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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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£700,000 - £750,000
Big Is Beautiful Dean Lane, Cookham
A beautiful four bedroom detached family home, situated in a glorious semi rural location in the hugely sought after Cookham Dean area. The property is a stones throw from beautiful country walks, fantastic public houses and restaurants, as well as benefiting from excellent local schools. • Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms • Semi Rural Location
• Kitchen/Diner • Utility Room • Excellent Local Schools • Popular Area HRT027805451
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SALES
Call us now on: 01628 778775 8am - 10pm everyday A Home To Cherish Boyn Hill Road, Maidenhead
£650,000
This fantastic four bedroom detached Victorian home has been fully refurbished to a very high standard. The property still boasts many of its original features and also has many modern additions. • Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Conservatory • Landscaped Rear Garden
HRT027805546
Welcome Home Seymour Close, Maidenhead £435,000
• Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Conservatory • Great Location • No Onward Chain
An excellent four bedroom detached family home, quietly positioned in a popular cul de sac in a sought after location. The property flows beautifully and offers a wonderful hybrid living and working space to accommodate your every need.
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Call us now on: 01628 778775 8am - 10pm everyday Picturesque Location Ray Mill Road East, Maidenhead £430,000 - £470,000 A wonderful four bedroom semi detached home, situated in a picturesque location in the heart of Maidenhead. The property benefits from spacious and well considered accommodation, as well as beautiful front and rear gardens and driveway parking.
• Semi Detached • Four Bedrooms • Kitchen/Diner
• En Suite • Private Garden • Picturesque HRT027805348
Brilliant Find Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead £400,000 - £425,000 A very well presented 1950's three bedroom detached family home. Conveniently located, one mile from the town and within a short walk to local shops. There is also the possibility to extend (STPP). • Detached House • Three Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms
• Conservatory • Double Garage • Central Location
HRT027805569
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SALES
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Estate Of The Art Beverley Gardens, Maidenhead
What You Have Been Working For Lonsdale Way, Maidenhead £390,000 - £410,000
£400,000 - £430,000 A glorious bungalow, positioned in a quiet cul de sac in the popular Cranbrook Drive area. The property boasts magnificent gardens and is offered with no onward chain.
A wonderful four bedroom detached family home, situated in a peaceful, residential street in the heart of Holyport.
• Detached Bungalow • Three Bedrooms • Spacious Accommodation
• Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms
• Beautiful Gardens • Quiet Location • No Onward Chain HRT027805449
Beginners Luck Wessex Way, Maidenhead
• Double Storey Extension • En Suite Bathroom • Contemporary Design HRT027804986
Only The Best Lillibrooke Crescent, Maidenhead £260,000 - £280,000
£300,000 - £310,000 A property combining practicality with superb living space, creating the ideal family home. This has been extended to provide four double bedrooms, kitchen/diner and a rear garden.
A wonderfully presented, three bedroom family home, situated in a peaceful, family orientated location within the highly sought after Lowbrook Academy catchment area.
• Semi Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Skilfully Extended
• Mid Terrace House • Three Bedrooms • Lowbrook Academy
• Kitchen/Diner • Private Rear Garden • Great Transport Links HRT027805434
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• Garage En Block • Extend (STPP) • Excellent Condition HRT027805455
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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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LETTINGS
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£3,300 PPM
Just Extraordinary Kinghorn Park, Maidenhead
This extraordinary five bedroom detached home, situated within the prestigious Kinghorn Park development in Maidenhead. It benefits from three reception rooms, a separate study and three bathrooms. An ideal home for any corporate move. • Detached House • Five Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms • Separate Study
• Two En Suite Bathrooms • Conservatory • Kitchen/Diner • Double Garage HRT044101232
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Call us now on: 01628 778775 8am - 10pm everyday You Can't Top This Courthouse Road, Maidenhead
£1,950 PPM
Perfect for the growing family is this imposing four/five bedroom house, located on this popular road. The house offers a huge lounge with fireplace, separate kitchen/breakfast room, extended conservatory, utility room, private garden and driveway. • Detached House • Five Bedrooms • Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Extended Conservatory • Utility Room • Newly Decorated
HRT044101835
Dream Home St. Peters Close, Burnham £1,700 PPM An exquisite four bedroom detached house offering an open plan living space on this quiet residential road. The property offers amazing accommodation with an en suite bathroom and family shower room, study and conservatory opening onto a huge private garden with summer house.
• Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Open Plan Living Space • En Suite Bathroom • Conservatory • Summer House • Unfurnished
HRT044101854
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Call us now on: 01628 778775 8am - 10pm everyday Only The Best Priors Way, Maidenhead £1,550 PPM This remarkable four bedroom detached house is ideal for a family in need of lots of space. Situated close to the town centre and train station this property benefits from two en suite double rooms and a family bathroom.
• Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Two En Suites
• Integral Garage • Redecorated • Travel Links HRT044101856
Looks Like Home Windsor Road, Maidenhead £1,350 PPM A fantastic opportunity to rent this fabulous family home, situated in a popular location and convenient for Maidenhead Town Centre and the train station. This well presented home has been tastefully modernised and offers spacious accommodation throughout. • Mid Terrace House • Four Bedrooms • Central Location
• Low Maintenance Gardens • Tastefully Modernised • Unfurnished
HRT044101176
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Good Taste Mountbatten Square, Slough
Modern Apartment Coalmans Way, Burnham £895 PPM
£850 PPM
Located within walking distance of Windsor and Eaton Stations is this apartment, available now on a furnished basis. This property has the added advantage of allocated parking.
Make this first floor, two double bedroom apartment your new home. This property provides a spacious lounge, modern kitchen and is perfectly located to local amenities.
• Beautiful Apartment • One Double Bedroom • Kitchen/Diner
• Spacious Apartment • Two Bedrooms • Spacious Lounge
• Great Travel Links • Spacious Lounge Area • Central Location HRT044101845
Need A Modern Property? Cookham Road, Maidenhead
• Modern Kitchen • Great Travel Links • Part Furnished HRT044101405
Brilliant Find High Street, Slough £850 PPM
£835 PPM
Need something modern, close to Maidenhead Station and with outdoor space? Look no further than this one bedroom ground floor, apartment.
A stunning apartment in the recently completed Kitiwake House. This stunning one double bedroom flat, offering a spacious kitchen and generous lounge area.
• Ground Floor Apartment • One Bedroom • Recently Refurbished
• Stunning Apartment • One Double Bedroom • New Development
• Ample Living Space • Allocated Parking • Courtyard Garden HRT044101807
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• Spacious Kitchen • Generous Lounge • Great Travel Links HRT044101864
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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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