Country houses for sale
Guides and advice
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New commuter villages: Saltwood, Kent
Saltwood, the home of Alan Clark's widow is perfect for anyone who hankers after rural peace combined with easy access to the Continent
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Tips for leaving a property
Phil Spencer’s recommendations on what to do once you’ve sold your house and are preparing it for the new owners
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How to save old floorboards
Lots of care and elbow grease can help old floorboards gleam again
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Ski chalets in Courmayeur
Courmayeur is one of Italy's chicest - and most expensive - ski resorts, where property is a sound investment, if you pockets are deep enough
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Buyers' Advice – fixtures and fittings
Take the opportunity to get fixtures and fittings included in the price of the house, advises Cheryl Markosky
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Renting out driveways
Letting space in your driveway can provide a little extra pocket money as well as home security
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2.9 million rooms 'vanish'
Britons are hungrier than ever for open plan living, and ripping down walls is the most popular way of achieving it
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Buying bellows
Mrs Danvers recommends where to find a new or antique pair of bellows
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Dos & don'ts when viewing a property
Even in a buyers' market, there are several lines which shouldn't be crossed when viewing a property for sale
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New commuter map: Milverton
For those who are able to work from home one or two days a week, the pretty village of Milverton in Somerset offers all the ingredients for contented rural lifestyle
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Off the beaten Caribbean track
Away from the glitz and glamour lie islands blessed with old-school Caribbean charm and pocket-friendly property prices, says Carla Passino
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Removing chocolate stains
Mrs Danvers tackles readers' household queries: this week's are chocolate stains on a linen suit and screen doors
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Property in France outlook
French property prices are at their lowest since 2003 and with new tax breaks making borrowing cheaper, now could be the time to buy
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Converting outbuildings into offices
You can sell an asset only once but let it many times says Cheryl Markosky, which is why shrewd homeowners are converting their outbuildings for rent
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Farm and barn conversions
Not ideal for family houses, conversions do, however, attract downsizers and weekenders but some key factors need to be included for a successful sale
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Rooms in the garden
You can add value to your property by installing a studio which costs less than a house extension, and provides a retreat away from domestic distraction finds Carla
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Understanding the statistics
Much is made of the monthly reports that analyse the state of the property market, but, warns Phil Spencer, they need to be used carefully by buyers and sellers
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How to buy woodland
Rebecca Pearson outlines the benefits and pifalls of buying woodland to add to your estate
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Property buying agents
Instructing a buying agent can add credibility at the point of sealed bids in a hot property market
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Tips on hosting parties
Mrs Danvers comes to the rescue of two readers who have parties looming and need advice on arranging transport and hiring cutlery
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Renting in the countryside
Townies 'trying before they buy' and those in between properties are boosting the market for country-house rentals
