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FEATURing Paramount raises excitement on peninsula staff spotlight: our sales Progressors Interior design ideas & SOUP recipes

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WEBsite LAUNCH EDITION

contents 04 - All about Swanscombe & Greenhithe Swanscombe and its neighbouring towns are buzzing with news of exciting future plans. Read how DA9 and DA10 are changing for the better.

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24 - Staff spotlight: Sales Progressors Every sales transaction is overseen from offer to moving-in date by our dedicated Sales Progressors. In this issue we ask them for an insight into their roles.

40 - Soup of the day There’s nothing better than a bowl of hot, home-made soup when it’s freezing cold outside. Here are our favourite recipes.

54 - A to Z of interiors.

Personalise your home with accessories featuring typographical numbers and letters of the alphabet.

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56 - What device are you using?

With households using so many different internet devices, we have the solution that makes properties look stunning on any size screen.

64 - Compliance made easy We explain how full property management can make buy-tolet compliance simple and straight forward.

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You can find a selection of properties for sale and to let throughout this magazine. You can also go online to robinsonjackson.com to see our full portfolio of homes; searchable by price, postcode, number of bedrooms and property type.

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.

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Cover image: Our front cover image features the Castello Honey Oak oiled flooring from quick-step.co.uk

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This month’s guest editor is Joe Purton, the Branch Manager at our Swanscombe office I’d like to start by proudly announcing the expansion of my Swanscombe office into a second premises! This addition will service the growth in the area, where Paramount has raised excitement with its plans for a theme park on the peninsula.

This massive boost to the local property market is just one piece of good local news, and you can read more about the future of DA9 and DA10 on page 4.

Reflecting on this local growth, it always amazes me how many homeowners invite us into their home. Our valuation teams visited nearly 10,000 homes during 2015. That’s a huge amount for a local company such as ours, and testament to the confidence the general public has in our experience and the advice we offer.

It’s fascinating that our staff can remember almost every property and client they go to see. To us, our clients are real people with personal stories, not just files on a computer in a call centre. We also chuckle at the events that happen when we’re out and about. One of my colleagues stopped a run-away horse and I myself helped catch a burglar! All in a day’s work in the local community.

In a world that is becoming faceless, it’s refreshing to know that we employ local staff who are genuinely interested in helping local people move house. This is most evident among our dedicated Sales Progressors. They are so calm and hold everyone’s hand through the moving process. You can read about their role on page 24.

Lettings has remained brisk, with more ordinary people than ever investing in property. Have you heard the Direct Line radio advert featuring Pulp Fiction’s Winston Wolfe? “It’s just my wife’s old flat!” the landlord responds to Winston’s statement that he’s “a landlord, property magnet, a wise guy!” I don’t think the landlord even considered himself as one. Property is a great investment but it comes with everchanging laws and compliance. The smartest investors employ the services of a professional management company to absolve themselves of the duties of being a landlord and to ensure their let is legally complaint. Turn to page 64 to discover how we give landlords peace of mind.

And finally, this issue would not be complete without announcing the launch of our new website. There’s a special introduction from our Operations Director, Tony Robinson, on page 56. Enjoy this issue!

Joe Putron Branch Manager

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..Swanscombe & Every issue we focus on one of our local areas. This issue, we look at Swanscombe and Greenhithe - neighbouring towns with exciting future plans for redevelopment and regeneration.

Swanscombe and neighbouring Greenhithe might not be on the tip-of-your-tongue when recalling emerging property hotspots but you’ll be hearing a lot more about these areas especially Swanscombe - in the coming years.

Greenhithe is best known for its famous offshoot Bluewater - one of the biggest shopping centres in Europe. As for Swanscombe, this quiet little town was a local treasure barely known outside of North Kent. All that changed in 2012 when film and television giant Paramount announced that the Swanscombe Peninsula was its intended site for a new theme park. The piece of land, which neatly fits into a bend

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of the River Thames, will gain a £3.2 billion theme park to rival anything Disney has built. Such is the conviction behind the development that Paramount has brought forward plans for the entertainment resort and Chinese company SinoFortone have recently invested £100 million into the project. As well as attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors, London Paramount will boost the local Swanscombe economy and create over 27,000 jobs - some temporary during the construction phase and many permanent once the park opens in 2021.

Joe Purton, the Branch Manager at Robinson Jackson’s Swanscombe branch, says the town is destined for a great future thanks to its geographical position: “Our advantage is our location. Swanscombe is a short distance from Ebbsfleet International train station - 20 minutes on foot or a four minute car journey - meaning travel for tourists from across Europe will be simple. We’re also well connected to London and the rest of the UK by mainland rail and the motorway network with the A2 and the M25 less than a 10 minute drive.”

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Greenhithe Ingress Abbey in Greenhithe, with thanks to Fat Crow Photography

It’s hard to imagine that a development six years in the future could already be having a local impact but it is, continues Joe Purton: “As soon as Paramount announced its plans, our ‘phones started ringing. People can see the potential and want to move in early while house prices are relatively modest. An investment the size of £3.2 billion is astronomical - it promises better transport links, improved facilities and a brand new economy based around tourism. When you add into the equation Bluewater shopping centre, which is always evolving, you have a powerhouse of a location. Buyers are already thinking about living in such an exciting regeneration zone and there’s also investment potential for landlords short-term lets to construction workers, long-term rentals to staff - the paramount prospects are endless.”

In terms of property choice, Swanscombe is peppered with predominantly Victorian and 1920s style dwellings originally built for workers of local factories and cement works. Also popular is Neptune Park - a new village of homes built in 2000. Greenhithe is where brand new property has really

come into its own, with the hugely successful Ingress Park, Waterstone Park, St Clements Lake and Thames Waterside developments offering every conceivable type of brand new accommodation, from waterside apartments to six-bedroom family homes. Don’t overlook Worcester Park, Greenhithe Village and Saxon Court too. Although built in the last 25 years, these developments offer traditional style living with more modern comforts.

While the current selection of property is very good, it’s set to get even better with the development of Ebbsfleet Garden City: Britain’s first new garden city for over 100 years. Together Redrow and Ward Homes have pledged to deliver over 1,000 new homes, with around 14,000 more to follow in the coming years, along with new schools, shops, facilities and enhanced public transport links.

Joe Purton concludes: “We are the longest established, market-leading estate agent in DA9 and DA10, and we’re happy to be in Swanscombe for the exciting years ahead.”

