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A delightful detached By JULIA BENNETT

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BISPHAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S very own white house oozes class and style in every room. The three bedroomed detached house, in a sought after location, is beautifully decorated in neutral colours to suit all tastes. From the moment you walk in you can tell the property has been newly refurbished throughout. The stunning lounge features an electric fire with surround and picture rail while the study would be ideal as an office for potential buyers to work from home, with a bay window letting in a lot of light. Modern fixtures and fittings can be found in the kitchen diner which boasts part wooden and part tiled flooring and a range of new

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Price: ÂŁ249,950

Summary: Large three bedroomed detached property Address: Devonshire Road, Bispham

Agent: Broomheads, 274 Church Street, Blackpool (01253) 292222

wall and base units with complimentary work surfaces. The kitchen is also fitted with an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, integral fridge, washing machine and dishwasher, electric oven and gas hob.

Residential agents House call Advertiser focus: Allitt Editorial: 01253 400888 EDITOR : Steve Singleton 2244

The dining room is perfect for entertaining guests. There is also a downstairs wc and loft access on the first floor landing. Now to upstairs where there are three large bedrooms. The master bedroom, which

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is fitted with built-in wardrobes and a lovely window seat, boasts en suite facilities. The main family bathroom, which is fitted with a skylight, is tiled. The three piece suite comprises a panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush wc. Outside, more stunning features await. The rear garden is part lawned with floral borders and a paved patio area which would be perfect for summer barbecues. The front garden is part lawned and part paved, providing off road parking with a gate for added security. The house is fitted with Upvc double glazing and gas central heating. Viewing is highly recommended, but strictly by appointment through the selling agents.

Advertiser focus: Headway New developments Property focus Advertising: 01253 361810

PROPERTY MANAGER: Wendy Roberts 2734 SALES REPRESENTATIVES: Kim Taylor, Michelle Disley 2735

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TELEPHONE SALES: Darren Stacey 2748 COPY PROCESSOR: Tracy McCormaic 2759

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Estate agency launches part exchange scheme PART exchange was first pioneered more than 30 years ago by house builders, and now, with a continued slow down in the housing market, Allitt Estate Agency has launched a part exchange scheme for the Fylde Coast. Justin Allitt, managing director of Allitt Estate Agency said: “We have launched this scheme in a bid to eradicate chains and specifically broken chains, which were such a feature of property sales throughout last year.” “Our vendors wanted to find a house but were worried that they would not be able to sell their own home in time.” With some national builders using part exchange schemes successfully over the last few years, Allitt Estate Agency first offered it to their clients a few months ago and had immediate results. Nicola Cross, manager of the Allitt Cleveleys office explained: “We sold properties through part exchange in the Cleveleys area at the end of last year, so we felt it could really speed a move for our vendors throughout the Fylde Coast.” For further information contact any of part exchange advisers in the Allitt offices through out the Fylde Coast or look in The Gazette Thursday property supplement.

An agent’s view Q

I own a ground floor flat which has another flat above. Recently there was an overflow in the bathroom in the upstairs flat that caused damage to my property. This is the second time it has happened. The first time the landlord of the upstairs flat sent his agent round to assess the damage and organise repairs. This time he says it is nothing to do with his flat and will not even come round to assess the damage. I am an owner-occupier and we have the freehold between us. Please advise.

The landlord upstairs owes you a duty of care to take reasonable steps to prevent damage being caused to your flat. If you want

to get the landlord to carry out the repairs caused by the overflow at his expense you would have to take him to court on the basis of his negligence. You would then have to prove he was aware of the problems and the likely damage to your property and did nothing about it. But there is no point in seeking a remedy through the courts in an instance like an overflow of water. This is better dealt with by an insurance claim on your house contents policy. Even though the overflow came from upstairs, your own insurance should pay

Justin Allitt, of Allitt Estate Agency, answers readers’ property questions

under the escape of water section. Your insurer would either then subrogate on the landlord’s insurer to get their money back, because he caused the damage, or, provided he was actually liable at law, if he has liability insurance then that would pay. Obviously, you cannot claim on the landlord's policy, but you can ask him to pass the matter to his insurers.

About 18 months ago I bought a property with a friend as tenants in common. My circumstances have now changed and I wish

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to sell, but my co-owner is refusing to sell. Given that the deed wasn’t signed do I have any legal right to force a sale as per the conditions defined in the document?

