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10 Things FindaProperty.com Offers House Hunters
- 170,000 properties for sale and rent advertised through over 3,500 estate agents branches, mainly in London and the South East, one of the largest sources of properties for this key market.
- Property listings updated several times a day, thus ensuring that property details are fresh and agents' pages up to date.
- Thousands of new properties added every week (approx. 3000)
- E-mail update facility which sends house hunters details from agents of properties matching their requirements.
- 76% of properties advertised with one or more photo.
- Virtual tours allowing access "into" the home, to get a "real" feel for the property using panoramic imagery.
- Special Editions for New Homes, Short Lets, Prestige Homes, Waterside Properties, Investment Properties, Commercial Properties, Auctions and Lofts.
- Independently produced local area information, including area guides, council tax charges, school results, extensive list of local links and "Word on the Street" - views from local residents.
- Independently produced editorial content ranging from daily news stories to in-depth features (includes large archive of easily accessed material)
- Clean, clear, banner-free pages.
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Despite the doom and gloom, there are still people out there buying property. Foolish, courageous, or very, very clever? Findaproperty's Nikki Sheehan talked to three recent purchasers …How's your hallway?
First impressions can have a powerful effect on buyers. So it's worth making your hallway memorable for all the right reasons, as Nikki Sheehan explains...How To Sell - And Buy - In A Slower Market
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Wallpaper is BACK - Mark Cox waxes lyrical on the pleasures of patterned wallpaper...The Truth About ... Church Conversions
While churches continue to close their doors to congregations, the redundant buildings offer a heaven-sent opportunity for religious conversions...Novice Investors In Danger Of Repossession
Novice investors on 100 per cent loans risk having their properties repossessed, warns Landlord Mortgages...How Does Your Garden Grow?
The wrong plants growing in your garden can make it much more difficult to sell your home, says recent research...Is Property a Good Investment?
The stock market is in the doldrums and buy to let is booming. But should we really be putting our money into property?..Give Manx And Praise
A marvellous new development from the Isle of Man will allow us all to keep tabs round the clock on our property...How to Eye up an Area
Location, location, location may be the property buyer's mantra, but a third of first-time buyers wish they'd done more research on the area before they moved in...Caveat Emptor: Gazumping
Demand is outstripping supply, house prices are rising by the day, and buyers are clamouring to get a foot in the door. Small wonder gazumping has made an unwelcome return. But is it possible to swim safetly through such shark-infested waters?...Au Revoir Angleterre!
Over the Easter break thousands crossed the channel to France, and quite a few will probably have returned dreaming of a more permanent move. We meet a couple about to bid a fond farewell to Blighty and make the French fantasy a reality......1 in 14 Own a Place in the Sun
For many Brits, owning a second home in the sun used to be an unattainable dream. But not anymore...British Homes Smallest in Europe
British homes are the smallest in Europe, according to a new report by Bradford & Bingley...What Adds Value?
People who want to boost the value of their homes should consider what improvements add real value before embarking on a major DIY project...Bubble? What Bubble?
While the rate of house price inflation is unsustainable it isn't clear that there is a property market bubble waiting to burst, says Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee member Kate Barker...Surveying the Surveyors
Housebuyers are being left with substantial repair bills because surveyors are failing to spot serious problems, such as damp, damage, rot and leaks..Britons Say Bungalow is Best
Planning authorities and environmentalists may deplore the low-density bungalow, but detached, single-storey living is what we dream of, says a new survey...Restoration Drama
BBC 2 has teamed up with Endemol, the makers of Big Brother, and a number of leading heritage bodies to produce a restoration drama with a difference...Chain Reaction
You've packed your bags, said goodbye to the neighbours and picked the colour for your new living room. Then your buyer backs out and the deal collapses. Fortunately, help is at hand ....Take Cover
You may not think your new home is likely to be destroyed by lightning, demolished by an explosion, attacked by marauding animals or wrecked by a rioting mob, but you'll need to be covered before you can get a mortgage....Rubber Soul
The problem of affordable housing is about to be given a fresh spin by a company hoping to turn Britain's 40 million used tyres into 20,000 solar powered eco-homes...Onwards and Upwards
UK house prices broke all records in October, rising by 4.7%, the largest ever monthly increase, says the Halifax...Borrowers Urged to be Careful
Sir Howard Davies, the head of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has warned homebuyers borrowing on high multiples of their income to exercise caution...It Can't Go On....
