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	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:15:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Government faces rebellion over imposition of full tax on empty buildings</title>
		<link>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/01-08-2008/government-faces-rebellion-over-imposition-of-full-tax-on-empty-buildings.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lin Freestone</dc:creator>
		
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Backbench MPs are organising a rebellion over the government’s decision to impose the full £1.4bn cost of commercial property rates on empty buildings. An early day motion has been signed calling for the tax to be scrapped. 
From the beginning of April this year, owners of empty industrial buildings have had to pay full rates [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nationwide leads in mortgage market</title>
		<link>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/27-07-2008/nationwide-leads-in-mortgage-market.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Turner</dc:creator>
		
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The Nationwide Building Society continues to lead competition in the mortgage markets, forcing the Halifax and Yorkshire Building Society to reduce mortgage rates last week.
The Abbey, Cheltenham &#038; Gloucester, and Woolwich have all already reduced the cost of their own mortgage products this month. 
Despite the UK still experiencing the Credit Crunch, the Nationwide has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Adverse effect of end of rates relief on empty buildings</title>
		<link>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/03-07-2008/adverse-effect-of-end-of-rates-relief-on-empty-buildings.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/03-07-2008/adverse-effect-of-end-of-rates-relief-on-empty-buildings.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:37:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lin Freestone</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[commercial property]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[factories]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[offices]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[rates relief]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[shops]]></category>

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The changes in the law introduced at the beginning of April this year, which removed the empty property rates relief on commercial buildings, is leading landlords to demolish un-let property rather than pay the new levy.
Empty offices and shops are now liable for the full business rate after the first three months. This is extended [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finding cracks in a new build home</title>
		<link>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/06-12-2007/finding-cracks-in-a-new-build-home.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/06-12-2007/finding-cracks-in-a-new-build-home.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 10:33:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Turner</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Property Guides]]></category>

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I hadn&#8217;t noticed until a joiner - brought in to finish our new shed - pointed it out.
Cracks in the mortar around the top of a window of our Grantown-design Barratts property. 
Further examination showed cracking of some kind around the top corner of all of the windows at the back of the property.
The joiner [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Extend Your Flat Lease</title>
		<link>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/03-12-2007/how-to-extend-your-flat-lease.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/03-12-2007/how-to-extend-your-flat-lease.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:32:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Turner</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Property Blog]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Property Guides]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Today we welcome Simon Garfinkel MRICS, Director of Currell Chartered Surveyors, to provide some helpful tips for landlords and those seeking to get involved in the buy-to-let market:
1. Check your flat lease
The general rule is that the shorter the lease the more expensive it is to extend. Anyone with a lease approaching 81 years unexpired [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A simple guide to buying the freehold of a block of flats</title>
		<link>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/03-12-2007/a-simple-guide-to-buying-the-freehold-of-a-block-of-flats.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/03-12-2007/a-simple-guide-to-buying-the-freehold-of-a-block-of-flats.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:31:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Turner</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Today we welcome Simon Garfinkel MRICS, Director of Currell Chartered Surveyors, to provide some helpful tips for landlords and those seeking to get involved in the buy-to-let market:
Ten Points You always Wanted to know about collectively enfranchising a block of flats
1. Your property must be in a building that is a self contained block of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gazumping rife in UK property market</title>
		<link>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/20-09-2007/gazumping-rife-in-uk-property-market.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/20-09-2007/gazumping-rife-in-uk-property-market.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Turner</dc:creator>
		
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A study by fool.co.uk has found that gazumping continues to be a significant issue in the UK property market. 
Gazumping happens when someone makes an offer on a property that is agreed to, only for someone to come in at the last minute and make the purchase with a higher offer. It works because any [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Armadale development illustrates new build home problems</title>
		<link>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/26-07-2007/armadale-development-illustrates-new-build-home-problems.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/26-07-2007/armadale-development-illustrates-new-build-home-problems.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:29:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Turner</dc:creator>
		
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According to reports in the East Lothian Courier and Herald, buyers of Manorlane homes on the Armadale development have faced a catalogue of problems with their new build homes.
Problems reported include holes in walls, missing radiators, leaking waste pipes, and uneven doorways. 
One resident, Mike O&#8217;Neill, says he is more than £3000 out of pocket [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Always get a survey done</title>
		<link>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/24-07-2007/always-get-a-survey-done.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/24-07-2007/always-get-a-survey-done.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:28:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Turner</dc:creator>
		
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The title says it all - Always Get A Survey Done!
I know from experience - even my 4 year old new build property from Barratts has suffered a range of issues, from leaking pipes, poor installation of double glazing, a failed boiler, and minor damp issues.
Although not all of these would be caught by a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for investing in overseas property</title>
		<link>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/19-07-2007/tips-for-investing-in-overseas-property.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.homemove.co.uk/news/19-07-2007/tips-for-investing-in-overseas-property.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:28:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Turner</dc:creator>
		
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Investing in a home in the UK has always seemed a sure fire long-term investment.
However, investing in property as an investment comes with it&#8217;s own set of requirements and experiences - benefits and hazards - and this becomes doubly so when investing overseas.
Here are a few simple tips for overcoming basic pitfalls:
1. Have an investment [...]]]></description>
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