The usefulness of the internet in everyday life part 2

I discovered a new concept on the web today - the Land Registry have decided to bulk sell house price information. And some sites are giving it away for free, which is nice.

Take OurProperty.co.uk for example which allows you to register and perform 20 searches per week. An excellent tool for nosey neighbours, people who are just wondering what their house might be worth this week and, probably most importantly, estate agents.

One of the most important jobs for an estate agent is valuing property and, clearly, knowing what neighbouring properties sold for recently is of great benefit.

In fact I am surprised such valuable information is available for nothing.

The aforementioned OurProperty.co.uk website is very well implemented, quick and simple to use. However there are other similar sites mentioned and linked from this BBC News article.

Must go, I need to find out how much a mate spent on his house.

Ivan Noble

Like many people I have been following Ivan Noble's diaries on the BBC website. The dairies follow his fight with cancer. For about 18 months I have been reading the thought provoking words posted every 2-4 weeks.

Today I heard that Ivan has died.

I submitted this to the Your Tributes page.

Ivan

You have touched many people with your honest and frank diary, me included. Thanks for sharing.

I truly hope that your son, who you lived to see born last year, and daughter inherit your strength, courage and compassion. They will surely go far.

Take care up there.

Paul