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ANDREW KAY THE ISSUE h how I tire of opening magazines that are telling me that it’s a new year and therefore I should be working on a new me. Okay, I have my faults, but on the whole I think the old me is pretty fit for purpose, well not fit exactly, but… well I think you know what I mean, none of us like to be preached to. So far be it from me to preach to you about moving home. I suspect that most of us will know Set about when it’s time to move and making why we need to move. Statistics claim that 2016 the year moving home is one of the of transparency most stressful things that and truth we will encounter in our lives and I believe that it might be true. I know that some of my moves over the years have been, for a variety of reasons, very stressful indeed. Moving home is a long winded and expensive process. Over my years here at Latest Homes there have been odd occasions when we have heard of people who, using cash, have bought a property and moved in within seven days – but these are rare occurrences and certainly not the norm. So for 2016 my advice is to be realistic about your expectations when it comes to a house move. Get everything in place at your end of any deal so that you are not the cause of any delay and pray that the people surrounding your deal are doing the same. Be open and honest with everyone involved, agents, solicitors, mortgage lenders and banks, buyers and vendors – if we all set about making 2016 the year of transparency and truth things stand a chance of being a lot better and running a lot more smoothly.
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15 Andy Garth Now & Then Three strikes for Hove Library?
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17 Dean Wilson LLP Employment law
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20 DMB Solutions Dreams can come true
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CHAUCER SCOOPS CONSECUTIVE AWARDS ast January we reported that Chaucer Business Park in Polegate had won ‘Commercial Development of the Year’ at the 2014 UK Sunday Times Excellence Awards. Well, they’ve done it again. Chaucer is currently the largest speculative development in Sussex since the last economic peak delivering Grade A quality industrial/warehouse units. Set in an idyllic location adjacent the A22/A27 Polegate bypass dual carriageway servicing Hastings, Brighton and Uckfield within the county whilst overlooking the South Downs to the west. The industrial and office units – which range from 1,929 sq ft to 2,350 sq ft in size – have the following amenities: • 5.5m minimum eaves • Superfast 1 Gigabyte fibre optic broadband • Allocated parking • Windows at first floor elevation • Solar power • Three phase electricity / free electricity quota • Powder coat finish floors • WC and shower facilities • Sectional loading doors • DDA compliant
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There are currently nine industrial and six office units available for sale or lease – all of which will be completed by the end of 2016. Jason Roberts for SHW said: “It’s great to be instructed on such high quality stock – premises which are nationally recognised as a great place to work.” Interested in units at Chaucer Business Park? Contact Jason Roberts on jroberts@shw.co.uk / 01323 437900 www.shw.co.uk
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SEARCHES UK’S MANAGING DIRECTOR IS ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR earches UK are absolutely thrilled to announce their Managing Director, Andrew Stenning, was declared as Entrepreneur of the Year at The Sussex Business Awards on 3rd December. The awards ceremony took place in Brighton at The Grand Hotel with entertainment from magician Matthew McGurk and Paul Sinha from ITV’s The Chase. A charity raffle helped raise money for The Argus Appeal and some of the main sponsors included Checkaprofessional.com, Thomas Eggar, Sussex Chamber of Commerce and Wealden District Council. Searches UK was established in 2008 after Andrew encountered several instances of a less than satisfactory service from other search providers in the market. Determined to provide an excellent service to solicitors and conveyancers, Andrew focused on growing Searches UK with an honest, professional, personal and friendly approach. Andrew Stenning, Managing Director, at Searches UK said: “I am truly honoured to be awarded Entrepreneur of the Year and it is with huge thanks to the team at Searches UK for their continued hard work and dedication that I’ve been able to achieve this. Without their help I would not be able to drive the business forward or deliver the excellent service that our clients deserve. I offer my congratulations to everyone shortlisted and all of the winners at the
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Sussex Business Awards. I’m delighted to be held in such high regard alongside so many other admirable business people.” Andrew comes from a background in the property industry as a former Estate Agent and Practice Manager of a local law firm. He successfully overcame the housing market crash in 2008 and in 2009 strategically changed his client base to solicitors and conveyancers when the Coalition Government scrapped Home Information Packs (HIPs) which accounted for 95 per cent of his business at the time. In just over seven years Searches UK have grown to become one of England and Wales’ leading search providers, boasting a 9.9 out of 10 average score from genuine and verified reviews on Checkaprofessional.com. Their portfolio of conveyancing searches are vast and include both residential and commercial searches comprising of reports for environmental, flood, planning, local authority, drainage and water, mining and energy and infrastructure issues. As an avid entrepreneur and business leader, Andrew will continue to bring cutting edge products and services to the property market to enhance the conveyancing process for his clients. Watch this space for news and updates in the New Year for new products, schemes, initiatives and platforms due to be launched. www.searchesuk.co.uk
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BUILDING OPINIONS ROBERT NEMETH
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e have reached an exciting stage of our construction as we have completed the pod floor, with the underside of the pod made of mirrored glass. I cannot wait to see the reflections of the city and all the people waiting to board their flight below, as the pod rises or descends. It will be truly stunning – like an Anish Kapoor sculpture! We have now started adding the sides and roof of the pod. This is made up of 24 delicate glass pie-shaped ‘superstructure’ sectors, which give the pod its recognisable 'oblate ellipsoid' (chocolate
he Van Alen Building is Brighton’s latest and most sophisticated collection of apartments and penthouses from Berkeley Homes.” An original sales brochure, a collection of photographs and various snippets of useful information feature on the official website of the Van Alen Building. Residents set up www.vanalen.info following a meeting with their Embassy £10,000 Court counterparts who cars come successfully set up their own site some time ago. with a manual. The principle of Why shouldn’t a having an online archive for a building is multi-million sound, though that isn’t pound building? the site’s only function. As George Davies, the Van Alen resident who conceived the project, explained to me, the site also acts as an instruction manual for future residents of the building. £10,000 cars come with a manual. Why shouldn’t a multimillion pound building? The Van Alen Building was built from 1999-2001 on the site of the Aquarium Garage on Marine Parade. The flats, with some of the best views in Brighton, were sold off-plan. The design, by Peter Rutter of PRC Fewster Architects, is influenced by the Moderne style from the 1930s (think Embassy Court) rather than the Regency style of the neighbours from the 1830s. It works well. As buildings age, information undoubtedly gets lost. Such information might include the name of a specialist contractor, paint colours (the window frames are RAL 7031 in case you are interested) and detailed floor plans. Buildings are poorly maintained as a result. The only other local buildings that I can think of which have their own websites are Sussex Heights in Brighton (tallest building in Sussex) and Park Gate in Hove (an under-appreciated development of quite special architectural interest). Other decent blocks where residents take an interest in their surroundings – such as Furze Croft, 4 Grand Avenue, Marine Gate and the Varndean Park Estate – should all consider setting up such a resource. www.buildingopinions.com Twitter: @robert_nemeth
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smartie in laymen's terms) shape. Oblate ellipsoid means a 3D shape created by revolving an ellipse 360 degrees about its minor axis. Despite the delicate appearance, the superstructure sectors are incredibly robust, weighing almost double the weight of the floor sectors. This is because they are constructed from four layers of glass including two laminated double-curved sheets glued together with an interlayer and separated by a sealed air gap between them. The glass was made by specialist glass maker Sunglass in Italy and the pod (a vertical cable car 'cabin') is made by cable car and ski lift manufacturer, Poma from France. We worked with both companies on the London Eye but in the intervening 16 years technology has improved and whilst the London Eye is single glazed, the BA i360 has four layers of toughened glass. Another improvement from the London Eye is that the external glass surface of the BA i360 incorporates a permanent self-cleaning treatment, which means rain water will not stick, but rather it will run off making sure our visitors get clear views even on rainy days. The pod is fully air-conditioned, which also means it won't steam up when the weather is wet, and won't feel like a green house in the summer (along with those 4 layers of glass!). There is seating in the centre and a sky bar. We are already taking bookings for people to hire out the sky pod for events. We are also selling gift vouchers for flights and champagne sky bar flights – which would make for a unique present this year. www.britishairwaysi360 Twitter/Instagram: @ba_i360 Facebook: British Airways i360 Copyright for images is Brighton i360 Ltd/Kevin Meredith watch on
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PROJECT BRIGHTON SARAH SPRINGFORD, DIRECTOR OF BRIGHTON & HOVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Why networking is a fundamental business practice righton Chamber offers a voice for Brighton and Hove's businesses. It provides a platform to help its members build successful businesses by connecting, training, and supporting the business community. With its unique programme of regular networking and bite-sized learning events, the Chamber always has something new on offer to meet the needs of a growing membership. This week in Project Brighton, Sarah Springford, the Director of Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce discusses why networking is still important. Sarah has notched up seven years as director: “There is never a dull moment at the Chamber and things are always changing, it’s a challenging job but very enjoyable! “Most of our Chamber member businesses do not have a shop front. This means they need to get out to be seen and to remind contacts, many of whom have taken time to develop, that they are great to do business with. Networking is as important as ever because it introduces businesses to each other in an informal yet constructive way.
