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24 – 30 January 2017 ★ Issue 813
NOW & THEN Brighton’s rich cinema history HOUSE HUNTING All the latest properties inside
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LH CONTENTS LATEST BILL On a great documentary artist 5 THE LANDLADY New year new property ambitions from the Landlady (and holidays!)
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5 NOW & THEN WITH ANDY GARTH The changing face of The Curzon
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rnold Daghani: When we were rounded up for deportation the guard noticed my paintbrushes. "Take those with you, they might save your life." At the slave labour camp Mikhailovka I started portraits of the officers and was soon known as "The Artist." "Hey Artist are you hungry?" "Yes" "Then paint yourself a loaf of bread." Nearly 500 people were killed at our camp. Only two escaped, my wife Nanino and myself because we were away from the camp – I was commissioned by an officer to paint flowers on parchment for a lampshade in Gaissin for a girl he knew. At Gaissin, Nanino and I were helped to flee across the river Bug.
“ Samira Teuteberg and myself will tell
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20 LETTING LIFE Ahmed Khalil asks: can landlords ever escape the legislative burden?
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So now I paint every face I can remember and I write the names of those I can't. That's my roll call. I paint everyone who couldn't paint themselves a way out. I remember them so I tell you. It's the least I can do. What a nice world! Guard: Shut up, we don't need to hear the names of any more dead Jews. Arnold Daghani: Remember Mikhailovka! The above is from the people's opera written by Angi Mariani and myself, see lifeanddeath.org for more. Arnold Daghani came to live in Brighton where he died in 1985. Most of his work is stored at The Keep in Brighton. People know after Guernica that Picasso was a documentary artist and was also a guest at the Sussex home of the great photography documentary artist Lee Miller. Arnold Daghani is in my view, right up there as one of the greatest documentary artist/writers of all time. Samira Teuteberg, archivist from The Keep and myself will tell Daghani's incredible life story and discuss his legacy. Do come – it's 5.30pm on Wed 25 Jan at The Keep. Holocaust Memorial Day is 27 January. You can hear Bill on Sarah Gorrell's BBC Sussex radio show every Monday around 4.20pm picking the best TV! www.bit.ly/2iNOkhk
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9th February 2017, 2.30pm Clarendon Villas Church 21-23 Clarendon Villas, Hove BN3 3RE
01273 201980
Brading Road, Brighton *Guide price £325,000 - £350,000
Church Hill, Patcham *Guide price £240,000 - £250,000
Holland Mews, Hove *Guide price £325,000 - £350,000
Good size 3 bedroom terrace house in need of modernisation. Possible attic conversion STNC.
Freehold eot commercial investment let at £16,000pa. Ideal to put in a SIPP.
Freehold mews property with garden and off street parking for residential conversion. Very rare opportunity.
High Street, Rottingdean *Guide price £325,000 - £350,000
Haglands Copse, West Chiltington *Guide price £875,000 - £900,000
Bridge Street, Newhaven *Guide price £250,000 - £275,000
Freehold mixed-use investment comprising a double fronted retail unit on the ground floor with 2 bedroom flat above.
Detached house and planning consent for large 3 bed detached bungalow in the grounds.
Freehold development site with planning consent for 3 houses.
Wentworth Street, Brighton *Guide price £425,000 - £450,000
Henfield Road, Cowfold *Guide price £250,000 - £275,000
Garage in Florence Road, Brighton *Guide price £22,000+
Freehold investment with 2 flats and garage with potential for conversion STNC.
Semi-detached period house in popular Mid-Sussex village with garage and outbuildings.
Freehold single garage in good central location.
*Guides are provided as an indication of each seller’s minimum expectations. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
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RENT BOOK TALES NOW & THEN Andy Garth The Landlady > BIG mistakes
> From neon to free coffee
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t’s a happy new year for some, but not for me as The Cuban Boyfriend is in Cuba without me. We are going together for a fortnight in February, but that’s not soon enough for my liking. I am lucky enough to have many options in order to cheer myself up, so the first thing I did was book a flight to Dubai for this month. It was very cheap, as I used airmiles to pay for some of it. Besides, I’m staying with my good friend M and mainly hanging out on his boat for the five days I’ll be there.
