Robinson Jackson Moving Magazine Summer 14

summer 2014

the robinson jackson group

Find your next home today 100s of properties inside

Outdoor dining Floral accessories Easy summer salads Discover Sittingbourne 1

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contents 04 - all about sittingbourne Let us take you on a journey into the heart of Kent’s beautiful Medway, with our guide to Sittingbourne.

From trendy micro-pubs to wonderful local produce, discover why our Sittingbourne branch is inundated with home mover enquiries.

22 - blooming marvellous Summer is all about vibrant flowers bursting into life and now you can bring the colourful outside in with our selection of floral-print homewares.

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32 - Property spotlight: Making the home move today Robinson Jackson’s co-founder Alan Robinson shares his thoughts on seizing the day and ignoring property market speculation.

38 - easy summer salads Refresh your menu with our super summer salad recipes.

Perfect for when the temperature rises.

50 - Eating al fresco Make the most of the summer sunshine by grabbing these outdoor dining accessories and decamping to the garden, park or beach.

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Properties for sale & to let Of course, you will find a selection of our latest properties for sale and to let throughout this issue of Moving magazine. For a wider range of homes available and the newest instructions, please browse our website, robinson-jackson.com

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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,click to contact your local branch today.

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welcome to the summer issue of moving magazine This month’s guest editor is Dallas Haley, Area Partner for Sittingbourne Our moving magazine has been given a facelift, with a fresher look and a wider, more exciting variety of home-related features. It’s also all change in my office in Sittingbourne, as we celebrate a wonderful refurbishment. This almost completes an amazing programme of improvements across our branches in South East London and Kent, which continues to make the Robinson Jackson and Robinson Michael & Jackson brands two of the most prominent within the local property market.

As you will see from the properties listed within this magazine, we continue to market a wide variety of homes both for sale and to rent. Our branches are valuing over 25 properties a day, so if you are looking for a new home, we advise that you register with the local office today.

To read more about the latest market conditions read our ‘spotlight on property’ on page 32. Inside this issue you’ll also find recipes for fresh summer salads, our pick of products for al fresco dining, floral-themed home Although we have made huge changes across the wares and a guide to Sittingbourne compiled by my group over the last few years, one thing we have never very knowledgeable team. I hope you enjoy the latest changed is our 100% commitment to our clients. There edition and have a great summer. has been a lot of change in estate agency this year relating to how agents sell homes - some may say they are fads - but we are convinced that our tried and tested methods deliver the best results for homeowners, as they have done for over 50 years.

The Robinson Jackson Group has always embraced new methods of marketing and exciting new trends, as long as they hold clients’ best interests at heart. Over the last couple of months we have embraced the ‘open house’ event, which is aiding buyers see as many properties as possible and, through professional management, are delivering the best prices for our clients in a timescale to suit them.

Dallas Haley Area Partner

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. © 2012-2014

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All about... Sittingbourne Every issue we focus on one of our local areas.

In this edition we look at Sittingbourne in the Swale district of Kent.

movers discovering the town, impressed with the speedy commute to central London.”

Sittingbourne offers a variety of size and styles of accommodation, with excellent value-for-money when compared with other Home County towns.

“Some of the biggest four- and five-bedroom homes in Sittingbourne can be purchased for less than £400,000,” adds Haley, “Many of these are located on Sittingbourne’s most popular modern developments - Eden Village on Bluebell Drive and Sonora Fields in Sonora Way. Elsewhere, the ‘south side’ of Sittingbourne remains favoured, with some excellent character homes along streets like Park Road, Terrace Road, Oak Road and Gaze Hill Avenue.

You’ll also find some excellent post-war homes under £250,000 and therefore subject to the lower 1% stamp duty tax. For first-time buyers and investors, we’re pleased to be marketing a number of flats for sale in Sittingbourne that are stamp duty exempt - on the market for less than £125,000.”

As well as being the ‘garden of England’, with rolling hills, fertile farmlands and picture-postcard villages, Kent also boasts a fantastic coastline, stretching from Allhallows to Lydd-on-Sea. This profuse choice of beauty can present home movers with a problem when deciding where to live in the county. However relatively unknown until the high-speed train line to St Pancras was introduced - Sittingbourne is the perfect Kent town from which to enjoy the countryside and the sea.

“The high-speed rail line into London St Pancras via Ebbsfleet and Stratford International brought Sittingbourne into the spotlight, with commuter times slashed to under the magical one hour mark,” says Dallas Haley, the Area Partner at Robinson Michael & Jackson’s Sittingbourne office. “We still enjoy a direct line to both London Victoria and Cannon Street journeys that both take just over the hour - but the high-speed link is attracting more home buyers and tenants who are following the line out to Kent and realising they can get far more property for their money in the Swale district.”

