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he number of homeowners remortgaging their property has fallen dramatically since the onset of the financial crisis in 2007. Some 1.2million people remortgaged in 2007, but by 2010 this number had fallen to 350,000, and even last year the number had only recovered slightly to 399,000. Experts put the drop down to three main factors: so-called ‘mortgage prisoners’ who haven’t had enough equity to remortgage or who have been restricted by tighter lending criteria; borrowers on base rate tracker deals or on variable rates below 3% who have no incentive to remortgage to a less favourable rate; and as many as 4.4million homeowners who could benefit from remortgaging but simply have not done so. The improving economy could be set to help thousands of homeowners to switch their mortgage. As house prices increase, homeowners will find that they have more equity in their property, making it easier to mortgage with a better deal and draw some equity from their home if they wish. As loan-to-value ratios fall, borrowers will find a bigger choice of
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his is always an interesting topic and one that draws support from both sides of the fence. There will always be those that love the character of an older property and those who put energy efficiency higher up the agenda. While price, location, and size will all ultimately be factors in your decision to buy a house, I would like to bring to your attention the following benefits of buying brand new. Shorter sales cycle You can move into a new home as soon as it is complete. There’s no need to wait for existing owners to move out. This reduces the house buying chain and the stress and uncertainty that is often associated with moving, particularly into a second-hand home. Greener and cheaper With energy costs forever on the increase, keeping these at bay is critical. On this benchmark new homes score highly. They are built to the latest environmental standards and so are cheaper to run and better for the planet generating up to 60% less carbon dioxide emissions than older homes. This can reduce utility bills by more than £500 a year. Blank Canvas Fuchsia walls, stone cladding, and a mural dedicated to the current owner’s beloved football team – I am still amazed how some people decorate their houses! As a brand new home owner, however, your house is yours for the decorating. Like a blank canvas, your home gives you the proverbial paintbrush and a chance to
deals available and more advantageous rates, increasing their likelihood to remortgage. There’s a vast fortune tied up in property – each 1% rise in house prices makes an additional £23bn of housing equity available. Rising interest rates are also likely to encourage borrowers into remortgaging. Higher rates will make many of the current tracker deals less attractive, so many borrowers are likely to
Say What? remortgage into a fixed-rate deal in order to protect themselves against further base rate rises. With the base rate set to rise slowly over the next two to three years, a fixed rate will provide peace-of-mind and guarantee monthly mortgage outgoings. Check out whathouse.com/mortgages to see how we can help you find the right mortgage. Until next time, happy house- (and mortgage-)hunting!
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Should you buy a brand new home? Julie Healy, marketing director for new homes sales at Callaways, takes you through the reasons for considering a new-build home Peace of mind We all know it happens: we buy something that’s been used before only to find out that the plumbing, boiler, etc, doesn’t work. With a new home although there maybe snagging issues these should be resolved in a timely manner. Many housebuilders also provide a comprehensive Show home bedroom at Kingley Gate customer care service and added peace of mind make your mark and create a masterpiece. is provided by the 10-year warranty issued Spoilt for choice by organisations such as the National New homes offer something for everyone House-Building Council. The quality of from the starter home to the executive housebuilding construction and service mansion. There are designs and styles to has grown significantly in recent years choose from in all price ranges and many with almost 90% of homebuyers declaring are available on the Help to Buy scheme or themselves satisfied with their new homes through Part Exchange. Nowadays many in the most recent survey. builders offer an upgrade to a bespoke With these benefits it might be worth interior design service allowing you to taking a second look at a brand new choose decorations, fixtures and fittings or home. Callaways are delighted to sell new extra items at an additional cost. This can homes on several development sites across include flooring, interior design or even Sussex. garden landscape service. So your dream Call Julie Healy on 01273 735237 for home is complete to your own design when more information. you move in.
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Brighton & Hove local agent national exposure Patcham - Guide Price £369,950
Bright and light chalet bungalow. Renovated to a good standard and comprises of 3 bedrooms, two on the ground floor and a first floor master bedroom suite, there is also a family bathroom. Features include uPVC double glazing and a condensing gas central heating boiler. The front is laid to tarmac and provides off road parking for two vehicles. No Chain.
Central Hove - Guide Price £365,000
A rare find, 2 bed apartment with a good size Westerly rear garden. In one of Hove’s sought after residential locations. Within easy reach of Hove Station for commuters and offering spacious accommodation ideal for a young family that wishes to be close to local schools and amenities. Gas central heating, a modern kitchen and fully tiled bathroom. The property is offered No Chain.
