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ENGLAND V SCOTLAND AT HOME WITH OLIVER BONAS HOW TO MAKE A SPACE FEEL BIGGER PLUS ALL OF THIS MONTH’S PROPERTIES

Contents England V Scotland Having been named the Young Player of the Year for the second season in a row, will Dele Alli’s talent shine through and get England to the World Cup?

At home with Oliver Bonas Flawless finishes, stylish accessories and an understated glam – for homeware this season, you only need to head to one place.

How to make a space feel bigger Modern living areas are becoming smaller but there are some clever design tricks to make your place feel twice the size.

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 June edition of our Gateway magazine.

John Pring FNAEA (Honoured) & MARLA | Director

Once again, there are negative headlines in the press. The market is on hold; not falling as the newspapers would have you believe. It is true that in the last 30 years, the market has always cooled during a General Election campaign. The uncertainty of the result causes buyers and sellers to put on hold these big decisions. I am writing this prior to the actual Election Day. The book makers still seem to believe the Government will be returned, the only issue creating the uncertainty is the size of the majority. Once a new Government is installed, whatever the political persuasion, the uncertainty ceases and the market will resume.

Rents have continued to move upwards in South Essex, the exception being the market centred on Canary Wharf where there has been a trend downwards as more and more stock becomes available and employment within the FS institutions and banks continues to decline due to Brexit.

This apparent contradiction confirms that rents are subject to market movements, market conditions are local and rents are not set by Landlord and Tenants, as everybody thinks, but by supply and demand.

Last month, we commented on the launch of Woodlands. With 50% sold in the first four weeks, this well-received development aimed at First Time Buyers, has proven to be a success. Register your interest and call for a viewing now (see page 4).

And finally, if you are not moving, we have two articles in this edition to maximise your enjoyment of your home.

For an updated Sales or Lettings valuation, to see your property in our July 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.

AWARD WINNING

2016

Fisks 146 London Road, Benfleet Essex, SS7 5SQ T 01268 565555 F 01268 566291 E benfleet@fisks.co.uk

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LOCAL

WOODLANDS, CATHERINE ROAD, BENFLEET From ÂŁ190,000 Leasehold A highly anticipated new development of stylish one bedroom and two bedroom apartments located on the edge of Benfleet s residential area and overlooking Woodland. Constructed by the specialist residential developers; Argent Developers, with a sharp eye for detail they have a reputation of completing all projects to a high specification and promptly. Contemporary fixtures and fittings; all apartments are presented to an exceptionally high standard.

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KENTS HILL ROAD, SS7 £425,000

KENTS HILL ROAD, SS7 £450,000

Brand new semi-detached townhouse with two en-suites, high specification finish, garage and four double bedrooms over two floors. Energy Band - Awaiting.

Brand new semi-detached townhouse with two en-suites, high specification finish, garage and four double bedrooms over two floors. Energy Band - Awaiting.

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CALL 01268 565555

LYNN VIEW CLOSE, SS7 £300,000

LONDON ROAD, SS7 £325,000

Modernised two bedroom semi-detached property which offers a conservatory and low maintenance rear garden. Energy Band - D.

Nice sized three bedroom semi-detached property off the London Road, offering good living space on both floors and a generous rear garden with private driveway. Energy Band - E.

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ST. CLEMENTS CLOSE, SS7 £255,000

ADALIA CRESCENT, SS9 £375,000

Well-maintained three bedroom terraced property offering a conservatory and garage in a block. Ideal for first time buyers or buy to let investors. Energy Band - Awaiting.

Sold with no onward chain is this charming bungalow offering high ceilings throughout, two double bedrooms and a lounge opening to the conservatory. Energy Band – E.

CALL 01268 565555

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RUSHBOTTOM LANE, SS7 £295,000

KENTS HILL ROAD, SS7 £360,000

Three bedroom semi-detached property offers a detached garage, ground floor cloakroom, fitted kitchen and is situated in good catchment areas. Energy Band - E.

Modernised three bedroom detached property that has been refitted throughout offering a separate dining room, and is within a good catchment area. Energy Band - E.

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Having been named the Young Player of the Year for the second season in a row, will Dele Alli’s talent shine through and get England to the World Cup?4

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England V Scotland On Saturday 10th June, England and Scotland will face each other at Hampden Park in a World Cup Qualifier match.