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all about... ...DA9 & DA10 We asked the property team at sit on the large outdoor terrace and watch the boats bob along the Thames. Find the Pier Hotel at No. 6 High Street, Robinson Jackson’s Swanscombe Greenhithe. branch to reveal their favourite 5. Akash aspects and features of Swanscombe This take-away located at 54 Milton Road is favoured by Swanscombe locals who dial in as soon as the order lines are and Greenhithe.

1. Bluewater Bluewater is one of the largest shopping centres in Europe, with hundreds of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues all in one indoor venue. As well as offering a dose of retail therapy, Bluewater is a leisure destination. There’s a multi-screen cinema, outdoor mini golf at the Pirate Cove Adventure Park, a lake with boats for hire, a young drivers experience, a kid’s playground and a Sega Active zone.

There are over 50 venues in which to drink and dine, a full events programme at the GLOW venue and even a personal shopping service.

2. Ebbsfleet International train station In November 2007, rail travel to and from Kent was revolutionised with the opening of the HS1 line. Ebbsfleet International train station - a 20 minute walk or a four minute drive from Swanscombe - is the new gateway to central London and Europe. There are 57 trains per week bound for international destinations and a brilliant high-speed commuter service, whisking passengers to St Pancras in just 17 minutes.

The domestic line also stops at Lewisham for the DLR, London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street.

3. Swanscombe Heritage Park If you want to discover what life was like thousands of years ago, look no further than Swanscombe Heritage Park. It is one of only two sites in Britain where actual human remains from the Stone Age have been found. Flint tools and animal remains from the Palaeolithic age have also been unearthed widely across this former quarry. Follow the trail through the park reading the information etched into giant granite blocks.

Deservedly, the park is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and a National Nature Reserve.

4. Pier Hotel Not as the name suggests a place you can stay overnight but a welcoming, traditional pub in Greenhithe overlooking the water. Classic home-cooked pub food is a highlight, with social media awash with praise for the roast dinners. When the weather is fine you can take a glass of something cold,

open. Akash specialises in Mediterranean, Egyptian, Turkish and vegetarian grills, as well as offering a full menu of popular Indian dishes, such as biryani, tandoor and balti. You can even order online and pay by PayPal.

6. The Wharf As soon as you learn The Wharf is in the Shepherd Neame brewery fold, you know there will be an excellent selection of beers and ales. The choice is worth travelling out to the relatively new Crossways part of the neighbourhood, with the premise overlooking Cotton Lake on Galleon Boulevard.

There’s an all-day bar and restaurant menu, regular gourmet nights, a decked area for al fresco eating and Kentish cask ales, served in the knowledge that The Wharf is a ‘Beer In A Glass’ award winner for pouring the perfect pint.

7. Caveman Brewery at George & Dragon If you thought trendy micro breweries were confined to East London, think again. The award-winning Caveman Brewery is located below the George & Dragon pub in Swanscombe itself. James and his team create wonderful brews named after the neighbourhood’s rich Palaeolithic heritage (think Neanderthal and Cavedweller tipples) and they have collaborated with leading breweries, such as Truman’s, to create cult drinking classics. You can find a wide selection of their ales on tap upstairs in the welcoming George & Dragon, located at 1 London Road.

8. Paramount London London Paramount Entertainment Resort, to give the park its full name, has taken a step forward thanks to a £100 million investment from Chinese company SinoFortone. A planning permission decision from government on this £3.2 billion theme park on the Swanscombe Peninsula is expected by the end of 2017, with a scheduled opening date of 2021.

Paramount’s ambitious plans include theme park rides based on popular TV shows and Hollywood films, a theatre, a water park, hotels and nightclubs, with the creation of 27,000 jobs along the way.

Photography: thanks to Fat Crow Photography.

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welcome to swanscombe & Greenhithe

Sara Crescent, Greenhithe

A beautifully presented three bedroom link detached house in the heart of Greenhithe Village in close proximity of Greenhithe Station. Also benefitting from cloakroom, en-suite, garage and parking.

• Three bedrooms • Link detached • Village location • En-suite • Garage and parking • Close to Station • EPC Rating - D

Guide £360,000 - £380,000 Freehold 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 Paramount Pictures theme park and a garden city proposal is already stirring investor interest.

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Bluewater

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

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Joe Purton - Branch Manager

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

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Sayer Close, Greenhithe

Cooper Close, Greenhithe

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £270,000 - £290,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £180,000 - £200,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

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Redwing Crescent, Greenhithe Guide £260,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Duncannon, Greenhithe EPC Rating - B

Reed Court, Greenhithe Guide £270,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating Guide £260,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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Vaughan Avenue, Greenhithe EPC Rating -C

Guide £180,000 - £200,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to Barnehurst

Hillingdon Road, Bexleyheath

Set on a prestigious road in Barnehurst is this 4 bedroom extended semi detached home finished to a high standard throughout.

• Four Bedroom Semi Detached Home • Two Reception Rooms • Kitchen and Utility Room • Two Bathrooms • Good Location • EPC Rating - D

Guide £465,000 - £485,000 Freehold Located to the north of Bexleyheath is Barnehurst - a quiet residential enclave of mostly 20th century housing stock. Many people choose to live in Barnehurst as it offers quick access to the motorway network, as well as to respected local primary and secondary schools. You can find our imposing corner office on Erith Road.

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Becky Hopkins - Branch Manager

01322 331161 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

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The Vyne, Bexleyheath Guide £350,000 - £375,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Northall Road, Barnehurst EPC Rating - D

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

EPC Rating - E

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Erith Road, Bexleyheath Guide £250,000 - £265,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Lavernock Road, Bexleyheath EPC Rating - E

From £285,000 - £300,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

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Downbank Avenue, Barnehurst Guide £190,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Red House Lane, Bexleyheath EPC Rating - D

Guide £299,995 - £325,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to belvedere

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Westergate Road, Abbey Wood

We are delighted to offer this superbly presented extended semi-detached family home situated close to Bostall Heath, local schools, and bus and train routes. Viewing a must!

• Four Bedrooms • Loft Room • Ground Floor Cloakroom • Garage • Conservatory • A Must View ! • EPC Rating - F

Guide £410,000 - £435,000 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 splash and swing park at the top of the village are perfect for the summer if you have children, while the pubs provide excellent food and entertainment.

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M25 Junction 2

Bluewater

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

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Jack Glyde - Branch Manager

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

Picardy Road, Belvedere OIEO £330,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Matfield Road, Belvedere EPC Rating - E

EPC Rating - C

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Woolwich Road, Belvedere Guide £240,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

OIEO £399,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Brabourne Crescent, Bexleyheath EPC Rating - D

OIEO £430,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

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Methuen Road, Belvedere Guide £345,000 - £365,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Coleman Road, Belvedere EPC Rating - E

Guide £270,000 - £280,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to bexley village

Camden Road, Bexley

Positioned on a wide plot at the end of a private drive beside woodland in the prestigious and much revered Camden Road, is this beautifully appointed 4 bedroom detached family home.

