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    <copyright>Copyright 2010 Oliver Finn</copyright>
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      <title>OFT ignores plea for estate agency regulation</title>
      <description>Estate agents need licensing says Chiswick estate agent.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=130</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Citizens Advice warns of money transfer scam for &apos;phantom&apos; flats </title>
      <description>A warning to beware when searching for rental accommodation online.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=129</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Steps to avoid frozen or burst pipes </title>
      <description>Severe cold weather can freeze and burst pipes causing New 
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      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=128</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Selling your Chiswick property</title>
      <description>Thinking of selling your flat or house in W4? Cleanliness adds up to £5,000 to the value.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=127</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Latest league table for Chiswick primary schools</title>
      <description>Outstanding results for schools in W4. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=126</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Good schools add value to Chiswick property</title>
      <description>Top primary schools push up property prices in Chiswick but what does this mean in hard cash? </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=125</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Exam success for Chiswick property professional</title>
      <description>A Chiswick estate agent has secured a nationally recognised industry qualification.
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      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=124</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cyclists and pedestrians should be seen and be safe </title>
      <description> Chiswick estate agent OliverFinn has 2000 high-visibility jackets to give away. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=123</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Who lives in Chiswick? </title>
      <description>Locals move to W4 in their thirties, trade up the property ladder and often stay for good.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=122</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mortgage market update</title>
      <description>Hayley Buck&apos;s latest overview of mortgage deals. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=121</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Lodgers help recession-proof Chiswick properties</title>
      <description>Chiswick homeowners take on lodgers to help pay the mortgage. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=120</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Home sales hurt by undervaluing</title>
      <description>Some lenders deliberately undervalue leaving buyers with a shortfall.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=119</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 8 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Shared ownership is the cheapest option for homehunters</title>
      <description>Such schemes have helped 155,000 households get a foot on the property ladder.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=117</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 8 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Househunters return to the market in force</title>
      <description>Potential buyers are flooding back to the market.  </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=116</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Budget 2009: a water pistol to put out a fire</title>
      <description>Some of the changes will help the property market but how will they affect you?</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=115</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Convert your knowledge of Chiswick into cash </title>
      <description>Chiswick property firm offers locals the chance to cash in on their knowledge of W4. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=113</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>More upfront facts could help sell a home</title>
      <description>Latest HIP regulations could boost confidence as buyers can act on facts rather than gut instinct.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=114</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Save £1000&apos;s when buying your Chiswick property </title>
      <description>Chiswick estate agents Oliver Finn welcome the potential benefits of Property Information Questionnaires. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=112</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Key changes to HIPs if you are buying or selling a home in Chiswick</title>
      <description>Here we outline the significant changes to Home Information Packs from 6 April 2009.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=111</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Now everyone can see your Chiswick property on Street View</title>
      <description>Googlers can now view images of your Chiswick house, flat, car and garden.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=110</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chiswick property market benefits from tax freeze</title>
      <description>Welcome news for anyone buying or selling a Chiswick home. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=109</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Credit crunch forces homeowners to go green</title>
      <description>How green is your Chiswick home? Reduce your carbon footprint to reduce your bills.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=108</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How will your mortgage lender react if one of you loses your job?</title>
      <description>Independent mortgage adviser Hayley Buck on breaking the news to lenders.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=107</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Boomerangers return to live with mum and dad </title>
      <description>A new generation of baby boomers - baby boomerangers - return to the family home as they can&apos;t afford to move out.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=106</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Is now the best time to buy another Chiswick property? </title>
      <description>As expected, the bank interest rate is reduced again to a new, all-time-low of 1%.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=105</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Protect your Chiswick property from the Arctic weather</title>
      <description>With more snow forecast, what should you do to safeguard your Chiswick home?</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=104</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Euro bargain hunters target Chiswick properties</title>
      <description>The decline in sterling and the London property market is tempting euro buyers - and their sights are set on homes in W4. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=103</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Thousands of mortgage holders overpay </title>
      <description>Thousands of homeowners are taking advantage of low interest rates by making monthly overpayments to their mortgage.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=102</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Landlords ride out the credit crunch</title>
      <description>Most landlords are resilient and will withstand the hard times. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=101</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Who is passing on the rate cut?</title>
