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Let’s put Kemp Town on the signs
5 LANDLADY Bicycles and bricabrac
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adeira Terraces currently look derelict. I think this is symbolic however, of the powers that be’s long term disinterest in Kemp Town generally. Come on Warren and Simon, do something about it! I love Brighton. I actually love Hove too. I like every little bit of it. In my time I’ve loved living near Preston Circus and seeing so many great films at Brighton’s wonderful cinema, The Duke of York’s. I love going to the beach – okay, I know, it’s pebbles, I still love it. I love living where I am now, in between Kemp Town, Whitehawk and Roedean. But what don’t I like? I don’t like the fact that when you come into Brighton, whether it be by car, bus or train, all the signs direct tourists and would be residents to west of the Brighton Pier. Most of the money in Brighton in the last decade has been spent west of the pier. The Cultural Quarter with The Dome and The Royal Pavilion is world class, the Lanes and the North Laine are amazing. The pedestrianisation of New Road by the Theatre Royal is also great and all the clubs that have been developed over the last 20 years in between the piers have made Brighton CelebCity and ClubCity. However, east of the pier has not seen the same investment.
5 NOW & THEN WITH ANDY GARTH
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History talks
6 DMB SOLUTIONS Andrew Kay looks at beautifully designed and built kitchens from DMB Solutions
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8 LEADERS 10 things guaranteed to put your buyer off!
9 PROJECT BRIGHTON
“ How hard is it to add the words ‘Kemp Town’ as often as you see ‘Royal Pavilion’? ”
Bus operator explores cleanest fuel option for city
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11 FOX & SONS Jason Howes to drive Fox & Sons Land & New Homes growth
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11 MICHAEL JONES Lovely Lancing! A magnificent development of contemporary ‘advanced energy’ saving family homes
20 KHALIL PROPERTIES Khalil’s simple solution to the challenges facing landlords
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I believe you’re supposed to declare a vested interest, so I’d better tell you that Latest Musicbar is in Kemp Town but I also have a vested interest in promoting Brighton. I’m not biased or setting one part of the city against another, I just want to promote all our great bits. There are so many signs when you come into Brighton – that’s great. But how hard is it to add the words ‘Kemp Town Village’ or just ‘Kemp Town’ as often as you see the words ‘Cultural Quarter’, ‘Royal Pavilion’ or ‘Brighton Centre’? And of course Kemp Town is principally known for its diversity – the LGBT+ scene and most of the Pride weekend takes place around The Village. Signs for Kemp Town Village would help. Our city TV station and live music and party venue is situated in Kemp Town. Over 500 band videos have been made there, and artists like The Kooks, Jo Harman, Newton Faulkner and the great Amy Winehouse have all played there. The Catalyst Club and Club Scientifique are in Kemp Town. BIMM, one of the UK’s main music colleges, started in Kemp Town. ACT, the main stage school, is there. So Kemp Town is also quite cultural, maybe not a quarter but what about the Cultural Eighth? So this is what I am calling for: Signs and pedestrianisation. Kemp Town’s always been on the map. Let’s put it on the signs. @latestbrighton @latestbill
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RENT BOOK TALES NOW & THEN Andy Garth The Landlady > Meals on wheels
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am relieved that the clocks went forward a few weeks ago. Not only does it signify that our lovely Brighton summer is on its way, but it also means that I do not have to change my clocks. I swear I’ve been meaning to change all the clocks in my house since they went back last October, but I’ve not quite got round to it. This is mainly because in order to do so, I’d have to balance precariously on a chair. Besides, one eventually gets used to almost having a coronary arrest in the morning when looking at the clock and thinking you’re an hour late for work.
