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SellmyVilla.com recommends the services of Gatehouse Estates if you are looking to buy or sell a house in Cambridgeshire.

Based in Godmanchester with easy access to St. Neots, St. Ives, Huntingdon, Buckden, Kimbolton, Cambridge & North Bedfordshire Gatehouse Estates are able to offer and eclectic choice of homes in a wide geographical area.

If you are looking for houses For Sale in Cambridgeshire have a look at their website: www.gatehouseestates.co.uk

Their latest instructions include a five bedroom detached family home in the village of Stonely, close to Kimbolton School set in approx. a third of an acre (STS) with a guide price of £650,000.

Or they have a fully refurbished and extended five bedroom house in Gamlingay which now offers annexe potential for £550,000.

I’ve had a look at who does these house price surveys, how they are compiled and how the company benefits from publishing their reports. Call me skeptical but Nationwide seem to get a huge amount of publicity every month, the more extravagant the claim, the more publicity they get and maybe, just maybe they sell more mortgages? Rightmove publish surveys and also benefit from the publicity created to drive potential house hunters to their website over their competitors.

Land Registry produces statistics which are helpful. Land Registry records all completed property sales in England & Wales and is now publishing a monthly report on house prices, in addition to its quarterly survey. It has been recording and publishing the price of all property sales since April 2000.

Of all of the sales recorded by Land Registry since 2000 nearly 1.5 million properties have been sold more than once enabling the comparison of properties sold now with the price paid when it was sold before. I’d like to point out though that no allowance is made for properties that were sold a year ago, renovated at great expense and sold again?

The Land Registry’s quarterly survey is used to dream up the average UK house price. They add up all of the sale prices for that quarter and divide them by the number of sales although they take out repossession sales which to my mind make the figure higher then it really is. You also have to bear in mind that Land Registry only have the Sold Price information once the sale has completed and that can be months after you agreed the sale price. Twin this with the fact the reports are quarterly and Land Registry figures are out of date when they are published.

The Government, for some reason, has its own monthly house price index, issued by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). It uses lending information from fifty Mortgage lenders.

Unlike the Land Registry survey this government index does not contain information on cash purchases, which account for about a quarter of all sales making this costly Government exercise a quarter wrong and it is also two months in arrears. They also base their maths on the amount of money spent rather than quantity. Relying on expenditure in this way means that London will have a greater influence on the government’s index.

Nationwide and Halifax are Britain’s two biggest mortgage lenders and well know High Street financial institutions. They produce there reports, which often contradict each other even though their figures are often very similar, as they are both based on the purchase price agreed at survey stage. Once again though mortgage lenders only take into account their own mortgage sales and no cash transactions.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) often have there say as to what they feel is going on. This simply involves asking some of their members how they feel the market is moving. Very scientific!

Hometrack, Team & movewithus produce their own house price surveys. All three of these organisations attempt to collect information from Estate Agents who are usually paying them monthly membership fees. They simply call the Estate Agents and quiz them on the quantity of previous months enquiries, viewings, sales and exchanges. When though have you ever heard an Estate Agent say they are quiet?

Rightmove only look at asking prices for houses placed on its own website over the previous month. Rightmove only has 35% of all homes for sale and if I chose to market any house, worth £200,000 at £2 million we all know I’d never sell it but Rightmove would include it in their survey!

What is interesting is that none of the organisations producing these surveys sell houses! If you want to know the value of your property call your local independent Estate Agent, if you want to know where prices will be in a years time frankly your guess will be as good as everyone else’s!

Gatehouse Estates have a property For Sale in Perry, Cambridgeshire. A Four bedroom Bungalow on a corner plot with field views, close to Grafham Water.

For the full sales details of this Perry Property – click here

Bargain Loule Villa In The Golden Triangle. This bargain Loule villa in the Golden Triangle is located just north of Almancil having been reduced by €65,000 to €385,000.

It is detached villa and on private plot with off road parking, garage and south facing terrace plus has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fitted kitchen, lounge, dining room.

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Vila Sol Golf Apartment In Vilamoura Algarve. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom bargain Vila Sol golf apartment in Vilamoura Algarve is priced to sell at just €285,000.

