Robinson Jackson Group Moving Magazine Edition 110

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Find your next home today 100s of properties inside

FEATURing Mortgages - the best choice ever?

SELLERS - TAKE THE Hassle OUT OF VIEWINGS A STROLL ROUND catford & lewisham

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contents 04 - ALL ABOUT CATFORD & LEWISHAM South East London is hot property right now but if you’ve been priced out of Peckham, why not consider Catford or Lewisham for period charm, transport links and excellent value for money?

18 - MORTGAGES – THE BEST CHOICE EVER?

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In this issue we speak to mortgage expert Mark Alexander about the current choice and affordability of home loans in what’s being called the best mortgage market ever.

26 - HASSLE-FREE VIEWINGS Not everyone is happy showing people around their home so we offer every seller accompanied viewings. We explore the benefits of having a professional by your side.

44 - RECIPES: THE SWEET SPOT It is possible to create delicious desserts without tons of sugar.

Here’s our favourite recipes where there’s less of the sweet stuff.

54 - HOME ACCESSORIES: BRILLIANT BOTANICALS

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Go green and bring the outside in with tropical prints, lush shades of green and indoor plants. Find inspiration in our selection of brilliant botanicals.

67 - WORDS OF THANKS There’s no better endorsement of our services than testimonials direct from our clients. Read the latest reviews written by people we have helped.

OUR PROPERTIES Last, but certainly not least, you can find a selection of our properties for sale and to let throughout this magazine. You can also go online to robinson-jackson.com to see our full portfolio of homes; searchable by price, postcode, number of bedrooms and property type.

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If you would like us to feature your property for sale or to let in the next edition of our magazine,contact your local branch today.

Our cover image is with thanks to curtains.com.

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THIS MONTH’S GUEST EDITOR IS CHRIS PERKINS, OWNER PARTNER AT OUR CATFORD & LEWISHAM OFFICES This is a very special edition of our Moving magazine as we celebrate a new record month for listings (that’s homes we’ve been asked to sell), which has thrilled the whole company. Our staff work extremely hard, 7 days a week, so it’s fantastic that their diligence continues to pay off and the public like what we do.

We appreciate that there’s lots of agent choice in the market but the public understand that The Robinson Jackson Group - with our 50-year history - is the trusted option when looking to achieve the best price for a property. We ensure the sales or lettings experience is as smooth as possible for everyone, delivered with a friendly yet professional style of personal service.

In addition to great choice, the mortgage market is very favourable for buyers and investors looking to borrow money.

It’s a sad phenomenon that many High Street lenders have moved their mortgage teams away from local branches into central locations, where it is only possible to contact advisors via ‘phone – with calls lasting hours. We buck this trend by offering in-house mortgage advisors as we feel a face-to-face appointment is what the public want. For more on today’s mortgage market, see page 18 Our face-to-face contact also extends to viewings. We don’t believe vendors should be left to show people around their own home, therefore we offer to accompany every viewing we organise. Read about the benefits of accompanied viewings on page 26.

Please include us on your short list if you are considering agent options. Almost 1,000 homeowners and landlords contact us every month to discuss the value of their property and the services we provide. Why not join them by calling us today?

As we move through the coming months, I anticipate conditions in the property market to stay pretty consistent. If you have plans to move home, my advice is to pursue them.

Ask our branches to organise some viewings for you, speak to our independent mortgage advisers and go for it!

With homeowners keen to sell through us, buyers are currently presented with a wonderful choice of property across our 25 offices in London and Kent. Certainly at my two offices in Catford and Lewisham we have houses and apartments to suit most tastes. You can read more about these wellconnected areas on page 4.

Lastly, we’ve also included some inspirational features in Moving – turn to page 44 for our favourite dessert recipes and page 54 for the latest botanical-themed home accessories.

Don’t forget, contact us between 8-8 seven days a week if any of the featured properties catch your eye or if you’d like your own property valued.

This magazine is published by The Robinson Jackson Group, hereinafter referred to as “the publisher”. The publisher retains the right to all ‘work’, hereinafter defined as such work is wholly the property of the publisher and may not be copied, quoted or reproduced in any form without the express written permission of the publisher. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the work, the publisher cannot be held responsible for any errors, misfortune, injury or damage that occurs there from. All prices correct at the time of going to press. All rights reserved. © 2012-2017

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Catford & Lewisham Every issue we focus on one of our local areas.

This time we look at two together – Catford and Lewisham – neighbouring towns in South East London.

For many, moving home is all about location, location, location - not necessarily where the property is situated itself but where you can get to with ease. Commuters and frequent travellers are already spoiled for choice if they choose to live in Lewisham or Catford, and a new transport development on the horizon is causing a stir.

Lewisham is already an epicentre for commuting, with mainline trains to London Bridge, Cannon Street, Victoria and Charing Cross – all less than a 25 minute journey. Lewisham also has a DLR station, with trains to Canary Wharf, Bank and beyond. Catford enjoys two mainline stations – Catford Bridge and Catford – the latter proving a fast and frequent service to Blackfriars, Farringdon and St. Pancras for a broad range of travel options.

The transport choice doesn’t stop there, however. In addition to the three main transport hubs are five supporting rail

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stations throughout Lewisham borough - St John’s, Ladywell, Hither Green, Lee and Elverson Road, all complemented by a reliable bus service.

It is what’s promised, however, that is sparking interest among a new wave of buyers and tenants. A proposed extension of the Bakerloo Tube line to Lewisham has already prompted a small avalanche of articles in the London press, bringing the town’s attention to the moving masses. Although the plan is still at the consultation stage, and details of the exact route and station locations are not confirmed, property buyers are factoring in a suggestion of the Tube as part of a longterm investment strategy. If given the green light, work is not expected to start on the extension until 2023 and a service not running until 2028 but the mere thought of the underground in Lewisham is already generating interest.

“Lewisham and Catford are regaining their status as busy London towns,” comments Chris Perkins, the branch’s Owner Partner. “They are so close to Central London and becoming more sophisticated month-by-month that it was only a matter of time before they caught up with areas such as Dulwich, Forest Hill, Greenwich, Blackheath, Peckham and New Cross.

The housing stock is what movers are most surprised by. Period

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Manor House & Gardens - thanks to fatcrowphotography.com

gems and architectural masterpieces are plentiful - some need a little tender loving care but they present wonderful development opportunities and the ability to really add value.”

The teams at our Catford and Lewisham branches hold waiting lists for some of Lewisham borough’s most coveted roads and it comes as no surprise that they are lined with period properties: “The area’s desirable streets include Quentin Road, Dacre Park, Church Terrace, Lewisham Park, Belmont Hill and Oakcroft Road, where you’ll find large detached houses from the 1920s. Somerset Gardens off Loampit Hill is another favourite - a small, leafy enclave of flat-fronted Victorian terraces with some very attractive decorative ironwork,” adds Chris, “but what marks out properties in Catford and Lewisham is the price – they are far more affordable than similar types in South West London, for example.”

Despite Lewisham’s town status, there are Conservation Areas where some of the best Victorian and Edwardian properties lie, with home movers jostling for the two-bedroom artisan houses and the French baroque-style dwellings. “That’s not to say all Catford and Lewisham’s homes are heritage,” adds

Chris, “Mixed in with the period architecture are many brand new apartments, especially around the train stations, that provide modern living in the most central of locations.”