• 3 Reception Rooms • Ground Floor Cloakroom • 16ft Kitchen Overlooking Rear Garden • Double Detached Garage • 103ft x 100ft Spacious Southerly Facing Garden • Double Glazed & Gas Central Heating • EPC Rating - D

Guide £800,000 - £850,000 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

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Hurst Road, Bexley Guide £350,000 - £375,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Baldwyns Mansion, Bexley Park EPC Rating - D

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

Hurst Road, Bexley Guide £500,000 - £525,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - D

Hurst Road, Bexley EPC Rating - E

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £500,000 - £525,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 1

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Shirley Avenue, Bexley Guide £340,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Tile Kiln Lane, Bexley EPC Rating - E

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

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welcome to bexleyheath

Upton Road, Bexleyheath

• Three reception rooms • Spacious lounge/diner Stunning 4 bedroom former farmhouse built in 1904 located on the south side of Bexleyheath. The • Rare to the market • Cloakroom • Cellar • Excellent school • EPC Rating - D property has a real modern feel with elements of its older character still detailed within the home.

Guide £599,995 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

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Rossland Close, Bexleyheath OIEO £250,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath EPC Rating - D

Guide £329,995 - £339,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - F

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Upton Road, Bexleyheath OIEO £500,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Veroan Road, Bexleyheath EPC Rating - E

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

EPC Rating - D

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Christie House, Bexleyheath Guide £250,000 - £265,000 Share of Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Lavernock Road, Bexleyheath EPC Rating - D

Guide £285,000 - £300,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to catford

Allerford Road, Catford

Immaculate, recently refurbished semi detached family home, three bedrooms, three receptions.

Sold with no onward chain, viewing is a must on this little gem.

• Stunning Semi detached house • 3/4 Bedrooms • Three Receptions • Double Glazing & Gas Central Heating • Chain Free • EPC Rating - Awaiting

Guide £530,000 Freehold 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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Lee Savigar - Branch Manager

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

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Conisborough Crescent, Catford Guide £415,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Thornsbeach Road, Catford EPC Rating - E

Guide £650,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

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Thornsbeach Road, Catford Guide £332,000 Share of Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Roundtable Road, Bromley EPC Rating - E

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

EPC Rating - E

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Broadfield Road, Catford Guide £725,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 1

Cowdrey Mews, Catford EPC Rating - D

Guide £340,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

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The Ridgeway, Chatham

A fantastic detached four bedroom chalet style bungalow set in one of the area’s most desirable roads. Offering plenty of charm and character with the room to make it your own.

• Two bathrooms • Large driveway to front • Double glazed • Central heated • Garage • Detached • Desirable location • No chain • EPC Rating - E

Guide £550,000 Freehold 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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Areas Covered: Chatham, Borstal, Brompton, Rochester, St Marys Island,

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Mark Lockwood - Branch Manager

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

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Apollo Way, Chatham Guide £440,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

Emma Court, Rochester EPC Rating - D

Purbeck Road, Chatham

Rivermead, Chatham EPC Rating - C

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

EPC Rating - D

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OIEO £105,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £300,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

The Ridgeway, Chatham EPC Rating - D

Guide £575,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

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Jepson Drive, Dartford

• Set Over Three Floors • En-Suite & Family Bathroom Situated on this most sought after gated development “The Residence” is this five bedroom • Two Allocated Parking Spaces • Built By PJ Livesey family home boasting a unique outlook that really • “L” Shaped Garden • Splendid View • EPC Rating - B needs to be viewed to be appreciated.

OIEO £500,000 Leasehold 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

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Denver Road, Dartford Guide £400,000 - £425,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Chapel Drive, Dartford EPC Rating - D

Dorney Place, Dartford OIEO £260,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £400,000 - £425,000 To be advised Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - C

Cameron Drive, Dartford EPC Rating - B

Guide £195,500 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

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Carisbrooke Court, Dartford OIEO £175,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Gainsborough Avenue, Dartford EPC Rating - C

Guide £400,000 - £430,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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Staff Profile:

Our Sales Progressors Have you ever asked yourself what happens once you’ve accepted an offer on your property?

Who co-ordinates the various parties? Who will be overseeing the smooth running of the process?

The answer within the Robinson Jackson Group is a very special and almost unique service offered by Sales Progressors. You’ll be forgiven if you haven’t heard about this position before, as not every estate agent has a dedicated person solely responsible for progressing a sale. In this issue we talk to three of our Sales Progressors about their role and how they have helped sellers move home.

Delroy Gordon, Sales Progressor at Lewisham “Although a quality buyer may have been found, chains are vulnerable right up until contracts are exchanged and it is the job of a Sales Progressor to keep everything on track. We find nuances from town to town and it’s our local experience that helps us circumnavigate these subtle differences small points that a remote team based hundreds of miles away wouldn’t pick up on or recognise. Not every agent has Sales Progressors and we often find ourselves co-ordinating things on behalf of the whole chain and other connected estate agents. When I look through our testimonials, our clients repeatedly praise our relentless efforts, due diligence, patience and constant contact. This feedback reassures us that our service really makes a difference.”

Margaret Ward, Sales Progressor at Bexleyheath “Lots of agents made their Sales Progressors redundant in the recession and the complex task of taking a sold property through to a moving date has been left to young sales people. They may be good at securing the sale but, with respect, they don’t have the time to oversee things through to a successful completion.

We have retained all of our Sales Progressors as it’s a service our clients’ value. Sales progression starts when the sales team have found the best possible buyer for a property in every sense - price paid,

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mortgage offer agreed and ability to proceed - and when the client has formally accepted an offer.

The file is then handed over to us and it’s our job to ensure the sale is completed and everyone can move with the minimum of fuss.

Many homeowners worry because they are in a chain of purchases that are all dependent on each other but because of the progression service we offer, we are in the driving seat. Sales Progressors are a major reason our completion rate is so high and we have an advantage in that each assigned Sales Progressor is local to the property being sold especially beneficial when signatures are needed in person. As an illustration, we were selling a leasehold property where the vendor owned a share of the freehold. We arranged for the joint freeholder to come to our office and sign the necessary paperwork in order for the sale to progress speedily.

Our location in the community meant we were in a prime position to assist both our seller and buyer.”

Jo Rossiter, Senior Sales Progressor at Gravesend ”It takes a certain type of person - one without the distractions of selling properties on the frontline - to take a sale from an accepted offer to completion.

