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Archive for August, 2008

property prices and growth

The couple opposite me had their house for sale for ages. Months and months and months. It finally sold in March to an investment buyer, and it’s currently rented out.
Interestingly, it’s quite easy to find out the prices that houses have been selling for in an area if you use the website houseprices.co.uk. The information [...]

taking on debt: do personal or market forces rule?

Now is a great time not to be looking to take on more debt, because it’s harder (and more expensive) to come by, due to the credit crunch.
On the other hand, in your own personal circumstances, when is it a good time to take on debt? And should you take into account the external market?
taking [...]

more on moving for a lower cost of living

I posted the other day on whether you would consider moving for a lower cost of living, and in response to me and a commentator names Jerry, guinness416 wrote the following comment:
Yeah, I agree people move for opportunities Jerry but that’s the point - you have to have something to move TO rather than just [...]

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