WhatHouse? Local Brighton by WhatHouse? Local

Luxury 3 & 4 bedroom homes

“There’s no place like home”

Great incentives to get you moving today!

y rt

Brighton and Hove

e m op m co Pr o l fr e. ca er s Lo p e pa ou th th ha w

Sept 23rd 2014

www.whathouse.com

Local

Computer generated image.

Be the first to view this enchanting new development and take the opportunity to talk with our home moving specialists. Moderno is a very special place indeed, an enchanting collection of just 19 three and four bedroom exclusive family townhouses in the so very popular seaside town of Brighton. Tucked away in a private cul-de-sac with easy access to the seaside and the beautiful South Downs, Moderno is that rarest and most precious of places, offering fine, spacious homes of character and distinction in the most desirable of locations. With woodland nearby, immaculately landscaped grounds and child-friendly roads, it’s simply the perfect place for a family to call home. When something is just right, you can feel it inside. Step inside any one of the four stylish types of homes at Moderno - The Dorothy, The Lion, The Tin Man or The Toto - and you’ll understand and appreciate the subtle magic. There’s a glorious sense of space and freedom, all illuminated with fine natural sunlight. Everything has been designed to work - and work beautifully - with different areas immaculately planned to meet your lifestyle. Enjoy the luxury of choice too, with generously sized rooms on the upper levels that can all serve as bedrooms or else be converted into a study/home office, library, cinema room, au pair quarters or extra living room space according to your wishes. You’ll simply feel at home at once. Step out onto the generous rear lawn and you’ll discover a haven for sunny days and an enchanted place for the children to play safely. These homes are homes as they should be, designed and built to the very highest of standards for families to treasure and share. There’s no place like home, and there’s no place like Moderno.

3 & 4 bedroom homes from £449,995 Call: 0845 548 3020 Prices correct at time of going to press. Specification on site may differ. Pictures for illustration purposes only.

The Lanes, Brighton

l r, or ca e o lo ap y r d ur ty p rytou

Brighton and Hove

m Yo er optoe op rd om co pr lePrefr e. cliav er s Loe p e d pa ou th th ha w

Sept 23rd 2014

www.whathouse.com

Local

Southern Edition September 2014

AUCTIONS P4 AGENT INSIGHT P6 INTERIORS P13 MORTGAGES P19 OVERSEAS P22

– preview P7

Agent of the Week WhatHouse? Show preview expert insight for first-time buyers and investors

Now housing associations are changing

Retirement properties Downsizing, P3, and homes to suit retirees, P8-9 For all your local property news www.whathouse.com t h i s s e a s o n ’s mu s t h av e

View of the paddock from Blomfield House

blomfield Hous E , S wis sl a nd Hill, Dorm a ns Park , RH1 9 2 NH A charming five bedroom, five reception room family home with over 5000sqft of living accommodation There is also a 2-acre paddock available which adjoins the land • Guide price £2million EPC = B Open Friday - Monday 11am - 5pm • Tel: 01342 774850 Email: sales@mdh.uk.com • www.millwooddesignerhomes.co.uk

THE BIG REVEAL MARINE DRIVE ~ ROT TINGDEAN

2 & 3 BEDROOM SEAFRONT APARTMENTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL SEA VIEWS AND SECURE UNDERGROUND PARKING VISIT US ON STAND E6 AT THE WHATHOUSE SHOW 27th – 28th SEPTEMBER, HILTON BRIGHTON METROPOLE

www.azurerottingdean.co.uk Selling agents:

01273 300 525 01273 829 300 Azure full page advert 338h x 267w What House Local 22.9.14 MM NEW.indd 1

A development by:

generator a lifestyle worth living

18/09/2014 17:02

Local essentials

Published by: Globespan Media Limited, 291-299 Borough High Street, London SE1 1JG Tel: 020 7940 1070 info@globespanmedia.com

Managing director: Daniel Hill Editorial director: Rupert Bates Editor: Keith Osborne ko@whathouse.co.uk Assistant editor: Stephen Maunder sm@whathouse.co.uk Designer: Peter Rogers peter@39zero.co.uk Sales director: Mark Edmondson me@whathouse.co.uk Southern sales director: Lesley Lawrence ll@whathouse.co.uk Sales manager (Midlands): Rebecca Vincze rv@whathouse.co.uk Sales executive (Midlands): Tori Collett tc@whathouse.co.uk Sales executive (Midlands): Wayne Smith ws@whathouse.co.uk Sales manager (London): Jay Ali ja@whathouse.co.uk Account manager: Ann Chaloner ac@whathouse.co.uk Printed by: 39zero | Citrus Distributed by: Team © 2014 Globespan Media Limited No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from the publishers. The greatest care has been taken to ensure accuracy but the publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors and omissions.

l r, or ca pe do

om .c se ou th ha w

lo a Y r ur p RTou Yo ertyOPtoE y op Rd OM pr ALePreFR Cliv ER LOe P E d PA TH

SEPT 23RD 2014

www.whathouse.com

BRIGHTON AND HOVE

Say What? By now you’ll probably know lots about The WhatHouse? Show, our property exhibition taking place at the Hilton Brighton Metropole this weekend. If you don’t, you certainly will once you’ve perused this issue of WhatHouse? Local! If you have any interest in property – buying, renting or investing – then it really is a mustvisit event, with a host of agents, developers and professional services on hand to discuss every aspect of property in the UK and overseas. What’s more, it is free to enter and open all day, 10.00am to 5.00pm, on Saturday and Sunday, so there’s no excuse for not being there.

www.whathouse.com

Local

ESTATE AGENTS www.whathouse.coM Sept 2014 | 3

Southern Edition September 2014

AUCTIONS P4 AGENT INSIGHT P6 INTERIORS P13 MORTGAGES P19 OVERSEAS P22

– preview P7

Agent of the Week WhatHouse? Show preview

expert insight for first-time buyers and investors

There haven’t been many headlines not associated with the Scottish referendum over the past couple of weeks, but there was a fair bit of coverage on the new house price figures from the Office of National Statistics. The July numbers showed a 12.2% annual rise in house prices in the South East, slightly above the 11.7% national increase. The adjusted average price for this region is now £337,000. Interestingly, across the nation, the average price paid by first-time buyers increased by 13.5% year-on-year to £209,000, demonstrating more than ever that assistance schemes such as Help to Buy and Shared Ownership are invaluable to first-timers struggling to make their savings keep up with ever-higher deposit requirements. Remember you can find daily news and features about the property market at www.whathouse.com. You can of course catch up with us on Facebook and Twitter (@What_House), too. We hope you find this and every issue of WhatHouse? Local a useful tool in your property search. Happy house-hunting!

