Beresfords Residential Magazine - issue 17

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Residential 17th Edition

www.beresfordsgroup.co.uk

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Beresfords Group offices and departments:

HOW WE SEE IT

Sales Offices: BILLERICAY BRAINTREE BRENTWOOD CHELMSFORD COLCHESTER COLLIER ROW GIDEA PARK HORNCHURCH INGATESTONE SHENFIELD UPMINSTER WRITTLE

(01277) 626262 (01376) 348444 (01277) 231515 (01245) 500555 (01206) 764444 (01708) 730707 (01708) 730255 (01708) 474034 (01277) 350505 (01277) 212111 (01708) 222200 (01245) 420880

In recent times, we have all got used to property prices only going one way – up. However, as has happened many times before, every now and again the market checks itself and that’s exactly the situation we find ourselves in now. Most importantly, it has always recovered and property continues to be people’s first choice when it comes to investment.

Despite the ‘doom and gloom’ headlines, the market is nowhere near as bad as many would have us believe certainly not in this area anyway!

Lettings Offices: BILLERICAY BRAINTREE BRENTWOOD CHELMSFORD COLCHESTER HAVERING

(01277) 658666 (01376) 348666 (01277) 218151 (01245) 500666 (01206) 763333 (01708) 738100

Country Homes: COLCHESTER WRITTLE

(01206) 764000 (01245) 397475

Surveys: ALL AREAS

(01245) 422796

Financial Services: ALL AREAS

0800 38 999 86

Properties are still selling, there are still buyers out there and people can still get mortgages!

that will part exchange your property giving

ALL AREAS

At Beresfords, we have the distinct

to cope with demand and whilst mortgages are more difficult, Beresfords Mortgages are

people in our branches who have extensive

independent mortgage advisers with access

knowledge of the local market and have

to a huge range of lenders to ensure you get

seen difficult times before. They know the

the best mortgage for you.

value of what you could call ‘traditional

So, if you are considering buying or selling

estate agency’ – not waiting for people to

but are being put off by what you are reading

walk through the door, but taking the

in the newspapers, please give us a call.

initiative and positively ‘selling’ property.

We’ll give you friendly, sensible advice based on our experience and knowledge of what is happening in the local property market.

We also have the benefit of exceptional exposure to buyers registered throughout

(01245) 397484

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our branches. That’s why we’re selling and you still see us advertising week after week.

Land & New Homes: (01245) 397497

If you want to rent your property out, our local lettings offices really do need properties

advantage of having very experienced

marketing power, giving your property

Commercial:

you a swift, no hassle move.

There are other ways we can help too. Our New Homes division has many developers

Paul Beresford FNAEA Chairman, Beresfords Group

. . . keeping you up to date with all the latest news

BRAND NEW EMAIL NEWSLETTER

Local Property News!

With the ever changing property

Selection of topics that will be covered in forthcoming editions: ●

Property Hotspots – explore which areas are sizzling and which are on the verge of climbing the property ladder.

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Word on the Street – follow the latest trends in the housing market.

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The Exclusive Club – from properties with little quirks to the downright extraordinary, we’ll take you on a journey through some of the more unusual properties on our books.

market it makes sense, now more than ever, to keep up to date with the latest property news. Beresfords are delighted to announce the launch of our innovative and informative property newsletter exclusively for the Essex region.

REGISTERING FOR THE NEWSLETTER IS SIMPLE: Visit www.beresfordsgroup.co.uk and click on ‘Beresfords Newsletter’

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Brand New World – follow the stories of the latest development projects.

As this publication is produced periodically, availability, details and prices correct at time of going to press.

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Top Tips! – leading tips from the experts, offering you the best guidelines on everything from selling your home to how to find the perfect mortgage in the current climate.

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Then & Now – Travel back through the years and look at a selection of trends from the past 40 years.

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Your Place or Mine? – how to achieve the most out of a buy to let investment.

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RESIDENTIAL SALES

A GUIDE TO SELLING YOUR HOUSE QUICKLY IN TODAY’S MARKET PLACE

Village Properties

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WEST HANNINGFIELD £487,500

HERONGATE £2,495,000

Ingatestone Office: 01277 350505

Brentwood Office: 01277 231515

1. Be patient. The market conditions have changed from the euphoric days of recent years but there is still steady demand out there.

CHIGNAL ST JAMES £649,995

ROWHEDGE £399,950

BOCKING £467,500

Writtle Office: 01245 420880

Colchester Office: 01206 764444

Braintree Office: 01376 348444

2. Know your market. Do your homework on pricing and be realistic. Choose an agent who knows the area inside out, they will be fully up to speed with the current market prices. Consider all offers as a swift sale may save you money in the long run as you will be in a much better bargaining position when you buy.

