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- Duchess of Cambridge’s Parents New £5million Mansion? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from fiona daviesWhilst Kate is preparing to move into the splendid marital home of Kensington Palace her parents may also be preparing for a change of house in the not so distant future. Michael and Catherine Middleton may be planning a move to a mansion, which has its own ties to Royal history. A grade II ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - How The Euro Crisis Could Halve London’s Prime Property Prices. - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from fiona daviesThe richest parts of London could see property prices plummet if the eurozone collapses predicts a City consultancy firm. The firm, Fathom’s, have conducted research, which suggests that due to the possibly imploding of the single currency the Pound would rise sharply against the other European ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Island Off The Coast Of Florida? Yours For Just $42,000. - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from fiona daviesA unique opportunity is being offered by auctioneers to own an island in the Caloosahatchee River in Florida up for sale, The 1.4 acre private island will be truly unique and is just a thirty second boat ride off the mainland. The island, which is small and densely wooded, is up for sale for ...
Views: 871(1 vote) - Oprah Sells Chicago Apartment For Half The Price. - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from fiona daviesOprah Winfrey has decided to sell her Chicago apartment for just $2.8million, which is half what the star paid for it just six years ago. The apartment is located in the Streeterville area of the city, which is considered a very upscale neighbourhood in 2006. She paid $5.6million for it and ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - Property Investment Hotspots Along The Diamond Jubilee Route. - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from fiona daviesThe Queen floated along the River Thames yesterday on The Spirit of Chartwell along with 1,000 other boats to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee. The Queen along with the other boats sailed seven miles from Battersea Bridge to Tower Bridge. Along the way however they passed many property hotspots ...
Views: 794(1 vote) - Repossession, The Facts. - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from fiona daviesIf you fall behind on your mortgage or rent repayments then your lender or landlord has every right to reclaim their property back, even if you are only a few months behind. When you receive the official letters in the post it can be quite a frightening experience but it is important to stay ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - Kensington and Chelsea Now Attract £1million Plus Per Home. - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from fiona daviesBritain is in the middle of a property slump where a lot of people are finding themselves in negative equity due to the drop in property prices. However this is certainly not the case for the affluent borough of Kensington and Chelsea in the heart of London. Land Registry figures show that ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - The £50million Sea View London Penthouses in The Shard. - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from fiona daviesThe newest and tallest building in Central London will be able to offer prospective buyers one of the first things that the capital can offer, a sea view from their apartment windows. Ten apartments in the 1,020ft skyscraper will offer this unique view but it will come at a cost, between ...
Views: 3864(1 vote) - Thierry Henry Gets Go-Ahead From London Planners For Fish Tank Home. - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from fiona daviesTheirry Henry has enraged neighbours in the affluent London suburb of Hampstead by gaining planning permission to demolish his luxury £6million home and replace it with three-storey fish tank. Many feel that the last minute winning goal against the residents nearby is absurd as there is nothing ...
Views: 802(2 votes) - 8 Steps To Make Your Home Eco-Friendly. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesMaking your home more eco-friendly is easier than you might think, follow some easy steps and you can seriously reduce your carbon footprint, save money and reduce waste. Below are some easy steps to follow to having a greener home. 1. Draw up a programme: Think of all the things ...
Views: 834 - Affordable Homes Targets Failed in Most London Boroughs. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesOf all the boroughs within London only two have built enough affordable homes to match the demand of each one according to a report published in March 2010. The only boroughs to meet their demand were Bexley and Bromley councils, all other councils failed to deliver on their targets in a league ...
Views: 720 - Are You Being Held To Ransom Over A Strip Of Land Next To Your Building Plot? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesFirstly a ransom strip needs to be explained. This is where a strip of land is sometimes no more than 150mm wide sometimes is retained by the previous owner of the land or adjoining land between your land and the access or highway. Sometimes the ransom strip can be between twp parcels of land ...
Views: 3698 - Bootle’s First Eco-Homes Revealed. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesAt the former Ministry of Defence site in Wellbank in Bootle, plans are underway for a hotel, leisure facility, eco-homes and an anaerobic digester. An anaerobic digester would be in place to allow the community to generate energy. It would do this by gathering energy released when local ...
Views: 845 - Britain’s Beverley Hills is Elmbridge in Surrey. - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from fiona daviesElmbridge is a borough of Surrey famous for its footballers and celebrities. It has just been named the best place to live in the country for a third year in a row. Why is this? What does it have to offer? Read on to find out. Esher is the hub of Elmbridge as well as Claygate, ...
Views: 852 - Burglaries Down Because Technology Is More Sophisticated. - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from fiona daviesRecently there has been controversy surrounding the new crime website launched by the police. We also read in the papers about the high tech gadgets that are installed in homes to prevent burglaries. But burglary numbers are falling, compared with 1981 where there were 749,000 homes burgled in ...
Views: 730 - Buying Farmland Is As Good As Buying Gold. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesDemand for agricultural land is soaring and 2011 could see prices soar even further according to estate agents and leading auctioneers. Halls estate agents, who are based around Wales and Shropshire, have sold 3,319 acres of land with an aggregate value of around £25million during 2010. It was ...