“As the Chamber director, I get invited to many events such as launches, meetings and celebrations but unfortunately I can’t go to them all. But I make sure I pick something from each of my networks on a regular basis – so I get a really good overview of what’s happening in the city. I go to most of the Chamber events to hear the brilliant and inspiring speakers, meet people I know and discover interesting new ones too. “Recently I was at a Chamber Pop-up Breakfast at Terre à Terre in Brighton and heard the wonderful Thomas Lavis from Lick yogurt being interviewed by Steve Bustin. It was a reminder of how many Chamber members are doing business with each other and working together. These relationships develop over time, for sure, but meeting up faceto-face keeps those opportunities open. So what event are you going to book on to next? I am looking forward to our Spotlight Supper in January when Jacky Misson interviews Alan Margetts, founder of The Kitchen Store. “The Chamber has recently moved office to Entrepreneurial Spark. Already it has been a good reminder of the value of meeting people in person, rather than relying on your online and media presence only. One of the businesses that
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CITY PLANNER DR SAMER BAGAEEN MRTPI FRICS
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN DENSITY AND CHARITY ensity is complex and urban density in particular is considered problematic by many. It is, at times, the most contentious topic in urban development. For one thing, there is no standard measure of density. Residential density, one that concerns many in Brighton and Hove, is the ratio of a population to residential land area. Urban intensity is about the potential for endless random and unpredictable interactions between individuals and activities in the city. The fantastic Jane Jacobs in ‘The Death and Life of Great American Cities’ considered a dense concentration of people as one of the main conditions for flourishing city diversity. High-density mixed-use neighbourhoods are important for many reasons. For most people living in cities, shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance are desirable. Moreover, increasing urban density turns on a powerful network effect. As the number of residents per square mile in an area goes up, so does the number of businesses that area can support. In fact, property researchers working for Savills would tell us that each new house in a neighbourhood supports one new job. A larger number of businesses, in return creates still more demand for housing and even higher density, where possible. These are some of the intended effects of Higher density and there are of course other unintended effects. density Successful city planners don't just means more look at the population size, or density simply for the sake of looking money for charities at density. Never switching off, not even for the Christmas break, collected in successful city planners also look at our city how citizens in neighbourhoods and communities work together for the greater good. Charity is one of these. While density shapes how cities look, feel and are experienced, it also determines how much a charitable organisation can collect for charity through a door to door collection. Take for example my Rotary Club’s annual Christmas collection around the streets of Brighton and Hove (www.brightonrotary.co.uk). Every year we collect from the good people of this city around £5,000 that goes towards helping local charities. Our door to door collections take us around areas of the city with varying degrees of urban form: the detached houses of Patcham, Brangwyn Drive and Mayfield Crescent, the bungalows of Patcham, the modern estate and semis of Surrenden Road, the large semi and detached houses of Welbeck Road, Nevill Avenue and Windmill Close, the older terraced houses of Livingston Road, and the larger ones on Westbourne Gardens. Now, while not taking into account family size and income (because what we have found over the years is that the good people of this city give for charity in spite of income and hardship), the link between urban form, density, and daily takings, suggests that the higher density terraced and semi-detached housing areas can contribute 25% more to a daily collection than the lower density areas with bungalows. So there you have it, higher density means more money collected for charities in our city. So why not have higher densities all round? Hope everyone has had a lovely break and here’s to a great year for our city in 2016. www.samerbagaeen.com
D won a place at Entrepreneurial Spark’s business accelerator is hiSbe, Brighton’s independent community supermarket. I bumped into Ruth last week, one of the co-founders. She was one of the speakers at this year’s Brighton Summit, and I showed her the great video we made with her and Amy (the other co-founder) about their Summit talk on how they used crowd funding and attracted local investors. The following day was a Saturday and I found myself taking a big detour
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just to go to hiSbe. Meeting Ruth had planted the idea of going to the store and was a good example of how meeting people helps keep your brand visible and in people’s minds. As it turned out, I was really pleased with my purchases and the whole experience of shopping there was exciting and fun, just as networking should be. “Any Advice? The usual, make sure you have energy and listen to others – but the main thing is not to forget to show your enthusiasm and passion for what you do. Talk about something you’re working on that’s interesting, and they’ll remember you. “Networking is not just about meeting customers – it’s your route to market. I was talking with a designer and copywriter last week about how they got work. The copywriter Laura Darling told us how she had been skating shakily round the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink at a Chamber event and quite literally bumped in to another member, who, after chatting about what they do, subsequently put her in touch with an agent who now gives her lots of great work. Don’t underestimate the potential of pure chance.” Images courtesy of Simon Callaghan Photgraphy watch on
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AUSTIN GRAY TO RE-LAUNCH AS ‘AUCTION HOUSE SUSSEX’ ussex’s most successful property auctioneer Austin Gray has announced that it is joining the UK’s number one property auction brand Auction House, and will re-launch as ‘Auction House Sussex’ from January 2016. Austin Gray has been holding auctions in Brighton and Hove for over 30 years, and has an enviable reputation in the area, with a current success rate of 87 per cent. Meanwhile, Auction House is the largest property auctioneer in the UK, selling more properties per year than any of its rivals, and was recently named Residential Auction House of the Year 2015 by leading industry publication The Negotiator. The brand now accounts for more than 12 per cent of all property auction sales nationally. Austin Gray Auction Manager Nick Muston said: “We are thrilled to be joining the Auction House brand in 2016. The move means that we will be enhancing our coverage of both East and West Sussex, as well as working in partnership with other residential sales, residential lettings and commercial agents in the area. “It also means that we will be upgrading our capabilities, with the aim for Auction House Sussex to become the ‘go to’ auctioneer across the two counties.” Welcoming Austin Gray to the fold, Auction House Founding Director Roger Lake said: “We’re delighted that Austin Gray has joined