Hot Properties

BULPHAN £699,995

GALLEYWOOD £525,000

Upminster Office: 01708 222200

Chelmsford Office: 01245 500555

HUTTON MOUNT £999,995 Shenfield Office: 01277 212111

STOCK £499,995

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INGATESTONE £550,000

3. Promote your property. Appoint an agent who has a chain of local branches, with experienced staff and a high advertising presence. This will allow your homes reach to be extended to more house hunters.

4. Access matters. You want as many people as possible to see your house so give your agent a set of keys. The agent is the best qualified person to show potential buyers around your home and will be able to highlight features of your property and its location that will help to sell it.

Billericay Office: 01277 626262

WRITTLE VILLAGE £330,000

5. Be prepared to negotiate. If your house is a perfect first-time buyer’s home be aware of how you can help them. This could include throwing in some furniture or soft furnishings like curtains.

SPRINGFIELD £319,995

Ingatestone Office: 01277 350505 Writtle Office: 01245 420880 Chelmsford Office: 01245 500555

6. First impressions count. Think about the way your house is presented both inside and out. A fresh coat of paint can make all the difference!

EMERSON PARK £509,995

WARLEY £399,995

COLCHESTER £209,995

Hornchurch Office: 01708 474034

Brentwood Office: 01277 231515

Colchester Office: 01206 764444

experience: the difference

Country Homes Properties

UPMINSTER £464,995

GREAT NOTLEY £339,995

ROMFORD £585,000

ROMFORD £250,000

Upminster Office: 01708 222200

Braintree Office: 01376 348444

Gidea Park Office: 01708 730255

Collier Row Office: 01708 730707

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BRENTWOOD £2,750,000 Country Homes: 01245 397475

STOCK £1,500,000

UPMINSTER £915,000

COLCHESTER £850,000

TIPTREE £695,000

LATCHINGDON £399,950

Country Homes: 01206 764000

Country Homes: 01245 397475

Country Homes: 01206 764000

Country Homes: 01206 764000

Country Homes: 01245 397475

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garden design

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& creation

complete garden design & build hard & soft landscaping garden restoration & renovation illustrated plans qualified planting advice

garden design hand drawn & computer aided plans knowledgeable planting advice quality construction service

from concept

to reality

Tel 01277 350575 hlgardendesign@btinternet.com

GARDEN DESIGN

T h e Wa l l e d G a r d e n , P a r k L o d g e , Wr i t t l e R o a d , M a r g a r e t t i n g C M 4 0 E L

www.hamiltonlodge.co.uk

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Part Exchange Considered

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BILLERICAY £699,995

UPMINSTER £425,000

Billericay Office: 01277 626262

Upminster Office: 01708 222200

HUTTON £335,000

EMERSON PARK £929,995

Shenfield Office: 01277 212111

Hornchurch Office: 01708 474034

CHELMSFORD £179,995

BRAINTREE £244,995

BRENTWOOD £315,000

Chelmsford Office: 01245 500555

Braintree Office: 01376 348444

Brentwood Office: 01277 231515

5%

Deposit Paid

GIDEA PARK £675,000

COLLIER ROW £319,950

Gidea Park Office: 01708 730255 Collier Row Office: 01708 730707

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HUTTON £729,950

CHELMSFORD £189,995

BRAINTREE £149,995

Shenfield Office: 01277 212111

Chelmsford Office: 01245 500555

Braintree Office: 01376 348444

Ideal Properties For First Time Buyers HORNCHURCH £299,995

WARLEY £282,500

ROWHEDGE £119,995

Hornchurch Office: 01708 474034

Brentwood Office: 01277 231515

Colchester Office: 01206 764444

INGATESTONE £165,000

WRITTLE VILLAGE £225,000

Ingatestone Office: 01277 350505

Writtle Office: 01245 420880

COLCHESTER £149,995

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HORNCHURCH £179,995

Colchester Office: 01206 764444 Hornchurch Office: 01708 474034

HUTTON £199,995 Shenfield Office: 01277 212111

BRAINTREE £139,995 Braintree Office: 01376 348444

WARLEY £165,000

OLD MOULSHAM £109,995

GIDEA PARK £149,995

BILLERICAY £167,500

HAROLD HILL £192,500

Brentwood Office: 01277 231515

Chelmsford Office: 01245 500555

Gidea Park Office: 01708 730255

Billericay Office: 01277 626262

Collier Row Office: 01708 730707

FOR A FULL LIST OF PROPERTIES AVAILABLE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

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building design

& construction

after

before

you find the property... both of these are examples of re-design, extension and refurbishment projects carried out by our experienced team

after

before

...we’ll create your dream home

Tel 01277 350575 hamiltonlodge@btinternet.com

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general building work kitchens & bathrooms interior refurbishment DESIGN AND BUILD

T h e Wa l l e d G a r d e n , P a r k L o d g e , Wr i t t l e R o a d , M a r g a r e t t i n g C M 4 0 E L

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RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS

Thinking of Letting your property?

