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Alan Cleaver

Alan Cleaver, 51, is a journalist living in Cumbria who has worked on both regional and national newspapers. He has a particular interest in online media and digital technology.

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Online House Hunter: Talking Torquay, Property

Online House Hunter: Talking Torquay

Some 40,000 years ago the first modern humans decided to leave Africa and settle in Torquay. Online House Hunter Alan Cleaver isn’t surprised…

By | Property | Friday, 4 November 2011 at 10:22 am

Online House Hunter: Spotting problems, Property

Online House Hunter: Spotting problems

More and more information is being made available online to highlight the problems – and plus points – of neighbourhoods. They can be a valuable tool for house-hunters.

By | Property | Thursday, 3 November 2011 at 10:27 am

Online House Hunter: Willesden and Kensal Rise, Property

Online House Hunter: Willesden and Kensal Rise

Our Online House Hunter turns his spotlight on Willesden and Kensal Rise…

By | Property | Wednesday, 2 November 2011 at 9:56 am

Online House Hunter: Haunted Houses, Property

Online House Hunter: Haunted Houses

Do ghosts add value to a house or detract from it?

By | Property | Monday, 31 October 2011 at 1:14 pm

Online House Hunter: Banking on riverside homes, Property

Online House Hunter: Banking on riverside homes

Hunting for a home by the river, a lake or the sea? Learn about the risks, how to minimise them and how to find that riverside idyll…

By | Property | Friday, 28 October 2011 at 10:43 am

Online House Hunter: Focus on Teddington, Property

Online House Hunter: Focus on Teddington

This week the property spotlight falls on TW11 and the suburb of Teddington…

By | Property | Wednesday, 26 October 2011 at 7:00 am

Online House Hunter: Northern frights, Property

Online House Hunter: Northern frights

Average house prices may be rising down south but there’s still work to be done ‘up north’. Alan Cleaver reports…

By | Property | Monday, 24 October 2011 at 7:00 am

Online House Hunter: Homes with designs on cheaper bills, Property

Online House Hunter: Homes with designs on cheaper bills

With an eye on gas and electric bills, home-buyers could be swayed into buying a new-build home. Online House Hunter Alan Cleaver shares his links…

By | Property | Friday, 21 October 2011 at 7:00 am

Online House Hunter: Belles of Shoreditch, Property

Online House Hunter: Belles of Shoreditch

Spitalfields, Shoreditch and near-neighbour Hoxton – are a showcase for mixed development. And a proud community is the worthy reward.

By | Property | Wednesday, 19 October 2011 at 7:00 am

Online House Hunter: Value for your money, Property

Online House Hunter: Value for your money

The average price of a terraced home in England and Wales has dropped to £124,060. Online House Hunter Alan Cleaver sees what you can buy for your money.

By | Property | Tuesday, 18 October 2011 at 7:00 am

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