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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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The Home Your Family Deserves
£290,000
Howards Way, Northampton A detached five bedroom family home that has accommodation arranged over three floors. There are three reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room and utility. There are four double bedrooms with an en suite to master. • Five Bedrooms • Detached House • Three Receptions • Two Bathrooms
• Cloakroom • Dining Room • Study • En Suite HRT005206871
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Call us now on: 01604 620631 8am - 10pm everyday Too Nice To Last Timken Way South, Duston
O.I.E.O £340,000
Moving on up in style! You can't go wrong with this well presented six bedroom detached house. This impressive property may just have it all with entrance hall, cloakroom, study, separate receptions as well as a kitchen/breakfast room and utility. • Six Bedrooms • Detached House • Kitchen/Breakfast • Cloakroom
• Well Presented • Utility • Garage • Gardens HRT005206185
The Good Life Ridgeway, Weston Favell Guide Price £300,000 Situated in the heart of Weston Favell Village and within driving distance of the wonderful Abington Park lies this detached family home. The highly regarded Wellingborough Road is also closeby offering a wide selection of shops, restaurants, boutiques, pubs and a general store.
• Three Bedrooms • Detached House • Two Receptions • Two Bathrooms • Kitchen/Breakfast • Conservatory • Garage
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Call us now on: 01604 620631 8am - 10pm everyday Show Off Kendal Close, Northampton £300,000 This beautifully presented, four bedroom, detached bungalow with detached double garage. The property has a refitted kitchen and en suite to master bedroom, good size front and rear gardens. Situated in cul de sac location.
• Four Bedrooms • Bungalow • Two Receptions • Three Bathrooms
• Cloakroom • Dining Room • En Suite • Double Garage HRT005207103
Move Straight In Norman Snow Way, Duston O.I.E.O £210,000 A recently built detached house, constructed by Bellway Homes is offered for sale. This development is on the edge of Dunston with easy access to Sixfields and has great motorway links. Close to local shops, schools and other amenities. • Three Bedrooms • Detached House • Two Bathrooms
• En Suite • Local Amenities • Motorway Links
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Welcome Home West Bank, Northampton O.I.E.O £125,000 A two bedroom starter home or investment! Features to note, are the refitted high gloss kitchen, the converted garage providing great entertaining space and the newly laid patio area. • Two Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Refitted Kitchen
• Converted Garage • Patio Area • Starter Home
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A Family Home Harborough Road, Northampton £130,000 Kingsthorpe is to the north of Northampton with a fantastic array of shops, schools, sports facilities and road links. This two bedroom property is offered for sale with no upward chain making it an ideal first purchase or investment.
• Two Bedrooms • End Of Terrace • Great Location
• No Upward Chain • First Time Buy • Investment
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LETTINGS
Call us now on: 01604 620631 8am - 10pm everyday On The Green Dorman Close, Eastern District
£950 PPM
An impressive three bedroom semi detached house with parking for two cars, available either furnished or unfurnished. Briefly comprising of, entrance hall, lounge/diner with wooden floors, kitchen with built in appliances and cloakroom. • Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Fitted Kitchen • En Suite
• Furnished/Unfurnished • Lounge/Diner • Communal Gardens • Secluded Location HRT041601092
Executive Living Icknield Drive, Hunsbury £995 PPM
• Five Bedrooms • Detached House • Three Receptions • Kitchen/Diner • Utility Room • Dining Room
A spacious five bedroom detached property with three reception rooms, large gardens and a single garage with driveway. Briefly comprising of, entrance hall, downstairs cloakroom, lounge and separate dining room.
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Call us now on: 01604 620631 8am - 10pm everyday Walk To The Park Washbrook Road, Rushden £650 PPM
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A stunning refurbished mid terrace property situated in the heart of Rushden offering good access to all local amenities and the local Spencer Park. Entrance hall, lounge area, newly fitted kitchen, newly fitted utility area and ground floor fitted bathroom suite. • Three Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Fitted Kitchen • Utility Room • On Street Parking
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Space For All Clarence Avenue, Kingsthorpe £850 PPM Character, size and great location are all wrapped up in one sizeable package. Close to the High Street in Kingsthorpe with its array of shops and supermarkets is this four bedroom Victorian terrace.
• Four Bedrooms • Victorian Terrace • Character • Ideal Location • Local Amenities
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Call us now on: 01604 620631 8am - 10pm everyday Fantastic Find Regency Court, Rushden £650 PPM Situated close to the town centre, this modern end of terrace property is offered with no upward chain. Accommodation comprises of an entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom with en suite and two further bedrooms.
• Three Bedrooms • End Of Terrace • Cloakroom
• No Upward Chain • Off Road Parking • Great Location HRT041601061
It Takes Two Johnson Court, Far Cotton £650 PPM Do not pass this fantastic opportunity of renting a top floor, two bedroom, fully furnished apartment. Accomodation comprises of, entrance via outside intercom system, lounge, fully fitted kitchen with white goods and a fully fitted bathroom suite. • Two Bedrooms • Apartment • Fitted Kitchen
• White Goods • Allocated Parking • Central To Town
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A Touch Of Class Butts Croft Close, Hunsbury £650 PPM Situated in a cul de sac in East Hunsbury is this two bedroom house that will meet all your needs. Comprising of, entrance hall, fitted kitchen and a spacious lounge overlooking a well maintained rear garden. • Two Bedrooms • Detached House • Unfurnished
• Spacious Lounge • Family Bathroom • Rear Garden
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Like a Fine Wine... Bordeaux Close, Duston £650 PPM A Furnished, modern, two bedroom end of terrace property with off road parking and a garage situated in a cul de sac location. The property is available now with accommodation comprising of entrance hall, living room, kitchen with white goods and two double bedrooms. • Two Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Cul De Sac
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• White Goods • Off Road Parking • Enclosed Garden
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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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Spring 2013
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