Sales Progressors need time, patience, a tenacious nature and an excellent sense of organisation. Every one of our Sales Progressors is dedicated to the task.

They are real people, working locally, so understand common issues that may arise in the area. This gives us a tremendous advantage compared to similar services that may be outsourced to the other end of the country. As well as coordinating solicitors, mortgage lenders and other estate agents in the chain, we offer our clients a hand-holding service we are there for you, to offer advice, whatever may crop up. Our clients know they have a dedicated person to call or visit if they’re anxious about any aspect of their sale, and that’s a great help.”

If you’d like to meet one of our dedicated Sales Progressors and find out more about their role within The Robinson Jackson Group, contact your local branch today.

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“Every seller is assigned a dedicated Sales Progressor to h elp steer th e sale to completion.”

Delroy Gordon Sales Progressor, New Cross

“Sales Progressors coordinate solicitors, mortgage lenders and oth er estate agents in th e chain”

Margaret Ward Sales Progressor, Bexleyheath

“We’re h ere to h old your hand wh ile your sale mo ves towards completion.”

Jo Rossiter Sales Progressor, Gravensed

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welcome to eltham

Dunvegan Road, Eltham Park

Located within the much sought after Eltham Park • Semi-Detached Bungalow • Two/Three Bedrooms area and within walking distance of Eltham Station • Extended • Excellent Location • 65’ Rear Garden • Off-Street Parking • EPC Rating - E is this extended semi-detached bungalow that is presented to a high standard and must be viewed.

Guide £600,000 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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Bromley Glades

M25 Junction 2

London by train

Areas Covered: Eltham, Blackheath, Avery Hill, Eltham Heights, Eltham Park, Falconwood, Kidbrooke, Mottingham, New Eltham 26

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Brian Pitzey - Branch Manager

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

SOLD

Kingsground, Eltham Guide £300,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Biddenden Way, Mottingham EPC Rating - D

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

Court Yard, Eltham Guide £440,000 Share of Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Court Yard, Eltham EPC Rating - C

Blunts Road, Eltham Guide £500,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

Guide £440,000 Share of Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Kingsholm Gardens, Eltham EPC Rating - F

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

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EPC Rating - D

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welcome to gravesend

Red Street, Southfleet

A truly stunning four double bedroom original Tudor house with its minstrel gallery and open fire place.

The property also includes 4 garages with separate two bedroom apartment and walled garden.

• Oil central heating • Extensive grounds • Rural Setting • Many Original Features • Grade 2 Listed • Development option • EPC Rating - F

OIEO £975,000 Freehold The high speed rail line to St. Pancras has transformed how people view Gravesend. Our newly revamped 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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Bluewater

M25 Junction 2

London by train

Areas Covered: Gravesend, Chalk, Cobham, Coldharbour, Denton, Hever Court Farm, Higham, Istead Rise, Meopham, Northfleet, Pepper Hill 28

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Andy Plaistowe - Senior Branch Manager

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

Chalk Road, Lower Highham OIEO £910,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Darnley Road, Gravesend EPC Rating - E

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

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

EPC Rating - D

Ashmore Gardens, Northfleet EPC Rating - E

OIEO £435,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

SOLD

Garrow, New Barn Guide £750,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

Bracondale Avenue, Istead Rise EPC Rating - D

Guide £360,000 - £380,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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EPC Rating - D

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welcome to lewisham

Highfield Close, Hither Green

A fabulous first floor flat, located in the ever popular Meridian South development, moments walk from Hither Green station. Many local amenities nearby and an allocated parking space.

• Purpose Built • Modern • Two Bedroom • First Floor • Allocated Parking • Hither Green Rail Station • EPC Rating - C

Offers Over £350,000 Leasehold 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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Blackheath

O2 Arena

London by train

Areas Covered: Lewisham, Blackheath, Greenwich, Lee, Deptford, St Johns, Kidbrooke, Lee Green, Brockley, Crofton Park, New Cross, Peckham, Hither Green 30

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David Meredith - Branch Manager

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

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Excelsior Gardens, Lewisham

Desvignes Drive, Hither Green

Guide £469,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

OIEO £375,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

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

Burnt Ash Road, Lee EPC Rating - B

Strathaven Road, Lee Guide £525,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £314,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Halesworth Road, Lewisham EPC Rating - D

OIEO £1,000,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

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EPC Rating - G

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welcome to new cross

Avonley Road, New Cross

Robinson Jackson are very pleased to offer for sale this extremely well presented one bedroom first floor flat, perfectly located for local amenities and transport links.

• 1 Bedroom • Kitchen/Reception Room • Bathroom • Balcony • Communal Garden • EPC Rating - B

Guide £300,000 Leasehold 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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New Cross Train Station

Bluewater

O2 Arena

New Cross to Cannon Street

Areas Covered: New Cross, Old Kent Road, Nunhead, Brockley, Peckham, Bermondsey, Elephant & Castle, Telegraph Hill, Tanners Hill, Camberwell, Dulwich, St Johns, Rotherhithe, Walworth, Deptford, Herne Hill, Brixton, Vauxhall, Stockwell, Kennington 32

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Ben Small - Branch Manager

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

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Nutcroft Road, London Offers Over £375,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Coldblow Lane, New Cross EPC Rating - D

Cookham Crescent, Rotherhithe Guide £900,000 - £990,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £625,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1-2 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - C

York Grove, Peckham EPC Rating - D

Guide £525,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

SOLD

Erlanger Road, Telegraph Hill

Water Lane, New Cross

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £1,250,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1-2 Bathrooms: 2

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

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EPC Rating - D

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welcome to north heath

Victoria Road, Erith

• 17’8 x 9’8 lounge • 12’ dining area • 10’11 x 9’10 kitchen Coming to the market for the first time in over 55 years is this rarely available extended link detached • 3 double bedrooms • 52’ x 51’ rear garden • 18’5 x 7’6 garage • EPC Rating - E bungalow in need of some tlc, located within the ever popular “Lesney Park” area. No chain.

Guide £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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Barnehurst Golf Course

Bexleyheath Broadway

M25 Junction 2

London by train

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

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Garry Hazell - Branch Manager

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

Park Gardens, Erith From £300,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Colyers Lane, North Heath EPC Rating - D

Collindale Avenue, North Heath From £300,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

From £320,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Chandlers Drive, Erith EPC Rating - C

From £140,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - B

SOLD

Hurst Road, North Heath Guide £280,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Friday Road, Erith EPC Rating - D

From £260,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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EPC Rating - D

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Trust us to achieve the best price for your property Every day we are invited into people’s homes to provide advice on the price we could achieve for their property. In fact, our managers and their teams visited nearly 10,000 homeowners in 2015 alone. We believe our experience gives people confidence in the advice we offer.