The apartment comes fully furnished with air conditioning throughout, fully equipped kitchen and a sun terrace leading out to the swimming pools. Click here for more on this bargain Vila Sol golf apartment in Vilamoura Algarve…

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Villa For Sale In Vale do Lobo Algarve. This golf villa for sale in Vale do Lobo Algarve is located in Vale San Antonio with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms for just €650,000.

Set in the Development of “Vale Santo Antonio”, also known as “Quadradinhos” which can be found within the prestigious golf resort of Vale do Lobo. This villa offers a great location and fantastic value for money for this area. An ideal family holiday home. Click here for more on this villa for sale in Vale do Lobo Algarve…

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Lagos Villa For Sale In Praia da Luz Algarve. This Lagos villa for sale in Praia da Luz Algarve has been reduced by €30,000 to €495,000 with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with a sew view.

This spectacular four bedroom villa has recently been totally renovated into a modern family home with high quality materials. Click here for more on this Lagos villa for sale in Praia da Luz Algarve…

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Property For Sale In Quinta do Lago
Detached Villa In Quinta das Salinas
4 Bedrooms & 4 Bathrooms
Private Swimming Pool
Garage

Property for sale in Quinta do Lago in Quinta das Salinas with a generously sized plot, 4 bedrooms, and ample living space including separate dining room, garage, utility room and even a bar/study area off the lounge. Click here for more on this property for sale in Quinta do Lago…

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Vale do Lobo Algarve Beach & Golf Property. This Vale do Lobo Algarve beach & golf property is semi detached with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus its own south facing swimming pool priced at €860,000.

The villa situated in the prestigious Vale do Lobo beach and golf resort, within short walking distance to the beach. Inside it offers 2 bedrooms (1 en-suite) and spacious living areas. Sold fully furnished. Click here for more on this Vale do Lobo Algarve beach & golf property…

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Algarve Villa For Sale In Loule Portugal. This detached Algarve villa for sale in Loule  Portugal has been recently reduced by €70,000 to €450,000 for a quick sale.

This Detached villa with pool has been lovingly looked after and benefits from being set on a good sized plot. The garage has been converted to self contained guest ANNEXE; With kitchen/diner, lounge, bedroom with ensuite shower room. Click here for more on this Algarve villa for sale in Loule in Portugal…

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Vale do Lobo Golf Resort Cheap Apartment. This Vale do Lobo Golf Resort cheap apartment is is priced at €199,500 much below similar sized apartments on this exclusive resort.

A 1 bedroom apartment with a large lounge/diner, separate kitchen and a bathroom with a terrace overlooking the gardens. Click here for more about this cheap apartment for sale in Vale do Lobo…

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With all of the constant speculation about the world property markets it is encouraging to know that Mallorca is still selling properties.

The lower end of the Mallorca property market is slightly slower having problems this year but the luxury properties are more in demand, according to the media and reports.

Gatehouse International are certainly noticing a huge increase in the level of purchasers looking over 1 Million Euros and our reports show that
- The south-west is proving the most resilient market on Mallorca, with the value of the average sale at just under €1 million.

- The north-east is benefiting from the completion of the new highway from Palma to Manacor and the number of sales is going up, not down.

- Inland, along the Tramuntana mountain range, there’s strong demand for well-located fincas with land, and, ideally, views to the sea.

At Gatehouse International we have a wide range of properties to suit every budget.

We look forward to hearing from you on 0044 1480 434290

The Silver Coast hugs the North Atlantic coastline and stretches from Porto down to Portugal’s capital city, Lisbon.

Until recently the region of the Silver Coast was a well kept secret that only the locals knew about. But now this area, with its rolling landscape, beautiful beaches, great sporting facilities and affordable real estate is a popular destination for tourists, golfers and property investors alike. Listed as the third most profitable location in Europe to invest in (by “A Place in the Sun”), the Silver Coast could be the ideal place to buy a second holiday home investment. The Silver Coast offers good prospects for rental from both the local market and from holidaymakers. The area is cheaper than the Algarve and has the potential of significant property price rises.

