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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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Feature property
£1,200,000
Substantial Victorian Home Therapia Road, East Dulwich
A substantial six bedroom double fronted Victorian house in an excellent residential location. The house has two grand separate living rooms and six bedrooms laid out over five hall/landings. This really could be an outstanding and exceptional property. • Six Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Victorian Home • Two Receptions
• Residential Location • Conservatory • Five Landings • Wide Garden HRT0230607986
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SALES
Call us now on: 020 8299 3728 8am - 10pm everyday £1,150,000
Old School Building Old School Buildings
This sensational Victorian school conversion has it all. An incomparable combination of period character and contemporary style. Unique with an enormous personality. • Two Bedrooms • Period Character • Semi Detached • Two Receptions
• Dining Room • Two En Suites • Unique • Great Personality HRT023607824
Charming And Beautiful Homestall Road, East Dulwich £715,000
• Three Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Charming And Beautiful • Dining Room • Private Road • Great Location
This charming and beautiful three bedroom house is a must view, situated in a quiet private road with a very short walk to popular Peckham Rye Common.The property benefits from three very good size bedrooms and a family bathroom.
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Call us now on: 020 8299 3728 8am - 10pm everyday Share Of Freehold Hillcourt Road, East Dulwich £439,950 A really super three bedroom share of freehold apartment with most of the advantages of a house. The property has a number of striking features to include a big kitchen/dining room leading onto a brilliant private garden and a good size living room.
• Three Bedrooms • Apartment • Kitchen/Diner
• Share Of Freehold • Striking Features • Private Garden HRT023607933
Victorian Apartment Manor Mount, Forest Hill £500,000 A truly stunning and extremely rare to the market, four bedroom Victorian property, situated on the second floor of this very handsome building in the heart of Forest Hill. This amazing property comes to the market chain free. • Three Bedrooms • Apartment • Victorian Property
• Second Floor • Handsome Building • Amenities Access
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Call us now on: 020 8299 3728 8am - 10pm everyday Brilliant Character Ulverscroft Road, East Dulwich
£665,000
This excellent three bedroom house has a brilliant character feel with sash windows and stripped wood floors, it is also particularly light and airy. Situated in a first rate central East Dulwich location. • Three Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Character Feel
• Sash Windows • Light And Airy • Great Location
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Stylish Home Hindmans Road, East Dulwich £689,950
• Three Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Kitchen/Breakfast • Victorian Property • Period Features • Landscaped Garden
A particularly stylish three bedroom Victorian house with a great balance of period character and contemporary cool. Fabulous location that's quiet but very central being close to North Cross Road. The house also has a brilliant landscaped garden.
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LETTINGS
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£2,500 PCM
Quiet Location Playfield Crescent, East Dulwich
A beautifully, stunning four bedroom home in a quiet location of East Dulwich. On an attractive road this superb four bedroom terrace house offers shear size throughout and is modern and beautifully decorated. • Four Bedrooms • Detached House • Quiet Location
• Unfurnished • Large Kitchen • Private Garden HRT046701162
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LETTINGS
Call us now on: 020 8299 3728 8am - 10pm everyday £2,000 PCM
Split Level Apartment Heber Road, London
You couldn't get much closer to the local school! An absolutely stunning two bedroom split level family home full of character and charming features. Offering a large amount of space throughout, this beautiful property is double fronted. • Two Bedroom • Split Level • Apartment • Character Property
• Charming Features • High Ceilings • Modern Kitchen • Sash Style Windows HRT046701168
Fantastic Location Crawthew Grove, East Dulwich £1,150 PCM
• One Bedroom • Apartment • Top Floor • Modern Decor • Station Access • Unfurnished
haart are delighted to offer this lovely one bedroom top floor apartment in a fantastic location. Located just off of Lordship Lane, the flat is within reach of East Dulwich Station.
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Call us now on: 020 8299 3728 8am - 10pm everyday Little Known Gated Estate Hambledon Place, West Dulwich £3,300 PCM
Feature property
Perfect for Dulwich College Located in Hambledon Place, a little known gated estate with some of the most impressive houses in Dulwich. A rare opportunity to live in this copious five bedroom detached house.
• Five Bedrooms • Detached House • Gated Estate • Study/Playroom • Dressing Area • Unfurnished HRT046701147
A Rare Opportunity Tell Grove, East Dulwich £1,950 PCM An absolute rare opportunity to live in a very charming two bedroom home on the very popular and well sought after Tell Grove. Known for their deceiving appearance on the outside, these terrace houses are much larger than one may think. • Two Bedrooms • End Of Terrace • High Ceilings • Dining Room • Wooden Kitchen • Popular Location HRT046701166
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Gorgeous Maisonette Fenwick Road, Peckham Rye £1,400 PCM haart are pleased to offer this gorgeous two bedroom split level maisonette which is located on the sought after Fenwick Road. This property comprises of, a modern kitchen with integrated appliances, a great modern bathroom and two large double bedrooms. • Two Bedrooms • End Of Terrace • Maisonette • Modern Kitchen
• Large Reception • Local Amenities • Transport Links • Private Garden
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Period Conversion Hindmans Road, East Dulwich £1,600 PCM haart are pleased to offer this contemporary three bedroom first floor period conversion flat in a fabulous location of East Dulwich moments away from Lordship Lane. Decorated to a high standard throughout, this property comprises, two double bedrooms and a single/study. • Three Bedrooms • End Of Terrace • Period Conversion
• First Floor • Fabulous Location • Stylish Bathroom
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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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The quarterly property magazine from haart
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Spring 2013
Bathroom bliss Soakaway your troubles with one of the best reads of 2013 Page 03
"I came to haart because I was very impressed with their expertise and their knowledge of the area." Paul and Dianne Hughes
"I came to haart because I was very impressed with their expertise and their knowledge of the area."
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