While its excellent rail connections, nearby M2 motorway links and close proximity to the coast, it is Sittingbourne’s semi-rural charm that wins over newcomers and keeps existing residents loyal. “Farmers’ markets and local produce is the big trend in London right now but here in Sittingbourne it’s always been a way of life for us. Our pubs, restaurants and food retailers are spoilt for choice when it comes to fresh and locally-sourced produce. The fruit, vegetables and meat we tuck into is, more often enough, grown and bred just a few miles away. We’ve got some excellent farm shops and local specialists where you can pick up home-grown ingredients enabling people to support Sittingbourne and the wider Swale farming community. It’s quite possible to pick up a Kentish Blue Cheese sandwich and bottle of Biddenden apple juice in Sittingbourne High Street, hop on the train and arrive in London St Pancras in 56 minutes. It’s the best of both worlds,” concludes Haley.

Sittingbourne is just 10 miles from the Isles of Sheppey’s coastline and nine miles from the major town of Gillingham, yet is surrounded by pretty villages such as Bredgar, Iwade, Newington, Stockbury and Tunstall.

“Long-term Sittingbourne residents have always enjoyed the town’s location and amenities, with a bustling High Street underpinned by independent and family-run businesses, and a 20 minute drive to Sheerness and Minster on Sea. Now we have a much bigger audience with London and North Kent home

Right: The beautiful gardens of Doddington Place in the village of Doddington

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With its branch located right in the middle of the town centre, the Robinson Michael & Jackson Sittingbourne team is perfectly placed to share Sittingbourne’s finest.

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fashioned conversation. Find The Paper Mill on the corner of Charlotte Street and Church Street near Sittingbourne’s Morrisons supermarket. (Photograph by Emma Young)

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When it comes to saying it with flowers, Sittingbourne residents head to the Little Covent Garden flower shop on the High Street. This amazing florist creates wonderful bouquets and floral arrangements for every occasion.

They offer a delivery service as well as the opportunity to visit the shop and hand-pick individuals flowers for the perfect bunch. (Photograph by Emma Young)

1. The Sun Inn Everyone loves a good country pub that you can visit on a warm, summer’s day. Sittingbourne residents look no further than The Sun Inn on The Street in Bredgar - a village to the south west of Sittingbourne centre. The pub has a 300-year history as a licensed building, with two bars, open fires, a 50-cover restaurant and sprawling garden. Look out for quiz nights and a programme of live music.

6. Sittingbourne Heritage Museum Step back in time and wallow in the nostalgia provided

by Sittingbourne Heritage Museum. Jammed to the rafters with memorabilia, artefacts and items from bygone eras, the museum charts what Sittingbourne was like in days gone by. Don’t miss this gem that’s tucked away on East Street - be sure to check the opening days and times before you visit to avoid disappointment.

2. MB Farmshop Located in the pretty village of Stockbury in Sittingbourne is MB Farms, farm shop and butchers. It’s a Mecca for fresh, local produce and is teaming with fruit, vegetables, store cupboard supplies and a fine butchery department.

7. JC Rook & Sons If you are serious about cooking, love good meat or just want the best in local produce, head to JC Rook & Sons. This butcher on Sittingbourne High Street is a family run business that has been operating in Kent for over 40 years. (Photograph by Emma Young)

3. The Coniston Kitchen Set in the Coniston Hotel on London Road, the Coniston Kitchen is a bright, contemporary-style restaurant serving Mediterranean food. The Sunday carvery is also a popular option - booking is recommended.

8. Sittingbourne & Milton Regis Golf Club

4. The Paper Mill Micropub

Just four miles from the town centre are the lush greens of Sittingbourne & Milton Regis Golf Course. The 6,295 yard course - par 71 for men and 72 for women - is famed for its trees, providing even the keenest of golfers with an exciting challenge. A pro-shop, a bar and catering facilities complete the venue, which is set on Wormdale Hill in Newington.

It’s a pub but not as we know it. There’s actually no bar, just a list of the mostly independently-produced caskconditioned ales available that day. You place your order with the staff and they’ll nip out the back and fetch you a glass of something cold and refreshing. No gimmicks, no fruit machines, no music - the micropub in a one-roomed establishment relying on good old-

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welcome to sittingbourne

Park Avenue, Sittingbourne

Absolutely stunning! Located on one of the town’s premier roads this detached family home must be viewed to fully appreciate all it offers!

Simply beautiful!

• 4 Bed Det Chalet Bungalow • 100ft Rear Garden • Completely Refurbished Throughout • Conservatory • Ensuite Bathroom • Must Be Viewed• EPC Rating - D

OIEO £430,000 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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Maidstone Town Centre

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Areas Covered: Sittingbourne, Bapchild, Borden, Kemsley, Isle of Sheppey, Iwade, Milton, Newington, Teynham. moving sittingbourne 8

Dallas Haley - Area Partner

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

Onyx Drive, Sittingbourne Guide £80,000 - £90,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Tourmaline Drive, Sittingbourne EPC Rating - B

Guide £330,000 - £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

Oaktree Close, Eastchurch OIEO £460,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 4 Bathrooms: 3

Chetney View, Iwade EPC Rating - C

Offers Over £125,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Hever Place, Sittingbourne Offers Over £250,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - C

Swallow Avenue, Iwade EPC Rating - D

OIEO £270,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

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welcome to Barnehurst

Hillingdon Road, Barnehurst

Situated in a popular road on the Barnehurst/ Bexleyheath borders and within access to Barnehurst mainline station is this 1930s Ellingham semi detached home.