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us. The company is already a well-established auctioneer in Sussex, and its arrival will strengthen our presence along the south coast of the UK, as well as making the brand active in a territory where sale by auction is already popular. Auction House provides a powerful combination of a recognised national brand and regional auction rooms run by prominent estate agents and auctioneers. All Auction House offices benefit from corporate support such as branded material, website coverage and advertising – as well as the ability to sell property at regional auctions, so the very best results can be achieved. The inaugural sale for the brand new Auction House Sussex will be on 11 February 2016. The team can be contacted on 01273 201982. www.auctionhouse.uk.net
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LEADERS’ RESPONSE TO THE AUTUMN STATEMENT: NOVEMBER 2015 lare Tobin, Leaders’ Chief Operating Officer: “The initiatives announced in the Autumn Statement to increase housing supply are very welcome and cannot come to fruition soon enough. However, with the housebuilding industry in desperate need of resource, we are concerned about how the building of the 400,000 new homes that have been promised will actually be achieved. “The announcement of further initiatives to help first-time buyers with more affordable housing is also welcome, however given that wages are still nowhere near keeping up with property prices – which are likely to keep rising as we wait for enough new homes to be built – it remains to be seen how affordable it proves to be for most people. “In the meantime, a healthy private rental sector is absolutely essential to the housing market, for those who either cannot or do not wish to buy. The plan to increase Stamp Duty by 3 per cent on the purchase of buy-to-let properties is disappointing, given the importance of privately rented property to this county’s housing needs, however we do not foresee it having a substantial impact. “Existing landlords will be unaffected and new investment will be considered alongside the returns available elsewhere. With pension contributions heavily restricted, many will continue to invest in property. The lettings market will continue to see strong demand and if supply is further constrained, rents will rise, yields will increase, and investors will view 3 per cent extra Stamp Duty as insignificant. “Since the Stamp Duty levy will not take effect until 1st April, still
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17 weeks away, it is likely we will see a rush of investors buying before then. Anyone who has been considering buying or selling an investment property must now act quickly to complete their transaction before 1st April. Sales of leasehold properties take an average of 12 to 16 weeks to complete from offer so it is possible, if the process begins now, to complete a transaction in time to save thousands of A healthy pounds. private “Buying the right rental sector is property in the right location will be crucial to absolutely essential to the success, as will correctly rental yields, housing market calculating tax liability and profitability. It is now more important than ever to consult a knowledgeable expert such as Leaders to make the right decisions at every stage. We will give landlords expert guidance to help them meet the challenges they face and get the most from their investment property or portfolio, now and in the long-term.” www.leaders.co.uk
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THE LANDLADY RENT BOOK TALES
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ast year was a funny old year in many ways and I think I finally became an adult. Well, sort of... For a start, I turned 50. Two of my children are now older than I was when I had them. Scary, as I was not the most mature of 20 year olds, spending my nights running a nightclub and most of my days in bed attempting to sleep while my two errant toddlers poked me in the eye and filled the bath with potatoes, or worse. Neither am I the most mature of 50 year olds and my birthday seemed to go on all year. Not all postal missives in 2015 were of the congratulatory variety. Around springtime, I received a terrible letter from the bank informing me that my entire mortgage was due to be paid off by November 5th 2015. The subtext was that there would be fireworks of an unwelcome type if this didn't happen. How did this oversight happen? Well, back in the days when I earned more than the minimum wage, I decided (clearly in a moment of wine-induced psychosis) to shorten the term of my mortgage to 20 years. Then, like many people, I hit leaner times and went on to interest-only payments, which, with low interest rates made my mortgage payments a barely registered £56 per month. I merrily continued on this basis, going on With a fair holiday every five wind behind minutes while the years flew past faster me, less holidays than a transatlantic and more work, I dreamliner. Suddenly, could make the the £46,306 payment payments loomed ahead like an approaching financial tsunami. I immediately called the bank to request the five years of my initial term back, figuring that with a fair wind behind me, less holidays and more work, I could make the payments. The bank seemed happy to agree to this, but for the trifling task of going through a new mortgage application. At the end of the 45 minute application interview, the operative started to audibly quiver a little and had to put me on hold. After a long time on hold, he gingerly returned to deliver the news that I was not eligible to apply for one of their loans, as I no longer 'fitted the criteria'. Beginning to feel like something of a pariah, I asked what kind of criteria could possibly exclude someone who'd never missed a repayment, whose property was worth 20 times their (poxy) mortgage and who had a good income from rental properties. It transpires that the new criteria excludes rental income from being declared as part of someone's income. Rather inconvenient if your income is exclusively from renting property. If only the inland revenue had the same criteria... Left with little other choice, apart from the unthinkable, I worked my butt off over the summer and managed to save almost half the amount, with the sale of my mother's house barely covering the remainder. The 4th of November saw me clawing down the back of the sofa for loose change, which was a new experience for my risk averse self. So, I might be starting 2016 broke, but the bank lost £3,500 in interest payments, which is a brace of long haul flights to me. So cheers Santander. Happy 2016.