Keith Osborne Editor, WhatHouse?

Agent of the week Andrew Shakerley, sales manager at King & Chasemore in Hove Could you please tell us a bit about your company and the area in which you operate? King & Chasemore has been operating since 1840, and has been a part of the Countrywide Group for a number of years. We are well represented across the Brighton and Hove area, with branches in Lewes Road, Kemptown, Western Road, Preston Park, Hove, Rottingdean and Saltdean. What is the market currently like in Brighton and Hove? The market is currently quite stable. From a rental point of view, demand is very strong indeed, while in the sales market we have seen the traditional lull in the summer months. As with many areas, the market is being driven by a lack of good supply.

Now housing associations

are changing Retirement properties Downsizing, P3, and homes to suit retirees, P8-9 For all your local property news www.whathouse.com t h i s s e a s o n ’s mu s t h av e

View of the paddock from Blomfield House

b lomf ield Hous E , S wi s sl a n d H i ll, D orm an s Par k, R H 1 9 2 N H A charming five bedroom, five reception room family home with over 5000sqft of living accommodation There is also a 2-acre paddock available which adjoins the land • Guide price £2million EPC = B Open Friday - Monday 11am - 5pm • Tel: 01342 774850 Email: sales@mdh.uk.com • www.millwooddesignerhomes.co.uk

Surrey, Hampshire, Isle of Wight – Find your new home at Whathouse.com

Cover picture: Tongdean Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6QB asking price: £1,695,000 through Winkworth Brighton & Hove 01273 772175

What types of properties do you sell and what are the current buying trends? We sell all types of property, including apartments, family homes and new build. Our core range is roughly around the £350,000-700,000 bracket, and there is currently high demand at all levels. There is a busy first-time buyer market throughout the city, with entry-level buyers who disappeared during the recession now returning to the market with the aid of the Help to Buy scheme and the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’. What attracts buyers to Brighton and Hove? Brighton is a very eclectic city that boasts a variety of amenities. Traditionally we have seen a lot of demand from London buyers

in search of a better quality of life close to the best schools. This is particularly the case now with people who don’t need to commute in to work every day and can spend some of the week working from home. In addition to excellent transport links, the costal location and climate are big draws for buyers. Have the new mortgage regulations had much of an effect on the local market? The Mortgage Market Review has had an effect, but in the main it’s been a positive one. With the tightening of the regulations, buyers are being qualified more thoroughly. This prevents banks from lending money to people who can’t afford repayments and ensures we won’t

have a repeat of what happened in 2007 and 2008. What do you expect to see happen in the market over the next 12 months? I don’t expect to see any kind of drastic change. There is likely to be the usual slowdown in the run up to Christmas, but after the New Year we will see a flurry of new properties coming on to the market. During election years the market often slows a little in the months around the election, and the prospect of interest rate rises may also have some effect, although I don’t suspect any increases will be too severe in the short term. Contact www.kingandchasemore.co.uk; 01273 289475

Get free UK and overseas property advice at our free seminars at The Whathouse? Show at Hilton Brighton Metropole on 27th and 28th September Entrance is free and seminars start from 10.15am on a first-come, first-served basis.

Seminar theatre 1 Saturday

Sunday

10.15–11.00 Financing your overseas purchase

– Simon Conn, Overseas & Property Finance Specialist

11.15–12.00 Where to buy in France

11.15–12.00 Buying property in Spain (panel)

– Joanna Leggett, Leggett immobilier

− Paul Payne, MASA International; Marc Pritchard, Taylor Wimpey España; Miguel Angel Rico, TM Real Estate

12.15–13.00 Buying property in Florida – Danielle Suarez-Solis, Feltrim

12.15–13.00 Buying property in Egypt

13.15–14.00 Buying property in Portugal

– Jennette Bradbury, Egyptian Experience

– Kerry Roberts, Ideal Homes Portugal

13.15–14.00 Buying property in Portugal

14.15–15.00 Buying property in Spain (panel)

– Kerry Roberts, Ideal Homes Portugal

− Paul Payne, MASA International; Marc Pritchard, Taylor Wimpey España; Miguel Angel Rico, TM Real Estate

14.15–15.00 Buying property in Dubai

15.15–16.00 The property market in a digital age −

15.15–16.00 Where to buy in France

James Dearsley, Digital Marketing Bureau

– Joanna Leggett, Leggett immobilier

– TBC, Orient Desert Real Estate

Seminar theatre 2 − sponsored by First Time Buyer Magazine Saturday and Sunday 10.40–11.25 “A new way of living for the over-60s” − Wadswick Green

11.40–12.25 The Benefits of Part Exchange − Adrian Jones, PXS

(Saturday) / 11.40–12.25 TBC (Sunday)

− Lynda Clark, First Time Buyer Magazine; Jane Griffiths, bpha

12.40–13.25 “Why new-build is perfect investment property” − Spicerhaart Land and New Homes

Interior Design Legal Services Mortgages Currency Financial Advice

13.40–14.25 “How to understand property prices when buying your first home” − Kate Faulkner, Propertychecklists.co.uk 14.40–15.25 “Buying a shared ownership home” 15.40–16.25 “Where you want to live” − Guinness Homes making homeownership affordable for local communities

Exhibitors include:

Countries covered:

Taylor Wimpey España Redrow Homes Spicerhaart Mishon Mackay Gascoignes International Churchill Retirement