“ Sell a flat of high value and buy two of lower value ” Another thing I’ve decided to do to cheer myself up – and keep myself occupied – is invest in property again. Like many people, I have decided that it would be a good idea to sell a flat of high value and buy two of lower value, one to rent and one to do up and sell. The renter would be in Brighton and the doerupper in Hastings, meaning I wouldn’t have to get a mortgage, cutting out a lot of stressful nonsense. At any rate, last time I tried to get a mortgage, I was point blank refused as many lenders don’t allow rental income to be classed as part of your income. When confronted with rubbish like this, I tend to dig my heels in and work out another way of doing things, hence my current quest. My initial property search didn’t go too well, which was probably my fault as I turned up at an Estate Agents’ with holey leggings on a battered old bicycle. The girl at the desk clearly thought I was some lunatic who was all about wasting her time and immediately made me feel like Oprah Winfrey in the Louis Vuitton shop (where, judging her by her appearance, the sales assistant assumed she couldn’t afford anything), practically sneering at me when I asked how much a studio flat was. Fortunately, over the road in another estate agent, they were charm personified and I’m already thinking of putting an offer in on one of their properties. I am thinking of going back to the first estate agent, dressed like a millionaire and wafting my portfolio in front of the sales lady saying “remember me? Biiiiig mistake.”
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n the 1930s the cinema was one of the most popular forms of entertainment in Britain and lots of new buildings were purpose built for the industry who wanted their cinema to attract and appeal to the viewing public. The Curzon in Western Road Brighton was no exception with American style neon lights blazing all down the side and the front in 1937 showing the Deanna Durbin film 100 Men And A Girl. I'm sure this building could have probably been seen from space as the approximate 10 metre drop from the roof to the ground floor had a total of eight full length tubes shining like a beacon to draw in the punters (don't rate their EPC rating though!).
“ This building could have probably been seen from space ” The next view of the same cinema from the late 1960s/early 1970s shows that cinemas didn't need the same pizazz as it was now called the Classic and was showing movies that I had to Google, including Divorce American Style with Dick Van Dyke... yep I’ve never heard of it either! And The Cactus Flower which I searched and discovered that it was Goldie Hawn's first major big screen role for which she won an Oscar! A present day photo would of course now show you good old free coffee giving Waitrose who have actually been on the same site for nearly 50 years and during that time grown and expanded to the store it is today. Any questions or for more photos and stuff pop in the shop at 28 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1AF
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Price guide £425,000 Freehold • 4-5 bedroom Victorian house • Lounge with open fireplace • Versatile accom over 4 floors • Sunny Southerly aspect garden. EPC D60 Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001
Price guide £280,000 Leasehold • Smart first floor 2 double bed flat • Sought after Hanover district • Well presented throughout • Off street parking. EPC E47 Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001
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£470,000 Freehold AN ATTRACTIVE 4 BEDROOM BAY FRONTED VICTORIAN HOUSE LOCATION IN A SOUGHT AFTER RESIDENTIAL AREA between Elm Grove and Hartington Road. The property has well arranged accommodation over 3 floors and a smart Westerly aspect garden. Energy Rating: D59 Exclusive to Maslen Estate Agents. Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001
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Sea Lane, Goring By Sea £525,000
Cokeham Lane, Sompting Guide Price £500,000
A 4 bedroom, 2 reception room, 2 shower room detached chalet offering flexible accommodation, 18'7 lounge, dining room, 2 GF beds/recs, 2 FF beds, wc to main bedroom, fitted kitchen, dgw, GFCH, close to Mulberry shops, attractive rear garden, drive to garage, chain free.
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Nepcote, Findon Village £700,000
Warnes, Worthing Seafront £635,000
A detached home with stunning views. Four bedrooms, two reception rooms, feature conservatory and kitchen with integrated appliances. Two bathrooms, attractive gardens, double barn style garage and additional parking providing potential space for caravan/motor home.
A superbly appointed two double bedroom fourth floor apartment located within the prestigious Warnes development directly on Worthing seafront. The apartment is situated on the south/east corner of the block and benefits from two balconies providing direct views towards the English Channel.
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Langmeads Cl, East Preston OIEO £385,000
Mill Lane, Littlehampton £394,950
Richmond Road, Town Centre £245,000
Built in approximately 2014, this four bedroom detached house must be viewed internally to be fully appreciated. Open plan living, four bedrooms with a modern family bathroom and a modern en suite.
A development of just two newly built luxury four bedroom detached houses which are now ready for occupation. Lounge, open plan kitchen/dining room, GF study. Four bedrooms with en suite to the master.
A two double bedroom first floor period apartment with parking close to the heart of Worthing town centre. Private entrance, 18' x 15' living room, and refitted kitchen with appliances, modern bathroom.
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Spacious second floor (with lift) purpose built apartment within ¼ mile of Preston Park station. Offering residents parking and private garage, two double bedrooms, upvc double glazing, bathroom & separate wc, modern fitted kitchen, spacious reception hall and large lounge/dining room. Ideal for owner occupier as well as Buy-To-Let investors – this must be viewed.