“ He ought to consider building a shed in the garden to accommodate his hoarding habit ”
In Scandinavia, The Cuban Boyfriend is an hour ahead anyway, giving him an hour headstart to buy bric a brac and old bicycles without any prohibitive intervention from me. My house is slowly filling up with old bicycle bits and chequered trousers (another favourite and not infrequent purchase), not to mention the ‘man cave’ suitcases full of ‘bargain’ rollerblades and car wing mirrors that sit idly in his bedroom in Havana. I tactfully suggested that he travel to Brighton with hand luggage only, which curtails his ability to bring stuff and leave it in my house, yet unfortunately means that when he buys more items, he can’t take them home either, so has to leave them in my house. There seems to be no satisfactory solution, although I’ve told him that if he’s planning to spend more time here he ought to consider building a shed in the garden to accommodate his hoarding habit. I haven’t set foot in the garden for over a year and it has become something of a mythical place full of tramps, foxes and old Tennents cans, so a Steptoestyle hoarders’ shed should fit in quite nicely. On the plus side, it is quite handy to have a man who can mend bicycles around the place. I cycle almost every day and often go out on the Downs for the whole day to enjoy a bit of solitude. Recently, I’ve noticed a propensity of badlydriven foodmule mobiles carrying huge square boxes of takeaways, presumably to people who are so idle that they can’t be bothered to haul themselves off the sofa and get it themselves. Shameful! How apt that the logo on the bikebox puts me in mind of a V sign. And not for victory either. LATEST TV | VIRGIN MEDIA 159 | FREEVIEW CHANNEL 7
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few weeks ago a lady came into the shop and asked me if I could sell a large framed poster for her, as it was too large for her house and she wanted to donate the money to the communityowned hall that is the Exeter Street Hall in Brighton. Now I had heard about the Hall having been bought by the local residents to be used as a hub for local events and hired using the money for its upkeep. The lady and I came to a deal... I would not take my usual share of the sale price if she could book me (and Robert Jeeves the postcard man) to present an evening at the hall on The Prestonville Area and the roads surrounding it which were relevant to the locals who use it. So we turn up at 6.15pm where volunteers were busy getting the table and chairs out and opening the bar (yes, a jolly good one as well). My heart sank slightly when I was told they had no idea how many people would be attending as it was £3 on the door on the night, but it had been on Twitter and Facebook so hopefully SOMEONE would come!
“ Well blow me down, 100 chairs later and standing room only ” Well blow me down, 100 chairs later and standing room only, Robert and I did what parents would know from their kids as a "Show and Tell" on local history and postcards and maps – 80 per cent of which was just about their area. I understand we went down well and all were entertained and went away knowing things they never knew before! I was extremely impressed with the fantastic enthusiasm and work the volunteers do with the Exeter Street Hall, so good luck to them and long may it prosper. If anyone out there would like a talk on their area or a general view of the city, Robert and I have very reasonable rates. Brightonandhovestuff@gmail.com 28 Western Rd, Hove, BN3 1AF
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CUPBOARD LOVE Andrew Kay looks at beautifully designed and built kitchens from DMB Solutions
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ith regularity I meet up with James Powell, the man behind DMB Solutions, and it’s always a pleasure to talk to him about where his business is, the current developments they are making and projects that they are working on. Over the years I have made site visits to see what they do and I have always been impressed by the quality of the work and the standard of design ideas that they create. I am often invited to see projects done on a grand scale, and it’s hardly surprising, after all any company will surely want to show off their best and most exacting work. Over the years DMB Solutions have invited me to see a wide range of the works they have undertaken, from the small scale with tight fixed budgets to the large and luxurious. It has become clear to me that no matter what the scale of the job, they will still invest the same amount of care and attention into delivering the best design solution and build quality possible. That said, DMB do focus on larger restoration, renovation and new build projects and are unlikely to pop round to build a set of shelves or a wardrobe. Their latest move is to offer a full kitchen design and build service. Until now they have been happy to work with clients and existing kitchen companies, but for some have felt that they could actually incorporate that service using their existing skills and in doing so offer clients a higher standard of kitchen for a far more competitive price. James explains that many of the higher specification materials and appliances can be sourced by them directly from the manufacturers and here excellent savings can be made. It means that DMB Kitchens can make you a bespoke kitchen to the very highest standard as part of their overall design and build service. Of course, as a serious foodie, I wanted to see exactly what he meant. I love to cook but sadly for me have never had the kitchen of my dreams. Having seen the kitchen in the pictures on this page I now have serious kitchen envy. It was so beautifully thought out and designed. The finishes were not only beautiful but extremely practical and the space – well it was a very large space – but it had been so cleverly utilised that I was hard pressed to find any fault.
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In the end I merely dismissed their chosen toaster as one that despite being a style icon, I find to be less than easy or efficient. James laughed, I was picking a tiny hole and one that was hardly his decision. Over a coffee we talked about the design and consultation process. He is very committed to the idea that a good design is one that satisfies the needs and dreams of each individual client. Whilst as a team they are often able to make suggestions that will improve on a customer’s wishes, at the end of the day they want that customer to be happy. He is, though, keen to offer within a budget the best and most innovative solutions that are currently on the market, as I was to see. The kitchen I saw, whilst being a sleek and minimal masterpiece, was a technological marvel with the majority of the state of the art facilities directly controllable from a smartphone. This included extraction, heating, music and media and a multitude of other modern technologies. James clearly loves to utilise new developments and this was a triumph of new technologies. Wonderful stuff, but did it work as a kitchen? Well I could see that it clearly did, and a family kitchen too with areas for dining, relaxing and entertaining built into the overall project. It was all I could do to stop myself popping on an apron, raiding the huge refrigerator and preparing dinner. James and his Company, DMB Solutions, have always impressed me, and the clients that over the years I have met and interviewed have always been equally impressed. He takes pride in his workforce, all of whom are employed full time by the company, and he is proud of the excellent work that they do. The new move into bespoke kitchens is a logical progression for the firm and one that will offer future clients the opportunity to have the kitchen of their dreams built by a company that comes with the very highest reputation. DMB SOLUTIONS, 48 Borough Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3BG enquiries@dmbsolutions.co.uk www.dmbsolutions.co.uk 01273 777 459
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POWER OF PRESENTATION > 10 things guaranteed to put your buyer off!
