Advice from haart
The icing on the cake
Why now is a good time to sell
Cupcakes, a must-have accessory at every party and celebration worth attending
Page 3
Pages 8 & 9
www.haart.co.uk
1 Property - Hot Property 0813
Just ask
Pop into your local haart branch to see how we can help you Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Our typical fee for arranging a mortgage is ÂŁ495. The actual amount payable will depend on your circumstances. H0134741
1 Property - Hot Property 0813
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
1 Property - Hot Property 0813
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: 01354 651100 8am - 10pm everyday
Feature property
£695,000
Welcome To Paradise London Road, Chatteris
This impressive and versatile country house sitting in grounds in excess of twelve acres and benefitting from fantastic views across the Fen countryside, with its abundance of historic features, such as high ceilings, fireplaces, sweeping staircase, solid wood floors and much, much more. • Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Four Reception Rooms • Drawing/Cinema Room
• Utlity/Boot Room • Triple Detached Garage • Historic Features • No Chain HRT024406278
March 1 Property - Hot Property 0813
- 06 -
For more properties in your area visit haart.co.uk
SALES
Call us now on: 01354 651100 8am - 10pm everyday
Feature property
£375,000
Life On The River Waterside Gardens, March
Nestled within the banks of the River Nene which flows through the Market Town of March this generous country house style property offers an abundance of living space with its multiple reception rooms, two conservatories, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and more. • Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms • Two Conservatories
• Two Workshops • Car Port • Summer House • Riverside Garden SM024406246
March 1 Property - Hot Property 0813
- 06 -
For more properties in your area visit haart.co.uk
SALES
Call us now on: 01354 651100 8am - 10pm everyday £325,000
Family Home Station Road, Manea
Give yourself all the rooms you've ever required plus more with this fantastic home previously being two cottages and creatively adapted to deliver this marvellous home. • Detached House • Five Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms • Beautiful Rear Garden
• Previously Two Cottages • Conservatory • En Suite Bathroom • Garage/Workshop SM024406080
A Home To Cherish Wisbech Road, Wisbech £275,000 This glorious Edwardian gentlemen's country residence set in a delightful rural position offers an abundance of stylish, character living space. With its generous rooms, high ceilings, recently updated kitchen, four door bedrooms and fantastic views.
• Edwardian Detached House • Four Bedrooms • High Ceilings • Rural Position • Fantastic Views • Purpose Built Workshop • Walk In Pantry • Walk In Wardrobe • Dining/Utility Room
SM024405162
March 1 Property - Hot Property 0813
- 06 -
For more properties in your area visit haart.co.uk
SALES
Call us now on: 01354 651100 8am - 10pm everyday Storybook Perfect Wisbech Road, Tipps End Welney £269,995 - £279,995 Situated in a picturesque location with far reaching views across the Fenn countryside and benefitting from easy access to Downham Market, Ely and March, is this converted chapel dating back to 1873.
• Chapel Convert • Dates To 1873 • Three Bedrooms
• Kitchen/Breakfast • En Suite • Great Views SM024405498
Sheer Elegance Charlemont Drive, March £265,000 If it is that unique opportunity of a live/work environment you are looking for you will not be disappointed by this fantastic property. Consisting of generous four bedrooms, two receptions and a kitchen/breakfast room. • Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms
• En Suite Bathroom • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Generous Plot
SM024405758
March 1 Property - Hot Property 0813
- 06 -
For more properties in your area visit haart.co.uk
1 Property - Hot Property 0813
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!
1 Property - Hot Property 0813
SALES
Call us now on: 01354 651100 8am - 10pm everyday £240,000
Years Of Love Devotion March Road, Wimblington
Give yourself that lifetime achievement house with this fabulous detached bungalow situated in the village of Wimblington. Well placed within a generous plot in a highly sought after location. • Detached Bungalow • Three Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms
• 14' Kitchen • Sun Lounge • Well Stocked Rear Garden
SM024406257
A Pretty Picture New Road, Wisbech £165,000 - £175,000 Picturesque semi rural location in the highly sought after village of Welney, is this detached cottage on a generous plot. With ample parking to front, garden, detached garage.
• Detached House • Three Bedrooms • Refitted Kitchen • Sought After Location • Detached Garage • Feature Fireplace • No Chain
SM024405879
March 1 Property - Hot Property 0813
- 06 -
For more properties in your area visit haart.co.uk
SALES
Call us now on: 01354 651100 8am - 10pm everyday Looks Like Home Foxglove Way, March £149,995 Give yourself that fantastic modern style three bedroom semi detached house you have always wanted with this delightful property.
• Semi Detached • Three Bedrooms • Two Receptions
• En Suite • Off Road Parking • No Chain HRT024406309
A Home To Cherish Maple Grove, March £135,000 - £145,000 Set within the popular Maple Grove part of March is this well presented property consisting of bay fronted lounge, generous dining room, sun lobby, refitted kitchen, family bathroom and three bedrooms amongst other benefits. • Semi Detached House • Three Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms
• Sun Lobby • Refitted Kitchen • Close To Amenities
SM024406104
March 1 Property - Hot Property 0813
- 06 -
For more properties in your area visit haart.co.uk
The quarterly property magazine from haart
Another happy customer…
Spring 2013
Bathroom bliss Soakaway your troubles with one of the best reads of 2013 Page 03
"haart have been first class." Maurice Kilminster
"Not only did haart do everything they said they would do but I achieved more than the asking price on my home."
"The haart staff were fantastic, they helped me find a property which suited me and sorted everything out for me." Sean France
Doug Sales
Fresh to the market 100’s of great properties to buy or rent
These are just a few of the 1000s of people who’ve successfully sold or let their homes with us in recent months. Call us today for a free valuation on 01354 651100 8am - 10pm everyday
haart.co.uk
HOT PROPERTY - 8pp template