Yes you can still force a sale, but to do so you'll need to apply to a court for an “order for sale”. However, I’m not convinced that forcing a sale is the best way to go. You’ll need to take legal advice, as will your co-owner, which can be expensive, and the chances are that you might not get as good a price for the property as you would if you both put it on the market voluntarily.

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A top service for rentals MOST landlords will know the benefits of using an agent who is a member of ARLA. The Association of Residential Letting Agents provides full client protection for their landlords and tenants alike. With so many new names appearing in local newspapers and “To Let” boards appearing almost daily, it’s important to be sure that your interests are looked after and that you have protection for your property and rental monies. HeadWay, the letting specialist’s own managing director is a fellow of ARLA who will ensure that you will have the very best service that an agent can provide, along with the assurances of a professional company dealing with your rentals. As a company whose aim is to provide the very highest standards in letting, they strive to continually improve both the service and standards offered. They advertise all their available

properties on Propertyfinder.com – one of the largest property portals that the internet can offer, which integrates with their own interactive website and software. Their website can be found at www.headway.uk.net and contains information for landlords as well as an up-to-date list of available properties. All new instructions are added to both sites within 24 hours along with photographs, full information and location maps to make it easy to find properties. They also advertise in the local newspapers and magazines along with other relevant media from time to time. They are waiting to upload their property portfolio to propertylive. co.uk. This is ARLA’s own new internet portal which has been produced with the National Federation of Property Professionals and will no doubt prove one of the most extensive internet

advertising sites and which will only be available to professional agents. Most landlords will be aware of the legal requirements regarding the letting of properties. As the current regulations require many criteria to be fulfilled, some even before the property can be advertised, HeadWay has produced the Platinum Service. This service will provide landlords with the peace of mind to know that all of the legal requirements and more, are taken care of and that they have a rent guarantee and legal insurance cover in place. Please contact the office for further details. Why not contact HeadWay and discuss your requirements? They will do their utmost to provide both landlords and tenants with the very best possible service standards. Furthermore they operate a No Let – No Fee policy and their commissions are deducted from rental

income – that also means that you pay nothing until a tenant is found for your property. Other benefits include no administration charges for applications, free valuations, “out of hours” appointments, free management transfers plus many more.

Call today to arrange an appointment. HeadWay – the letting specialists – they are NOT an estate agent, CONTACTS: Tel: (01253) 857001, (0845) 257 5715 (local rate); 07812825250 (mobile); headwaypm @aol.com (email); www.headway.uk.net

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Modernised terraced property

Contemporary detached

Curzon Road, Poulton

West Drive, Thornton Cleveleys

£124,950

An attractively modernised terraced property benefiting from double glazing and gas central heating. A vestibule leads directly into a lounge which has the original floorboards as does the dining room which also has two built in dressers. The kitchen is fitted with white units and has an integrated oven and hob. Upstairs, there is a bathroom and two bedrooms, one with the original fireplace. The rear yard is mainly flagged and has a raised decked area.

Smart Move (01253) 295369

£399,950

A contemporary four/five bedroomed detached home having a formal lounge, dining room, modern breakfast kitchen, conservatory, bathroom and en-suite facilities. There is oak flooring and internal doors, a piped music system, gas central heating and double glazing. The extensive rear garden has a wide variety of trees, a summer house and a pavilion with heated hot tub. There is also an enclosed cattery, a private breeding cattery currently being run fom the premises.

Entwistle Green (01253) 852341

Is your dream home here?

Well-presented semi Kelsons Avenue, Thornton Cleveleys

£135,000

A well-presented semi detached house with accomodation comprising; hallway, lounge, dining room with doors to the rear garden, kitchen wth oven, hob and integrated fridge freezer, bathroom and three bedrooms, one with fitted furniture. The property also benefits from double glazing and central heating. The front garden is partially enclosed and a driveway leads to the detached garage. To the rear there is a lawn and a raised decked area.

Farrel Heyworth (01253) 858200

Four bedroom family home Egerton Road, North Shore

£99,950

This nicely presented garden terrace house is suitable for a large family having accomodation comprising: hallway, wc, lounge, dining room, kitchen/diner, four bedrooms and bathroom. The hall and lounge have laminate flooring. There is also gas central heating, double glazing, a walled front garden and a yard to the rear offering provision for off street parking.

Oystons (01253) 622225