We value this level of trust and understand how important it is that you achieve the best possible price for your own home.

If you would like a valuation or general advice about the moving process, please contact your local property expert. Further contact details can be found on robinson-jackson.com

Barnehurst

Belvedere

Bexley Village

Bexleyheath

Catford

Becky Hopkins

Jack Glyde

Kevin Wooder

Neil Smith

Lee Savigar

01322 331161

01322 441010

020 8298 7000

020 8298 7000

020 8698 1234

Branch Manager

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Branch Manager

Managing Partner

We are available until late, even on Sundays

Branch Manager

Branch Manager

Chatham

Dartford

Eltham

Gravesend

Lewisham

Mark Lockwood

Nick Menzies

Brian Pitzey

Andy Plaistowe

David Meredith

01634 880888

01322 281281

020 8859 9600

01474 333111

020 8297 8777

New Cross

North Heath

Orpington

Plumstead

Rainham

Ben Small

Garry Hazell

John Speer

Tony Murray

Lee Franklin

020 7647 7711

01322 340000

01689 833322

020 8317 4111

01634 263000

Sidcup

Sittingbourne

Strood

Swanley

Swanscombe

Andy Greene

Dallas Haley

Sophie Long

Michelle Dean

Joe Purton

020 8298 0500

01795 479999

01634 722777

01322 666444

01322 624440

Sydenham

Walderslade

Welling

Kent Lettings

London Lettings

Robert Wright

Keith Bridgen

Ben Harrington

Kirsty Wiles

Tim Gridley

020 8776 6660

01634 868000

020 8303 5213

01634 722777

020 8698 1234

Branch Manager

Branch Manager

Branch Manager

Senior Parner

Branch Manager

Branch Manager

Area Partner

Area Manager

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welcome to orpington

Hazel Grove, Farnborough Park

We are delighted to offer for sale this truly impressive four bedroom detached house. The property is set on a lovely plot in a quiet cul-de-sac within the prestigious and private Farnborough Park.

• Immaculately Presented • Wealth of Quality Fittings • South Facing Rear Garden • Swimming Pool • Substantial Accommodation • 4 Spacious Bedrooms • Highly Sought After Development • EPC Rating - D

Guide £1.475,000 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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Orpington to London Bridge

St Mary Cray toVictoria

Orpington to Charing Cross

Areas Covered: Orpington, Bromley, Chelsfield, Crofton, Farnborough, Green Street Green, Halsted, St Marys Cray, St Pauls Cray, Petts Wood, Poverest 38

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John Speer - Branch Manager

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

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Bicknor Road, Orpington Guide £375,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Pinewood Drive, South Orpington EPC Rating - C

Carolyn Drive, South Orpington Guide £599,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £475,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Sevenoaks Road, South Orpington EPC Rating - E

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

EPC Rating - C

SOLD

St Aubyns Close, South Orpington Guide £575,000 - £595,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Starts Hill Road, Farnborough EPC Rating - D

Guide £250,000 Share of Freehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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EPC Rating - D

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welcome to plumstead

Bloomfield Road, Woolwich

A select development of three newly built houses conveniently located for access into Woolwich town centre for the mainline station, DLR and forthcoming Crossrail.

• Three Bedrooms • 18ft Open Plan Living Area • Second Reception Room • Luxury Fitted Kitchen • Luxury Fitted Bathroom Suite • Luxury Fitted Modern En-Suite Shower Room • EPC Rating - C

Guide £450,000 - £475,000 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 Cross Rail extension that will run from Woolwich and is due to open in 2018, adding even more commuter choices.

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Woolwich Arsenal station

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Areas Covered: Plumstead, Abbey Wood, Broadwater Green, Charlton, Shooters Hill, Woolwich, Thamesmead 40

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Tony Murray - Sales Manager

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

SOLD

St. Margarets Grove, Plumstead

Eastview Avenue, Plumstead

Guide £330,000 - £350,000 Share of Freehold EPC Rating - C Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £350,000 - £370,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

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Heavitree Road, Plumstead Guide £410,000 - £430,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Flaxton Road, Plumstead EPC Rating - D

Guide £290,000 - £310,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

SOLD

Plumstead Common Road, Plumstead

Moordown, Shooters Hill

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £450,000 - £500,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £480,000 - £510,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

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EPC Rating - D

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Soup of the day Nothing is as quick, simple and warming as a bowl of hearty soup.

Try one of these recipes on winter’s coldest days.

Beetroot & butternut squash soup Serves: 4 Prep: 5 mins Cooking: 30 mins

Ingredients: • 2 tsp oil • 1 small onion, diced • 2 sticks of celery, diced • 1 clove garlic, finely diced • ½ tsp nutmeg • ½ tsp cinnamon • 800g butternut squash, peeled and chopped small • 800ml vegetable stock • 4 traditional beetroot (cooked beetroot dipped in vinegar), roughly chopped • 4 slices of bread • 4 slices Godminster cheese

Method: 1. In a large saucepan heat the oil over a low-medium heat and cook the onion, celery and garlic with the lid on, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 mins until soft.

2. Add the nutmeg, cinnamon, butternut squash and vegetable stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the beetroot and cook for another 5 minutes until everything is soft.

3. Allow the soup to cool a little, season then blend until smooth.

4. Toast the bread, butter if desired.

Melt the cheese under a hot grill until bubbling. Cut the toast into soldiers and serve with the soup.

Recipe with thanks to lovebeetroot.co.uk

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soup of the day

Robinson Jackson Recommends...

Gastro pub delights near Swanley

Welsh lamb cawl

Method:

Serves: 4 Prep: 30 mins Cooking: 120 mins

2. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof pan.

Add the lamb, onion and lightly brown. Add all remaining ingredients (except peas and curly kale) and bring to the boil. Cover with lid and cook for about 1-1½ hours.

Ingredients: • 450g lean Welsh lamb shoulder, cubed • 1 tbsp oil • 1 onion, cut into wedges • 450ml lamb stock • 1 leek, washed and sliced • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks • Sprig fresh thyme and rosemary • 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks • 75g frozen peas • 2 large handfuls curly kale

For the rosemary dumplings: • 100g self-raising flour • 50g suet • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped • Water Recipe with thanks to Welsh Lamb

1. Preheat oven to Gas 4, 180ºC, 350ºF.

3. Rosemary Dumplings: In a bowl mix the flour and suet, stir in the rosemary. Bind with a little water. Divide the mixture into 8-10 mini balls and drop into the broth.

