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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Directory - Property  News</title><link>http://www.estate-agent-london.co.uk/propertyNews/</link><description>Jam packed full of links to house buying sites Latest goings on from the property industry</description><item><title>London prices up by 28.6%</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=106105&amp;aff=rss</link><description>New research by Knight Frank shows that house price growth in prime central London is at its strongest for 27 years, with anticipated bonuses already fuelling 2007 prices</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finding an Architect</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=105951&amp;aff=rss</link><description>In the first of a new fortnightly series on architects who specialise in house restoration and improvement in different parts of the country, Marcus Binney looks east</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 15:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Housing Market in 2007</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=105949&amp;aff=rss</link><description>With City bonuses hitting a record high, the signs are that the property market will flourish</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Castle Dracula's Owners Sell Up</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=105786&amp;aff=rss</link><description>The world's most formidable, and most expensive, castle could soon appear on the market &#150; perfect for a modern-day Count who does not mind the cold</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bonuses Fuel London Market</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=105664&amp;aff=rss</link><description>Over &#163;5.5bn of city bonuses and cash rich overseas investors have pushed prime London property prices to record levels, says Savills
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Owners of manor houses watched their values go up by &#163;300,000 in 2006 thanks to a strong city economy and shortage of quality properties, says Knight Frank</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>House Price Drop for December</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=105193&amp;aff=rss</link><description>The latest report from Halifax indicates a drop in house prices last month, although the figures are still up year on year. </description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2007 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wanted: Property for Gentlemen</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=104846&amp;aff=rss</link><description>Country Life's famous property pages traditionally cater for both the serious house-hunter and the dreaming escapist; they also consistently reflect the nation's prosperity</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2007 14:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Growth rate highest in four years</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=104794&amp;aff=rss</link><description>Nationwide's figures for the last quarter of 2006 show London leading the house price growth field in England, while Scotland and Northern Ireland both look very healthy</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>House Price Crash Unlikely in 2007</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=104111&amp;aff=rss</link><description>Higher house prices and outperforming property markets are expected in 2007 &#150; not a property crash or soft landing, according to Savills' research</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2006 13:19:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Property in Madeira: Palhiero Village</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=103865&amp;aff=rss</link><description>Whether your passion is gardening or golf, this could be paradise</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:56:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Doing up your Dream house: Wallpaper Block Painter</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=103852&amp;aff=rss</link><description>Mary Miers talks to Cole &amp; Son, one of only three factories in the world still hand block-printing wallpaper. </description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The End is Nigh</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=103491&amp;aff=rss</link><description>Sandy Mitchell finally gets the builders out</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No Slowdown in Devon</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=103471&amp;aff=rss</link><description>It's as busy as ever in the region this Christmas &#151; which is good news for buyers. </description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>House Price Growth &#145;Firm' for 2007</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=103437&amp;aff=rss</link><description>House prices are set to rise by between 5-8% during 2007, according to Nationwide. </description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>House Inflation Reaches 19 Month High</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=103121&amp;aff=rss</link><description>The market is showing no signs of cooling, with house price inflation reaching double-digit figures in London for the first time since 2004, according to the DCLG</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City Bonuses Halt Slowdown</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=102999&amp;aff=rss</link><description>New research from Knight Frank shows city bonuses bringing an end to the traditional winter slowdown in London for the second year running&#133; </description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Buying High in the Alps</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=102911&amp;aff=rss</link><description>Love skiing? Look no further for the perfect base</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chalet for sale in Saas Fee</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=102346&amp;aff=rss</link><description>A traditional wooden chalet in the heart of one of the Alps' most glamorous resorts will be perfect for intrepid skiers who value creature comforts</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2006 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Market Shows No Sign of Softening</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=102142&amp;aff=rss</link><description>More solid price gains in November has created a strong winter housing market, according to Nationwide's latest figures.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:53:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Interest rates take their toll</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=106360&amp;aff=rss</link><description>The latest RICS survey shows the first signs that higher interest rates have affected the property market, but there is little sign of an imminent collapse, say property experts
</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Buyers battle for &#163;5 million-plus houses</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=106525&amp;aff=rss</link><description>The prime country house market excelled itself in 2005 according to Savills' latest bulletin, with the over &#163;5 million bracket leading the way</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:36:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cote d'Azur is top for big spenders</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=106867&amp;aff=rss</link><description>Prices in the Cote d'Azur have doubled since 2000, with City high-flyers preferring to invest their bonuses in an established market, says Property Vision</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:06:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Asking prices reach record high</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=106835&amp;aff=rss</link><description>A severe shortage of property for sale and an ever-increasing demand has led to record asking prices, says Rightmove
</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Property Blog: Dream Property Abroad</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=107011&amp;aff=rss</link><description>Carla's eye is drawn to a pretty property near Perugia, whilst working on the latest edition of Country Life International&#133;</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bonuses fund &#163;500,000 ski chalets</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=107214&amp;aff=rss</link><description>At least 51% of city bonuses will be invested in ski chalets, rural homes and beachside retreats, according to a survey by PURE International
</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HIPs to be Shorter and Greener</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=107327&amp;aff=rss</link><description>The DCLG has reduced the amount of documents needed before a property can be marketed, but HIPs must now include energy efficiency certificates.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Property Blog: Ethical Investment</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=107300&amp;aff=rss</link><description>The opportunity of buying a second home in Borneo seems to be tempting, but is it fair? </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New global property hot spots</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=107435&amp;aff=rss</link><description>As travel shrinks the world, new property hot spots are springing up &#145;Buyers are making a lifestyle choice, buying homes they do not need' </description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finding an architect: Devon and Cornwall</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=107429&amp;aff=rss</link><description>Marcus Binney talks to an architect in the South West who is an expert on taking traditional buildings and making the most of them in an area where square ft now come at a premium. 
</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Market Turns Colder in January</title><link>http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/news/article.php?id=108042&amp;aff=rss</link><description>Nationwide's latest housing market data shows slower price growth in January but property experts believe the market will remain solid in 2007.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>