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Lessons in Gobbledygook – Freehold v. Leasehold

Lessons in Gobbledygook – Freehold v. Leasehold

One of the first questions you will be asked when contacting solicitor firms for quotes will be:- “Is the property you are buying, freehold or leasehold?”

Property Guides   |   March 3, 2014
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Costly waiting game as nine out of 10 buyers not willing to compromise on first choice location

Costly waiting game as nine out of 10 buyers not willing to compromise on first choice location

Despite more people than ever expecting rises in asking prices, the vast majority of potential buyers (90%) say they won't compromise on location.

Property news   |   March 2, 2014
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Let the market determine the value of your property

Let the market determine the value of your property

It doesn’t matter how great you think your property is, if the price is a lot higher than others in your road, buyers will look elsewhere.

Property Guides   |   February 28, 2014
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Peterborough couple get <em>help to buy</em> their first home

Peterborough couple get <em>help to buy</em> their first home

With Help to Buy, buyers only need five per cent of the value of the property as a deposit.

Property Guides   |   February 27, 2014
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The <em>very</em> unique selling points of properties

The <em>very</em> unique selling points of properties

We can’t get enough of the more unusual properties that we come across on the site, so we thought we would share a few of our latest favourites.

Dream properties   |   February 24, 2014
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Rightmove adds broadband tool to property details to enhance user experience

Rightmove adds broadband tool to property details to enhance user experience

Rightmove has become the first UK property portal to add data about broadband speeds and availability to over a million homes.

Property news   |   February 22, 2014
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Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is changing rooms!

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is changing rooms!

Changing Rooms presenter, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, is selling his country home in Siddington, Cirencester.

Celebrity homes   |   February 20, 2014
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February property trends infographic

February property trends infographic

Our infographic provides a breakdown of how prices are performing across each region and property type.

Property news   |   February 19, 2014
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