Source - Winter

SOURCE 2021 WINTER ISSUE

I nfluential Marketing see page 14 K itchen Trends see page 34 S ustainability see page 45

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A wonderful period family house in a commanding position within this coveted village

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Welcome

to our latest edition of Source However it has affected us, I should think that most of us are pleased that 2020 is over and that we are moving into a new year. Our economy has been under huge strain, with the Government borrowing like never before to try and provide stability. The Chancellors challenge must now be to balance financial support with providing economic stimulus and managing debt. We would be wise to anticipate some financial pain in the medium term. We start 2021 however with proven vaccines and as we see the roll out to the most vulnerable and a plan for mass vaccination, it would appear that our actions will not be so shaped by the pandemic. The vaccine should provide a significant boost to morale and general wellbeing and the basis for a return to some economic normality.

The property market has flourished in a most extraordinary way during the pandemic, with upward pressure on prices and very high transactional volumes. No doubt low interest rates and a stamp duty holiday have played their part in this phenomenon. However, throughout my career I have learned the one thing that stimulates the market more than anything else is sentiment. It’s about how we feel about our future, how we want to live our lives and where we want to live them. And of course the actions of others influence our actions, and help us to justify our decisions, and so many of us have made the decision to move house.

I’m writing this introduction to Source at my dining room table. My wife is on a video conference call in the study, the children are at school. Similar scenarios are playing out every day across the country. Our relationship with our homes has changed, and most of us have spent more time there than ever before. Beyond being our place for family and relaxation, it has become a place of sanctuary and security, and also our work zone. Technology has allowed for a smooth transition to home working with little impact on productivity. In fact, by cutting out the commute and travel to and from meetings, many have

increased their productivity and found a bit more personal or family time.

Our working practices may well have changed for good, and this has opened up the market place like never before. A 90 minute commute feels manageable if it only needs to be done once or twice a week, and we have certainly seen a dramatically increased demand for rural life, gardens and outdoor space, and close proximity to national parks and picturesque walking routes. Space for a home office, or two (!) has also become a musthave for many. We have seen unprecedented market demand over the last few months which really underlines changing attitudes and the determination to make the most of life in a location that brings happiness and a change of scene previously thought unworkable.

The demand for new homes has also been very significant and the nation’s building sites are in full flow, with buyers ready, willing and able. Ella Cartwright leads our new homes teams and offers us her expert thoughts on the new homes market in an article on page 18. In particular, she draws attention to the various schemes that are on offer to help people to buy a brand new property.

If it’s your New Year’s resolution to research the options for a possible house move then this magazine might help you to formulate your plans. At the very least most of us appreciate beautiful homes so I hope you will enjoy browsing. And whilst this is a distinctly residential publication Fisher German, as I hope you’ll know, deliver property work across six sectors: residential, commercial, rural, development, utilities & infrastructure, and sustainable energy, do please visit our website for details.

Finally, I hope you, and your family and friends have remained safe and well through this challenging period. I would like to reassure you that we will continue to try and provide an unrivalled customer service experience, whilst prioritising safety. We will always strive to exceed your expectations and I hope we can assist you this year in some way.

Alasdair Dunne, Head of Residential Sector alasdair.dunne@fishergerman.co.uk

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Ben Longstaff

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An imposing detached family home with Victorian coach house Oddingley, Worcestershire

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6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms 4 reception rooms, bespoke breakfast kitchen Detached coach house 1,830 sq ft Detached garage/gym, home office, 1,110 sq ft Main residence extends to 5,365 sq ft Planning provision for a sports complex Children’s play area Gardens & grounds extending to 9.8 acres

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Guide price – £1,750,000 Worcester: 01905 726220

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Banbury, Oxfordshire A rarely available substantial family home • • • • • • • •

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Kitchen/breakfast room Dining room, sitting room, family room Study, utility room, cloakroom Conservatory Four bedrooms Double garage and outbuildings Established mature gardens EPC Rating C

Guide price – £950,000 Banbury: 01295 271555

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Wilbarston, Northamptonshire Beautifully restored Grade II Listed manor house • • • • • • • •

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Large kitchen/breakfast room Sitting room, separate dining room Utility, cloakroom, cellar Master bedroom with en suite 3 further bedrooms Double garage Outbuildings including former shop Walled garden

Guide price – £660,000 Market Harborough: 01858 410200

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Chearsley, Buckinghamshire A beautiful Victorian family home with panoramic views • • • • • • • •

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Fitted kitchen, utility and WC Generous living room Dining room, large study/playroom 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Spectacular views from the sunroom Wrap around, partially walled garden Double garage and off-street parking EPC rating E

Guide price – £925,000 Thame: 01844 212004

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Tardebigge, Worcestershire An historic country house with two additional residential properties • • • • • • • •

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An exceptional principal house Detached 3-bedroom secondary house 2 bedroom coach house cottage An excellent range of outbuildings Mature gardens, orchard, kitchen garden All weather tennis court Paddock land, fishing lake, woodland Lot 1 about 17.91 acres

Guide price – £2,000,000 Worcester: 01905 726220

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Mollington, Chester An exceptionally well presented, spacious family home • • • • • • • •

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Central reception hall Open plan family & dining kitchen 3 reception rooms and study Utility room and walk in pantry 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & WC Extensive private parking Detached twin garage Landscaped private gardens

Guide price – £1,250,000 Chester: 01244 409660

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Melbourne, Derbyshire An immaculately presented, 5 bedroom detached property • • • • • • • •

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Recently renovated and extended Stunning fitted kitchen plus utility room 3 further reception rooms Master bed, dressing room, en suite 4 further bedrooms, one en suite Family bathroom Enclosed gardens, parking and garage EPC rating D

Guide price – £895,000 Ashby: 01530 410840

Influential marketing?