hen I have a quiet moment in the shop, I scan through the various old local newspapers I have with my rubber finger on, as licking one’s own finger and touching old paper and print does not leave a pleasant taste in the mouth! It still amazes me how Brighton and Hove are on a constant news cycle that seems to repeat itself. This is illustrated in this week’s first news clipping. There is a slight twist on the current Library/Hove Museum issue which also Third time incorporates the awful lucky to save 'Skyscraper' word. In 1962 Hove library this word was just as likely to incite a campaign as it is now! The slight difference in the proposal in the clipping to now, is that the library was going to be demolished to make way for a new combined library and museum or "Libruem" (my word) in Church Road, with a Skyscraping block of flats in New Church Road. As we know the proposal never got off the ground and hopefully neither will the 2015 version of the Library closure. I would like the posters to be changed to: 'Third time lucky to Save Hove Library!' or 'The bananas proposal for 17 storeys on Hove Seafront.' The second picture reveals another 1962 announcement that proposes that rather than spend £6,000 on demolition and a further £10,000 on landscaping, it would be more advisable to spend £100,000 refurbishing the Saltdean Lido by adding a library (bit of a theme this week) and a community centre. My favourite comment in this piece from the council says that: “The Parks Committee don't do Entertainment, that's the Entertainment Committees job!” The saying "Too many Chiefs and not enough Indians” springs to mind, and as we know in this wonderful Town/City of ours: "Some things never change!". Brightonandhovestuff@gmail.com
ANDY GARTH, BRIGHTON & HOVE STUFF
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WAYNE’S WORLD OF WOOD FLOORING
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING hen you have hardwood floors installed, you’ll want to keep them as clean and fresh looking as the day they were laid. Hardwood flooring requires sensible maintenance, so it's vital you know how these floors are best looked after: Quick Tips 1 Place a good quality mat at the entrance door (but not rubber or foam backed plastic mats as they may cause discolouration and trap humidity) 2 Sweep daily 3 Use minimal amounts of water when cleaning 4 Immediately wipe up all spillages with a damp sponge or a neutral, gentle detergent 5 Avoid aggressive detergents, ammonia products, scouring agents or silicone 6 Place selfadhesive felt-pads Make sure that on the bottom of all you use a dry furniture
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Cleaning & Maintaining We would recommend using a fine, soft bristled broom to sweep your floors as stiff bristled brooms may scratch. Vacuum once or twice a week, but make sure that the brushes on the bottom of the vacuum are not marking the floor. If you have any rugs it is recommended you vacuum them more often, i.e. every other day, this will help prevent any dirt on the rugs filtering through the weave and scratching the floor underneath. Liquid is a hardwood floors worst nightmare, so if there are spillages wipe them up immediately using a wet/dry vacuum or soft towel. If you need to mop your hardwood floor, make sure that you use a dry damp mop and not a soaking wet one. Reason being is that excess water can get into the seams and ruin the floor. Accidental staining is always a risk so it is imperative that if you spill coffee, juice, wine, or ink, pick it up with a damp rag or damp paper towel, be careful when wiping it up you are not accidentally scrubbing it into the floor. If you notice there is a stain left once you have wiped it up, you can rub the area gently, not forcibly, with a nylon scrubber, this nylon scrubber can also help get rid of scuff marks. Make sure after removing any stains, you rinse the area thoroughly with a damp cloth and dry completely. It is possible that after some time (approximately 2 years depending on traffic) your hardwood floor might look a little dull, but a quick wax and buff of the floor using a specialist machine will soon have it looking good as new. It's easier to revive a real wood floor than laminate – if the finish becomes worn beyond a quick wax and buff, you can always sand it back and re-oil or lacquer. If you have any questions about maintaining your wooden floor, or if you are contemplating having wood flooring laid and would like to know more, pop into our showroom on Portland Road in Hove and have a chat with our friendly City Wood Floors team. City Wood Floors, Unit A1, Portland Business Park, Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 watch on
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BUSINESS AID RIGHT TO BE ACCOMPANIED TO A DISCIPLINARY OR GRIEVANCE HEARING nder section 10 of the Employment Relations Act 1999 a worker has the right to be accompanied to a disciplinary or grievance hearing. The person accompanying the worker can be either a fellow worker or an official or employee of a Trade Union (the worker need not be a member of the union nor does the union have to be recognised). If the worker is not allowed to exercise his right, or is subjected to a detriment or dismissed, a remedy can be sought in the employment tribunal. There is no right to be accompanied to other kinds of meetings, such as a redundancy meeting; although of course an employer can always agree to the worker bringing a companion. It had been thought that the choice of companion had to be reasonable – what if the worker chose a companion who was already in dispute with the employer to create conflict and bad feeling; or, information would be revealed at the meeting which would be of benefit to the companion and which they wouldn’t otherwise be aware of? The right is in fact an absolute one for a worker to choose a companion and is not interlinked with the statutory requirement for the request to be accompanied itself to be reasonable. A recent case held that it was a breach of trust and confidence to not allow a worker to be accompanied by someone who fell outside of the statutory criteria. The subject matter of the disciplinary
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charge was very technical; it was held to be appropriate to allow the worker to be accompanied by someone who was not within the definition of a companion, but had the skill or expertise to assist the worker. For example, language difficulties may mean it would be reasonable to allow the worker to be accompanied by someone who can translate for them. As ever with employment law ‘reasonableness’ is the key. More information can be found in the Acas statutory Code and accompanying Guidance – www.acas.org.uk/media/pdf/f/ m/Acas-Code-of-Practice-1-ondisciplinary-and-grievanceprocedures.pdf www.acas.org.uk/media/pdf/ e/m/Discipline-and-grievancesAcas-guide3.pdf
Victoria Wright qualified as a solicitor in 2000 and has focused on employment law ever since, advising employers and employees. She specialises in reducing risk for clients, and providing straightforward and cost effective advice.
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itsie and Marc Allsop moved into their Hove home five years ago. Their search for a new home had proved to be a long journey. They had looked at over 40 properties before being shown their current home, and on first glance they were ready to reject it along with the others. Mitsie tells the story: “From the front it looked so tiny, a new build in a very traditional cottage style. To be honest we were about to dismiss it, despite it ticking so many of the boxes that we wanted ticked, especially the lovely secluded location that was still so close to the city centre. When we walked inside though, we knew right away that this would be our new home. With four bedrooms, a garage and vast amounts of really unexpected living space it was perfect for us all. “We have lived here for about five years now, and happy as we were with the property we had always thought about expanding the living area in a quite dramatic way. “The property already had a conservatory across the back but that was not really what we wanted – we had a vision of a large open space that retained the height and opened our home right up onto our garden. The conservatory we realised wasn’t functional, but we were also aware that as the property is in a conservation area there would be both restrictions and challenges. But that said, we had our hearts set on getting rid of the conservatory and having that one big, open space.” Having decided exactly what they wanted, and with a clear vision and a determination to get exactly that, they set about finding a builder who could do the work for them in the way that they watch on
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going to be possible, the engineering was impossible, the steels required would be too big; all in all, they sought to offer us a compromise.” Compromise was not, however, part of the Allsop vocabulary, and they continued to search. Eventually, Marc found DMB Solutions by looking at websites for local building companies. “We met with James Powell of DMB and immediately knew that he could see the potential that we could see. He came out and looked at the space and did a proper survey, he got an engineer involved and very soon they said that they could achieve what we wanted and for a better budget and offering far better value. We saw that James has a great sense of how a space can work and excellent design ideas. He managed to find a way to retain the height of the space by modifying the structural engineering – in simple terms, he managed to find a way to give us what we wanted and make that dream come true.” So did DMB undertake the whole process? “They did all of the structural work, plastering, flooring and the decor. We already had people that we wanted to use for the garden decking outside and the built-in furniture, and to their credit DMB worked with those companies very openly and very well, to get the very best result for us. I'm not sure that you would get that kind of co-operation from most builders. They made the whole process as seamless as possible. “In terms of schedule, there were one or two hold ups, but even with Christmas on the horizon they pulled out all the stops to make sure that we had a comfortable living space in which to enjoy the holidays.
