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Most viewed properties in Wales on Rightmove in 2011!

Most viewed properties in Wales on Rightmove in 2011!

Check out the most viewed properties in Wales on Rightmove so far this year!

Dream properties, Property news   |   March 23, 2011
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It’s good to zoom!

It’s good to zoom!

Our users regularly tell us how important floorplans are in their property search. Being able to clearly see how a property is laid out can make the difference between requesting more details or moving onto the next house in the list. So what changes have we made?

Property news   |   March 23, 2011
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Rightmove at Great Minds Conference

Rightmove at Great Minds Conference

Rightmove director Miles Shipside will be speaking at the Great Minds 2011 Conference this Saturday hosted by Tigrent Learning UK. The event is in support of the Make A Wish Foundation and promises to be a great occasion.

Property Guides   |   March 21, 2011
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Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location!

Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location!

Kirstie & Phil are looking for house-hunters in your area. Professional property hunters Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer will soon be filming Channel 4’s Location Location Location in your area.

Property Guides   |   March 21, 2011
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How to Find the Best Rental Property For Your Budget

How to Find the Best Rental Property For Your Budget

Written by Martin Lane Renting a flat or house gives you your own space without the ties of a mortgage but it’s easy to get ripped off. Here’s how to get the best pad for your pound.

Property Guides   |   March 16, 2011
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Win ‘The Resident’ goodies with our ‘too good to be true’ top tips

Win ‘The Resident’ goodies with our ‘too good to be true’ top tips

There is a high demand for rental property currently and finding a property may be trickier than it once was. It can therefore be tempting to rush into an offer and put down a deposit on a property – but be careful not to let your guard down.

Property Guides, Property news   |   March 11, 2011
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First-time buyer levels in Wales now below 1 in 5

First-time buyer levels in Wales now below 1 in 5

Rightmove’ Q1 First-Time Buyer Report finds that the proportion of buyers intending to purchase for the first time over the year ahead in Wales stands at less than one-in-five. Prospective first-time buyer levels dropped from 18.4% in the final quarter of 2010, to just 18.7% in Q1 2011.

Property news   |   March 2, 2011
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Is this Wales’ most unique council house?

Is this Wales’ most unique council house?

Swansea Council has put this former park keeper’s lodge in Byrnmill on the market for £120,000. Singleton Park Lodge can be found by the entrance of the park and is within walking distance of Swansea beach.

Dream properties   |   March 2, 2011
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