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n a competitive property market sellers can’t afford to put off buyers by offering an unappealing home, so avoiding the issues that most commonly encourage people to look elsewhere is a must. Joanne Darroch, senior branch manager at Leaders in Brighton and Hove, says: “Many sellers are unaware that the way they present their property has a tremendous impact on how well received it is by those looking to buy. “Looking to avoid the most common mistakes and rectifying issues before they reach the eyes of buyers is the best way to achieve a quick sale at a great price.”
“ Keep things clean, modern and functional ” Joanne has picked out 10 things that are sure to put off buyers and make it more difficult to sell: 1) Bad smells Smells from pets, smoking, dirt and spillages can harm your chance of selling. 2) Poor kerb appeal First impressions are critical. 3) A lack of photos You only have a moment to catch people’s eye as they scroll through listings so fantastic pictures that show your home at its best are essential.
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4) Coloured bathrooms While brightly coloured bathroom suites may have been considered the height of fashion in the 1970s and 1980s, they are certainly not well regarded by most modern buyers. 5) Clutter Don’t leave clothes or other possessions on the floor and keep photos, ornaments and personal items on display to a minimum. 6) Sellers who show you round Being shown round by a seller can make buyers feel uncomfortable and lead to them rushing through a property. 7) A substandard boiler Buyers need to feel confident that they won’t be let down by an old, broken or inefficient heating system during the winter. 8) Temperature A property that is too hot or too cold is sure to make buyers feel uncomfortable. 9) Signs of damp Damp is often regarded as the biggest turnoff in viewings. 10) Extravagant fixtures and fittings A beautiful chandelier may bring life to the dining room of a stately home but could be overpowering in a twobedroom terraced house. So keep things clean, modern and functional.
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THE LICENSING ACT 2003 (PREMISES LICENCES AND CLUB PREMISES CERTIFICATES) REGULATIONS 2005 Regulation 25 Advertisement TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN We The City Pub Company West PLC do hereby give notice that it is our intention to apply to Brighton & Hove City Council in the county of East Sussex for a new premises licence to use or permit the use of premises to be known as The Walrus, 10 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD so as to replace the existing premises licence by agreeing the changes to the layout and to allow the sale of alcohol on the premises between the maximum hours of 11.00 to 23.30 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and 03.00 Wednesday through to Saturday but with the ground, first and second floors stopping sales earlier at 00.30 on a Wednesday and 01.30 Thursday, Friday and Saturday and with late Night Refreshments throughout and Regulated Entertainment mainly in the Basement and occasionally on the ground floor and the premises remaining open for a further 30 minutes to allow dispersal. Any person who desires to make a representation to the application should send to Assistant Director, Public Safety, Health & Safety and Licensing, Bartholomew House, Bartholomew Square, Brighton, BN1 1JP no later than the 5th of May 2017 a brief written statement of the grounds of his/her objection. Copies of the register and applications may be viewed at the above council office during normal office hours; summaries are available via www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/licensing. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is currently £5000 [level 5]. Dated this: 7th of April 2017 Signed: Doug Simmonds FBII, tp. Licensing Consultant www.dougsimmonds.co.uk LATEST TV | VIRGIN MEDIA 159 | FREEVIEW CHANNEL 7
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Electric bus on Route 50
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> Bus operator explores cleanest fuel option for city
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us operator Brighton & Hove Buses is currently trialling an electric bus on its number 50 route through the heart of the city in a bid to explore the right fuel options for the city in the short, medium and long term. The performance of the small singledeck electric bus – known as a StreetAir and on loan from bus manufacturer Wrightbus based in N. Ireland – will be measured against the city’s topography, size of operation, frequency of service and passenger volumes. Brighton & Hove Buses Managing Director Martin Harris said: “We are committed to the greenest energy for our operation so we’re really excited to see how the electric vehicle copes with the city and our customers’ needs.