The Bank of England has delivered a strongly worded warning about house prices and urged consumers to be careful about taking on more debts...Love or Money?
Move to Ilford in Essex if you want to win the lottery - but if it's a happy marriage you're after, Sevenoaks in Kent is the place to be....Burgled by E-Mail
Inventive burglars have found a new way to target vacant homes - "out of office" e-mail messages used by workers on holiday....The Pick of the Bunch
New homes are easily stereotyped as boring and predictable - and in truth quite a few are. But every year the What House? Awards manage to find exceptional and inspiring examples that stand out from the crowd....Energy to Switch?
As the mercury falls, the bills for heating and lighting begin to rise. Muster up enough energy to switch supplier and you could save up to £140 a year...Squatter Gains Rights to £1m Mews
An eccentric squatter has been granted the right to remain in a £1 million mews flat in one of London's most upmarket neighbourhoods...Tradesmen Overcharge Women ! - Official
One in five women calling out plumbers, builders, electricians or locksmiths are routinely charged more than men for the same job, according to a nationwide study...New Guide to Equity Release
The Council of Mortgage Lenders has launched a new guide to equity release to help older homeowners understand how they can unlock the value of their property...Land Shortage Fuels Prices
The housing boom has been fuelled by a steep decline in the amount of land available for development, says new research....Radioactive Bargain
"Garden with high levels of plutonium" is not a description you'll often encounter in an estate agent's window, but Britain's "most radioactive" home offers just that...Spend or Save?
A new survey reveals that British consumers regard it as a bad time to save - even if they are becoming increasingly aware of the need to pay off debts ....New Rules For Landlords Reselling Fuel
New regulations controlling how landlords charge their tenants for gas and electricity was published this week by energy regulator Ofgem...Tenants From Hell
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Worries about war and continued economic uncertainty have led to the first fall in house prices in England and Wales for over two years, says RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)....Home Staging - So why is it important to stage your property for sale?
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Britons moving home get more stressed out about the hassles of packing and unpacking than they do about the danger of falling property prices...Grand Designs For £20
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Sir Elton John is selling the contents of his Holland Park home in a bid to create more room for his collection of contemporary art...Beach Huts To Sell For £1.7m
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The owner of an 18-room hunting lodge on the isle of Arran is insisting that vulgar celebrity buyers should stay away....Premium Prices For Crime-Free Areas
House-hunters looking to live in a crime-free area are willing to pay a premium of up to £30,000 for the privilege, says new research...New Record For Equity Withdrawal
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From flickering tealights in jamjars to steady-flamed oil lamps and blazing flares, the effects of illuminating your garden naturally at night are magical, mysterious and enchanting...Create your own canvas to match your colour scheme
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Do the words 'in need of modernisation' fill you with horror, or are you one of those brave buyers who would prefer a house in need of TLC to one with GFCH?...Beginner's Guide: Planning Permission
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Teresa Gorman and Chris Evans have all been hauled over the coals by picky planning officers. So when do you need permission, how do you get it and how much can having it add to the value of your home?….The Truth About ... Ex-Council Properties
They're still within reach for hard-pressed first-time buyers and a tempting prospect for canny buy-to-let investors. But are ex-local authority properties really a safe bet? ...Jolly Green Giant: Barratt's Eco Village
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House prices in Scotland rose by 1.1 per cent this summer, pushing the average house price up to £141,338 ...How To Reduce Your Buy-to-Let Tax Bill
There's nothing more certain than death and taxes, according to Benjamin Franklin, but he made no mention of just how much, or little, tax you need to pay...©2008 Copyright Home Stagers Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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