If you have a property to sell or let in SE6, SE13 or elsewhere in the Lewisham borough, we’d be delighted to give you a free, no obligation valuation. Contact your local branch to find out more.

With thanks to Transport for London

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We asked the teams at our local branches to reveal their favourite places to eat, drink, shop and socialise in Catford & Lewisham.

1. Manor House and Gardens The Manor House was home to the Baring family, whose bank was broken by rogue trader Nick Leeson in 1995. The house, now a library, sits in a pretty park and the surrounding Lee Manor conservation area is the result of the Baring family’s decision to sell off its land. Explore the walled flower garden, wild flower area, lake, fountain, children’s playground, an ice house, sports facilities and the café.

2. Lewisham shopping Lewisham Shopping Centre has been the borough’s premier retail destination for over four decades, and the indoor mall is complemented by a cluster of shops outside and a vibrant street market. The market sells everything from fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers and fashion items to multicultural produce and street food. Although Lewisham town centre has a good selection of shops, big changes are in the pipeline for the town centre, with a huge multi-million-pound regeneration programme currently under way. Catford also has the great Broadway street market and a number of small retail parks.

3. Model Market Lewisham is one of the latest towns to get the Street Feast treatment, with the organisers setting up a night market and social hub every Friday and Saturday from 5pm, and on Sundays from 2pm. A collection of pop-up catering vans, street food stalls and bars gather at 196 Lewisham High Street, providing a lively focal point in SE13, known collectively as Model Market. Come the weekend, the air is full of mouth watering aromas as chefs bring flavours of South America, Taiwan, Japan, Mexico, Argentina and the Caribbean to Lewisham. There’s also the Rum Bar for cocktails, and Winyl for the best wine and DJs spinning exclusively from vinyl.

4. The Glass Mill Leisure Centre The £20 million Glass Mill Leisure Centre in Loampit Vale is a work of architectural wonder, with a distinctive coloured mosaic-style façade. Inside doesn’t disappoint either, with a 25-metre, eight-lane swimming pool, a learning pool, exercise studios, a gym, a crèche, a café, and spa therapy and treatment rooms. There’s even an indoor climbing wall to keep the most adventurous entertained.

5. Gennaro Delicatessen This family-run Italian deli is a must visit, especially if you value authentic ingredients and want to support an independent business. Step inside and admire the selection of pasta, cheese, charcuterie, coffee, bread, olive oil, sodas and

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wine. Deli manager Antonio will be delighted to advise you on what’s new in, what’s freshest and what must fill your shopping basket.

6. London Sivan Kovil This stunning Hindu temple has been reconstructed in accordance to the ancient Saiva scriptures and was one of the first of its kind to be built as a traditional Lord Shiva temple in Europe. The architecture and intricate details inside and out are best seen up close, so contact the temple to organise a visit.

7. Broadway Theatre The Broadway Theatre (formerly known as the Lewisham Theatre) is a theatre in the Rushey Green neighbourhood of Catford, offering a full programme of events and performances. The Grade II listed building was built in 1932 and is a fine example of Art Deco design, guaranteeing a traditional theatre experience. Shows play out in either the 800-seat main theatre or in a small, intimate 80-seat studio theatre.

8. Catford Constitutional Club Don’t be put off by the name as the Catford Constitutional Club is now under the wing of the Antic London pub chain – a powerhouse in turning neglected venues into fashionable hotspots and a company quoted in The Guardian as the spearhead of ‘granny chic’. This means there’s a retro vibe, vintage furnishings and original period features paired with artisan food, real ale and regular events – pub quizzes, comedy nights and film specials included.

9. Catford Bridge Tavern Recently reopened following extensive refurbishment work after a fire, the Catford Bridge Tavern is one of SE6’s best pubs. Luckily the historic façade escaped damage and the refit saw the addition of a brilliant roof terrace. Trip Advisor reviews rate the Sunday lunch and there’s high praise for the well stocked bar. The annual Catford Beer Festival was hosted by the pub in 2017, with over 40 tipples, live music and street food. Well worth a visit.

10. Mountsfield Park, Catford There are loads of great parks in Lewisham borough but Mountsfield is a real hidden gem. The emphasis is on a family friendly vibe with basketball and tennis courts, a dedicated football pitch and a children’s play park. For a more leisurely visit, enjoy the homemade ice cream in the tea room or take in the stunning panoramic view from the bandstand.

Mountsfield Park also hosts Lewisham borough’s annual People’s Day each July - a festival that attracts crowds of over 30,000.

Photography thanks to: Fat Crow Photography

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welcome to catford

Ardgowan Road, Catford

Three bedroom Victorian Corbett House offered with a chain free sale. Lovely kitchen and modern Bathroom. Gas central heating. Good size living space. Character features including wood burner.

Guide £600,000 Freehold

• Three bedroom Corbett House • Two reception rooms • Large garden with patio area and large lawn area • Fitted kitchen with built in appliances • Modern bathroom with double shower • The popular Corbett Estate • Driveway for Two cars • Chain free sale • EPC Rating - E

With great links into the West End and central London, Catford is currently attracting lots of interest from London commuters and investors who are seeking more for their money. There’s a cosmopolitan feel to the town and some great period properties at attractive prices.

Our office is located on Rushey Green, right in the heart of the town.

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Scott Fletcher - Branch Manager

020 8698 1234 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Southend Lane, Catford

Davenport Road, Catford

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £410,000 - £430,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Bromley Road, Catford Asking £725,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £450,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Winterbourne Road, Catford EPC Rating - F

Asking £350,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Waterbank Road, Catford Guide £525,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - E

Farley Road, Catford EPC Rating - E

Guide £335,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to Lewisham

Glenmere Row, Lee Green

Just a short walk from Lee Train station is this outstanding five bedroom house arranged over four floors and offering such an impressive amount of space.

Guide £600,000 - £660,000 Freehold

• Fantastic location • Close to local amenities • Good transport link • Mid terraced Five bedrooms • Excellent condition • Two bathrooms • Garage • Private rear garden • Balcony off of master bedroom • EPC Rating - Awaiting

If you’re looking for vibrancy, look no further than Lewisham. We still have a thriving market, as well as an indoor shopping centre, and the traders’ banter is infectious. The area offers fabulous opportunities for first-time buyers, families, investors and landlords. Lewisham benefits from a superb overground rail service and a DLR station.

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Dan Catley - Branch Manager

020 8297 8777 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Gilmore Road, Lewisham Guide £325,000 - £357,500 Share of Freehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Elmira Street, Lewisham EPC Rating - D

Campshill Road, Lewisham Guide £325,000 - £357,500 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - B

Shooters Hill Road, Blackheath EPC Rating - C

Belmont Hill, Lewisham Asking £500,000 Share of Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £440,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £525,000 - £577,500 Share of freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Mount Pleasant Road, Hither Green EPC Rating - C

Asking £350,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to belvedere

Burcharbro Road, Bostall Heath

Robinson Jackson recommend your earliest viewing of this fabulous older style detached home which is located in one of our most prestigious roads in Bostall Heath.