We live our daily lives in an environment of constant influences from a variety of media, and these various influences can make it hard to formulate a clear view on a topic or to make decisions. Thoughts are shaped by what we see on the screen of our telephone, the newspaper or magazine we pick up, things that drop through our letter boxes and what people tell us.

These subconscious thoughts are directed and influenced by the barrage of complementary and conflicting messages that find their way into our lives.

So how do these influences extend to the house we want to buy, or the way we select the best people to sell our home?

These days marketing campaigns must speak to both traditional purchasers and those who utilise technology to identify their next home.

We ensure that the properties we promote are easily found within the collection of influences that formulate individuals’ views. This holistic approach to marketing makes us successful at finding buyers and selling property through the medium that our purchasers feel most comfortable using.

The psychology behind marketing can sound a little highbrow and of course what matters is what we actually do.

The first step is to commission a great set of photographs. Eye catching photos that highlight the best features of your property are the cornerstone of your campaign. Next, identify your target market, and plan to contact them in a variety of ways designed to engage.

Our mantra is ‘gentle contact delivered relentlessly’ and it gets results.

Buyers approach their property search in different ways. Most use property portals, others pick up the telephone, some peruse the local paper, and some may be inspired to buy when a tailor-made message pops up on their smartphone. This mix needs to be fully catered for, with marketing across all relevant media and platforms. Whatever channel it comes from, as interest develops, prospective purchasers will need information. We ensure

we have the best material available, beautifully presented and highly informative.

We are often asked if traditional print is still relevant, and to capture the whole market it undoubtedly is. In addition to great adverts in newspapers and magazines, our targeted postcards always generate a buzz around a property launch. A brochure that carefully showcases your property is a fantastic way to develop interest.

We present our properties on all of the major portals. Many agents have chosen two of the big three – Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket, but what if a buyer relies on a portal that your agent doesn’t use?

Online promotion needs to be approached strategically, with regular adjustments to present different property features that appeal to different people in order to keep it firmly in the public eye.

It’s clear that to ensure the very best marketing for your property all angles should be considered.

Marketing communications must appeal directly to individual needs.

Traditional marketing, comprehensive online marketing and creative multichannel social media promotion combines to create a potent and farreaching campaign that will stimulate interest, encourage viewings, and hopefully secure the very best price for your property.

Social media in an increasingly important platform, on which businesses can promote their services and products in a very targeted and effective way. House buyers communicate with friends, catch up on news and now find and share their next home through social media. Social media can appeal to the emotional side of property buying, so highlighting the lifestyle a property offers, or its design or quirky features, can help to develop interest. fishergerman.co.uk | PAGE 9

A unique country property in a wonderful location Whichford, Warwickshire

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Grade II Listed farmhouse Range of traditional farm buildings Planning permission for 5 dwellings Pair of period semi-detached cottages Substantial modern farm building Situated in the heart of the village In all about 6.23 acres Fabulous far reaching rural views

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Guide price – £3,500,000 Banbury: 01295 271555

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Chester, Cheshire A well-appointed family residence with equestrian facilities • • • • • • • •

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4 reception rooms 4 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms 1-bedroom annexe Manège and horse walker Equestrian yard and stables 3 timber sheds, 2 driveways In all approximately 7 acres EPC rating E

Guide price – £900,000 Knutsford: 01565 757970

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Radway, Warwickshire An attractive Grade II Listed village property • • • • • • • •

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Kitchen/breakfast room Sitting room, family room, Study Adjoining stone store room and larder 4 Bedrooms, en suite shower, bathroom Two loft rooms Barn, stores, carport with planning Off road parking Enclosed mature gardens

Guide price – £725,000 Banbury: 01295 271555

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Stafford, Staffordshire An immaculate and well-presented family home within the heart of Stafford • • • • • • • •

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3 excellent reception rooms Open plan kitchen/breakfast room Sunroom, utility room and cellar 4 double bedrooms all with en suites Front and rear gardens Off road parking and garaging Excellent transport links EPC rating D

Guide price – £595,000 Stafford: 01785 220044

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National Country Agency Team The knowledge and expertise provided by your local office is complemented and enhanced by our National Country Agency Team.

Specialising in the sale of complex and higher value property, the National Country Agency Team can provide additional market insight, technical expertise and guidance to chart a clear path through the myriad and often complex factors that could be influential in the sale.

The team are focused on unlocking additional value by formulating and then implementing the best strategy to create the highest possible sale price for country houses, farms and estates.

Local and regional buyers are the largest group of potential purchasers for most properties and our regional offices will cover this group comprehensively. However, where properties are unique and in short supply, experience demonstrates that buyers often have much wider search areas. Our ability to promote and market your property to reach a national market can add a valuable advantage to your sale.

The National Country Agency Team will be responsible for coordinating the London exposure of your property which is augmented utilising LonRes, recognised as the premier network and data source for over 6000 leading agents working in London. By instructing Fisher German, you are connecting your property to the best possible network of London buyers who are relocating out of the capital, and at no extra cost to you. Current estimates suggest that the LonRes network has in excess of 100,000 active buyers, many who are selling in London and relocating to the countryside.

Finally, in addition to delivering the very best job, we want you to enjoy working with the National Country Agency Team; a personable and collaborative approach is very important to us.

If you feel that your property sale might benefit from the expert insight of the National Country Agency Team, please call 0207 870 7799 or email ncat@fishergerman.co.uk.

