Fisks Gateway issue 28

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STRICTLY COME DANCING RETURNS! A GUIDE TO YOUR DREAM KITCHEN TOP FLOORING TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS PLUS ALL OF THIS MONTH’S PROPERTIES

Contents Strictly come dancing returns!

TV’s golden girl, Tess Daly is back this month, putting the sass back into Saturday and Sunday nights.

A guide to your dream kitchen Whether you’re thinking of selling or just want to update your interior, take a look at the new stylish range from Lifestyle Kitchens.

Top flooring tips from the experts With a number of different options available, the specialists at ScS have complied their best advice when it comes to choosing, installing and maintaining flooring.

Our properties Last, but certainly not least, you can find all of this month’s feature properties throughout the magazine.

Enjoy!

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Welcome to the September edition of our Gateway magazine.

Last month I discussed the change that has occurred with the August property market. August this year has proven the point.

All of our offices have followed the trend in reporting volume sales and the Canary Wharf office has never been busier with tenants moving in.

Already, new instructions are coming to the market as the children go

John Pring FNAEA (Honoured) & MARLA | Director

back to school; this has always been the pattern following the Summer holidays, with new stock coming onto the market. This is in-line with the aspirations of moving into your new home before Christmas. Your new home before Christmas is the motivation and target.

Benfleet Office with have a busy September as the 12 buyers of the flats in the first phase of the Woodlands development, move in. This successful marketing campaign, commencing just after Easter, culminates with these completions. The quality of the development has exceeded the buyers’ expectations. The second phase, due to be released in September, will be eagerly awaited by the disappointed buyers.

For an updated Sales or Lettings valuation, to see your property in our October Gateway magazine or for further advice, please contact your local Fisks branch.

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Meet our

Benfleet Team Our centrally located estate and letting agency branch offers a professional sales, lettings and property management service for Benfleet and the surrounding areas benefitting from ARLA and NAEA qualified staff.

THERE ARE A LOT OF ESTATE AGENTS BUT ONLY ONE FISKS “We gave our property to Fisks when we decided to move as Ian seemed the most professional of the three agents who we asked to value our property. Boy are we glad we did house sold to the first viewers in 36 hours from instructing Fisk’s. We were kept up to date with regular calls and nothing was too much trouble. Now we have moved Ian is collecting post from our old address for us and calling for us to collect from the office. Beyond the call of duty Great service thanks again Martin and Melanie Bagnall “

Located some 30 miles east of the City of London on the north bank of the Thames Estuary, Benfleet is primarily based around three historically separate settlements; South Benfleet, Thundersley and Hadleigh. which gradually merged during the 20th century. The residential areas are now said to have the highest proportion of owner occupancy in the country which speaks volumes for the quality of life here!

The mainland station in South Benfleet services the entire area and is the busiest commuting station on the Fenchurch Street C2C line.

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LOCAL

PALMERSTON COURT, WESTCLIFF £299,950 Refurbished and modernised two bedroom apartment with sea views. The property offers a 165 year lease, garage, off road parking, UPVC double glazing throughout and a modernised kitchen and lounge.

Energy Band – Awaiting.

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UPLANDS ROAD, BENFLEET £310,000 Fantastic sized three bedroom semidetached property in South Benfleet located close to the train station. This home is being offered for sale with no onward chain and is perfect for a first time buyer or family to come in and put their own stamp on it. Energy Band – Awaiting.

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HIGH ROAD, BENFLEET £520,000 Four bedroom detached property in South Benfleet offering four double bedrooms, ensuite, conservatory, dining room, study, extra wide garage, driveway for up to five vehicles and family bathroom. Energy Band – D.

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KILN ROAD, THUNDERSLEY £410,000 Guide Price: £410,000-£415,000 Modernised three story dream home offering four bedrooms, separate dining room, lounge with adjoining study and a 120ft rear garden backing directly onto Thundersley Glenn. Energy Band – D.

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ROMSEY CLOSE, BENFLEET £399,950 Two brand new four bedroom semidetached properties in Benfleet. Built to a high specification, they include an en-suite to master bedroom, fitted kitchen and ground floor cloakroom. Energy Band Awaiting.

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MAGNET TERRACE, STANFORD-LE-HOPE £340,000 This four bedroom property offers buyers spacious, modern accommodation with an abundance of parking and a separate garage. No expense has been spared ensuring this family home is presented to the highest standard. The rear garden is easily maintainable and offers patio space for entertaining. Energy Band – C.

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MORELAND AVE, BENFLEET £345,000 Three/four bedroom, extended semi-detached property in Benfleet, comprising of a dining room, lounge, sitting area/play room and refitted kitchen.

Energy Band – Awaiting.

