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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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Property for sale in France
Live the dream with glorious properties in the heart of a region famous for its wine and food
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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
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Property in Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire
Penny Churchill takes a look at some splendid country houses for sale in 'white horse' country
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Property Guide to Cheshire
Cheshire is notorious for its high numbers of millionaires living a quiet life, but has the slowdown meant a re-adjustment of supply and demand? Countrylife.co.uk finds out the latest news from the property market in this pretty, rural county.
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Property Blog: Finding a trustworthy agent
Carla discovers a resource which aims to ensure good agents get more work, but also outs agents performing under-par, by using feedback from those who know best.
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Property Blog: Finding a trustworthy estate agent
Carla discovers a resource which aims to ensure good agents get more work, but also outs agents performing under-par, by using feedback from those who know best.