• Three bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Two bathrooms • Conservatory • Gas central heating • Off street parking • EPC Rating - E

OIEO £310,000 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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M25 Junction 1A

Bluewater by car

London by train

Areas Covered: Barnehurst Road, Eversley Road, Northall Road, Mayplace Road, Manor Way, Merewood Road, Midfield Avenue, Parkside Avenue and surrounding residential roads moving barnehurst 10

Alexa Joyeux - Branch Manager

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

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Hillingdon Road, Barnehurst Guide £390,000 - £415,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Beechcroft Avenue, Barnehurst EPC Rating - D

Guide £290,000 - £310,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Eversley Avenue, Barnehurst Guide £160,000 - £170,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Barnehurst Road, Barnehurst EPC Rating - D

Guide £345,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Parkside Avenue, Barnehurst Guide £210,000 - £230,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - D

Merewood Road, Barnehurst EPC Rating - D

Guide £320,000 - £340,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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EPC Rating - E

welcome to belvedere

The View, Abbey Wood

This beautifully presented Feakes and Richards built semi detached house is unique in this road as it features bay windows to the rear as well as the front.

• 3 Good Size Bedrooms • 30’6 x 12’ Through Lounge • Fitted Kitchen • Modern Bathroom • Sought After Location • Viewing Highly Recommended • EPC Rating - E

Guide £339,995 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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Areas Covered: Belvedere, Abbey Wood, Erith, Greenmead, The Pantiles,

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

Parkway, Erith Guide £200,000 - £220,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Bedwell Road, Upper Belvedere EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £499,950 - £550,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - C

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Poplar Mount, Belvedere Guide £205,000 - £215,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Milford Close, Upper Abbey Wood EPC Rating - D

Guide £385,000 - £399,950 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Picardy Road, Belvedere Guide £229,950 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

Ariel Court, Essenden Road EPC Rating - F

Guide £164,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to bexley village

Elmwood Drive, Bexley

Simply stunning 3 bedroom mock Tudor semi detached family home set on one of Bexley’s most popular roads, with easy access to popular transport links and schools.

• Utility Room • Spacious Kitchen/Diner • Modern Fitted bathroom • 3 good size rooms • Central Location • 26ft Lounge • EPC Rating - E

Guide £420,000 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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Hall Place & Gardens

Bexleyheath Broadway

Bluewater

London by train

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

Joydens Wood

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Kevin Wooder - Managing Partner

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

Baldwyns Park, Bexley Guide £315,000 - £335,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Hill Crescent, Bexley EPC Rating - E

Guide £725,000 - £750,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Torbrook Close, Bexley

EPC Rating - D

Camden Road, Bexley

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £275,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £600,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Parkhurst Road, Bexley

EPC Rating - D

Beaconsfield Road, Bexley

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £950,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £215,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

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welcome to bexleyheath

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Rydal Drive, Bexleyheath

Situated in a popular road with easy access to Barnehurst main line station is this 1930s semi detached Wedlock home. Benefits include a two bedroom self contained annex.

• Four / Five bedrooms • 27ft Through lounge • 18ft Kitchen / diner • Ground floor w/c • Detached garage • 80ft x 52ft Garden • EPC Rating - D

Guide £479,995 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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Danson Park

Bluewater

M25 Junction 2

London by train

Areas Covered: Bexleyheath, Barnehurst, Bexley, Crayford

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Carl Arnold - Branch Manager

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

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Bristow Road, Bexleyheath Guide £210,000 - £220,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Cannon Road, Bexleyheath EPC Rating - C

Guide £249,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Long Lane, Bexleyheath OIEO £270,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Latham Road, Bexleyheath EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £449,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Oaklands Road, Bexleyheath Guide £375,000 - £400,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

Berkeley Ave, Bexleyheath EPC Rating - E

OIEO £375,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to catford

Minard Road, Catford

This well presented family home is located on the ever popular Corbett Estate. This Corbett House offers abbundance of space due to the large rear extension.

• Corbett House • End of Terrace • Family Home • Off Street Parking • Exteded To Rear • Two Bathroom • EPC Rating - E

Guide £500,000 - £525,000 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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CanaryWharf

M25 Junction 2

London by train

Areas Covered: Catford, Bellingham, Beckenham, Downham, Forest Hill, Grove Park, Crofton Park, Honor Oak moving catford 18

Mark Audino - Branch Manager

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

Brownhill Road, Catford

Ravensbourne Park, Catford

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £210,000 - £230,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £225,000 - £250,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Rubens Street, Catford Guide £305,000 Share of Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Charsley Road, Catford EPC Rating - E

Guide £425,000 - £475,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Blythe Hill Lane, Catford

EPC Rating - E

Birkhall Road, Catford

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £550,000 - £600,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £525,000 - £575,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

