Newsletter April 2014
EXPANSION AT DREWERY PROPERTY CONSULTANTS WITH THREE FURTHER STAFF MEMBERS JOINING COMPANY March 2014 James King and Tommy Breeds have recently joined as Negotiators and Mike Warwick as Assistant Property Manager as the company continues to expand and now employs one of the largest Sales, Lettings and Property Management team in the local area. Paul Long Director of Drewery Property Consultants commented “A total of around 20 members of staff are now employed by our company in various departments, under the supervision of our fully experienced Managers. Our aim is to provide the highest level of professional service to all our clients, and this is endorsed by our membership of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) and The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).
RIGHTMOVE HOUSE PRICE INDEX FOR MARCH 2014
Average asking prices of property coming to market hit new record high of £255,962 – up 1.6% (+£3,998) on last month and 6.8% (+£16,251) on last year
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New all-time high beats the previous peak of £253,658 set in July 2013 by 0.9% (+£2,304)
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In spite of prime London slowdown, the capital also sets a new record of £552,530 – up 1.5% (+£8,298) on previous high achieved in October 2013
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Country gets moving – recovery in property supply to help meet buyer demand as more sellers are enticed to market – total of 114,996 new properties advertised in the last four weeks, up 3.4% on last month and up 8.7% on last year – only flood-hit South East and South West lag behind the spring seller rush Will buoyant outlook lead the Chancellor to tinker with tax rates or apply brakes? Avg. Price March 13
If you are looking to sell or let a property in Sidcup, or would like advice on the local property market, contact Drewery for a FREE Valuation on 020 8300 6761 or email info@drewery.co.uk
PROPERTY OF THE MONTH
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Over the last two years we have seen a great increase in the demand for our services from both Vendors and Landlords. Both our Sales and Lettings Departments have recently received record numbers of referrals from happy clients and our business levels have increased drastically because of this. This year we took the decision to expand our staffing levels further to ensure that our high levels of service are maintained and we remain the leading property company in the local area”.
Avg. Price March 14
Avg. Price Feb 14
Monthly Change
Annual Change
Bexley
£252,981
£250,993
0.8%
£226,610
11.6%
Bromley
£394,233
£391,521
0.7%
£353,232
11.6%
As Featured On Front Page … We are delighted to offer for sale this one bedroom ground floor conversion flat within this attractive detached period residence. The generously proportioned accommodation has been much improved by the current owner and is well presented, retaining many period features. Accommodation comprises communal entrance porch with leaded windows and doors leading to the impressive communal entrance hall, own entrance door to flat, entrance hall, bay fronted lounge, fitted kitchen, bathroom with modern suite and flooring and dual aspect bedroom. Attractive communal grounds surround the property and there is a car parking area to the rear. A property that in our opinion requires internal inspection for full appreciation.
Granville Road, Sidcup DA14 4BX – Guide Price: £195,000