“ Let’s not forget that any public transport journey is greener ” "We do anticipate 'electric' forming part of a multipronged strategy for a sustainable transport system for the future. Right now we’re exploring exactly what those fuel options are.” The number 50 bus route, which runs from Churchill Square to Hollingdean every 1215 minutes, was selected for its hills, its relatively short fivemile route, passenger volumes and proximity to Lewes Road depot in case of breakdowns. Passenger volumes in Brighton & Hove are the largest outside London and as such the bus operator’s busy routes mostly require double decks. But electric double decks are still in development. Also operating days are long, services are frequent and the streets are hilly. Martin added: “A fullsize single deck can do 120 miles a day but the electric bus single deck StreetAir can only do 5060 miles a day. These are the sort of things we have to seriously consider.” LATEST TV | VIRGIN MEDIA 159 | FREEVIEW CHANNEL 7
@BrightonHoveBus The operator is also looking into the infrastructure needed for a full electric operation such as the current electricity supply capabilities of their depots and the work and costs required to convert each one so they’re compliant. Brighton & Hove Buses is committed to increasing zero emissions capabilities and improving the efficiency of engines and reducing the carbon impact of fuel. Recently the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders has been calling for faster takeup of cleaner diesel buses in London to help clean up air pollution. Brighton & Hove Buses has already invested millions in state oftheart highest standard Euro 6 clean buses – at a cost of £200,000 each – which reduces NOx emissions by a staggering 99 per cent. Currently Brighton & Hove Buses has 48 of these buses on the road but by this autumn there will be 82 of them in operation. The majority of these buses will have stop start technology which reduces fuel consumption and emissions. What’s more the company has converted 86 of its other buses to lower emission technology and has phased out all higher emission older standard Euro 3 vehicles. And Brighton & Hove Buses is consistently ahead of the city’s lower emission targets. Martin said: “Let’s not forget that any public transport journey is greener. Buses reduce congestion and noise. They’re also more convenient, less stressful and improve many people’s mobility. “A healthy bus operation is vital for continued economic growth as it’s a great support to business. It helps to make labour markets efficient and workforces mobile.” www.buses.co.uk
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11AM THURSDAY 27TH APRIL 2017 SUSSEX COUNTY CRICKET GROUND, EATON ROAD, HOVE, BN3 3AN Simon Caplin 01273 274010 simoncaplin@psandb.co.uk
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HOLLINGDEAN ROAD, BRIGHTON • Spacious EOT 2 Double Bed House • Potential to Extend (STNC) • In Need of Refurbishment
GUIDE PRICE: £180,000-£200,000 F/H
ISLINGWORD ROAD, BRIGHTON • Detached Vacant Retail Unit • Planning to Demolish & Build 1 Bed House • Sought After Central Location
GUIDE PRICE: £180,000-£200,000 F/H
ROUNDHILL CRESCENT, BRIGHTON
EGERTON ROAD, BEXHILL • Substantial Mixed Investment Across 4 Houses • 11 Room B&B, 3 x Self-Contained Flats • Sold with Vacant Possession
• One Bed Top Floor Flat • Let Producing £7,500 Per Annum • Rental Uplift Potential
GUIDE PRICE: £130,000-£135,000 L/H
HORSHAM ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON • Substantial Detached Public House with Rooms Above • Potential for Re-Development (STNC) • Convenient Location Close to Town Centre & A259
GUIDE PRICE: £250,000-£275,000 F/H
GUIDE PRICE: £850,000-£900,000 F/H
SUDLEY ROAD, BOGNOR REGIS • Substantial F/H Mixed Investment • Part Let Producing £12,800 PA • Potential for Re-Development (STNC)
GUIDE PRICE: £300,000-£325,000 F/H
EASTERN ROAD, BRIGHTON • 2nd Floor One Double Bed Apartment • Retirement Block • Located in Heart of Kemp Town
GUIDE PRICE: £95,000-£100,000 L/H
WITHDEAN RISE, BRIGHTON • Vacant Lock-Up Garage – 12.75 SQ M • Ideal Storage Facility / Parking Investment • Close to Preston Park Train Station
GUIDE PRICE: £18,000-£20,000 L/H
WESTERN RD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA • Vacant Ground & LGF Retail Unit • Planning to Convert to Studio Flat • Close to Shops, Seafront & Station
GUIDE PRICE: £55,000-£60,000 L/H
SELSEY AVENUE, BOGNOR REGIS • Freehold Ground Rent Investment • Ground Rent Income £1,750 pa • Located Close to Seafront & Town
GUIDE PRICE: £30,000-£35,000 F/H
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RIGHT SEQUENCE > Jason Howes to drive Fox & Sons Land & New Homes growth
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ason Howes, Regional Director for Land & New Homes at Barnard Marcus, has extended his role to spearhead the growth of Fox & Sons Land & New Homes division in Sussex. Barnard Marcus and Fox & Sons are both part of the Sequence UK network and in his new position, Jason is charged with developing both the business and team to become a driving force for land and new homes in Sussex. Jason also retains his current role at Barnard Marcus.
