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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
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Feature property
£550,000 - £575,000
Home Sweet Home Carlton Avenue East, Wembley
Take a look at this well presented family home. The properties will offer the new owners fabulous living accommodation internally and lovely family garden to the rear.
• Five Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Three Receptions • Two Bathrooms
• Kitchen/Diner • Rear Garden • Driveway • Garage HRT022204940
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Call us now on: 020 8904 1123 8am - 10pm everyday What A Plot Wembley Hill Road, Wembley £600,000
Feature property
This well presented family bungalow is ideal for the growing family. There is also scope to extend into the loft if further space is required (STPP). To the front you will find ample off road parking and to the rear, a nice family friendly garden. • Four Bedrooms • Detached Bungalow • Dining Room • Two Receptions • Two Bathrooms • Ample Parking HRT022205049
A Family Home Kathleen Avenue, Wembley
£440,000
Look no further than this great house that has been cared for over the years by the current owners. On the ground floor there is an extended front reception room, semi open plan kitchen/diner, conservatory, utility room and lovely family garden. • Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Two Receptions • Kitchen/Diner • Conservatory • Ultility Room • Parking HRT022205036
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Call us now on: 020 8904 1123 8am - 10pm everyday What A House Allonby Gardens, Wembley Park
£480,000
On the ground floor you have two main reception rooms as well as two other smaller rooms for entertaining. There is a great size fitted kitchen/diner and there is also direct access to the garage from the inside of the house. • Four Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Preston Road
• Kitchen/Diner • Garage • Parking
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Something With An Added Extra Preston Road, Wembley £680,000
• Semi Detached • Four Bedrooms • Well Presented • Large Rear Garden • Parking
A well presented four double bedroom family home with a one bedroom self contained annex to the side. There is also plenty of parking to the front and a large secluded garden to the rear.
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Barn Hill Admirer's Barn Hill, Wembley £599,950 This spacious three bedroom detached bungalow has been recently refurbished and brought to the market chain free. With walking distance to Wembley Park amenities and transport links, this property could not have been placed anywhere better. • Three Bedrooms • Bungalow • Two Receptions • Two Bathrooms
• Study Room • Garden • Loft Room (STPP) • Off Street Parking
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Welcome To Paradise Vivian Avenue, Wembley Triangle £440,000 This rarely available three/four bedroom semi detached property is brought on the market with no upper chain and benefits from a large living area and large eat in kitchen. It also comes to the market as chain free.
• Four Bedrooms • Semi detached • Living Room/Diner
• Kitchen/Diner • Off Street Parking • Chain Free
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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
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Full Of Surprises... Newlands Close, Wembley £445,000 So come along and take a look. The property offers four good size bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan living room/dining room/kitchen. Off street parking for three cars and a lovely family garden with a summer house. • Four Bedrooms • Converted Bunaglow • Two Bathrooms • Open Plan
• Utility Room • Large Garden • Summer House • Off Street Parking
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Original Features Eton Avenue, Wembley £450,000 This one is full of character. The property has maintained a lot of its original features which you will notice the minute you walk through the door.
• Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Two Receptions
• Original Features • Kitchen/Diner • Parking
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Call us now on: 020 8904 1123 8am - 10pm everyday The Special One... Paddocks Green, Salmon Street £265,000 A private gated development that offers lovely private grounds and parking. With two double bedrooms and a balcony to relax on... An apartment to die for?
• Two Bedrooms • Apartment • Balcony
• Gardens • Allocated Parking • Garage HRT022205068
It's Finally Here... Forum House, Empire Way O.I.E.O £240,000 A spacious one bedroom flat in the famous Forum House. The property is situated in the heart of Wembley Park giving easy access to Central London. This apartment offers all the luxury required with an under floor heating system to concierge services. • Double Bedroom • Apapartment • Desirable
• Under Floor Heating • Communal Gardens • Balcony
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