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PROJECT BRIGHTON TAKEPART celebrates 10 Year Anniversary IRL VS VIRTUAL High street agents outperform online rivals
DECADENT LIVING Luxury apartments in the heart of Brighton from Leaders and Fox & Sons – Show Home launch 24 June 2017 Page 6
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LH CONTENTS 5 | PROJECT BRIGHTON TAKEPART Festival celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary
6 | DECADENT LIVING Luxury apartment in the heart of Brighton from Leaders and Fox & Sons
8 | THE PERSONAL TOUCH Best high street estate agents ‘significantly outperform online rivals’
8 | TASTY!
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Young chefs cook up a storm for local charity!
9 | GOING FOR GOLD Brighton office scoops Gold Award for tenant care
10 | GLORIOUS GARDEN Wellkept gardens can add up to £2k value to British homes
11 | LANDLADY HooverMania
11 | NOW & THEN Under one roof
20 | RENTAL ADVICE Is buytolet still a safe bet?
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HOT PROPERTY Arnold Street Live well in the popular community of Hanover in this colourful twobedroom house. Queens Park is just on your doorstep, but if you don’t want to go that far then sun yourself in your own charming westerly aspect garden – perfect for barbecues with your new neighbours. Guide price £400,000 01273 677001 www.maslen.co.uk
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BRIGHTON > TAKEPART Festival celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary
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his week we at Latest Homes wanted to highlight Brighton’s TAKEPART Festival, run by Brighton & Hove City Council’s Healthy Lifestyles Team. The award winning festival celebrates the different ways people in the city can enjoy leading a healthy active lifestyle. With two weeks of free events, activity sessions, performances and workshops it’s the perfect chance to discover activities you enjoy, try something new, or take a step towards a healthier you. TAKEPART is celebrating its 10 year anniversary, so to recognise this we’re launching the TAKEPART Golden Ticket. People can still register and try out a wide range of free activities all summer. All activities are suitable for beginners and people of all abilities. To register for your golden ticket or for further details visit: www.brightonhove.gov.uk/goldenticket It’s the perfect chance to try something different and discover great activity providers in the city.
“ Come along and try out Zumba, Flamenco, inclusive football, Hula Hooping, Boccia & more ”
There are many things happening until 2nd July, including: ‘The Best of Health’ for adults with learning disabilities which is taking place on Thursday 22 June 10am – 3pm. The event is a drop in at King Alfred Leisure Centre and offers a fun packed day with activities, information stalls, and friendly people. Come along and try out Zumba, Flamenco, inclusive football, Hula Hooping, indoor cricket, Boccia & more! The Festival launch event attracted thousands of people on Saturday 17th June, with a huge range of activities for people to try out. There were performances and demos from clubs and groups in Brighton and Hove offering activities for a range of ages and abilities. For more details about festival highlights go to www.brightonhove.gov.uk/takepart
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THE PERSONAL TOUCH > Best high street estate agents ‘significantly outperform online rivals’
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op high street estate agents achieve far greater results for their customers than onlineonly rivals, new research has found. A study by the HomeOwners’ Alliance reveals the best 1,000 high street agents successfully sell 82.42 per cent of the properties they list compared with just 51.98 per cent of those marketed by online firms. In addition, a high street agent needs an average of only 21 days to sell a property, while an online company takes 43. A high performing estate agent typically achieved 100.35 per cent of the asking price, while somebody selling with an onlineonly company will have to settle for 95.85 per cent.
