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February 2020
Issue No. 183
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CHRIS SOKRATI
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TEL
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NEW
FLYING FREEHOLD
£185,000
STUDIO APARTMENT
St Helier
1
1
0
RES057
NEW & SOLE - 5 AVAILABLE
SHARE TRANSFER
from £245,000
APARTMENTS
St Helier
1-2
1
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RES085
4 AVAILABLE
SHARE TRANSFER
FLYING FREEHOLD
£239,000
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APARTMENTS
St Helier
2
1
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RES180
NEW & SOLE - INVESTMENT ONLY - QUALIFIED
SHARE TRANSFER
£369,000
APARTMENT
St Helier
3
1
1
RES051
St Helier
1-2
1-2
1
RES174
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WEB
FREEHOLD
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FREEHOLD
SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
£395,000
1
0
RES050
£399,950
TERRACED HOUSE
1
FLYING FREEHOLD
£410,000 St Helier
2
1
1
RES045
NEW & SOLE
SHARE TRANSFER
£520,000
APARTMENT
St Helier
2
2
1
5
£459,000
APARTMENT
St Helier
3
NEW
APARTMENT
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St Helier
2
TEL
RES058
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RES026
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2 AVAILABLE
FLYING FREEHOLD
£540,000
APARTMENTS
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2
2
2
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7 AVAILABLE
FLYING FREEHOLD
from £568,000
APARTMENTS
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2
2
2
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NEW
FREEHOLD SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
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3
2
5
RES072
SOLE
FREEHOLD SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
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4
2
4
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£685,000 St Saviour
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2
2
RES016
FREEHOLD SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
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2
1
2
RES068
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FLYING FREEHOLD
SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
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3
2
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RES012
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2
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6
5
1
RES061
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FLYING FREEHOLD
from £895,000
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2
2
2
RES227
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APARTMENTS
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3
2
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NEW & SOLE
FLYING FREEHOLD LUXURY APARTMENT
£960,000 Portelet
3
3
2
RES001
NEW
FREEHOLD
£985,000
DETACHED HOUSE
St Peter
4
3
6
RES009
FLYING FREEHOLD LUXURY APARTMENT
from £1,100,000 St Aubin
2-3
2-3
2
RES185
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TEL
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WEB
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SHARE TRANSFER
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FREEHOLD
£1,125,000
APARTMENT
3
3
RES094
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FREEHOLD
£1,380,000
RESTORED CHAPEL
St Brelade’s Bay
3
TEL
£1,395,000
DETACHED HOUSE
St Lawrence
4
4
5
RES022
St Mary
5
5
4
RES082
SHARE TRANSFER
£1,150,000
APARTMENT
St Brelade’s Bay
3
2
2
RES070
FLYING FREEHOLD PENTHOUSE APARTMENT
£1,495,000 Portelet
3
2
RES035
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FREEHOLD
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DETACHED HOUSE
St Saviour
5
4
14
RES013
SOLE
FREEHOLD SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
£1,625,000 Gorey
5
3
2
RES019
NEW & SOLE
FREEHOLD TWO GENERATION HOME
£1,895,000 St Martin
5
5
14
RES053
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FREEHOLD LUXURY TOWNHOUSE
£1,925,000 St Aubin
3
3
2
RES132
FREEHOLD
£2,150,000
DETACHED HOUSE
St Lawrence
7
4
10
RES018
FREEHOLD
£1,950,000
DETACHED HOUSE
St Brelade
4
3
5+
RES028
FREEHOLD
FREEHOLD
£2,500,000
DETACHED HOUSE
£2,695,000
FARMHOUSE
Rural St Helier
4
4
10
RES103
St Martin
5
2
12
RES043
14
WEB
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SOLE
FREEHOLD
£2,995,000
FARMHOUSE
Rural St Helier
4
3
30
RES055
FREEHOLD
FREEHOLD
CONTEMPORARY HOME
£3,250,000
GRANITE RESIDENCE
St Brelade
6
6
10
RES052
FREEHOLD GRANITE RESIDENCE
£3,500,000 St Martin
6
5
10
RES008
FREEHOLD
£3,700,000
MANOR HOUSE
St Peter
6
3
10
RES225
£3,350,000 St John
7
6
10
RES020
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01/2020
Ten years ago, mortgage lending and property values were on everybody’s minds after the Financial Crisis, triggered by risky lending worldwide, plunged the country into the worst Economic Downturn since the Great Depression. Households the length and breadth of the country as well as in the Channel Islands were plunged into negative equity as prices plummeted, whilst the property market virtually stalled.
MORTGAGE MARKET REVIEW The recovery took some time and in April 2014,
The Best Rates... There have been no changes this month in the interest rates that are shown on our chart. This reflects the ‘’wait and see’’ attitude that has been adopted for the past five months by not only mortgage lenders but also many people who are thinking of buying or selling and who are waiting to see what happens post Brexit.
