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The cost approach

Jul 22, 2011
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The cost approach estimates the replacement value of property by analysing the costs of its components. It lies somewhere between the inferred and the intrinsic method, and is generally not......

Buying and selling a property at auction

Aug 3, 2011
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The Procedure Properties are usually to be found at auction because circumstances have necessitated a sale, rather than because the vendor has chosen this route. Therefore, speed of sale often......

How to buy a house: A simple guide

Jan 30, 2015
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Buying a house is no small feat, but while it does require a lot of careful thought and assessment, the process involved doesn’t need to be complicated. We’ve done our best to simply describe the......

Top 10 tips for renting a property

Jul 21, 2014
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Renting a property can often seem like a particularly daunting experience; simply moving house in the first place can be stressful enough as it is, without all the additional considerations that......

Buying an ex-local authority property

Aug 3, 2011
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What is Local Authority Property? Local Authority Property is property that was built by Local Councils, to provide residents of the area with low rental, good quality housing. To apply for......

Will Prioritizing UK Families Fuel Homelessness in Places Like Milton Keynes?

Jan 29, 2024
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The UK government's proposal to grant UK families higher priority for social housing has ignited a fiery debate, casting a shadow over towns like Milton Keynes, where affordable housing scarcity......

Bank Rate Holds Steady: Uncertainties Keep Interest Rates in Place

Feb 8, 2024
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The Bank of England's (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) surprised some by maintaining the Bank Rate at 5.25%. While this might be disappointing to those hoping for lower mortgage rates, there......

Tips for choosing your neighbourhood

Aug 3, 2011
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When choosing an area in which to live, it is important to evaluate your needs (including those of any partner or children who may be moving with you). For example, if you are a young professional......

Beyond Sainsbury's: Exploring Crouch End's Diverse Supermarket Scene

Feb 23, 2024
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Crouch End, a charming North London neighbourhood, boasts more than just trendy cafes and independent boutiques. Delve deeper and you'll discover a surprisingly diverse supermarket scene, catering......

The psychology of selling – how the senses can help you sell your home

Dec 15, 2015
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Selling your home is about so much more than giving it a tidy and making it look pretty. To get the price you want, you need your viewers to feel that this home could be theirs. After all, wasn’t......

When was my house built and what does it mean? A comprehensive guide

Aug 3, 2011
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Introduction Throughout history architectural styles have been constantly reacting to fashions. This is not only true for public buildings but also in domestic architecture. The constant......

The income approach

Jul 22, 2011
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The Income Approach is also termed the “fundamental”, or “intrinsic method” of property valuation. In this method the present worth of property is estimated on the grounds of projected future net......