December 3, 2007
A simple guide to buying the freehold of a block of flats
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by Brian Turner
September 20, 2007
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 ...
Gazumping rife in UK property market
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by Brian Turner
July 26, 2007
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 ...
Armadale development illustrates new build home problems
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by Brian Turner
July 24, 2007
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, ...
Always get a survey done
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by Brian Turner
July 19, 2007
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's own set of requirements and experiences - benefits and hazards - and this becomes doubly so when ...
Tips for investing in overseas property
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by Brian Turner
June 12, 2007
Scotland has increasingly become a favoured location for people across the rest of the UK looking to escape England's suburban sprawls.
What makes Scotland additionally attractive is that house prices are traditionally lower than England, with new built four-bedroom homes readily available from ...
Buying Scottish Property
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by Brian Turner
June 3, 2007
With its stark mountains, natural woodlands, hidden lochs, and moody weather, the Highlands of Scotland traditionally has a strong property market.
A favoured location for many across the UK to buy holiday homes, its also been a first choice for ...
Buying Property in the Highlands of Scotland
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by Brian Turner
May 29, 2007
When it comes to buying a home and exploring the property market, it's hard to ignore the number of new build properties that are available.
While your home purchase may well be dependent on your actual budget, there are usually a ...
Guide to Buying a New Build Property
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by Brian Turner
May 27, 2007
One of the biggest headaches when selling your home is becoming stuck in a chain - you cannot sell your property until the person buying has sold theirs, which is dependent on the person buying their home selling theirs, and so on.
Don't despair, ...
Quick Home Sale Guide
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by Brian Turner
Guide to HIPs
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by Brian Turner
May 16, 2007
On the face of it, a Buildmark Insurance Certificate - commonly known as NHBC Certificate or Ten Year Guarantee Certificate - looks like an ironclad guarantee that your house will be safe and secure for its first 10 years.
However, don't get caught ...
NHBC Buildmark Insurance Certificate: What you need to know
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by Brian Turner
January 15, 2007
I've received no less than 2 Press Releases today - both of which from property websites that claim to offer to free estimated valuations of residential property.
The result of checking these? That they both have a long way to go.
Zoopla.co.uk
Aside from the ...
Beware of free online property valuations
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by Brian Turner