UK, USA, Spain, France, Turkey, Egypt, Italy, Portugal, Caribbean, Dubai, Cyprus

Media partners

whathouseshow.co.uk #WhatHouseShow

or many of us, the thought of owning an overseas property may seem like a distant dream, but every year thousands of Brits make that dream a reality. The number of overseas agents and developers attending The WhatHouse? Show at the Brighton Hilton Metropole is testament to their confidence that there are many people in the region who are able to afford to buy a home abroad, a confidence that has grown with the surge of interest from Britons over the past 12 months. “There’s something very appealing about owning a home in a warm, sunny climate and with a high standard of living, and you don’t have to be wealthy to have that lifestyle,” says Andy Grimley, exhibition director for The WhatHouse? Show. “I’d urge anyone who’s dreamt of having a home abroad to come along to the show on the weekend of 27/28 September, speak to the agents and developers face-to-face and find out how easy and affordable it can be.” Everyone’s story is different, of course, but there are a few general reasons for buying a foreign home • Holiday home – Somewhere to escape at any time of year, which you, your family and friends can enjoy whenever you like. • Re-location and retirement – Particularly within the EU, it’s easier than ever for British people to relocate to find work or to retire to another country permanently later in life. • Investment – Use your nest egg to buy a place that will earn some rental income and that may appreciate in value over the years. Often, the purchase of an overseas property will be driven by at least two of the reasons above, and sometimes all of them. Why not have the best of all worlds with a place to stay when you want to, that you can rent out to others when you’re not there and that, in years to come, you can make your permanent home to enjoy your retirement in sunnier climes? Whatever your reasons for dreaming about a home overseas, the important thing when you come to realising that dream is to keep your excitement in check and take as much care in buying that property as you would in the UK. It has been known for homebuyers travelling abroad to look at property to ‘leave their brain on the plane’ – in other words, to act irrationally and not take simple steps to ensure that their money is invested wisely. That means checking that the agent or developer is legitimate and using professional people to oversee the purchase process and the financial and tax issues that arise. The good news is that while buying a property in another country will inevitably be under a different system than in the UK, on the whole the purchase process is transparent in most of the more popular destinations. There are many professionals in the UK who are fully qualified to help you. You can find some of these at The WhatHouse? Show, including solicitors, financial advisers and currency exchange experts. Owning a property overseas is a realistic dream for many people, so why not come along to The WhatHouse? Show to make it happen for you? It’s open from 10.00am to 5.00pm on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September at the Hilton Brighton Metropole. Find out more at whathouseshow.co.uk Here’s some inspiration, with five of our favourite overseas homes options...

NEW HOMES www.whathouse.coM Sept 2014 | 5

New horizons

A more buoyant economy has led to a resurgence of interest in buying a property overseas. It could be more affordable than you think but don’t leave your brain on the plane! PORTUGAL

also serve as a good investment, and there is already a huge expat community of retirees and relocators in most of the major resorts. (See Taylor Wimpey España, Crystal Shore Properties, Gascoignes International, MASA International and TM Real Estate at the show)

DUBAI

The Algarve has long been a destination of choice for discerning homebuyers. There are first-class facilities, including a host of championship golf courses, miles of sandy beaches and rugged coastline and many fascinating harbour towns and villages to explore. Places to look out for include Tavira in the eastern Algarve, Albufeira and Vilamoura in the centre and Lagos on the western part of the coast. (See Ideal Homes Portugal at the show)

FLORIDA

Dubai has made a name for itself as a great holiday destination, with many high-quality modern attractions from sailing to golf to skiing. Its location and international status as a tourism and commercial hub means there’s demand for accommodation from Europe, the Far East and the Middle East, so investors could do well by opting for one of its established developments or the plethora of new ones springing up. (See Orient Desert Real Estate at the show)

FRANCE

Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, Seaworld, Epcot, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter...the list of attractions is nearly endless in Florida, making it an ever-popular family destination. Property prices are very competitive since the crash of 2007/08. Florida is a good option for investors too, with Canadian ‘snowbird’ retirees looking for long lets as they escape the winter months at home. (See Feltrim at the show)

SPAIN

Spain offers a wealth of variety, from its verdant north to the ubiquitous Costas, from the bustle of its major cities to the tranquillity of its islands. Spain also offers real value for money as agents, developers and banks offload their stocks of property. It makes a great lifestyle buy, but can

France is the world’s number one tourism destination and it’s not hard to see why, with such a variety of landscape and global renown for the quality of its regional produce and cuisine. Proximity to the UK means rural property in the north remains popular with British buyers, but road, rail and air connections open up options in every part of the nation and the country offers terrific ski properties and coastal homes, from inexpensive cottages and apartments to sprawling luxury villas. (See Leggett Immobilier and Gascoignes International at the show)

PARTNERS

GAVIN POPE 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE

PATRICK CLOHERTY 14 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Sales: 01273 696000 Lettings: 01273 748828 ● sales@avard.co.uk ● lettings@avard.co.uk

City Centre Office 115 Western Road Brighton East Sussex BN1 2AB

Fiveways Office 132 Ditchling Road Brighton East Sussex BN1 4SG

046_LH693_Avards-FP-HORIZONTAL LETS_AVARD 1p 21/08/2014 16:23 Page 1

MICHAEL GIOVANNINI 11 YEARS EXPERIENCE

ALL VALUATIONS CARRIED OUT BY OUR PARTNERS

www.avard.co.uk

WE WANT TO SELL YOUR HOME! • The World’s most successful Estate Agency is now here in Brighton. • Let us show you the new, fresh approach to Property Marketing. • The most convenient way to sell your home. • No other Estate agency has a closer link to London. • Your Dedicated Estate Agent will be available seven days a week. • Your Property will be automatically listed in over 6,300 Offices on six continents globally. • Bespoke unrivalled ‘one to one’ personalised service. • Prominent Press and supplement advertising to showcase your property. • State of the art marketing assuring maximum price expectation. • Full market appraisal valuation given at a convenient time to suit you, not just office hours.

