Country houses for sale
Guides and advice
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Property in St Tropez
If you are keen on the glamour and exitement of St Tropez but want to avoid the billionaire-level prices then head to the hills
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Phil Spencer on the property market
Phil Spencer believes that heavy showers are on their way in the property market but a downturn isn’t all bad news
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How to be a good weekender
It's a dream that many of us have, but there's an art to buying and successfully maintaining a weekend house. Tread carefully, advises Cheryl Markosky
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Best cooking pans
Mrs Danvers suggests the best makes of pots and cooking pans to hunt down when shopping for a special friend's wedding present
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South coast property
Holly Kirkwood explores opportunities to buy property on the south coast near, or in, a wealth of new marinas peppering the seaside towns
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Commuter village: Fittleworth, West Sussex
Traditionally, West Sussex hasn't made much of a mark on the commuter radar, but the improved rail service from Pulborough has changed this, says Mary Wilson
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Houses for sale with fishing
Estates with fishing rights are the holy grail for keen fishermen, and there are opportunities available, from a large country house in the North to a rod on the Test in Hampshire
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Home Improvement costs soar
Costs are increasing both for materials and labour for those who are hoping to improve their property rather than sell, says a new report
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Properties with outdoor space
As summer approaches thoughts turn to barbecues and garden parties. We find four of the best properties on the market with outdoor space.
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The affordable Chianti
Hilly, lush and covered in vineyards, the Langhe region of Piedmont has culture, food and properties to rival Tuscany’s Chianti, but it is far more affordable
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Phil Spencer says prime market holding steady
The credit-crunch squeeze has been felt only in the sub-£500,000 market so far, but lower bonus payments in 2009 could affect the prime market, predicts Phil Spencer
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Britons embrace eco homes
A new report finds homeowners and would-be homebuyers taking a property’s effect on the environment into account
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Romantic house for sale in Wales
A romantic historic property in Wales with bluebell woods, stream and wonderful views over Monmouthshire has come onto the market
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Owners’ guides: Planning consent
Gaining planning permission for an extension or barn conversion before launching a house on the market can reap rewards, says Cheryl Markosky
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West Country property for sale
The Spring market is buoyant, as May reverts to its traditional position as the time to launch the best houses for sale on the market
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New commuter village: Crowhurst, East Sussex
A quiet rural village with its own station on the Tunbridge line, Mary Wilson says Crowhurst is definitely worth a look for those moving out of London
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Madeira sheds its sherry image
Once a refuge for the genteel winder sun seeker, Madeira is attracting a younger property buying crowd to its wonderful outdoor sports and scenery
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Buyers' Guides: Fractional Ownership
Fractional ownership schemes and property investment funds are serious investments in international high-end properties
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Property guide to Framsden
Mary Wilson uncovers the village of Framsden which is attracting Londoners perpared to travel further for their house in the country
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Preparing a property to sell
Spend some time preparing your house before launching it on the market, but don’t go overboard, advises Cheryl Markosky
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How to buy a house in Guernsey
Jason Morgan, a partner with Carey Olsen, guides us through the process of buying a property in Guernsey
