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Escape to the Chateau's Dick & Angel reveal tips for buying a property

Dick and Angel exclusively reveal their approach to buying a property that needs renovating, and turning it into a successful home and business.




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£1.15m one-bed flat for sale with cobbled floors and a pillar in the bedroom

The one-bed flat in south-east London is currently owned by the Quay Brothers and is for sale for £1.15million.




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The council estate that won a top award: What's it like to live in this Norwich 'masterpiece'? 

What makes this huddle of around 100 houses and flats in Goldsmith Street, Norwich, so special - and why might it have implications for the rest of us?




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Pastel pink Notting Hill home on Denbigh Terrace listed for £2.25m

The property's pretty exterior means it is a favourite among Instagram stars who are often seen posing on the doorsteps of houses in Denbigh Terrace.




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How much could you save by moving away from London? Up to £66,000 per mile, new study finds

A new study has taken the value of the average detached house in pricey London and calculated how much can be saved per mile by moving to a cheaper commuter town.




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Zoopla's most viewed homes for sale - including one with a mini racetrack

The most viewed homes currently for sale on Zoopla have been revealed, with multi-million pound mansions dominating the eccentric list.




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Green open spaces - even allotments - are more sought-after than ever 

Sometimes, we take all this for granted. But the housing market doesn't. New research has proved how much of a premium properties close to green spaces can command.




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House prices to rise by £35,000 on average in five years says Savills

House prices will rise 15.3% on average across Britain in the next five years, according to estate agent Savills - including by 24% in the North West.




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Foodie factor feeds local property markets: Appetite for homes close to farmers' markets grows

What makes a winning location for buyers? An easy commute, good schools, green spaces, value for money - and, now it seems, food markets.




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There's never been more appetite for tasty homes close to quality farmers' markets  

Homes near a first-rate farmers' markets offering local produce are in big demand, and can often command a premium.




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Inside Landmark Pinnacle's indoor garden square at Canary Wharf

The luxury Landmark Pinnacle is in London's Canary Wharf and has an indoor garden on the 27th floor, the size of three tennis courts.




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Art Deco flat for sale has a Grade II listed garage façade and four Shell petrol pumps

Manor Road Garage was once a fully-fledged working petrol station, but has been converted into luxury flats.




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House prices in London increase ahead of general election 

The shift in London house price momentum is due to a decrease in the number of new properties for sale, which has restricted supply, property website Zoopla said.




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Grade II listed Welsh manor owned by Henry VIII is for sale for £875,000 

The medieval property was constructed in the early 1200s and is believed to have once been owned by Henry VIII.




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As the popularity of homemade festive decorations soars, it's time to have a merry DIY Christmas

According to Pinterest, there has been a 135 per cent increase in searches for DIY Christmas decorations in the past year.




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Shipshape Plymouth! The seaside city is undergoing a major makeover 

The UK's Ocean City will over the next 12 months celebrate the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers on the Mayflower.




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As Britain's TV studios thrive, more people are relocating to be near the action 

The explosion of cinema multiplexes, streaming channels and new broadcasters has created unprecedented demand for Britain's booming television and film industry.




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Rightmove's most viewed homes for sale in 2019: With a £5m Essex pad top

The most popular homes for sale this year have been revealed - and taking top spot is a £5m property in Essex with a cheeky secret in the bedroom.




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Traditional town centres with bakeries and butchers are attracting a new wave of buyers 

Despite the burden of business rates and the rise of online retailing, some high streets still bustle with Christmas customers.




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The world's most viewed homes for sale on Rightmove

The most popular overseas homes for sale this year have been revealed - and they include the Spanish house where One Direction made their debut performance on The X Factor (pictured centre)




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Plan carefully and shop around, for now's the time to give your home a refresh - at a snip

Shop smarter by using seasonal clearances and ex-display lines as a way to pick up longed-for large-outlay items such as beds, sofas and mattresses, as well as designer pieces and one-off accessories.




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Japanese glass and timber-framed house in Cambridge is for sale for £1.29million 

The unusual property with a huge Japanese influence is a single-storey home with four bedrooms, and it is on the market with a price tag of £1,295,000.




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How to buy the freehold if you've bought a leasehold property

If you're considering buying your freehold, there are some initial questions that you'll need to ask to get the process started.




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First-time buyers see costs soar in a year as average deposits reach record of £46k

The average price paid by a first-time buyer in Britain last year was £231,455, up 9% - or £18,252 - on a year earlier, according to research by Halifax.




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How to make sure your home's built to last as Government pledges to improve quality of new-builds

A new-build home should combine beauty and great architecture. All too often, however, the reality is different: ugly, poky and even dangerous. This has forced the Government into action.




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How can you make a rented home feel your own without arguing with the landlord? 

More of us are renting. That won't come as a surprise given the struggle first-time buyers have when scrambling on to the property ladder.




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Maldon home goes on sale for £150k: Three storey property is only six foot wide

Those looking to nab a bargain near the capital could have found their match with this three-storey property, known as 'The Tower'.