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A wonderful period family house in a commanding position within this coveted village Repton, Derbyshire

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3 principal reception rooms, library, study Outstanding open plan kitchen/living room Spacious principal and guest bedroom suites 5 further bedrooms, 4 additional bathrooms Self-contained coach house apartment Garaging, workshop, greenhouse, Delightful mature gardens, paddock, stabling About 3.5 acres

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Guide price – £2,650,000 Ashby: 01530 410840

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Dodford, Worcestershire Beautifully presented Grade II Listed detached family home • • • • • • • •

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6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms 4 reception rooms, breakfast kitchen Utility room, 2 cloakrooms Garage, office, The Studio & Old Dairy Additional garden stores & bakery Main residence circa 5,400 sq ft Garage & outbuildings circa 1,960 sq ft Gardens & paddocks, 5.3 acres in total

Guide price – £1,295,000 Worcester: 01905 726220

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Adderbury, Oxfordshire Character cottage with masses of charm • • • • • • • •

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Kitchen/breakfast room Living room Garden room Utility 5 bedrooms (2 en suites) Private rear garden Summer House EPC Rating D

Guide price – £565,000 Banbury: 01295 271555

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Yoxall, Staffordshire A charming four bedroom detached cottage • • • • • • • •

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Utility/boot room Bespoke country kitchen with Aga Breakfast and sitting rooms Dining room and garden room Four bedrooms, one en suite Substantial detached coach house Generous grounds and views EPC Rating D

Guide price – £795,000 Ashby: 01530 410840

An exceptional country property in a fabulous rural setting Ashorne, Warwickshire

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5 bedroom period farmhouse Traditional outbuildings Tremendous general purpose barn Manège, round pen and horse walker Very well maintained paddocks Approximately 128.76 acres (52.14 ha) EPC Rating E

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Guide price – £3,250,000 Banbury: 01295 271555

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A beautiful Grade II Listed Georgian home with outbuildings Gilmorton, Leicestershire

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Elegant staircase hall Drawing room and dining room Kitchen/breakfast room 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Two additional rooms for conversion Sun room, washroom, workshop, carport Courtyard garden with raised patio Garden room

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Guide price – £650,000 Market Harborough: 01858 410200

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Bickerton, Malpas A farmhouse, cottage, two barns with planning consent and land • • • • • • • •

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Available as a whole or in two lots Lot 1 Includes Farm House & Cottage Stabling and garaging Gardens & paddock circa 4.37 acres Lot 2 has a barn with planning Secondary barn with planning Gardens & paddock circa 6.62 acres All in an idyllic semi-rural setting

Guide price – £1,200,000 Chester: 01244 409660

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Kilby, Leicestershire A luxurious modern equestrian property • • • • • • • •

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3 reception rooms Large live in kitchen 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms Quadruple garage block Self contained one bedroom annexe 9 stables, tack room, stores, manège Paddocks and grounds circa 46 acres EPC rating C

Guide price – £2,225,000 Market Harborough: 01858 410200

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Nether Alderley, Cheshire A charming property with an outbuilding and paddock • • • • • • • •

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Entrance and inner hall 3 reception rooms & study Kitchen, utility room and cloak room 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & WC Mature gardens, orchards and paddock Separate 2 bedroom bungalow Barn and agricultural buildings In all approximately 3.69 acres

Guide price – £1,550,000 Knutsford: 01565 757970

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Manor Close, Lewknor

Manor Close, Lewknor Oxfordshire Beeks Building Contractors & Developers Bordering open countryside, Manor Close provides a beautiful collection of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom family homes at the heart of the thriving village of Lewknor.

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New Homes The new homes market has continued to perform well, apparently unhampered by much of the political and economic uncertainty that effected the re-sale market in 2019. In 2019 over 160,000 new homes were registered with the National House Building Council (NHBC), the highest number in over 12 years. The past decade has seen 1.4 million new homes registered to be built.

Our new homes team, led by Ella Cartwright has continued to expand, and has secured a number of key instructions in desirable locations around the UK. You can see some of the New Homes properties we are offering for sale over the next few pages.

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Bol-Y-Maer Apartments

Rotherby Manor

Braithwaite Close

Bude, Cornwall Stratton Developments

Frisby-on-the-Wreake, Leicestershire Bowbridge Homes

Hallow, Worcestershire E5 Living

A bespoke collection of eight luxury coastal apartments in the heart of one of north east Cornwall’s most beautiful seaside towns.

An exciting opportunity to buy one of eight custom build plots, a stunning oak-framed home designed by the purchaser and built by Oakwrights in partnership with Bowbridge Homes

A unique development of just nine spacious detached homes, each with a degree of individuality on the edge of the pretty village of Hallow.

Worcester: 01905 726220

Stafford: 01785 220044

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There are a number of benefits that make buying a new home a worthwhile consideration. Environmentally, new homes are built with energy efficiency in mind and to increasingly rigorous specifications.

This is not only good for the environment, but for the bank balance too; a recent report suggested that the energy bills of a new home are around £629 less per year than those of a similar re-sale home. New homes also utilise the latest technology in locks, windows, lighting and alarms offering safety reassurance and helping with home insurance. Newly constructed properties also typically come with a 10-year warranty, covering structural defects, and it’s fairly common for developers to provide an additional and more comprehensive 2-year warranty.

Some people express concern that new build properties may lack character and individuality, however, many developers offer bespoke options allowing a variety of fixtures and finishes with choices on kitchen and bathroom styles. Developers also understand that they need to deliver aesthetically pleasing architecture that in some way complements the vernacular of the wider environment, whilst also delivering space and layout in tune with modern lifestyles.

Royal Oak, Hallow

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There are a number of other buying advantages when purchasing a new home.

Firstly, and perhaps obviously, there won’t be an upward chain, but more interestingly, you may be eligible for a buying scheme.

Assisted Move helps you sell your current property, allowing you to purchase your new home.

The developer asks local agents to value your home, then together you select an agent and agree the marketing price. Once agreed, the developer will hold your new home, typically for 4 weeks.