• Four bedrooms • Two receptions • Annexe • En-suite to master bedroom • Attractive Garden • Easy to reach of Abbey Wood station • EPC Rating - C

Guide £700,000 - £725,000 Freehold Nuxley Village is at the heart of Belvedere and that’s where you’ll find the Robinson Jackson office. Belvedere retains a friendly atmosphere and is popular with first-time buyers and families. The swing park at the top of the village is perfect for the summer if you have children, while the pubs provide excellent food and entertainment.

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Areas Covered: Belvedere, Abbey Wood, Erith, Greenmead, The Pantiles,

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Jack Glyde - Branch Partner

01322 441010 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Elmbourne Drive, Upper Belvedere OIEO £590,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Shinglewell Road, Erith EPC Rating - D

Milton Road, Belvedere Guide £335,000 - £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Regent Square, Belvedere EPC Rating - F

Woolwich Road, Upper Belvedere Asking £225,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £400,000 - £425,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £375,000 - £385,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Clovelly Road, Bexleyheath EPC Rating - C

OIEO £369,999 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to bexley village

Hurst Road, Bexley Village

Located a short walk away from Bexley station, this 5 bedroom house is a perfect family home. Benefitting with a beautiful large garden and planning permission to extend.

• Large driveway with double garage • An abundance of original period details • Large rear garden • Walking distance to the train station • Planning permission granted for further development • EPC Rating - D

Guide £825,000 Freehold Bexley is one of the most-sought after locations within the borough, with Bexley Village a thriving and unique part of the local make-up. Boutiques, independent shops and a buzzing social scene make Bexley a vibrant place to live and work. Its own mainline train station and walking distance to two of the borough’s grammar schools make Bexley a popular choice.

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Bexleyheath Broadway

Bluewater

London by train

Areas Covered: Bexley Village, Bexley, Blendon, Baldwyns Park, Coldblow,

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Kevin Wooder - Managing Partner

01322 559900 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Tile Kiln Lane, Bexley

Carisbrooke Avenue, Bexley EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £625,000 - £650,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

Guide £500,000 - £525,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

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Carisbrooke Avenue, Bexley

Woodlands Park, Joydens Wood

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £525,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Carisbrooke Avenue, Bexley

Guide £725,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

Hartford Road, Bexley

EPC Rating - Awaiting OIEO £495,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £380,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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Nicola Terrace, Bexleyheath

Set within the perfect location for local shops and transport links is this FIVE bedroom semi-detached family home immaculately presented throughout.

• Five bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Kitchen/breakfast room • Shower room & family bathroom • Beautiful easy to maintain rear garden • Garage to rear • Plenty of off road parking • EPC Rating - D

OIEO £525,000 Freehold Bexleyheath is probably one of Kent’s most versatile commuter towns, with frequent rail services to mainline London stations, favoured by city workers. We are based on the Broadway, which is a very popular shopping destination - where you’ll find The Mall and other major high street outlets.

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Bluewater

M25 Junction 2

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Areas Covered: Bexleyheath, Barnehurst, Bexley, Crayford

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Neil Smith - Branch Manager

020 8298 7000 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Chessington Avenue, Bexleyheath

Watling Street, Bexleyheath

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £450,000 - £465,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Cloudsley Road, Bexleyheath OIEO £485,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - B

Ethronvi Road, Bexleyheath EPC Rating - E

Gravel Hill, Bexleyheath Guide £379,950 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £285,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £585,000 - £643,500 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

Hawthorn Road, Bexleyheath EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £225,000 Shore of Freehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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mortgages: the best choice ever?

Cheaper repayments, loans for movers with just 5% deposits and a more flexible approach to lending presents brilliant opportunities to buy or remortgage in 2017.

not lent enough money to meet their business targets so

If we wrote a feature on the mortgage

each launching a cheaper mortgage than the one just

market at this point last year, we would have said it was an unbelievably

We’ve already seen the first sub-1% product offered – a two-year rate at 0.89% from the Yorkshire Building Society.

Lenders are also in direct competition with one another – released by their rivals - and this makes the amount new borrowers pay back every month smaller.

good time to borrow money, with

It makes sense for customers to access the widest choice

record low mortgage rates and

of mortgages possible. Although tempting to stick with

a wide choice of products. Fast

your current lender or existing bank, you may miss out on

forward 12 months and incredibly,

some of the best deals. “Using an independent mortgage

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advisor is the best way to secure a home loan that meets

better! We spoke to Mark Alexander, the

your needs,” adds Mark. “Independent advisors have

Managing Director at independent mortgage advisors

access to what we call the ‘whole market’ – that means

MortgageFind, to discuss why the current mortgage

mortgages from all lenders, including High Street banks,

market is in the best shape ever.

niche lenders, internet-only providers and exclusive

“The mortgage market is brimming with more affordable

offers only available to finance specialists. We’ve had

home loans,” says Mark. “When the Government’s Help to Buy Mortgage Guarantee Scheme ended, many lenders plugged the gap with new mortgages for those with small deposits, even as low as 5%. Compared to 2016, we’re also seeing some unbelievable five-year fixed rate mortgages

confirmation that HSBC is going to start offering mortgages through independent advisors for the first time, so there is really no need to confine your borrowing to a High Street bank. There’s an independent mortgage advisor available in every branch within The Robinson Jackson

with rates below 2% – with borrowers knowing what

Group – call your local office to make an appointment.”

their monthly repayment will be for the next 60 months.

If the sheer number of loans available isn’t enough to see

There’s good news for investors too with lenders reacting

an in-branch mortgage advisor, the simplicity and speed

to changes within the lettings industry and offering fair

of the process will. “Many buyers come to us complaining

remortgages to landlords with existing buy-to-let loans,

that it’s taken hours and hours on the telephone directly

based on the old rent-to-loan ratios.”

with a lender to try and organise a mortgage – even with

Low rates are certainly the hot topic. “I’m often asked if

their own bank – and then there’s no guarantee that

interest rates will drop any lower and I always point out that the interest rate - set by the Bank of England and reviewed monthly - is a different thing to a mortgage rate. Mortgage rates – which are set by lenders - often adjusts when interest rates do but today, mortgage rates are changing independently of what the Bank of England is doing. This means borrowers don’t have to wait for an interest rate drop to get a cheaper mortgage. Likewise, existing borrowers need not wait to buy a new home to

the customer will get an offer. Using an independent mortgage advisor is often a quicker route to a mortgage or remortgage, with the added advantage that we will assess your financial circumstances while you are with us and only apply for a mortgage we feel you’ll be accepted for. This is where our broad knowledge and access to hundreds of products really counts. We know the specialist lenders who are able to help everyone, including buyers with small deposits, the self employed

get a new mortgage – it’s worth checking to see how

and those in unusual situations.”

much remortgaging could save you. We’d be happy to

Just an hour with one of our in-branch mortgage advisors

review your current rate at any time.”

will set you on the path to a property purchase or

Mark says there are two main reasons why mortgages

remortgage – book an appointment with us and discover

are becoming more affordable: “Many lenders have

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The end of High Street mortgage advisors?