RE/MAX CHANGING THE WAY PROPERTY IS SOLD IN THE UK.

Tel: 01273 90 77 88

52 Lansdowne Place, Brighton, Sussex, BN3 1FG info.bright@remax.co.uk www.remax.co.uk/Bright

get to the point selling off plan now the point | the upper drive | hove The Point is an elegant boutique development of just eight luxury 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and one stunning 3 bedroom penthouse, all with private outdoor space.

a new concept in designer city apartments, created with flair and passion to deliver a superb contemporary living environment

Spacious and stylish, each with a luxurious specification which will seduce and delight. Tremendous attention has been paid to every detail and the advanced design, incorporating sustainable energies, will please the most discerning purchaser. Prices from ÂŁ295,000

01273 829300 e: thepoint@mishonmackay.com w: www.mishonmackay.com Computer generated image is for illustrative purposes only. Exact finishes must be verified.

Reach over 75,000 homeowners every week Covering new homes, residential sales and lettings and auctions, WhatHouse? Local is a brand new title focussed only on property in and around Brighton & Hove. WhatHouse? Local has the largest circulation of any property publication in Brighton & Hove, being delivered

through the letterbox of 75,000 homes in the city every week, including all ABC1 households. To market your property through this high-quality new publication, contact Lesley Lawrence on 07947 846474 or ll@whathouse.co.uk

01273 829 300

S TA N D E 6 AT T H E W H AT H O U S E ? E X H I B I T I O N

Scan this image with the Virtual View App for added content

LIBERTY ROW

WESTERN ROAD, HURSTPIERPOINT FROM £415,000 Last remaining house on this boutique development of just 5 houses. Well planned interiors blend with traditional style elevations. Luxury kitchens with high gloss units and full range of integrated appliances. Low running costs.

Scan this image with the Virtual View App for added content

TOLLGATE

COACH HOUSE

Private courtyard setting in established residential area. Over 1000 sq ft. of accommodation. 3 beds with luxury shower wet room and family bathroom. Private parking. High spec kitchen with full range of appliances.

Glorious city home with heritage styling close to Brighton Station, a commuters dream! Two double bedrooms with spacious open plan living area. High spec kitchen with granite work tops. Private outside space. Low running costs. Ideal city living pad.

LONDON ROAD,BURGESS HILL FROM £265,000

M I S H O N M A C K AY. C O M

HOWARD PLACE, BRIGHTON POA

The Robin, 4 Bedroom Home Plot 13 from £459,950* Key features of The Robin: • Unique link detached 4 Bedroom Home • Paula Rosa fitted Kitchen with granite worktops • Family room with double doors leading to a landscaped rear garden • Master Bedroom with en suite and built-in wardrobes • 3 further Bedrooms with a bay window in Bedroom 2 • Fitted Utopia family Bathroom • Attached car port† • Flooring throughout • Window dressings • Light fittings • Help to Buy equity loan scheme>

The Robin

NEW RELEASES NOW AVAILABLE 4 Bedroom Homes from £329,950*

The Robin

HELP TO BUY SCHEME AVAILABLE>

WOODPECKER CRESCENT, BURGESS HILL, WEST SUSSEX RH15 9XY The Dove, 4 Bedroom Home, Plot 42 from £329,950*

The Woodpecker, 4 Bedroom Home, Plot 43 from £399,950*

The Sandpiper, 4 Bedroom Home, Plot 39 from £449,950*

The Osprey, 4 Bedroom Home, Plot 21 from £475,000*

The Kestrel, 4 Bedroom Home, Plot 19 from £475,000*

OPEN DAILY FROM 10AM TO 5PM

0333 321 8903 thecoppice@croudacehomes.co.uk

HELP TO BUY SCHEME AVAILABLE> CUCKFIELD ROAD, HURSTPIERPOINT, WEST SUSSEX BN6 9SD The Clayton

4 BEDROOM HOMES FROM £470,000*

OPEN DAILY FROM 10AM TO 5PM

0333 321 8656 chalkersvale@croudacehomes.co.uk

Images are indicative of housetypes, interiors and/or local area. *Prices and availability correct at time of print. Images are indicative of housetypes, interiors and/or local area. Please ask our sales consultants for further information. †Although it is our intention that information given regarding garages, car ports and parking is truthful, these aspects are subject to change as The Coppice progresses. >Available incentives at The Coppice and Chalkers Vale are subject to reservation criteria, scheme rules (including the Government Help to Buy scheme) on selected plots. Please speak to one of our Sales Consultants for more information.

5 RATED HOUSE BUILDER

TWO HOURS FROM LONDON BUT A WORLD AWAY...

COME HOME TO REDROW VISIT: STAND H2 - GROUND FLOOR

HILTON BRIGHTON METROPOLE HOTEL

SATURDAY 27TH & SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2014

COME AND TAKE THE REDROW NEW HOMES TEST FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A RED LETTER EXPERIENCE WORTH £200. Visit: redrow.co.uk

11038 Multi Whathouse Show 267x338 220914.indd 1

22/09/2014 11:15

12 | Sept 2014 www.whathouse.coM NEW HOMES

The changing face of the housing association

his week, we caught up with Minnie Dando, head of marketing at Hyde New Homes, who told us how her company is overcoming reduced funding to address the demand from Brighton locals for affordable housing. She says: “Ostensibly, the Chancellor’s announcement last year of a £3.3bn pledge towards affordable housing over a three-year period from 2015/16 appeared positive, however, this is actually “The Barrows, one of Hyde New Homes’ previous developments in Brighton” “Coming soon, One Hove Park”

less funding per year than the current affordable housing programme, which committed £4.5bn over four years. Under the current programme, which runs until 2014/15, £1.125bn is made available each year, while the new programme will see £957m invested annually. “These cuts present a very real problem for the future of housing associations, whose primary function is to provide affordable housing products for people who need them. As the reality of diminishing

funding sinks in, many organisations are now seeking alternative routes to generate profit which can be reinvested into their affordable housing projects.” The Hyde Group is one such organisation; over the past few years its Hyde New Homes arm has been developing private sale and shared ownership properties, many of them in the Brighton and Hove area. Dando continues: “Shared ownership is particularly important for Hyde New Homes, in line with our vision to make a lasting difference. The proceeds of private sale homes is complementary to this, as it enables us to reinvest profits in affordable housing, providing a welcome stepping stone for buyers who cannot drum up a steep deposit to buy a property outright. “Brighton and Hove, in particular, suffer from a very limited supply of new-build stock in general and this is only exacerbated when it comes to affordable homes, resulting in buyers either being forced to live further out or having to rent older, lower-quality properties with little security or stability.” The company’s connections to Brighton and Hove go back more than a decade, with its first development here dating back to 2003. “Since then, we have delivered some 250 new shared ownership homes through schemes such as