“ The benefits of picking a traditional agent over a newer online provider ”
Kevin Shaw, national sales director at property specialist Leaders, says: “These figures show the importance of not only choosing the best estate agent to sell your home, but also the benefits of picking a traditional agent over a newer online provider. “The best high street agents achieve an extra 4.5 per cent of the asking price when agreeing a sale, which can be worth tens of
thousands of pounds to sellers, far outweighing the slightly greater fee attached to using a traditional firm. “Most sellers need to ask themselves whether they can afford to overlook a quality estate agent who will get the best possible price for their home. It’s also worth remembering that if a high street agent does not sell a property they do not usually command a fee, whereas the majority of online agents require upfront fees that are paid regardless of any success.” The results also show a difference in the results achieved by the top 1,000 high street agents and lowerranked companies, underlining the importance of choosing the best agents in the industry. Sellers should consider factors such as experience, reputation, local knowledge and a proven track record of success. Kevin adds: “Of course, everybody has different priorities, but to get the best price and achieve the quickest sale a top high street agent will always be the best choice.” For more information on selling a property and how to realise your ambitions in the market contact your local Leaders branch or visit leaders.co.uk.
TASTY! > Young chefs cook up a storm for local charity!
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his June young upandcoming chefs from Northbrook College went head to head in a ‘MasterChef’ style evening, cooking up some exquisite food for 80 guests whilst raising an incredible £2,184 for local charity the Starr Trust. Assisted by their college tutors and mentored by Russell Williams of Bailiffscourt Hotel, the two trainee chefs, Abigail Illes and Robert Whittington, created some culinary magic with a 6 course menu where diners voted on the winning dishes. Russell told us: “this year the students were even more enthusiastic as they are from families with catering backgrounds. Both menus were creative and inspired and where possible they used seasonal produce. Robert won by the smallest of margins but both chefs and teams did incredibly well and worked really hard.”
“ It’s really worth working at the same time as doing your course ” Diners enjoyed a glass of champagne upon arrival in the lovely Arundel restaurant on campus and went on to critique delicious dishes that included a port marinated foie gras ballontine with caramelised pear puree, truffled french beans and red onion focaccia. The winning chef Robert is currently working at Bailiffscourt as well as attending college. He told us, “Cooking for the Starrs was a 8 | LATEST HOMES
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brilliant evening. It was really exciting to write my own menu and to organise my team who worked with me. For anyone thinking about college, it’s really worth working at the same time as doing your course, so you can get some practical experience.” Head of Department at Northbrook, Peter Whiffen, added: “this event provides a great experience and allows our students to hopefully move on and gain employment in a competitive world and we love being able to support local charities”. Tracey Narvaez from The Starr Trust said: “this soldout event is now in its third year and we’re so grateful to Russell for his time and expertise, to the hard working college tutors who put in extra hours to run this event and to Sascha Koehler and Brighton Hilton Metropole for their continued sponsorship. Not only do they help financially, they also provide the students with anything practical they may need in order to showcase their food. The event is a real collaboration and even local suppliers donated food and drink. We couldn’t be more thrilled.” starrtrust.com
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GOING FOR GOLD > Brighton office scoops Gold Award for tenant care
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enants of private rented property throughout the South East have voted a local lettings and property specialist agency one of the very best in the UK for customer care. Nathan Crombie and Wai Lam own the Belvoir Brighton and Hove office which has been awarded Gold for its service to tenant clients in the national 2017 Estate and Letting Agent Awards (ESTAS). The business partners also won a’ Top 3’ award for their landlord reviews. The ESTAS is an independent national survey unique in the property industry since winning results are based entirely on independent feedback provided by both landlords and tenants.