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“Up until then of course we basically had to live upstairs, as the works were on such a large scale, with the giant steels having to be lifted by crane over our roof and into the garden behind. “They were excellent, too, at keeping us updated weekly with progress reports, and sent an email schedule and plans for the upcoming days. They were very open in those progress reports and never hid away any possible delays. “Most impressively, everything came in absolutely on budget and we were blown away by that. You always have a contingency plan but the fact that we didn’t need to use it meant that we could really have what we wanted when it came to the built-in furniture and the quality decking. “We had seen testimonials and pictures of work DMB Solutions had done on their website and we were impressed by that – but now having had them work in our home we are more than impressed. It’s a great team and you need that as you have to live with them, every day, for months. They were respectful of our privacy and our home, they worked cleanly and we really felt that we could trust every one of them. “The moment we got word that they could start we also got the news that our youngest son could have some much needed surgery. They were wonderful with him, and given the needs of a three and a half year old who had just had both legs in full plaster casts and could not walk, they were so lovely with him, and we were so glad that we did not postpone the work – or the surgery. “All in all we are thrilled with the result. James Powell and his team of professionals at DMB Solutions have delivered our vision to a standard,
a budget and a time scale that is truly impressive.” Impressive it is, too. The work has clearly been executed to a very high standard with no compromises to that clean lined vision. It is a masterpiece of modern building that blends seamlessly into the existing structure, looking for all the world like it is part of the original design. Beautiful bi-fold doors open right back to engage the interior with deck and garden beyond. A large modern hearth offers another focal point and the large L-shaped space is versatile; space to lounge, to dine, to play and to simply relax looking out onto the garden. It is, in summary, a very beautiful home occupied by a very happy family. DMB Solutions, 48 Borough Street, Brighton, BN1 3BG 01273 777459 dmb-solutions.co.uk
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Do you know the difference between dampness and condensation? Or how to recognise subsidence crack? Want to know the answers? Brighton & Hove Estate Agents Association invite you to Seminar – Understanding Building Surveys Guest speakers and Q & A session Friday 15th January 4pm – 6pm Dining Room The BrightonandHoveJobs.com County Ground, Eaton Road Hove. BN3 3AN Numbers are limited so to secure your place please email BHEAAinfo@mishonmackay.com To join the BHEAA contact Secretary adam@sawyerandco.co.uk
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John started his career within a small independent Estate Agents in Hove – over the last 8 years he has progressed to his current role at Baron Estates as sales manager. He is very motivated and strives to offer a transparent service at all times. John feels that customer service is key and will ensure that regular feedback is given with positive advice at all times. Call John to discuss any property related matter or email him. jonathan@baron-estates.com 01273 733 334
Professional but more relaxed in our approach, ‘suited and booted’ we are not. Established in 2001, we are an award winning agency, with plenty of repeat business over the years. Covering all areas, but mainly known for specialising in sales for the Hanover, Elm Grove, Queens Park and Lewes Road areas of Brighton. Joe Wheeler the Director is very hands on, doing viewings and the valuations and he is very ably assisted by his sales manageress Alison Crawford. Happy to help in any way we can, so please do get in touch. (Discount on fees if you mention the football team Joe supports, clue in the colour of the shop/company logo) joe@wheelersestateagents.co.uk www.wheelersestateagents.co.uk 01273 606027- 119 Islingword Road, Hanover, Brighton BN2 9SG
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Horton Road £285,000 • Popular residential area • Off street parking • Good size rear garden • 3 bedroom family home, EPC C72. Call Fiveways Office 01273 566777
Hollingbury Road Guide price £500,000 Freehold A NEWLY REFURBISHED FOUR BEDROOM BAY FRONTED DETACHED FAMILY HOME SITUATED IN THIS HIGHLY POPULAR RESIDENTIAL AREA. The house benefits from many features with spacious accommodation arranged over three floors. No onward chain. Energy rating E53. Call Fiveways office 01273 566777
Loder Road £235,000 Leasehold • 1 bedroom ground floor flat • Bay fronted lounge • Rear patio/garden • Popular location. EPC E46 Call Fiveways office 01273 566777
Bonchurch Road
Roundhill Crescent
Kevin Gardens
OIEO £540,000 Freehold • Simply stunning family home over 4 floors • 4 beds, 2 baths, flexible accommodation • Period features with contemporary twist • Charming 32' rear garden. EPC D55 Call Lewes Road Office 01273 677001
£590,000 Freehold • Superb 4 bedroom family home • Quiet sought-after residential road • Far reaching views across the town • Low maintenance rear garden Call Lewes Road Office on 01273 677001
Price Guide £330,000 Freehold • 3 bed bungalow • 45ft rear garden • Off road parking • Popular location. EPC D61 Call Woodingdean office 01273 278866
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Downsway
Connell Drive
Dyke Road
Guide Price £350,000 Freehold • 3 bedroom bungalow • Easy access to local shops • Downland walks close by • Off road parking & a garage. EPC D60 Call Woodingdean office 01273 278866
Guide Price £420,000 Freehold • 4/5 Bedroom Detached chalet bungalow • Fantastic landscaped garden • Garage/workshop • Off road parking. EPC E53 Call Woodingdean office 01273 278866
Guide Price £300,000 Freehold • Smart 5th floor 2 bedroom flat • Currently let at £1390 pcm • Popular Seven Dials location • Available chain free. EPC C49 Call Hove office 01273 321000
‘Graham Griffin provided us with excellent advice. We trust his knowledge & expertise.’ Ms O’Sullivan & Mr Blackmore
New Church Road Guide Price £225,000 Leasehold, SSTC • Spacious, bright 1 bed FF flat • Southerly aspect roof terrace • Modern kitchen & bathroom • Gas heating, well presented. EPC D65 Call Hove office 01273 321000
Carlyle Street
Hova Villas Offers over £465,000 Leasehold • Fantastic 2/3 bed maisonette • Walled garden, open fireplace, period features • Well presented throughout. Freehold included • Sought after central location. EPC E51 Call Hove office 01273 321000
£465,000 Freehold A BEAUTIFUL 3 DOUBLE BEDROOM END OF TERRACE HOUSE IN HANOVER WITH A LARGER THAN USUAL SOUTH-WESTERLY FACING GARDEN. The property has been tastefully updated by the current owner whilst maintaining a wealth of Victorian features. Energy Rating: E51 Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001
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Brighton
£675,000 Kemp Town
• 3 storey family home with 4 bedrooms and 1 en suite • Lounge/dining area. Balcony, garden & driveway • Moments from Brighton station. No chain
EPC D
Western Road: 01273 317147
Brighton
£625,000
• 4 bedroom town house • Rear courtyard garden and roof terrace • Queens Park location. Arranged over 3 floors
Kemp Town: 01273 317128
EPC C
£875,000
• 4 bedroom terraced house. • Great school catchments.Lawned rear garden. • Useful garage.Fantastic transport links.
Fiveways: 01273 317140
EPC D
Rottingdean
£617,500 Fiveways
• Unusual character 4 bedroom terraced house. • Set in gated grounds, en suite, utility room & garage. • Swimming pool, tennis courts & stunning downland views.