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Is East Hertfordshire really Britain's best place to live?

Ranked above the hot-spots of the South East, such as Fareham - and the North's most sought-after districts of Selby and Hambleton - the No 1 spot to live has been awarded to East Hertfordshire.




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Welsh towns are on the rise as they ride Bristol's boom

The economy of Bristol is thriving and across the Severn Bridge, the towns and cities of South Wales are enjoying the ripple effect of its prosperity.




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Inside the luxury Canary Wharf studios that cost £2,100 a month

The first Build to Rent development in London's Canary Wharf - where the flats were built for renting only - has opened to tenants, with rental prices starting at £2,123 a month for a studio.




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Buying a new property in 2020? Six potential traps to watch out for if you're moving home this year

We've outlined six things to consider if you've found a home that you want to buy, covering everything from budgeting for stamp duty to checking on the legal access to a property.




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Don't let the virus stop Mother's Day: Host an afternoon tea at home

The coronavirus means that taking your Mum out for an afternoon tea this Mother's Day may no longer be possible - but we reveal how to celebrate at home.




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Decluttering is good for the home and will raise your spirits 

Being stuck in the house for a few weeks could be the ideal time for a spot of spring decluttering. In fact, it's already wildly popular: the hashtag #decluttering has nearly 300,000 Instagram posts.




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Estate agents turn to online tours in the hope of staying in business 

Thousands of estate agents have accelerated plans to use digital technology to show off homes to buyers who they hope will remain interested until the virus outbreak subsides.




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At home with SAS Who Dares Wins' recruit number 11 Kirsty Hendey

A balcony in the heart of bustling South West London proved to be an unusual but perfect place to transform into a workout space for Kirsty Hendey.




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Inside £14.5m St George's Hill mansion with basement size of 2 tennis courts 

The luxury facilities in the basement include a swimming pool, cinema room, a sauna, steam room, plunge pool, and sunken terrace, a gym, a bar and a wine cellar.




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It's simply disgusting that only the big towns get help: NEIL TWEEDIE on Storm Dennis devastation

NEIL TWEEDIE writes about how owners of isolated country homes that were flooded in the aftermath of Storm Dennis received no help from authorities in areas including Worcestershire.




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Harry Redknapp's TV show lifts lid on posh Dorset enclave Sandbanks

Sandbanks in Dorset is Britain's most expensive location, with homes that are higher priced than in Monte Carlo and where the parties are glitzier than in St Tropez. just ask Harry Redknapp.




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Derelict house for sale that's sat alongside homes belonging to celebrities such as Sid Vicious

The property in London's affluent Pindock Mews in West London's Maida Value has fallen into a state of disrepair and needs a complete renovation.




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Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak announces three month mortgage payment 'holiday'

Rishi Sunak today announced any homeowner who is adversely affected by coronavirus will be eligible for a three month mortgage payment 'holiday'.




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Pay tenants' rent! Calls for those with coronavirus symptoms to have their rent paid

The Government paying rents may be the only way to keep some tenants in their homes amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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The buyers in limbo as they're told don't move house in lockdown

Those in the middle of the buying process, such as Susanna Wood and Tom and Daniella Matthews pictured, told us they are now unsure whether they will be able to move as planned.




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Couple follow TV's Dick and Angel Strawbridge and buy a £339k French chateau

In the new series of Escape to the Chateau DIY, we are introduced to a couple who renovate a sprawling 11-bedroom French property.




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London townhouse where painter John Constable once lived is for sale via Savills for £4.25m

The stunning Georgian property in the capital's exclusive Hampstead spreads across four levels and comes with three bedrooms - but comes with a meaty price tag.




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Places to live where you're most likely to have a private garden during coronavirus lockdown

A private garden has become a highly desirable feature during the coronavirus breakdown, with homes in Barnsley, Doncaster and Burnley most likely to have a one, according to research.




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Talented DIY mum creates an amazing 'jungle room' for her four-year-old son

A creative Australian mum has shared images of the jungle-inspired bedroom she decorated herself for her son. Posting online, she used wall prints, rustic styled furniture and orange and green colours.




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Coronavirus UK: 'Greedy' holiday home owners claim £50m bailout

Five thousand lets have claimed £10,000 each from the fund in Cornwall (pictured, St Ives), which was set up to help minor firms survive the coronavirus lockdown.




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Family home that featured in John Lewis Christmas advert is for sale for £2.8m

The stunning house in Surrey's Kingston-Upon-Thames featured in the retailer's 2014 Christmas advert, which showed an inseparable boy and a penguin playing hide-and-seek together.




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Dad makes impressive playhouse for his kids - and it cost just £150 

Wayne Mulholland, 38, from Coventry, made a playhouse for his children using materials left over from building sites. In total, the impressive project cost just £150.




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15th-Century north Wales mansion where Kit Harrington threw his stag do goes on sale on £1.65m

Eriviat Hall, in Henllan, Denbigshire, Wales, has been designed to run as both a private home and a wedding venue as well as a house for rent, and has been put on the market for £1.65million.