Pick of the Bunch
the Mortgage Market Review was introduced by the Financial Services Authority, the precursor of the Financial Conduct Authority which introduced strict new lending rules whose influence immediately changed the face of mortgage lending. These changes were designed to curtail the risky lending practices that had prevailed in the run up to the crash and made applying for a mortgage much tougher than it once was. Lenders now look at borrowers’ spending habits, examining income and expenditure to gauge whether the applicants can afford to keep up with the monthly payments, not just at today’s interest rates, but also in a ‘’worst case’’ situation, stress testing affordability at a much higher interest rate as well.
NEW DECADE As we enter a new decade, the only certainty is that mortgage products and their underwriting are going to have to change to match the new market conditions that will inevitably arise post Brexit. This is already being evidenced by several local mortgage providers who have been slowly modifying their lending criteria to enable them to embrace a larger part of the market.
BIG REDUCTIONS Mortgage rates have plummeted since 2009, especially in
(% loan to property value/price)
recent years. The average two-year fixed rate ten years ago stood at 4.93%, although this has nearly halved to 2.44% today.
60%
Tracker
1.49%
60%
2 year fixed
1.50%
60%
5 year fixed
1.81%
60%
10 year fixed
2.74%
85%
Tracker
1.74%
85%
3 year fixed
1.99%
85%
5 year fixed
2.09%
90%
Tracker
2.19%
90%
2 year fixed
1.94%
90%
5 year fixed
2.29%
95%
2 year fixed
2.99%
between lenders, most interest rates have crept up, but still remain
95%
very low by historical standards.
5 year fixed
3.49%
100% 5 year fixed
3.99%
60%
BTL 2 year fixed
1.69%
60%
BTL 5 year fixed
2.30%
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To put this into perspective, 10 years ago, someone on a £200,000 mortgage, taken over 20 years would be paying £1312 per month. Fast forward to today, and the cost on the same terms would reduce to £1054, a reduction of £258 per month. Three year fixes have dropped from 5.6% to 2.61%, while five-year fixes have more than halved from 6.15% to 2.74%. Jersey lenders also offer a limited choice of seven- and ten-year fixed options, although these have a limited appeal, as they tend to reduce the flexibility that many homeowners think they will need. Since 2017, and despite strong competition
The Mortgage Shop offers down to earth advice on the lending options that are available from every bank in the Island – one appointment will cover all that you need to know – call 789830
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Your home is at risk if you do not keep up with repayments on a mortgage or other loans secured on it
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Lettings
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QUALIFIED
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APARTMENT
NON-QUALIFIED
£2,000 pm
HOUSE
St Saviour
1
1
2
REN076
QUALIFIED
Gorey Village
2
1
2
£2,300 pm
2
2
REN058
QUALIFIED
2
1
REN083
Grouville
2
2
4
REN026
NON-QUALIFIED
£3,250 pm
HOUSE
£3,350 pm
HOUSE
St Brelade
3
6
REN041
QUALIFIED
St Mary
4
3
3
REN024
QUALIFIED
£3,750 pm
HOUSE
£3,900 pm
HOUSE
St Mary
3
St Helier
2
£2,800 pm
HOUSE
St Helier
4
REN014
QUALIFIED
APARTMENT
2
£2,000 pm
APARTMENT
3
6
REN056
St Lawrence
4/5
3
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JERSEY
Trinity
Starting From £1,550,000 – FC046 - NEW DEVELOPMENT
Fine & Country Jersey have pleasure in offering an exceptional new residential development that takes refined countryside living to a spectacular new level. Les Beaux Champs is an exclusive gated development of four houses situated in the heart of the Parish of Trinity, one of Jersey’s most desirable areas, within easy reach of the town centre, private and parish schools and Jersey Airport. Unit 1 is a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom barn-conversion style property offering a contemporary yet traditional feeling. Measuring approximately 2,952sq.ft. Asking Price - £1,550,000
St Lawrence
Unit 2 is a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom traditional style property measuring circa 3,296 sq.ft. Asking Price - £1,650,000 Unit 3 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom period residence that is influenced by local historical buildings with subtle French undertones. Measuring circa 4,012 sq.ft. Asking Price - £2,650,000 Unit 4 is an elegant 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom period style property measuring circa 4,067 sq.ft. Asking price - £2,650,000
Starting From £2,250,000 – FC016 - NEW & SOLE AGENT
Fine & Country Jersey are delighted to offer for sale West Grove Apartments, a new development of four luxurious high-end, 3-bedroom apartments. They have been built to an exceptionally high standard, encompassing the latest design trends and benefitting from sea views, private garaging and more than generous outdoor spaces. Offering sophisticated architecture with a gentle nod towards the Art Deco era, combined with contemporary, clean lines and harmonious spaces that flow visually and spatially, allowing for great entertaining and stylish living.
