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This beautifully presented four bedroom detached house close to the centre of Rayleigh is tailor made for commuters. A short walk from the train station, this high specification family property is also within the catchment area for Fitzwimarc, Rayleigh Primary and Wyburns Infant Schools.

Approached via a pebbled driveway, which also provides ample off-road parking, inside you’ll find a large lounge and study, ideal for working from home, as well as modern fitted open plan kitchen/diner. Upstairs are the bedrooms, including a ‘hidden en-suite’ to the master bedroom, as well as a walk in wardrobe, plus a separate family-sized three peice bathroom.

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The house is perfectly complimented by a fully landscaped rear garden incorporating a decked seating area direct from the lounge.

Key Features • Four bedrooms • Short walk from Rayleigh station • Family bathroom plus ‘hidden en-suite’ to master bedroom • Landscaped gardens • Ample off-road parking Price: £400,000 haart of Rayleigh 01268 782 323

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Work begins on exciting new residential development in Harlow Construction work on Aurora, an exciting new residential housing development in Harlow, has commenced The Right Honourable Robert Halfon MP together with guests from Harlow Council and Mode as well as pupils from the nearby Pear Tree Mead Primary School attended a special ‘start on site’ ceremony to celebrate the beginning of building work on the site. During the event pupils from the school unveiled murals they had designed to use on the Aurora site hoardings.

apartments and two and three bedroom family homes. Prices start from circa £115,000 for a one bedroom apartment.

Both Aurora and Minerva are being built in phases with the first set for release in the summer. A Show Home will be available to view in August.

Shawn Meakins, Branch Manager for haart of Harlow said: “Mode has earned an enviable haart was chosen to market a selection of stylish reputation within the market for its brand of new yet affordable homes on the site at Clifton Hatch homes and I am extremely confident that now in Harlow (together with a second site, Minerva, at construction has begun on Aurora and Minerva, Carters Mead). they will prove extremely popular with people The sites are being developed by Mode, a looking to buy in Harlow.” partnership between Moat and Leadbitter Homes For more information on Aurora call haart Harlow in association with Harlow Council. They will on 01279 443311 or email harlow@haart.co.uk eventually house a mix of 34 one and two bedroom

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Cambridge named the UK’s most expensive student city • Cambridge and Bristol break the £95 per week rental barrier compared to the national average of £75.25 • Privately renting students in the most expensive city Cambridge (£97.25 per week) spend 79% more on rent than students in least expensive Liverpool (£54.25 per week) • Difference in rental prices could cost a student over £2000 per year New research by haart has revealed the true Within London, the London School of Economics disparity in the real cost of studying at some of the and Political Science (LSE) is slightly cheaper in UK’s top universities. terms of tuition costs, falling £500 per year lower than most of the Russell Group universities, who The research, based on the 24-strong elite Russell charge £9,000 for a Bachelor of Arts course, but Group of universities has shown that Cambridge this saving is more than swallowed up by the and Bristol have beaten London into third place as £2,236 more it costs to rent in the capital. the UK’s most expensive student cities based on the cost of renting a bedroom in the university city. Paul Smith, CEO of haart commented: “Many canny parents are taking advantage of the strong Cambridge, home of the 2nd academically ranked rental markets by buying a home where their university¹, after Oxford, is the most expensive children are studying and letting the property to with the cost of a bedroom in a privately rented their offspring and their friends. This pays for a home an average of £97.25 per week – more ‘discounted’ rent for their child and offers a longthan £20 more than the national average of term investment for them. £75.25. Compared to Liverpool, rated at 29 in the academic rankings, where a room rental costs “For those students looking to save money on £54.25 per week, Cambridge students are paying their rental expenses and their social life, our tip 79% higher rents which amounts to £2,236 extra is to study in Leeds, where average rent is £58.50 spent over the course of a year. and the beer averages £2.45 a pint, £1.15 less than London and 30p less than Glasgow.”

Durham, placed fifth in the academic rankings table appears to offer the best value for money ¹Universities are listed in order of academic excellence by offering the highest ranking for lowest rental costs. The weekly cost of privately renting a room in the city averages £62.

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Pick of the Rental Properties

Take a look at some of the hundreds of properties to let with haart. From just £450 per month, there is something to suit all tastes and budgets. e ov ! l e s W thi

Church Cottage, Church Road, Peldon You can’t get much more centrally located than this three double bedroom detached character cottage in the popular village of Peldon. Overlooking the church, it features beamed ceilings throughout plus a bespoke kitchen and large rear garden.” £1,350 per month haart Colchester 01206 573 300

Westley Road, Basildon

Castlefields, Chelmsford

A truly immaculate five bedroom family home, situated within a fantastic location, in Basildon, complete with three reception rooms, three en-suite bedrooms, and a family bathroom.