The lettings market can be both complex and demanding yet at the same time produce excellent financial returns. It is

Securing a reliable tenant is of paramount importance.

Securing

a

reliable

tenant

is

of

essential that landlords receive reliable

Beresfords

paramount importance. This is why

advice from a letting agent who is

initiate strict referencing and

Beresfords initiate strict referencing and

experienced and qualified to handle

credit check procedures on

credit check procedures on future tenants.

Beresfords have been established for 40

why

number of potential tenants.

This

matters effectively on their behalf.

is

your property will be viewed by a significant

Thereafter effective management of a

future tenants.

property is crucial to safeguard its general

years, are members of ARLA (Association

to a significant portfolio of tenants. Some are

condition and ongoing rental returns. With

of Lettings Agents) and retain a wealth of

corporate companies, whilst others are

a

knowledge and local experience within the

private

Department

lettings market.

professionals. Regular advertising, combined

individuals are on hand to deal with any

with substantial internet coverage means that

day to day issues that may arise.

Our large branch network provides access

individuals

who

are

working

dedicated

Property we

ensure

Management experienced

For more information on letting your property contact your local branch.

Top Properties To Let From Around The County

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BILLERICAY £825 PCM

BILLERICAY £950 PCM

DOWNHAM £2,500 PCM

DUNMOW £1,500 PCM

Billericay Office: 01277 658666

Billericay Office: 01277 658666

Billericay Office: 01277 658666

Braintree Office: 01376 348666

BRAINTREE £1,100 PCM

BRAINTREE £675 PCM

INGATESTONE £1,025 PCM

BRENTWOOD £3,900 PCM

BRENTWOOD £3,250 PCM

Braintree Office: 01376 348666

Braintree Office: 01376 348666

Brentwood Office: 01277 218151

Brentwood Office: 01277 218151

Brentwood Office: 01277 218151

CHELMSFORD £725 PCM

BOREHAM £800 PCM

CHANCELLOR PARK £1,150 PCM

COLCHESTER £995 PCM

COLCHESTER £615 PCM

Chelmsford Office: 01245 500666

Chelmsford Office: 01245 500666

Chelmsford Office: 01245 500666

Colchester Office: 01206 763333

Colchester Office: 01206 763333

GREAT OAKLEY £850 PCM

UPMINSTER £1,025 PCM

CHIGWELL £1,100 PCM

NOAK HILL £1,550 PCM

Colchester Office: 01206 763333

Havering Office: 01708 738100

Havering Office: 01708 738100

Havering Office: 01708 738100

FOR A FULL LIST OF PROPERTIES AVAILABLE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

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NEW HOMES

Latest New Homes Developments

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SHEPPERDS TYE - BILLERICAY PRICES FROM £695,000

HERON COURT - BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS FROM £290,000

THE STREET - ROXWELL PRICES FROM £499,950

Billericay Office: 01277 626262

Brentwood Office: 01277 231515

Writtle Office: 01245 420880

KEY PLACE - UPMINSTER APARTMENTS FROM £350,000

QV - COLCHESTER APARTMENTS FROM £132,500

THE BRAMBLES - ROMFORD PRICES FROM £299,950

CLARENCE MEWS - CHELMSFORD PRICES FROM £324,995

Upminster Office: 01708 222200

Colchester Office: 01206 764444

Collier Row Office: 01708 730707

Chelmsford Office: 01245 500555

Misrepresentation Act 1967. As this publication relates to new developments, many of which are still under construction, please note that in the majority of cases, computer generated images or artists’ impressions are used for exteriors and are indicative of how a mature site may appear. Styling details may be subject to variation during the course of construction. Internal pictures are an indication of proposed interiors and may be from other developments of that builder. Development names are for marketing purposes only and may not be adopted by the Local Authority and in view of the variety of property designs on larger developments, typical house styles may be illustrated. As this publication is produced periodically, availability, details and prices are subject to change but were correct at the time of going to press. These details are prepared as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as a basis to enter a legal contract or to commit expenditure. Any interested party should rely solely on their own surveyor, solicitor or other professionals before committing themselves to any expenditure or other legal commitments. If any interested party wishes to rely on any information from the agent, then a request should be made and specific written confirmation can be provided. The agent will not be responsible for any verbal statement made by any member of staff, as only a specific written confirmation should be relied upon. The agent will not be responsible for any loss other than when specific written confirmation has been requested. The sales particulars may change in the course of time and any interested party is advised to make final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts.

Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture, fittings or services and so does not verify they are in working order, fit for their purpose, or within ownership of the sellers, therefore the buyer must assume the information given is incorrect. Neither has the agent checked the legal documentation to verify legal status of the property. A buyer must assume the information is incorrect until it has been verified by their own solicitors. Nothing concerning the type of construction, the condition of the structure or its surroundings is to beimplied from the photograph, plans, artists impression or computer generated image of the property. Prices correct at the time of going to press.

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