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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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£465,000
A Home To Cherish Bonnybridge House, Ipswich
The vendor has owned this well presented four bedroom property since 1999. In 2004 he decided to redesign the home with a local architect to provide more entertaining, flexible and individual accommodation. • Detached House • Four Bedrooms • 29'5 Kitchen • Dressing Room
• En Suite • Double Garage • Paddock Views • Family Home HRT004212264
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Welcome To Paradise London Road, Capel St Mary
Set within a private courtyard of just two executive homes is this beautiful five bedroom detached house. This property is presented to the highest of standards and has professionally designed, landscaped and laid gardens and a double garage. • Detached House • Five Bedrooms • Three Receptions • En Suite
• Wrap Around Garden • Workshop • Double Garage • Work From Home HRT004212168
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Call us now on: 01473 219112 8am - 10pm everyday Tardis Like! St. Marys Park, Bucklesham
£410,000
Possibly the greatest bungalow you will see! This superb home has been much loved by the current owners and has been considerably extended over the years with a stunning 28ft kitchen/diner/family room, study, two en suites and so much more! • Five Bedrooms • Bungalow • Popular Village • Conservatory
• Solid Oak Kitchen • Dining Room • Garage • Rear Garden HRT004212442
Simply Stunning Western Close, Rushmere St. Andrew £460,000
• Detached House • Mock Tudor • Five Bedrooms • Two Receptions • Dressing Room • Landscaped Garden
An executive five double bedroom mock Tudor home located in the ever requested Rushmere St Andrew. This home has been much loved by the current owners and benefits from three reception rooms, en suite and landscaped gardens.
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Call us now on: 01473 219112 8am - 10pm everyday Fantastic Family Home Fitzmaurice Road, Ipswich £219,995
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This four bedroom detached home has been fully refurbished and is ready to move straight into. With a 25ft lounge/diner, cloakroom, new kitchen and bathroom, separate dining room and double garage.
• Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Two Receptions • 25' Lounge/Diner • Modern Kitchen
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Welcome Home Sandpiper Road, Ipswich £145,995 The vendor of Sandpiper Road has owned the property for over 30 years. It has been a happy home. An extension was added providing more downstairs living space. With off street parking and a garage to the rear, all a family needs is within this property • Three Bedrooms • End Of Terrace • Extended • Off Street Parking • Garage
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Call us now on: 01473 219112 8am - 10pm everyday Home Sweet Home Tuddenham Avenue, Ipswich
£185,000 - £195,000
The current owner of this superb three bedroom home has lived in the property for over 30 years and has brought her family up here. Since the family has now moved away Mrs M is now downsizing. • Semi Detached • Three Bedrooms • Two Receptions • Off Street Parking
• Garage • Separate WC • Double Glazing • Gas Heating To Radiators HRT004212259
No Chain Beechcroft Road, Ipswich £154,950
• Semi Detached • Three Bedrooms • Two Receptions • Crofts Development
This three bedroom semi detached home situated in the popular Crofts Development in Ipswich would make a great family home. If you are looking to put your own mark on a property then look no further.
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Welcome To Paradise Ditton Way, Ipswich £180,000 This extremely well presented three bedroom semi detached home certainly ticks all the boxes with its landscaped garden ideal for alfresco dining, garage, two reception rooms, ground floor cloakroom, modern kitchen and en suite to master bedroom. • Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Two Receptions
• Modern Kitchen • En Suite • Garage
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Waterfront Living Patteson Road, Ipswich O.I.E.O £125,000 Located on Ipswich Marina is this two double bedroom ground floor apartment with open plan lounge/kitchen, master bedroom with built in wardrobe, patio doors onto a private courtyard garden and secure gated parking. No Onward Chain.
• Two Bedrooms • Apartment • Open Plan Lounge
• Private Courtyard • Secure Parking • No Onward Chain
HRT004212426
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IF YOU FOLLOW THE ROUTE, YOU EARN A GIVEN NUMBER OF POINTS WHICH YOU CAN USE TO BUY ITEMS OR FOOD AT COMPANIES SUCH AS M&S
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Call us now on: 01473 219112 8am - 10pm everyday Welcome Home Churchill Avenue, Ipswich £165,000 The current owners have lived in this home for over 31 years. The property offers flexible family accommodation conveniently located for local shops, benefiting from a garage and parking.
• Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Local Schools
• Amenities Access • Garage • Parking HRT004212359
Circle This Ad Mornington Avenue, Ipswich £145,000 - £155,000 This three bedroom semi detached house benefits from a lounge with French doors to rear garden and a dining room with a feature open fire, perfect for entertaining. Utility area, summer house and a second out house. • Semi Detached • Three Bedrooms • Two Receptions
• Utility Area • Summer House • Out House
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£800 PCM
Pick Of The Week Wherstead Road, Ipswich
The immaculately well kept accommodation comprises of a large lounge/dining room, a very attractive kitchen with matching head and base units, three large double bedrooms and a family bathroom. • Three Bedrooms • Detached House • Unfurnished
• A14 Access • Close To Station • Enclosed Garden HRT040300433
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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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£2,500 PCM
Estate Of Art... Berkeley Close, Ipswich
This immaculate detached family home is situated in a quiet cul de sac within the highly desirable Christchurch Park area, within easy reach of Ipswich Town Centre and the waterfront. • Five Bedrooms • Detached House • Cul De Sac • Town Access
• Fitted Kitchen • Marble Floors • Granite Worktops • Under Floor Heating HRT040300359
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Minutes From Marina Back Hamlet, Ipswich
This well presented two bedroom apartment is situated in a popular location within minutes walk to the waterfront, University and Ipswich Town Centre. The property comprises of an open plan kitchen/living area, two good size bedrooms and a modern shower room. • Two Bedrooms • Apartment • Modern Living
• Popular Location • Town Access • Near The Waterfront
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Traditional Beauty Upland Road, Ipswich £650 PCM
• Two Bedrooms • Terrace Property • Three Floors • Integrated Kitchen
This two double bedroom terrace home features accommodation set over three floors and boasts a location close to the Town Centre in the popular Ipswich IP4. Accommodation comprises of an entrance hall leading into a large lounge with a feature fireplace.
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Family In Mind Landseer Road, Ipswich £700 PCM This three bedroom semi detached home boasts accommodation perfect for a growing family and is situated in a popular residential area within Ipswich IP3. The ground floor of the property comprises of an entrance porch leading to a spacious lounge with a feature fireplace. • Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Spacious Lounge • Feature Fireplace
• Family Bathroom • Garage • Driveway • Double Glazing
HRT040300372
Peace And Quiet Tunstall Green, Tunstall £625 PCM haart are delighted to offer this three bedroom semi detached home situated in the picturesque rural Village of Tunstall, just to the north of Rendlesham.
• Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Village Location
• Large Garden • Secluded Front • Garage
HRT040300443
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Call us now on: 01473 219112 8am - 10pm everyday Opulence And Grandeur Oak Hill House, Oak Hill Lane £3,500 PCM haart Residential Lettings are delighted to offer this truely overwhelming six bedroom gothic mansion situated in a suprisingly central location in Ipswich. If you're looking for a grand property bursting with personality, then look no further.
• Six Bedrooms • Detached House • Great Position
• Gothic Mansion • Central Location • Great Staircase HRT040300449
Brand Spanking New Coastguard Walk, Ipswich £975 PCM haart Residential Lettings are delighted to offer this spotless three double bedroom terrace home which boasts a location in a newly developed area right on the Felixstowe seafront. Be the first to view. • Three Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Brand New
• Seafront Location • Large Lounge • Fitted Kitchen
HRT040300444
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Call us now on: 01473 219112 8am - 10pm everyday £4,000 PCM
Executive Living Constitution Hill, Ipswich
Situated on arguably the most prestigious road in Ipswich, close to Christchurch Park and within walking distance to the Town Centre, sought after schools and local transport facilities, is this superb three storey, six bedroom detached home. • Six Bedrooms • Detached House • Unfurnished
• Prestigious Road • Three Storey • Immaculate
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Location Location Location Anchor Street, Ipswich £675 PCM
• Two Bedrooms • Apartment • Sought After Location • Waterfront Position • Balcony • Underground Parking
The property benefits from being very well maintained throughout, with a large open plan living room and a modern and attractive kitchen. Accommodation also comprises of two good size bedrooms with en suite and a family bathroom.
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Call us now on: 01473 219112 8am - 10pm everyday Country Elegance Overy Farm House, Ipswich £2,250 PCM
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This stunning four bedroom detached farmhouse is available towards the end of October and would be ideal for USAF Personnel. Walk through the entrance porch and into the stunning hallway with open staircase leading to the first floor. • Farmhouse • Four Bedrooms • Kitchen With AGA • Dining Room • En Suite
HRT040300429
Love At First Sight Lime Close, Ufford £880 PCM haart are delighted to offer this three bedroom detached family home, situated in the rural Village of Ufford, within easy access to local amenities and the A12 northbound/southbound.
• Three Bedrooms • Detached House • Village Location • Amenities Access • A12 Links
HRT040300450
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