Property Management

The process of selling a property can be much faster if you are prepared with the necessary information.

Since 2013, the description and sale of property has come under the CPR (Consumer Protection Against Unfair Trading Regulations). This means that if something is not disclosed that could legitimately affect a buyer’s decision, you could be prosecuted.

To help ensure that the correct information has been disclosed, a vendor is supplied with a Property Information Form (TA6). Any disputes with neighbours, planning permission nearby or building work done on the property should be listed here.

Things that can be concerning, like pests, Japanese knotweed or a previous sale falling through due to the results of a survey, need to be disclosed. People have the right to know what they’re walking into. Some examples of what needs to be disclosed: • If the property is on a flight path or in view of a motorway, or

there are plans for this to occur • If a violent death took place in the property • If there are high levels of crime in the area • If there are pests or Japanese knotweed problems either currently or in the past • If your neighbours have an Anti Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) • Any structural issues with the property • Any planning permission, whether it was granted, is pending, or was denied • Guarantees or insurance policies like underpinning, or damp proofing • Planning limitations • Boundary issues or shared rights of way

Being upfront and clear in advance will mean your property is sold more promptly and there are no issues afterwards. Failing to disclose relevant information is a criminal offence.

There is also a fixtures and fittings form to be completed before selling. This will tell your buyer what is included in the purchase. Be clear about what you're taking and what you're leaving to avoid any difficulty closer to exchange.

Ultimately have an honest and open relationship with your agent and be guided by them.

Kate Porter

Sales Claudia Hunt

Lettings Marishelle Butler

Management

The Spring Hampshire Art Show

As our hedgerows once again burst with life and colour, lambs skid about in the fields and we alternate between boiling and freezing, we know that not only is spring upon us but also that Nadia Waterfield Fine Art will soon be opening its doors for its much feted Spring Hampshire Art Show. As ever brimming with beautiful contemporary art, with over 250 paintings, sculptures and ceramics from both recognised artists, along with so much exciting new talent, the exhibition runs from 23rd April to 14th May at the Old Grain Barn, Goodworth Clatford, near Stockbridge.

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The gallery – the largest in Hampshire – has the advantage of acres of space so that not only can a vast cross-section of artwork, across a broad variety of subjects, genres and media be exhibited, larger pieces to fill bigger walls can be hung too. Featuring original work from over 60 artists, all the exhibits are meticulously sourced from all over the UK and abroad to ensure these shows are always exciting, sometimes surprising, and normally have something to fall in love with that is hard to leave behind! Certainly with so much diversity under one roof, there’s something to appeal to all tastes and budgets.

Comfortably furnished, with a stylish smattering of rugs, lamps, tables and chairs, this is a magical venue in which to enjoy some truly memorable art in a relaxed yet professional environment. It’s a hidden gem in the Hampshire countryside too, with plenty of parking and wonderful walks nearby. Nadia – an artist herself – is passionate about finding the dream piece for her clients and will always advise on what might suit their tastes and spaces best. She is also happy to bring suitable artwork to a client’s house and will leave pieces behind to be ‘lived with’ to see if they work well while the client makes a decision.

The Spring Hampshire Art Show will be open every day from 11am-5pm (closed on Mondays) with preview drinks on Saturday 23rd April (12-2pm). For those who want to do some research on the treats in store, all artwork is available online at nadiawaterfield. com. If you want to see yet more eclectic and original art from Nadia Waterfield Fine Art and are in the area, pop in to our Bruton gallery. In order to make our art as assessable to as many people as possible we take interest free payments over 10 months.