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MOVIE’S MAIN MAN BREATHE FRESH AIR INTO YOUR HOME THE INTERIOR HOT LIST PLUS ALL OF THIS MONTH’S PROPERTIES

Contents Movie’s main man Rumours are rife surrounding the return of the BBC crime drama Luther but if you need your fix of Idris Elba now, take a look at his upcoming films.

Breathe fresh air into your home It doesn’t have to be spring for an overhaul of your home so use these top tips to help you can the clutter and make the most of your home this autumn.

The interior hot list We’ve compiled a list of the hottest homeware buys to keep your property up to date this season so for a dreamy house, look no further.

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 October edition of our Gateway magazine.

With the summer over now is the time to act so that you can move into your new home before Christmas. There is still time to find your ideal property, but you do need to start looking now and to bring your own home to the market if you need to sell.

Money, or maybe better still mortgage money, is still available at very competitive rates with some lenders offering fixed deals between

John Pring FNAEA (Honoured) & MARLA | Director

2 and 5 years. Will rates start to move up? I think the answer is yes, particularly in view of the Governor of the Bank of England’s latest comments, perhaps as early as November and certainly in the New Year. The expectation is for the first move to be 0.25%, reversing the last move downwards from the historically low rate of 0.5%. Will this affect the market? In practical terms no, not least there are so many borrowers on fixed rates, coupled with the more stringent affordability tests that the lenders have put in place following the crash.

The Government is clearly focusing on the housing market, announcing policies to address the shortage of properties. The recently announced policy to extend the Help to Buy Scheme will undoubtedly help more first time buyers get onto the housing ladder.

In this edition we are focusing on interior design and we hope that you will find these articles useful.

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

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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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ROMSEY CLOSE, BENFLEET £399,950 Brand new four bedroom semi-detached property in Benfleet. Built to a high specification, including an en-suite to master bedroom, fitted kitchen and ground floor cloakroom. 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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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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OVERTON DRIVE, BENFLEET £325,000 Modernised and refurbished three bedroom property with downstairs cloakroom, modern kitchen/diner and a wide frontage with potential to extend (STPP). Energy Band - D.

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WOODSIDE AVE, BENFLEET £300,000-£315,00 0 Three bedroom semi-detached property with a garage, four piece bathroom and a south facing garden. Energy Band – D.

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UPLANDS ROAD, BENFLEET ÂŁ310,000 Vacant three bedroom semidetached property located in South Benfleet offered with no onward chain, featuring a fantastic sized lounge, kitchen/diner and a garage.

Energy Band - Awaiting.

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KENTS HILL ROAD, BENFLEET ÂŁ345,000 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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Movie’s main man Rumours are rife surrounding the return of the BBC crime drama Luther but if you need your fix of Idris Elba now, take a look at his upcoming films 4

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MOVIE’S MAIN MAN Britain’s favourite

Actor, musician and DJ – Idris Elba is one busy man. From upcoming films to exciting TV projects, it seems there is just no stopping him!

Fans of Idris Elba’s crime drama series Luther are celebrating the fact that the series is coming back with a bang. Already the fifth series is being described as “utterly heart-stopping,” but with filming set to begin in early 2018, it doesn’t look as if it’ll be on our screens soon.

However if you can’t wait until next year for your Idris fix then fear not. Coming to cinemas on 27th October 2017, Thor: Ragnarok is the next film in the Marvel Cinematic Thor film franchise. Idris will star alongside Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Cate Blanchett to name a few. The film tells the story of Thor who must defeat the Hulk in a gladiatorial duel in time to save Asgard from Hela and the coming Ragnarok. In addition to this, on 6th October, The Mountain Between Us was also released starring Idris. Depicting themes of adventure and hope, the plot is based on two strangers who are stranded after a tragic plane crash and must forge a connection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow covered mountain.

However that’s not all, as in December Idris has another film set for release entitled Molly’s Game, which is set around the

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true story of an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target.

Best known for his portrayal of drug lord and aspiring businessman Russell Bell in The Wire, Detective Luther in the BBC One series Luther and Nelson Mandela in the 2013 biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Idris has had a successful career. Idris has also appeared in a number of films such as American Gangster in 2007, Thor in 2011 and 2015’s Beasts of No Nation. In addition to his acting work, the 43-year old is also a DJ under the name DJ Big Drills and a hip-hop soul musician.

