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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
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Buying Guernsey property
Property in Guernsey is a good investment, says Carla Passino
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Phil Spencer on valuations
It’s becoming the norm, but, when inaccuracies in measuring abound, is valuation on the basis of square feet sensible?
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Guide to fractional rentals
For those interested in renting out their second home, but keeping the best months for themselves, fractional rental could be the answer
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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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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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Property in Venice
The once niche property market in Venice is opening up to foreign buyers who are lured by the lifestyle and rental opportunities of a year-round tourist season, finds Arabella Youens
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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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Renting in the countryside
Townies 'trying before they buy' and those in between properties are boosting the market for country-house rentals
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Greek islands for sale
The Beatles tried to buy a Greek island and Madonna is said to be on the lookout for one. Anna Tyzack checks out Greece's most private boltholes
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Estates in Scotland
Estates north of the border are in great demand
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Buying a beach hut
Beach huts are commanding huge prices and are surprisingly difficult to lay your hands on but it's not impossible when you know where to go
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Invest for your children
Buying property as an investment for your children could be a wise move, says Phil Spencer
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Country houses in Kent and Sussex
Perennially attractive to City commuters, Penny Churchill introduces the pick of the crop of country houses for sale
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Guide to buying in Switzerland
Following restrictions on second home purchases in Switzerland's Canton Valais, Carla Passino heads South to Canton Ticino—and succumbs to its charms
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Buying in Eastern Europe
Holly Kirkwood explores three Eastern European cities emerging from the legacy of communism and war to offer historic holidays and affordable homes
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Luxury island retreats
The rich are looking to buy on islands, says a new report, and a house for sale in Guernsey and one on the Isle of Man both seem to fit the bill.
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Owning a country house
Country Life has gathered together a page of links that should come in handy for anyone who owns a country house