“The trend for High Street banks to remove mortgage advisors from in branch is something we have recognised recently but now our customers are noticing too,” comments Mark. “More frequently, my team is helping borrowers coming into Robinson Jackson branches who have been unable to get a faceto-face appointment with a mortgage advisor in their own bank. Instead they’re being referred to a call centre, which feels cold and impersonal. In other cases, the bank’s offered appointment has been weeks in the future – too late for buyers who want a quick mortgage agreement in principal so they can start making offers on properties they find. We don’t think it’ll be long before there are virtually no mortgage advisors left in banks to meet in person, with all mortgage applications conducted via the telephone. We don’t feel this is reassuring enough given mortgages involve the transfer of hundreds of thousands of pounds and play a pivotal role in the success of a property purchase. Not only can The Robinson Jackson Group’s in-branch mortgage advisors offer same-day face-toface appointments in many cases, we can offer appointments outside of normal office hours and at weekends, working around our customers’ work and family commitments.”

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE

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Maidstone Road, Chatham

We are delighted to present this stunning, large family home on a prestigious road. With five double bedrooms, a gym area and a fantastic 270ft garden.

Guide £800,000 - £850,000 Freehold

• 270ft rear garden with childrens play area • Gym • Five generous bedrooms • Study/office (could be bedroom six) • CCTV and sercurity alarm system • No chain • EPC Rating - E

If you’re thinking of moving to Medway, Chatham and neighbouring Rochester are really good places to start. The area is a hit with first-time buyers and there’s plenty of homes to choose from - from brand new waterside flats through to period conversions. Call into our town centre office to find out what’s for sale in your budget.

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01634 880888 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Victoria Road, Chatham Guide £110,000 - £120,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Island Way East, St Marys Island EPC Rating - D

Guide £220,000 - £230,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - C

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Sallow Close, St Marys Island Guide £350,000 - £375,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

City Way, Chatham EPC Rating - C

Guide £800,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 6 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 5

EPC Rating - C

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Nashenden Lane, Rochester Guide £650,000 - £700,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

Pattens Gardens, Rochester EPC Rating - C

OIEO £325,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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Melrose Avenue, Crayford

Robinson Jackson are pleased to offer this, in our opinion well presented four bedroom detached family home in the sought after ‘Braeburn Park’ Development. Ideally located for Zone 6 station.

• Catchment for grammar schools • Four bedrooms • Open plan kitchen/living area • Two en-suite shower rooms • 14’ lounge • Ground floor WC • EPC Rating - D

OIEO £650,000 Freehold Dartford is the bridge between London and Kent, with the sprawling countryside on its doorstep and great links into the capital. You’ll find our office on the one-way system running through Dartford centre, so look out for us if you’re in town enjoying the shopping or a show at the Orchard Theatre.

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Nick Menzies - Branch Manager

01322 281281 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Esparto Way, South Darenth Guide £230,000 - £240,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Chaplin Court, Sutton at Hone EPC Rating - B

Claremont Cottages, Dartford Guide £250,000 - £260,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - B

Fairfax Court, Dartford EPC Rating - D

Glebelands, Crayford Guide £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £475,000 - £500,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 3

OIEO £220,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

Knights Manor Way, Dartford EPC Rating - E

Guide £300,000 - £320,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to Eltham

Castlewood Drive, Eltham

We are delighted to present to the market this well presented four bedroom house benefiting from an open plan living/diner/kitchen plus a conservatory and garage to the rear. Popular location.

• Four bedrooms • Open plan living/kitchen • Conservatory • Modern bathroom • Ground floor cloakroom • Garage to rear • EPC Rating - D

OIEO £475,000 Freehold Our office in Eltham is always busy, with families and professional couples looking to the town for good commuter links without the southwest London price tag. We have everything from keenly priced ex-local authority homes to the grandest of Victorian houses, with the Eltham Park and Progress estates in high demand.

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Areas Covered: Eltham, Blackheath, Avery Hill, Eltham Heights, Eltham Park, Falconwood, Kidbrooke, Mottingham, New Eltham 24

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Brian Pitzey - Branch Partner

020 8859 9600 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Glenesk Road, Eltham Park OIEO £950,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

Allenswood Road, Eltham EPC Rating - D

Pickwick Court, Mottingham Guide £250,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Dorset Road, Mottingham EPC Rating - E

Wricklemarsh Road, Blackheath OIEO £500,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

OIEO £400,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £375,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

Archery Road, Eltham EPC Rating - E

OIEO £650,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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spotlight

property

hassle-free

VIEWINGS for sellers

Your time is precious so let The Robinson Jackson Group take care of everything, including arranging and accompanying viewings free of charge, 7 days a week.

In a market as busy as ours here in South East London and Kent, viewings can start pretty quickly. But are you ready to liaise with everyone to agree a mutually convenient time to visit your home? Do you have the time to personally show people around? Even a handful of viewings can feel very overwhelming if you have a busy work, family and social life.

Think how you’ll feel when potential buyers arrive. Will you be confident with the sales patter as you take them on a tour of your beloved home? And what will your boss say when you ask for time off because a potential buyer can only make Monday at 11am? Maybe the viewer won’t turn up or if they do, they may start judging your décor and DIY skills. Perhaps they’ll let slip your home is out of their budget and your

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selling, you can relax. The chore of arranging and conducting viewings can be avoided if you choose a local agent with the resources to take care of viewings for you. We have organised and, in many cases, accompanied over 5,000 viewings across our 25 branches to date in 2017, providing our sellers with a reassuring presence and professional advice in person. “It’s a service that’s always been free of charge with us,” comments Lee Franklin, the Branch Manager at Rainham.

“It’s very different elsewhere. Many estate agents who work remotely or don’t have High Street branches leave it to the seller to conduct and even book their own viewings. Hopeful viewers are put in direct contact with the homeowner – emails coming in at 9pm on a Sunday, who needs that?

In some cases, a scheduling and accompanied viewing service is available but it comes with an additional cost

precious time has been wasted.

premium. In our role as estate agents we book viewings

Before you get too worried and we completely put you off

extended office hours, seven days a week – even on Bank

on behalf of our sellers, taking calls from buyers during our

property viewings

Holidays. Scheduling viewings can be time consuming and

has your personal details, there’s nothing stopping them from

frustrating,” adds Lee, “but it’s part of an estate agent’s job

contacting you at inconvenient times at any point during a

- it shouldn’t be left to the seller and it certainly shouldn’t be

property sale. High Street agents are the important buffer

a chargeable extra.”

between buyers and sellers.

Our customers also benefit from our professional ‘filter’ – with

Think of it this way. Under normal circumstances would

a 50 year trading legacy we are used to weeding out the

you let a stranger into your home and roam around every

time wasters, the ‘hobby’ viewers, the voyeurs and those who

room? No? Why should property viewings be any different?

aren’t in a secure position to buy a property. We wouldn’t

Our accompanied viewings are perfect for time-poor sellers

expect a seller to do this or deal with the estimated 20% of

and those who don’t feel comfortable liaising directly with

viewers who turn up late or not at all.

buyers. During our accompanied viewings we’re on hand to

The added beauty of a High Street branch is the key holding aspect, says Lee. “Busy sellers shouldn’t have to wait in for

answer questions, deal with ‘on-the-spot’ offers and take the pressure off sellers.

buyers at the weekend or take time off work to show someone

If you’re already arranging your own viewings and would

round. We offer a secure key holding facility and can take

prefer for a professional to take over, contact us. We

buyers on accompanied viewings without disturbing the

understand your time is precious, so let us deal with the hassle

seller – a service available seven days a week. This leaves

and do the hard work so you can get on with life. Contact

sellers free to get on with their lives and not chase viewers,

your local branch today for more detail - we can normally

dash home to show someone around or keep checking

arrange viewings in 24 hours.

emails. It’s worth remembering that once a potential buyer

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welcome to Gravesend

Crown Lane, Shorne

Situated in the heart of Shorne village is this three bedroom detached bungalow with off road parking to front. Completely refurbished internally to a very high standard. Call now to view.