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welcome to chatham

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Maidstone Road, Rochester

A fantastic detached family home on the ever popular Maidstone Road, Rochester. Boasting 5 bedrooms, a large driveway and 2/3 reception rooms, this is a must view. No chain

• Detached • Luxury En Suite • Jacuzzi • Parking for 6 cars • Garage • No Chain • EPC Rating - D

Guide £600,000 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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Ebbsfleet International

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London by train

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

Dale Street, Chatham Guide £130,000 - £140,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3/4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Corral Close, Chatham EPC Rating - D

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

Rivermead, St Marys Island Guide £220,000 - £230,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

Island Way East, St Marys Island EPC Rating - B

Guide £235,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - C

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Upper Luton Road, Chatham OIEO £140,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Wouldham Road, Rochester EPC Rating - C

EPC Rating - D Guide £320,000 - £330,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4/5 Receptions: 2/3 Bathrooms: 2

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welcome to dartford

West Hill Park, West Dartford

Offered for sale with no forward chain, this semi detached family home offers versatile accommodation. The property is also located just 0.5 miles from Dartford station.

• South Facing Rear Garden • Ideal Location For Dartford’s Popular Schools • 2nd Reception/4th Bedroom • Master Bedroom With En-suite • Two Allocated Parking Spaces • Viewing Highly Recommended • EPC Rating - C

Guide £325,000 - £340,000 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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Robert Browning - Branch Partner

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

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Dean Bottom, South Darenth

Watling Street, Dartford

EPC Rating - Awaiting OIEO £650,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £270,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

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Hill Rise, Darenth Guide £300,000 - £325,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Monks Orchard, Wilmington EPC Rating - C

Guide £225,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

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Dunlop Close, Dartford OIEO £150,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Wentworth Drive, West Dartford EPC Rating - C

OIEO £400,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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welcome to eltham

Bexley Road, Eltham

• Detached • Five Bedrooms • 26’ Kitchen/Breakfast Room We are delighted to market this executive style detached house that has undergone an extensive • 20’ Dining Room • Master Bedroom with En-suite • Garage • EPC Rating - D renovation to offer a spacious and very well presented home.

Guide £650,000 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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Brian Pitzey - Branch Manager

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

Craigton Road, Eltham OIEO £400,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Carters Hill Close, Mottingham EPC Rating - Awaiting OIEO £250,000 Share of Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - G

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Dulverton Road, New Eltham OIEO £325,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Chapel Farm Road, Mottingham EPC Rating - F

Guide £425,000 - £475,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

The Vista, Middle Park Avenue

Crown Woods Way, Eltham Heights Guide £500,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - F

EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - Awaiting OIEO £325,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to gravesend

Old Road East, Gravesend

A beautiful character family home set over three floors in Gravesend’s popular Echo Square. Many original features included with some modern ones as well.

• Detached Garage • Three Reception Rooms • Ground floor Cloakroom • Original Features • Echo Square Location • EPC Rating - F

OIEO £400,000 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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Andy Plaistowe - Branch Manager

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

Longmeade, Gravesend Guide £250,000 - £270,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Hever Court Road, Gravesend EPC Rating - C

Guide £325,000 - £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

SOLD

Baltic Wharf, Gravesend OIEO £165,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Wellington Street, Gravesend EPC Rating - C

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

Harvel Road, Vigo, Meopham Guide £530,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - E

Bowesden Lane, Shorne EPC Rating - D

Guide £850,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

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EPC Rating - C

welcome to lewisham

SOLD

Grover Court, Lewisham

Grover Court is increasingly in demand due to its ideal location close to St John’s Railway and Lewisham DLR. Offered chain free.

• 2 Bedrooms • Reception Room • Kitchen • Bathroom • EPC Rating - Awaiting

Guide £275,000-£295,000 Share of Freehold 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

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David Meredith - Branch Manager

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

Smead Way, Lewisham Guide £585,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Algernon Road, Lewisham EPC Rating - C

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

EPC Rating - C

SOLD

George Lane, Hither Green Guide £320,000 - £340,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Armoury Road, Deptford EPC Rating - D

OIEO £295,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Waite Davies Road, Lee Guide £415,000 - £425,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

George Lane, Hither Green EPC Rating - D

Guide £525,000 - £577,500 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 1

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spotlight

property

Why speculate about tomorrow?

Live for today..

You’ll be familiar with the motto ‘live for today’ and even the Latin phrase carpe diem. These sentiments have never been truer than when it comes to moving home. The national media sometimes seem preoccupied with what might happen in the future - concentrating on the possible negatives and speculating about the maybes. We believe life shouldn’t stand still and we’d like to help as many people as possible realise their moving dreams and go for it!

It wasn’t long ago that homeowners found themselves trapped due to financial uncertainties and the market, therefore, became stagnant.

As estate agents we don’t claim to have a crystal ball but neither does the media. All we can say is the present market is vibrant and will aid the sale of most properties, and we hope this continues.

Alan Robinson, co-founder of the Robinson Jackson Group, comments: “We should applaud members of the public who are making the most of the current market conditions and the opportunities it brings. If we were all influenced by the speculation of what might happen in six months or in the lead up to a general election, we might as well go into hibernation.”

