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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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£325,000
Dream Home Glendale, Orton Wistow
Feast your eyes on this immaculately presented four bedroom link detached property. It has everything that you would need in a modern family home, with three reception rooms, extended kitchen and heated swimming pool. • Link Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms • En Suite Bathroom
• Extended Kitchen • Heated Swimming Pool • Brilliantly Presented • Family Home HRT030006745
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SALES
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Guide Price £250,000
Beautifully Presented Azalea Close, Longthorpe
What a fantastic opportunity to purchase this four bedroom detached house, with beautifully presented interior and well maintained gardens, you can move straight in!
• Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Conservatory
• Downstairs Cloakroom • Garage • Front And Rear Gardens • Great Interior HRT030006677
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SALES
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Refurbished Throughout Green Road, Eye
The property has been refurbished throughout to a high standard. There is parking to the front of the property and a very large well maintained rear garden. The property is just a short drive from the centre of Peterborough and a short walk to the picturesque village of Eye. • Detached Bungalow • Three Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms
• Large Rear Garden • Parking To Front • Close To Peterborough
HRT030006820
Victorian Beauty London Road, Peterborough O.I.E.O £200,000 This stunning Victorian townhouse was built in 1851 and is spread over four floors. The four/five bedroom property offers beautiful original features and strolling through the rooms you could find yourself taking a step back in time to an age of elegance and grace.
• Victorian House • Semi Detached • Five Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms • Cloakroom • Hobby Room • Attic Room • Front And rear Gardens
HRT030006445
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O.I.R.O £499,995
Luxury On A Grand Scale Eyebury Road, Eye
Offering all the luxurious space a family could ever need is this grand detached house with many outbuildings, stables and lots of land approaching 2.5 acres. Consisting of multiple reception rooms, five double bedrooms and so much more. • Five Bedrooms • Detached House • Three Receptions • Three Bathrooms
• Sun Lounge • Office/Bedroom Six • Utility • En Suite HRT030006567
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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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LETTINGS
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£1350 PPM
One Of The Greats West Water Cresent, Hampton Vale
Stunning family home located in Hampton. Included is a large kitchen, office, dining room, living room, five bedrooms two with en suites. Externally, there is a large balcony with open views, enclosed garden and double garage. • Detached House • Five Bedrooms • Two En Suites • Dining Room
• Balcony • Open Views • Enclosed Garden • Double Garage HRT048100763
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LETTINGS
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Show Home Country Road
This property is set in one of the prime positions overlooking the field and lake of Hampton once an ex show home it is clear to see why the builder choose this property to show. • Detached House • Five Bedrooms • En Suite
• Modern Space • Utility • Two Receptions
HRT048100556
Move To A View West Lake Avenue, Hampton Vale £775 PPM
• Semi Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Light Rooms • Well Presented • Balcony • En Suite
This large town house is located in Hampton overlooking one of the popular lakes. The property includes large light rooms throughout and presents to a very high standard with master suite which includes balcony.
HRT048100766
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Modern And Sleek Woodcote Close, Peterborough £750 PPM This modern three bedroom semi detached home located close to the city centre, is well presented throughout with modern and light decor. • Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Close To City
• Garden • En Suite • Cul De Sac
HRT048100778
A Touch Of Class Ringwood, Bretton £695 PPM Three bedroom detached family home situated in the popular location of South Bretton in a quiet street. The property offers good access to Thorpe Wood and the City Hospital. This property has modern decor and needs to be viewed.
• Detached House • Three Bedrooms • Popular Location
• Garden • Single Garage • Close To Hospital
HRT048100362
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A Happy Home Southfields Avenue, Peterborough
Brand New Treeway, Peterborough £675 PPM
£695 PPM
Three bedroom semi detached home located in the popular location of Stanground. With modern fitted kitchen, utility area, gardens and garage this property is not to be missed.
A well proportioned mid terrace house situated in the exclusive development of Treeways in the Market Town of Chatteris.
• Semi Detached House • Three Bedrooms • Popular Location
• Mid Terrace • Two Bedrooms • Downstairs WC
• Modern Kitchen • Utility Area • Garage
• Lounge/Diner • En Suite • Rear Garden
HRT048100575
Time To Shine Braymere Road, Hampton Centre
HRT048100768
Cul De Sac Location Melrose Drive, Peterborough £650 PPM
£675 PPM
Apartment situated in the new development on Hampton, easy access to the city and local supermarket.
Three bedroom home located on a cul de sac in a popular part of Peterborough. The property includes kitchen, living room dining room, three good size bedrooms and family bathroom.
• Apartment • Two Bedrooms • En Suite
• Rear Garden • Redecorated • View Now
• Open Plan Kitchen • Dressing Area • Quickly Let HRT048100330
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• Detached House • Three Bedrooms • Family Bathroom HRT048100775
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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."
"Jess has made this entire process so much easier and for new customers this is the kind of service that makes a difference." Ashley Garner
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