• Situated in a no through road • Completely refurbished • Off road parking to front • Modern fitted kitchen diner • Village location • EPC Rating - D

OIEO £550,000 Freehold The high speed rail line to St. Pancras has transformed how people view Gravesend. Our office has seen a surge in buyers registering to take advantage of the super-fast 24-minute journey time to London. Luckily we have everything from starter homes to executive properties in our town.

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Andy Plaistowe - Senior Branch Manager

01474 333111 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Filborough Way, Chalk Guide £325,000 - £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Verona Gardens, Gravesend EPC Rating - D

Mariners Way, Northfleet OIEO £335,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

OIEO £380,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Wrotham Road, Gravesend EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - Awaiting OIEO £425,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Darnley Road, Gravesend OIEO £575,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

Chalk Road, Higham EPC Rating - F

Guide £650,000 - £700,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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welcome to New Cross

Helix Road, Brixton

A stunning five bedroom mid terrace Victorian house which has recently been lovingly refurbished and extended by its present owners with enormous sensitivity to the period character of the property.

• Five bedrooms • Stunning condition throughout • No chain • Cellar • Double glazing/gas central heating • Fantastic location • EPC Rating - E

Guide £1,375,000 - £1,400,000 Freehold New Cross has been described as ‘the Shoreditch of the south’ and we have been quick to realise the area’s potential. A cosmopolitan culture and diverse selection of restaurants gives SE14 and the surrounding area an exciting vibe. Our stunning new branch is dedicated to offering buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords the very best experience.

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Mark Audino - Branch Partner

020 7647 7711 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Pincott Place, Brockley Guide £430,000 - £450,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Tarragon Close, New Cross EPC Rating - D

Rotherhithe Street, New Cross Guide £700,000 - £720,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Dog Kennel Hill Estate, East Dulwich EPC Rating - C

Dog Kennel Hill Estate, East Dulwich Guide £300,000 - £320,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £560,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Offers over £315,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

Wrigglesworth Street, New Cross

EPC Rating - D

Guide £475,000 - £500,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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all part of the service For 50 years Robinson Jackson has been offering expert selling & letting advice in South East London & Kent.

To complement our professional staff, here are some of our services that will move you.

1. Sales progression Once you have accepted an offer for your property, you can expect the process to be managed professionally.

Every branch within The Robinson Jackson Group has an exclusive Sales Progressor service dedicated to moving your transaction towards completion within your time scale. A Sales Progressor will be on hand to guide you through every aspect of selling your property, as well as chasing solicitors, lenders and others in your chain.

2. In-branch mortgage advice Every single one of our branches has direct access to an independent mortgage advisor and a meeting with one of our financial experts should be an essential part of your plans. Our mortgage advisors have access to the best deals on the market, even presenting products that aren’t available from High Street lenders. Our mortgage advisors also qualify potential purchasers, giving sellers peace of mind that any buyer put forward is in a sound position to proceed financially.

2D and 3D floor plans, colour brochures and even virtual property tours bring a property to life. Our presentation will deliver maximum impact to the marketing of your home in order to obtain the best price.

6. Reliable conveyancing An experienced conveyancing solicitor will aid your sale.

To make the process as straightforward as possible we will introduce you to Cook Taylor Woodhouse. CTW are one of the top 10 law firms in the country. The conveyancing teams at CTW have close working relationships with our Sales Progressors to ensure the legalities of selling your property are speedily covered and don’t hinder your transaction.

7. Professional photography We believe that presenting your home to its fullest potential gives a distinct advantage so our photography service and 360 tours are available on every property we sell. A professional photographer will visit your home and take stunning photographs for use in our innovative marketing.

8. Online & property portals We advertise all our properties for sale and to rent on Rightmove and Zoopla, plus 500 related websites. Our own website has been designed to make searching as buyerfriendly as possible. And with 50% of all searches now made by mobiles, buyers can now request a viewing any time anywhere 24/7.

9. Tailor made lettings services

3. No Sale, No Fee The ‘no sale, no fee’ policy offered by High Street estate agents can be overlooked by homeowners when evaluating their choice of agent. Other agents - particularly online - may charge an upfront or deferred listing fee and you’ll be legally liable for payment, even if your property is not sold. This also applies if, for whatever reason, you decide not to sell your property.

Property is one of today’s most attractive investment options and it isn’t exclusive to the elite. To make letting simple, we have compiled a team of sales, lettings and property management experts who are dedicated to helping landlords - from first timers to portfolio investors. We tailor our lettings services to suit your circumstances. Our personal service is used by landlords looking for a trusted buy-to-let partner.

4. Available 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week All of our branches are open until late seven days a week, including Sundays and Bank Holidays. You can be assured that we will never miss a lead for your property and are always on hand to offer the best possible advice.

Are you a landlord or first time investor?

5. Presenting your property

If you’d like to know more about our investor services, contact our lettings experts today.

Buying a new home is a very visual experience so we place great emphasis on the way we display our properties. Our

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Kent - 01634 722777

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welcome to north heath

Bexley Road, North Heath

Spacious, well presented & rarely available 3/4 bed Semi located within a short walk of North’ Heath shops, schools & mainline station. Ideal for the growing family with the generous rooms.

• 14’ x 12’ Lounge • 15’ x 12’ Reception 2 • 12’ x 9’ Reception • 3/4 Bedrooms • Ground floor shower room & first floor bathroom • 17’ x 15’ Garage at rear • EPC Rating - Awaiting

From £450,000 Freehold North Heath is one of Kent’s best kept secrets. It’s a town with a real village atmosphere yet located a short commute from the West End. Residents really support the local shops and suppliers here, so if you like a tight-knit community you’ll feel very welcome. There’s an abundance of Victorian houses, 1930s semis and popular ‘Vickers’ style homes.

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Areas Covered: Northumberland Heath, Barnehurst, Erith, Lesney Park,

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Garry Hazell - Branch Partner

01322 340000 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Bexley Road, North Heath

Kempton Close, North Heath

EPC Rating - Awaiting From £450,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Avenue Road, Erith From £240,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Edendale Road, Barnehurst EPC Rating - C

Parkside Avenue, Barnehurst Guide £285,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - Awaiting From £180,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

From £360,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

Mill Road, North Heath EPC Rating - E

Guide £450,000 - £475,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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welcome to orpington

SOLD

The Covert, Petts Wood

A superb 1930’s built ‘Noel Rees’ semi detached house set in a lovely tree lined road. The property offers light and spacious family accommodation with an abundance of character.

• Contemporary fitted kitchen • Wealth of quality fittings • Modern four piece bathroom • Highly desirable road • Immaculate decor in neutral tones • 22ft detached garage & driveway • EPC Rating - E

Guide £750,000 Freehold Orpington has a semi-rural feel, despite its busy High Street and shopping centre. Fantastic schools and facilities make it a hit with families and the M25 is minutes away, with direct links to Sevenoaks by rail. We’d be happy to talk you through the local property market come and see us in our High Street branch.