“ This team encapsulates what a typical independent agent is trying to do ” The Belvoir office, at 115 Western Road, Hove, Brighton, attracted a wide range of positive reviews resulting in the most outstanding ratings across ESTAS’ survey territory of Surrey and Sussex. Nationally, over 34,000 people completed an indepth customer satisfaction questionnaire to nominate their most professional and favourite property agent. This makes the ESTAS, now in its 14th year, the most influential and authoritative awards scheme of its kind. TV property expert and ambassador for the ESTAS, Phil Spencer, said: “This industry doesn’t get enough credit for the work it does with millions of customers around the UK, helping to make their dreams come true. “We live in a world where the consumer decisionmaking process is influenced more and more by customer reviews – so the ESTAS provides a kite mark of excellent service for property LATEST TV | VIRGIN MEDIA 159 | FREEVIEW CHANNEL 7
professionals who play such an important role in the home moving process. “From the highly positive reviews put forward for Belvoir Brighton and Hove it is evident that this team encapsulates what a typical independent agent is trying to do, which is provide an honest, transparent service for their clients.” This latest accolade comes hot on the heels of Nathan and Wai’s success in Belvoir’s own national ‘High Achievers’ awards earlier this year when they were named Silver winners in the ‘Best Franchise of the Year’ category – contested by over 170 Belvoir branded property management offices. Commenting on their ESTAS win, Nathan said: “Wai and I are private landlords ourselves so we know what standards need to be achieved to deliver excellent service, not just for landlords but for people who choose to rent their properties. Wai added: “It has already been a very exciting year for us and to win two top awards at the ESTAS is just fantastic. We are particularly grateful for all our tenant clients’ reviews that resulted in the top Gold standard award because it is often easier to secure feedback from landlords rather than tenants. Our thanks go to everyone who took the time to complete the survey and provide a true picture of their own individual experiences.” Belvoir, which has over 300 offices throughout its UKwide network, also triumphed in the 2017 ESTAS overall, collecting a Silver award for ‘Best Large Agency Group.’ Chief Operating Officer, Dorian Gonsalves, said: “Nathan and Wai are amongst 10 of our offices to be recognised by the ESTAS this year and we congratulate them on this tremendous achievement. “Central to our success is a continuous and vigorous drive to be the very best in the business and this dynamic partnership and their team in Brighton and Hove are a great example of this.” www.belvoir.co.uk
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> Wellkept gardens can add up to £2k value to British homes
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omes with wellkept gardens are believed to be worth £1954 more in value – that’s over four times the £473 the average person spent on their garden in the past year. However, many are not inclined to hire tradespeople to carry out tasks, and would only pay £364 for a tradesperson to build a fence, £290 to install a pond and £390 to design a new garden. Most gardeners are keen on DIY, with 90 per cent planting their own flowers, 74 per cent power washing their patios and 51 per cent building garden furniture. AXA investigates the jobs that we love to do ourselves and when it may be best to get in touch with a professional. AXA has revealed that the nation believes a wellkept garden adds just under £2k (£1954) to the value of their homes. The research, which follows AXA’s sponsorship of the Grand Shed Project at Grand Designs Live, highlights how even though the UK values a wellkept garden, we do not always want to pay to keep it up to scratch.
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between £1 and £100 last year on their gardens ”
The average person spent £473 on garden upkeep last year, less than four times the amount a wellkept garden is believed to add to the value of a home. Twentyfour per cent of people said they only spent between £1 and £100 last year on their gardens, whilst 18 per cent spent between £101 and £200 and 14 per cent between £201 and £400. To DIY or not to DIY? With the nation reluctant to part with their cash when it comes to their gardens, it’s no surprise that many of us turn to DIY. Jobs often completed by homeowners include planting flowers (90 per cent), power washing patios (74 per cent) and building garden furniture (51 per cent) and sheds (40 per cent). 10 | LATEST HOMES
Jobs that people would hire a tradesperson to complete are often larger, and include building garden walls (64 per cent), terraces (61 per cent), new fences from scratch (58 per cent) and felling trees (59 per cent). This can only be a good thing when you consider that 44 per cent of people would not check planning permission before performing garden tasks including those listed above. However, not to be outdone, there are a number of tasks that the nation would like to learn, including designing a new garden (41 per cent), building a garden wall (37 per cent), installing a water feature (36 per cent) and building terraces (34 per cent). The cost of gardening Most people spend around nine hours a month working on their gardens, however if they were to hire a gardener they would only need them to work six hours – a third less time. They would also pay £10 an hour for a gardener, making it around £60 a month to look after the average garden, plus any additional time spent on doing smaller jobs. For larger jobs, many people would only want to part with less than £500 per task, even though we now know this could add up to four times the value to a home. Gareth Howell, Managing Director of AXA Insurance, said: “Over the past year our research has shown that the UK is a nation of keen hobbyists, with 40 per cent of people claiming gardening to be their main hobby. However, whilst learning a new skill is important, there are also times when it may be best to hire a professional. “The fact that 44 per cent of people don’t consider planning permission when carrying out relatively large gardening jobs highlights just how important it is to ask for expert help every now and again. Whilst we are encouraging the nation to enjoy DIY and the great outdoors, when it comes to certain tasks you may want to brush up on your skills and knowledge first!” For ideas on how to make the most out of your garden, regardless of size, visit: www.axa.co.uk/helpandadvice/myhome/quirkydesignideasfor smallergardens/
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RENT BOOK TALES NOW & THEN Andy Garth The Landlady > HooverMania
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’ve long been a fan of the cordless vacuum cleaner and have subscribed to a certain brand for almost twenty years now. As I now have two communal hallways to clean every month, my cordless vacuum cleaner has become an indispensable part of my cleaning kit. As the Hastings hallway has no electrical sockets – although you’d think the national grid was plugged into it by the size of the electricity bills – there is no way I could clean it without using a cordless vacuum.
