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Newsletter October 2015
CHOOSING AN ESTATE AGENT TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY Tom Ferguson (Sales Manager of Drewery Property Consultants) gives advice on important things to consider when choosing an estate agent to sell your property: To help you choose the best estate agent to sell your property, there are a number of questions you should ask to give you the best chance of selling your home quickly and at the best possible price. These questions include: Do they come recommended and what are their reviews like? As with most services, a firm recommendation from a family member or friend can be one of the most useful things to consider when choosing an estate agent and perhaps should be considered the most important. A good recommendation should be a good indication of the professionalism and performance of an estate agent and in a service industry this is most important. There are now a number of online review web sites for estate agents where the public can review and rate their own experience with estate agents. It would be a good idea for anyone choosing an estate agent to check the performance of any company they are considering using on these web sites first. Sites such as allagents.co.uk, google reviews and referenceline.com are well established sites that can be used. Has the agent been successful in selling similar properties to yours? There is no point instructing an estate agent that mainly sells small terraced houses if you have a large
RIGHTMOVE HOUSE PRICE INDEX FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 Biggest September rise for 13 years to new record high benefits property-rich G
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Price of property coming to market this month hits new national record, up 0.9% to £294,834, as demand is fuelled by cheap borrowing yet supply is limited by some home-owners’ reluctance to move Average £2,550 rise is the largest amount seen in month of September since 2002, driven by price jump in family-home sectors (+1.2%) as owners of first-time-buyer properties see prices stall (–1.1%) Property-rich getting richer:: – Top 15 highest-priced counties all rise in price this month, by double the national average at 1.8% – These counties are all in the higher-priced southern regions which have all risen this month, driven by supply shortages with fewer homeowners selling – The lower-priced northern regions all fall, reducing would-be sellers’ ability to raise adequate funds to move and exacerbating supply shortages – New seller numbers are down on same period last year in both the north (–4.9%) and the south (–7.1%) Avg. Price September 15
Avg. Price August 15
Monthly Change
Avg. Price Sept 14
Annual Change
Bexley
£327,506
£317,893
3.0%
£297,039
10.3%
Bromley
£510,122
£495,903
2.9%
£465.702
9.5%
detached house. It’s worth looking for an estate agent that has a good track record of selling similar properties to yours. Are they currently advertising similar properties like yours? Have a look on their web site or web sites like rightmove.co.uk and zoopla.co.uk to see what they are selling. If they are selling similar properties the agent should have applicants already registered looking for property like yours. Do they advertise on the two biggest property websites? This may not seem like an obvious question to ask, but with nearly 90 per cent of buyers starting their property search online, your property can’t afford to be missing. Check that the agent appears on both of the two biggest property portals rightmove.co.uk and Zoopla.co.uk and not just one as this could result in much less exposure for your property. Do they present properties to a high quality? Check the details of the properties they are currently selling. Are the pictures of a high stand? Are their properties presented as attractively as possible? Are the descriptions accurate and most importantly how do properties present on their own web site? You should have confidence that the agent you choose will present your property in the best possible light. Tom Ferguson can be contacted on t.ferguson@drewery.co.uk or ddi: 0208 269 6607.
PROPERTY OF THE MONTH As Featured On Front Page … We are delighted to offer this substantial, double fronted, circa 1930, detached home. Occupying a good plot and featuring a delightful mature garden approx 75’ in depth, large driveway to the front for off street parking and a double garage. The centrally heated and double glazed accommodation offers very generously proportioned rooms for a property of this era and briefly comprises: entrance vestibule leading to a 16’ deep entrance hall, the principle reception room (18’8 x 14’0) features an attractive brickette fireplace, the second reception (18’0 x 12’0 has an attractive bay window and doors leading to the garden, the kitchen/breakfast (17’8 x 11’6) is well fitted with built-in appliances and a cloakroom/wc completes the ground floor accommodation. To the first floor half landing is an attractive, original coloured leaded secondary glazed window. To the spacious main landing are four double bedrooms (with two of the rooms overlooking the rear garden) and a spacious shower room and separate w.c. The property also has a large loft and together with the landing area could, subject to the usual permissions, offer scope for extension. Rectory Lane is in a very desirable part of Sidcup, providing easy access to many amenities, including good primary and secondary schools, high street shops and supermarkets, Sidcup station, bus routes and Footscray Meadows, The property has a great presence with a wide plot offering ample off road parking and featuring the exceptional, established rear garden which we are sure will impress. Properties of this type and size are infrequently available and we would recommend early viewing to avoid disappointment. http://tinyurl.com/qfctm45 (ref 4333).
Rectory Lane, Sidcup, Kent DA14 4QN - Guide Price: £800,000
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PETTS WOOD £1,100 PCM + fees* Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1LA
CHISLEHURST £1,200 PCM + fees* Park Road, Chislehurst, BR7 5AY
SIDCUP £1,650 PCM + fees* Appledore Crescent, Sidcup, DA14 6RQ
Well maintained 2 bed apartment. Popular location in the heart of Petts Wood East and close to local amenities including shops, schools, bus routes and Petts Wood station. Elec htg. DG. New carpets. Neutral decor t/out. Spacious lounge. Kitchen. 2 double bedrooms. Bathroom. Available now. Unfurnished. http://tinyurl.com/o4ccemp (ref 4096).