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John Speer - Branch Partner

01689 833322 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

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Arundel Drive, Chelsfield Asking £395,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Avalon Road, Orpington EPC Rating - D

Asking £525,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

SOLD

Broomhill Road, Orpington Asking £485,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Glentrammon Road, Green Street Green EPC Rating - E

Somerden Road, Orpington Guide £360,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £650,000 - £675,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - E

Wyvern Close, South Orpington EPC Rating - D

Asking £750,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

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welcome to plumstead

Lakedale Road, Plumstead

Over looking Winns Common is this well presented three/four bedroom, two reception period style family home offering versatile accommodation.

Convenient for local bus routes, schools and amenities.

• Two reception rooms • 9ft fitted kitchen • Ground floor bathroom • Separate WC • Stunning views • Double glazing & central heating • EPC Rating - E

Guide £450,000 - £470,000 Freehold Plumstead has a little bit of everything: wide open spaces, beautiful Victorian houses, multi-cultural neighbourhoods and good schools.

We’ve recently benefitted from the Crossrail extension that will run from Woolwich and is due to open in 2018, adding even more commuter choices.

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Tony Murray - Branch Manager

020 8317 4111 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

SOLD

Warland Road, Plumstead Guide £375,000 - £395,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Kirkham Street, Plumstead EPC Rating - E

Guide £350,000 - £370,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

SOLD

Miriam Road, Plumstead Guide £340,000 - £360,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Dallin Road, Shooters Hill EPC Rating - D

Marathon Way, Thamesmead

EPC Rating - Awaiting OIEO £540,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Tynemouth Road, Plumstead

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £380,000 - £400,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Asking £319,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to rainham

Clermont Close, Hempstead

An exceptional detached family residence which has the wow factor, You will be impressed from the minute you step into this elegant family home.

• Secluded location • Sweeping staircase • High Gloss modern kitchen • No chain • Situated on 1/3 of an acre • Parking for many cars plus garage • EPC Rating - D

Asking £835,000 Freehold Pay a visit to our High Street branch and we’ll explain how we’ve been helping stressed-out city workers escape to our semi-rural town.

Rainham retains its country charm yet offers quick links into London – delivering commuters by rail into the capital in under an hour.

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Lee Franklin - Branch Manager

01634 263000 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Park Avenue, Gillingham Offers over £600,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

Collet Walk, Rainham EPC Rating - E

Twydall Lane, Gillingham Offers over £425,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

Northumberland Avenue, Rainham EPC Rating - D

Clavell Close, Gillingham Offers over £240,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Offers over £240,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Asking £335,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

Toronto Road, Gillingham EPC Rating - D

Offers over £225,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to sidcup

Merrilees Road, Sidcup

A stunning development of two brand new luxury semi- detached family homes. Located on a sought after road within easy access of local shops, popular schools and within 0.8 miles of Sidcup Station.

Guide £650,000 Freehold

• Four bedroom semi-detached • En suite to master bedroom • Karndean flooring • First floor family bathroom & ground floor shower room • Fully integrated AEG appliances to the kitchen • Porcelaintiles to kitchen & bathrooms • Off street parking • Chain free • EPC Rating - B

Sidcup is a great place to live, offering high street shopping and a wide variety of property; from starter homes for first-time buyers to large detached houses. Within the Sidcup district is Blackfen which includes a nice mix family run shops. Drop into our corner office on Wellington Parade for the latest properties for sale.

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Andy Greene - Branch Manager

020 8298 0500 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

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Foots Cray Lane, Sidcup Guide £570,000 - £580,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

Baytree Close, Sidcup EPC Rating - E

Guide £335,000 - £345,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

SOLD

Melville Road, Sidcup Offers over £635,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Hatherley Road, Sidcup EPC Rating - D

Blackfen Road, Blackfen Asking £379,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Offers over £300,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

Orchard Rise West, Sidcup EPC Rating - D

Asking £430,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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the sweet spot Call it a pudding, a dessert, a sweet or even ‘afters’, sometimes only a sugary treat will hit the spot. We’ve taken inspiration from the dessert restaurants that have started opening when rounding up our favourite recipes this issue.

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Mango and Ginger Sundae Serves: 1 Prep: 5 mins

Ingredients: • 3 scoops Alpro vanilla ice cream • 2 pieces stem ginger, plus a little of the syrup • 1 ginger nut biscuit • ½ mango

the sweet spot

Method: 1. Finely chop the stem ginger, lightly crush the ginger nut biscuit and roughly dice the mango.

2. Add a scoop of the ice cream to the bottom of a tall glass and sprinkle over a third of the biscuit and stem ginger. Add a third of the mango and drizzle with some of the stem ginger syrup.

3. Continue layering up the sundae until all the ingredients are used.

Berry Coconut Sorbet

Lemon Sorbet

Strawberry Sandesh

Serves: 4 Prep: Pre & post freezing plus 20 mins

Serves: 6 Prep: 10 mins

Serves: 10 Prep: 10 mins Cook:10 mins

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, sliced into 3cm chunks, frozen • 125g blackberries, frozen • 300g strawberries, stems removed, frozen • 200g blueberries, frozen • 100g coconut milk yogurt (coyo)

• 1 cup water • 1 cup sugar • 2 cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1 tbsp grated lemon

• 1 litre full cream milk • 150g strawberries • 3

rind

tbsp sugar • Juice of 1 lemon • 4 tbsp water

Method:

• 2 tsp date syrup

Method:

Method:

1. Place the water and sugar in a pan set over a medium heat to dissolve the sugar.

1. Bring the milk to the boil in a large pan.

Remove once boiled & add the lemon juice.

Stir until curdled. Leave for a few minutes.

2. Once the sugar has fully dissolved, remove from the heat and leave to cool for about 5 minutes.

2. Pour the curdled milk through a muslin cloth and leave for at least 10 minutes so the liquid drains away

3. Meanwhile, squeeze the juice from the lemons and stir into the syrup together with the grated rind. Stir well.

3. Place the chopped strawberries, sugar and water into a clean pan and cook over a low heat, stirring to make a purée. Once thick and sticky, remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Remove the curd from the cloth and place in a bowl.

1. Remove the frozen fruits from the freezer 20 minutes before blending.

2. Place all the frozen fruits in the bowl of your food processor and process for 1 minute at a time, stirring with a spatula as required.

Repeat 3-4 times until well blended.

3. Add the coconut yogurt together with the date syrup and blend for another 30 seconds.

4. Serve immediately or transfer to a freezersafe container and freeze until required Recipe with thanks to myrelationshipwithfood.com

Robinson Jackson recommends...

All hail the knickerbocker glory! While we know that desserts and puddings are very naughty but ever-so nice, it’s OK to treat yourself once in a while.

The good news is speciality dessert restaurants are opening up across The Robinson Jackson area, focusing on sweet treats, milkshakes and theatrical presentation.

If you’ve got a weakness for waffles, crave a crepe or need an instant ice-cream fix, why not try one of these dessert restaurants? All are located close to one of our branches so if you’re in the area, pop in and say ‘hi’.

