Country houses for sale
Guides and advice
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Finding the perfect house – using a buying agent
Arabella Youens spends a day in the life of a buying agent to see how they can make a difference when you’re looking for the perfect property
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How your driveway can sell your house
First impressions are fundamental and a well-managed driveway can go a long way to selling your property
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How to look after your period property
An estimated 70% of heritage building and maintenance work is undertaken by unskilled practitioners, often with irreversible damage. Our new series aims to explain how to really look after your period property.
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Buying property and rights of way
Cheryl Markosky looks at the ins and outs of buying a property with a right of way across it
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Maintenance tips for Victorian houses
There are a number of aspects to look out for when viewing or indeed owning a Victorian house
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Website lists skilled craftsmen and companies who work on period and listed buildings
A new website features trade organisations, businesses, products and craftsmen qualified specifically to work on period and listed buildings
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Making the most of your holiday home
Arabella Youens finds out how to maximise your holiday home’s potential for lettings when you’re not there
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Time to buy the freehold
The complex issues of freehold and leasehold negotiations are now affecting buyers and sellers at the lower end of the residential market. Here are some top tips
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Top tips on speeding up sales
While HIPs are now mandatory for most property sales, it's still worth going a bit further to help speed up the sale of your property
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How to make your house green
Diminished costs and eco-credentials mean lots of country house owners are going green
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How to convert your barn
A barn is a great way to add value to your property, but you need to think carefully about the best way to develop its potential
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How to add an extension to your house
Adding extensions is a popular choice for those who need more space but don’t want to sell their house.
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England's counties: Shropshire
Shropshire holds the record for the coldest outdoor temperature recorded in England, but it didn't put scientist Charles Darwin off from living in the county
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Spend wisely: improvement tips
Only a very small number of improvements will add genuine value to a house. Carla Passino finds out what they are
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How to move house
Moving house can be stressful and difficult. Here are the 10 top tips on making the transition smoother
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Renting your property for weddings
Renting your property for weddings can generate some extra income as long as you go about it the correct way
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How to have your own water supply
Mary Wilson looks at how to go about creating your own water supply for your property