Kicking off at 5pm, both teams will be hoping to win but could England beat their opposition to the post? After all, it was announced at the end of April that midfielder Dele Alli, had won Young Player of the Year for a second season in a row – and we’re sure fans, the club and the 21-year old alike, will be praying his abilities live up to expectations in one of the biggest matches of the year!

Born and raised in Milton Keynes, Dele has been playing football since the age of 11. In February 2015, the talented sportsman signed for Tottenham Hotspur and in his first full campaign at White Hart Lane, he was voted the PFA Young Player of the Year. The following January, he was ranked 8th in the Gazzetta dello Sport lists of the 50 best U20 footballers and in October 2016, he was ranked as the best U21 talent in world football by FourFourTwo. Having played for the England U17, U18 and U19, the April born lad made his senior debut in 2015 and was selected for UEFA Euro 2016.

Known for his talent across the world and after a fantastic season at his North London club, it’s no surprise that he beat the likes of his teammate Harry Kane and was voted the Professional Footballers’ Association Young Player of the Year prize for the second season running. What’s more, we’re sure this won’t be the last of Dele’s awards!

England and Scotland have football rivalry that has existed

Commenting on his win, he said: “I’m extremely proud. It’s a great honour for me – obviously the second year in a row – but I’ve still got a lot to do, I’ve got to keep working hard.

I’ve got to keep improving. The big thing for me, after last season, is I wanted to put my chances away more. I got a lot of chances last season that I wasn’t putting away.”

two teams were drawn together for 2018 FIFA World Cup

for years and have played each other more than any other nation, with 113 official matches. Fans of England will be pleased to here that they have the better record overall in the fixture, with 48 wins to Scotland. It’s this success that they will be hoping to continue on 10th June. The qualification in the UEFA group F and previously met in November 2016, where England won 3-0.

The teams and fans will head to Glasgow on 10th June and we wish Dele and his teammates the best of luck! 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.

2016

Fisks 85 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7AY T 01268 510510 F 01268 697126 E canvey@fisks.co.uk

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DORSET WAY, CANVEY £227,000

HARVEST RD, CANVEY OIEO £265,000

Well-presented two bedroom mid-terraced property including a modern kitchen, good size lounge/diner and a well-proportioned garden.

Energy Band – D.

Offered with no onward chain is this beautifully presented three bedroom property with a spacious lounge, open plan kitchen and a garage to the rear. Energy Band – E.

CALL 01268 510510

CALL 01268 510510

KORNDYK AVENUE, CANVEY £310,000

MALVERN AVENUE, CANVEY £274,995

Close to the town centre is this charming home offering an L-shaped lounge/diner, two bathrooms and four/five bedrooms. The rear garden is west facing. Energy Band - F.

Beautifully presented detached bungalow featuring two double bedrooms, a cosy lounge/diner, conservatory and a well maintained garden. Energy Band – F.

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CALL 01268 510510

LONG ROAD, CANVEY £299,995

SPRINGFIELD ROAD, CANVEY £330,000

Two bedroom semi-detached bungalow set in a secluded and large garden with a spacious lounge and good size kitchen. Energy Band – Awaiting.

Well-proportioned detached property benefiting from a lounge, kitchen/diner, conservatory and low maintenance garden.

Energy Band – D.

CALL 01268 510510

CALL 01268 510510

SOUTHFALLS ROAD, CANVEY £260,000

BERG AVENUE, CANVEY £230,000

Three bedroom semi-detached chalet property offering a lengthy lounge/diner and ample parking. Located within Leigh Beck School catchment area. Energy Band – E.

This charming one bedroom link-detached bungalow benefits from a front facing lounge, galley style kitchen and good size study/second bedroom. Energy Band – D.

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ROSEMEAD, BENFLEET OIRO £350,000

CARO ROAD, CANVEY £355,000

A very well-presented three bedroom semidetached property with a well-proportioned lounge, modern kitchen/dining area and a south facing garden. Energy Band – D.

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac is this lovely linkdetached home with a spacious lounge, kitchen/dining area and a conservatory. Energy Band – D.

CALL 01268 510510

CALL 01268 510510

MORNINGTON ROAD, CANVEY £395,000

COLLINDALE CLOSE, £365,000 CANVEY 

A charming fully detached property offering a separate dining room, lengthy conservatory, four bedrooms and a west facing garden.

