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Residential property fund

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Diane

FSA gives thumbs up to landmark residential property fund Residential property fund managers David Gibbins and Lucy Hawkins will manage the fund, with the aim of tracking the House Price Index by investing in private rented sector housing across the … Continue reading →

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All private tenancies to be registered with council

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Diane

All 257 private rented properties in the Little Ilford ward of Newham, London, have now been licensed.

The ward, which has been designated a Neighbourhood Improvement Zone, is seen as just the start by the council. It wants to extend the … Continue reading →

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Wickes Great offers

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Diane

Want to do some home improvements? Wickes have some great deals on Offer: 25% Off ALL these Categories (Top Selling): Deck Boards, Deck Lights, Trellis, Garden Sleepers, Border Log Rolls, Landscape Fabrics and 2.5L Apply & Protect Decking Stain Other … Continue reading →

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Tiny houses have no storage

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Diane

This shouldn’t be news to anyone who’s been inside a new build. Without storage for things like vacuum cleaners, ironing boards and Christmas trees, houses just don’t have enough room. The modern town house style built up into the roof … Continue reading →

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Christopher Robin’s house

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Diane

Delightful Cotchford Farm enjoys a fascinating provenance with both literary and musical connections. In 1925, the house was bought by the renowned author, dramatist and poet A.A Milne as a country retreat for himself, his wife and son, Christopher Robin. … Continue reading →

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Green houses in Oldham

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Diane

Contour Housing are going to be building some passivhaus houses in Oldham – Contour Homes is developing 93 new homes on the 2.2 hectare flagship site and four homes will be built to the ‘Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6’, … Continue reading →

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Lovely stairs

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Diane

Gaddon House lies at the end of a no through lane and is surrounded by countryside 5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms 3 reception rooms 4 bed annexe Courtyard of outbuildings 1.5 acres Lovely looking house!

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Wickes Discount One Day online – online exclusive

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Diane

Need DIY stuff? Bag yourself a 25% discount at Wickes – but it’s for one day only web exclusive on Tuesday 15th May 2012! Wickes 25% Off ALL Promotion Offer: 25% OFF ALL Categories: Tiles, Flooring, Deck Boards, 2.5L Colour … Continue reading →

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Coastal House Hunters

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Diane

I’m currently on the search for people to take part in the new series of ‘Fantasy Homes By The Sea’. Please get in touch with me directly using the below information if you’d like to take part. We’re looking for … Continue reading →

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Treguddick Manor

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Diane

Treguddick Manor is an Elizabethan Grade II* Listed Manor House with Royal Connections Hall with Royal Arms of Elizabeth I dated 1593 8 Bedrooms Kitchen/Breakfast Room Drawing Room & Reception Room Old Dairy & Salting Room Courtyard of Barns with … Continue reading →

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