“With properties selling quicker than ever before, we feel people should be empowered to make life changing choices if they so desire and not

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contemplate doubt about what could happen in 2015, or even worse, what may never happen. I believe we should focus on the here and now.”

Property demand continues It is a reality that demand for property has never been higher but the supply of homes for sale is out of the hands of all estate agents. This is not a situation that will be rectified overnight; there simply aren’t enough houses being built to meet the growing population in the South East. However, the flow of re-sale property coming onto the market is pretty constant, offering the majority of people a number of buying options.

Alan continues: “The huge number of buyers does present problems and at times, the ‘Open House’ phenomenon can attract more buyers than some agents can handle or is necessary to sell a property. I believe our branches have remained very diligent and professional throughout the current market conditions, keeping close control over the whole sales process.”

In the first half of 2014 we valued in excess of 25 homes every day.

So despite the huge demand, we continue to present 100s of new properties to the market that, in most cases, satisfy the buying requirements of those registered to our offices. If a property is valued today, we would hope to sell it within weeks rather than

months, and we will do everything we can to find the owner their next home to move into.

Here to help in all selling situations We understand that the above observations paint a rosy picture of the market but there may be some homeowners who are wondering why their property has not sold.

With the amount of activity in the current property market we have been surprised by the number of calls from people presently selling their home through another agent. We expected this to be very low in 2014 but so far this year we have sold in excess of £5 million worth of property that had previously remained unsold for a variety of reasons.

Keeping transactions on track Alan concludes: “Choosing the right estate agent is key to capitalising on the current market conditions. An agent needs to be at the top of its game; attracting the very best buyers for a client’s property and having the manpower to handle every stage of the sale through to completion. With dedicated Sales Progressors in all of our branches, we make sure you’re in the most capable hands. And if locating an onwards purchase is a problem, we’ll do everything we can to find you something suitable by leveraging the power of our extensive branch network, which spans from Sydenham in South East London to Sittingbourne in Kent.”

Contact us for moving advice Your local branch of Robinson Jackson can advise you on your next property move, so contact us today.

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welcome to north heath

Birling Road, Erith

• 13’ x 11’10 Lounge • 19’ Kitchen diner • DG & gas central A spacious post war built property presented in good order throughout, proving an ideal first time/ heating • 3 Spacious bedrooms • First floor bathroom family purchase located within walking distance of • 36 x 29 Rear garden • EPC Rating - D schools & shops.

Guide £240,000 to £250,000 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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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

Eversley Cross, Barnehurst Guide £180,000 - £190,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Doris Avenue, North Heath EPC Rating - C

Guide £245,000 - £260,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Eversley Cross, Barnehurst Guide £135,000 - £145,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Brook Street, North Heath EPC Rating - D

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

Wessex Drive, Erith Guide £165,000 - £175,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

EPC Rating - F

Wharf House, West Street, Erith EPC Rating - D

Asking Price £70,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to orpington

Lime Tree Place, Orpington

Internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate the • Double Glazing • Central Heating • Three Receptions • Unique Development • Corner Position • Quality Fixtures calibre of this four bedroom detached house that & Fittings • Viewing Highly Recommended • EPC Rating - C is set in a select gated development in a semi-rural location.

Guide £725,000 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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Glades Bromley

Sevenoaks

London by train

Areas Covered: Orpington, Bromley, Chelsfield, Crofton, Farnborough, Green Street Green, Halsted, St Marys Cray, St Pauls Cray, Petts Wood, Poverest moving orpington 36

John Speer - Branch Manager

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

Crofton Avenue, Locksbottom Guide £675,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Cheltenham Rd, South Orpington EPC Rating - D

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

EPC Rating - D

SOLD

Hillcrest Road, South Orpington Guide £475,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Warnford Road, Chelsfield EPC Rating - D

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

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Orchard Grove, South Orpington Guide £270,000 - £290,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Avonstowe Close, Locksbottom EPC Rating - C

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

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easy summer salads

Look to the lighter side of eating this summer with these fresh, zingy summer salads.

Thai pork & noodle salad Method: Serves: 4 Prep:10 mins Cooking: 10 mins

Ingredients: • 225g vermicelli rice noodles • 1 tbsp. oil • 225g minced pork • 3 tsp. chopped garlic • 1 tsp. ginger paste • 4 tsp. Fire Roasted Sliced Red Chillies • 1 tsp. caster sugar • 150g cooked peeled prawns • 2 tbsp. fish sauce • 2 tbsp. lime juice • 1 tsp. caster sugar • 50g roasted peanuts, chopped • 6 spring onions, finely chopped • 2 tbsp. freshly chopped coriander • Extra chillies and shredded spring onions, to serve

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1. Place the noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave to stand for 3 minutes. Rinse thoroughly in cold water, drain well and place in a bowl.

2. Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan, add the pork, garlic, ginger, chillies and sugar and stir- fry for 3-4 minutes until the pork is cooked. Stir the mixture into the noodles with the prawns.