Cover and cook for about 20 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and risen. Remove dumplings when cooked and keep warm.

4. Add the remaining vegetables about 10 minutes before end of cooking and heat through. Ladle into bowls, add dumplings and sprinkle with chives.

Indonesian peanut butter & tomato soup Serves: 2

Prep: 5 mins

“If the team want a good meal in a countryside setting, we make the short drive to Eynesford for The Plough pub. The lunch menu is great if you’re short of time, with sandwiches, light bites, nibbles, pizzas and sharing platters. The evening menu is perfect when you have more time to devote to three courses. During the winter seasonal dishes are served against a back drop of roaring log fires,” says Michelle Dean the Branch Manager at Robinson Jackson Swanley.

Cooking: 15 mins

Ingredients: • 2 tsp nut oil • 1 onion, finely diced • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 2cm of ginger, grated • 1 red chilli, diced • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp cumin • 3 tbsp Meridian crunchy peanut butter • 440g chopped tomatoes • 2 tbsp tomato puree • 500ml vegetable stock • Small bunch coriander

Method: 1. Heat the oil and gently cook the onion for 6-8 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, ginger, chilli, paprika and cumin, stir and cook for 2 minutes.

2. Stir in the peanut butter, chopped tomatoes, puree and stock, season to taste.

3. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve scattered with coriander leaves.

Cake and bake heaven in Erith “We always head to Crumbs Bakery at 220 Bexley Road when we need something sweet.

The bakers specialise in novelty cupcakes, with flavours as diverse as brownie, sticky toffee fudge and Caramac,” comments Garry Hazell, the Branch Manager at Northumberland Heath. “There’s also biscuits, chocolate creations, polenta deserts, cookies, upside down cakes, strawberry tarts, macaroons and meringues when only a sugar fix will do.

For more virtuous days, Crumbs hand makes batches of super food soups - delicious with one of its crusty rolls when the winter weather bites. If you have a special dietary requirements, just ask as there are egg and wheat free options too.”

Recipe with thanks to meridianfoods.co.uk

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welcome to rainham

SOLD

The Street, Sittingbourne

Rarely available! This is a beautifully finished property in the highly sought after Hartlip location. This property has the all round WOW factor and should be at the top of your viewing list! No Chain.

• Detached Property • Sought After Location • High Spec Kitchen • No Chain • 4 En Suites • 1/2 Acre Plot • EPC Rating - C

OIEO £900,000 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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Chatham Marina

Maidstone Town Centre

Bluewater

London by train

Areas Covered: Rainham, Bredhurst, Darland, Gillingham, Hartlip, Hempstead, Lower Halstow, Newington, Parkwood, Twydall, Upchurch, Wigmore 44

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Lee Franklin - Branch Manager

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

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Conqueror Drive, Gillingham

Iversgate Close, Rainham

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £158,000 To be advised Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

OIEO £240,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

SOLD

Grove Road, Gillingham Offers Over £280,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

High Elms, Rainham EPC Rating - C

EPC Rating - D

SOLD

SOLD

Beechwood Avenue, Chatham OIEO £290,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2-3 Bathrooms: 1

OIEO £250,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Nightingale Close, Rainham EPC Rating - E

OIEO £185,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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EPC Rating - D

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welcome to sidcup

Bexley Lane, Sidcup

Amazing, beautiful and stunning. Just a few words that can easily be used to describe this fantastic detached family home. Located within easy distance of both Albany Park and Sidcup train stations.

• Four Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Conservatory • Large Family Bathroom • Well Maintained Garden • Garage and Off Street Parking • EPC Rating - D

Guide £625,000 - £650,000 Freehold 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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Danson Park

Bexleyheath Broadway

M25 Junction 2

London by train

Areas Covered: Sidcup, Blackfen, Albany Park, Blendon, Marlborough Park,

Footscray, Northcray

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Andy Greene - Branch Manager

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

SOLD

Collindale Avenue, Sidcup Guide £490,000 - £510,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Annandale Road, Sidcup EPC Rating - E

Guide £550,000 - £575,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - D

SOLD

Highview Road, Sidcup OIEO £550,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Orchard Rise West, Sidcup EPC Rating - D

Cypress Tree Close, Sidcup Guide Price £524,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £320,000 - £340,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

Brooklands Avenue, Sidcup EPC Rating - D

Guide £510,000 - £525,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

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EPC Rating - D

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welcome to sittingbourne

SOLD

Borden Lane, Sittingbourne

An immaculate secluded detached bungalow in a very sought after location. This property really needs to be seen to appreciate the work the current owners have done.

• 3 Bedroom Detached Bungalow • Completely Refurbished • Good Size Plot • Sought After Location • Immaculate Throughout • Must Be Viewed • EPC Rating - C

OIEO £450,000 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

Sharfleet Crescent, Sittingbourne OIEO £255,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

School Lane, Iwade EPC Rating - C

Peel Drive, Sittingbourne Offers Over £215,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

Redwing Avenue, Iwade EPC Rating - D

Allenby Walk, Sittingbourne Offers Over £185,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £375,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

OIEO £340,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - B

Park Road, Sittingbourne EPC Rating - D

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

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EPC Rating - F

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welcome to strood

Toad Hall Crescent, Rochester

• 4 bed detached • Off Street Parking • Garage If it’s space your looking for in a family friendly location then look no further! Sold with no chain is • Modern Development • Close to A2/M2 • No Chain • EPC Rating - C this 4 bed detached property, great access to A2/ M2 and town centre.

Guide £350,000 - £400,000 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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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 50

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Sophie Long - Branch Manager

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

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Church Street, Hoo Guide £350,000 - £400,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

Grant Road, Wainscott EPC Rating - C

Gypsy Way, High Halstow Guide £500,000 - £550,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4-5 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - D

Oswald Drive, Strood EPC Rating - D

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Guide £300,000 - £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - B

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Lincoln Close, Strood Guide £220,000 - £225,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £400,000 - £450,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Gordon Road, Strood EPC Rating - C

EPC Rating - E Offers Over £180,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3-4 Receptions: 3-4 Bathrooms: 2

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welcome to swanley

High View, Swanley Village

Boasting charm and character is this beautiful well presented family home built circa 1800s with inglenook fireplace, cellar and 3 bathrooms, ideal for garden lovers!