Brunswick Place - Guide Price £285,000
This superbly presented two bedroom top floor apartment offers character and charm. The kitchen has integrated appliances and the bathroom includes a jacuzzi bath and separate quadrant shower. New carpets and fresh decor throughout, so you can move straight in and enjoy the oblique views down to Brunswick Square and the sea beyond. NO CHAIN.
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round 500 house-hunters made their way to the Hilton Brighton Metropole last weekend for The WhatHouse? Show, our first consumer property exhibition. With 35 exhibitors, the Show gave buyers and investors plenty of choice of properties to look at and an array of companies to speak with one-to-one about their offerings. Two seminar theatres provided a wealth of information for homebuyers over the weekend, with advice for first-time buyers, investors, retirees and those looking for a home overseas. The Show attracted a wide range of buyers, including young people looking for their first property, families looking for a larger home and experienced investors looking to put their cash into a buy-to-let property. “The opportunity to speak to so many different agents and developers under one roof is pretty rare these days, especially if you don’t live in a big city such as London or Birmingham,” says WhatHouse? editor Keith Osborne. “It’s been a great opportunity for house-hunters to spend time with people building and selling homes – to dig into the detail and really find out about the homes on offer. “First-timers were able to find out about great government assistance schemes such as Help to Buy and Shared Ownership while homeowners currently living in a large, older property could find out about a range of developments being built specifically for older buyers. We also saw a lot of people looking to spend their money on a second home abroad – quite a few even booked inspection trips at the Show to go and visit these developments for themselves.” If you missed the Show this weekend, keep reading WhatHouse? Local over the coming weeks to find out about our Shows for 2015.
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You can now find WhatHouse? Local in more places than ever in the Brighton and Hove area. Agent of the Week WhatHouse? Publisher WhatHouse? Media Show prev iew has expanded distribution Now housing associations Retirement of its recently launched proar chan peer Dow For all you nsiz tigin esg r loc P3, and hom aling pro, per es to suit reti ty news ww local property newspaper. rees, P8-9 w.whathou se.com this se ason’s must h av e In addition to its delivery to around 85,000 homes in the city, a new deal will see additional copies placed at a number of major supermarkets as well as Brighton station and several hotels. “We’re already the most widely distributed property newspaper in Brighton and Hove, but we’re now even more visible in the city thanks to our new deals,” says WhatHouse? Media managing director Daniel Hill. “Homeowners not covered by our widespread door-drop distribution can now pick up a copy of WhatHouse? Local while they’re out shopping in Asda, Co-op, Somerfield, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Tesco or if they pop in to Homebase or the Churchill Shopping Centre. “Commuters and visitors to Brighton will also be able to find us at the station and tourists, holidaymakers and business people who might be considering a property in the area will see us in a range of local hotels.” Launched at the beginning of September, WhatHouse? Local carries the latest availability of property in Brighton from local estate agents and housebuilders as well as overseas, holiday and investment properties that will be of interest to buyers and investors. Contact Lesley Lawrence (ll@whathouse.co.uk, 07947 846474) to find out more. BRIGHTON
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Congratulations to Peggy Howarth, a Brighton local, who was the lucky winner of an Italian Designer Chair at The WhatHouse? Show last weekend. The stylish chair is worth over £600 and was generously gifted by Chichester-based interior design experts, Susan Fisher Designs.
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Beautiful high back ergonomic designer chair featuring a curved scoop profile base with winged back to provide really comfortable seating with its own unique style. The stitched in headrest gives added neck support and there is stitch detailing throughout to compliment. Set on a sleek chrome swivel base with central support colum that allows full 360° swivel. Robust and durable construction with a hardwood frame and metal base plate. Available in a range of fabric and leather upholstery options that will provide something for all tastes. Normal RRP £525 Reader’s price: £425 (save £100) PLUS FREE OTTOMAN TO MATCH (worth £150+) Dimensions W:80 D:89 H:96 (cm) Delivery: £25 Available: within 7 days Other colours and materials available (details and price on application) from £525 (chair only). We also have a wide range of superb contemporary Italian designer sofas and chairs at great savings - contact us for a free brochure.
TO BUY THIS GREAT CHAIR: Phone: 01243 786563 (M-F 9 - 5.30) or email: enquiries@furnishingsense.com COMING SOON! VISIT WWW.FURNISHINGSENSE.COM to register free as a member (courtesy of What House? not available to members of the public) to save up to 50% off a wide range of stylish furniture and furnishings (traditional to ultra contemporary) and FREE design tips and buyers guides from professional interior designer Susan Fisher. FOR INTERIOR DESIGN, SHOW HOMES & BESPOKE FURNISHING PACKS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SUSANFISHERDESIGNS.CO.UK or call 01243 786563 / 07504 601621 or email susan@susanfisherdesigns.co.uk.
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