3. In a small bowl mix together the fish sauce, lime juice and sugar, stir until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over the noodles and mix well. Stir in most of the peanuts, reserving a few for decoration, spring onions and coriander, and mix well.

4. Serve in bowls, garnished with the reserved peanuts, chillies and spring onions.

Strawberry,mango, pistachio and Marsala fruit salad Serves: 4 Prep:15 mins

Ingredients: • 200g Sweet Eve strawberries • 150g shelled pistachio nuts • 2 ripe mangoes • 2 ripe peaches • Caster sugar for sprinkling • A small glass of Marsala, sherry or 4

tbsps rosewater

Method: 1. Hull and finely slice the strawberries. Toast the pistachio nuts until slightly browned and releasing their aroma (be careful not to burn the nuts). Finely chop the toasted pistachio nuts.

2. Peel and finely slice the mango, finely slice the peaches and place into 4 individual serving bowls.

3. Mix in the strawberry slices and sprinkle a little bit of caster sugar on each serving.

Pour a little Marsala, sherry or rosewater on each portion.

4. Top each serving with a sprinkling toasted pistachio nuts.

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Fresh from the farm in Eltham “Despite being located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich one of south-east London’s most urban areas - Eltham enjoys a regular farmer’s market,” says Brian Pitzey, the Branch Manager at Robinson Jackson’s Eltham branch. “Located on Passey Place off the High Street and open every 3rd Sunday of the month, our town’s farmers’ market is brimming with fresh fruit and vegetables, prime cuts of meat and game, and homemade pickles, relishes and jams, as well as speciality breads and cakes.”

what’s on the menu in Rainham?

Lee Franklin, the Branch Manager at Robinson Michael & Jackson in Rainham, comments: “The Barn on Lower Rainham Road has been a favourite of the team ever since we sold the owner’s home in 2013. There are some great dishes on the menu, based on traditional English recipes that have been brought into the 21st century with modern presentation. We also love the restaurant Eight on Rainham High Street, as they use only Kent-based suppliers for their ingredients and wines.”

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welcome to plumstead

Flaxton Road, Plumstead Common

Magnificent in every way, this beautiful three bedroom, two bathroom, period built house with loft conversion is located just off of Plumstead and Winns commons.

• Open plan living to ground floor • Luxury fittings throughout • Stunning first floor shower room • En-suite shower room to master • Well stocked landscaped garden • 10’ Outbuilding for gym/office • EPC Rating - Awaiting

Guide £370,000 - £400,000 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 DLR extension that runs from neighbourning Woolwich, adding even more commuter choices.

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Spencer Humble - Area Partner

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

Parkdale Road, Plumstead

Mizzen Mast, Mast Quay, Woolwich Guide £330,000 - £350,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

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

Donaldson Road, London

Harlinger Street, Woolwich

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £300,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £220,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Swingate Lane, Plumstead Com. Guide £270,000 - £300,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Atlas Gardens, London EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £330,000 - £340,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to rainham

Marshall Road, Rainham

A charming detached property with room for the whole family to grow. Beautiful front and rear gardens, two en suites and no chain make this an attractive purchase.

• Two en Suites • Downstairs Cloakroom • Popular Location • 170’ Rear Garden • Beautiful Fireplace • No Chain • EPC Rating - E

Guide £450,000 - £495,000 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 moving rainham 42

Lee Franklin - Branch Manager

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

Gillingham Road, Gillingham OIEO £125,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Ocean Drive, Gillingham EPC Rating - D

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

Lower Hartlip Road, Hartlip Guide £500,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Charing Road, Twydall EPC Rating - D

Offers Over £180,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 1

Nile Road, Gillingham Guide £150,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - D

Chaffes Lane, Upchurch EPC Rating - E

EPC Rating - Awaiting OIEO £170,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to sidcup

Parsonage Lane, Sidcup

Unique detached triple fronted bungalow set on a generous plot. With breathtaking views over stables and fields to the front.

• Two Reception Rooms • Four Bedrooms • Two Kitchens • En Suite To Master Suite • Two Further Bathrooms • Large Rear Garden • Large Frontage • EPC Rating - E

Guide £935,000 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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Bexleyheath Broadway

M25 Junction 2

London by train

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

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Scott Foley - Branch Manager

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

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Church Avenue, Sidcup Guide £825,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 3

Blackfen Road, Sidcup EPC Rating - E

Guide £400,000 - £425,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Haddon Grove, Sidcup

EPC Rating - E

Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £575,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 6 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £465,000 - £485,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - D

SOLD

Ellison Road, Sidcup Guide £299,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Christchurch Road, Sidcup EPC Rating - E

Guide £680,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

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welcome to strood

Richborough Drive, Strood

You will be blown away at the amount of updating • Stunning detached house • 3 receptions • 4 bedrooms • Conservatory • Double garage • Updated & improved and improvement the present owner has carried throughout • EPC Rating - D out on this detached 4 beds, 3 reception home.

