Category Archives: General

Man sells his life

Well not his actual life, but his house, business and his beach hut! Daily Mail story for you to have a look at An ice-cream seller is offering just that – complete with fisherman’s cottage, 1950s beach hut and ice-cream … Continue reading

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Plea for help from West Lothian houseseller

I’ve had a request from Isabel Findlay who has been trying to sell her house for a few years now. Isabel fills us in on the details: The house has been marketed by several companies in West Lothian. (4years) Our … Continue reading

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House built in woods can stay

Family who built secret house in woods without telling planners can’t be evicted because they’ve been living there for more than four years Read more:

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Ligne Roset – Furniture Designer

Ligne Roset – Furniture Designer Sold in Harrods – some really amazing designer furniture. If you’re looking for a statement piece of furniture then you’re going to be pleased at the enormous choice available. From stunning arm chairs, sofas, dining … Continue reading

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NewBuy Guarantee scheme

NewBuy Guarantee scheme seems crazy. £500,000 home loans backed by the taxpayer as NewBuy Guarantee scheme launched (telegraph article) Up to 100,000 people will get Government support to buy homes worth up to £500,000 in a Coalition move to revive … Continue reading

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Mansion tax has been discussed again by Vince Cable

Mansion Tax – and why it’s upset Kirstie Allsopp Who would it affect? Anyone with a home worth over £2m. Cable wants an annual levy introduced in return for letting the Tories abolish the 50% rate of income tax. Right … Continue reading

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Win a Laufen bathroom

Win a Laufen bathroom worth up to £3700 in conjunction with the grand designs magazine They have some really interesting bathrooms

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Stamp Duty Ending soon

So did the holiday from stamp duty benefit anyone? As the holiday on stamp duty draws to an end, the government is starting to look for alternative ways to boost the first time buyer market. However the question remains, did … Continue reading

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Cave houses

Fancy living in a cave? Not quite as strange as it sounds, or maybe it is?

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New land registry form

RQ form What does Form RQ do? An owner who is not living and does not intend to live at their registered property can make a request to the registrar to enter a restriction set out below. RQ Form FAQs … Continue reading

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