Grand Ocean, Ebenezer Church, The Ledge at Port Slade, Viaduct Lofts and The Barrows – the latter two of which were both composed entirely of shared ownership and social rent properties,” says Dando. “Our pipeline for the future is also promising as we aim to deliver over 100 more shared ownership properties. Building upon this, we are proud to announce that many of our shared ownership buyers have gone on to purchase additional equity in their homes (known as ‘staircasing’) meaning that they are on the way to owning their homes entirely. “In order for us to be able to carry on funding shared ownership schemes, amongst other affordable tenures, we must also develop schemes which offer properties for outright sale. To date we have delivered 94 of these through our current Super B scheme, which has proved popular with a range of buyers. We will imminently also be launching One Hove Park, a scheme of 71 shared ownership and private sale homes, located between Hove Park and Hove Recreation Ground.” So, despite the cuts to funding, does Dando see a bright future for The Hyde Group and for would-be homeowners in Brighton and Hove looking for an affordable way to get on the property ladder? “Yes, the face of the housing association continues to evolve but ultimately we still exist for one sole purpose: to help people realise their dream of homeownership.” Contact www.hydenewhomes.com; 0845 606 1221

F R N E IN LY L 4 E A RE A L M S AI E N I

Clayhills HP What House Advert_Layout 1 17/09/2014 12:38 Page 1

C L AY H I L L S L E W E S

MOVE IN FOR CHRISTMAS LAST FEW HOUSES JUST RELEASED - CALL NOW TO VIEW

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOUSES JUST MOMENTS FROM THE TOWN CENTRE WELL PLANNED ACCOMMODATION OVER THREE FLOORS LUXURY FINISHES • 4 BEDROOMS • 2 BATHROOMS ONLY 4 REMAINING • £425,000

T: 01273 829300

T: 01273 487444

GET A MOVE ON

WITH PERSIMMON HOMES SOUTH EAST Less than 17 weeks until Christmas but still time to buy your brand new home! RESERVE DURING SEPTEMBER AND CHOOSE FROM ONE OF OUR SCHEMES DESIGNED TO HELP YOU MOVE NOW!

Part Exchange* - to ensure your move is hassle free Home Change* - we help you to sell your house Help to Buy* - the government backed scheme

PLUS

Reserve during September to receive one of the following extra incentives

£1000 toward solicitors fees £2500 toward ‘Finishing Touches’ (Choose from a range of Finishing Touches such as carpets, kitchen or bathroom upgrades or even a complete garden package)

So don’t delay whether you have a house to sell or are a first time buyer you CAN MOVE NOW!

Come and visit one of our developments below to find out more...

Cross Quays

Manston, CT12 5AT Last 3 bedroom home from

£216,950 or £173,560 with Help to Buy* Call 07957 837 659

The Drive

Hellingly,BN27 4AF 3 & 5 bedroom homes from

£229,950 or 183,960 with Help to Buy* Call 01323 845 983

Wesley Field

Ashford, TN23 5LJ 2 & 3 bedroom homes from

£188,950 or £151,160 with Help to Buy* Call 01233 628245

The Old Orchard

Strood, ME2 3QZ 2 & 3 bedroom homes

COMING SOON Call 01622 626 816

CALL US 01622 626816 OR VISIT PERSIMMONHOMES.COM

*Available on selected plots subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. A professional legal adviser is required to carry out the legal formalities of buying the home and to represent your interests. Persimmon can provide you with a list of recommended solicitors and/or financial advisers as necessary. Persimmon cannot advise you on a mortgage. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE, YOUR EQUITY LOAN OR OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. For full terms and conditions of all schemes featured visit www.persimmonhomes.com/offers. Imagery is for illustration purposes only. External elevations including treatments, materials, window positions and sizes are subject to change at any time. Details correct at time of going to press.

#WhatHouseShow

Scan this ad with the Virtual View App to watch our new TV commercial and to claim one of the 250 FREE tickets

Hilton Metropole â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brighton 27-28 September from 10.00am to 5.00pm UK property Overseas property Free Seminars Interior Design Legal Services Mortgages Currency Financial Advice

Exhibitors include:

Countries covered:

Taylor Wimpey EspaĂąa Redrow Homes Spicerhaart Mishon Mackay Gascoignes International Churchill Retirement

UK, USA, Spain, France, Turkey, Egypt, Italy, Portugal, Caribbean, Dubai, Cyprus

Media partners

NEW HOMES www.whathouse.coM Sept 2014 | 15

New-build homes are the ideal investment choice, says spicerhaart

picerhaart Land and New Homes are exhibiting on the largest stand at this weekend’s WhatHouse? Show, which is taking place at the Hilton Brighton Metropole on Saturday and Sunday. They will be showcasing a huge range of new-build property that will appeal to first-time buyers and families but managing director Peter Krelle believes that it is investors who will benefit most from considering a brand new home. So, what makes property, and newbuild particularly, a good investment? “Everyone needs a home and as a result, [property] is the greatest market

decorator is an absolute nightmare!” Krelle is expecting to see a large number of experienced investors over the weekend of the Show. But he’s urging readers who may be considering property investment for the first time to come to see him and his team at their stand where they will explain that starting a property portfolio need not be something to be scared of. Investors will be looking at two areas, yield and capital growth. Yield is the monthly income you’ll be getting from the property and capital growth is how much its value is expected to rise over a given period. “With a clear indication of the likely yield, and knowing how much your

Scan this image with the Virtual View App for added content

Lynda Clark takes the fear factor out of buying your first home Lynda Clark, editor of First Time Buyer magazine, spends her working life speaking to people going through the process of buying their first home, along with the developers and professionals providing the homes and services that help them get on the property ladder.