If your sale is agreed you fully reserve your new home and progress towards exchange. If your property hasn’t sold the developer will review the interest on your property and either agree to extend the time period or put the property back onto the market, terminating the holding period.

Part Exchange is the same principle as trading in your car for a new one. This scheme enables you to trade in your home as part payment for a new-build property (subject to each developer’s rules and regulations). Whilst part exchanging is incredibly convenient, to qualify properties will need to be competitively priced.

Help to Buy Equity Loan As of Wednesday 16 December 2020 first-time buyers interested in new-build homes have been able to apply for the new Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme (which replaces the previous Help to Buy scheme that launched in 2013 and ends on 31 March 2021).

The new scheme will run for two years (until March 2023) and will be available to first-time buyers only. Under the new scheme the government lends you up to 20% (40% in London) of your newly built homes price, so you will only be required to raise 5% of the full purchase price and a 75% mortgage will make up the rest. In addition, regional price caps will be implemented to reflect the regional disparities in property prices.

The new regional price property caps for the scheme will be set at 1.5 times the average forecast regional first-time buyer price, with a maximum of £600,000 in London.

Manor Close, Lewknor

Westbury Fields

Dieu Brook

Heath Meadows

Buckinghamshire Browns Developments Ltd

Whitwick, Leicestershire Jack Loggin Ltd

Fernhill Heath, Worcestershire Piper Homes

Hidden away down a private lane, Westbury Fields comprises of four outstanding family homes with elegant façades, all with gated driveways and double garages with studios above.

An exclusive collection of just seven 3 and 4 bedroom detached houses located in the village of Whitwick, ideally situated for local amenities and road links.

A superb collection of 40 homes on the edge of the highly desirable village of Fernhill Heath.

The development will comprise of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes.

Banbury: 01295 271555

Ashby: 01530 410840

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New Help to Buy regional price caps Region......................................... Maximum Price • North East: . ........................................£186,100 • East Midlands:....................................£261,900 • West Midlands:...................................£255,600 • North West:.........................................£224,400 • Yorkshire and the Humber:..............£228,100 • East of England:.................................£407,400 • South East:..........................................£437,600 • South West:.........................................£349,000 • London:................................................£600,000 Ultimately, this means developers will have to either stop utilising the Help to Buy scheme or adapt the size of properties they deliver. If they fail to do so, 36% of current Help to Buy sales across England will be lost once the new caps are introduced.

Kings Croft

The Milestone

Lawnswood

Ombersley, Worcestershire Bromford Housing

Milton Common, Thame Wilber Homes

Tatenhill, Staffordshire Cameron Galliers

A stunning development of thirty 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom high quality new homes, located within the highly sought after village of Ombersley.

A fantastic high specification development of eight family homes offering 1,704 to 1,840sq ft. All homes boast either a study or 5th bedroom.

Located on the edge of the popular village of Tatenhill, the Lawnswood development currently provides a stunning collection of 4 and 5 bedroom homes.

Worcester: 01905 726220

Thame: 01844 212004

Ashby: 01530 410840

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A substantial detached property, presented to the highest of standards Wychnor, Staffordshire

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Reception hallway, breakfast kitchen Spacious dining room and sitting room Utility/boot room, study Master bedroom, en suite and dressing room 4 further bedrooms, one en suite Family bathroom Gardens and grounds and outbuildings EPC rating E

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Guide price – £1,500,000 Ashby: 01530 410840

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Banbury, Oxfordshire A charming period farmhouse • • • • • • •

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House dating from the 17th Century Abundant period features throughout Spacious accommodation over 3 floors Kitchen/Breakfast room Five bedrooms Stabling, Paddocks Extending to 5.14 acres (2.081 ha)

Guide price – £1,100,000 Banbury: 01295 271555

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Cropthorne, Worcestershire Attractive Grade II Listed detached house • • • • • • • •

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A wealth of period features Drawing room with open fire Dining room, sitting/family room Conservatory, breakfast kitchen, laundry 4 bedrooms, 2 family bathrooms Attic bedroom, cellarage Gardens and grounds, summer house Garaging, home office, parking

Guide price – £700,000 Worcester: 01905 726220

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Repton, Derbyshire An impressive beautifully presented modern property • • • • • • • •

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Broad reception hallway Sitting room, living kitchen Dining room Master bedroom with en suite 2 bedrooms, Jack and Jill shower room 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom Ample parking, detached double garage Enclosed lawned gardens

Guide price – £825,000 Ashby: 01530 410840

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Selling success SOLD

Near Ledbury, Herefordshire

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Steane, Northamptonshire

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Yeaveley, Derbyshire

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Overthorpe, Oxon/Northants borders

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Kingsey, Buckinghamshire

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Creaton, Northamptonshire

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Little Sutton, Cheshire

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Duffield, Derbyshire

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Duffield, Derbyshire

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Barlaston, Staffordshire

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Whitbourne, Worcestershire

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Churton, Chester

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Medbourne, Leicestershire

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Nomans Heath, Malpas

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Little Haywood, Staffordshire

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Thame, Oxfordshire

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Wellington, Herefordshire

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Pillerton Hersey, Warwickshire

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Clotton Hoofield, Huxley

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Quarndon, Derbyshire

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Sydenham, Oxfordshire

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Duffield, Derbyshire

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Bransford, Worcestershire

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Weston by Welland, Leicestershire

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Stoke Albany, Market Harborough A meticulously restored period stone and brick cottage • • • • • • • •

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Live in kitchen, utility & larder Dining room and sitting room Master bedroom with en suite 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom Landscaped walled gardens Summer house and workshop Triple garage Underfloor heating to ground floor

