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	How useful is a Sold Property Price? Did you know that you can now find out what price a property has sold for in the street you are buying or selling in?
	Buying a House - 10 Ways to Exploit a Buyer's Market A buyer’s market sounds ideal - lots of properties for sale to choose from and being in a position to make offers below the asking price, but just how do you make the most of it?
	Is this one of the best times to buy a new home? If you have the money - and can get a mortgage for a new property - then the coming months is possibly one of the best times to buy a new home.
	Top 10 Checks to Make when Buying a Period Property Older properties (pre 1930s) may be full of character but they are also likely to be full of problems such as damp, problem plumbing and electrics and even lack foundations!
	Five reasons why you should think about what type of property to buy When you are dreaming of your ideal home, you are likely to be doing it while wearing rose tinted spectacles! That dream penthouse flat might look fab, but not if it drains your cash each year with high service charges.
	Selling Property Privately or with an Estate Agent? Selling your property privately or using an estate agent, can be a dilemma. Most people seem to hate estate agents without ever having used one or for the right reasons!
	How to Sell a Property in a Slow Market Selling a property isn’t an easy task at any time, whether a good or bad market. It is a lot of work for you to prepare the property and keep it tidy for potential visitors.
	Homeowners not using Low Interest Rates to Overpay Mortgage! Research by Unbiased, reveals over two thirds of borrowers on a tracker mortgage are not taking advantage of the low interest rates to overpay on their mortgage.
	New Spring/Summer Fabric Collections April brings the launch of the Spring/Summer ranges from our fabric houses - and the good news is we are leaving beige behind!
	Housing market predictions and property sold prices - should we be getting excited? It's not a time to get too excited over property sold prices as the market doesn't appear to be 'doing much' this year at all.
	Quick Sale Top 10 Tips The question is 'do you need to make a quick sale'? Take a look at our Top 10 Quick Sale Tips to ensure you're making the right decision and not being pushed to move out of your home.
	Nottingham Property Market Performance Nottingham property prices are faring well against the backdrop of the recession.
	Choosing a Home Information Pack to Sell Your Home These are the top five things you need to know about when choosing a Home Information Pack (HIP) to Sell Your Home.
	A Home Information Pack (HIP) This means that most of the things you will read (and often hear) about HIPs is about whether they should exist or not, and not about how to choose one.
	Kate’s Predictions for 2010 Many commentators are probably quite nervous about predicting this year’s property movements! And with just cause.
	Should you buy, sell, rent, renovate or build in 2010? Whether you're a buyer, seller, renovator, self builder or renter, here are my top tips for anyone thinking about carrying out a property project in 2010!
	What you need to do to successfully sell and buy at the same time? Here’s our quick independent guide to how to make sure your sale and purchase go through at the same time!
	Is this the right time to be selling? Will you be losing money? Trading down homes means you are selling a bigger, more expensive property for a smaller, less expensive one.
	How do you market your property during a recession? During a recession it’s still important to think about the ways you can sell your property to achieve the best possible price.
	Are property prices going up or down? With so many conflicting property price reports, some showing the market starting to increase, others indicating that property prices are still falling. What is actually happening and who is right?
	Top 10 Reasons why YOU should work with an IFA If you are buying, selling, letting or investing in property it’s essential you at least consult an independent financial advisor. If you don’t you may not secure the right mortgage or insurance to suit you.