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Buying property is all about location, location, location. A great location should get you a great return on your property. But how do you know if you are buying in a prime location? Propertyfinder.com has taken the guesswork out of choosing the hottest property spots by revealing the top searches on its site. But we also want your feedback. Brag about where you live – or tell us where you aspire to live… We want you to tell us where you think the best locations are.

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So you've decided you've had enough of renting and want to make the big move by owning your own home. Your mortgage is approved, you’ve scoured your desired area and found that perfect little home, but now it's time to get serious.

Follow these steps to buying your first property:

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It's not just the rich and famous who are turning to buying agents to save the hassle and time of finding the right property.

These days whatever your price range, there is a buying agent who will find your exact requirements, then shortlist homes on the market and finally bargain down the price to ensure that more covers their fee.

Continue reading "Get a helping hand to find your next home" »

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Decision, decisions, decisions...

If you're planning a move to the country and have the flexibility of picking your type of property, do you go for mellow timbers of Tudor? The decorative detail of Georgian perhaps? Maybe the solidity and modern conveniences of Victorian? Or why not the traditional methods and styles of Edwardian?

 
Each period has a certain style that will appeal to us over others, so read our guide to help you narrow the search for your dream home.
 

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A disgruntled tenant on a caravan site in Essex found one way to dispute an outstanding rental payment.  The heavy plant operator knocked down the landlord's house, badly damaging two cars in the driveway, and destroyed a police car that arrived at the scene.

The house had one dog and six cats one cat is still currently missing. A reported in the Telegraph,

'Vincent Frostick, an accountant who lives opposite the demolished house, said: "I saw the JCB driving up the road. A policewoman turned up and tried to stop him but he just smashed through the car. He was very, very calm - he wasn't shouting or anything. He demolished the two cars in the drive by lowering the bucket on to them.'

Do you have any stories about rent avoidance? We'd love to hear about them.

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Have you got any advice or experience to share about buying or selling property? Channel 5 is looking for couples or pairs who think they can make a mint developing or selling property for it's new series "How to be a property developer".  Tell us about your experiences....

If you want to participate in the programme email pr@propertyfinder.com 

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