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This house has everything - it looks like something from a picture postcard and is the most wonderful, comfortable place to live. From the moment the current owners came across this remarkable property, formerly part of Garston Manor, they knew immediately it had to be theirs. Since then they have renovated this beautiful former farm workers cottage

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with a blend of stylish contemporary with rustic charm into a two bedroom dream home. Inside, it comes with a large kitchen/diner, lounge, cloakroom, bathroom plus landscaped front and 56’ rear garden.

Price: ÂŁ395,000 haart Abbots Langley 01923 269 444

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haart opens new branch in Abbots Langley haart estate agents has opened a new branch in Abbots Langley.

The UK’s largest independent estate agent has invested over £40,000 transforming the interior and exterior of the former Spicer McColl offices at 30 High Street into its latest branch in Hertfordshire.

them they have over 30 years experience in estate agency in Hertfordshire.

The opening of the Abbots Langley branch forms part of an ambitious programme of growth by haart London and the South East. haart is set to haart has installed fascias, walls and carpets invest over £5m this year upgrading as well as together with state of the art computer and expanding its branch network in the region. telephone systems in the branch. There is also a break out area where customers can discuss their Simon Stanfield, Branch Manager, haart Abbots needs in a more relaxed, informal environment, Langley, said: “We are delighted to have launched whether they are looking to buy or sell. The look haart in Abbots Langley. This very popular village has been finished off with a number of highly offers huge potential for a customer centric brand colourful back lit blinds to help promote the branch such as haart and we have every confidence that at night. haart and its advanced marketing techniques will prove to be as equally popular as they have done Heading up the four-strong branch in Abbots in other parts of Hertfordshire.”

Langley is vastly experienced local estate agent Simon Stanfield. Simon is supported by Sue For more information on haart Abbots Langley Drummond-Hay, Assistant Branch Manager call Simon and the team on 01923 269444 or together with Heather Taylor, Senior Sales Advisor alternatively email abbots.langley@haart.co.uk. and Michael Frankel, Sales Negotiator. Between haart is available 8am – 10pm seven days a week.

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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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haart appoints new lettings manager in Northampton haart has recruited a new Lettings Manager in Northampton.

Suki Johal, who until recently worked for haart in Milton Keynes as a Senior Lettings Negotiator, started his career as a Trainee Negotiator for one of London’s top lettings agents before joining haart several years ago. Since then he has earned an enviable reputation within the industry as well as several promotions.

The 31 year old will oversee a three-strong team based at the haart branch on Bridge Street in Northampton town centre. A fourth person is set to be recruited in the near future. The branch offers a range of managed and unmanaged services to landlords with properties in Northampton and surrounding villages.

Suki Johal, Lettings Manager, said: “I’m really excited to be joining the team in Northampton and look forward to working with everyone towards achieving our eventual aim of making haart the number one letting agent in Northampton.” haart Northampton is currently renting properties ranging in price from £450 per month to £1,250 per month. For more information on haart Northampton lettings call Suki and the team on 01604 620055 or alternatively email northampton. lettings@haart.co.uk

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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.

Bell Lane, Cotton End

Acorn Close, Duston

Five bedroom detached home at the end of a quiet, well established lane on the south side of Bedford in a quaint village of Cotton End. Designed and built with families in mind, it comes with three reception rooms, two bathrooms and generous garden.

Executive style three bedroom detached house situated in the ever popular area of Duston with entrance hall, lounge, kitchen-diner and two bathrooms in fantastic condition. Also comes with two parking spaces.

£850 per month

£1,695 per month haart Bedford 01234 363 493

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Windsor Road, Luton

Swan Mead, Luton

Three bedroom mid-terrace fully-furnished home tailor made for commuters thanks to its easy access to both the railway station and motorway network.

It includes bathroom with separate bath and shower, fully fitted kitchen and rear garden.

Good sized three bedroom end terrace in Luton with through lounge diner, fitted kitchen together with off-road parking and garden.

£750 per month

£775 per month haart Luton 01582 721 532

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First time buys

Get onto the property ladder with one of these affordable properties available from haart. of ch k n c Pi Bu e th

Furnace Lane, Finedon, Northamptonshire Three bedroom refurbished terrace cottage in Finedon which comprises of an entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, bathroom plus front and rear gardens. £120,000 haart Northampton 01604 620 631

Trevor Crescent, Duston, Northampton

Crown Quay, Prebend Street, Bedford

This immaculate two bedroom semi detached bungalow would make the ideal first home. The property, which comes with lounge and shower, also offers great access to motorways, Northampton town centre and Northampton train station whilst giving you access to Duston High Street for a close community feel.

A stylish two bedroom apartment offering modern contemporary accommodation close to the centre of Bedford. It includes a lounge/diner, two bathrooms (including one en-suite and allocated parking.

£115,000

£120,000 haart Northampton 01604 620 631

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haart Bedford 01234 218 281

Terraced Homes

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The Roundel, Overstone Park, Overstone, Northamptonshire This striking three bedroom terrace property has undergone a complete refurbishment throughout. It includes a refitted kitchen and bathroom, double glazing and gas heating to radiators. Golf course membership and all leisure facilities are included with the ownership of this property. £129,995 haart Northampton 01604 620 631

Bedford Road, Marston Woodbridge

Clarence Avenue, Northampton

A stylish two and a half storey, four bedroom home with open plan lounge and dining room with glazed bay opening onto the rear garden, two bathrooms and smart up to date kitchen equipped with quality appliances.

Character, size and great location are all wrapped up in one sizeable package. Close to the High Street in Kingsthorpe with its array of shops and supermarkets, this four bedroom Victorian mid-terrace is within a mile of the University, making it an ideal buy to let investment.

£215,000

£249,500 haart Bedford 01234 218 281

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Great Family Homes

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South Riding, Brickett Wood, St Albans Wonderful contemporary designed family home on the outskirts of St Albans. . Beautifully presented throughout, it features two big bedrooms and stunning family bathroom upstairs with the other two bedrooms, shower room and reception room downstairs. Also comes with a quality kitchen, superb conservatory and a landscaped rear garden. £585,000 haart Abbots Langley 01923 269 444

Randall Drive, Milton Keynes

The Olde Forge, Moulton Road, Pitsford

Fantastic four bedroom, two bathroom family home in Hazeley School catchment area on the edge of Oxley Park in Milton Keynes with separate lounge and dining room, master bedroom with dressing area and double garage with driveway.

A three bedroom stone cottage brimming with modern amenities yet which has retained its character feel, offering generous living space and situated in the heart of Pitsford village.

haart Milton Keynes 01908 969 143

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£310,000

haart Northampton 01604 620 631

£282,000

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