Energy Band – D.

Detached three/four bedroom property set on a large corner plot. The lounge is particularly large and the kitchen/diner area is perfect for family dining. Energy Band – D.

CALL 01268 510510

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At home with Flawless finishes, stylish accessories and an understated glam – for homeware this season, you only need to head to one place4

All Images Credited - Oliver Bonas

AT HOME WITH OLIVER BONAS

What started with a generous friend bringing back gifts from his travels for others has now excelled into over 60 stores nationwide. Oliver Bonas opened its first shop in Fulham in 1993 and fast-forward over 20 years, they’re the go-to place for trendy and unique finds, gifts, clothes and homeware.

Continuing the theme of bringing the outside in is Oliver Bonas’ brand new and exciting range of plant pots. Vibrant in design, eclectic in colour and perfectly mix matched in style, add one or more to your home and you won’t look back. Starting from £6, everyone can afford to be fashionable this season.

Taking inspiration from a range of influences across genres and eras, it’s the homeware section that really got us talking this month and it’s perfect for summer.

With a selection of prints, colourful cushions, contemporary cups and décor accessories – it’s so hard to pick one favourite from the Oliver Bonas SS17 home collection. From motivational quotes that are perfect for the office to funky chairs and cushions as well as a selection of coloured love heart bowls, you’ll find everything in this one stop shop.

Metallic is one trend that isn’t going anywhere and the new spring summer collection has a number of gold and glass items. From wall art to photo frames, lamps and more, you’ll certainly be spoilt for choice.

Another one of our favourite trends for 2017 is faux fur and Oliver Bonas’ texture collection is everything you could want and more. From pale pink, sky blue and earthy greens, scatter your chosen few on beds, sofas, spare chairs – wherever you have space!

Natural colours and materials are huge this year and Oliver Bonas have made a great example of this.

Rattan is high on the agenda bringing the textures we would usually find outdoors, indoors. Perfect for creating a natural earthy feel in interiors, why not pair with green shades and complimentary neutrals?

We love the rattan furniture collection available from Oliver Bonas and accessorised with bright cushions, can make seasonal transitions with ease. Dare to be brave? Add a rattan swing chair as a focal point and relax back into it, drifting off into your dreams.

Thoughts may have turned to alfresco dining and Oliver Bonas have a range of brightly coloured Mose lanterns which will look fabulous once the sun’s gone down. Arriving in store in June, grab them while they’re hot! We also love the tea light holders, which will create a stylish affair, inside or out.

The latest collection appears to have a strong nod towards the current Scandinavian trend, which is sweeping across Britain. What’s more, unlike most design crazes, this one doesn’t appear to be going anywhere. For more information and stockist details, head to www.oliverbonas.com n

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.

AWARD WINNING

2016

Benfleet & Canvey

Canary Wharf, Docklands & Royal Docks

Fisks Docklands Suite 2 Parker House, Admirals Way, Marsh Wall, London, E14 9UQ T 0207 517 8810 F 0207 517 7902 E docklands@fisks.co.uk

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NEW ATLAS WHARF, E14 £550,000-£575,000

ROYAL WHARF, E16 £700,000-£725,000

Leasehold - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment featuring a large reception room with views across the park towards the River Thames.

Energy Band – Awaiting.

Leasehold - Off plan sale, 3 bedroom apartment expected to complete in June 2017. The property benefits from a direct river view from the living room. Energy Band – Awaiting.

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CALL 0207 517 8810

OXYGEN BUILDING, E16 £320,000-£350,000

CRAIG TOWER, E3 £475,000-£500,000

Leasehold - 1 bedroom apartment offering a large double bedroom, open plan kitchen, engineered wooden floor and floor to ceiling windows. Energy Band – Awaiting.

Leasehold - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment including a high quality open plan kitchen, ensuite to master and access to a large balcony.

Energy Band – Awaiting.

CALL 0207 517 8810

CALL 0207 517 8810

TEQUILA WHARF, E14 £298 pw

THE LUMIRE BUILDING, E16 £315 pw

Well-proportioned one bedroom apartment that comes fully furnished with wooden flooring and a fully fitted open-plan kitchen. Energy Band – B.

