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INTELLIGENT ADVICE FROM HAART: WHY NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO SELL As the housing market gathers momentum, we have reacted quickly by launching an innovative consumer advice series to keep customers up-to-date with fast-moving changes. Here, haart Chief Executive Paul Smith explains why now is a good time to sell...
Deciding WHEN to sell your property is one of the most difficult decisions you’ll ever have to make in life. Should you sell when property prices are increasing in value or should you wait until they’ve hit their peak? At haart, we have a dedicated team who watch and analyse the market and can give you the top quality advice you need to make that crucial decision of … WHEN. And all the indicators are pointing to NOW being the right time to put your home up for sale. The recent announcement by the Governor of the Bank of England that interest rates are to remain low for the foreseeable future means people are looking to invest in property, not save. The feelgood factor has returned to the property market, the economy is back on an even keel and there’s a lot of pent up demand for property combined with a desperate shortage of homes for sale, particularly in London and the south east of England.
We recognise that different sectors of the market are impacted in different ways depending on where you live and how many similar types of property are for sale. First time buyers, for example, have been struggling to get on the ladder for some time. But from January, the Government will be extending its Help to Buy scheme to help home buyers get a mortgage, and that’s going to create a buying frenzy. So here’s our advice from haart… • Sell when everyone else isn’t – people will quickly realise the property market is moving again so all those people who’ve been putting their move on hold will start selling too – just like you. • Demand for property is fierce in many parts of the UK. • Property prices are increasing, so you’ll get a good price for your home – while still being able to afford the next step up.
Just look at the facts: • At haart, we have 9 people chasing every property on our books. • We’re achieving 98.9% on average of the asking price. • And prices have increased by 6.7% on average for a 3-bed property Source: Spicerhaart Data 2013
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THERE’S A LOT OF PENT UP DEMAND FOR PROPERTY COMBINED WITH A DESPERATE SHORTAGE OF HOMES FOR SALE
• Interest rates are to remain low; which means more people will now be able to afford your property. • The economy is picking up, with two successive quarters of economic growth; that’s helped bring confidence back to the market. • Unemployment is falling – and that usually signals higher wages as companies compete for good staff; and more money means more people can afford to buy. Finally, if you’re looking to get the BEST price for your property, you need to allow time for it to be marketed effectively. The market is very buoyant and we’ve been achieving record prices. So call us at haart for a free valuation. You’ll be pleasantly surprised, your home is worth more than you think. * Our new advice series is the latest in haart’s innovative marketing techniques; you can view our video and blog at haart.co.uk and facebook.com/haart. estate.agents
SALES
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O.I.E.O £347,000
Breathtaking Birchwood Road, St. Annes Park
Simply stunning. This three/four bedroom dormer bungalow could be the home of your dreams! With undefloor heating downstairs, cloakroom, utility, parking and a low maintainence rear garden with fabulous views too, you want it all? We have it! • Dormer Bungalow • Four Bedrooms • En Suite
• Rear Garden • Driveway & Parking • Fantastic Views HRT033300500
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SALES
Call us now on: 0117 9662548 8am - 10pm everyday £300,000
A Touch Of Class Broadfield Road, Knowle
If you're looking for a family home near reputable schools and not too far from the city centre then have a look now! This beautiful home with a Tudor twist is deceptively spacious and lovingly kept throughout to suit any growing family. • Detached House • Three Bedrooms • Conservatory
• Rear Garden • Driveway And Parking • School Catchment
HRT033301168
Boundless Beauty Kinsale Road, Whitchurch £250,000
• Semi Detached House • Five Bedrooms • Three Receptions • Well Kept • Mature Gardens
It's not just the inside that is bound to impress you with this well kept family home! With so much space on offer and well presented throughout, this is one not to be missed! For the green fingered the mature and private rear garden has it all too.
HRT033301178
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Call us now on: 0117 9662548 8am - 10pm everyday Fantastic Find Bristol Road, Whitchurch Village £250,000 Make this pretty period property truly yours. Offering great space throughout whilst in need of updating to allow any buyer to put their stamp on it and make it their dream home.