• Spacious family home • Ground floor shower room • 20’5 x 15’ lounge • Separate dining room • Cellar • 3 bathrooms • Original feature • EPC Rating - E

Offers Over £475,000 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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M25 Junction 3

Bluewater

London by train

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Michelle Dean - Branch Manager

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

Oakleigh Close, Swanley Guide £139,995 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Beech Avenue, Swanley EPC Rating - C

Goldsel Road, Swanley Offers Over £400,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £550,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 4

EPC Rating - C

Tylers Green Road, Crockenhill EPC Rating - D

The Grove, West Kingsdown

Offers Over £395,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - C

Eynsford Road, Crockenhill

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £595,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 4 Bathrooms: 2

Offers Over £400,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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a to z of interiors This issue we’re loving the letters, so fill your home with these typographical accessories.

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1. Battery-powered LED marquee letters, £16.99 each. The Fowndry 2. Kilner 400ml jars with lids, £2.50 each 3. Mason Cash Baker Lane ceramic batter jug, £7.99 4. 0-9 vases with Arne Jacobsen vintage typography by Design Letters & Friends at Skandivis. Priced from £35 5. Vintage Americana kitchenware from Typhoon. Bread bin, £52.50 6. Yolo print roller blind from Studio Style, prices from £69 7. Vintage Americana kitchenware from Typhoon. Tea, coffee and sugar set, £34.50. 8. Printed pillowcases with Victorian letters, priced at £29 from Lush Lampshades 9. Collage type mural by Smithers of Stamford. Priced at £69 for a pack of mixed letters, symbols and punctation 10. A-Z pillowcases with Arne Jacobsen hand-drawn letters by Design Letters & Friends at Skandivis. Priced at £15 each 11. Bia Post Script mug and espresso sets, £9.95 per set 12. Mason Cash Baker Lane collection of four canisters, £19.99.

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The Fowndry - thefowndry.com • Kilner - kilnerjar.co.uk • Mason Cash - 0151 486 1888 • Design Letters & Friends at Skandivis - skandivis.co.uk • Typhoon - typhoonhousewares.com • Style Studio - stylestudio.co.uk • Lush Lampshades - lushlampshades.com • Smithers of Stamford - smithersofstamford.com • Bia - notjustjugs.com

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are you using?

I bet you’ve never really thought too deeply about it but take a look around your home or place of work. How many devices that can access the internet are in use? And how many have different size screens? What devices do you use in your own everyday life?

There’s now more gadgets than ever that can access the internet, which is brilliant for the consumer but pose a nightmare for companies who want to display content perfectly, whatever device you may be using.

In the retail industry things are moving fast. Only recently Shop Direct Group, the owners of very. co.uk and littlewoods.co.uk, claimed that 60% of their sales are now from mobile devices (that’s tablets and smartphones). Similarly, mobile devices account for over 50% of internet property searches. So alongside desktop computers and laptops, the use of tablets and smartphones is now just as high and, in some sectors, even higher.

Thankfully there is a solution for companies whose ambitions are to give you, the humble internet user, a rich experience. It comes at a huge price, however, and few have access to the expertise to develop what’s called a ‘dynamic’ website. These are sites specifically designed to make content look great and work seamlessly on any device.

The slow roll-out of dynamic sites is especially the case in the world of property, with only a handful of estate agents and property portals in the UK showcasing the type of technology that satisfies the growing thirst for information at the consumers’ finger tips.

emerging new technologies and we are proud to announce the launch of our new ‘dynamic’ website on the 1st December 2015. This, as far as we are aware, is the first to be launched by an independent estate agent to cater for the local audience. Users can finally access a property website and not have to squint at the pictures or zoom in to read the text. Everything automatically re-sizes to the screen format – for the consumer it is a delight to use.

The new website will offer an unrivalled display of content about our services and an amazing property search facility. This allows buyers and tenants to search for homes anywhere, anytime and now on any device! For our clients looking to sell or let, it will provide a huge advantage and give confidence that their properties will look perfect on any screen and encourage more enquiries.

In addition to the new technologies adopted, we have also tried to offer information in a more engaging way. We’ve started to replace boring text with short, informative and fun videos, plus there are lots of photos from around our company so you can get a real flavour of the type of people we are. We feel this is so important, particularly when clients are entrusting us with their biggest asset. I think it sets us apart from others in cyber space - a place that seems to be becoming a little faceless.

To celebrate the launch of our dynamic website, we have commissioned a series of lovely video adverts that appear on the home page. Discover these for yourself at robinson-jackson.com

Over the last two years The Robinson Jackson Group has been exploring the possibilities of the

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Tony Robinson, Operations Director

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welcome to sydenham

Kelvin Grove, Sydenham

Stylish period apartment with high ceilings, tall windows and two double bedrooms, set in a sought after position in Upper Sydenham ideal for Forest Hill & Sydenham station/ELL.

• Two Double Bedrooms • Double glazing • Central heating • Period features • High ceilings • Popular location • Ideal for Sydenham station/ELL • EPC Rating - D

OIEO £375,000 Leasehold 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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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

Tudor Road, Crystal Palace Guide £875,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Collingtree Road, Sydenham EPC Rating - E

Longton Avenue, Sydenham

Peak Hill Gardens, Sydenham EPC Rating - E

Newlands Park, Sydenham OIEO £375,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

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

Guide £400,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

OIEO £375,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Fairlawn Park, Sydenham EPC Rating - D

Guide £475,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to walderslade

Dargets Road, Walderslade

Move straight into this impressive family home, which has been well maintained by the current owner. Offering unique accommodation, parking for several cars and in a popular location!

• Parking for Several Cars • Newly Fitted Bathroom Suite • Large Rear Garden • Two Reception Rooms • Close to Commuter Links and Amenities • Newly Fitted Boiler & Double Glazing • EPC Rating - D

Guide £360,000 - £400,000 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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Rochester

M25 Junction 2

London by train

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Keith Bridgen - Area Manager

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

Snodhurst Avenue, Walderslade Guide £220,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Boxley Road, Walderslade EPC Rating - E

Davis Estate, Chatham Guide £250,000 - £270,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Lords Wood Lane, Chatham EPC Rating - E

Wheatfields, Chatham Guide £290,000 - £300,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £280,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £330,000 - £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - C

Middlesex Road, Maidstone EPC Rating - D

Guide £220,000 - £250,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to welling

New Road, Welling

A simply stunning three bedroom semi detached Victorian house which is located just moments away from Welling High Street and mainline train station.