Views: 704 - Cannot Sell Your Home, Then Raise The Price. - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2011 from fiona daviesSome people who have put their homes on the market this year have raised their asking price to attract more buyers. Agents say that the rise in demand and confidence has caused property prices to rise. New figures out show that in eight out of ten regions in England and Wales average asking ...
Views: 799 - Choose Wales Over Abroad Say Agents. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesIt seems that it is better to look closer to home before investing abroad if you are looking for a long term investment, this could also include a holiday home. Figures released by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) indicate that places such as Greece have come down 30% in ...
Views: 734 - Communal Living But Not Like In The Sixties. - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from fiona daviesCommunal living in the past has conjured up images of wild excess where everything is shared. During the 1960’s they became quite popular and then seemed to fade out, but they are making a comeback but not in the way that you remember. Burgeoning communal housing projects are taking hold ...
Views: 985 - Development under review after firm goes into administration - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesLong-awaited plans for more than 400 riverside homes in Norwich are to be reviewed after the companies behind the proposals went into administration. The future of the St Anne's Wharf development, between King Street and the river Wensum in the city centre, was thrown into uncertainty after ...
Views: 752 - Empty Plot Of Land Reaches £225,000 At Auction. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesLyme’s Marine Parade in West Dorset had an empty plot of land entered into auction at a guide price of £40,000. This guide price was shattered when the plot of land reached a staggering £225,000 at auction. The price was well above what anyone expected for the parcel of land. The ...
Views: 691 - Farmland Prices Soar In Lincoln Despite Economic Woes. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesAnyone wanting to guarantee a safe investment need to look no further than investing in farmland, as is proven in Lincoln. Savills have undertaken a study which has seen prices rising even though the government has introduced austerity measures. The agents, based in Doddington Road, Lincoln, ...
Views: 683 - Finding Your Own Plot of Land For Sale. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesIf you are buying a plot of land with the intention of building your dream home then it can be quite challenging. Firstly you have to find you ideal building plot and building plots for sale can be rare, then gain planning permission if it does not have any and other legalities involved. In ...
Views: 724 - Green Living In The City! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from fiona daviesThe most environmentally built block of flats in Britain is based in Leeds city centre and is known as Greenhouse. The building emits less than 45% carbon than it is expected under the most recent building regulations, these building regulations came into force in October 2010. The building is ...
Views: 722 - House Building Increases. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesThe month of July 2010 saw a rise in the number of registrations to build new homes according to the National House Building Council. New home registrations peaked at 10,638 compared to 9,263 in June. Compare it to July of 2009 where 8,403 new homes were registered with the NHBC and it is ...
Views: 937 - House Prices Drop In 2012 For Fifth Year Running. - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from fiona daviesIt is widely predicted that property prices will slump by 3% in 2012 which will mean that property prices will drop for five years on the row. Homeowners will find it virtually impossible to sell their home in 2012 with the rise in unemployment, the sluggish economy and the pressure on income ...
Views: 574 - How To Build Your Own Self Build Ideal Home! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesBuilding Plots For Sale knows that there has been a sudden upsurge in people deciding to build their own home; television programmes have been made just for this purpose, such as Channel 4 Grand Designs. Only a small number of people actually decide to take the plunge and build their dream home ...
Views: 1096 - How To Tell A Good Building Plot From A Bad One? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesAccessibility:- This is one of the most important factors when looking at any building plots for sale. If the plot is not accessible then it is worthless. Location is key as well as price. Also you have to consider if the plot is realistically going to gain planning permission. So before ...
Views: 791 - Important Criteria For A Successful Planning Application. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesIn order to try and gain a successful planning application there is some very basic criteria. · Appearance: The way that the new home looks is very important. In terms of the width, height and architecture it must feel as though it belongs. However some streets are more open ...
Views: 656 - Is The Prestige Of A Million Pound Home Worth The Stamp Duty? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesThe British have always been snobby about postcodes, but on the 6th April this year the stamp duty on homes over £1million will increase from 4% to 5%. This will create a new class of super-properties in this country.You may think that this will only affect the super rich but this is not the ...
Views: 931 - Large Developer Chooses Penalty Rather Than Affordable Homes. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesIt is common practice these days whereby developers have to allocate a certain number of homes within their proposed developments for affordable homes. However a major row has erupted in Rutland after a developer has decided not to honour this and instead has chosen to pay the council. ...
Views: 708 - Local People To Have The Power Of The Land. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesAccording to government proposals, local people will be able to gain power to build homes within their communities without planning permission being sought. It will be known as the “community right to build” programme and will allow people to build homes, shops, business space and commercial ...
Views: 800 - Localism Bill Or Nimby’s Charter. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from fiona daviesThe way your community will look in the future and even your chances of extending your own home are about to get a lot more local in the near future. The Coalition’s Localism Bill will witness the biggest change in planning policy since the introduction of the Planning Act after the Second ...