Despite his successes, Idris still doesn’t understand his attraction.

“Look, when I wasn’t on television or in films, I didn’t get any special attention when I went out. Some beautiful people always attract attention. I didn’t until I got on television. So I’m on these lists only because I’m on television.” However, whether he believes in his looks or not, he’s got to believe in his ability! Idris has been nominated for over forty awards and even managed to win a few.

2017 has certainly been a great year for Idris and we can’t wait to see what he’s got planned in 2018 n

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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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ESSEX CLOSE, CANVEY ISLAND £325,000 Stunning three bedroom semidetached bungalow offering a spacious kitchen, large sunny rear garden, garage and off street parking, located within walking distance to the seafront.

Energy Band – Awaiting.

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ST GEORGES WALK, CANVEY £250,000 This spacious three bedroom family home is situated in a quaint location and comprises of a lovely size lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, good size rear garden and a garage. The property also offers direct access to Benfleet C2C train line into London Fenchurch Street. Energy Band – E.

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KEER AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND £400,000 Offering wonderful space throughout for the growing family with great transport links and the seafront close to hand, this four bedroom property offers a great size modern fitted kitchen, a bright and airy lounge/diner and a conservatory. Energy Band – D.

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CHURCH PARADE, CANVEY ISLAND OIEO £360,000 Large detached family home with four spacious bedrooms, 22ft lounge, separate dining room, one and half size garage and parking for several cars.

Energy Band – C.

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HALLET ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND OIEO £235,000 This well-maintained newly decorated two double bedroom detached bungalow is in a great condition and sits in a great location. The property offers a bright and airy kitchen, extended lounge/diner and a low maintenance rear garden.

Energy Band – D.

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KINGS PARK, CANVEY ISLAND OIRO £170,000 This bright and airy two bedroom park home is located close to Kings indoor swimming pool complex, local supermarket and peaceful lake area. The property is offered with no onward chain and benefits from a fitted kitchen, double glazing throughout, newly installed wet room, ensuite shower room and a good size lounge.

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Breathe fresh air into your home It doesn’t have to be spring for an overhaul of your home so use these top tips to help you can the clutter and make the most of your home this autumn4

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BREATHE FRESH AIR INTO YOUR HOME Britain’s favourite

It doesn’t have to be spring for an overhaul of your home.

Anytime is the right time to declutter your life and make your home a haven once again. Of course, this is easier said than done. There’s a little bit of a hoarder in every one of us when we internally battle against donating or recycling something that we haven’t used since 2004. Unfortunately, the head must rule the heart where de-cluttering is concerned. We’ve compiled some tips to help you can the clutter.

1. Start small to achieve big things. The worst thing that you could do when de-cluttering your home is to take on too much at any one time. Tackle a single closet or an area at a time rather than a whole room. It’s less daunting and when your experience hasn’t been too traumatising, you’re far more likely to take on another project.

2. Make sure the things you’ve decided to donate or recycle end up in their final destination. All too often you can make the brave decisions to do away with an item but it will slowly make it’s way back onto the top shelf of the closet if you don’t escort it out of the house.

3. Where would we be without Oprah? She’s even come up with a handy system to help you decide which clothes you should donate. Reverse the direction your hangers are facing and rotate them back when you’ve worn an item. Within a few months you should be able to see what you’ve actually been wearing. There’s little point in keeping garments to gather dust when someone else in need could be enjoying them.

4. Select furniture with de-cluttering in mind. Choose clever items like beds with hidden storage, coffee tables with shelving and ottomans, which open up to allow storage underneath.

5. Keep it simple. You probably don’t need 6 cushions on your sofa or every copy of Vogue you’ve ever owned on the coffee table. Store things away until you need them. This is especially important in the kitchen when displaying herbs and spices, utensils and gadgets can clutter up workspaces and make your space look untidy.

6. Divide the multiples. Sometimes we can end up stockpiling many of the same items ‘just in case’ we may ever need it in the future. The trouble is we may never need it. Whilst being prepared has always worked for scouts, they have never been known for their de-cluttering abilities.

Be bold, go forth and declutter! 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.