EPC G
Woodingdean: 01273 317185
Kemp Town
£575,000 Brighton
• 2 bedroom lower ground floor apartment • Grade I Listed, Access to the Sussex Square Enclosures • Extensive period features, Private rear patio
Kemp Town: 01273 317128
EPC C
Fiveways: 01273 317140
Fiveways: 01273 317140
£500,000 Saltdean
• 3 bedroom terraced house. • Great school catchments. Period features. • Spacious room sizes.Close to Preston Park Station. EPC D
£600,000
• 4 bedroom terraced house. Set over 3 floors • Lawned, flat rear garden. Immaculately presented • Preston Park Station nearby
EPC C
Offers over £495,500
• 3 bedroom detached chalet bungalow • On a corner plot. Good size garden • Integral garage. Solar panels
Saltdean: 01273 317170
EPC E
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£489,950 Brighton
Patcham
• 5 bedroom detached house • Open plan kitchen/dining area. Garage & parking • 2 en-suites upstairs. Easy annexe potential EPC E
Patcham: 01273 317175
Offers over £460,000 Lewes Road
• 4 bedroom terraced house • Private rear garden. Hanover location • Enormous open plan living. 2 bathrooms EPC D
Lewes Road: 01273 317108
£450,000
• 3 bedroom contemporary home • Built 2010. En-suite shower room • Open plan living. St Lukes catchment EPC B
Lewes Road: 01273 317108
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£450,000 Brighton
£449,950 Kemptown
• Raised ground floor Victorian apartment • 3 bedroom terrace with loft room. • Direct sea views. Large lounge/dining/kitchen area • Fantastic condition.Great sized lawned garden. • 2 double bedrooms, 1 with en suite. Rear garden • Spacious lounge-diner.Near London Road Station
Western Road: 01273 317147
EPC TBC
Fiveways: 01273 317140
EPC D
£385,000 Brighton
• 3 bedroom maisonette, Set over the 1st & 2nd floors • On street parking, Spacious and well presented • Study space
EPC E
Kemp Town: 01273 317128
£385,000
• 2 bedroom 16th floor flat • 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite). Private balcony • Stunning sea views. Passenger lift
Western Road: 01273 317147
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£375,000 Southwick
• 1st floor purpose built apartment • 3 bedrooms & 1 en suite. 25 foot balcony • Central Brighton. Chain free
Western Road: 01273 317147
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EPC C
Southwick: 01273 317158
Offers over £350,000
• Stylish Grade II listed Regency apartment • 2 double bedrooms . Open plan living area • Central courtyard patio. Sought after seafront location
Western Road: 01273 317147
£375,000 Saltdean
• 3 bedroom detached bungalow. Garage & parking • Close to shops, transport links • Landscaped rear garden. No onward chain
EPC TBC
EPC D
£375,000 Woodingdean
£355,000
• Detached bungalow with 3 double bedrooms • 2 bedroom detached bungalow, newly decorated. • Quiet cul de sac location. Garage & off road parking • Large rear garden, garage and driveway • Gated rear garden. Walk to primary school • Superb downland views.
EPC D
Saltdean: 01273 317170
Price: £385,000 Brighton
£256,500
Woodingdean: 01273 317185
Price: £299,950 Peacehaven
2 bed GFF. Refurbished. Garage. Near Station.
2 bed det bungalow. Large corner plot.
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£200,000
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Brighton
£320,000 Brighton
• 2 bedroom first floor flat. • Front & side gardens.Useful Garage. • No onward Chain.Near Preston Park Station
EPC E
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Brighton
£320,000
• 2 bedroom purpose built flat • Sunny balcony,Garage • Front & side gardens,Immaculately presented
Fiveways: 01273 317140
EPC C
£325,000
• 3 bedroom end of terrace house • Utility room & kitchen/diner. Cul de sac location • Generous size rooms. No chain
Lewes Road: 01273 317108
EPC D
Brighton
£284,950 Portslade
• 3 bedroom terraced house Open plan lounge and dining areas Sunny rear garden. Bright and welcoming home
EPC C
Lewes Road: 01273 317108
Patcham
£279,950 Hove
• 3 bedroom fifth floor apartment. Elevated views & balcony • Good size accommodation. Great location • Useful lift & parking
Patcham: 01273 317175
EPC D
Western Road: 01273 317147
Southwick: 01273 317158
£275,000 Kemp Town
• 1 bedroom second floor Grade II listed apartment • Brunswick Conservation area. Character features • No onward chain EPC TBC
Offers over £280,000
• 2 bedroom semi detached house. Garage & off road parking • Close to downland walks. Lovely family home • Landscaped rear garden
EPC D
£275,000
• 2 bedroom 2nd floor apartment. Overlooking college fields • Private enclosed balcony, communal gardens • Secure parking space. Ideal investment or first buy
Kemp Town: 01273 317128
EPC C
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Sompting, Lancing
£270,000 Woodingdean
• 3 bedroom semi detached house • Garage en bloc. Open plan lounge/dining area • Close to park, schools & downland. Rear garden
Southwick: 01273 317158
EPC D
£264,950 Newhaven
£229,950 Brighton
• 2 bedroom end of terrace house set in quiet cul-de-sac. • 2 bedroom apartment set in Harbour side location. • Stunning views from balcony. Open plan living area. • Large lounge with bay window, rear garden. • En-suite shower room. Allocated parking. • Parking, close to local schools, no onward chain
Woodingdean: 01273 317185
EPC E
Peacehaven: 01273 317165
EPC B
Lewes Road: 01273 317108
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£219,950 Hove
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Kemp Town
£175,000 Shoreham-By-Sea
• Top floor studio apartment. Immaculately presented • Beautiful views. Kemp Town Village location • Excellent first time buy or investor opportunity
Kemp Town: 01273 317128
EPC TBC
£215,000 Brighton
Western Road: 01273 317147
EPC TBC
Patcham: 01273 317175
£170,000 Brighton
• 1 bedroom first floor flat • Garage en bloc. Direct harbour views • Convenient location. Buy to Let investors only
Southwick: 01273 317158
£190,000
• 1 bedroom garden maisonette • Double bedroom. Many recent improvements • Convenient location. No chain
• 1 bedroom first floor maisonette • Bright and spacious accommodation • Dining kitchen. Private entrance
EPC C
EPC D
£140,000
• 1 bedroom first floor retirement flat. Lift & Warden assisted • Balcony off lounge. Communal parking • Modern decor
Patcham: 01273 317175
£225,000
• 1 bedroom ground floor flat • Prestigious location. Grade II Listed building • Private patio. Communal gardens
EPC B
EPC C
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breath taking 5 bed house with sea views, FF balcony, S/F landscaped garden, 2 garages Floor Area: 2939 sq. ft. Where: Roedean Road, BN2 Price: OIEO £1,250,000
On one of Brighton’s most exclusive roads and with breath taking sea views from all floors, this elegant house has been beautifully designed to create a sophisticated yet comfortable family home of an exceptional quality. With a luxurious ground floor for stylish entertaining, sun terraces on each level and stunning landscaped gardens, this house also has an up to the minute security system, two garages and a hardstanding for several cars.
brandvaughan
exceptionalhomes new listing
regency harmony 2 bed FFF in Regency garden square, views over Kemp Town Enclosures. Floor Area: 1411 sq ft Where: Sussex Square, BN2 Price: £850,000
Perfectly located as a seaside home, weekend retreat or a rental property, this elegant two bedroom apartment is on the first floor of a Grade I listed building in the prestigious Sussex Square designed by Busby and Wilds, with wonderful views over the private gardens to the sea from the west facing balcony.