Creams Factory - 160 High Street, Tonbridge

4. Pour the cooled mixture into the freezer bowl of your ice-cream maker and leave to churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

5. When it has formed ice crystals transfer to a freezer container (it will still be fairly soft), cover and freeze until set.

With thanks to harighotra.co.uk Note: If you do not have an ice cream maker, put mixture into a container and freeze.

After a few hours give it a mix through and put back in the freezer. Repeat 3 times.

4. Knead the curd with the palm of your hand and continue until your hand feels oily.

5. Add the strawberry purée to the bowl and mix through, then cover the bowl with a wet cloth and refrigerate for an hour.

6. Remove the curd from the fridge and shape in to little balls using your hands, then garnish each with a sliced strawberry.

With thanks to harighotra.co.uk Note: Keep refrigerated until to serve and consume within 24 hours.

...dessert bar brilliance Creams Café

Kaspa’s

• 143 Broadway, Bexleyheath

• 97 Rushey Green, Catford

• The Walnuts centre, Orpington

• 210-214 High Street, Eltham

• 9-11 High Street, Sidcup

• Lee High Road, Lewisham

• The Quays, Jetty 5, Chatham

• 99 Station Road, Sidcup

• 32 Milton Road, Gravesend

•Bexleyheath & Woolwich coming soon

Skoops - 120 Bellgrove Road, Welling

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welcome to sittingbourne

Canterbury Road, Bapchild

A beautifully presented four bedroom property with period features, large gardens and ample parking situated in Bapchild.

• Four bedrooms • Detached • Period features • Large Plot • Double garage • Must be viewed • EPC Rating - D

OIEO £730,000 Freehold Sittingbourne’s popularity has soared since the opening of the high speed rail line. Since the line opened we’ve been helping more and more London commuters find a Kent home, as they can now travel by train to St. Pancras in under an hour. The area boasts good shopping facilities and fine pubs for food and live entertainment.

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Chatham Marina

Maidstone Town Centre

London by train

Areas Covered: Sittingbourne, Bapchild, Borden, Kemsley, Isle of Sheppey, Iwade, Milton, Newington, Teynham.

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Dallas Haley - Area Partner

01795 479999 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

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Unity Street, Sittingbourne OIEO £190,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Borden Lane, Sittingbourne EPC Rating - E

Swallow Avenue, Iwade Guide £305,000 - £315,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £500,000 - £550,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - C

Roberts Close, Sittingbourne EPC Rating - B

Guide £240,000 - £260,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

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Lorimar Court, Sittingbourne Offers over £475,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

Snowdrop Walk, Sittingbourne EPC Rating - C

EPC Rating - Awaiting OIEO £265,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

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welcome to strood

View Road, Cliffe Woods

A fantastic opportunity to buy this spacious 8/9 bedroom property including a four bedroom main house and attached annexe, currently an award winning bed and breakfast.

• 8/9 Bedrooms • 3 Receptions • 2 Kitchens • 6 Bathrooms (5 En-suites) • Gas Central Heating • Double Glazing • Multi off road car parking facilities • EPC Rating - C

From £895,000 Freehold Strood is well placed in the Medway area, enjoying close proximity to Chatham and Rochester. The town has a number of coveted neighbourhoods, including Wainscott, Upnor, Cliffe and Hoo. The highspeed rail connection to St. Pancras has brought Strood to the attention of commuters, who are falling in love with the Medway way of life.

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Rochester

Chatham Marina

M25 Junction 2

London by train

Areas Covered: Strood, Allhallows, Cliffe, Cliffe Woods, Cuxton, Frindsbury, Halling, High Halstow, Higham, Hoo, Rochester, Snodland, Upnor, Wainscott 48

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Keith Bridgen - Area Manager

01634 722777 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Grain ElaineRoad, Avenue, Rochester Strood Guide £580,000 - £600,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Frindsbury Bogarde Drive, Road,Wainscott Frindsbury EPC Rating - C

Newenden VidgeonRoad, Avenue, Wainscott Hoo

EPC Rating - C

Silver BerryStreak Drive,Way, Snodland Strood

EPC Rating - Awaiting Offers over £325,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

TownThe Road, Fields, Cliffe Hoo Woods Guide £300,000 - £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

OIEO £325,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £325,000 - £355,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - C

Benenden Chapel Road, Road, IsleWainscott of Grain EPC Rating - D

Offers over £325,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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welcome to swanley

Swanley Village Road, Swanley

We are pleased to present this attractive character cottage. Located in sought after Swanley Village offering a most versatile array of accommodation which blends the period traditional.

• Attractive character cottage • 4 Bedrooms • 3 Reception rooms • Conservatory • Double Garage • Off street parking • Impressive grounds • EPC Rating - E

Asking £750,000 Freehold Swanley is a bustling town known for its weekly market and semi-rural feel. Despite its Kent location, Swanley enjoys strong road and rail links with London, making it a haven for commuters. You can’t miss our branch on the High Street – pop in for a coffee and admire our newlook office.

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Swanley Park

M25 Junction 3

Bluewater

London by train

Areas Covered: Swanley, Crockenhill, Farningham, Eynsford, Hextable, Swanley Village, West Kingsdown 50

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Michelle Dean - Senior Branch Manager

01322 666444 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

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London Road, West Kingsdown OIEO £595,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 4

Sounds Lodge, Crockenhill EPC Rating - E

Asking £599,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

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High Street, Farningham Guide £275,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Strawberry Fields, Swanley EPC Rating - E

Daltons Road, Crockenhill Offers Over £225,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £310,000 - £330,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

Hotham Close, Swanley Village EPC Rating - E

Guide £850,000 - £875,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

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EPC Rating - D

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welcome to swanscombe & Greenhithe

Ingress Park Avenue, Greenhithe

Immaculate versatile property arranged over three floors maintained and improved to the highest quality.

Benefitting from spacious living accommodation, four/ five double bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Guide £525,000 - £575,000 Freehold

• Versatile accommodation • Four/five bedrooms • Two/three receptions • Three bathrooms • Under floor heating • Integrated sound system • Double garage with remote door • Electric car charging point • EPC Rating - C

We’ve witnessed the area turn from a forgotten backwater to a thriving town, thanks to nearby Ebbsfleet International Rail station. Our improved rail links, the promise of a world-leading theme park and a garden city proposal is already stirring investor interest.

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Bluewater

M25 Junction 2

London by train

Paris by train

Areas Covered: Swanscombe, Ingress Park, Bean, Greenhithe, Greenhithe Village, Neptune Park, Waterstone Park, Castle Hill and Worcester Park.

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Joe Purton - Branch Manager

01322 624440 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Eynsford Road, Greenhithe Guide £325,000 - £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Beaton Close, Greenhithe EPC Rating - D

Low Close, Greenhithe Guide £400,000 - £420,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Dulcie Close, Greenhithe EPC Rating - D

School Lane, Bean Asking £380,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £550,000 - £600,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £240,000 - £260,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - B

Hazel Mews, Castle Hill EPC Rating - D

Guide £375,000 - £395,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

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Floral midnight lampshade by CandidOwl, £27, Handmade at Amazon 6. Blenheim suite with Cole & Son palm leaf wallpaper, fittings from £85, Heritage Bathrooms 7. Palm leaf print by Seagull Studio Prints, £8.95, Handmade at Amazon 8. Atelier 2+ greenhouse, around £170, Holloways of Ludlow HOME 9. Lacroix chair by Meuble Décoré, £664, Handmade at Amazom 10.