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Canary Wharf, Docklands & Royal Docks

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CRAIG TOWER, E3 £470,000-£490,000

CAPITAL WHARF, E1W £775,000-£800,000

Leasehold - Two bedroom, two bathroom apartment including a high quality open plan kitchen, en-suite to master and access to a large balcony. Energy Band – Awaiting.

Leasehold – Stunning two bedroom, two bathroom luxury apartment including a large living room with a good size balcony and an ensuite bathroom. Energy Band – C.

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NEW ATLAS WHARF, E14 £520,000

BARRIER POINT, E16 £650,000-£675,000

Leasehold – Well-proportioned two bedroom, two bathroom (one en-suite) apartment to include a separate fully fitted kitchen and good size living room. Energy Band – B.

Leasehold – Three bedroom apartment offering a living room with a good size patio balcony, a separate kitchen and an en-suite shower room.

Energy Band – Awaiting.

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NARROW STREET, E14 £415 pw

ST DAVIDS SQUARE, E14 £430 pw

Two bedroom, one bathroom apartment offering a large lounge and a separate kitchen. A secure underground parking bay is included in the rent. Energy Band – C.

Fully furnished two bedroom, two bathroom apartment situated in the popular development St David's Square benefiting from partial south facing river views. Energy Band – C.

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ALASKA BUILDING, E16 £440 pw

NEW ATLAS WHARF, E14 £350 pw

Two bedroom, two bathroom apartment including a high specification kitchen and bathroom with an en-suite to the master bedroom. Energy Band – B.

Furnished one bedroom apartment with west facing views, including a separate kitchen, high specification bathroom and a large reception room with a balcony. Energy Band – C.

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MARINA HEIGHTS, E14 £475 pw

DUNDEE WHARF, E14 £475 pw

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

Furnished two bedroom, two bathroom apartment benefiting from an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom and a separate kitchen. Energy Band – C.

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DUNBAR WHARF, E14 £525 pw

DISCOVERY DOCK WEST, E14 £560 pw

Spacious two bedroom, two bathroom 'duplex' apartment with direct river views, offered unfurnished and including a large lounge and a separate kitchen. Energy Band – B.

Beautifully presented two bedroom, two bathroom apartment featuring a good size balcony affording views of Canary Wharf skyline. Energy Band – C.

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The interior hot list

We’ve compiled a list of the hottest homeware buys to keep your property up to date this season so for a dreamy house, look no further4

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THE INTERIOR HOT LIST Britain’s favourite

1. Round Velvet Yellow Cushion – M&S £25.00. We love this regal colour and elegantly placed on your sofa this autumn will get everyone talking.

5. Set Of Three Tealight Holders – Next £16.00. Scatter as individuals or group together and make your room glow with design.

2. M atthew Williamson Vase Debenhams £10.00. Who said you had to put flowers in vases? This vase looks great on tables, mantelpieces or anywhere you have space.

6. Large Marble Object – Sainsbury’s £14.00. Marble is huge in interior trends right now and this subtle but chic ornament is perfect for autumn.

3. Biba Marble Bar Set – House of Fraser £50.00. Get your friends round and get cracking with this amazing cocktail set. What’s more the marble design is bang on trend and will look fantastic stored on the worktop side.

4. Four Part Photo Frame – New Look £7.99. Can’t choose between your favourite holiday photos? With this rose gold frame you don’t have to.

7. Gold Ikat Cushion – Very £15.00. Simply throw on your sofa with a matching gold blanket for a dreamy interior.

8. Gold Sunbeam Mirror – Very £159.00. Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? We think the answer is obvious… THIS MIRROR. 9. Pineapple Cocktail Cup – Oliver Bonas £26.00. This cup is so cute that

you might not want to drink out of it but nevertheless it’s a must have!

10. Modena Gold Block Frame – Oliver Bonas £18.00. Now your photos really can be ‘pretty as a picture’ with this gold and blue frame. Perfect as a gift, why not gift yourself?

11. Renaissance Marble Coasters – Sainsbury’s £12.00. Who knew coasters could be so trendy? We think marble is just one trend that isn’t in a hurry.

12. Kaleido Hexagon Tray – Amara £25.00. Is there anything dreamier than breakfast in bed served from a stylish tray? We think not.

Alternatively, place in the middle of your dining table and let it take centre stage 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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