“ Jason will be extending his substantial expertise to replicate this success ” Jason, who has over 25 years’ estate agency experience, has grown and developed the Barnard Marcus Land & New Homes division to become amongst the most successful within the Sequence network. Since joining the business in 2008 with two full time and two part time staff, Jason now manages a team of 21 and has increased Barnard Marcus’ profits fivefold. Currently, Barnard Marcus Land & New Homes is instructed on more than 50 sole agency new homes sites and, in his new role, Jason will be extending his substantial expertise to replicate this success in Sussex under the Fox & Sons brand.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to Fox & Sons’ growing success and in a position that complements my current role at Barnard Marcus,” says Jason. “Sussex is a strong market and we see more and more buyers coming out of London seeking a higher standard of living in this locality. We will be looking to increase our developer client list to service this demand and with the aim of providing the most complete and comprehensive land and new homes package for even more developer customers. This includes assisting those developers that may be seeking offmarket land opportunities – small, medium and large – another specialism of ours.” Sequence Land & New Homes offers a unique service that blends specialist new homes sales management via dedicated new homes departments with powerful sales teams across a national network of branches. Jason’s appointment will now incorporate 26 Fox & Sons branches locally in Sussex under his ‘patch’ which already consists of 43 Barnard Marcus branches in London. “In order to provide the best service possible for our customers, I am looking to grow the Fox & Sons team with immediate effect,” Jason continues. “We are looking for excellent team members to join us as we look to expand and invite applications from interested parties.” For further information, please visit www.sequencehome.co.uk
FRESH START > A great turnaround for the residents of Freshbrook Road in Lancing
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ausing years of torment for the residents of Freshbrook Road, Lancing, a once infamous ‘Cannabis Café’ that sat just a short distance from the village centre has been demolished and in its place sits a magnificent development of contemporary ‘advanced energy’ saving family homes, transforming the once renowned eyesore and now offering luxury living for modern families. Tim Loughton, local Member of Parliament and who was instrumental in the closure of the previous building commented: “It is great to see the transformation of the site having been notorious for hosting the ‘Cannabis Café’ which caused much misery for local residents. Now an impressive terrace of state of the art environmentally friendly houses, I congratulate the developers on the quality of the project”. Lancing has become widely renowned in recent years as an excellent area along the South Coast for investment, with excellent local shopping facilities together with a library, health centre and railway station that provides regular direct services to London Victoria, Gatwick Airport and Portsmouth. Brighton City Centre is just 15 miles to the east, whilst Worthing is a mere four miles to the West. Brighton & Hove Albion have heavily invested in the locality with its 'Premier League Status' training facility and the area also boasts a plethora of family features including the Widewater Lagoon Nature Reserve, popular beachfront and green with newly established 'Perch' restaurant and gymnasium, together with superb Downland walks upon the National Heritage South Downs. LATEST TV | VIRGIN MEDIA 159 | FREEVIEW CHANNEL 7
“ Offered with a wealth of features ” The private gated development is perfectly located within the heart of the village centre and provides easy commuting to both London and Brighton with the mainline station just a few hundred yards away. The properties are offered with a wealth of features including three/four double bedrooms, luxury kitchens with integrated appliances, luxury bathrooms with high spec fitments and showers, bedrooms with feature glass ‘Juliette’ balconies, underfloor heating to bathrooms, solar powered hot water systems, energy saving triple glazing, smart meters and gardens with water reharvesting systems. Enjoying some panoramic views towards the South Downs and Lancing College, two of the properties are already spoken for and therefore to avoid disappointment, call Michael Jones on 01903 522000 to register your interest today.
