Keep weather eye open Jul 24 2010
WHY is it that my articles seem to revolve around the weather? I’m not obsessed with the weather or at least no more than the average Englishman, it’s because defects in our homes usually start with the effect of the weather. more
Rook Matthews Sayer opens Whitley Bay branch Jul 24 2010
A NEW branch of Rook Matthews Sayer has opened in Whitley Bay signalling the estate agency’s growing confidence in the property market. more
Check out that 'dream home' Jul 24 2010
MANY of us aspire to make a move from the urban environment to the countryside. Perhaps the notion that making such a move will deliver a better lifestyle is part of our national psyche. more
Open day at delightful detached Wallsend home Jul 24 2010
AN open day is being held at a property in a sought-after area of Wallsend. The well-presented, four- bedroom home has much to offer families, as it is in an area with good schools and shops close by. more
1930s Morpeth home with great views Jul 24 2010
FOR those seeking privacy and a dramatic setting with spellbinding views, Heighley Rigg just two miles north of Morpeth ticks all the boxes. more
Perfect if you’re starting out Jul 24 2010
STARTER homes in a countryside setting are proving to be a huge hit with first-time buyers. more
High-quality affordable homes Jul 24 2010
HOMEBUYERS can aim really high at affordable prices by visiting the latest phase of Keepmoat Homes’ High View development in Blaydon. With prices starting from just £74,196 for a two- bedroom Aldwych and with assisted purchase schemes available, this development offers exceptional value for money. more
Helping hand on to ladder Jul 24 2010
A WINDOW of opportunity has opened for those who are seeking to get on to the housing ladder at Great North Park. more
Belford home full of historic beauty Jul 17 2010 MARKET House is a home full of history and surprises. Built in 1769, owners Fiona and Nick Renner Thompson have transformed the Northumberland property from a derelict shell into a stunning family home. more
The dangers of dry rot Jul 17 2010
MY OLD boss was always saying that everything goes in cycles. No sooner do you think you have seen the end to particular problems, before they return with a vengeance. more
Three of a kind: Alnwick homes Jul 17 2010
homemaker has searched the pretty market town of Alnwick and found three beautiful properties for sale. more