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Early indicators suggest that property market activity in 2012 is on course to be more robust than in 2011. New sellers' average asking prices are up by 1.6% this month and are seeing their strongest start to the year since 2004, fuelled by the continuing shortage of suitable stock and a jump of 16% in search activity on Rightmove during the first quarter.
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For a comprehensive guide to all the leading events that are taking place throughout the County visit The Best of Essex.
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Home affordability in cities in the UK is at its most favourable in nearly a decade, according to the latest LloydsTSB Affordable Cities Review. The average price for a city home in the UK is £173,202, some 5.5 times gross annual average earnings, the lowest ratio since 2003 when it was 5.3.
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New technology simplifies sharing of property data for greater efficiency. The launch of the iPad 3 earlier this month was the latest landmark in the tablet revolution in the consumer and business worlds.
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The message is that Neighbours should mediate and not litigate and should use a qualified professional like HILBERY CHAPLIN to ensure problems like those mentioned in the article do not arise in the first place.The cases In two recent decisions, the Court of Appeal expressed despair at the inability of neighbours to reach sensible compromises, rather than help fund the legal profession (Oliver v Symons, 15.03.12, and Faidi v Elliot Corporation, 16.03.12)
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Portuguese food
Portugal has a rich maritime history, so it's no surprise that fresh fish and delicious seafood feature prominently in the national cuisine. Here are four favourite places to enjoy tasty traditional cooking:
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A taste of Lima in London
Tipped to be the next big trend, Peruvian food has arrived with the opening of Ceviche Have diners discovered the, new sushi? The owner of Ceviche, a stylish Peruvian restaurant just opened in London's Soho, thinks so.
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In this article we look at the A to Z of George Osborne's latest budget and list the most significant elements.
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The conviction of a fraudster has highlighted flaws in the residential lettings world. HILBERY CHAPLIN’S extensive experience in property management can help ensure situations like those mentioned below never happen to any of their clients.
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Business leaders and conservationists praise government's National Planning Policy Framework
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In the long running debate about whether the UK should have more nuclear power we look at two diverse opinions. We have opinions from a senior economic advisor at the Institute of Directors and Head of Science Policy and Research at Friends of the Earth.
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As first-time home buyers continue to struggle to get on the housing ladder, a new report by London South Bank university masters in real estate course director Scott King analyses how trends have changed since the 1950s.
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The National Network with over 600 of the best independent local estate agents. Each member has been hand picked, by Cartus the premier provider of global relocation, to help you move. So whether you are looking to trade up, or downsize or relocate to a new area, we are here to help.
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Mortgage lending picked up in February, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). The number of loans made for house purchase rose and the number of loans made to first-time buyers also rose.
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Hilbery Chaplin in association with John H Bayliss & Co. have the enormous privilege in presenting to the market this truly outstanding BARN conversion situated in a secluded position in the heart of Fryerning. The property has been meticulously renovated to encompass the highest level of construction and design.
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