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Robin Dene Guide price £475,000 Freehold • Stunning 3 bedroom mews house • Fantastic kitchen and bathrooms • Southerly garden. Close Kemp Town shops • Off street parking & int gge. EPC E50 Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001
Brangwyn Drive £750,000 Freehold A SIMPLY STUNNING FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME SITUATED IN THIS EXTREMELY POPULAR RESIDENTIAL AREA. The house offers many features with spacious accommodation arranged over three floors. Energy rating D62. Call Fiveways Office 01273 566777
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Ravenswood Drive £315,000 Freehold • Spacious open plan kitchen/diner • 2 shower rooms • Off street parking • NO ONWARD CHAIN. EPC C72 Call Woodingdean office 01273 278866
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NEW to the market
Baden Road
Coronation Street
High Street
Offers over £340,000 Freehold • Extended 3 bedroom house • 22'18 kitchen/diner & 2 living areas • Family bathroom & shower room • No onward chain. EPC C75 Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001
Offers over £285,000 Leasehold • Fantastic GF & LGF 2 double bed mais • Beautifully presented throughout • Lovely westerly aspect rear garden • Private entrance. Chain free. EPC C70 Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001
£350,000 Freehold • Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage • Close to the beach, pubs and shops • Situated in Historic Rottingdean • In excellent condition. EPC D57 Call Maslen Estate Agents on 01273 278866
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Stanstead Crescent
St. Leonards Avenue
Hove Park Villas
£305,000 Freehold • End of terrace • 2 Double bedrooms • Off road parking • Views to farmland. EPC C72 Call Maslen Estate Agents on 01273 278866
£465,000 Freehold • Immaculate condition throughout • Period features including open fire • Boarded loft with fixed staircase • Iconic Yellow Brick construction. EPC D62 Call Fiveways office on 01273 566777
£275,000 Leasehold • One double bedroom • No onward chain • Close to Hove station • EPC D66 Call Fiveways office 01273 566777
‘Harvey had control of our sale and made it happen, without his help our sale would have fallen through.’ Mr Maher, Vernon Avenue
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Ditchling Road £550,000 Freehold • 3 bedrooms • Popular residential area • Good size accommodation • West facing rear garden. EPC D65 Call Fiveways office 01273 566777
Orchard Gardens
Harrington Place £425,000 Freehold • 3 bedrooms • Boarded attic • Off street parking for 2 cars • Popular location. EPC C69 Call Fiveways office 01273 566777
£600,000 Freehold A IDEAL OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THIS DELIGHTFUL SEMI DETACHED FAMILY HOME which is situated in this extremely popular residential area. The house benefits from many features with a large rear garden, shared drive and garage. Energy Rating D67. Call Fiveways Office 01273 566777
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Marine Parade For Sale £650,000
Royal Crescent Mews For Sale OIEO £450,000
• Seafront Split Level Apartment • Balcony • 2 Double Ensuite Bedrooms • Parking
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Montpelier Street For Sale £285,000
• In need of modernisation • Freehold • Seafront / Private Mews • Garage
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• Courtyard Garden • 1 Double Bedroom • Vacant • Excellent Condition
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• 5 Double Bedrooms • Close to Preston Park Station • Available 1st Aug • Stunning Views
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Worthing 01903 206000
West Worthing 01903 506080
Shoreham-by-Sea 01273 441341
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Findon 01903 873999
Lancing 01903 750335
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HIGH SALVINGTON £599,950
GORING BY SEA £290,000
WEST WORTHING £625,000
• An extended four bedroom detached chalet bungalow
• A two bedroom ground floor apartment
• A well-extended five-bedroom semi-detached house
• South facing lounge, fitted kitchen, 29' conservatory
• Located just off the sought after Goring seafront
• Highly sought after position just South of Goring Road
• Three bathrooms & dressing room to master bedroom
• West facing lounge, bathroom & en-suite
• Modern kitchen/ diner/ family Room, conservatory
• Ample off road parking & mature rear garden
• Remainder of 7 years on NHBC, secure parking
• Large private driveway, garage & West facing garden
• Immaculate, viewing recommended. EPC=E
• Long lease, security entry phone. EPC=C
• Very good decorative order throughout. EPC=Tbc
Contact our Broadwater office on 01903 237992
Contact our Worthing office on 01903 206000
Contact our West Worthing office on 01903 506080
LANCING £600,000
LANCING OIEO £500,000
LANCING £365,000
• A four bedroom detached home in elevated position
• A four bedroom chalet style detached bungalow
• A three bedroom semi detached chalet style bungalow
• Designed & constructed by a well-known local developer
• Generous plot, walking distance to the train station
• Close amenities in this popular “Avenues” location
• Views to sea from 21’11 reception room & balcony
• Conservatory extension, two further receptions
• Intercommunicating reception rooms, master suite