• Modern Neutral Decor • Stunning 15ft Fitted Kitchen • Two Reception Rooms • Recently Refitted First Floor Bathroom • Approx 50ft South Facing Rear Garden • Double Glazing & Central Heating • EPC Rating - D

Guide £350,000 - £370,000 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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Bexleyheath Broadway

M25 Junction 2

London by train

Areas Covered: Welling, Falconwood, Abbey Wood

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Ben Harrington - Branch Manager

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

Berwick Road, Welling

Lewis Road, Welling EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £300,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Anthony Road, Welling Guide £430,000 - £450,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £350,000 - £370,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

Charmouth Road, Welling EPC Rating - E

Bellegrove Road, Welling

Guide £400,000 - £425,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - C

The Green, South Welling

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £270,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £330,000 - £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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Landlord news: how to ensure your let is legally compliant

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It’s no secret that buy-to-let is one of the best investments available, with short term gains and long term capital appreciation. The returns are generally so good, compared to bank savings accounts, that property investment has been grabbing headlines in the national press.

idea when they understand the full set of lettings obligations. Here at The Robinson Jackson Group we make it our business to keep landlords on the right side of the law, while making sure they aren’t disturbed by the hassle of testing smoke alarms, leaking taps and other maintenance issues.

What isn’t as publicised, however, are the rules and regulations landlords have to abide by when renting out their properties. Rather than be overwhelmed or deterred by this, smart landlords choose a letting agent’s professional full management service. This ensures every let is legally complaint and run in such a way that the landlord and the tenant is safeguarded, while protecting the investment.

In this issue, we speak to our lettings experts Debbie Pennell and Tim Gridley about the advantages of using The Robinson Jackson Group’s full property management service.

Debbie Pennell - Lettings Director

Property management: it’s a job best left to the professionals “We’re finding more first-time investors are coming to us when they are able to withdraw their pension pot, have been disappointed by a retirement forecast, are frustrated with interest earned on savings accounts or have simply been left with a property they don’t wish to sell,” comments Debbie Pennell. “The purchase of a rental property and finding tenants is a relatively simple process that we’re also happy to assist with but the management of a property is an ongoing task that, if mismanaged, can result in a landlord breaking the law and the property being devalued. It’s a job best left to the professionals.”

While the idea of self-management is appealing, many investors - experienced landlords and novice property investors included - soon go off the

Tim Gridley - Lettings Manager

We make sure we’re on top of every industry rule and regulation “It’s easy to miss the introduction of a new regulation if you’re not working in the industry,” comments Tim Gridley. “Look at October 2015. Several underpublicised new laws were introduced, relating to carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms, Section 21 repossessions and the response to property maintenance issues. As a lettings agent we make sure we’re on top of every industry rule and regulation. For instance, we are already familiar with the Right to Rent law coming into force from 1st February 2016, when landlords will be obliged to check the immigration status of all new tenants.”

We have the training, the software and experience to manage rental properties for landlords across South London and Kent. Our service includes tenant find, property maintenance and rent collection, which leaves landlords free to enjoy their investment or grow their portfolio. Every lettings expert working within The Robinson Jackson Group is fully up-to-speed with the new and current laws that govern our industry, and we also keep meticulous audit trails for maximum accountability.

Most importantly, our full management service is ‘tailor made’ to every landlords’ exact needs - we don’t believe in a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach.

Ask today about our lettings services and full property management option.

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looking to Rent

01322 331161 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Alderney Road, Slade Green £1,700 per month Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Cricketers Close, Erith EPC Rating - C

EPC Rating - Awaiting £950 per month Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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Plumstead Common Road, London

Vicarage Park, London EPC Rating - Awaiting £1,600 per month Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - Awaiting £1,600 per month Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

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Rainbow Road, Erith

Gunning Place, Erith

EPC Rating - Awaiting £1,050 per month Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - Awaiting £1,100 per month Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Fees: Referencing £90 per tenant & £100 admin fee per tenancy plus VAT. Other fees may apply.

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

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Station Road, Rainham

Cowper Road, Gillingham

EPC Rating - Awaiting £600 per month Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Adam Close, Maidstone

Haig Gardens, Gravesend £1,000 per month Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

£800 per month Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - Awaiting £1,400 per month Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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Sutherland Close, Chalk £950 per month Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Coutts Avenue, Gravesend EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - Awaiting £1,250 per month Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Fees: Referencing £90 per tenant & £100 admin fee per tenancy plus VAT. Other fees may apply.

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looking to rent

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

Muncies Mews, Catford £1,095 per month Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Torridon Road, Catford EPC Rating - C

EPC Rating - E

George Lane, Hither Green £1,350 per month Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - Awaiting £1,400 per month Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Earlsthorpe Road, Sydenham EPC Rating - B

£1,195 per month Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Fees: Referencing £90 per tenant & £100 admin fee per tenancy plus VAT. Other fees may apply.

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Ravensbourne Park, Catford

Braidwood Road, London £1,750 per month Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

£2,000 per month Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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EPC Rating - D

BERWICK QUARTER

Phases 1 & 2 ALL SOLD FINAL PHASE NOW RELEASED

Introducing Berwick Quarter Knoll Rise, Orpington, BR6 0EL A collection of luxury yet, affordable studio suites, one and two bedroom apartments, complemented by quality fittings and stylish interiors.

Berwick Quarter is situated in the heart of Orpingtion within a 10 minute walk of the station, with journey times from 18 minutes to London Bridge*.

Prices from ÂŁ180,000.

Completion scheduled for spring 2016.

For further information, contact us today.

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all part of the service For 50 years Robinson Jackson has been synonymous with selling & letting property and offering the best 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 should 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. Your 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 on the High Street. 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.

3. Professional photography We believe that presenting your home to its fullest potential gives a distinct advantage so 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.

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. So 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.

2 and 3D floor plans, colour brochures and even virtual property tours, bring a property to life and 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. Open houses Our aim when selling your property is to generate as much interest as possible, therefore we offer all vendors an ‘open house’ event where appropriate. We will invite potential buyers to visit your property within an allotted time slot on one day, all overseen by our professional sales staff. This concentrated burst of activity often leads to multiple offers and a swift sale. Viewings are strictly by appointment only.

8. Moving magazine Our publication delivers a mix of lifestyle features, local property news and a selection of the latest properties for sale and to rent. It is available in print from our branches and selected venues such as doctors’ surgeries, restaurants and train stations. It is also available online and is distrubuted to thousands of buyers and tenants via our email database. As a seller, we can feature your property within the magazine. Contact your local branch for further details.

9. Online & print exposure We advertise all our properties for sale and to rent on Rightmove and Zoopla, as well as on our own website.

Complementing our online presence, you can expect local newspaper advertising, high impact ‘for sale’ boards and targeted email campaigns to ensure the maximum number of potential buyers and tenants see your property.

5. Presenting your property 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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If you’d like to know more about our investor services, turn to page 64, or contact our lettings experts today.

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Your search

starts here Our new website dynamically resizes to your screen so properties always look stunning.

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