brandvaughan
exceptionalhomes new listing
architectual history 3 bed FFF with sea views, spacious courtyard entrance, garage & parking. Floor Area: 2121 sq ft Where: The Cliff, BN2 Price: £600,000 ‐ £650,000
In 1903 Sir John Simpson designed The White Lodge as an annexe for Roedean School. In the 1920’s the house was bought by socialite Lady Sackville when the house was extended by another famous architect, Sir Edwin Luytens, who added an east and west wing transforming the original Villa into a quintessential example of the Arts and Crafts style. Now converted into apartments, this gracious three bedroom first floor home is all on one level and has flexible accommodation, a courtyard, sea views & a garage.
brandvaughan
exceptionalhomes
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new listing
new listing
new listing
breathtaking panorama
valley vogue
cubic cool
4 bed beautifully designed and ex‐ tended family home, 2 recepts, large garden and private parking. Floor Area: 2331 sq. ft.. Where: Tivoli Crescent North BN1 Price: £1,250,000 ‐ £1,300,000
4 bed detatched house, large re‐ ception, front and rear gardens, garage. Floor Area: 1248.60 sq. ft. Where: Tongdean Lane BN1 Price: £615,000
4 bed newly developed cubic style house, very spacious open plan re‐ ception, gardens and driveway Floor Area: 1302 sq ft Where: Bankside BN1 Price: £600,000
new listing
new listing
coastguard cottage
stunning proportions
home front
3 bed cottage with panoramic coastal views, garden with S/F ter‐ race, 2 outhouses, 2 parking spaces. Floor Area: 1030 sq ft Where: Roedean Terrace, BN2 Price: OIEO £600,000
3 bed refurbished mansion flat with a garage and close to Hove Station and the beach. Floor Area: TBC Where: Wilbury Road BN3 Price: £575,000 ‐ £600,000
4 bed det house with PP to create 6 bedrooms, front and rear gar‐ dens, det garage, off street parking. Floor Area: 1440 sq ft Where: Downs Valley Road, BN2 Price: £500,000
new listing
new listing
eclectic delight
versatile victorian
private square
2 bed Georgian cottage over 4 floors, close to beach & shops, 2 re‐ cepts, W/F patio, utility/storage area. Floor Area: 960 sq ft Where: Camelford Street, BN2 Price: £500,000
3 bedroom mansion flat with rear garden and private parking space close to Hove Station. Floor Area: 961 sq ft Where: Eaton Gardens BN3 Price: £500,000
2 bed ﴾both en‐suite) Top FF in Grade l property with lift, sea views, access to 5 acres private gardens Floor Area: 939 sq ft Where: Sussex Square, BN2 Price: £495,000
new listing
new listing
sophisticated parkside
open views
2 bed 2nd floor luxury apartment with 2 balconies, secure parking and a lift, close to Brighton Station. Floor Area: 1292 sq ft Where: Preston Mansions BN1 Price: £475,000
4 bed house with flexible accom‐ modation, sea views, large W/F garden ﴾45m x 15m), garage. Floor Area: 1486 sq ft Where: Crescent Drive South, BN2 Price: £430,000
new listing
high ceilings
2 bed stunning GFF with an open plan reception, 2 bathrooms and direct seaviews. Floor Area: 708 sq. ft. Where: Brunswick Terrace BN3 Price: £425,000
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new listing
new listing
modern marvel
royal view
2 bedroom immaculate 1st floor flat in a purpose built block with private parking space. Floor Area: 791 sq. ft. Where: Wilbury Avenue BN3 Price: £400,000 ‐ £415,000
2 bed, 4th floor flat, central Brighton close sea, balcony overlooking domes and Royal Pavilion, SOF. Floor Area: 781 sq ft Where: Grand Parade, BN2 Price: £399,950
new listing
new listing
new listing
striking design
2 bedroom contemporary flat with communal garden and close to Hove Beach and Lagoon Floor Area: 769 sq ft Where: St Aubyns BN3 Price: £375,000 ‐ £400,000
new listing
hidden oasis
central point
sky light
2 bed terraced cottage built in 1848, 2 recepts, front and rear gar‐ dens, free on street parking Floor Area: 623 sq ft Where: Hanover Terrace, BN2 Price: OIEO £375,000
2 bedroom mais over 3 floors in Victorian terrace, close station and 7 Dials, views to sea and Downs. Floor Area: 840 sq. ft. Where: Buckingham Place BN1 Price: £325,000
2 bedroom Top FF in a Victorian terrace close to the city centre and the beach Floor Area: 453 sq. ft. Where: Lansdowne Street BN3 Price: £315,000
new listing
relaxed regency
village life
1 bed flat entire 2nd floor in Grade ll listed terrace close beach, sea views, ideal home or investment. Floor Area: 588 sq. ft. Where: Chesham Place, BN2 Price: £279,950
2 bed end terrace house in Rot‐ tingdean Village close beach, high ceilings, patio garden. Floor Area: TBC Where: Park Road, BN2 Price: £275,000 ‐ £300,000
mid point 1 bed FFF in Victorian terrace close 7 Dials and station, sea views, sepa‐ rate office/store room. Floor Area: 464 sq ft Where: Buckingham Place, BN1 Price: £240,000 ‐ £250,000
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Hill Brow, Hove £2,000,000 One of three New Build five bedroom detached houses with garage. Projected EPC B
Onslow Road, Hove £1,300,000 Contemporary and modern five bedroom detached home. EPC B
Palmeira Avenue, Hove £590,000 Two to three bedroom second floor flat with underground parking. EPC B
Tidy Street, Brighton £835,000 Three bedroom four storey city centre house with garage. EPC E
Grange Walk, Brighton £1,000,000 Modern five bedroom detached house in gated development. EPC D
Dyke Road, Brighton £500,000 Ground floor two bedroom apartment with underground parking. EPC B
Hamptons Brighton & Hove Sales 01273 796157 I Lettings 01273 796159
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Pavillion Court GRAND PARADE MEWS
Pavillion Court £165,000
A good size well presented 2 bed upper ground floor apartment forming part of a popular retirement development in this central city location. Benefits include an estate manager, lift, communal lounge, and a delightful well kept landscaped communal garden. Epc C.
CENTRAL BRIGHTON
£179,950
A good size newly decorated 2 bedroom second floor apartment in this popular retirement development which offers a secure environment for residents and has a resident manager. Offered for sale with vacant possession and no onward chain. Benefits include a parking space under the development, emergency pull cord facility, door entry phone, passenger lift , guest suite and a pleasant communal garden. Ideal for residents looking to enjoy the amenities and facilities in the city centre including shops, the Royal Pavilion, the Dome, Theatre Royal, seafront and bus services. EPC .B
Trafalgar Road PORTSLADE
The Street £329,950
A stylishly modernised 3 bedroom period terrace house worthy of immediate inspection and offering good size family accommodation over 2 floors with high ceilings and contemporary fittings and potential to extend (subject to consents). Features include a refitted kitchen with high gloss units, an open plan dining room with doors to the garden, a separate lounge and a superb bathroom/shower room. Convenient for Portslade station. Epc D.
POYNINGS
£385,000
In a delightful courtyard setting this attractive 3 bedroom grade II listed period cottage exudes charm and character with a wealth of interesting features with numerous exposed timbers and a handsome inglenook fireplace to the sitting room. Outside is a front patio & a lovely rear garden.