Views: 950 - Market Towns Are More Popular Than Ever. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from fiona daviesDuring the 1980’s the future of some quaint market towns was looking bleak and many people wanted to become city dwellers. Most people worked in large cities and so wanted to be near to avoid the dreaded commute, those who did not mind a short commute settles in medium sized towns instead and ...
Views: 728 - Millionaire’s Row of the North East. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesA list of millionaire’s row has been revealed and two streets in the North East are featured. Of the top 20 most expensive streets in the North, most of the streets are either in Northumberland or Tyneside. Based on Land Registry details for the years 2006-2010 Lloyds Banking Group ...
Views: 1017 - Move To Scotland, Gain Equity and More Disposable Income. - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from fiona daviesMany television programmes show people in England moving to a better life abroad, however recently people in England who want a better way of life are deciding to just cross the border into Scotland. Scotland offers free prescriptions, good schools, no university fees and more for your money in ...
Views: 703 - Mumbles! The New Monaco? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesThe Victorian seaside town of Mumbles is one of the most expensive seaside towns in Britain. Property in this quaint Welsh resort comes in just behind the South East and the South West of England as one of the priciest seaside resorts in theUK. It houses has breathtaking sea views, pretty ...
Views: 963 - Property Prices Back To 2007 High....For Some. - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from fiona daviesSome places in the UK saw their house price reach the peak that it did back in the good old days of 2007, others however saw their house prices drop. Islington in London saw its house prices rise to the peak levels of summer 2007 and was the best performing location in2010. They saw price ...
Views: 695 - Rapid Development in Village Causes Concern. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesAn ongoing battle in a village in Leicester could see its size increase by 20% if a developers plans are not halted. Over the years plans have been approved for over 440 new homes in the area of Countesthorpe. The Council however received hundreds and hundreds of objections letters to the ...
Views: 707 - Redevelopment of Athlone House Causes Outrage. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesA crucial plot of land in overlooking Hampstead Heath is to go to appeal this week to determine if the historic Athlone House will be demolished or not. Built in the 1870’s the building was built by a chemicals magnate and later became a nursing home. However plans are underway to turn the ...
Views: 740 - Rio Ferdinand’s Green Dream Home. - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from fiona daviesFootballer Rio Ferdinand is building a green home with the smallest carbon footprint possible. He has purchased a two acre plot on the border of Kent and southeast London, just a few miles from the London estate where he spent his childhood. The house will be around 12,000 sq ft in size and ...
Views: 5112 - Secret Land Buyer Gets Tongues Wagging In Chaddleworth. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesAfter a multi-million pound estate is bought in Chaddleworth tongues have begun to wag over the identity of the mystery buyer. Previously the estate belonged to a racehorse trainer, Mr Charles Egerton, but has now been sold to an unknown buyer. The sale of the Head’s Farm Estate reached ...
Views: 946 - Self Build Insurance. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesIt is widely known that building your own dream home is incredibly rewarding but it is one of the biggest things that you will undertake and does come with an element of risk. Making sure that you have all the necessary cover is essential. We at building plots for sale offer this service and ...
Views: 1080 - Self Build Mortgages. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesBecause property prices seem to be soaring in some areas of the country, many people have decided to self build and therefore get a foot on the property ladder and reduce their overall costs. Building plots for sale in some areas are therefore becoming increasingly rare. However some areas of ...
Views: 1170 - The Benefits of a Self Build Home and Different Ways of Self Building. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesBuilding Plots For Sale recognise that there are usually two main ways of getting a house, firstly the people who buy their house from one of the big volume house builders but also those who decide to take the plunge and build their home themselves for their family. The advantage of building ...
Views: 928 - The Deadly Stamp Duty Deadline. - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from fiona daviesAre you splashing out on a £1million manor in the near future, if so you had better hurry up if you want to beat the stamp duty deadline. April 6th sees the stamp duty hike take effect so that the top end of the property market will witness an increase of 5%, This rate was set out in the ...
Views: 736 - The Scam of Land Banking and Bogus Land For Sale - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesBuilding Plots For Sale has discovered that Land Banking has become increasingly popular in recent times. Land Banking is purchasing raw land with the intention of holding onto it until it becomes worth a lot more than what you originally paid for it. Inflation could raise the value of the ...
Views: 1366 - The Self Build Market. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesBuilding Plots For Sale knows that more and more people are deciding to build their own houses, or self build as it is known. The market is growing mainly because there is a growing demand for unique homes and not the mass produced ones by the big developers. Self build homes are popular ...
Views: 737 - Town + Gown = Cambridge Prices Soar. - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from fiona daviesAll over the country predictions are that property prices will still fall or remain the same due to the economic climate. Not all places are being affected though; some are positively buoyant during these tough times. One such place is Cambridge, homeof the well renowned university. Prices did ...
Views: 721 - Who is a typical Self Builder? & What Factors have made Self Building grow in the UK? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from fiona daviesBuilding Plots For Sale has discovered that most Self Builders tend to be couples who are either middle aged or coming up to retirement. It seems that the people in these age brackets either own their own home or own most of it and therefore find themselves in a great place to be able to build ...
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