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KENTS HILL ROAD, BENFLEET £345,000 Modernised three bedroom detached property on Kents Hill Road, offering a separate dining room, refitted family bathroom, refitted kitchen and master bedroom with shower cubicle.

Energy Band - Awaiting.

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Strictly Come Dancing returns!

TV’s golden girl, Tess Daly is back this month, putting the sass back into Saturday and Sunday nights4

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Strictly Come Dancing returns!

Britain’s favourite

After presenting Strictly Come Dancing for over a decade, Tess returns this month, putting the sparkle back into our weekends.

What’s more, Strictly Come Dancing’s professional dancer line-up for series 15 has been unveiled, showcasing three new fabulous female dancers alongside the return of the viewers’ favourites.

That’s not all however as Shirley Ballas, the British-born ballroom and Latin dancer and international coach, has also been confirmed as the new judge on the panel for this year.

Louise Rainbow, Executive Producer said: “We’re delighted with our line-up of pros for this year’s series. They are all brilliant dancers and wonderful teachers and Strictly is so lucky to have them.”

After hot speculation, we also finally discovered the complete line-up of 15 celebrities, including former Saturdays singer Mollie King and X Factor winner Alexandra Burke.

Tess Daly, who has presented the nation’s favourite dance show since 2004 will also be returning. Back then, she was co-host with TV legend, Bruce Forsyth but in 2014 he retired, and since then the beautiful host has presented the show side by side with friend and fellow TV personality, Claudia Winkleman.

Excited about having a new woman join the Strictly team, Tess

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also refers to Claudia as her TV wife. “I am lucky because I genuinely love Claudia as a person first and foremost, so getting to work with her is like getting to work with a friend, and as the series go by we have a deeper friendship.” The presenting duo of Tess and Claudia meant that the BBC were the first channel to have two women presenting a programme together and it seems there is no stopping them just yet.

Tess added: “She is a wonderful woman I admire, not just careerwise, but as a mother and a friend. We have been there for each other now for quite a number of years, through a lot. She has got my back and I have got hers and it is just wonderful working with somebody you can turn to and look at them and love them, love that they are standing there next to you. Working with your mate is great because it is easy. You can’t fake chemistry. Viewers are intuitive, they know.”

The northern lady is married to fellow presenter, Vernon Kay and whilst their marriage has certainly been rocky in the past few years, it appears they are working together to overcome their struggles. However could she ever work with him? “We worked together in the past and it was fun… I enjoyed working with him because he is a safe pair of hands as a live broadcaster. “ Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One this September and we can’t wait to have Tess back on our screens n

Meet our

Canvey Team Our office located at the heart of Canvey Town Centre offers a sales, lettings and property management service for Canvey Island and the surrounding areas and benefits from ARLA and NAEA qualified staff.

GREAT PROFESSIONAL YET FRIENDLY AGENT “Gemma North & the Fisks team were incredibly easy to work with .....even from 3000 miles away in Canada. .Gemma was always available, polite ,freindly & returned calls swiftly . .The whole transaction went smoothly with many excellent recommendations for other professionals ie solicitors, inspectors etc We would not hesitate to recommend or use Fisks in the future. Thank you so much for all your hard work !!!!�

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With excellent rail connections into the City from neighbouring Benfleet station, Canvey is today permanently connected to the mainland via two road bridges, offering fast access to the M25 and East Anglia via the A12 trunk road. However the island still manages to preserve an independent character and a vibrant community spirit all its own.

Thanks to development in recent years, Canvey offers a wide range of exceptionally reasonably-priced property, from first time buyer apartments to detached executive homes - many with stunning views across to the wooded Hadleigh Downs, and along the estuary towards Southend.

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LOCAL

FAIRMEAD AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA £234,995 Three bedroom maisonette within walking distance to Chalkwell station. The property is split over two levels with views from the south facing roof terrace and benefits from a nicely fitted kitchen, three piece bathroom suite, double glazing, gas central heating and a light and airy lounge. Energy Band – D.

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ESSEX CLOSE, CANVEY ISLAND £325,000 Stunning semi-detached bungalow offering a large sunny rear garden and located within walking distance to the seafront.

Comprising of a spacious kitchen with ample worktop space, three large bedrooms, family bathroom, large driveway to front and a single garage. Energy Band – Awaiting.

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WEEL ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND £245,000 Spacious detached bungalow offering a landscaped rear garden, off street parking and direct access to local parks, shops and seafront. Space is something this lovely and well-maintained bungalow doesn't lack, featuring a good size lounge, fitted kitchen and two double bedrooms. Energy Band – D.