Guide price – £700,000 Market Harborough: 01858 410200

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Mostyn, Holywell Substantial Edwardian residence with outbuildings and private lake • • • • • • • •

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4 reception rooms Family kitchen with Tegla cabinets 7 double bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms Boot room, cloakroom, utility & cellar Brick built bothy/home office Garage and additional timber buildings Steel portal frame barn with workshop Formal gardens with lake & paddock

Guide price – £795,000 Chester: 01244 409660

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Moreton Pinkney A Grade II Listed farmhouse • • • • • • • •

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6 bedrooms, Bathroom Kitchen / breakfast room Former dairy Attached barn store Courtyard of period barns Mature paddocks Attractive woodland In all circa 5.47 acres (2.21 ha)

Guide price – £1,100,000 Banbury: 01295 271555

An imposing country house in an elevated setting Corwen, Denbighshire

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Spacious family accommodation 2 reception rooms, breakfast kitchen Conservatory, substantial cellar 6 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms Substantial former Coach House Formal gardens and paddock In all extending to approx 6.52 acres EPC rating F

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Guide price – £695,000 Chester: 01244 409660

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A stunning double fronted six bedroom farmhouse High Legh, Cheshire

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Reception hall Boot room/study Sitting room Kitchen/breakfast room and pantry Snug and formal dining room Workshop and utility area Mature gardens and extensive parking EPC rating F

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Guide price – £725,000 Knutsford: 01565 757970

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Britannia Square, Worcester Grade II Listed Georgian gem with endless opportunities • • • • • • • •

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4 bedrooms, bathroom Large drawing room, dining room Kitchen/breakfast room, utility/cloakroom Cellar, double garage In all approx 2,092 sq ft Front garden and rear courtyard Wealth of period features Favoured location with huge potential

Guide price – £575,000 Worcester: 01905 726220

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Lower Moddershall, Staffordshire A wonderful family home set within 2.14 acres • • • • • • • •

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Rural location in conservation area Unique Grade II Listed water mill Centrally heated and double glazed Conservatory Set in mature landscaped gardens Self contained flat Easy access to motorway networks Land area 2.14 acres

Guide price – £800,000 Stafford: 01785 220044

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Duffield, Derbyshire A charming four-bedroom detached cottage • • • • • • • •

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Fitted dining kitchen Garden room with views to three sides 2 further reception rooms 4 bedrooms & bathrooms (2 en suite) Integral double garage, ample parking Mature and well stocked grounds Adjoining grazing paddock, c. 2.20 acres EPC rating C

Guide price – £700,000 Ashby: 01530 410840

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Holmes Chapel, Cheshire An imposing former vicarage in a private garden setting • • • • • • • •

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Storm porch and entrance hall Open plan kitchen and pantry 3 reception rooms 5 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms & WC Extensive mature garden Coal store, implement store & shed Garage, extensive parking

Guide price – £600,000 Knutsford: 01565 757970

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Clutton, Chester A beautifully presented property in a sought-after village • • • • • • • •

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Porch and galleried reception hall 2 reception rooms & conservatory Superb breakfast kitchen 4 double bedrooms 3 bath/shower rooms and separate WC In all circa 2,133 sq ft Private gardens Extensive off-road parking & garage

Guide price – £500,000 Chester: 01244 409660

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Shangton, Leicestershire Meticulously restored country cottage in a tranquil setting • • • • • • • •

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3 reception rooms, WC, larder, utility Master bedroom with en suite Guest bedroom with en suite shower 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom Landscaped gardens on all sides Permission granted for rear extension Outbuilding with potential STPP EPC rating D

Guide price – £650,000 Market Harborough: 01858 410200

Understanding Stamp Duty There is no doubt that Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a complicated business. The initial calculation is based on a progressive format and this can then be impacted by exemptions and additions. It is a tax that can be used to powerfully manipulate market activity, slowing down investors, trying to ease the burden on first-time buyers, increasing the tax burden on many – arguably a political pawn. We try to cut through the confusion so we can let people know what their tax burden is likely to be.

In July 2020, in response to potential market effects of the Coronavirus pandemic, the chancellor announced a stamp duty holiday, which will run until March 31st, 2021. Despite calls to the Government to extend the holiday, it seems highly likely that it will indeed end at this point. For a residential purchase that will be the only property that you own and that will complete before 1st April, this progressive tax starts at £500,000 as follows:

0%

Up to £500,000 NO STAMP DUTY to be paid

5%

10%

12%

stamp duty to be paid between £500,001 to £925,000

stamp duty to be paid between £925,001 to £1,500,000

stamp duty to be paid in any amount in excess £1,500,001

For properties that complete after 31st March, Stamp Duty is 0% for on the portion up to £125,000, 2% for the portion from £125,001 to £250,000, 5% for the portion from £250,001 to £925,00, 10% for the portion from £925,001 to £1.5 million, and 12% for the remaining amount.

After 31st March, you can claim a discount (relief) if you are buying your first and only home. You will pay no SDLT up to £300,000 and 5% SDLT on the portion from £300,001 to £500,000.

If you are buying a second home or buy-to-let property above £40,000 (unless this is the only property you own) you will have to pay an additional 3% in addition to the amounts detailed above on the entire purchase price.