“ The Basket is not, however, really designed with cordless hoovers in mind ”
I am going to Turkey this Friday and am working all week, so, with both hallways to clean, had little time to do so. Yesterday, I worked for seven hours at The Supermarket then, with barely time to change my clothes, dissected the vacuum and stuffed it in the basket on the front of my bike. The Basket is a new addition kindly bought for me by The Cuban Boyfriend, who is master of all bike parts and appendages, useful or otherwise. The Basket is not, however, really designed with cordless hoovers in mind and mine rattled around like an angry prone snake, often threatening to leap out and crash onto the road. When hoovering the communal hallways there are many things to consider. Although as an early riser it would suit me much better, hoovering at 6.30am does not necessarily suit everyone who lives in the flats and I would probably find myself beating a hasty retreat before one of the residents found another dark, quiet place in which to insert the vacuum, if you catch my drift? I therefore always hoover between the hours of 9am and 6pm for minimum disturbance. Then there is the charge on the battery of the vacuum to worry about and, because it’s more timeefficient to vacuum both hallways on the same day, I spend my time vacuuming the first and largest hallway (in Hastings) in a state of extreme anxiety in case there is not enough charge remaining to hoover the smaller Brighton one on the way back. I’ve even considered plugging in the vacuum to charge on the train on the return journey, but that would be truly weird. LATEST TV | VIRGIN MEDIA 159 | FREEVIEW CHANNEL 7
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ifty years ago there were very few colour TVs, and only three channels and no IT equipment. Well not any you could get in your lounge, let alone carry. We needed entertaining and so the Rank Organisation built us, in towns and cities all over the country, Top Rank Centres where you could take your pick and choose activities other than the cinema or theatre (as you can see by the advert) including dancing – but only until 11.30pm which is the time youngsters actually start going out nowadays. Then for the bracing DiscoaSkating! I would have loved to have seen the suited and booted young men at that one.
“ I would have loved to have seen the suited and booted young men at that one ”
Bowling, again with a resident ‘Deejay’ (how to lengthen a name that doesn't need lengthening!). And lastly, and hopefully without music, Model Car Racing. This all sounds great, and to finish it off The Chip Inn, for no doubt a top class eating experience. One problem with this was that in Brighton they put all this fab stuff in a brand new building at the bottom of West Street, now known as The Kingswest Centre (or maybe something else these days) which was, and I feel still is, the most horrendous looking building on Brighton’s seafront. I'm sure many of you may disagree, but if you think architects are devoid of any thought for the surroundings now, in the 1960s they must have possibly not even visited the site. But hey, I'm sure someone will try and get it listed in the future! Next week, the next Auction. Brighton And Hove Stuff, 28 Western Road, Hove Brightonandhovestuff@gmail.com
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In 2016 Linda Davis and Mark Philpot, two industry professionals with 30 years of combined knowledge and experience in estate agency, got together and decided they wanted do things just a little bit differently! Our company has been founded through the realisation that our clients and customers were looking for a more bespoke style of agency, one that has a fresh and innovative approach backed by years of experience and knowledge of our unique waterside market. For more info please contact Mark/Linda on 01273 688448 or visit the branch at 34 Waterfront, Brighton Marina, BN2 5WA
Jacobs Steel is an independent limited company originally opened by Ashley Jacobs and Derek Steel in 1984. We have always had the best interests of our clients and customers as a driving force behind the quality service that we offer, but we have gone further by making sure that our directors, managers, negotiators and support staff are trained to the highest possible standards. Our offices stretch along the south coast of England from West Worthing over to Shoreham BySea. We’re a professional & enthusiastic bunch who will always go that extra mile for you. Visit www.jacobssteel.co.uk to find your nearest branch.
