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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
£650,000
Something Very Special Lamcote Park, Nottingham Road
Within established tree lined grounds approaching 3/4 of an acre. Lamcote Park has been built to a high specification and offers may period features. An internal viewing is essential in order to fully appreciate the size, versatility and proportioning. • Unique Detached Residence • Private Position • Generous Room Proportions • Versatile Accommodation
• Triple Garage • High Specification • Grounds Of 3/4 Of An Acre • Viewing Essential HRT022312059
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SALES
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Feature property
£350,000-£365,000
Abundance Of Versatility Brown Lane, Barton-In-Fabis
Located in this favoured Nottinghamshire hamlet and in a rural position, this beautiful village residence offers generous and versatile accommodation finished to a high specification. • Favoured Hamlet • Ideal Rural Position • Generous Room Sizes
• Character Features • Five Bedrooms • High Specification HRT022312082
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Call us now on: 0115 981 6551 8am - 10pm everyday Completely Renovated Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford O.I.E.O £380,000
Feature property
The property has been completely renovated and extended and offers very generous accommodation with high specification kitchen and bathrooms, whilst also being sympathetically restored.
• Semi Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Three Storey • En Suite • Dressing Room • Cloakroom And Utility • Garden • Off Street Parking HRT022309893
Something Very Special Plumstree Road, Cotgrave O.I.R.O £300,000 With style, charm and many period features this home is a real viewing must. The generous and flowing accommodation includes four/five bedrooms, seperate annexe and double garage. The property is finished to a high standard and has no upward chain. • Superb Residence • Four/Five Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Diner • Cellar • Annexe • Utility Room • No Chain HRT022311723
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Call us now on: 0115 981 6551 8am - 10pm everyday Fast Movers, Call Today Clumber Road, West Bridgford
£235,000
Located in this favoured and established road, close to West Bridgfords vibrant Central Avenue. This established residence offers off road parking, three bedrooms, two reception rooms and much, much, more. • Favoured Location • Driveway • Two Reception Rooms • Three Bedrooms
• Gas Heating To Radiators • Modern Kitchen • First Floor Bathroom • Gardens HRT022312178
Its All Here..... Portland Road, West Bridgford £215,000-£225,000
• Two Double Bedrooms • Stunning Residence • Central Location • Four Piece Bathroom • Gas Heating To Radiators • Viewing Recommended
A stunning period residence which is available to view on open house basis. This superb residence offers many impressive features and an exceptional decorative finish.
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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: 0115 981 6551 8am - 10pm everyday Superb Residence Old Melton Road, Widmerpool
O.I.R.O £187,500
This property is a luxury conversion of the original courtyard buildings within the Manor Development. The accommodation includes a feature open plan living/dining/kitchen room, entrance hallway, two double bedrooms with the master bedroom enjoying a dressing room and en suite facilities. • Impressive Conversion • Two Bedrooms • En Suite To Master
• Allocated Off Road Parking • Communal Gardens • No Onward Chain
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Central Location Manvers Road, West Bridgford £189,950
• Favoured Location • Period Residence • Three Bedrooms • End Of Terrace • First Floor Bathroom • Courtyard Rear Garden
An established period residence within convenient access to West Bridgford's Central Avenue. The accommodation briefly comprises lounge, separate dining room, galley kitchen, first floor landing, three piece bathroom, three bedrooms and gardens.
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No Pain Of The Chain Wolds Drive, Keyworth £165,000 There is no upward chain and an early completion is possible with this three bedroom semi detached residence. The property offers three bedrooms, newly fitted kitchen, gas boiler, bathroom and much, much more. Internal viewing is required • Newly Decorated Throughout • Newly Fitted Kitchen/Diner • Popular Location
• Three Bedrooms • Off Road Parking • Gardens
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Modern Living Europa View, Loughborough Road £170,000-£180,000 This modern town style residence offers family size accommodation including three bedrooms, en suite shower room, downstairs cloakroom, kitchen, lounge diner, garage and gardens. Internal viewing is recommended and the property has no chain. • Town House • Three Bedrooms • En Suite
• Kitchen/Diner • Downstairs WC • No Chain
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