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    <copyright>Copyright 2008 Oliver Finn</copyright>
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      <title>Foxtons penalise Chiswick</title>
      <description>Chiswick homeowners can expect to pay more to sell their properties as Foxtons join the growing list of estate agents that are raising fees amid market decline...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=69</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Energy performance expert joins Oliver Finn </title>
      <description>Meet Dave Holmes, Chiswick&apos;s new energy performance professional...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=68</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How to create more space</title>
      <description>Can&apos;t afford a bigger home or downsizing to a smaller one? Reveal the tardis within by controlling your clutter...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=67</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Who&apos;s got your keys? </title>
      <description>Millions of people lose their house keys every year and have also lost track of spare sets...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=66</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Most mortgage advisers fail Which? test</title>
      <description>An undercover investigation has found that many mortgage advisers are not giving sound advice... </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=65</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oliver Finn launches West London HIPs </title>
      <description>Extensive research results in a new home information pack service for Chiswick homeowners and landlords...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=64</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>W4 tops London&apos;s rental market</title>
      <description>Two-bed flats in Chiswick have the strongest rental yield in London.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=63</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Are you being greenwashed? </title>
      <description>Make sure you know the facts when building &apos;green&apos;...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=62</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Sell-and-rent-back is not all it seems</title>
      <description>These schemes offer property owners a fast-fix from debt but are full of pitfalls for the unwary. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=61</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Unsellables</title>
      <description>Selling your property? How to make sure your dream home isn&apos;t a buyers worst nightmare...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=60</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Price drops not a problem for the average homeowner </title>
      <description>Homeowners who bought as recently as four years ago need not be too worried about negative equity...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=59</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2008 sees the final breakdown of traditional estate agents</title>
      <description>Online estate agency is poised for dramatic growth at the expense of branch-based agents...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=58</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Journey to the centre of the earth</title>
      <description>Ever wondered what&apos;s on the other side of the world to your Chiswick property? Find your polar opposite... </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=57</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How to attract the perfect buyer</title>
      <description>Today&apos;s tough market requires sellers to think like professionals.  Here&apos;s how...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=56</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Jettison stamp duty for first-time buyers</title>
      <description>Could stamp duty reforms level the playing field and boost the property market?</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=55</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>London property prices grow 6.9 per cent in May</title>
      <description>The latest national Land Registry figures show London is the best performer... </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=54</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>OFT approves estate agents&apos; redress scheme </title>
      <description>From October, all estate agents must have official approval, and not before time says Christian Harper of Oliver Finn...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=53</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Homeowners to compete to be green</title>
      <description>David Cameron encourages householders to keep up with the Joneses&apos; - but only if they&apos;re green...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=52</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Don&apos;t forget your pets on moving day</title>
      <description>This week Oliver Finn shares some sound advice on how to take the strain out of moving Britney, Rocky, Tweety and Hammy... </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=51</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Home movers stay put on Friday 13th</title>
      <description>Friday is a popular day to move house, except when it falls on the 13th...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=50</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Alastair Campbell&apos;s advice to the property industry</title>
      <description>King of spin Alastair Campbell tells property professionals to &apos;defend your record&apos;...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=49</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Property values increase with DIY</title>
      <description>Owners and first time buyers are investing in home improvements to boost the value of their properties...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=48</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Don&apos;t be a victim - protect your identity</title>
      <description>A not-for-profit UK register has been set up to guard your identity if your property is burgled...
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      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=47</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Are you a property virgin?</title>
      <description>The trials and tribulations of first time buyers...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=46</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Property market stable but confidence is shaky</title>
      <description>Despite a lack of confidence and universally downbeat house price predictions, property is stabilising...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=45</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Seven million households are living with NERDs</title>
      <description>How many Chiswick properties are home to a NERD (Never Ending Renovation Drama)?</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=44</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How to deal with negative equity</title>
      <description>Are you at risk of negative equity?  Read our brief guide...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=43</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Government gives first time buyers a helping hand</title>
      <description>New support to help first time buyers get a foot on the property ladder has just been announced by Housing Minister Caroline Flint...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=42</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fall in house prices?  No problem.  </title>
      <description>Does anyone care if house prices go down?  Not if the results of a new BBC survey are to be believed...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=41</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Throw a lifeline not a noose</title>
      <description>Why do certain estate agents and property market analysts insist on talking the property market down?  Christian Harper of Oliver Finn has had enough.   </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=40</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mortgages are still around if you know where to look</title>
      <description>If you&apos;re thinking of buying property in Chiswick, it is still possible to source large loans at reasonable rates, even in these credit crunched times...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=39</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Andy Shaw joins the team at Oliver Finn</title>
      <description>Andy Shaw has been appointed sales negotiator at flat-fee estate agent Oliver Finn.  Andy brings a wealth of local experience - and a love of Chiswick - to the role...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=38</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Use your garden to extend your living space</title>
      <description>How can you extend the living space in your Chiswick property?  Think beyond the loft and side extension and move into the garden...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=37</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Parents give children a leg up the property ladder</title>
      <description>With house prices out of reach for most first time buyers, the &apos;bank of mum and dad&apos; is coming to the rescue of the children...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=36</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bricks and mortar is safe as houses</title>
      <description>Christian Harper of Oliver Finn takes a behind-the-headlines look at the market effect on Chiswick property prices...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=35</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Why this estate agent is firmly in favour of HIPs </title>
      <description>Home Information Packs (HIPS) have come under fire from many directions but Christian Harper of Oliver Finn explains why he&apos;s a supporter...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=34</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What will happen to Chiswick house prices?</title>
      <description>Christian Harper of Oliver Finn interprets the Chiswick property market...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=33</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Darling&apos;s Budget offers a prop to homeowners and buyers</title>
      <description>Chancellor Alistair Darling disclosed measures designed to people to get onto the housing ladder and struggling mortgage holders...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=32</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>It&apos;s debt freedom day</title>
      <description>Monday 10th March is declared Debt Freedom Day - as long as you don&apos;t mention the mortgage...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=31</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>One in three favour property over pensions for retirement</title>
      <description>A new study conducted by AXA shows that over a third of people invest in property as an alternative way to save for the future...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=30</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hounslow council tax set for zero increase</title>
      <description>Despite spiralling council tax bills across the country, Hounslow council has just agreed to once again freeze its share of the council tax bill...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=29</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Budget Day 12th March - time to revise stamp duty?</title>
      <description>Alistair Darling, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, will deliver his first Budget on 12 March. Many would-be home buyers are hopeful that he will include a revision of stamp duty...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=28</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Shall I develop up, out, down or simply move away? </title>
      <description>With the cost of moving house soaring ever higher, many homeowners are opting to improve their homes.....</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=27</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Meet the owner of OliverFinn</title>
      <description>Who is OliverFinn? - Not who but what. OliverFinn is a company that thinks it is time for the property industry to embrace the 21st century.....</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=26</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Vendors abandon traditional Estate Agents in favour of flat fees</title>
      <description>OliverFinn, the Chiswick based flat fees agency, has experienced 120% increase in revenues in the past six months .....</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=25</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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