Planning permission to extend

Guide £420,000 Freehold Strood is well placed in the Medway, 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 moving strood 46

Lynn Vidler - Branch Manager

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

Searchlights Heights, Chattenden Guide £190,000 - £200,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

St Katherines Lane, Snodland EPC Rating - C

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

Jarrett Avenue, Wainscott OIEO £210,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - B

Cambridge Road, Strood EPC Rating - D

OIEO £160,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

SOLD

Cooling Road, Cliffe Guide £595,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5/6 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

Allington Drive, Strood EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £230,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to swanley

West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks

A magnificent imposing period residence set over four floors. The property boasts many beautiful features including decorative coved ceilings, stained glass window panes and wine a cellar.

• Games room • Double garage • Parking for 4/5 cars • Wine Cellar • Bathroom & two shower rooms • 26’7 Kitchen/Breakfast room • EPC Rating - D

Guide £550,000 - £580,000 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

Tylers Green Road, Crockenhill Offers Over £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Rowhill Road, Hextable EPC Rating - D

Offers Over £260,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

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Selah Drive, Swanley Offers Over £425,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Hart Dyke Road, Swanley EPC Rating - D

Offers Over £200,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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

EPC Rating - C

EPC Rating - D

Archer Way, Swanley EPC Rating - D

Offers Over £300,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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welcome to swanscombe & Greenhithe

Cowley Avenue, Greenhithe

This well presented three bedroom link detached house is located on the popular Worcester Park development and is within walking distance to Greenhithe station.

• Three bedroom link detached house • Worcester Park location • Two receptions • Cloakroom• Well presented decor • Close to Greenhithe station • EPC Rating - D

Guide £300,000 - £325,000 Freehold As the only estate agent in Swanscombe, we know the market best.

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

M25 Junction 2

London by train

Areas Covered: Swanscombe, Ingress Park, Bean, Greenhithe, Greenhithe Village, Neptune Park, New Barn, Waterstone Park, and Worcester Park. moving swanscombe & greenhithe 50

Joe Purton - Branch Manager

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

Sun Road, Swanscombe Guide £150,000 - £165,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Kingfisher drive, Greenhithe EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £180,000 - £200,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

Clovelly Place, Greenhithe OIEO £175,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Calcroft Avenue, Greenhithe EPC Rating - B

Guide £300,000 - £325,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Fiddlers Close, Greenhithe Guide £230,000 - £240,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

North Star Boulevard, Greenhithe EPC Rating - C

Guide £200,000 - £220,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

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welcome to sydenham

Lawrie Park Avenue, Sydenham

A stunning four bedroom detached residence within the popular Lawrie Park Triangle excellently located for Sydenham station/ELL and Crystal Palace Park.

• Four Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Enviable Plot • Off Street Parking • Lawrie Park Triangle • Ideal For Station • EPC Rating -E

OIEO £1,000,000 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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Blackheath

M25 Junction 3

London by train

Areas Covered: Sydenham, Anerley, Crystal Palace, East Dulwich, Forest Hill, New Beckenham, Norwood, Penge, and West Dulwich moving sydenham 52

Robert Wright - Senior Partner

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

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Oak Grove Road, Anerley OIEO £475,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Shamrock House, Sydenham EPC Rating - D

Guide £250,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Samos Road, Penge OIEO £300,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Adamsrill Road, Sydenham EPC Rating - G

OIEO £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Sydenham Avenue, Sydenham

Crystal Palace Park Rd, Sydenham Guide £625,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - D

Guide £325,000 Share of Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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EPC Rating - D

eating

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Eat outside this summer and make the most of sunny mornings and balmy nights.

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welcome to walderslade

Robin Hood Lane, Walderslade

A stunning 4,200sq.ft, 3 storey chalet bungalow.

This stunning home offers generous and luxurious living accommodation. Call Keith Bridgen to arrange a viewing today.

• Executive Property • 4 Double Bedrooms with potential to change into a 5 bedroom. • 4 Reception Rooms • Two En Suites • Option of converting playroom into self-contained flat/annexe • EPC Rating - C

Guide £699,995 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

Areas Covered: Walderslade, Aylesford, Burham, Bluebell Hill, Davis Estate, Eccles, Lords Wood, Pokin Wood, Princes Park, Walderslade Bottom moving walderslade 56

Keith Bridgen - Branch Manager

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

Chestnut Avenue, Walderslade Guide £275,000 - £295,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Victoria Road, Walderslade EPC Rating - D

OIEO £305,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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Chaffinch Close, Walderslade

Princes Avenue, Walderslade

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £160,000 - £180,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £180,000 - £200,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Concord Avenue, Davis Estate

EPC Rating - E

EPC Rating - D

London Road, Ditton

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £200,000 - £220,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

OIEO £500,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 6 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 4

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Montrose Avenue, South Welling

An extended 3/4 bedroom 1930s style end of terrace house that is presented in immaculate condition & is convenient for Oxlea Woods/ Meadows, the High Street and the Station.