For properties for sale on the Silver Coast…… click here

The Silver Coast (locally known as Costa de Prata) is less than an hour’s drive from Lisbon International airport along ….. Read the rest of this article here

Better Homes Plus has been leading the Dubai real estate revolution for over 20 years in the Emirates and given the young history of the country, this really means that they’ve been around longer than most buildings in Dubai. With over 15 branches throughout the emirates catering to property in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and a team of over 700 professionals, it’s no wonder Better Homes Plus is the region’s premier real estate company with the largest selection of Dubai property. So, whether you want to buy, sell, or rent a property in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE, they’ll be happy to assist you. 

Their comprehensive range of Dubai investment property services and Dubai property for sale listings that cover all types of residential and commercial real estate including villas, apartments, short-term rental properties, and office spaces combined with our fun and friendly attitude mean that real estate just isn’t as boring and complex as it used to be. After all, we know property – he’s a great guy!

Better Homes Plus cover a wide range of comprehensive services that cater to international, residential, and commercial markets. But that’s not all we do, we also offer property management and marketing services so that you can rest assured you’re dealing with a thorough and trusted property partner.

The list of services Better Homes Plus offer, include:

Residential Sales and Leasing. Whether you are looking to rent, buy, or sell property, their experienced team of consultants can help you identify a list of potential properties best suited to your requirements. So if it’s a slick city apartment, a dream home in the suburbs, or a holiday home overseas, they’ve got it all covered.

Commercial Sales and Leasing. Offering leasing and sales brokering services for commercial properties, they help you find the best place or return for your business. Their international network, considerable market experience, and sophisticated data system ensures that the requirements of both occupants and landlords are fully met. So whether you need an office, shop, warehouse or labour camp, their Commercial team has the market insight to find and prepare a property that allows your business to achieve its full potential.

International Sales. Better Homes’ specialised team, with its offices and liaisons worldwide, provide strategic advice and sales services to a wide range of commercial and residential clients including developers, investors, and corporate institutions. If you’re interested in buying property overseas, whether in Europe, the Middle East, or the Caribbean, you’ve found the right property partner with Better Homes.

Property Management. From maintenance, lease, and tenant management right through to marketing, financial advice, legal guidance, and a whole host of extra value services; Property Management looks after everything to ensure that your property has and retains a competitive edge.

Short Stays. If you’re looking for a short-term living solution while on holiday or business, they offer tailor-made accommodation in the most attractive residential districts of Dubai.

Find out more about Emerald Hotel Apartments by Better Homes.

Project Sales and Marketing. The Better Homes Plus team provides specialised sales and marketing services for select clients launching prestigious developments. From developing a unique selling point to formulating pricing strategies and achieving the right unit size and mix, the team has the expertise to make a good project a runaway success.

Better Plus. Better Plus, Better Homes’ one call service provider, offers its clients reliable, high quality, and best-price home and lifestyle services. By sorting out your requirements, no matter how simple or diverse they may be, we help you improve the quality of your life and find ways to bring you convenient peace of mind.

Better Homes, plus better value! That’s how Globalprops.com helps the buyer. But, if you are a real estate agent today, you will need more than better homes.

The International real estate agent today, will need to offer their better homes, plus better web marketing. Most International property agents just settle for a nice looking web site.

One site that looks like it’s set to outperform other global property sites is Globalprops.com. Their web marketing skills allow them to create a brand new site for an estate agent, then make the site rise through the ranks until it reaches the top of the major search engines on almost any given keyword, or phrase.

How do they do it? Well, that will remain with their web master. But if you want a better site, for for your homes for sale, the surprise is IT’S ALL FREE!

So,

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• you get your properties listed on another international property portal for free
• and, you don’t have to lift a finger!

Read on here….

Looking for the dream Italian property for less than £250,000?

How about this fantastic restored villa, set in a sublime location, in the untouched area of Italy, known as Puglia ( Apulia ).

The Italian property is set in the  area of Fasano. It is a trulli of 180 sqm in a sublime panoramic location. The property has 3 bedrooms, off entrance hall/lounge, large kitchen, large storeroom or additional bedroom, bathroom. A Plan is available at the featured Italian property estate agent site.

There is additional accommodation in a converted stable, currently an apartment with 1 bedroom, kitchen bathroom and cellar.

