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Good news for first time buyers 20th January 2012
Getting on the property ladder may not be as difficult as it seems, according to leading local agent Bairstow Eves. At the end of the 2011, the Government announced a number of measures to assist home movers to move up and for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder. These... Read More
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Special Police stopped 100 drivers 9th February 2011
AN OPERATION led by Specials from three areas of the Met has resulted in a number of punishments for driving offences. During the five-hour night-time operation, Specials from stopped almost 100 drivers for committing moving traffic offences. They made five arrests for offences relating... Read More
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Give your home a winter MOT 1st December 2010
With heavy snow hitting many parts of the UK this week, and more forecast, Halifax Home Insurance advises householders to give their home a winter health check now to reduce the risk of weather damage.• Over 18,500 claims for burst and freezing pipes last year averaging £1,790* to... Read More
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More sellers came onto the market in September, according to the latest figures 21st October 2010
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) UK Housing Market Survey found that almost a quarter (22 per cent) more chartered surveyors reported a rise rather than a fall in new instructions.Activity was seen in at least three regions – the north led the way, with more new instructions... Read More
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Hampstead and Highgate Festival returns for 2010 3rd August 2010
The Hampstead and Highgate Festival of over 40 arts events will once again be squeezed into nine days at the end of September and beginning of October this year.Events, including music (classical and jazz), walks, talks, theatre, film, and looking at the night skies at the observatory, take place in... Read More
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Property care in a cold climate 20th January 2010
The UK has been suffering its longest cold spell for 24 years. Protect your old building from the wintry conditions by following these tips. • Localised flooding through winter pipe bursts can be avoided by the use of proper lagging (particularly outside or in unheated areas). It is also... Read More
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Club to defend against ‘illogical’ decision 2nd September 2009
By Declan Taylor Arsène Wenger is ready to defend Eduardo after Uefa’s “illogical” decision to charge the striker. The incident occurred after 28 minutes of Arsenal’s 3-1 Champions League Play-off round victory over Celtic when Hoops’ keeper Artur Boruc appeared to bring down... Read More
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TV Station looking for homes to renovate 2nd June 2009
A new channel 4 property series is being developed by the creator of Grand Designs and Property Ladder with Sarah Beeny as the presenter. The programme is looking to highlight the many disasters that people face when their dream home turns into a nightmare. With problems such as servere damp... Read More
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Hampstead and Highgate Festival 7-18 May 2008 22nd April 2008
The Hampstead and Highgate Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. Held from 7-18 May 2008, the festival will offer a wide variety of arts and community events focused on two of North London's most picturesque village centres. The focus on classical music, with themes... Read More
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Urban Myths art exhibition coming to Hampstead 22nd April 2008
Gallery K in Hampstead, is to present an exhibition of Mychael Barratt’s artwork from 1 May to 17 June. The Canadian artist is well known for his witty art, and has prepared 15 oil paintings on wood panels for this new exhibition, Urban Myths. He said: “Prints are accessible, they enable... Read More