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Maslen Estate Agents are absolute experts in the Brighton and Hove housing market. Drawing on over 18 years’ experience as independent estate agents with offices around the city, Maslen offer honest, professional guidance and support, acting as your trusted partner at every stage of the sale process. As one of only three estate agents in Brighton and Hove that has achieved membership of the Buy with Confidence scheme, established by trading standards, Maslen are taking the property profession back to its roots of honesty and integrity. David Maslen, www.maslen.co.uk
Established in 2008 Sure Property Solutions is an independent residential sales & letting agency founded by sellers, landlords, buyers & tenants seeking a different type of service. Frustrated with the lack of flexibility, transparency and value for money in the sales & lettings industry, our business model has been based on our own expectations. As a member of both NAEA, ARLA and The Property Ombudsman you know as a seller, landlord, buyer or tenant you are in safe hands. 31 Upper St James Street, BN2 1JN 01273 243561, www.surepropertysolutions.co.uk
With many years’ experience I wanted to create an agency with a fresh approach to the property market, by combining all 3 services along with excellent customer care. So whether you are selling, letting or wanting to let your property as a holiday let, I can give you advice. Based along Hove seafront, we are honest, friendly and give a good service to all our customers. We also give back to the community by supporting two charities for the younger generation in our city. Please contact Kim White for a free valuation 01273 911213, info@westbeachproperties.com www.westbeachproperties.com
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Westfield Crescent £485,000 Freehold • 4 bedrooms • Excellent decorative order • Modern fitted kitchen • Semi detached. EPC C69 Call Fiveways office 01273 566777
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Arnold Street Guide price £400,000 Freehold A FANTASTIC, BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED 2 BEDROOM VICTORIAN HOUSE LOCATED IN THE SOUGHT-AFTER HANOVER DISTRICT, CLOSE TO QUEENS PARK. The house has an attractive westerly aspect rear garden, an impressive kitchen & bathroom and pretty period features and fireplaces. Energy Rating: C69 Exclusive to Maslen Estate Agents. Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001
Milner Road £220,000 Leasehold • Fantastic garden flat - viewing essential • Double bedroom,12' x 10'11 kit/break room • Lovely south facing garden • Popular residential area. EPC C79 Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001
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Baden Road
£340,000 Freehold • 2 double bedrooms • 82ft rear garden • Large cellar • EPC C71 Call Fiveways office 01273 566777
Guide price £415,000 Freehold • 3 bedrooms • Boarded attic • Off street parking for 2 cars • Popular location. EPC C69 Call Fiveways office 01273 566777
Offers over £340,000 Freehold • Extended 3 bedroom house • 22'18 kitchen/diner & 2 living areas • Family bathroom & downstairs shower room • No onward chain. EPC C75 Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001
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£450,000 Freehold • Lounge & Family Room • 3 Bedrooms • Bathroom & Shower Room • Lodge, workshop and Garage. EPC D61 Call Woodingdean office 01273 278866
£275,000 Leasehold • 2 double bedrooms • Allocated parking space • Beautifully presented • Share of Freehold. EPC C72 Call Fiveways office 01273 566777
Offers in excess of £455,000 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
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Pankhurst Avenue Price guide £265,000 Leasehold • Stunning 3rd floor 1 bedroom apartment • Impressive private balcony. Great views • Smart communal areas inc large roof terr • Allocated parking space. Lift. EPC C84 Call Lewes Road office 01273 670001