The Trulli also has a car port and the external patio areas all have stone paving. The land, with various trees, extends for around 8,000 sq m. Short distance from the sea.

View this bargain trulli villa in Puglia here.

Fractional ownership property in the Algarve is becoming a cheap way to own an apartment on a golf development in Portugal.

One development that has successfully offered fractional share property in the Algarve is Pestana Golf Resort.

The dream of owning a beautiful holiday or retirement home in the Algarve with its warm climate the unique and superb beaches and golf courses involves a major financial investment and is sometimes difficult to justify if the property is only used occasionally. There is an Alternative: The Four Owner Plan at the Pestana Golf Resort Carvoeiro a convenient rotating system gives each owner the opportunity to enjoy the mild climate of the Algarve throughout the year. For a relatively small investment you become part owner of a freehold property which is yours to enjoy throughout the year on a rotating basis. With three other independent parties you own a luxury apartment at Pestana Golf & Resorts each quarter secured by individual title deeds.

Prices range from €85,250 to €145.900 for Apartments to Linked Villas with the popular four owner plan. The owners can use the property for thirteen weeks of the year. Pestana Golf Resort Four Owner Plan is a freehold purchase and the Title Deeds are registered with the Land Registry in Portugal.

Buying fractional ownership property, through this well proven system, considerably reduces the cost of ownership as it is split into four equal parts each owner using the property for thirteen weeks of the year. This system has been devised whereby each owner is not limited to any one period of the year. For example during one year they may occupy the property during April August and December and in the next year March July and November. Each property is purchased fully furnished the interior being designed to ensure comfort and luxury using the highest standards of furnishings and fabrics.

Pestana golf resorts professional management team takes care of the maintenance and administration of your property. These personalised services allow you to fully enjoy your leisure time in your home. With each purchased period ownership brings a range of generous reductions within the group which include reductions on green fees reductions for your guests etc. Golf membership for two people is offered with each period membership also brings reduced bar & restaurant bills at the three clubhouses.

Elite Realty are members of the International Estate agents Global Property Network called Globalprops where there are estate agents from all over the World offering a wide choice of properties for sale including fractional ownership offers.

To view an example of a fractional ownership property in the Algarve, on the Pestana Golf Resort, go here.

Spanish estate agent, Coles of Spain, have a bargain property for sale.

Priced at just €99,000 ( about £80,000 … go here to make an accurate currency conversion), this 2 bedroom golf apartment is an absolute bargain.

This first floor apartment has just been reduced, as it’s now a distressed property sale, and is set in the sublime location of Valle del Este golf resort in Andalucia, Spain. The apartment is fully furnished. The golf is great and superb value. Access to the Mojacar area is fantastic by air, land or sea and it’s difficult to find a cheaper golf property for sale.

The course is around 15 minutes to the beach and Valle Del Este has its own beach club offering a very good restaurant/bar and outdoor pool. The airport of Almeria is around 45 minutes and Murcia is 1 hour and 10 minutes away. The development of Valle del Este offers great facilities such as a luxury hotel, an 18 hole golf course, golf club, pro shop, driving range and practise putting area. The hotel offers a fitness club and spa treatment centre. Valle del Este also has a Commercial centre with bars, restaurants and shops. These facilities are a short walk from the apartment AN AMAZING OFFER!

The International Property agent’s network, Globalprops, has this Spanish based estate agent as part of their global property network. They have many distressed bargain properties for sale in the Almeria region of Spain.

View the apartment here.

Luxury Algarve property agent, Elite Realty, have just become another Portuguese estate agent to join the Global Property Network.

They are based in the Western Algarve town of Lagos and offer a wide range of luxury properties for sale. Whether you are looking for an Oceanside villa with far-reaching seaviews, a farmhouse in the country, a holiday home or an investment home, the ladies at Elite Realty will be able to help.

Sara and Sandra are both Portuguese and, if they don’t have what you are looking for already on their books, they will use all of their local contacts to find you that perfect home in the sun. Offering homes for sale in Western Portugal makes their job relatively easy. The location is stunning. There’s miles of sandy beaches, small private coves and gorgeous private villas set in sublime locations.

Visit Elite Realty for great value luxury homes for sale in the Algarve.