• Semi Detached • Three Bedrooms • Period Property
• Cloakroom • Gardens • Garage HRT033301149
Needs A Large Family Raynes Road, Ashton £250,000 To fill this incredibly spacious home! In a perfect position in Ashton close to schools and North Street is the well presented home with not only four double bedrooms but parking to the front and a garage to the rear too! • Mid Terrace House • Four Bedrooms • Loft Room
• En Suite • Front & Rear Gardens • Detached Garage
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Call us now on: 0117 9662548 8am - 10pm everyday A Touch Of Class New Fosseway Road, Whitchurch
£220,000
Move on up in the world and into this stunning and deceptively spacious family home! With not only ample parking but a garage too and easy to maintain gardens surrounding this lovely home. • End Of Terrace House • Three Bedrooms • Spacious Home
• Front & Rear Gardens • Garage • No Onward Chain
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Beautiful House Lewis Road, Bedminster Down £180,000
• Semi Detached House • End Of Terrace • Two Receptions • Gardens • Garage
In a sought after location just a short walk to the hustle and bustle on North Street and the city centre is this beautifully kept family home with not just a garage and parking but a sizeable rear garden too!
HRT033301176
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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Sponge 500g plain flour 1 tsp. bicarbonate of soda 1/2 tsp. salt 225g butter 200g caster sugar 3 beaten eggs 1 lemon zest only 490g soured cream 1 tsp. vanilla extract 120g fresh blueberries Cream Cheese Frosting 225g butter 225g cream cheese 1 tsp. vanilla extract Juice and zest of 1 lemon 950g icing sugar 24 blueberries Blue food colour, optional METHOD To make the cupcakes: 1. Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2. Line a 24-cup cupcake tin with cupcake cases. 3. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt together into a large a bowl. 4. Place the butter into a stand mixer and beat until light and fluffy and very pale - now add sugar. 5. Next add the beaten eggs one at a time and mix thoroughly in between each. 6. It is now time to add some flavours; pour in the vanilla and lemon zest and mix. 7. Add the dry ingredients in three or four phases, in between each add some of the sour cream and leave a little flour mix so you can end with the dry ingredients - do not over mix at this point. 8. Lastly stir in the blueberries. 9. Now fill each of your cupcake cases two-thirds full with the mixture. 10. Bake in your pre-heated oven for 16 to 20 minutes - test your cakes with a cocktail stick inserted in the centre; it should comes out clean. 11. Cool the cakes on a rack. Now you have delicate and light cupcakes, it is time to get FROSTING!
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Call us now on: 0117 9662548 8am - 10pm everyday E-X-P-A-N-D Winterstoke Close, Ashton £189,950 Potential is the key for this expandable, three bedroom semi detached property situated in Ashton. With no onward chain, good size rooms and great size gardens, this house has all the basics to make it a real home!
• Semi Detached • Three Bedrooms • Two Receptions
• Extend (STPP) • Kitchen/Breakfast • No Chain HRT033301003
Show Home Paxton Drive, Ashton £187,500 Immaculately presented, two double bedrooms, parking and outstanding views across to Ashton Court, what more could you want? Benefiting from secure entry, lift and stairs to all floors too. • Two Bedrooms • Apartment • Two Bathrooms
• Lounge/Kitchen • En Suite • Parking
HRT033300739
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Call us now on: 0117 9662548 8am - 10pm everyday £170,000
Star Quality West Street, Bedminster
What more could you want? Not only is this fabulous home in the highly sought after Bedminster area but it is well presented and at a bargain price too! Get more for your money when you buy this beauty and with no onward chain. • Two Bedrooms • End Of Terrace • Two Receptions
• Well Presented • Dining Room • No Onward Chain
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A Rare Opportunity Ketch Road, Lower Knowle £250,000
• Three Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Two Receptions • Open Plan Lounge • Utility
Elavated to give astonishing views across Bristol, it is easy to get swept off your feet with what this handsome home has to offer. With three bedrooms, open plan lounge/diner, kitchen, utility and a basement with endless scope to convert (STPP) and make your mark.
HRT033301134
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