• Two luxurious bathrooms, triple aspect reception
• High ceilings, stripped & polished floors, 100ft garden
• Ground & first floor washrooms
• Off road parking, garage & gardens. EPC=TBC
• Detached garage and no ongoing chain. EPC=TBC
• Off road parking & garage. No Chain. EPC=TBC
Contact our Lancing office on 01903 750335
Contact our Lancing office on 01903 750335
Contact our Lancing office on 01903 750335
PATCHAM £650,000
SHOREHAM BY SEA OIEO £275,000
SHOREHAM BY SEA OIEO £290,000
• A spacious 3-4 bedroom detached chalet bungalow
• A spacious three bedroom semi detached house
• A two double bedroom mid terraced house
• Positioned on an enviable corner plot
• Backing onto Middle Road Park & close amenities
• Situated in this popular North Shoreham location
• Spacious L-shaped dual aspect lounge/ diner
• Scope for modernisation/ improvement
• Part of the Buckingham Farm development
• Separate library room, two en-suite bedrooms
• Kitchen, modern brick built conservatory
• Spacious lounge & modern kitchen
• Gardens & parking for approx. three vehicles. EPC=C
• Off road parking & no ongoing chain. EPC=D
• Off road parking, garage & no ongoing chain. EPC=C
Contact our Shoreham office on 01273 441341
Contact our Shoreham office on 01273 441341
Contact our Shoreham office on 01273 441341
View our full range of property for sale on www.jacobs-steel.co.uk
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Tel: 32 Queen’s Road, Brighton BN1 3YE
01273 274040
Email: sales@psandb.co.uk 01273 274040
sales@psandb.co.uk Website: www.psandb.co.uk 32 Queenswww.psandb.co.uk Road Brighton BN1 3YE
EASTERN ROAD £95,000
WILBURY ROAD £149,950
WILBURY ROAD £195,000
• £95,000 - £100,000
• Lift and parking bays
• Studio & one bed apts
• House manager
• 2nd floor one bed flat
• House manager
• For the over 60's
• Communal areas
• For the over 55s
• Lifts, entry phone
• For the over 55s
• Lifts, entry phone
• 1 double bed 2nd FF
• Heart of Kemptown
• Comm lounge & gdn
• Shops/restaurants
• Comm lounge & gdn
• Shops/restaurants
• Living room & kitchen
• EPC rating: B
• GCH, double glazing
• EPC rating: D
• GCH, double glazing
• Communal library
W NE
VERNON TERRACE £199,950
ROUNDHILL CRES OIEO £250,000
SECOND AVENUE £279,950
• Ground floor flat
• Close Brighton Station
• Lower ground floor flat
• Walk-in cupboard
• One double bedroom
• Desirable location
• One bedroom
• Close City Centre
• One double bedroom
• Rear patio garden
• Kitchen/living area
• Close Hove promenade
• Open plan living room
• FTB or BTL investors
• Spacious kitchen
• Central location
• Period building
• Distant sea views
• Fitted kitchen
• EPC rating: F
• Living room
• EPC rating: D
• Comm garden area
• EPC rating: C
W NE
WHITE LODGE £289,950
COLLEGE TERRACE £300,000
GRAHAM CRESCENT £329,950
• P/B, first floor flat
• Communal gardens
• Ground floor flat
• Desirable location
• Extended det bungalow
• Gdn & shared driveway
• Two double beds
• Popular Hove location
• Two bedrooms
• Close transport links
• Three bedrooms
• Double glazing & GCH
• GFCH
• Close to amenities
• Living room
• Short walk to seafront
• Living/dining room
• Close to local shops
• Permit parking
• EPC rating: C
• Access to rear patio
• EPC rating: C
• Kitchen/breakfast room
• EPC rating: D
HOLLAND ROAD £340,000
CUCKMERE WAY £425,000
ORCHARD AVENUE £680,000
• Two bed first floor apt
• Needs modernisation
• Newly refurbished house
• Large rear garden
• Semi-detached house
• Garage
• Spacious living room
• Desirable location
• Four double beds
• Large dining room
• Three double beds
• Scope for extension
• Balcony
• Close to seafront
• Family bath & en-suite
• Views over South Downs
• Sitting/dining room
• Desirable location
• Period features
• EPC rating: D
• Newly fitted kitchen
• EPC rating: C
• 100ft Rear garden
• EPC rating: D
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Jason Court, Heene Terrace, Worthing 15 OPE T N 12 H A D -1 PR AY .3 0P IL M –
• Beautifully Presented First Floor Flat • Feature Living Room with Sea Views • Double Bedroom
• Modern Kitchen & Bathroom • Long Lease • No Forward Chain
West Mansions, Heene Terrace, Worthing
OIEO
Steyne Gardens, Worthing
OIEO £300,000 • Penthouse Apartment • Stunning Sea Views • Living Room / Kitchen Diner
• Two Double Bedrooms • Modern Bathroom • Yards from the Beach
Brighton Road, Worthing
£465,000 • Purpose Built Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Master w/ Dressing Rm & En-suite
• Two Reception Rooms • Master Bedroom with En-suite • Direct Sea Views
Worthing Road, Rustington
OIEO £339,950 • Popular Broadwater Location • End of terrace Family Home • Four Bedrooms
• Two Double Bedrooms • 19' Kitchen/Dining Room • Two Bath/shower rooms/w.c's
Withdean Avenue, Goring Hall
OIEO £349,950 • Extended Detached House • Four Bedrooms • South Facing Rear Garden
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• Garage & Driveway • South Living Room • New Heating Boiler fitted 2016
Cuckoo Gate, Worthing
£780,000 • Exclusive Home in Goring Hall • Beach at the end of the road • Extended Detached House
• Refitted Kitchen • Two Bathrooms • Feature enclosed rear garden
Tavy Road, Worthing
£365,000 • Ext Cottage with character • Sought after Rustington location • Built circa 1830's
• Communal Swimming Pool • Yards from the beach • Underground Garaging
Congreve Road, Worthing
OIEO £599,950 • Period Terraced Home • Four Double Bedrooms • Original Character & Charm