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This 3 Bedroom Victorian house has retained many original features. Full of character and benefits from having glimpses of the South Downs. Located in a sought after area of Brighton on a tree lined road, this is a perfect opportunity to make a family home. Lounge with Open Fireplace, Dining Room, Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Utility Room with Cloakroom & Family Bathroom.
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An exceptional detached family home ideally located on the highly desired Gorham Avenue. With this wonderful property you have the best of both worlds being close to Brighton and from there an easy commute to London but at the same time living in the peaceful and picturesque Village of Rottingdean.
Unique semi-detached house set back from St Leonards Avenue, Hove. The property benefits from five bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious living accommodation and a lovely secluded rear garden. Must be seen to be appreciated!
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A rarely available imposing four bedroom detached house benefiting from a double garage accessed by a private rear driveway on Woodbourne Avenue with additional hardstanding space for cars. Four bedrooms, family bathroom, lounge/diner, kitchen, study and downstairs WC. Lawned and patio areas with mature shrub beds and a vegetable patch. Well presented throughout.
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Superbly presented, detached, chalet bungalow in the popular Westdene area offering stunning south westerly outlook and views from the rear. 3 bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, dressing room, luxury en-suite shower room, additional family bathroom, lounge and dining room, conservatory, fitted kitchen, garage with electric door, vendor suite. SO MUCH ACCOMMODATION – MUST BE SEEN.
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OIEO £650,000 • Period Terraced Home • Original Character & Charm • Totally renovated
• Two Reception Rooms • Four Double Bedrooms • Direct Sea Views
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OIEO £595,000 • Open House 28th Jan 11am - 12pm • Unique Home in Town Centre • 2 Living Accommodations as 1
• West facing rear garden • Ground floor cloakroom/w.c • Kitchen/breakfast room
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OIRO £950,000 • Imposing Detached House • Sought after South Ferring • Secluded plot & south gardens
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CAN LANDLORDS
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ardly a month goes by when landlords don’t hear of plans for – or the arrival of – new legislation that demands they jump through more administrative hoops to prove they are providing safe and compliant homes for their tenants. Red tape, certificates, assessments and reports There is only one thing constant about the legislative landscape and that’s the certainty that more of it is on the way. Many landlords feel it is becoming harder to keep up with than ever before – and you can’t help but agree. This is shocking Increasingly landlords are failing to keep up with even the basics. A recent survey by Direct Line for Business found that 10% of landlords have no formal tenancy agreement in place at all. What’s more, where contracts are used, many landlords are unwittingly using legal forms that are far from legally compliant. Direct Line also discovered that of the landlords not using a letting agent, 58% rely on tenancy agreements that are unlikely to provide the legal cover they need. Many have adapted outdated contracts and a growing number are placing their blind faith in tenancy agreements they have downloaded for free on the internet. This is worrying It’s easy to see why landlords are taking shortcuts: it’s hard to keep up with all the demands out there. But, at the same time, would you take such chances with other financial sources of income – like a job contract or a loan agreement? A heavy burden The sad fact is that at the moment, landlords have to adhere to over 140 government statutes and regulations in order to provide a safe and compliant home. That’s a lot to keep track of. Unfortunately the consequences of not being compliant will place you at greater risk of tenant problems and significant fines. It will also, of course, place your tenants in potentially lifethreatening living conditions. This is where I can help On top of the legal compliance issues there are no end of added hassles that eat slowly but surely into your time (and profits). • Day to day maintenance of the property • Finding tenants • Checking tenants • Dealing with tenants • Handling rent arrears • Covering void periods And the list goes on. What if you could forget all these and never have to worry about the ins and outs of letting a property? What if you could just let it and forget it? Well, you can. 20 | LATEST HOMES
Khalil’s Rent Guarantee Scheme My scheme pays you a guaranteed rent month in and month out, regardless of whether your property has tenants or not. You lease your property to us for a few years and we pay you guaranteed rent. It’s as simple as that. We deal with pretty much everything for you and, at the end of the lease, we return your investment back to you in the same condition as we received it. It’s a breath of fresh air If you find yourself running to keep up with the changing demands of letting your property then maybe it’s time you stepped off the treadmill. Sit back and let us take the strain. We can guarantee your monthly rent and we also guarantee you a much easier life. Want to find out more? For more information about letting and forgetting with guaranteed rent every month call Ahmed Khalil on 01273 573960, visit Khalil Properties at 124 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3LG or find us online at www.khalilproperties.co.uk.
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