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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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Feature property
£319,500
Walking Distance To Station Bartholomew Close, Haslemere
An extended semi detached family home, offering a sitting room, dining room and main reception across the rear, with a kitchen/breakfast room and integral garage. On the first floor two bedrooms have been combined to make one, along with two further bedrooms and a refitted family bathroom. • Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached • 20' Master • 24' Reception Room
• Three Receptions • Fitted Kitchen • Garage • Great Location HRT015403400
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Call us now on: 01428 606055 8am - 10pm everyday Good Family Home Embleton Road, Headley Down
Guide Price £325,000
Quietly located in a no through road yet close to amenities is this extended detached family home. Providing spacious accommodation with a refitted kitchen and breakfast room, two refitted bathrooms and a cloakroom. • Four Bedrooms • Detached House • Two Bathrooms • 22ft Lounge/Diner
• Breakfast Room • Double Glazing • Gas Heating To Radiators • Cul De Sac Location HRT015403482
Project For A Gardener Kenley Road, Headley Down £375,000
• Three Bedrooms • Bungalow • Two Receptions • Two Bathrooms • South Facing Garden • Amenities Access
A detached bungalow set in an L-shaped plot of about a fifth of an acre, with potential to improve a little. A highlight of the property lies in the external decking, exploiting its slightly elevated position emphasising the views over the garden.
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Call us now on: 01428 606055 8am - 10pm everyday Large Level Gardens The Firs, Eddeys Lane £429,950
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The house offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three reception rooms plus a modern conservatory. The local shop, post office and butchers are a short walk away and for the dog walkers, nearby Arford Common and the large Ludshott Common (N.T.) are ideal. • Four Bedrooms • Detached House • Three Receptions • Family Bathroom • 60' Garden • Double Garage HRT015403352
South Facing The Moorings, Grayshott £169,950 As you enter the flat you will immediately appreciate how light and bright the property is, enjoying distant views over Grayshott and the surrounding countryside. During the present ownership the property has been thoughtfully brought up to date. • Quiet Location • One Bedroom • Apartment • Fantastic Views • Great Walks
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Call us now on: 01428 606055 8am - 10pm everyday Family Home In The Country Corry Road, Hindhead £699,950 An Edwardian family home bought by the owners because of the private road and closeness to Hindhead Golf Course and the local amenities in the Village of Beacon Hill. Close to the A3 and Haslemere Station.
• Four Bedrooms • Detached House • Two Receptions • Two Bathrooms
• Edwardian • Local Woodlands • Country Home • A3 Access HRT015403404
Beautifully Presented Corry Road, Beacon Hill Guide Price £530,000 Offered for sale with no onward chain is this refurbished and extended single storey detached property providing good accommodation, situated within a quiet private road. • Village Location • Four Bedrooms • Private Road
• Open Plan Kitchen • Private Garden • Extended
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SALES
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Feature property
£450,000
Village Location Whitmore Vale Road, Grayshott
A substantial semi detached home with a double storey extension giving four bedrooms with potential for further extension subject to planning. Conveniently located within walking distance of the village school and all the shops in the award winning Village of Grayshott. • Four Bedrooms • Three Receptions • Semi Detached
• 15' Kitchen • Conservatory • Station Access HRT015403509
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Call us now on: 01428 606055 8am - 10pm everyday £515,000
Welcome Home Alma Road, Headley Down
A particularly spacious detached bungalow with a large garden. Set in a quiet location in a no through road, close to Ludshott Common.
• Five Bedrooms • Two Bathrooms • Bungalow
• Two Receptions • 23' Lounge • Dining Room
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Paradise Wilsons Road, Headley Down £485,000
• Light And Bright • Great Hallway • Four Bedrooms • Three Receptions • Detached House
An individually designed family home providing light and bright accommodation set in gardens extending to just under a quarter of an acre. The property has been designed to allow as much light as possible into the house with full height windows to all rooms bar the kitchen.
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Call us now on: 01428 606055 8am - 10pm everyday Beautifully Presented Lark Rise, Liphook £289,950
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Beautifully presented family home in a courtyard setting providing light and spacious accommodation which flows really well. The open plan kitchen/dining room has doors opening onto the thoughtfully planned garden and double doors into the sitting room. • Courtyard Setting • Three Bedrooms • End Of Terrace • Two Bathrooms • Cloakroom • Allocated Parking HRT015403450
Central Village Location Elm Mews, Crossways Road £385,000 A delightful and spacious mews style house offering accommodation that would suit a retired couple who want to be in the centre of the Village. With a private drive and a small patio style garden for ease of maintenance. • Three Bedrooms • Semi detached • Mews Style • Village Location • Central Position
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Call us now on: 01428 606055 8am - 10pm everyday Great Potential Tyndalls, Hindhead £315,000 This is an end of terrace home, first time on the open market and is now in need of some updating and modernising although all the windows are modern UPVC double glazed. Set in a position within walking distance of the shops in Hindhead.
• Four Bedrooms • End Of Terrace • Extend (STPP)
• Dining Room • 65' Garden • TLC Needed HRT015403391
Views Towards Blackdown Marley Hanger, Kingsley Green £269,950 A fantastic character cottage with views towards Blackdown. Offering modern living with off road car parking and a great decking area to relax on whilst taking in the scenery. • Three Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Two Receptions
• Great Views • Modern Living • Backs Onto Woodland
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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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