      <description>Over 4m borrowers will pay less after the Bank of England today slashed the interest rate to its lowest ever level. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=100</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Low cost homes near Chiswick </title>
      <description>Could a home ownership scheme help you get on the Chiswick property ladder?</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=99</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 6 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A little festive cheer for borrowers</title>
      <description>Mortgage rates have come down but beware of future pitfalls says independent mortgage adviser Hayley Buck. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=98</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Homebuyers are less gloomy</title>
      <description>Despite depressing predictions for the property market, there is some Christmas cheer for sellers.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=97</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Is there a Westfield effect on Chiswick property?</title>
      <description>The giant new shopping centre in Shepherd&apos;s Bush, is set to blur the postcode boundaries and house prices in West London.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=96</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>London house prices likely to stabilise</title>
      <description>The worst is over for house prices in London, according to one London estate agent.  </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=95</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 9 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Interest rate cut to 2 per cent</title>
      <description>The Bank of England has cut rates to the lowest level since 1951. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=94</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 4 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Christmas is a busy time for burglars</title>
      <description>Check your contents insurance covers your festive purchases...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=93</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Best buy tracker mortgage</title>
      <description>Lenders are finally passing on base rate cuts but what is the impact on Chiswick property? </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=92</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Spice up your garden to deter squirrels </title>
      <description>Advice to householders on how to protect bird tables from hungry squirrels. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=91</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Now is a good time to move up the ladder</title>
      <description>With lower prices and cheaper borrowing, it&apos;s never been a better time to buy a Chiswick property...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=90</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rate cut makes it cheaper to buy than rent a Chiswick property</title>
      <description>Reactions to the dramatic interest rate cut...
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      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=89</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 7 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Interest rates slashed to three percent</title>
      <description>The Bank of England has cut interest rates by 1½ percent, its lowest rate since 1955. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=87</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Halloween and Bonfire Night warning for homeowners</title>
      <description>Check your home insurance covers your Chiswick property from Halloween and Guy Fawkes celebrations. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=86</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Properties to let in Chiswick could benefit from a government shake up</title>
      <description>The Rugg Report could spell good news for people looking for rental property in Chiswick...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=85</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rental demand up by 50%</title>
      <description>Lack of mortgage finance is pushing would-be buyers into renting and would-be sellers into landlords...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=84</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Axe The Agent? </title>
      <description>Could a new BBC show help you to sell your Chiswick property?...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=83</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Selling your Chiswick property in a buyers market</title>
      <description>If you have a house or flat for sale in Chiswick, here&apos;s how to avoid being gazundered. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=82</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bank of England rate cut</title>
      <description>Rather than reduce repayments, use the half-point cut in interest rates to chip away at your outstanding loan...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=81</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>HIPs providers challenged by Trading Standards</title>
      <description>In a recent investigation, Trading Standards officers found flaws in five out of six Home Information Packs...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=80</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Don&apos;t get a dodgy HIP</title>
      <description>Accredited Home Information Pack (HIP) provider Dave Holmes explains the pitfalls...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=79</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>October 1 brings EPC deadline</title>
      <description>Landlords must show new tenants their Energy Performance Rating or pay a £200 fine. </description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=76</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Use your Chiswick property to earn £4,250 (tax free)</title>
      <description>Join the growing number of locals renting out spare rooms to earn extra cash.</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=75</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Price sensibly if you really want to sell</title>
      <description>Buyers are still in love with Chiswick properties - but only if the price is right...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=74</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rental properties in W4 are taking up the slack</title>
      <description>The last three months have seen a dramatic increase in the rental market in Chiswick...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=73</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fannie and Freddie bailout brings mortgage relief</title>
      <description>What is the impact of the US mortgage rescue on the Chiswick property market?</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=72</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Properties damaged due to unauthorised parties</title>
      <description>It can pay to be a party pooper as Chiswick&apos;s teenagers celebrate exam results...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=71</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Green properties sell faster and are worth more</title>
      <description>Buyers are willing to pay an average of £3,350 more for a green home...</description>
      <link>http://www.oliverfinn.com/pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=70</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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 most homeowners</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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      <description>With the cost of moving house soaring ever higher, many homeowners are opting to improve their homes.....</description>
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