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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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Feature property
£335,000
Detached Home Keyneston Road, Nythe
An immaculate extended four bedroom detached home which provides excellent family accommodation. You will be bowled over when you walk through the door. There is so much to see including three reception rooms and fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room. • Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms
• En Suite • Front & Rear Gardens • Driveway & Parking HRT106706386
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Feature property
£275,000
Touch Of Class Fairlawn, Liden
A deceptively spacious extended three bedroom detached family home located in Fairlawn. The property has approved planning permission to extend further. Plans available to view. • Detached House • Three Bedrooms • Study
• Driveway & Parking • Front & Rear Gardens • Spacious Home HRT106706216
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SALES
Call us now on: 01793 822149 8am - 10pm everyday £235,000
Deceptively Spacious Highworth Road, Stratton
An extended four bedroom home featuring two reception rooms, fitted kitchen/breakfast room and master bedroom with en suite. The property also features a garage, driveway parking and gardens. • Detached House • Four Bedrooms • En Suite
• Front & Rear Gardens • Driveway & Parking • Garage
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Perfect Location Squires Road, Watchfield £230,000 - £235,000
• Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Generous Garden • Cul De Sac • Village Location
A generous garden suitable for a family and perfectly located in a cul de sac. The property is now too large for the present owners and will be ideal for a growing family looking to live in the popular village of Watchfield. Properties in this estate rarely come onto the market.
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Call us now on: 01793 822149 8am - 10pm everyday Chance Of A Lifetime Hadrians Close, Coleview £229,995 A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase this large three bedroom semi detached bungalow located in a cul de sac in Coleview. Properties of this sort rarely come onto the market.
• Bungalow • Three Bedrooms • Popular Location
• Conservatory • Rear Garden • Double Garage HRT106706362
Deceptively Spacious Dragonfly Road, Oakley Park £189,995 A deceptively spacious three bedroom semi detached family home located in Oakley Park. The property benefits from cloakroom, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, en suite, family bathroom, enclosed rear garden, driveway and garage. • Semi Detached House • Three Bedrooms • En Suite
• Front & Rear Gardens • Garage • Popular Location
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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: 01793 822149 8am - 10pm everyday Deceptively Spacious Warner Close, Stratone Village
£169,995
An immaculate extended three bedroom semi detached home located in Stratone Village. The property benefits from lounge, cloakroom, breakfast room, oak fitted kitchen, fitted shower room, low maintenance garden and allocated parking. Perfect for you to move into now. • Semi Detached House • Three Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms
• Front & Rear Gardens • Allocated Parking • Viewing Recommended
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Charming Cottage Philips Road, Upper Stratton £145,000
• End Of Terrace • Three Bedrooms • Attic Room • Front & Rear Gardens • Upper Stratton
A deceptively spacious three bedroom end of terrace cottage located in Upper Stratton. The property benefits from 24ft lounge/diner, kitchen, downstairs bathroom and three upstairs bedrooms, attic room and an enclosed rear garden. No onward chain!
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Call us now on: 01793 822149 8am - 10pm everyday No Chain Pheasant Close, Covingham O.I.E.O £119,995 A perfect two bedroom terrace home located in Covingham. The property benefits from UPVC double glazing, gas heating to radiators, garden and two allocated parking spaces. Perfect for a buy to let or first time buyer.
• Mid Terrace • Two Bedrooms • Popular Location
• Kitchen/Diner • Gardens • Parking HRT106706329
Showhome Condition Orchard Court, Oxford Road £95,000 This immaculate ground floor apartment is situated in a favoured location just off the Oxford Road. This would be ideal for the first time buyer or for someone who doesn't want stairs. With communal gardens and parking. • Ground Floor Apartment • One Bedroom • Lounge
• Communal Gardens • Shared Driveway • Immaculate Condition
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