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LEIGH ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND £429,995 Stunning four double bedroom detached family home located in a sought after location within walking distance to the seafront. Benefiting from two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen with granite worktops, utility room and en-suite shower room. The rear garden is a great size and mainly laid to lawn. Energy Band – D.

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CHURCH PARADE, CANVEY ISLAND £365,000 Large detached family home with four spacious bedrooms, one and a half size garage and parking for several cars.

Located within walking distance to Benfleet station, the property offers a 22ft lounge, separate dining room, kitchen and a newly fitted bathroom. Energy Band – C.

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URMOND ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND OIRO £260,000 Detached family home situated on a popular residential road with direct access into Furtherwick Road local amenities. This lovely home comprises of a bright and airy lounge, good size kitchen/diner and two double bedrooms. Added benefits include off street parking to front and a garage with power. Energy Band – E.

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DEEPWATER RD, CANVEY ISLAND £350,000 A newly refurbished four/five bedroom semi-detached house situated in a popular location.

The property benefits from a lovely kitchen, spacious diner with patio doors, excellent size lounge, ground floor fifth bedroom/playroom and ground floor cloakroom. Externally there is an un-overlooked rear garden and a spacious driveway to the front. Energy Band –Awaiting.

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WAAREM AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND £220,000 This one bedroom detached bungalow is being offered for sale with no onward chain. The property is situated in a good location and benefits from local amenities close by. This is the perfect opportunity for a first time buyer or someone looking to downsize. Energy Band - D.

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A guide to your dream kitchen

Whether you’re thinking of selling or just want to update your interior, take a look at the new stylish range from Lifestyle Kitchens4

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A guide to yourfavourite dream kitchen Britain’s

A room for socialising and eating in, the kitchen is often regarded as the hub of the house. One of the most important rooms in a property, whether you’re thinking of selling or just want to update your interior, turn your attention to the kitchen of your dreams this month.

With a number of styles available, choosing where to start can be daunting. However we’ve got just the place - a stylish range of kitchens manufactured in the UK – Lifestyle Kitchens.

Lifestyle offer a comprehensive range of 30 stunning kitchen designs featuring an affordable choice of modern and classic styles to suit every budget. In addition to this, all Lifestyle Kitchens are available with a multitude of design options, including a comprehensive range of handles, a choice of worktops and soft close drawers.

Just last year, Lifestyle unveiled Locano Touch, a new affordable kitchen collection made in the UK. Its contemporary style offers a choice of eight neutral shades in a tactile textured wood grain effect, ideal for creating a modern two-tone kitchen space. What’s more, it’s easy to personalise your kitchen with Locano’s complementary shades as well as 25 different handles to add the finishing touches.

2017 saw the entire range enhanced by the addition of five new ‘on trend’ finishes to its Gala kitchen. Gala is a popular shaker design, offered in new shades to provide customers with further versatility to create an eye catching classic or modern kitchen scheme. Featured in Cashmere and Tan Grey, Gala is perfect for open-plan with the option of curved end units - ideal to seamlessly blend spaces and create stunning islands. Neutral interiors continue to be popular and Gala complements this perfectly with colours including grey, tan grey, Dakar, cashmere, light oak effect and oyster. In addition to this, Charing and Sahara are ideal to pair together for a modern light and airy kitchen setting. For contemporary styles, Nova is a high gloss kitchen range and is also available in an oyster finish. For a stylish kitchen that combines luxury and practicality, look no further.

The entire Lifestyle range is available in a comprehensive selection of styles, providing a great mix of quality and affordability for customers. Maximising every square cm is also made possible with a flexible choice of medium and tall units configurations to create a user-friendly kitchen space.

Go online www.lifestylekitchens.com to view the entire collection and find your local Lifestyle independent retailer.

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Meet our

Docklands Team Located at South Quay, at the foot of the pedestrian bridge to Canary Wharf, our Docklands office offers sales, lettings and property management services for the Docklands and Royal Docks area benefitting from ARLA and NAEA qualified staff.

GOOD PROMT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE “Fisks have found 3 good tenants for me over 5 years, each time they handled the transaction with high professionalism, promptness and doing more than their job description to get the deal done. All details were accurate and checked thoroughly. Good team support.

Happy landlord, happy tenant. “

The London Docklands area has been transformed into one of the most exciting commercial and residential environments in the world.

Alongside the glittering office towers of Canary Wharf, a rich mix of developments, purpose-built luxury apartment blocks and warehouse conversions full of period character all making the maximum use of the spectacular waterside setting - have helped to make today’s Docklands the last word in sophisticated urban living.

Transport links with the City via the Docklands Light Railway and the West End via the Jubilee Line are first class.