Jangala cushion in teal, £29, MADE.com 11. Frosted window film, from £30, The Window Film Company 12. Dusk tropic cushion cover, £15.95, Handmade at Amazon 13. Dafne vase, £65.50 , Calligaris 14. Manila evergreen curtains, from £58.49, curtains.com 15. Honey vase, from £50.50, Calligaris 16. Greenwich large sofa in Hedera green fabric, from £1,809, Multiyork

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Hall Drive, Sydenham

Beautiful detached family home with six bedrooms, three reception rooms, integral garage and stunning garden, set on a prestigious private road excellently located for Sydenham station.

• Double fronted • Detached • Three receptions • 15’6 master bedroom with en suite • Garage • Set on an idyllic private road • Excellently located for Sydenham station • EPC Rating - D

Asking £1,500,000 Freehold Sydenham is a gem of an area. It enjoys close proximity to Crystal Palace and Dulwich, with a wonderful array of property for everyone – from first-time buyers to millionaires. Our office is located on the historic Cobbs Corner in an Art-Deco-style building, so we always attract attention for the homes we market.

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Crystal Palace

Blackheath

M25 Junction 3

London by train

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Robert Wright - Senior Partner

020 8776 6660 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Sydenham Avenue, Sydenham Asking £425,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Cranston Road, Forest Hill EPC Rating - D

Venner Road, Sydenham OIEO £425,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

Harold Road, Crystal Palace EPC Rating - C

Bishopsthorpe Road, Sydenham OIEO £1,100,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

OIEO £850,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

OIEO £250,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Queensthorpe Road, Sydenham EPC Rating - E

OIEO £475,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to Tonbridge

SOLD

Greenview Crescent, Hildenborough

A stunning five bedroom detached property redeveloped and extended to an outstanding standard. Located in the popular village of Hildenborough, convenient for local state/ private schools. Chain Free.

• Versatile 2000sq. ft of living accommodation • Five bedrooms • Utility room and cloakroom/WC • One bath, two shower rooms • Approximately 100ft garden • Private driveway for several cars • EPC Rating - C

Guide £700,000 - £750,000 Freehold One of Kent’s prime commuter towns, Tonbridge sits between Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. There are direct rail links to London, acres of countryside on the doorstep, excellent state and private schools, and a bustling high street. Our branch is located practically opposite the castle – drop in for moving advice seven days a week.

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Tonbridge train station

Royal TunbridgeWells

M25 Junction 5

London by train

Areas Covered: Bidborough, Capel, Golden Green, Hadlow, Hildenborough, Leigh, Paddock Wood, Penshurst, Sevenoaks, Shipbourne, Southborough, Tonbridge, Tudeley, Tunbridge Wells 58

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Spencer Humble - Partner

01732 757300 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

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Copse Road, Hildenborough Guide £425,000 - £450,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Sovereign Way, Tonbridge EPC Rating - D

Asking £335,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - B

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North Farm Road, Tunbridge Wells Guide £310,000 - £330,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Maidstone Road, Matfield EPC Rating - D

Taylor Close, Tonbridge Guide £350,000 - £370,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £950,000 - £975,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - F

Elmshurst Gardens, Tonbridge EPC Rating - C

Guide £475,000 - £500,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

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EPC Rating - D

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welcome to walderslade

Collingwood Road, Aylesford

A beautifully presented three/four bedroom property also benefitting from an outside swimming pool, gym and leisure facilities. A large driveway for ample parking. Chain free, a must view.

• Bungalow • Detached • Large driveway • Conservatory • Double garage • No chain • EPC Rating - Awaiting

Asking £875,000 Freehold Walderslade attracts a variety of people as the property stock is so diverse. There is a mix of flats, maisonettes and starter homes through to traditional family homes and bungalows. The central village square offers local shops and you’re never too far from a good pub or restaurant.

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Bluebell Hill

Rochester

M25 Junction 2

London by train

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Ennio Gonnella - Branch Manager

01634 868000 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Rush Close, Walderslade Guide £335,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Aintree Road, Lordswood EPC Rating - D

Highgrove Road, Walderslade Guide £270,000 - £290,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

College Heights, Maidstone EPC Rating - D

Barberry Avenue, Davis Estate Guide £250,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £325,000 - £375,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £190,000 - £210,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - B

Ashburnham Road, Tonbridge EPC Rating - D

Guide £465,000 - £485,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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EPC Rating - E

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welcome to welling

SOLD

Selwyn Crescent, South Welling

A simply stunning four bedroom 1930s style semi detached house which is presented in immaculate condition and is situated on one of Welling’s most sought after roads.

• Ground floor WC/utility • Modern first floor shower room • 25ft through lounge • dining room • 16ft master bedroom • En-suite • Stunning kitchen with ‘Miele” appliances • Brick paved drive • 16ft integral garage • Just moments away from Danson park & Bexley grammar schools • EPC Rating - D

Asking £587,500 Freehold

Welling is in the Bexley borough - home of four great grammar schools - so the area proves popular with families looking to move here for the good schooling. Sprawling Danson Park is on the doorstep, and the rail links to London keep even the most time-pressed commuter happy.

Car-users have the A2/M25 close by.

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Danson Park

Bexleyheath Broadway

M25 Junction 2

London by train

Areas Covered: Welling, Falconwood, Abbey Wood

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Ben Harrington - Branch Partner

020 8303 5213 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Lewis Road, Welling

Honiton Road, Welling Asking £534,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - C

Asking £349,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

The Green, South Welling Guide £429,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Gipsy Road, Welling EPC Rating - C

Marina Drive, Welling Asking £469,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - Awaiting Asking £524,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Wickham Street, Welling EPC Rating - D

Asking £449,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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“Buying made simple. We purchased our house from Robinson Jackson’s Bexleyheath branch. I can honestly say they were brilliant from start to finish. They communicated well with our soliciting company, which helped and made our move go to schedule. I know some estate agents are known for not being helpful once you sell or buy through them but these guys have been great. We would recommend them to anyone looking to sell or buy. Thank you to all who helped.”

MR & MRS SADRETTIN

“Ben Harrington dealt with the sale of my property and the purchase of my new one. The recommendation of a local solicitor was most helpful, as was the complete run-down of fees and outlay.

Sue the Sales Progressor was on hand to help with any questions re: my purchase in detail for me. Both Ben and Sue did an excellent job and the other staff at Welling were very supportive.”

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MRS LOCKWOOD

After being on the market 2 months with an internet agent, it became very clear that we had been let down. The pictures were mediocre, the board took almost 3 weeks to go up and we only received 2 viewings; which we never got feedback for. We decided to contact Robinson Michael & Jackson and it was the best thing we could have done - we sold in less than a week. It goes to show that you get what you pay for.

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“I wasn’t ‘just another customer’. I felt ‘included’ in the process, which was made easier by all the helpful and well informed staff at Swanley. I was allocated a desk based officer who liaised with me right up until the sale day and helped me when I had any questions.”

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They explained clearly all procedures and processes at every stage. They also chased my solicitors on outstanding information when purchasing my property.”

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