This is a beautiful four bedroom detached property in Great Leighs which is only a short drive from Braintree and Chelmsford. Inside you’ll find two reception rooms, high spec kitchen/diner and conservatory.

haart Grays 01375 374 272

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£2,200 per month

haart Chelmsford 01245 351 707

£1,550 per month

Pick of the Rental Properties

Colchester Road, Great Bentley

Epping Way, Witham

A striking four bedroom detached bungalow close to the centre of Great Bentley arranged over one level. Includes dual aspect sitting room, family sized kitchen, dining room, en-suite to master bedroom and terraced rear garden and ample off-road parking.

A fabulous four double bedroom detached house in popular Witham. Close to the town’s many amenities, it comes with modern kitchen/diner, two reception rooms and an en-suite to the master bedroom. Added bonus of a double garage and driveway.

haart Colchester 01206 573 300

£1,300 per month

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£1,295 per month

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Mistley House, High Street, Mistley If you’re looking for something grand to rent then this outstanding six bedroom Grade II listed three storey period house in Mistley has got to be right up there. This fully furnished property includes secluded rear walled garden which is maintained each week by a gardener. haart Colchester 01206 573 300

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£3,500 per month

First Time Buys

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William Harris Way, Colchester Beautifully presented and ideally positioned two bedroom, two bathroom ground floor maisonette in Colchester with stylish fitments throughout, a spacious lounge/diner and allocated parking. £114,995 haart Colchester 01206 546 432

Gale Street, Dagenham

Westcliff Avenue, Westcliff on Sea

Broome Place, Aveley

A commuters dream – this modern one bedroom ground apartment is only a few minutes walk from Beacontre Station. Inside you’ll discover a video entry phone system, lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, three piece bathroom/WC and allocated parking.

Set in a great location close to the seafront is this well-presented two bedroom apartment. The chain free property has direct access to a private garden as well as allocated parking.

Well presented and well maintained one bedroom house in Aveley, nr South Ockendon, with offstreet parking and garage.

£118,000

£125,000 haart Dagenham 020 8517 8848

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£115,000 haart Grays 01375 396 880

Semi Detached Homes

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Dawes Avenue, Hornchurch Located on the popular ‘Racecorse Estate’ close to Hornchurch train station, this spacious three bedroom house makes an ideal family home. Includes through lounge with double doors to kitchen/diner plus luxury family bathroom, secluded rear garden, off-road parking and double garage to the rear of the property. £340,000 haart Hornchurch 01708 441 717

Dunspring Lane, Barkingside

Butt Road, Colchester

Cotswold Road, Westcliff on Sea

A wonderfully presented four bedroom, semidetached, double fronted property located within half a mile of Barkingside High Street and Ilford County High School. Fully refurbished and ready for viewings, it boast three bathrooms (including two en-suites) and two reception rooms.

A rare opportunity to purchase this superbly presented semi-detached property situated in the highly sought after Maldon Road area of Colchester. The property has been extended to create excellent sized accommodation throughout including a lounge/dining room with centre open fireplace, a fabulous refitted kitchen/breakfast room, ground floor cloakroom and a 18’ family room. It also comes with driveway and garage to the rear.

You won’t fail to be impressed by this stylish four bedroom house in Westcliff on Sea south of London Road. Inside you’ll find a separate lounge, sitting room and dining room as well as cloakroom/ WC and bathroom.

£410,000 haart Barkingside 020 8551 1181

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£299,995 haart Colchester 01206 617 132

£285,000 haart Westcliff on Sea 01702 342 193

Great Family Homes

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Church Road, Barling Magna This majestic five bedroom country home, which dates back to the 15th Century, is set in a delightful rural setting in East Essex. The property occupies a large established plot adjacent to farmland and enjoys beautiful far reaching countryside views. This unique property affords a wealth of charm and character of a bygone age yet with all the advantages of modern living including easy access to Thorpe Bay and mainline railway stations. £995,000 haart Thorpe Bay 01702 586 827

Hanbury Drive, Hornchurch

High Street, Hinxton

If you are looking for modern family living then take this opportunity to look at this new development in a sought after location in Hornchurch yet only a stroll away from schools, local sports centre as well as parks and transport.

Beautifully presented and well proportioned four bedroom chain free detached residence standing comfortably in its own peaceful setting in the centre of village on the Cambridgeshire/Essex border. The current owners have enjoyed the versatile living space, especially the generous dining room and living room with the views over the mature rear garden.

Haart Romford 01708 730 599

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£684,995

haart Great Shelford 01223 846493

£550,000

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