Referendum result boosts Scottish property market
The decision of the Scottish electorate to remain part of the United Kingdom will boost consumer confidence in the property market.
Guides and advice
Whether you’re buying your first home or you’re already on the property ladder, use our property guides and advice to help you with your next purchase. We reveal the latest trends in the market, and also offer buying and selling tips, as well as general housekeeping tips to keep your property in peak condition.
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Property guide to Shamley Green
We take a look at property in and around Shamely Green in Surrey, and consider why buyers are so drawn to the village when moving out of London for the first time
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Listed buildings: assets or liabilities?
The attitude towards listed buildings, and their owners, must change drastically if our heritage is to be properly preserved, says a new report
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How to build an orangery
Key considerations when constructing an orangery include design, lighting, interiors and security
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Property guide to Elstead
Freddie Mack shares the secrets of Elstead in Surrey, a prime spot for young families looking for properties outside London near good schools
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The best of culture in the countryside
These days, there's so much more than duck-racing and cricket going on across the countryside. Tessa Waugh picks out some of our most culturally inclined village communities
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Property guide to Cheriton
If you're considering buying property in or around Cheriton this year, take a look at our property guide which covers where to buy, what prices to expect and where to have fun in the area
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Restoring Georgian period property
Top tips for restoring Georgian properties, from kitchens to staircases to woodcarving and exteriors
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Make your holiday let work for you
If you're considering renting out your holiday property prepare by reading this first
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The heritage value of your home
Your period house may have many secrets, and an innate heritage value you'll be able to make the most of if you go about it properly
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Caring for stone roofs
This continued wet and stormy weather can be catastrophic for old houses - make sure you care properly for your roof
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Improve your period windows
Instead of replacing draughty period windows with double glazing, choosing secondary glazing can improve heat retention and aesthetics
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Save money on your restoration project
How can you economise on a big country-house restoration project? By not moving in for two years, finds Arabella Youens
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Top ten things to look for when buying a period house
Buying and renovating a period property is many people's dream but there are issues to take into consideration even when commissioning the survey which will save time and money down the line
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Devon Property Guide: Where to buy a country house or cottage
Expert advice abouts schools, train stations and coastal and rural house prices in Devon's towns and villages
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The country house look
Classic country-house style is making a comeback in a sleeker, more pared-back incarnation, says Giles Kime
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How to prepare your house for winter
As winter approaches, experts advise that preventative measures are crucial for our houses to weather hard winters
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North Yorkshire Property Guide: Where to buy a country house or cottage
Expert advice abouts schools, train stations and house prices in North Yorkshire's towns and villages
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Georgian lighting: the romance of candles
Many examples of wonderful Georgian lighting survive today, to remind us of the innovative, and grand Georgian, period
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Cotswolds Property Guide: Where to buy a country house or cottage
Expert advice abouts schools, train stations and house prices in the Cotswolds' towns and villages
