Monthly Archives: November 2011

No snow yet!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Diane

I’n not sure why I’m suprised to say it either, but we’ve had no snow yet! After initial fears of a very early snowy winter, it hasn’t yet materialised! The weather has been really mild! I have noticed supermarkets selling … Continue reading →

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Thousands Homeless by Christmas

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Diane

Thousands could be homeless by Christmas I don’t understand this quote though: “Social landlords are already reporting a rise in rent arrears following the government’s move to reduce housing benefit earlier this year.” Do people on LHA in council accomodation … Continue reading →

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Cherry Burton Hall

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Diane

Cherry Burton Hall is a picturesque house in Beverley, East Yorkshire Incredibly pretty house, lovely features including the arch above the front door. It’s a massive house with 7 Bedrooms (4 en suite) Also with a Cottage, Coach House & … Continue reading →

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Great features

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Diane

Tiles and staircase spring out at me as being fantastic features of this house built in 1801 for the vicar of St Mary’s For only £599,950 you can buy this 4 bedroom house on Wild Oak Lane, Trull, Taunton It … Continue reading →

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Cheddon Corner

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Diane

Cheddon Corner is the most lovely looking house. Just three miles from Taunton and on at £1.25M. It offers plenty of space, lots of history and has a swimming pool! It does tick quite a few items on my list! … Continue reading →

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Blackawton house

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Diane

There’s this very pretty house for sale at Blackawton near Totnes, Devon, TQ9 Stunning house – I love the bookcases on the landing, that would be a lovely quiet place to read! I think it offers great value too as … Continue reading →

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Cookbury amazing house

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Diane

For only £595,000 you get a lot at Cookbury I think this is excellent value! It’s a 17th century Devon farmhouse packed with character. It’s got an aga and some wood burning stoves and plenty of space outdoors. 3 RECEPTION … Continue reading →

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House by the sea

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Diane

It’s something I think most people dream of: a house by the sea. This lovely house is right on the beach. You could watch the sunsets from your house. How brilliant would that be? It’s a 6 bedroom detached house … Continue reading →

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Should councils interfere in the housing market?

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Diane

This story on the BBC news site says Conwy Council is planning to run a scheme to ‘help first time buyers’. I don’t think it does help first time buyers at all. It helps people selling houses. Mr Hughes said … Continue reading →

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EU changes to BTL mortgages planned

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Diane

Instead, EU proposals would bring Britain into line with Continental practice and force lenders to assess BTL in the same way as mortgage applications by owner occupiers on their prime residence; that is, the main criterion would be the borrower’s … Continue reading →

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