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Join the Downton set by buying a flat in a glorious converted estate 

The new film of Downton Abbey opened this week and will likely fuel interest in a niche sector of the property market - apartments in grand country houses.




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The £11.5m Wentworth Estate home for sale with a £1m Japanese garden

The five-bedroom family house is called Heatherbrook and sits on almost two acres on the prestigious Wentworth Estate in Surrey, with direct access to the famous golf course.




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Owning your own stretch of forest is a prized luxury and the ultimate way to boost wellbeing

Views across rolling hills, swanky kitchens, converted garden sheds, now a new status symbol seems to be elbowing its way into our affections: a private stretch of woodland.




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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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As The Crown returns, give your home the majestic makeover it deserves

When The Crown returns for its third season on Sunday, along with the plot line and regal costumes, it's the glimpses of the interiors that'll keep us hooked.




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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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Port Talbot had highest growth in house prices in 2019

Port Talbot in South Wales was identified by property website Zoopla as 2019's top spot. House prices there rose by 7.5 per cent to reach £122,074.




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Grays named cheapest commuter town for London workers in 2020

Those living in Grays and commuting to the capital pay a combined annual cost of £15,008 for their mortgage and season ticket, research from Zoopla found.




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Domestic bliss! Rooms dedicated to yoga and meditation are no longer a luxury just for the rich

Kate Hudson, Jennifer Aniston, Ed Sheeran: they've all got them. A home yoga or contemplative space, that is.




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How fast are rents rising near you? Biggest hikes seen in three years

The average cost of a letting in Britain rose by an inflation-busting rate of 2.6 per cent during in 2019, property website Zoopla says.




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Do you live in one of the 50 best places to live in Britain in 2020?

East Hertfordshire includes market towns such as Bishop's Stortford and Hertford and was given the title after scoring well on several factors, such strong exam results and happiness scores.




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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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What are the best pillows and how important are they for better sleep?

City living means increased levels of light exposure, which can harm your sleep, according to experts. Follow our top tips to ensure you get the best night's sleep, including the pick of the best pillows.




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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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Property valuations could restart soon as RICS prepares advice

RICS, the industry body for surveyors confirmed it will unveil 'practical guidance' to enable home valuations to restart safely.




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External Affairs Minister meets Dr. Dionísio Da Costa Babo Soares, Foreign Minister of Timor-Leste in Bangkok, Thailand





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President is conferred with the National Order of Merit, the highest award of Guinea by President of Guinea in Conakry





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Vice President signs the Guest Book at the Presidential Palace in Vilnius, Lithuania





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Vice President arrives in Vilnius on first leg of his three nation visit to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia





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Vice President departs on his three Nation visit to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia [ph]Photo Courtesy: M Asokan, Photo Division[/ph]





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Vice President arrives in Riga on Second leg of his visit to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia [ph]Photo Courtesy: M Asokan, Photo Division[/ph]





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Vice President arrives in Tallinn during his visit to Estonia [ph]Photo Courtesy: M Asokan[/ph]





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Vice President delivers his address at India-Estonia Business Forum in Tallinn





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Vice President departs from Tallinn after last leg of his successful visit to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia





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Vice President meets Henn Polluaas, President of Riigikogu, Parliament of Estonia





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Vice President addresses Indian Community in Estonia





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Vice President meets Jüri Ratas, Prime Minister of Estonia in Tallinn during his visit to Estonia [ph]Photo Courtesy: M Asokan[/ph]





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Vice President pays homage at the Monument of the War of Independence in Tallinn during his visit to Estonia [ph]Photo Courtesy: Arno Mikkor[/ph]





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Vice President leads the Delegation level talks in Tallinn during his visit to Estonia [ph]Photo Courtesy: M Asokan[/ph]





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Vice President meets Kersti Kaljulaid, President of Estonia in Tallinn [ph]Photo Courtesy: Arno Mikkor[/ph]





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Prime Minister is conferred 'Order of Zayed', the highest Civilian Award of UAE in Abu Dhabi[ph]Photo Courtesy : Lalit Kumar [/ph]





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Prime Minister meets Kersti Kaljulaid, President of Estonia on the sidelines of 74th session of UNGA Summit in New York [ph]Photo Courtesy - Lalit Kumar[/ph]





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Vice President is conferred 'The Order of the Green Crescent', the highest Civilian Honour of Comoros, by Azali Assoumani, President of Comoros in Moroni





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Prime Minister delivers his address at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh during his visit to Saudi Arabia [ph]Photo Courtesy: Lalit Kumar[/ph]




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22nd Meeting of the Special Representatives for Settlement of India-China Boundary Question takes place at Hyderabad House, New Delhi





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External Affairs Minister meets Urmas Reinsalu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia during Raisina Dialogue 2020 [ph] Photo Courtesy:Hemant Joshi [/ph]





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Urmas Reinsalu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia arrives in New Delhi





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External Affairs Minister meets Indo-German Friendship Group from Bundestag in New Delhi [ph]Photo Courtesy: Chandan Kumar Shah[/ph]





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Why did Shelter back a squatter in my dad's house? TONY HETHERINGTON investigates

My father bought a house in Stockport, Greater Manchester, in 1971. Several years ago, a tenant tried to seize ownership by claiming squatter's rights.




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'Why would a luxury hotel in Tokyo buy wine I never owned?' TONY HETHERINGTON investigates

I invested in wine through the Bordeaux Wine Company which has collapsed. I have now been contacted by Empire Investment Capital Limited, which says it has a buyer for my wine.




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I owe £2,232 in tax but the new Chancellor isn't too bothered: TONY HETHERINGTON investigates 

I closed my company in March last year. Final corporation tax due stood at £2,232 and I have tried repeatedly to pay this, but now the company is closed, the Revenue just does not accept it.




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TONY HETHERINGTON: Sorry, Barclays, but I find your requests offensive

S.C. writes: I am sending you a request for information I received from Barclays Smart Investor and I wonder whether you find it as offensive as I do.




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'Bulgarian "crypto firm" stole £5,680 from my account': TONY HETHERINGTON investigates

I was contacted by Xtraderfx and told that it would transfer my frozen credit balance of £680 to my NatWest credit card. I agreed and gave my card details.




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Modi govt established new benchmarks for development: Amit Shah

On the second anniversary of the Modi govt, Shah added that the Centre also redefined the idea of governance and delivery




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Congress questions the 'achievements' of two years of Modi govt

The political party asks, 'kiska saath, kiska vikaas?'




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Answering 20 tough questions in 5 minutes can help you meet PM Modi

Centre launches online quiz on government's achievements, the prize for which is a certificate and a chance to meet the PM




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Indian-Americans' startup Riversand secures $10 million investment

Riversand is a SaaS Master Data Management and Product Information Management solution provider




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Start-ups that burn investor money won't get second chance: Ratan Tata

Tata, who also invests in start-ups, also said old-age businesses will recede and the young founders of innovative companies are the future leaders of the Indian industry




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Startups lap up Rs 70 cr investments in 'Seeding Kerala' summit

Bengaluru-based Sporthood, a startup for sports enthusiasts, got investment from SEA Fund, which made its fourth investment in Kerala out of its seven investment ventures.




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Quikr no longer a unicorn, Swedish investor pares valuation by 45%

Scandinavian firm refers to exaggerated revenue resulting from fraudulent transactions that rocked the company