Situated in a convenient location between St Helier and St Brelade, access to the town centre or the airport is effortless. Designed to indulge owners in an upscale lifestyle, West Grove offers a rarefied atmosphere of exclusivity and privacy. Penthouse - Asking Price - £2,950,000 - private triple car garage Duplex Garden Apartments - Asking Price - £2,250,000 - private double garage Unit 3 - Under offer.
TEL: 01534 840022
www.fineandcountryjersey.com
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JERSEY
St Martin
Asking Price £3,100,000 – FC021
Approached via its own gated entrance, this spectacular Georgian style property with contemporary luxury interior is amongst one of the finest homes in Jersey. The property is situated in the heart of St Martins countryside, occupying a very private plot commanding outstanding far reaching agricultural views from all principle rooms.The 5058sq.ft of luxurious accommodation has been finished to the highest specification with meticulous attention to detail.This exquisite home is bright and spacious and includes: - drawing room, dining room, luxurious David
St Saviour
Hicks kitchen, utility room and a orangery overlooking the pool and garden. There is an impressive master suite with separate dressing room and bathroom, 4 further bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Externally there is an outdoor swimming pool with water feature and Jacuzzi, a superb entertaining pool house with kitchen and W.C. extensive terraces and manicured gardens enjoying far reaching countryside views with all day sun, there is also an integral double garage and ample parking on the brick paved forecourt.s
Asking Price £5,950,000 – FC060
This gorgeous country estate stands in an unspoilt rural part of the parish of St Saviour and is located within easy access the centre of St Helier and to most of the island’s schools. Maufant Manor has in recent years been the subject of a most comprehensive and sensitive modernization and improvement to provide a very beautiful and desirable character filled family home. Offering many desirable facilities including high quality independent guest and staff cottages (3 and 2 bedrooms respectively), a splendid leisure complex that incorporates a wellequipped home cinema, a large gymnasium, a games room and a billiard/ playroom.The accommodation of the main residence is both tasteful and
particularly well presented, and includes 3 excellent reception rooms, a magnificent family kitchen opening to a fine orangery/dining area which access directly onto the gardens, a study and 5-bedroom suites.The estate extends to circa 74 vergees (33 acres) of surrounding gardens, orchard and agricultural lands. The gardens form a very attractive and most appealing feature of the property and include a delightful feature lake. Within the grounds there is also a hard tennis court and a well sheltered heated swimming pool. Approached via an attractive mature beech lined driveway, with automatic gates to the entrance.
TEL: 01534 840022
www.fineandcountryjersey.com
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JERSEY
St Peter
Asking Price £7,500,000 – FC053
Mon Bel is a magnificent country home that combines the beauty of traditional Jersey architecture with contemporary living. It is a rare opportunity to purchase a brand-new house with its timeless and elegant facades, spacious interiors and impeccable specification, together with almost 25 vergees of agricultural land. The large kitchen and dining area are extended with a beautiful period style orangery that opens out to a huge terrace, swimming pool and landscaped gardens.There is a range of additional reception rooms, a home cinema and gym.
St Martin
The 5-bedroom suites ensure plenty of space for all the family, while a selfcontained 2-bedroom unit with kitchen and bathroom facilities meet the needs for staff or guests. Access to the property is through a gated entrance and a long 1/4-mile tree lined drive. Considerable landscaping has been undertaken around the property and many trees were planted. Provisions have been made to extend into the 7,000 square feet attic space.
POA – FC044 - SOLE AGENT
Carteret House is situated in one of the finest coastal locations on Jersey’s North East coast, above the idyllic fishing harbor of Rozel.The magnificent house has a contemporary look with absolute quality of concept, high-end appliances, the latest technology and materials and spectacular workmanship. Upon entering, you are welcomed by an impressive entrance hall with a bespoke staircase.The ground floor reception space is vast with a dining room, living room, kitchen/ breakfast room, butler/catering kitchen with larder, cinema room, office and wine cave. All of the sea facing rooms benefit from large windows and doors leading out onto an extensive terrace.The 5 bedrooms suites upstairs have fabulous
en-suite bathrooms with breathtaking sea views as far as the eye can see.The delight of the lower ground floor is the seamless transition between the inside and the outside; sliding windows gliding back to link the two.The space can be accessed from the kitchen offering a games room and poolroom with changing rooms and bar/entertaining area.The 2.8-acre grounds comprise of lovely manicured lawns with mature borders, various terraced areas, infinity swimming pool plus an enclosed parking forecourt for numerous cars. If all of this wasn’t enough, there is a detached 6-car garage block with staff/guest accommodation above which is cleverly connected to the main house by a spacious glazed passage way.
TEL: 01534 840022
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