Peter Krelle of spicerhaart out there for anybody who wants to invest,” says Krelle. “The consistency of the performance of the UK housing market outstrips anything else in Europe, the USA or anywhere else. It’s safe and we’re politically stable, which means you get total security in property. “With new-build, you’ve got something that is going to be more or less maintenance-free for a good ten years, and it’s a blank canvas. In five years’ time, it’ll still look pretty good and be cheap to refurbish, if there’s any need at all to do that. “If you’re buying second hand there are refurbishment issues and at the moment, trying to get a painter and

Lynda Clark, editor of First Time Buyer magazine

mortgage is costing you, you can easily do your sums. It should ‘wash its face’ [break even] at worst and more likely, provide a nice, tidy sum on a monthly basis,” adds Krelle. “Capital growth with property over a ten-year period, you’re not going to see anywhere else, certainly not in stocks and shares and certainly not by sticking it in the bank at the moment. For me, it’s the only thing to invest in.” Peter Krelle and the spicerhaart team will be at The WhatHouse? Show on 27-28 September with their stock of new-build homes in the south of England and expert advice on investing in property.

oes she think there is such a thing as a ‘typical’ first-time buyer? “I’ve had case studies where we’ve had a 20-year-old who’s been lucky enough to buy a home, right through to a 60-year-old, retired and who had never bought her own home who said “Actually, I want to do it!”. So it’s really the whole span of buyers – there really isn’t a ‘typical’ first-time buyer. Obviously it depends very much on your financial circumstances as to whether or not you can save for a deposit. At First Time Buyer, we try to advise people how to do that, how to save money.” Buying a home is often cited as even more stressful than other big life-changing events, such as having a child or changing jobs. How can the process be made less arduous for the first-time buyer? “As a first-time buyer, even as a second-time buyer or other home mover, it’s stressful because a lot of it is out of your hands. The easy part is choosing the property, because basically you know what you like and what you don’t like. Then it

starts to escalate and you have to get a conveyancer, you have to go to the bank or building society and get the finance. “The best advice I can give anybody is to get as much advice and information as you can before you start. Be prepared and if you have some knowledge, even just a little, you will start to learn and pick things up quickly. Ask a lot of questions and don’t be fobbed off! “We’ve produced a book called ‘You Can Buy Your First Home’ which tells you everything you need to know. It includes a lot of tick boxes and checklists.” Clark also has one other important suggestion for anyone going out to speak to estate agents, developers or solicitors: “Try to take someone else with you – your partner, a friend, your mum or even your auntie! It’s really, really important to have someone else’s opinion about what that person said, how they said it and what the gist is.” You can speak to Lynda Clark and the First Time Buyer team to find out about their publications and get some free expert advice at The WhatHouse? Show on 27-28 September.

NHBC – the mark of a quality home

...Buying a new home is a big decision, so you’ll want to know that your property is of good quality and your investment well protected. Only builders approved and registered by NHBC can offer Buildmark, and they must build to the detailed technical standards we have been developing and updating for more than 75 years. It will give you peace of mind to know that all new homes with NHBC’s Buildmark have been independently inspected at key stages during construction, and come with 10 years’ warranty and insurance. This gives you the reassurance that, on the rare occasion when something does go wrong, we’re here to help you.

So, before you buy a new home, make sure it has Buildmark.

Talk to us...

Call us now on 0844 633 1000 and ask for ‘Customer Services’. Or visit www.nhbc.co.uk/myhome H309 06/14

H309 - What House? advert_FINAL.indd 1

6/16/14 9:30 AM

LEGGETT

COME AND SEE US ON STAND P8 AT

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE YOU CAN TRUST

27-28 SEPTEMBER

Ref:41364BVS56 Character property with stunning outlook, situated between 2 villages along Nantes Brest canal. Morbihan €82,500

Ref:44719AK23 18thC historic Chambre D’hotes offering 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, tea room & formal gardens. Creuse €250,000

Ref:41041HM16 Pretty, stone built 3 bed detached cottage with large garden, stream and in ground swimming pool. Charente €203,000

LEGGETT IMMOBILIER WINNER OF THE EUROPEAN PROPERTY AWARDS BEST ESTATE AGENCY FRANCE 2013/2014

Ref:30459GCB79 Detached traditional stone house with 200m² of habitable space (5 beds) and grounds of 2989m². Deux Sevres €238,500

Ref:44340PMA64 A bright 4th floor studio apartment in the coastal town of St Jean de Luz. Shared storage facility. Pyrenees Atlantiques €138,000

Ref:32041JF24 Large 3 bed house with full basement surrounded by 1500m² garden with pleasant rural views. €250,900 Dordogne

Ref:21178CF16 An elegant 18thC chateau with many original features, additional buildings and 6 hectares. €927,500 Charente

Ref:41534DA16 Beautiful 4 bedroom stone house with solar panels, double glazing, wood burners & large garden. €255,000 Charente

Ref:41667JTO83 Walking distance to Callas village lies this 3 bed villa with annex, jacuzzi and fabulous views. €315,000 Var

Ref:41501SW17 Sweet 3 bedroom cottage in a hamlet close to St Aigulin. Lovely garden with river and barns. Charente Maritime €82,500

Ref:42413TC06 Luxury 2 bed, 2 bath penthouse apartment with spectacular views from the sun terraces. Alpes Maritimes €945,000

Ref:40001DD86 Beautiful 3/4 bedroom house, large barn, orchard, gardens, pool and 2 further houses for renovation. €260,000 Vienne

Ref:42835CA87 This well presented 2 bed hamlet house comes with a terrace, garden and a garage/workshop. €82,500 Haute Vienne

Ref:42492DKA30 2 bed tastefully renovated stone house arranged on 2 floors in heart of delightful village Gard €121,910

Ref:P1477EI Charming 18th/19thC chateau with equestrian facilities. Super gardens and parkland of 74 acres. €1,500,000 Calvados

For all property enquiries call Freephone: 08 08 10 10 940 or 0033(0)5 53 60 84 88 Email: sales@leggett.fr

www.leggettfrance.com

THREE OF THE BEST: BLOW THE BUDGET

All prices include agency fees

Crystal Ridge, Orlando, Florida, USA A high quality new development of town houses to be released to the market on the first day of the show in Brighton with special launch offer for the 2 days of the show. A quality new development of only 84 high specification Town Houses situated in a prime, highly regarded location just 8 miles from Disney World, Orlando, Florida. The area benefits from very high profile golf courses and all the attractions that Florida can offer.