Beautifully presented & recently refurbished 2 bed EOT character cottage. Situated in the heart of Chislehurst and close to shops and restaurants, bus routes and easy access to Chislehurst station. GCH. New DG sash windows. Lounge. Newly fitted kitchen and bathroom. 2 double bedrooms. Small courtyard garden. Available end of September. Unfurnished. http://tinyurl.com/qab3jhr (ref 4348).
Spacious & well presented 4 bed det house. Popular residential road and close to local amenities including shops, schools, bus routes and easy access to both Sidcup & New Eltham stations. GCH. DG. Alarm. Neutral decor t/out. Spacious living rm. Modern kitchen/breakfast rm. Dining area. Open plan D/G conservatory. D/s shower rm. 3 double and 1 single bedrooms. Modern bathroom. Rear garden. Driveway to front for OSP. Available end Oct. http://tinyurl.com/nwxbckf (ref 3818).
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SIDCUP O.I.E.O. £310,000 Shelbury Close, Sidcup, DA14 4BE
SIDCUP Guide Price £325,000 Blair Close, Sidcup, DA15 8SU
3 bed terrace house requiring modernisation. Located in a sought after location with easy access to Sidcup station, shops and schools. 16’1 x 14’2 lounge leading to kitchen. 2 double and 1 single bedroom. Bathroom. Paved front and rear gardens. Garage to rear. Ideal FTB or “buy to let” investment. http://tinyurl.com/pvj4jon (ref 4338).
Immaculate 3 double bedroom terrace house. Located in quiet close, walking distance of local shops and Falconwood station. Modern kitchen. Large living room/diner with patio doors to garden. 2 double bedrooms on first floor. Family bathroom. Bedroom three in loft conversion. Garden. Garage en bloc. Early viewing recommended. http://tinyurl.com/pzmwnz4 (ref 4106).
SIDCUP Guide Price £375,000 Corbylands Road, Sidcup, DA15 8JG
SIDCUP Guide Price £525,000 - £550,000 Canterbury Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9AS
Spacious 3 bed detached house in highly sought after location. 20’10 lounge with patio doors to rear garden. Modern kitchen. Modern d/s family bathroom. Master bedroom with ensuite shower room. Second double bedroom and good sized third bedroom. Potential to extend further (STPP). Easy access to both New Eltham and Sidcup stations, local shops and some of the borough`s sought after schools. CHAIN FREE. http://tinyurl.com/nzg6bw7 (ref 4277).
Spacious 4/5 bed extended chalet style property. Ideal family home. Popular and convenient location with easy access to schools, shops and station. Front lounge. Open plan kitchen/diner/lounge area. Utility rm. D/s wc. D/s bedroom 5 (currently used as dining room). Master bed with ensuite. 3 further bedrooms. Family bathroom. Lawned rear garden. Detached garage. OSP. New boiler. DG. External lights. Internal viewing recommended. http://tinyurl.com/nuas4ms (ref 4245).
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SIDCUP Guide Price £190,000 Saxby Apartments, Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7AH
SIDCUP Guide Price: £200,000 Blenheim Court, Sidcup, DA14 6QQ
SIDCUP Guide Price: £250,000 Sandalwood House, Longlands Road, Sidcup, DA15 7NB
Third floor studio apartment in the modern development of “The Fold”. Only a short stroll from Sidcup station, bus routes, local cafes and shops. Ideal first time buy or “buy to let” investment opportunity. Lounge with floor to ceiling windows and open plan to kitchen area. Shower room with Villeroy and Boch sanitaryware. Secure video entryphone system. Spacious balcony. Communal life and large rooftop balcony. CHAIN FREE. http://tinyurl.com/otx63el (ref 4100).
Spacious 2 bed ground floor maisonette located in a quiet close with easy access to New Eltham station and local amenities. Lounge. Kitchen. 1 double and 1 single bedroom. Bathroom. Off street parking on driveway. GCH. DG. I need of some modernisation. Cash Buyers onlyy due to the low lease. http://tinyurl.com/qc6kh4s (ref 4335).
Spacious 2 bed first floor apartment just a short walk from Sidcup station, shops and schools. Ideal FTB. Lounge to rear with small balcony. Modern kitchen. 2 double bedrooms. Modern bathroom. Communal grounds. Allocated parking space. Internal viewing reocmmended. Chain Free. ttp://tinyurl.com/qxf6r9b (ref 4234).
SIDCUP Guide Price: £285,000 Harcourt Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9LW
CRAYFORD £349,995 Old Road, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4DW
SIDCUP Guide Price £435,000 - £450,000 Chaucer Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AP
Superb 2 bed mid terrace house presented in excellent decorative order t/out. Located within walking distance of Albany Park station. Through lounge/diner. Recently fitted modern kitchen. Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes. 2nd bedroom. Modern bathroom. Rear garden. Driveway to front providing OSP for 2 cars. GCH. DG. CHAIN FREE. Ideal FTB. http://tinyurl.com/q8v64te (ref 4070).
