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Why now is a good time to sell
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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
Call us now on: 020 8578 6751 8am - 10pm everyday £329,950
Location Is Everything Girton Road, Northolt
This is just about the perfect family home! Quite a statement but we know you are going to love it. From the condition of the property to the mature rear garden, it all just works so well. • Three Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Shower Room
• Family Bathroom • Parking • Rear Garden
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Time To Move Cornwall Avenue, Southall £349,950
• Four Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Two Receptions • Kitchen/Diner • Shared Drive • Storage Room
Your search is over as this is one of the best semi detached houses locally you are likely to find in a long time. It has all the family space you will want whilst having four bedrooms, rear extension and so, so much more potential.
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SALES
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Welcome Home Costons Avenue, Greenford £495,000 - £515,000 It is in our opinion one of the finest four bedroom houses we have had the pleasure of marketing in the Costons Lane area for quite some time, if not, ever! • Four Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Through Lounge
• Conservatory • Well Maintained • Family Home
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Stunning Family Home Abbotts Road, Southall £280,000 - £300,000 Hurry to secure this stunning family home. It's fabulous and comes ready to move into immediately with no upper chain. It has all the features you need and want and can be found walking distance from Southall Broadway.
• Four Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Two Reception Rooms
• Storage Basement • Brick storage • First Floor Bathroom
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Call us now on: 020 8578 6751 8am - 10pm everyday Stylish And Contemporary Ravenor Park Road, Greenford £400,000 - £440,000 We are convinced from the moment you step inside you'll love this bungalow. The current owner has created this 'hard to achieve' perfect and stylish contemporary finish.
• Two Bedrooms • Bungalow • Kitchen/Diner
• Patio Area • Off Street Parking • Chain Free HRT015506481
Paradise For Sale Macmillan Court, Ruislip Road East £249,950 A wonderful, light filled and spacious apartment located in a simply stunning position with a superb communal outdoor terrace within the grounds. This two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is in excellent condition and offers good views from all windows. • Two Bedrooms • Apartment • Second Floor • Lift
• Fitted Kitchen • Double Glazing • Chain Free • Transport Links
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Call us now on: 020 8578 6751 8am - 10pm everyday Welcome Home Queens Avenue, Greenford
£299,950
Three bedroom mid terrace property located in Queens Avenue. The property boasts a longer than average rear garden, modern shower room and kitchen. One not to be missed. • Three Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Newly Laid Garden
• Two Receptions • Large Patio • Off Street Parking
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Seize The Opportunity Nicholas Close, Greenford O.I.E.O £200,000
• One Bedroom • End Of Terrace • Private Garden • First Floor Bathroom • Sun Room • Chain Free
These houses are rare so they don't become available too often. Seize the opportunity and grab this one, especially as it has a delightful sun room and its own beautiful private enclosed garden. Chain free!
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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: 020 8578 6751 8am - 10pm everyday Stunning... Byron Way, Northolt £185,000 - £205,000 Quite simply this property is amazing. It's been modernised to a standard way above the norm with a new kitchen and bathroom. The property is also so spacious, great for entertaining.
• Two Bedrooms • Apartment • First Floor
• Gardens • Fitted Kitchen • Modern HRT015506529
E-X-P-A-N-D-A-B-L-E Allendale Avenue, Southall £299,950 This is just about the perfect family home! Quite a statement but we know you are going to love it, from the size of the kitchen to the side garden... It all just works so well. Come and have a look for yourself. • Three Bedrooms • End Of Terrace • Extend (STPP)
• Ground Floor Bathroom • Two Receptions • First Floor Cloakroom
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SALES
Call us now on: 020 8578 6751 8am - 10pm everyday £249,950
Life On One Level Balfour Road, Southall
A semi detached bungalow with a good size garden. Two double bedrooms, good size living space and it has a newly fitted kitchen and bathroom. A good first time buy with great potential to become something bigger. • Two Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Newly Fitted Kitchen
• Newly Fitted Bathroom • Chain Free • Freehold
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Welcome Home Scotts Road, Southall £319,950
• Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Own Driveway • Extend (STPP) • First Floor Bathroom • Rear Garden
Come and see this three bedroom semi detached property. Good size rooms throughout and bags of potential to extend (STPP). A fantastic family home with garage!
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Spring 2013
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"They achieved an excellent above market value for my property." Mital Patel
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