There are various styles and sizes of properties available comprising

• 10 nos 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom properties with garage, Free Full Furniture pack, media and pool of 1424 sq ft at $234900 • 10 nos 4 bedroom and 4 bathroom properties with garage, Free Full Furniture pack, media and pool of 1900 sq ft at $314900 • 30 nos 5 bedroom 3.5 bathroom properties with carport, Free Full Furniture pack, pool, den, media/games room of 2340 sq ft at $378900 • 34 nos 6 bedroom 4.5 bathroom properties with carport, Free Full Furniture pack, media, games and pool of 2926 sq ft at $464900 The project will be fully managed and within the development itself is a clubhouse with Pool and deck, wet bar, kids pool and tot lot, Gym, Games room, office and male, female bathrooms. For those investors who wish to enjoy the rental opportunities there will be GUARANTEED RENTAL OPTIONS Available. Finance is available up to 70% of the purchase price and up to 30 years repayment period at a very competitive rate. Come along to see us at the show for the project brochure and further details and plans or just register your interest now in readiness for the release.

DON’T FORGET - There will be a special SHOW LAUNCH OFFER for the weekend only.

For further information now call Grahame Clist Direct Dial:

+44 (0) 207 060 8086

Gascoignes International Come and visit us on stand P3 at

The WhatHouse? Show Hilton Brighton Metropole, September 27th & 28th 2014.

29th Floor, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5DY Tel: +44 (0) 207 060 6988 E-mail: info@gascoignesinternational.com Website: www.gascoignesinternational.com

The World

Marbella

There has never been a development in Marbella like “The World Marbella“. Arquitectonic design, the use of new materials and the latest technologies in construction are the three main pillars of this splendid project .Five iconic buildings, constructed with the innovative eco-friendly SISMO technology, will house 112 unique apartments from ground floor to fifth floor levels set in beautiful tropical gardens in the heart of the emblematic Golden Mile of Marbella.

Visit us on

Stand P15

Crystal Shore Properties is a leading real estate agency with offices based in the prestigious area of Marbella, in the province of Malaga. This means we have our finger on the pulse of every property for sale in the most sought after developments on the Costa del Sol, from Calahonda to Sotogrande and many other inland towns. Crystal Shore Properties offer one of the widest up-to-date property portfolios available in todays market. Thanks to numerous long standing collaborations with some of the top banks, developers, investors, local & international agents and with a wide range of re-sale properties at rock bottom low prices, we can guarantee you will find your new home in the sun through Crystal Shore Properties. With 25 years experience helping our clients buy, sell and rent properties here on the Costa del Sol, our aim is simple – to provide a professional, enthusiastic, efficient, reliable and trustworthy service to all of our clients. We do this by following the Estate Agents Code of Ethics and through straight forward listening. We are a multilingual team and can offer Agents the following languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Croatian, Russian and Chinese.

Tel: 0034 952 904 187 / Tel from UK: 0844 598 3360 Centro Comercial Guadalmina Phase 2, local 6, 29678 San Pedro de Alcantara

www.crystalshore-properties.com web:www.luxurymarbellacollection.com mail: info@crystalshore-properties.com

“Spanish house prices are rising” The Financial Times (Sept 2014)

Don’t miss the boat... If you have dreamed of owning your own property in Spain, now is the perfect moment to take advantage of the market before prices rise sharply again

Over 2000 properties across the Costa Blanca including:

Luxury villas with pools

Stylish coastal apartments

from £142,000

from £72,000

meet Come and h us at t e

e Show WhatHStoanudsP1 , on Metropole Hilton Bright Sunday 28 & 27 Saturday 14 September 20 m 0p .0 -5 m 0a 10.0

Europe’s leading Spanish property specialists since 1981 Call us on 0208 6030180 Visit www.masainternational.com

Palm Dream Residence property type: 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments, town houses, penthouses Ready project with payment plan over 9 month 5% on booking • 15% on signing documents • remaining over the 9 month building specs: luxury high end finishings • spacious lay outs • private beach huge pool • jacuzzi pool • Gym • kids play area • 24 hours security very near to world luxurious hotels such as Atlantis, Rixos etc.

Mansour Property Consultants provide helicopter property tours to view the properties and project from the air and to save time and cover more project and can see the beautiful Dubai from the air. For more information call

+971 55 30 31 333 & +971 52 908 708 7 www.orientdesertrealestate.com See us on stand p6 ORN 1430

VISIT

WITH THE OVERSEAS PROPERTY SHOW”

DREAM HOME

“I FOUND MY

0800 133 7644

5 E D N A T S T A S U

s e i t r e p o r p 0 0 0 , 0 2 r ! e s v e i O r t n u o c 5 n i e l a for s

FURNISHINGSENSE.COM Saving with style!

Show Competition

Members Only Launching at The WhatHouse? Show. Register for free on stand E5

WIN

a stylish Italian Armchair

SAVE UP TO 50%

ON ALL YOUR FURNITURE & FURNISHING NEEDS - Traditional to ultra contemporary -

Furniture

Lighting

Rugs

Art

Mirrors

Accessories

Clocks

Home Office

Eco

Garden

4BUYING GUIDES 4DESIGN TIPS 4ALL STYLES

4ECO PRODUCTS 4GARDEN SECTION 4INTERIOR DESIGN

susanfisherdesigns.co.uk

will also be exhibiting on stand E5. Come and meet us for all of your interior design needs.