£169,950
• Five Double Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms • Stunning Kitchen/Family Room
OIEO £415,000 • Nearly new Det House built in 2014 • Four Bedrooms • 19'5" Ki/Dining room w/ fitted apps
• Two Bath/shower rooms • Garage and driveway • Remainder of LABC Certificate
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Wilbury Grange, Wilbury Road, Hove
• Fourth Floor Apartment • Long Lease • Double Bedroom
• Walk in Wardrobe with Shoe Storage • South Facing Balcony • Modern Kitchen
£285,000-£315,000
Western Street, Brighton
Sompting Road, Lancing
£400,000 • Detached Chalet Bungalow • Spacious Family Home • Five Double Bedrooms
• Garage & Off Road Parking • Kitchen/Dining Room • Two Bathrooms
Shopsdam Road, Lancing
£700,000-£725,000 • Four Storey Townhouse • Three/Four Bedrooms • Two Bathrooms
Old Salts Farm Road, Lancing
£730,000 • Detached Family Home • New Build in 2016 • Beautifully Presented
• Three Bedrooms • Views of the Sailing Club • Master Bedroom with En-suite
Pratton Avenue, Lancing
£600,000-£625,000 • Four Bedroom Detached Home • Bespoke Kitchen • Luxury Bathroom
• Four Double Bedrooms • Well Established Large Garden • Off Road Parking
Seventh Avenue
OIEO £350,000 • Detached Bungalow • Two Double Bedrooms • Bespoke Bathroom With Jacuzzi
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OIEO £300,000
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• Spacious Kitchen/Diner • Secluded Rear Garden • Two Driveways
Princes Road, Brighton O 15 HO PEN TH US AP E RI L
• Semi-Detached Bungalow • Two Double Bedrooms • Ext Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Master With Balcony & En-Suite • Landscaped Gardens • Garage
Manor Way, Lancing
£380,000 • Semi-Detached Chalet Bungalow • Beautifully Presented • Spacious Living Room
• Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room • Courtyard & Sun Terrace • Many Period Features
• Attractive & Secluded Garden • Garage • No onward chain
£425,000-£440,000 • Near Roundhill Conservation Area • Working Fireplace • Three Bedrooms
• South Aspect Rear Garden • Beautifully Presented • Retailed Period Features
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THREE COMPLEX
CHALLENGES
FACING LANDLORDS
IN 2017 – AND ONE SIMPLE SOLUTION Khalil’s Simple Solution
D
espite the fact that the Chancellor only mentioned housing once in his recent Budget speech, anyone investing rental properties knows that it remains very much the elephant in the room. The next tax year will be a crucial one for landlords, with many changes announced in the Housing White Paper starting to hit. Let’s take a look at three of these – and then reveal a simple solution to the complexities and risks that landlords face. 1. Taxation and Section 24 Section 24 of the Finance (No.2) Act 2015 starts in the 201718 tax year. It will gradually reduce landlords’ opportunities to offset their mortgage interest costs against their rental profits when calculating tax payable. Simply put: landlords are to be taxed on their income, not their actual profit. Sole trader landlords will inevitably feel the full force of this, reliant as they are on mortgage finance for house purchases. 2. The Housing and Planning Act This Bill introduces complex new regulations that will affect all landlords. This type of onerous legislation makes compliance a potential nightmare for landlords struggling to keep up with understanding, let alone meeting, the new demands. Thankfully the Residential Landlords Association have created a fantastic overview of these changes that you can watch here: youtu.be/BBUmwiNBcSw
periods eating into your profits, it can seem like the odds are stacked against you. Many landlords want an easier way to manage their investments. And our Rent Guarantee Scheme offers just this. It takes away the hassles of finding and managing tenants, the trouble of dealing with daytoday maintenance issues and the endless worries over legal changes. Quite simply we lease your property for five years and guarantee you rent every month whether the property is occupied or not. We deal with compliance and with your tenants, returning your investment to you in exactly the same condition as we received it in. This is rent without worry and letting without void periods. It’s the solution to your year ahead. For more information about rent without risk through our Rent Guarantee Scheme contact Ahmed Khalil on 07984015669 or 01273 573960, emailing ahmed@khalilproperties.co.uk or visiting us at Khalil Properties (124 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LG) or finding us online at www.khalilproperties.co.uk.
3. Implementation of the PRA The Prudential Regulation Authority’s recommendations are now in full effect. They require that landlords seeking to borrow face stricter due diligence and a higher “stress test” for calculating how much they can borrow. This means landlords will probably have to put up significantly larger deposits. I estimate that the average deposit for Brighton will need to be as high as 40%. Is there such a thing as guaranteed rent in the year ahead? As landlords’ lives get more complex by the minute it can seem easy to forget that when you started to invest in property you thought it would be a simple way to earn money. With risks ever higher, legislation more complex and void 20 | LATEST HOMES
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