There is another distinct category of Stamp Duty, and that’s for nonresidential or mixed-use property. Sometimes the definition of mixed use can be confusing, and you should take advice, however if you qualify the stepped regime is as follows: • Up to £150,000: 0% • A bove £150,000 and up to 250,000: 2% • Above £250,000: 5%

Our agency teams are highly knowledgeable and are often asked to provide advice about SDLT so please do get in touch with any questions you may have. To make life a little easier our website has an online Stamp Duty calculator to cut through the often-confusing world of SDLT and save you time – you can find it here: www.fishergerman.co.uk/stamp-duty-calculator

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A remarkable house, a wonderful setting, and stunning views Stone, Staffordshire

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Reception hall and staircase hall Sitting room, snug, office, cinema Open plan kitchen/dining/family room Master bedroom, dressing room, en suite 4 further bedrooms with en suite Indoor swimming pool complex Gardens and grounds about 4.63 acres EPC rating

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Guide price – £2,350,000 Stafford: 01785 257011

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Stone, Stafford Edwardian home retaining original features with modern facilities • • • • • • • •

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3 reception rooms Large family kitchen & breakfast room Walk in pantry and utility room 6 bedrooms over two floors 3 bathrooms and guest cloakroom Driveway, garaging Rear garden Excellent local amenities

Guide price – £695,000 Stafford: 01785 220044

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Swalcliffe, Oxfordshire Appealing village home with character • • • • • • • •

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Potential for an annexe Sitting room, dining room Kitchen/breakfast room, family room Study/bedroom 4, utility, cloakroom Ground floor bedroom, shower room Master and guest bedrooms en suite Double garage, store, loft space Walled garden, off street parking

Guide price – £779,000 Banbury: 01295 271555

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Rodsley, Derbyshire A fantastic period property with wonderful views • • • • • • • •

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Grade II Listed principal house 3 reception rooms 5 bedrooms Offices Two cottages and outbuildings Grassland and woodland Formal gardens 5.84 acres in all

Price on application Ashby: 01530 410840

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Kitchen Trends Over the last few years, the kitchen has played an increasingly important role in our lives. Previously, the kitchen was simply a place to prepare food, but we have seen this room transformed into the hub of the home and the heart of family life. A modern family kitchen is so much more than just a functional room. It’s a place to socialise, entertain, and in 2020 increasingly became a place to work. It needs to be flexible enough to be the perfect location for an informal dinner party, family meals, a place for children to play or do homework, a place or to set up a laptop and focus, and moreover, an area to relax.

As the kitchen now occupies such an important role in our lives, it has become one of the most influential rooms in a property sale. A kitchen that matches the aspirations of the majority of the buying population is a huge step towards a successful sale.

A successful open plan family kitchen which encompasses kitchen, dining and living areas should have a homogeneous feel yet with distinct areas, each with their own identity. This multi-use room will usually have a cohesive colour theme and matching or complementary flooring.

However, whilst unity is important, there is a risk that a single large multi-purpose room could look stark. To avoid this, delineate the specific areas by adding open shelving, glass panels or even a double-sided fireplace. To create further distinction, play with textures; a soft rug and sumptuous fabrics in the living area to contrast with wood, granite or stone in the kitchen area. Consider statement furniture such as L-shaped sofa to define an area.

If space permits, an island is an excellent way to define the kitchen area.

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If it’s possible, a skylight or glass lantern can create a fantastic focal point for the dining area, or if this isn’t practicable, statement pendant lights offer an eye catching alternative. Whatever your options, seek to maximise natural light and consider French or bi-fold doors to create or enhance the flow between the interior and exterior spaces.

It may be possible to develop or extend your home to create the perfect family kitchen, or to create such a room in a house you are considering purchasing. The most straightforward approach may be to amalgamate two or more smaller rooms to create the perfect space, perhaps removing a wall between a kitchen and the dining room. Extensions to create additional space may seem more daunting and there can be confusion about what is acceptable. There could also be concerns about how to navigate the planning process. However, in many cases, adding a small extension to the rear and side of your property could be automatically acceptable through government “Permitted Development Rights”.

If there is neither the means nor inclination to extend or remodel, a smaller kitchen which makes clever use of available space and light can still be the perfect room for the family to enjoy. Consider a pale or all white design scheme; this will reflect any available light and make the room look bigger.

Whatever colour is used, aim for uniformity throughout, so the small area is not further visually disjointed. Limit the colour palette, keep cabinetry door hardware simple and furniture sleek.

Consider fitting in a small breakfast bar or island to create a dining area without the added bulk of a separate table. Utilise lighting to create space; uplighters will reflect light around the room, and carefully placed spotlights or even freestanding lamps will illuminate potentially gloomy corners.

In whatever way you seek to the make the most of your kitchen, and whatever the space available, it is important to balance functionality and design with comfort and individual family requirements.

In this way you will create something with lasting appeal.

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Levedale, Staffordshire An immaculate and spacious country home • • • • • • • •

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Large kitchen/breakfast room 4 exceptional reception rooms Pleasant garden room 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms Garaging and paddock Beautiful gardens and grounds Village location, with countryside views EPC rating D

Guide price – £1,250,000 Stafford: 01785 220044

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Shell, Worcestershire Stunning Grade II Listed farmhouse • • • • • • • •

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Drawing room, dining hall, sitting room Breakfast kitchen, utility, garden room Master bed, dressing room & en suite 3 further bedrooms with en suites Office and boot room, store Stables, tacking up bay, tack room Triple garage, tractor shed, lorry bay Gardens, grounds & paddocks, c 16 ac

Offers in excess of £1,500,000 Worcester: 01905 726220

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Mursley, Buckinghamshire A beautiful Grade II Listed family home • Fully fitted kitchen and utility room • Sitting room/dining room with inglenook fireplace • Secondary reception room • 3 double bedrooms • Detached one-bedroom annexe • Beautiful rear garden • Driveway parking • Immediate income generating via Airbnb

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Guide price – £875,000 Thame: 01844 212004

A beautiful and delightful detached Victorian property Colwich, Staffordshire

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Wonderful period residence Generously proportioned accommodation 5 reception rooms and garden room 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Interesting and splendid period features Mature and well-established gardens and grounds Garaging EPC rating F

