A couple from Dubai have bought a Clacton home over the internet - without ever stepping foot inside it.

Neville and Ruth Sewell found the bungalow as a result of searching the net and after pressing a few buttons they have now nearly purchased it.

Estate agents Single Rose, of Station Road, Clacton, said it was the first time it had sold a house over the net.

Mr and Mrs Sewell spotted the bungalow in Anchor Road, Clacton, on a property website.

They e-mailed Single Rose three weeks ago, which then faxed them more details and took internal photos of the two-bedroomed home.

The Sewells offered the £72,995 asking price and the hi-tech sale is going through.

The couple also bought two flats in the town at Middlesex Court, Holland Road, Clacton.

Steve Singleton, a partner at Single Rose, said: "They are a British couple who have been working in Dubai. They will still be working there but will be in England more so they wanted a base.

"It is the first time we have done it but we do get quite a few inquiries.

"When we first were connected I thought we could advertise on it but I'm surprised by the amount of inquiries we get - now I'm a true believer."

The only hold-up is that Dorothy and Dennis Higgins, both 78, who own the Anchor Road home, are using a more traditional way of moving - and are still waiting to find somewhere to go.

Mrs Higgins said: "We have heard of the internet but we never dreamed estate agents went on it. We were surprised, it just happened overnight."

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