Price guide £780,000 Freehold AN IMPRESSIVE DETACHED 5 DOUBLE BEDROOM 2 RECEPTION ROOM EXTENDED CHALET BUNGALOW with bright, well proportioned and arranged accommodation over two floors. The property has a fantastic kitchen dining room, far reaching downland and sea views, beautiful mature gardens and is located in one of the most sought after residential areas of the city. Energy Rating: C69 Exclusive to Maslen Estate Agents. Call Woodingdean office 01273 278866
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£440,000 freehold
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• Two double bedroom flat • Second floor • Well presented • 998 year lease with Share of freehold • Gas central heating • Period features • Sea views • Clifton Hill Conservation area
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31 Upper St James Street Brighton BN2 1JN 01273 243561
£210,000
• One bedroom flat • Ideal first time buy / buy to let • Modern kitchen • Modern bathroom • Balcony • Minutes from seafront • Close to local amenities
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FALMER ROAD £199,950
VERNON TERRACE £199,950
COLLEGE TERRACE £299,950
• GF maisonette
• Roof terrace & patio
• Ground floor flat
• Close to Station
• First floor flat
• Links to City Centre
• Two bedrooms
• Private entrance
• One bedroom
• Close City Centre
• Two double bedrooms
• Desirable location
• Living/Dining area
• Shops & amenities
• Open plan living room
• Great for FTB or BTL
• Living room
• Close shops & cafes
• Separate kitchen
• EPC rating: D
• Fitted kitchen
• EPC rating: F
• Separate kitchen
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RUSHLAKE ROAD £339,950
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• Vacant possession
• Extended det bungalow
• Garden, shared driveway
• Semi-detached house
• 70ft lawned garden
• Two double bedrooms
• New 99 year lease
• Three bedrooms
• Double glazing & GCH
• Three bedrooms
• Shared drive & garage
• Newly refurbished
• Close to seafront
• Living/dining room
• Close to local shops
• Living & dining room
• No onward chain
• New kitchen & bath
• EPC rating: C
• Kitchen/breakfast room
• EPC rating: D
• Separate kitchen
• EPC rating: D
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NORTHBOURNE CLOSE £365,000
ORCHARD AVENUE £668,000
WASHINGTON ROAD £799,950
• Three bedroom house
• Separate garage
• Semi-detached house
• Garage
• Det chalet-style house
• Private terrace
• Southerly aspect garden
• Summerhouse/office
• Three double bedrooms
• Scope for extension
• Three double bedrooms
• Drive with car port
• 24ft Living/dining room
• Close Shoreham Town
• Sitting/dining room
• Desirable location
• Open plan reception
• Approx 1 mile Storrington
• Modern fitted kitchen
• EPC rating: D
• 100ft Rear garden
• EPC rating: D
• Bespoke fitted kitchen
• EPC rating: D
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Belmer Court, Grand Avenue, Worthing
• Purpose Built Second Floor Roffey Apartment • Re-furbished to an Exceptionally High Standard • Living Room with South Facing Balcony
• Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room • Garage in Compound • Close Beach, Shops, Bus Routes & Station
GUIDE
Hillside Avenue, Worthing
Honeysuckle Lane, Worthing
OIEO £449,950 • A Quaint Cottage • Kitchen / Breakfast Room • Living Room & Conservatory
• Two Double Bedrooms • One Bedroom Annex / Studio • Favoured High Salvington Location
Puttick Drive, Worthing
£675,000 • Detached Family Home • Modern Kitchen • 3 Reception Rooms & Sun Lounge
• Modern fitted Kitchen/Diner • Two parking spaces • Remainder 10 year NHBC guarantee
Sea Place, Goring-by-Sea
£267,000 • Semi-detached house • Three double bedrooms • West facing garden
• New build warranty • En-suite bathrooms • Private balcony or courtyards
Old Salts Farm Road, Lancing
£900,000 • Detached Waterfront Home • Views over Brighton to Seven Sisters • Arranged as Two Separate Dwellings
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• Stunning Four Bedroom House • Ground Floor Two Bed Apartment • Decked Rear Garden
Woodland Drive, Hove
GUIDE £475,000 • Detached Family Home • Four Double Bedrooms • Master Bedroom with En-Suite
• Modern fitted bathroom • Garage • Two W.C's
Brighton Road, Lancing
