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Mark LawsonHighclere Castle, the fictional home of the Crawley family in Downton Abbey, has been drawing the crowds since the TV drama launched in 2010. The recent movie has thrown it back into the spotlight and the demand for nearby property seems to be as strong as ever. Mark Lawson, Partner at The Buying Solution, spent…
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Bobby HallThe endless traffic on the A303 can be frustrating but there are a few golden villages that make the journey worthwhile. East of Stonehenge is the golden spot for commuters – the villages surrounding Grateley in the Test Valley are popular with trains into London Waterloo in around 1 hr 20 mins. Stockbridge is also…
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Jemma ScottNew research reveals from Hamptons International reveals the average age for moving to the country has fallen by 10 years. A decade ago those deciding to escape urban life typically did so at the age of 47. Today it is 37. Many are being driven away by the cost of properties, particularly in London, where a couple…
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Jonathan BramwellWith just under £1million to spend would you choose Parsons Green or Castle Combe? Jonathan Bramwell speaks to the Metro about the charming village of Castle Combe in Wiltshire. “Castle Combe is certainly one of England’s prettiest villages and has huge appeal for a number of reasons. It’s popular with weekenders from London wanting a country getaway,…
Read more Jonathan BramwellWhen it comes to price per square foot – where can value be found? Thea Wellband and Harry Gladwin talk to The Times: When looking at average price of a property in the UK £227,000, purchasers can expect to buy a tiny 167 sq ft in Kensington and Chelsea – the size of four king…
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Nick MeadNick Mead, Partner at The Buying Solution, talks to The Times about the allure of the Chilterns for families relocating out of London. Every year young children bid farewell to their first bedrooms, pack up their toys and climb into the family car as their parents go in search of a home with more space…
Read more Bobby HallYou’ve won the lottery! Your wealth advisor has recommended how much you should put away to pay for necessary and important elements such as pensions, investments, charitable donations and children’s education. They have allocated £5m of the remaining pot to invest in property. What would you buy? My first thought would be to allocate approximately…
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