Brand new one bedroom apartment available furnished or unfurnished. The kitchen and bathroom are of a high specification. Energy Band – B.

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CALL 0207 517 8810

WHARFSIDE POINT SOUTH E14 £392 pw

PAN PENINSULA, E14 £385 pw

Stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment available fully furnished with a balcony that boasts south facing views of the O2 Dome and River Thames. Energy Band - D.

One bedroom apartment finished to a high specification including a contemporary kitchen, stone finish luxury bathroom and access to a good size balcony. Energy Band – B.

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LANDMARK TOWER WEST, E14 £420 pw

TALISMAN TOWER, E14 £750 pw

One bedroom luxury apartment that has been tastefully furnished featuring floor to ceiling glazing, comfort cooling throughout and engineered wood flooring. Energy Band – B.

Furnished three bedroom apartment including an open plan reception and kitchen benefiting from floor to ceiling windows and access to a west facing balcony. Energy Band - B.

CALL 0207 517 8810

CALL 0207 517 8810

MARC BRUNEL HOUSE, E1W £495 pw

DISCOVERY DOCK WEST, E14 £475 pw

Brand new one bedroom apartment featuring dark oak engineered wooden flooring, riverside balcony and a generously proportioned bedroom. Energy Band – B.

Furnished two bedroom apartment offering a huge terrace boasting direct dock views, floor to ceiling windows and a secure parking bay.

Energy Band – D.

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Bigger How to

make a space feel

Modern living areas are becoming smaller but there are some clever design tricks to make your place feel twice the size4

HOW TO MAKE A SPACE FEEL BIGGER

We all want more space in our home but finding it is one of life’s most difficult tasks. Small rooms are a burden yet move into a big house and you’ll find yourself filling it with more items, once more taking up that much needed space. However, did you know there are some simple and effective design tips to maximise space and make your home feel twice the size?

The most obvious thing to do to clear space is to ditch unnecessary furniture. This isn’t to say that you should send everything to the charity shop but when was the last time you used that sofa in the spare room? Chunky furniture is a luxury that small homes cannot afford.

Swapping bulky cupboards and chest of drawers for a simple clothes rail is a great tip and why not make some extra money by selling old clothes? It can be difficult to decide what to get rid of but by rule of thumb, if you haven’t used or worn it in the past year, chances are you won’t miss it.

Light coloured and transparent furniture will enhance the feeling of space by making your room feel brighter.

If you can see space around the room then it tricks your eyes into thinking that there is vast amount of area. Mirrors can also be used to enhance the feeling

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of space by bouncing light around the room. Not only do they look great but they can also be hung on walls, minimising floor space. It is a myth that small rooms need small furniture, instead add oversized lights or wall art. Small objects in a small room actually have an adverse effect and will make your home seem smaller.

With living space becoming smaller and smaller, the need for spaces to be multifunctional is now a necessity. By using a sofa bed in the living room, you now have a guest bedroom and why not turn the space under your stairs into a cloakroom or office?

One of the benefits of small space living is that you can pull off quirky storage methods. If you haven’t got space sideways, go upwards! Use floor to ceiling storage cupboards in the kitchen and use items that can double up as something else. Place that spare chair next to your bed and accessorise with a pile of books and a lamp – there you have it, storage and a table in one.

Open shelving is also versatile and can look great.

Finally, it’s a well-known fact that dark colours will make your room appear smaller so when decorating opt for light and natural colours and materials n

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Bigger How to

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Benfleet Fisks Ltd 146 London Road Benfleet Essex, SS7 5SQ T: 01268 565555 F: 01268 566291 E: benfleet@fisks.co.uk

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Canvey Fisks Ltd 85 Furtherwick Road Canvey Island Essex, SS8 7AY

Members of NAEA (National Association of Estate Agents) and ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents).

T: 01268 510510 F: 01268 697126 E: canvey@fisks.co.uk

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Docklands Fisk Docklands Ltd Suite 2 Parker House Admirals Way Marsh Wall London, E14 9UQ

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

T: 0207 517 8810 F: 0207 517 7902 E: docklands@fisks.co.uk Head Office 146a London Road Benfleet Essex, SS7 5SQ T: 01268 750000 F: 01268 758921 E: office@fisks.co.uk Property Management: 0207 517 8811

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