£POA • Three brand new apartments • Ready Summer 2017 • Situated just off Goring beach
• Five Bedrooms • Garden Split into Two Sections • In and Out Driveway
Rochester Close, Worthing
OIEO £325,000 • End of Terrace House • Three Bedrooms • On Cissbury Chase Development
£465,000
• Ample Off Road Parking • Close Seafront & Village Centre • Integral Garage
£800,000 - £850,000 • Detached Family Home • Four Double Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms
• West Facing Garden • Ample Off Street Parking • Adjacent to Hove Park
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IS BUY-TO-LET
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uytolet has always been a popular choice as an investment. And it’s easy to see why. As a landlord you can secure a regular rental income, but you also own a property that should increase in value over time. Yet, a landlord’s life has never been more caught up in red tape. At last count, the number of laws that affect rental properties was edging towards 150. In addition the investment potential of buytolet seems to be at threat. Last year, changes to stamp duty offered a considerable blow to the finances of those considering investing in property. And changes to mortgage tax relief, fears about Brexit, and the promised introduction of a letting agent fee ban have left many reeling. The cumulative effect of all this is that many now wonder if it’s still such a safe bet to become a landlord. On the one hand… Amid all the cries of doom and gloom there are many landlords who continue to quietly affirm that buytolet makes strong sense. They point to the fact that mortgages are a lot cheaper than in previous years, and that the rental market is booming. Despite increased costs, as a longterm investment, buytolet continues to outperform other options, especially with today’s low interest rates. Yet do not expect an easy ride. Being a landlord is like going into business: you need to work at that investment. And it’s harder and harder work. And on the other hand… Stamp duty is what will hit the hardest. For second homes, you will need to pay it if the property’s value is over £125,000. The real sting in the tail is that it’s set at 3% higher than a normal house purchase. The number of costs you need to factor into your feasibility study will include charges for preparing letting agreements and credit reference checks, all of which have been bounced back to the landlord. And these costs won’t stop. You’ll need to put time and effort into maintenance and ensuring that you stay on the right side of the current legislation. A helping hand Whether you’re an existing landlord or a new landlord, there is a way you can protect your investment. Having a letting agent manage your property greatly reduces all the work you have to put in. It also means that all the responsibility is not yours alone. You’ll be able to stay on the right side of legal requirements without so much as lifting a finger. 20 | LATEST HOMES
But the helping hand extends further than this. Khalil’s Rent Guarantee Scheme can guarantee your rent every single month, regardless of whether your property has tenants or not. You simply lease your property to us for a few years and we pay you rent. We deal with pretty much everything else, from daily maintenance, checking references, handling rent arrears and more. In fact, it’s never been easier to secure a return on your investment without all the hard work. And with barely any risk. Is buytolet still a safe bet? With risk reduced, stress minimised and work for you kept to a bare minimum all landlords actually need do is their sums before they make that purchase. That is a pretty safe bet. Of course, no investment should be undertaken lightly. But, with Khalil’s Rent Guarantee Scheme, buytolet still looks very, very attractive. Which is great to hear amongst the cries of doom. Want to find out more? Phone: 01273 573960 Mobile: 07984 015669 Email: ahmed@khalilproperties.co.uk Address: 124 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3LG www.khalilproperties.co.uk
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