Rarely available 2 bed detached bungalow, located within easy access of local shops, schools and transport links. Set back from the road and well looked after. 25’1 x 17’4 lounge and dining room. Kitchen with direct access to the garden. 2 good sized bedrooms. Bathroom. Gardens front and rear. Off street parking to the front. Offered CHAIN FREE. http://tinyurl.com/p7psrs2 (ref 4179).
Deceptively spacious 4 bed semi det house in sought after location. Through lounge. Kitchen with dining area. Conservatory. D/s bathroom. 4 bedrooms. U/stairs bathroom. Large rear garden. Off street parking. Easy access to sought after schools, stations and shops. CHAIN FREE. http://tinyurl.com/oa5qn6u (ref 2983).
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PETTS WOOD EAST Willett Close, Orpington, BR5 1QH Guide Price £675,000 - £700,000 Well maintained & presented 4/5 bed family home in highly sought after and quiet cul-de-sac location in Petts Wood East. Good size living room. Study/bed 5. Impressive second reception open plan to fully fitted modern kitchen. D/s shower room/utility room. 4 bedrooms upstairs. Modern bathroom. Rear garden with raised decking area. OSP to front on large driveway. Walking distance of Petts Wood station, restaurants, shops and bars. http://tinyurl.com/nlgkru8 (ref 4369).
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PETTS WOOD EAST Guide Price: £675,000 - £700,000
Willett Close, Orpington, BR5 1QH Well maintained & presented 4/5 bed family home in highly sought after and quiet cul-de-sac location in Petts Wood East. Good size living room. Study/bed 5. Impressive second reception open plan to fully fitted modern kitchen. D/s shower room/utility room. 4 bedrooms upstairs. Modern bathroom. Rear garden with raised decking area. OSP to front on large driveway. Walking distance of Petts Wood station, restaurants, shops and bars. http://tinyurl.com/nlgkru8 (ref 4369).
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SIDCUP O.I.E.O £320,000
Fold Apartments, Station Parade, Sidcup, DA15 7AP Modern 2 bed apartment in the highly sought after “Fold” development. Located beside Sidcup station with direct links to London`s city centre and only a short stroll from shops, cafes and restaurants. Spacious open plan living area combining a lounge and modern kitchen. 2 double bedrooms, master with ensuite. Bathroom. Allocated underground parking. Attractive roof terrace. Communal lift. http://tinyurl.com/ooejomz (ref 4302).
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Contact Us SHOULD YOU FURNISH YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY?
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Liz Leitch (Lettings Manager of Drewery Property Consultants) discusses if local landlords should furnish their rental properties?
128 Station Road Sidcup DA15 7AF
While it’s essential that your property is in a good state of repair, what’s inside counts for something, too. As a landlord, you’ll need to make the decision whether to fully furnish, part furnish or not furnish at all. There are prospective tenants wishing to rent all types of property. Your rights as a Landlord to regain possession at the end of the term, under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, are still the same. A furnished property will not always achieve a higher rental figure and I would recommend before furnishing your property that you speak to a local letting agent to confirm what the demand for furnished property in the local area is and if tenants will pay a premium for it. Fully furnished properties usually have complete range of contents, such as full kitchen appliances, including some pots and pans, cutlery and crockery. There will be furniture in the Lounge, Dining room and Bedrooms but Tenants usually provide their own bedding and towels etc. It is usual for unfurnished properties to have floor coverings and curtains. When supplying furnishings and electrical appliances, Landlords must give consideration to the safety regulations currently applicable and the possible expenses incurred to maintain appliances in working order. Bear in mind families or long-term tenants will probably have a lot of their own furniture. Laminate or wooden floors are more durable than carpets, and are a good idea for long-term leases. Students and office workers may be attracted by the offer of desks and chairs (if you’re planning to appear in University accommodation lists you may need to meet their minimum standards of furnishing). It’s never worth scrimping too much on cost as you might just end up replacing items more frequently. Don’t forget, you’re not living there, so while you want to buy attractive pieces, it’s more about getting durable furniture with washable covers than about being overly stylist. All furniture needs to comply with fire safety regulations – this is especially important if you’re buying older or second-hand furniture. New furniture is less of an issue, as the onus is on the retailer to make sure it complies. However, it’s still a good idea to check all items for the appropriate label. Always keep your receipts and leave all the safety labels attached to the furniture. Failure to comply with safety regulations as a landlord is a criminal offence, and you could be fined or sent to prison. Non compliance could also invalidate your insurance cover. Currently the demand for unfurnished properties in the local rental market is a lot higher than furnished properties. However, we always have people looking for furnished properties and regularly see a short supply of them on the market. Unlike in central London, tenants do not pay a premium for furnished properties in the immediate local areas. Liz Leitch can be contacted on l.leitch@drewery.co.uk or ddi: 0208 269 6601.
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