• Stunning 16ft Kitchen • 14ft Conservatory • Study/ Fourth Bedroom • Ground Floor WC • First Floor Family Bathroom • Modern En-Suite Shower • Ample Parking And 60ft Garden • EPC Rating - D

Guide £370,000 - £390,000 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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Areas Covered: Welling, Falconwood, Abbey Wood

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

Rutherglen Road, Abbey Wood Guide £280,000 - £300,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Warwick Road, Welling EPC Rating - D

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

Sundridge Avenue, South Welling Guide £330,000 - £360,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Northumberland Av, South Welling EPC Rating - E

Guide £350,000 - £380,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Wickham Street, Welling Guide £290,000 - £310,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - B

EPC Rating - D

Bruce Close, Welling EPC Rating - D

Guide £140,000 - £160,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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The Professional Landlord Service

Becoming a landlord has never been more appealing, especially when you consider average gross rental yields are 5.3%, compared to the average saving rate of 1.43%*.

Speak to one of our lettings specialists and they will explain how easy it is to enter the buy-to-let market. Our impressive marketing and referencing process will find you the perfect tenant, while our tailor-made full management solution provides lettings peace of \ mind to all landlords.

To get you started why not view the 400 potential buy-to-let properties we list for sale every month?

For more information contact us today.

Alexa Joyeux

* Sources: savingschampion.co.uk, LSL Property Services

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Property Management

Investments

Looking for the perfect investment?

we’ve got it covered!

Although interest rates remain at a historically low level, which is good for mortgage payers, it is not so great for savers with deposits held in accounts.

If you want your money to work harder for you, the smarter alternative is the rental market, where returns outweigh interest paid by banks. Last year we saw landlords benefiting from yields as high as 5-9% and that trend looks set to continue.

The lettings market has grown so vigorously it is

now bound by new laws and guidelines - the responsibility of which falls mostly to the landlord.

However, the complexities behind being a property investor needn’t be a barrier to your involvement. Our fully-managed lettings service run by our qualified staff allows you to enjoy your property investment while we take care of the legalities, tenant liaison and maintenance aspects of any rental property.

The Robinson Jackson Group offers a comprehensive lettings service across South East London and Kent

Our lettings managers Here to help If you have a property to let or are considering a ‘buy-to-let’ investment, speak to a member of the team and they will be happy to help. We can also advertise your property in the following pages of this magazine – seen by thousands of potential tenants every month.

Alexa Joyeux 01322 331161

Abbey Wood, Barnehurst, Belvedere, Bexleyheath, Blackfen, Dartford, Erith Falconwood, Plumstead, Swanley, Welling.

Peter Azzopardi

Tim Gridley

020 8297 8777

01689 833322

Lewisham, Hither Green, Brockley, Lee. Catford, Bromley, Grove Park, Bellingham, Eltham.

Chelsfield, Crofton, Farnborough, Green Street Green, Orpington, Petts Wood, Poverest, St Marys Cray.

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Debbie Pennell 01634 722 888

Chatham, Gravesend, Strood, Gillingham, Higham, Rainham, Rochester, Sittingbourne, Walderslade, and neighbouring villages.

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

Squirrels Close, Swanley

Dallin Road, Shooters Hill EPC Rating - D £1,350 per month Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - B £1,000 per month Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

North Star Boulevard, Greenhithe

The Green, Welling

EPC Rating - B £1,000 per month Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D £1,450 per month Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Wellington Avenue, Woolwich

Ravine Grove, London

EPC Rating - B £1,450 per month Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - B £900 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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020 8698 1234 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Rosenthal Road, Catford

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

EPC Rating - Awaiting £1,200 per month Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

George Lane, London

Hargood Road, Kidbrooke

EPC Rating - Awaiting £1,275 per month Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - Awaiting £1,275 per month Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Rothsay Crt, Cumberland Place

Overcliffe Road, Lewisham

EPC Rating - Awaiting £850 per month Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - Awaiting £1,150 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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01689 867777 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Barcombe Close, St Pauls Cray

Highlands Road, Orpington EPC Rating - Awaiting £795 per month Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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

Broomhill Road, Orpington

Spring Shaw Road, Orpington

EPC Rating - F £1,450 per month Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D £1,500 per month Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Brantwood Way, St Pauls Cray

High Street, Orpington

EPC Rating - C £775 per month Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E £950 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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Conqueror Drive, Gillingham £725 per month Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Maidstone Road, Chatham EPC Rating - B

£1,600 per month Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Ploughmans Way, Rainham £800 per month Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Cooling Common, Cliffe Woods EPC Rating - C

EPC Rating - Awaiting £1,250 per month Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Central Parade, Marley Way £625 per month Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating -E

Lower Rainham Road, Rainham EPC Rating - C

EPC Rating - Awaiting £650 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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All part of our service

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 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.

For 50 years the name 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.

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.

1. Sales Progression You’ll expect the sale of your house to really accelerate after you’ve accepted an offer. That’s why 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.

7. Open houses Our aim when selling your property is to generate as much interest as possible, so we offer all vendors an ‘open house’ event. 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.

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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 home move planning. 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.

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

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

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.

4. Available 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week All of our 30 branches and departments 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.

Are you a landlord or tenant?

If you’d like to know more about our services for landlords and tenants, please turn to our lettings section on page 60

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