Country houses for sale
Guides and advice
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England’s counties: Rutland
Rutland is the only county in England without a McDonald’s, plus other things to celebrate
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Heating a country house
Heating costs are one of the considerations to take into account when viewing country houses for sale
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Shielding houses from noise pollution
Don't despair of road noise - there are ways of reducing the interference
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Guide to starting a B&B
When children flee the nest, many country-house owners are putting their spare bedrooms to work as B&Bs
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Best international independent schools
The best international schools from Madrid to Beijing based both on results and word of mouth recommendations
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England’s counties: Oxfordshire
One of the reasons why Oxford wasn’t bombed in the Second World War was because Hitler was planning on using it as his capital – plus other facts you didn’t know
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Buying reclaimed bricks
Getting the combination of old and new bricks right is crucial when doing an extension
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Researching your own home
The internet is a invaluable resource when researching a house's history, whether it be your own, or a house you are considering buying
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England’s counties: North Yorkshire
Home to everyone’s favourite vet and delicious cakes at Betty’s Tea Rooms
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Beware of overcapitalising
Sellers be warned: this is not a market where buyers will pay extra for the whims of previous owners but small jobs are still worth tackling
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How to choose an estate agent
The buyer, agent and vendor relationship is sometimes a fraught one. Phil Spencer offers his advice on how to make the process easier
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Are agent fees negotiable?
For those planning to launch their property in the new year, Cheryl Markosky gives some tips on tackling agents’ fees and valuations in the current market
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Buying property in Jamaica
Once the tropical getaway of choice, Jamaica has suffered from crime and resort-building. But now it's time for us to rediscover its charms
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Building costs on extensions
Is now the time for tough negotiation on fees for building an extension, or should we wait for the economy’s squeeze to become tighter?
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‘Reluctant landlords’ a risk to market
New research finds many more property owners becoming landlords as they wait to sell their house
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Religious buildings on the market
We take a look at some of the best buildings for sale which have had a religious function in their previous incarnation
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Phil Spencer's advice on investment
People are shying away from investing in the property market for the wrong reason. With the right ingredients, this could be the ripest opportunity to buy in years
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How to avoid chains breaking
In this cooler market, property transactions often grind to a halt as parts of the chain break. Cheryl Markosky has a few tips on how to keep the show on the road
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In the market for a chateau
International celebrities, successful businessmen and European aristocrats have all been drawn to what are perhaps France's most beautiful homes
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Homes for four seasons
In a climate of global warming, few resorts make the grade for genuine four-seasonality. Liz Rowlinson selects the best mountain resorts that combine snow and summer sun
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Prime Marbella market
Behind the headlines lie two different markets on the Costa del Sol