NEW PRICE
Brighton PRESTON VILLAGE MEWS GUIDE PRICE £450,000
WESTDENE
Tucked away in this pleasant mews style development an attractive 3 bedroom property which makes a lovely home and has the bonus of a garage and parking space. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate both the property and the charming setting. Ideal for commuters half a mile from Preston Park Station. Epc C.
This deceptive and well presented 4 bedroom 2 reception room s/d property should be viewed internally to fully appreciate the excellent family accommodation which features an extended and interesting split level design. Internally this delightful home offers versatile accommodation with views from the front and has a master bedroom with its own dressing room, a lounge, a dining room opening onto the conservatory, a refitted kitchen and further benefits from two shower rooms and a separate WC. Outside the rear has a paved patio area with steps up to the garden. Epc D.
BRIGHTON OFFICE 138 OLD LONDON ROAD
Highbank
01273 508955
www.mansellmctaggart.co.uk email patcham@mansellmctaggart.co.uk
£435,000
17 offices across Sussex and also Park Lane, London
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FOR SALE: BERNARD ROAD, BRIGHTON £450,000
FOR SALE: CUTHBERT ROAD, BRIGHTON £499,950
As a member firm of the national Team Association, Bonett’s can now offer clients:* • No sale, no fee conveyancing • Free professional photographs • Free floor plan of your property • Free Energy Performance Certificate A well presented modern 4 bedroom end of terrace house which has been extended. The property has a west facing garden, a garage and off road parking. Ground floor could be converted to a separate flat subject to permission.
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This spacious three bedroom house is a lovingly created and unique home; a fusion of traditional and contemporary styling. Features include a bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room, glass and oak staircase and a truly luxurious bathroom.
Terms and conditions apply
78 St George’s Road Kemp Town, Brighton
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Starboard Court £875 pcm
Merton Court £1,150 pcm
Victory Mews £1,250 pcm
One bedroom u/f apartment on the first floor with terrace and allocated parking. Available early January. Energy Rating C
Two bedroom U/F apartment on the third floor with balcony, views and parking . Available now. Energy Rating C
Two bedroom U/F apartment on the third floor with balcony, views and parking . Available now. Energy Rating C
Britannia Court £1,650 pcm
Merton Court £2,400 pcm
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Three bedroom U/F duplex with patio and balcony, water views and garage. Available now. Energy Rating C
Three bedroom F/F penthouse with south facing balcony, water views & garage. Available now. Energy Rating C
A selection of studio – 3 bed quality apartments available for weekly or short term lettings. Call for details.
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Hamptons Brighton & Hove Lettings 01273 796159
Happy New Year We would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all our clients, old & new for
LET BY
their continued business.
Brunswick St West - £3500 PCM (charges apply)* A wonderful four bedroom, two bathroom gated home in central Hove. EPC 64
What a successful year we had Here is a small selection of high quality properties that we agreed tenancies for in 2015 on just the first viewing. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, why not contact us today and get the high quality service you deserve.
LET BY West Drive - £3,450 PCM (charges apply)* A substantial detached four bedroom family house in popular park location. EPC 39
LET BY Addison Road - £2,500 PCM (charges apply)* A beautiful four bedroom mid-terraced house located close to Brighton station. EPC 56
LET BY Adelaide Cresc - £1,595 PCM (charges apply)* A stunning two bedroom ground floor apartment, with high ceilings & sea views. EPC 67
LET BY Cleveland Road - £2,000 PCM (charges apply)* A four bedroom extended family home in popular park location. EPC 62
LET BY Preston Pk Ave - £1,400 PCM (charges apply)* A second floor, two bedroom executive apartment with balcony and secure parking. EPC 83
*Tenant Charges Tenants should note that as well as rent, an administration charge of £216 (Inc. VAT) per property and a referencing charge of £54 (Inc. VAT) per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit www.hamptons.co.uk/rent/tenant-charges
LET BY Upper North St - £1,900 PCM (charges apply)* A four bedroom period home located in the heart of Brighton and close to the station. EPC 67
LET BY Robert Street - £1,100 PCM (charges apply)* A one bedroom apartment located in the heart of Brighton and close to the station. EPC 80
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Westbourne Villas
Marine Parade
Somerhill Lodge
Well presented Bedsit, Close Hove Seafront, Modern Kitchen area, Shared shower room Available: Jan 2016 Furnished: Part Furnished Price: £450pcm *fees apply
Amazing views, Raised GFF, Mod‐ ern, Studio Available: Now Furnished: Part Furnished Price: £795pcm *fees apply
Immaculately presented one bed , Central Hove, GARAGE AVAILABLE FOR EXTRA £100PCM Available: Jan 2016 Furnished: No Price: £825pcm *fees apply
Portland Avenue
Gladstone Place
Albany Towers
Two bed apartment, Modern, Spa‐ cious, Contemporary Available: Now Furnished: No Price: £925pcm *fees apply
Two bedrooms, Ground floor, Newly refurbished, Convenient lo‐ cation Available: Now Furnished: No Price: £950pcm *fees apply
op floor one bed apartment, Far reaching sea and city views, Parking for one car Available: Now Furnished: No Price: £975pcm *fees apply
Cambridge Road
Brunswick Road
Preston Grange
Well presented , laminate floors throughout, Generous space, Two double bedrooms Available: Now Furnished: No Price: £1,050pcm *fees apply
Stunning apartment, One bed‐ room, Patio garden, Own entrance
Two bedrooms, Top floor, Purpose built, Balcony
Available: March 2016 Furnished: No Price: £1,100pcm *fees apply
Available: Now Furnished: No Price: £1,150pcm *fees apply
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St Georges Road
Boundary Road
Eaton Road
GF, FF & 2nd Flr mais, 3 bedrooms, Garden, Wooden flooring
Spacious, Two bedrooms, Recently refurbished, Cricket ground views
Available: Now Furnished: No Price: £1,250pcm *fees apply
Spacious maisonette, Three bed‐ rooms, Close to Portslade stn, Well presented with laminate flooring Available: Feb 2016 Furnished: No Price: £1,300pcm *fees apply
Norfolk Road
Lansdowne Place
Park View Road
Stunning first floor, Ceiling to floor bay windows, High presentation, Great location Available: Now Furnished: No Price: £1,350pcm *fees apply
Stunning apartment, Furnished, Two bedrooms, Refurbished Available: Feb 2016 Furnished: Yes Price: £1,395pcm *fees apply
Superb apartment, Two bedrooms and two bathrooms, Balcony, Se‐ cure parking Available: Now Furnished: No Price: £1,400pcm *fees apply
Bevendean Road
Sussex Square
Eaton Place
Four bedrooms, Garden, Driveway, Fully furnished
Three bedrooms, Top floor, Spa‐ cious, Access to communal gar‐ dens Available: Now Furnished: No Price: £1,650pcm *fees apply
Victorian residence, Four bed‐ rooms, Garden, Character
Available: Now Furnished: Yes Price: £1,500pcm *fees apply
Available: Dec 2015 Furnished: No Price: £1,350pcm *fees apply
Available: Jan 2016 Furnished: N/A Price: £2,600pcm *fees apply