Country houses for sale
Guides and advice
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Spend wisely: improvement tips
Only a very small number of improvements will add genuine value to a house. Carla Passino finds out what they are
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How to move house
Moving house can be stressful and difficult. Here are the 10 top tips on making the transition smoother
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Renting your property for weddings
Renting your property for weddings can generate some extra income as long as you go about it the correct way
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How to have your own water supply
Mary Wilson looks at how to go about creating your own water supply for your property
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The future of flipping properties
The high profile MPs flipping properties could bring an end to this particular tax break finds Arabella Youens
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Using your garden to sell your house
Arabella Youens looks at the types of garden which are attracting buyers to properties for sale
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Dream Acres week three: The Kitchen Garden
The delights of the kitchen garden are the subject of Arabella Lennox-Boyd and Jonathan Self’s third week of Dream Acres
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Dream Acres week two: Behind the Scenes
This week, Jonathan Self and Arabella Lennox-Boyd introduce the working elements of an estate, from parking and composting to dovecotes
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Dream Acres week one: Water
Arabella Lennox-Boyd and Jonathan Self advise on the pool, pond, fountain, stream and other watery delights of Country Life’s fictional estate, Dream Acres
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England’s counties: West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire boasts a wealth of artists, sculptors, painters and actors...but best of all, sitcom The Last of the Summer Wine!
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England’s counties: West Sussex
Guide to West Sussex, home of Jon Snow and Glorious Goodwood
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Guide to Warwickshire’s sporting history, legendary author and Spaghetti Junction.
Birthplace of William Shakespeare, Warwickshire also saw Webb Ellis pick up a ball and run.
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Guide to Northumberland’s famous footballing brothers, many castles, oh and a certain famous wall
Rutland is the only county in England without a McDonald’s, plus other things to celebrate
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Sheep wool insulation
Sheep wool insulation is green, clean and lasts for ever
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The hidden south of France
Off the well-trodden track of the Cote d'Azur and Provence, France still has plenty to offer in terms of lovely locations for second homes, finds Charlotte Cubitt
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Guide to Norfolk’s local food and famous waterways
Norfolk is not just famous for its turkeys - its local celebrities and wonderful food and drink are also dearly loved
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Expert advice for first-time property buyers
First-time-buyers prop up a healthy property market, so how can we encourage them to jump onto the property ladder? We talk to some experts with interesting ideas for how the Government can help
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Guide to Somerset’s food, drink and music
Somerset is famed for it's cheddar, it's cider and not least the fluffy Exmoor pony
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Guide to Bedfordshire, home of Woburn Abbey and Eddie the Eagle
John Bunyan wrote The Pilgrim's Progress in Bedford jail, and locals are known as Bedfordshire Bulldogs
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Guide to Shropshire’s local produce, myths and local customs
Birthplace of the Industrial revolution, Shropshire also has the lowest ever recorded temperature for England and Wales
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Top tips on moving to the country
After years of helping clients fulfill their rural dream, Phil Spencer offers some candid advice on the unwelcome truth that lies behind the idyll