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Canary Wharf, Docklands & Royal Docks

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ELEKTRON TOWER, E14 £450,000 Leasehold – Recently redecorated two bedroom, two bathroom apartment including an en-suite, open living and a balcony. Energy Band – Awaiting.

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ROYAL WHARF, E16 £460,000-£500,000 Leasehold – Off plan sale, two bedroom apartment situated on the 8th floor of Compass House expected to complete in Q3. Energy Band - Awaiting.

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THAMESIDE HOUSE, E16 £675,000-£700,000 Leasehold - Off plan sale, three bedroom apartment expected to complete in Q3. The property benefits from a direct river view from the living room. Energy Band – Awaiting.

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MILLHARBOUR, E14 £410 pw

SWAN COURT, E1W £820 pw

Furnished two bedroom apartment benefiting from a south facing aspect, a good size balcony is accessed from the living room. Energy Band – C.

Two double bedroom, two bathroom apartment featuring a reception room and bedroom providing access to a large terrace. Energy Band – Awaiting.

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WAPPING LANE, E1W £350 pw

MARINA HEIGHTS, E14 £475 pw

Studio suite furnished to a high standard and benefiting from a balcony and a high specification kitchen and bathroom. Energy Band – Awaiting.

Stunning and spacious two bedroom, two bathroom apartment presented in excellent condition and offered fully furnished to a very high standard. Energy Band – C.

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MARC BRUNEL HOUSE, E1W £440 pw

JAVA BUILDING, E14 £360 pw

Brand new one bedroom apartment featuring dark oak engineered wooden flooring, loft style exposed brick work, riverside balcony and an elegant kitchen. Energy Band – B.

One bedroom apartment boasting a sleek elegant design throughout with a high specification kitchen and bathroom suite.

Energy Band – B.

CALL 0207 517 8810

CALL 0207 517 8810

ELEKTRON TOWER, E14 £375 pw

CAPITAL WHARF, E1 £520 pw

Beautifully presented two bedroom, two bathroom fully furnished apartment consisting of a large lounge with a balcony boasting great west facing views. Energy Band – B.

Lovely views of Tower Bridge and The City from this generously proportioned furnished apartment. Energy Band – C.

CALL 0207 517 8810

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Top flooring tips from the experts With a number of different options available, the specialists at ScS have complied their best advice when it comes to choosing, installing and maintaining flooring.4

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Top flooring tips from the experts Britain’s favourite

If you’re looking to revamp your interior this month then updating your flooring can be a great way to freshen up your home. Farren Murphy, flooring expert at ScS said: “It’s good to have an idea of your budget and the key requirements of your new flooring, whether it be easy clean or uber luxurious, to help identify the best options for you, especially as there’s such an array of flooring choices. Once you have chosen the right look for your home, taking care of your floor is key to keeping it looking fresh for as long as possible. Regular TLC is an investment that will ensure your new flooring keeps looking great and lasts you many more years.”

When choosing new flooring, it is important to consider its purpose and your needs. For example, families and pet owners have different requirements than an elderly couple.

Flooring has evolved and can now cater for every day practicalities such as stain resistance offered by polypropylene carpets or easy-clean laminate or vinyl

tile. In an adult home, ScS’s iSense super soft range is luxurious under foot for bedrooms and main living spaces.

With so many carpet and flooring options available, it’s possible to get something you love within your budget. However, it is important to create a budget before you start looking as this can help identify the best options for you. Visiting a store will help you determine exactly what’s on offer, and also gives you the chance to ask about payment options and organise for a flooring surveyor to visit your home to provide a quote.

Advances in the technology behind carpets have allowed much more choice when it comes to both colour and pattern. From stripes to zig-zags, geo-patterns, different tones and even glittery effects, you can make a real statement with your flooring – in particular, staircases and hallways are the perfect place to make a fashionable statement. When installing your new

carpet, you should also replace your underlay and gripper rods to ensure that you have a bounce underfoot, a smooth finish and ultimately to make your carpet stand the test of time.

It may sound obvious but keeping your floor as clean as possible is the best way to take care of it. Regular vacuuming for carpets and wooden floors, followed by a ‘once-over’ with a damp mop for laminates is the best method of cleaning. In addition to this, wiping up and treating spills as soon as they happen will avoid unnecessary stains and damage, especially to wooden floors. For areas that see lots of traffic, using a mat or rug can trap dirt and stop it from spreading. Floor protectors underneath furniture legs and wheels can also prevent scratching and avoid leaving indentations.

Finally if your budget or timespan doesn’t allow for brand new flooring consider a thorough clean of existing surfaces and purchase a new rug n

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Free rent guarantee insurance with management plus Option to spread payments over the length of lease (subject to Terms of Business) Three levels of service offered: Let Only, Management and Management Plus

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