Hot Property September 2013

Advice from haart

The icing on the cake

Curtains are in pole position

Why now is a good time to sell

Cupcakes, a must-have accessory at every party and celebration worth attending

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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

£785,000

You Can't Top This Haslemere Avenue, Wimbledon Park

This bright and spacious family home offers accommodation which is hard to find in such a central location. With a landscaped south facing garden, detached garage and beautifully extended kitchen/family room to name just a few of the benefits.

• Stunning Family Home • Extended Kitchen • Four Bedrooms • Two Bathrooms

• South Facing Garden • Detached Garage • Close To Earlsfield Station • No Onward Chain HRT013703962

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SALES

Call us now on: 020 8672 4244 8am - 10pm everyday £625,000

Welcome Home Allfarthing Lane, Earlsfield

If it's space and light you are looking for, this huge two bedroom period maisonette has to be seen. The welcoming entrance hallway leads into a fantastic reception room with large French doors that flood this great entertaining space with light and open onto the South facing garden.

• Period Maisonette • Generous Reception Room • Two Double Bedrooms • Two Bathrooms

• South Facing Garden • Excellent Condition • Private Entrance • Close To Common HRT013703958

Fantastic Find Ravensbury Road, Earlsfield £550,000

• Mid Terrace House • Two Bedrooms • Private Rear Garden • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Popular Location • Good Transport Links

Situated in one of Earlsfield's most popular roads, this fantastic family home has a spacious reception room with bay window and fireplace and a large kitchen/breakfast room perfect for entertaining which then opens onto a lovely private garden. The property is conveniently located for access to both Earlsfield Mainline station and the District Line from Wimbledon Park or Southfields Tube Stations.

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Call us now on: 020 8672 4244 8am - 10pm everyday Delightful And Spacious Penwith Road, Earlsfield £435,000 Just a short walk from the station and all the amenities of Garratt Lane, this fantastic ground floor apartment has been extended to the rear and therefore offers larger than average living accommodation

• Apartment • Two Bedrooms • Private Garden

• Extended • No Onward Chain • Commuter Links HRT013704027

Character Property Bodmin Street, Earlsfield £420,000 This larger than average one bedroom period maisonette with private garden is offered to the market with no onward chain and offers enormous potential subject to the usual consents.

• Period Maisonette • One Bedroom • Great Potential

• Private Garden • No Chain • Great Location

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Call us now on: 020 8672 4244 8am - 10pm everyday What You Have Been Working For Glasford Street, Tooting

£630,000

A stunning house with a wealth of period features that has been sympathetically updated. Including an attractive fitted kitchen and utility room with impressive attention to detail evidenced by the wooden framed double glazed sash windows and luxurious bathroom.

• Mid Terrace House • Three Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Well Presented

• Luxurious Bathroom • Rear Garden • Period Features • Viewing Recommended HRT021605098

A Home To Cherish Dewey Street, Tooting £615,000

• End Of Terrace House • Three Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • South West Garden • Well Presented Throughout

A delightful period home presented in excellent order throughout. On entering you are greeted by a lovely light double reception room which in turn leads to a well appointed kitchen and that onto a South West facing garden. This provides an ideal homely environment in which to entertain friends and family.

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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

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Feature property

£500,000

Warmth - Style - Charm Glasford Road, Tooting

A gorgeous three/four bedroom split level period maisonette featuring a beautiful roof terrace, balcony and private garden. Ideal for someone seeking a stylish contemporary home with flexible living space and an abundance of natural light • First Floor Maisonette • Four Bedrooms • Kitchen/Dining Room • En Suite

• Roof Terrace • Loft Conversion • Contemporary Style • Flexible Living Space HRT021605104

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Good Taste Bickersteth Road, Tooting £525,000 A lovely period home with an abundance of natural light with ample space to entertain and gorgeous garden to relax in on those long, hot summer days.

• Semi Detached House • Two Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms

• Rear Garden • Well Presented • Natural Light

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Dream No More Franciscan Road, Tooting £475,000 An attractive, larger than average cottage style home retaining many period features situated between Tooting Bec and Tooting Broadway.

• Terrace House • Two Bedrooms • Two Receptions

• Rear Garden • Character Home • Great Location

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LETTINGS

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£3,000 PCM

A Touch Of Class Eswyn Road, Tooting

haart are delighted to present this stunning four double bedroom family home to the lettings market. Recently renovated and refurbished throughout, this lovely house is a must view for anybody wanting to live in the area • Mid Terrace House • Four Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Fully Fitted Kitchen

• Two Bathrooms • Private Rear Garden • Close To Local Amenities • Good Transport Links HRT044300166

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The Wow Factor Upper Tooting Park, Tooting Bec

Newly Refurbished Tooting Grove, Tooting Broadway £3,900 PCM

£1,700 PCM

A stunning, refurbished family home, presented in excellent order throughout. The impressive kitchen/family room has been extended and provides plenty of space and light.

A newly refurbished and spacious first floor, three bedroom apartment with high specification, contemporary decoration and period features.

• Detached House • Five Bedrooms • Private Garden

• Apartment • Three Bedrooms • First Floor

• Refurbished • Well Presented • Garage

• High Specification • Great Location • Station Access

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Timeless Beauty Robinson Road, Colliers Wood

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Sought After Location Massingberd Way, Tooting Bec £1,700 PCM

£1,500 PCM

Located through a private gated, gravel pathway is this two double bedroom bungalow. Set back from the road, the unique accommodation provides a large open plan living area.

Heritage Park development by Tooting Bec common. Two double bedroom apartment in a sought after location. There is a large bright lobby area as you enter the apartment.

• Detached House • Two Bedrooms • Decked Garden

• Mid Terrace • Two Bedrooms • En Suite

• Open Plan Living • Neutral Decor • Modern Bathroom HRT062400032

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• Redecorated Throughout • Close To Common • Transport Links HRT062400076

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