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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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£335,000 - £350,000
Family Home Martlesham Heath, Ipswich
The spacious accomodation of this four bedroom home is what really appealed to the family that reside there currently. They have very much enjoyed the downstairs living space, and the children used to quite literally run rings around the downstairs! • Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Dining Room • Utility Room
• En Suite • Driveway • Garage • Enclosed Garden SM004604937
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SALES
Call us now on: 01473 610033 8am - 10pm everyday Room For The Family Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath
£329,995
The owners fell in love with this home as soon as they walked through the door. It was the character and style that caught their eye but it was the good size rooms and large garden that backs onto the woods that sealed the deal for them. • Semi Detached • Five Bedrooms • Dining Room
• Kitchen/Diner • Cloakroom • Large Rear Garden
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Prime Location Ropes Drive, Kesgrave £270,000 - £290,000
• Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Two Receptions • Two Bathrooms • Dressing Area • En Suite
What attracted the current owners to their home in Ropes Drive was the light, bright and airy feel of the living space. They loved the master bedroom with dressing area and en suite, and the study provided the much needed space to work from home.
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SALES
Call us now on: 01473 610033 8am - 10pm everyday Guide Price £330,000
Let Your Family Grow Main Road, Kesgrave
The current owner of this home has enjoyed their time here and it really has provided space for all the family. The garden has been an area of retreat and much time has been spent to make it truly tranquil. • Semi Detached • Four Bedrooms • Two Receptions
• En Suite • Kitchen/Diner • Driveway
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Fully Refurbished Glenfield Avenue, Felixstowe £245,000 - £265,000
• Semi Detached • Four Bedrooms • Two Receptions • Kitchen/Breakfast • Off Street Parking • Rear Garden
The current owners realised the potential of a wonderful family home as soon as they walked through the door of Glenfield Avenue. It had the space they required for their family and the bright airy feel made them want to make it their home.
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Call us now on: 01473 610033 8am - 10pm everyday Garden With Summer House Guston Gardens, Kirton £240,000 - £250,000 This has been a wonderful family home for the current owners, with great walks and picturesque views all around, It is a haven for someone looking for the perfect Village lifestyle.
• Detached House • Two Bedrooms • Lounge/Diner • Study
• Conservatory • Study • Garage • Rear Garden SM004604886
First Home Newman Drive, Kesgrave £190,000 - £199,995 When looking for his first home, the current owner needed somewhere that was peaceful, allowed him to have easy access for work and that offered the perfect setting and canvas to create his perfect paradise. • Mid Terrace • Three Bedrooms • Kitchen/Diner
• En Suite • Garden • Parking
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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: 01473 610033 8am - 10pm everyday The Good Life Foxhall Road, Ipswich £275,000 With the fantastic garden and bright spacious accommodation, the vendor has very much enjoyed his time here. Having added the utility room, the living space is more than plentiful.
• Bungalow • Four Bedrooms • Two Receptions
• Driveway • Spacious • Rear Garden HRT004605078
Welcome Home Ataka Road, Felixstowe £170,000 - £180,000 The garden and cul de sac postion of this home is what made the current owner want to live here. Having spent over thirty years here, it has been a very happy family home and has been very well maintained. • Semi Detached • Three Bedrooms • Double Glazing
• Cul De Sac • Rear Garden • Off Road Parking
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Quality - Comfort - Convenience Beech Road, Rushmere St. Andrew £225,000 It was the 120ft rear garden of this two bedroom bungalow that caught the current owner's eye. The owner has enjoyed the feel of 'Old Kesgrave'. Quiet, convenient location and having the local amenities close by. • Two Bedrooms • Bungalow • 'Old Kesgrave' • Convenient Location
• Amenities Access • Quiet Location • Lean To • Large Garden
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Beginner's Luck Lark Rise, Ipswich £115,000 haart are pleased to offer this attractive one double bedroom apartment situated in a prime location in the highly sought after residential area of Martlesham Heath, within easy access to the A12 and local amenities.
• One Bedroom • Apartment • Living/Dining Area
• Transport Links • Local Amenities • No Onward Chain
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Spring 2013
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"I was absolutely impressed with everything they did. " John Moyle
"Our house was actually on the market for three days before we sold with haart."
"From the moment we came in we were offered advice. I would recommend haart because of the overall package." Will Quince
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