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Guide price – £800,000 Stafford: 01785 220044

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A rural family home, in about 20 acres Thame, Oxfordshire

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Family home in rural setting Additional barn with planning Fantastic rural position with views Various out buildings Dutch Barn About 20 acres and lovely views EPC Rating D

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Guide price – £2,200,000 Thame: 01844 212004

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Weston by Welland, Market Harborough A beautifully presented, spacious family home of great charm • • • • • • • •

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Live in kitchen & separate utility Sitting room, dining room, study Master bedroom with en suite Three further bedrooms and bathroom Garage/workshop with power Pretty gardens on two sides Gravelled driveway with parking Outstanding countryside views

Guide price – £520,000 Market Harborough: 01858 410200

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Dodleston, Chester Spacious barn conversion in a sought-after semi-rural setting • • • • • • • •

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Imposing galleried reception hall 2 reception rooms Superb family/dining kitchen Galleried landing with study area 2 bath/shower rooms, separate WC Private enclosed garden Double garage and private parking EPC Rating B

Guide price – £495,000 Chester: 01244 409660

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Winsford, Cheshire An imposing country property with outbuildings and land • • • • • • • •

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Porch and central reception hall 4 reception rooms, conservatory Kitchen with adjoining utility room 5 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms Storerooms and substantial cellars Extensive range of brick outbuildings Formal gardens and enclosed paddock Extending to approximately 5.95 acres

Guide price – £425,000 Knutsford: 01565 757970

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Methods of selling Choosing the best approach to deliver your sale Most people are familiar with the traditional method of selling a house. It is standard practice to start the process by contacting two or three estate agents for an assessment of market value. Having selected an agent and agreed a marketing and advertising campaign, attracted and selected a buyer, the sale is then progressed to a legally binding conclusion. This method of sale is known as private treaty. It is tried and tested and so long as you have employed a good estate agent, it is often the best way to sell. There are however alternatives and it is useful to be aware of them. Depending on your requirements, the nature of your property and your timeframe, it may be appropriate to sell by either informal tender or by auction.

Sale by informal tender An informal tender sale should be considered when a property is likely to generate a lot of interest, with a number of different parties keen to purchase it. In this scenario, potential buyers can find the competitive bidding of a traditional private treaty sale alienating due to the lack of transparency, and so may fail to properly engage with the process. An informal tender sale clarifies the bidding process, providing a layer of transparency. It also helps to manage expectations, as it sets out how and when people should make an offer to buy, and how the offers will be assessed.

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When the sale is launched, a date is set by which interested parties should make their offer to purchase. Along with their offer, prospective purchasers are asked to include a variety of information which enables confident assessment of their ability to buy the property, and also outlines any conditions attached to the offer. In this way, interested buyers put forward their best bids for consideration in a semi-formalised manner. As the seller, you are not required to accept the best or even any of the offers, but rather you can carefully decide which purchaser most clearly matches your sale aspirations and proceed accordingly.

An informal tender sale can be seen as an effective way to draw together and agree a sale in a set timeframe whilst preserving your ability to select your buyer.

Although there is a date by which all offers must be submitted, once the offer is accepted there will still be a conveyancing process in a similar way to a traditional private treaty sale.

If you think that you would like to agree a sale and create a legally binding contract at the same time, then an auction may be the sale solution you need.

PRIVATE TREATY The traditional tried and tested way to sell your property. Achieving the best result depends on meticulously orchestrated marketing campaigns, carefully interpreting market feedback, selecting the right buyer and then tightly managing the sale process through to a legally binding conclusion.

For sale by auction Mistakenly, some people consider auctions most suitable for distressed properties, but this rationale is increasingly outdated, and a broad variety of properties are now sold this way. Residential, land and commercial properties are regularly sold via auction.

An auction can be used to launch a sale or to conclude the sale of a property that has taken longer to sell than initially anticipated.

It is also useful for a property sale where a number of buyers have expressed interest in purchasing and is a good way to conclude negotiations is needed.

Traditional auctions in a public room can however be daunting for some buyers and are inconvenient for many.

Online auctions are a great alternative, particularly in an environment when so many people are familiar with online marketplaces and buying online.

Online auctions are designed to be welcoming and flexible. They encourage participation, entice well-funded buyers, stimulate bidding and for the right properties that can lead to an excellent selling price.

Most of us are familiar with the idea of a traditional auction, and for experienced buyers they are a great way to secure a property. Auctions offer a sale in a controlled timeframe and of course a seller can agree a reserve price, set at a level at which they would be happy to sell. If the reserve is not met, the sale will not proceed.

Online auctions require more preparation prior to the launch of a sale, and a full legal pack needs to be produced by the seller’s solicitor.

Online auctions are considered to be fast, safe and transparent, and just like a traditional auction, a legally binding exchange of contracts occurs when the successful bidder wins the auction.

Whatever method of sale is most suitable for you, you should ensure that the right target audience is reached with a thorough and comprehensive marketing campaign - you can find ideas for this on page 14.

Finally, it’s worth remembering that a sale can start with one method, but this decision can be revisited if circumstances change. An alternative method can then be deployed. As ever, your local Fisher German team are on hand to help. Contact details can be found on page 4.

INFORMAL TENDER SALE This approach mirrors the marketing methodology of a private treaty sale, but then draws all offers together in a set timescale. It is great for competitive sales because of the transparency of the process. Once a sale is agreed in principle, the conveyancing process starts in a similar way to that of a private treaty sale.

AUCTIONS Fisher German’s dynamic online auction system is an innovative way to buy and sell property outside of the traditional auction room. With all the advantages of a conventional auction, the online platform offers so much more, offering a new level of flexibility to both buyers and sellers whilst retaining the transparency and certainty attributed to the auction process.

