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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
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£850,000
Dive Right In The Grange, Green Lane, Burnham
Magnificent detached residence in private gated development consisting of three detached properties, with an exquisite finish to match. Set behind iron gates and also with the benefit of a heated swimming pool. • Five Bedrooms • Detached Home • Dining room • Downstairs Cloakroom • Conservatory
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• Shower Room • Front Garden • Rear Garden • Swimming Pool • Garage
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Call us now on: 01628 605555 8am - 10pm everyday Charm And Tradition Alvista Avenue, Taplow, Berkshire
O.I.E.O. £455,000
A wonderful, modern and contemporary designed family home. Perfectly located in this sought after area known as Taplow and also with in the Lent Rise catchment. • Four Bedrooms • Detached Home • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • En Suite
• Downstairs Cloakroom • Dining Room • Parking • Rear garden HRT011405600
Room For All The Family Royston Way, Slough, Berkshire £415,000 - £430,000
• Five Bedrooms • Bungalow • Kitchen/Diner • Conservatory • Quiet Cul De Sac
A must see to appreciate all the space a big family needs, four bedrooms downstairs and a further bedroom upstairs also with a loft room, kitchen/diner, conservatory and four piece family bathroom.
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Call us now on: 01628 605555 8am - 10pm everyday Move In This Year Lent Rise Road, Burnham, Buckinghamshire £345,000 A stunning four bedroom semi detached family home, which effortlessly combines the character of an old property but still be modern and light and airy throughout, two fantastic reception rooms and downstairs shower room and bathroom upstairs.
• Four Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Parking
• Two Receptions • Shower Room • Rear Garden HRT011405753
Just A Class Above Aldbourne Road, Burnham, Buckinghamshire
£339,950
A rarely available three bedroom semi detached property situated in a very popular quiet cul de sac location within Lent Rise school catchment. This property has all the space a growing family needs and more. • Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached Home • Quiet Cul De Sac
• Dining Area • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Rear Garden
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Careful, Its Loaded With Charm...
£550,000
Burnham Lane, Slough, Berkshire A stunning five bedroom detached house, which has been much improved by the current owners. This light and airy property has fantastic versatile accommodation, ideal for Burnham Train Station and a short stroll to Burnham High Street. • Five Bedrooms • Detached Home • Conservatory
• Kitchen/Diner • Outside Gym/Office • Rear Garden HRT011405770
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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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SALES
Call us now on: 01628 605555 8am - 10pm everyday Move Straight In Eaton Avenue, Slough, Berkshire O.I.E.O. £199,950
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A great two bedroom apartment situated on the borders of Burnham ideally located for access to M4 and Burnham train station, property comprises of two double bedrooms, en-suite, family bathroom and underground parking. • Two Bedrooms • Living/Dining Room • En Suite • Allocated Parking • Communal Garden
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Welcome Home Hillmead Court, Taplow, Berkshire £229,950 To have such a magnificent place to come home to each day is wonderful on it's own, but when you are also surrounded by fields and still a short walk to Taplow Train Station, what more can you ask for?
• Two Bedrooms • Kitchen/Diner • Communal Garden • Garage
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Call us now on: 01628 605555 8am - 10pm everyday Simply Lovely Jupiter Court, Slough, Berkshire
£210,000
A fantastic private gated two double bedroom apartment, which is tucked away in a quiet cul de sac but still ideally located for easy access to Burnham Train Station and M4. • Two Bedrooms • Cul De Sac • Gated Development
• Living/Dining Room • Parking • Good Transport Links
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Move Straight In Walpole Road, Slough, Berkshire £143,000
• One Bedroom • Fitted Kitchen • Living/Dining Room • Communal Garden • Ample Parking
A great opportunity to purchase this beautiful one bedroom apartment situated in the popular Burnham gate area, this property has had a recently fitted kitchen and gas heating to radiators.
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The quarterly property magazine from haart
Another happy customer…
Spring 2013
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"The staff were helpful and reliable. I got viewings extremely quickly from the moment that it was put on the market. " Janet Bazzoni
"I would definitely recommend haart to friends and family and I would use them again if I had a property to sell. "
"haart took care of everything, I didn’t have to worry." Graeme Potter
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