WHAT HOUSE ADVERT 338x267mm OL HI.pdf

18/09/2014

13:33

on 12 us P it d is n

v a st

Egypt is now an up and coming market for the overseas investor. With sun all the year round, beautiful beaches colourful seas and an amazing history Egypt has so much to offer you. Egyptian Experience is a company with a track record of completing quality apartments on time. Our award winning resort in Luxor is in the most idyllic location with truly amazing views. Our apartments are finished to a high standard with lots of design details, large balconies and patio doors. Set in beautiful landscaped gardens with large swimming pool and the largest private promenade in Luxor.

We are here to help you

T: 01280 705700

www.egyptianexperience.co.uk jennette@egyptianexperience.co.uk

Incentives available if you reserve during the weekend of the WhatHouse? Show

NEW ENGLAND SQUARE, BRIGHTON BN1

LIVE NEAR THE BEACH & SECONDS FROM BRIGHTON STATION 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

NOW AVAILABLE FOR SHARED OWNERSHIP SALE

PRICES FROM JUST £87,500* FOR INFO VISIT SUPERBRIGHTON.CO.UK HOMES ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE SALE CALL 01273 964604 FOR DETAILS

Visit us at Stand H6 at the WhatHouse? Show on 27th & 28th September. Find out more at www.whathouseshow.co.uk

Award-winning developer Hyde New Homes is making a lasting difference in Brighton & Hove, building hundreds of new homes for sale and shared ownership† Contact 0845 606 1221; info@hydenewhomes.co.uk; www.hydenewhomes.co.uk *Represents a 35% share of an apartment with the full market value of £250,000. Prices correct at time of print. Terms & conditions and eligibility criteria apply. † Wheelchair accessible apartments available at SuperB.

Final What House Brighton advert with WH show info 3.3.14.indd 1

19/09/2014 17:23:27

“A magic you feel inside. You don’t need to travel over the rainbow...”

TWO GREAT INCENTIVES TO GET YOU MOVING PART EXCHANGE OR EXPRESS MOVER EXPRESS MOVER

PART EXCHANGE

To make the whole process of selling and buying easier, Bellway has put together a range of services. Express Mover is the solution if you want to buy a Bellway home but haven’t sold your own house.

Buy and sell in one easy move with Bellway Part Exchange. Bellway has always built attractive and desirable new homes. That’s why we’ve become one of the top ten builders in Britain. But now there’s even more reason to choose a Bellway home. To make the whole process of selling and buying easier, we’ve put together a range of services to make your move as hassle free as possible.

The Advantages: • A recommended local agent will be used to market your present home • You agree the selling price on your present home • The Estate Agent works harder making your present home a higher priority to sell • Details of your present home will also be marketed in our sales offices • Bellway will do all the chasing with the Estate Agent to secure a sale for you • You get a market price for your present home • You can trade ‘up’, ‘down’ or ‘sideways’ • Properties outside our region can be registered on the scheme • Most importantly - it’s free of charge! Bellway pay your Estate Agent fees • Prospective buyers are properly qualified before being given an appointment to view your present home Pictures for illustration purposes only. Subject to status, terms and conditions apply. Bellway have the right to refuse a Part Exchange. Terms & conditions apply and can be found at www.bellway.co.uk.

The benefits of this amazing deal include: • A fair offer for your old home based on an independent valuation • A decision made usually within 7 days • No Estate Agents’ fees to pay • A guaranteed price for your old home • A stress free move for you • The option to stay in your existing home until your new house is ready • No advertising fees to pay

“Take the first step along the yellow brick road and start a journey that will take you to a magical place”.

Redhill Close, Brighton BN1 5FJ. Call: 0845 548 3020

On site Sales Centre and Showhome open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm, with a late night opening Thursday 12.00pm - 7.00pm

How to find us AVEN UE

B ON

DITCHLING ROAD

LONDON ROAD (BRIGHTON)

SWAY

ST. NICHOLAS PLAYGROUND

A2 01 BRIGHTON 0

QUE EN ’ S

RO AD

KING

ROA D

TPE LIE R

WEST ERN

MO N

GRAND AVEN

ST. ANN’S WELL GARDENS

DI T CHLING ROAD

THE DRIVE

I LLE ROAD SACK V

EET ST R

VE HO

ENGLISH CHANNEL

A23

A259

DYKE ROAD PARK

R OA D

D OA

KIN GSWA Y

OAD

ES TO N

HOVE

C HU RC H

R KE

O AD

RCH R

BLAKERS PARK

PRESTON PARK

TE RR

CENT

CHU

HOVE RECREATION GROUND OLD SHO R EH AM R

DR TON OVE PRES VELODROME

BOWLS CLUB

ON D

E CRES

ALDRINGTON

N EW

A23

PRESTON PARK

HOVE PARK

HOVE

BRAY

IV E

TENNIS COURTS

CH M

WITHDEAN PARK

LE Y

UE EN AV

DEN ROAD SURREN

N RI

GL E LAND DRIVE

WO O D

SH IR

A270

OLD SHOREHAM ROAD

STONEHAM PARK

ELDRED A VENUE

27 A UE NG KI RO AD

WITHDEAN SPORTS COMPLEX

STON

NEV ILL AVE N UE MILL VIEW HOSPITAL

DAVIS PARK

CR ES T

GOLD

RIVE VA LL EY DR TONG DEAN IVE LAN E

LL VI

HI LL REDH IL

O DON R L ON

N HA

ON ET GL

UE EN UE AV EN ND AV LA AD AY E RO W K DY

GE OR

GE V

IA VE N

A27

DG RI

A23

N EE GR

Brighton Map not to scale

South East Division Bellway House, London Road North, Merstham, Surrey RH1 3YU Tel: 01737 644911 Fax: 01737 646317 www.bellway.co.uk/southeast