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Holmes Chapel, Cheshire A productive farm with two farmhouses and a range of farm buildings • • • • • • • •

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An attractive 4 bedroom farmhouse 4 bedroom farmhouse & paddock Modern and traditional farm buildings Planning consent for redevelopment About 107.4 ac arable & pastureland About 5.4 ac permanent pasture land In a secluded & semi-rural location Available as a whole or in up to 6 lots

Guide price – £3,150,000 Knutsford: 01565 757970

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Brill, Buckinghamshire A stunning 5 bedroom town house • • • • • • • •

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Elizabethan manor house conversion Open plan kitchen/dining/drawing room Reception room/dining hall Utility room and cellar Large communal gardens circa 5 acres Tennis court Garage and parking Highly sought-after location

POA Thame: 01844 212004

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Mowsley, Lutterworth Beautiful family home renovated and extended over the years • • • • • • • •

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Kitchen with solid wood units and work Dining room and snug Good size sitting room Master bedroom, en suite and balcony 4 further bedrooms Two well-appointed family bathrooms Garden with wildflowers & fruit trees EPC rating E

Offers in the region of £675,000 Market Harborough: 01858 410200

A superbly presented 17th Century house Winster, Derbyshire

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Breakfast kitchen and breakfast room 3 further reception rooms Utility room, boot room and cellar 5 bedrooms Study/6th bedroom Well established walled gardens Detached double garage Grade II LIsted

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Guide price – £1,000,000 Ashby: 01530 410840

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An architectural masterpiece nestling in a wonderful landscape Cradley, Worcestershire

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5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Open plan sitting room & dining room Kitchen/family room, utility, cloakroom, WC 4 bedrooms, all with en suites Study/studio/Bedroom 5 Extensive lower ground floor About 3,883 sq. ft Gardens & grounds about 1.75 acres in total

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Guide price – £1,150,000 Worcester: 01905 726220

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Sustainable Energy We all have different interests and concerns in life. After all, if we were all the same life would be boring.

However, it is fair to say that most of us open the curtains in the morning and one of the first things that crosses our minds is the state of the weather and how that is going to affect our day.

In early 2020 wildfires ravished Australia and Storms Ciara and Dennis left large swathes of the UK and many cherished homes wind battered and under water. Whether you believe there is an underlying cause for these extreme weather events or not, there is no doubt the climate is changing and so are people’s attitudes and behaviour towards it.

From energy to waste and water to transport, all have a direct bearing on climate change and are becoming increasingly important considerations for home buyers and in the property world more generally.

There are over 29 million homes in the UK and this number is growing, fast. The government recognises that the quality, design and use of both existing and new homes must improve if we are going to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Furthermore, getting the balance of these components right is expected to improve health, wellbeing and comfort in an aging society so it is inevitable that policy will change accordingly.

So, what steps can be taken to make a home more sustainable?

Understanding the thermal efficiency of your property is key. The holy grail is achieving a home that is easy to heat in winter and cool in summer, with safe moisture levels and excellent indoor air quality. It is difficult to implement

efficiency improvements piecemeal and expensive to make the changes in one hit, so forward planning and strategic investment tied in with key trigger points (such as moving home or renovating) can pay dividends.

Key stats: Energy use in homes accounts for around 14% of the UK’s GHG emissions.

Closing the energy use performance gap in homes (the difference between how they are designed and how they actually perform) will also be an important step in the right direction and can save hundreds of pounds on energy bills per household per year. It seems likely the government will seek to strengthen policies surrounding energy efficiency measures and building regulations in the near future so being proactive in this regard could not only save money, but also add value to your home.

Consider renewable electricity and heating options. Although the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme has ceased to new applications, rising electricity prices and changing drivers (conscience over cost) mean there is still a cause for considering such options. Factor in that a growing proportion of the population will be driving electric vehicles that will need to be charged at home and you can see how self-generation of electricity can be valuable. The continuation of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) until the end of March 2021 means options such as heat pumps (ground source and air source) can still be a very worthy investment offering a decent return on your money.

It is estimated around 20% of homes currently overheat even in cool summers. ust shy of 2 million J people live in areas deemed to be at significant risk of flooding.

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litres per day

The average water consumption per person in the UK is in the region of 140 litres per day, higher than many other European countries.

Darren Edwards, Head of Sustainable Energy

In a fast-changing world with a progressively volatile climate, taking steps now to make your home more energy efficient and sustainable might not only help the environment but also add to its appeal to the buyer of the future.

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Scope of service Fisher German LLP is a leading national firm of specialist property consultants, chartered surveyors and planners, adding value to our clients through understanding, creativity and excellence. There are over 600 of us and we work out of 25 offices throughout the UK. We work for a broad range of clients in six main sectors. The heads of each sector are listed on this page together with contact numbers that you might find useful if you need advice about pretty much any topic relating to property and land.

Alasdair Dunne

Ben Marshalsay

Giles Lister

Residential

Development

Utilities & Infrastructure

07501 720412

07771 974322

07901 918867

Duncan Bedhall

David Merton

Darren Edwards

Commercial

Rural

Sustainable Energy

07831 824663

07770 333331

07918 677571

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Thinking of buying or selling?

Fisher German has an extensive network offering exceptional national coverage. If you are looking to buy or sell residential or agricultural property we will be delighted to help you.

Please call us on any of the local office numbers on page 5 or email: property@fishergerman.co.uk if you would like a free market appraisal or if you would like us to help you with your property search.

Source magazine is intended to be informative but further advice should be taken before decisions are finalised. Prices are correct at time of launch. Fisher German LLP has tried to ensure accuracy and cannot accept liability for any errors, fact or opinion. Date of production August 2020, updated December 2020.

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