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September 2020

Issue No. 190

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ABOUT US Thompson Estates is a bespoke Estate Agency with an exemplary reputation.

Specialising in residential property, we offer a service that is unmatched by any other local Estate Agency.

Collectively our sales force has over 40 years’ experience within the property industry. Our team are driven by ‘property & people’ building long lasting relationships which are trusting and engaging.

VARIED & ENERGISED TEAM

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Contact us on 888855

WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN OUR TEAM? We are looking for a new, experienced Sales Negotiator. The right candidate must have worked within the industry and have a passion for property! The role is commission only, so you will need to be motivated and driven. 5 Years residency is required, as well as a clean driving license and your own vehicle.

To apply, please email Vicky - vicky@thompsonestates.com

WEB

www.thompsonestates.com

EMAIL

sales@thompsonestates.com

TEL

01534 888855

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UNDER OFFER - SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED

COMING SOON Good size 1 bedroom corner apartment in Spectrum Sold with sitting tenant until January 2023 Asking £255,000

FLYING FREEHOLD

£325,000

APARTMENT

Please call Kerry on 07797 825122 St Peter

1

NEW & SOLE

UNDER OFFER - SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED

1

2

NEW & SOLE

SHARE TRANSFER

SHARE TRANSFER

£359,000

APARTMENT

£365,000

APARTMENT

St Helier

1

1

RES136

1

RES088

St Helier

2

2

1

RES056

4

WEB

www.thompsonestates.com

EMAIL

sales@thompsonestates.com

TEL

01534 888855

LAST REMAINING UNIT

SHARE TRANSFER

FLYING FREEHOLD

£408,000

APARTMENT

£415,000

APARTMENT

St Helier

2

1

2

RES052

St Helier

2

1

NEW & SOLE

NEW

FREEHOLD

FLYING FREEHOLD

£420,000

APARTMENT

0

£425,000

APARTMENT

St Helier

2

2

0

RES001

FREEHOLD

£425,000

COTTAGE

St Helier

2

1

0

RES098

RES147

St Brelade

3

1

2

RES093

www.thompsonestates.com

WEB

EMAIL

sales@thompsonestates.com

TEL

01534 888855

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

WANTED 2 Bedroom apartment at College Gardens or Castle Quay Must have parking and an outside area Buyers waiting!

Funds up to £450,000

FLYING FREEHOLD

£450,000

APARTMENT

Please call Kerry on 07797 825122 St Helier

2

2

1

RES169

NEW

FREEHOLD

SHARE TRANSFER

£495,000

COTTAGE

£499,950

APARTMENT

St Peter

2

1

1

HELPING YOU INTO YOUR PERFECT HOME

RES094

St Helier

2

2

1

RES058

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WEB

www.thompsonestates.com

EMAIL

sales@thompsonestates.com

SOLE

NEW

FREEHOLD

FREEHOLD

£575,000

TOWNHOUSE

3

0

RES034

01534 888855

£635,000

HOUSE

St Aubin

St Helier

4

TEL

3

1

2

RES083

NEW

FREEHOLD

SHARE TRANSFER

£750,000

APARTMENT

£775,000

HOUSE

Trinity

St Helier

2

2

2

RES067

NON-QUALIFIED

£850,000

APARTMENT

St Helier

3

3

2

RES108

3

2

5

RES063

08/2020

Since the Island started to emerge from lockdown less than two months ago, our team at The Mortgage Shop has been exceptionally busy, keeping up with the unexpectedly high level of demand for mortgage advice.

Enquiries have been received from buyers across all levels of the market, with many people having already found a property they hope to buy. Some even doing so before checking that they can obtain the necessary mortgage!

It is interesting to hear from clients how the events of this year have changed their lives forever, in respect of their working environment. With many now having the opportunity to work from home for part or the whole of their working week, possibly on a permanent basis.

This is likely to have a noticeable impact on the expectations of homebuyers, who will no doubt be looking for larger houses that can accommodate a dedicated home office area.

The Best Rates...

There have been noticeable changes in the mortgage rates that are available from Jersey lenders.

While some have been withdrawn and replaced by higher priced options, this has not altered the fact that the cost of borrowing is still exceptionally low.

Pick of the Bunch

WITHDRAWAL OF MORTGAGE PRODUCTS It is understandable that lenders have been cautious about the sustainability of the economy in the current climate, and this has resulted in the withdrawal of a number of mortgage products, and a reduction in the higher loan to value mortgages available with some providers.

Fortunately, there is still a good choice of mortgage products available, although finding them can sometimes require the expertise of a mortgage broker, such as The Mortgage Shop.

(% loan to property value/price)

60%

2 year fixed

1.14%

60%

5 year fixed

1.34%

60%

7 year fixed

2.03%

75%

2 year tracker

1%

85%

2 year tracker

1.34%

85%

2 year fixed

1.44%

85%

5 year fixed

1.80%

90%

2 year tracker

1.59%

90%

2 year fixed

1.69%

90%

5 year fixed

2.09%

60%

BTL 2 year fixed

1.64%

60%

BTL 5 year fixed

2.40%

www.mortgageshop.je

FIRST TIME BUYERS Sadly, First Time Buyers may have suffered most. Saving diligently for a deposit, has always been a challenge, especially when they still have to cover the cost of their normal monthly outgoings.

Until recently, many people in this category have been lucky to receive financial help from family or close relatives but this support might not be so forthcoming as older members of the population now prefer to hold on to their cash reserves in order to survive any unknown financial challenges that lie ahead, as a result of covid-19.

info@mortgageshop.je

With cautious lenders withdrawing low deposit or no deposit mortgages, the goal posts have been moved yet again, although the forecast fall in property prices in both the UK and Jersey has not materialised, so it’s realistic to assume that these changes will be short lived.

The best advice for First Time Buyers therefore is to hang in there and save as much as possible, as lending opportunities will hopefully get better.

MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England meets this month to review, amongst many other matters, the Base Rate which currently stands at 0.1%.

There is great speculation at the moment that Base Rate might be moved into a negative position, helped no doubt, by comments in recent weeks from the Governor of the Bank that this could be an option.

If this were to happen, then we will find ourselves in uncharted waters.

Your home is at risk if you do not keep up with repayments on a mortgage or other loans secured on it

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WEB

www.thompsonestates.com

SOLE

FREEHOLD

£865,000

GRANITE HOME

St Peter

4

3

3

RES014

FLYING FREEHOLD

£895,000

APARTMENT

St Ouen

2

2

2

RES227/8

FREEHOLD

£985,000

DETACHED HOUSE

St Peter

4

3

6

RES009

EMAIL

sales@thompsonestates.com

TEL

01534 888855

WEB

www.thompsonestates.com

EMAIL

sales@thompsonestates.com

TEL

01534 888855

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SOLE

WANTED 2 or 3 bedroom houses in the West of the Island Don’t mind doing work, or have room to extend Buyers waiting!

Funds between £750,000 £900,000

FREEHOLD

Please call Kerry on 07797 825122 or Matt on 07797 737773

£1,050,000

HOUSE

St Martin

3

NEW

FREEHOLD

£1,225,000

DETACHED HOUSE

Green Island

4

3

4

RES044

2

5

RES040

10

WEB

www.thompsonestates.com

SOLE

FREEHOLD

£1,295,000

DETACHED HOUSE

St Helier

4

3

6

RES111

NEW

FREEHOLD

£1,350,000

DETACHED HOUSE

Green Island

4

3

4

RES041

FLYING FREEHOLD

£1,400,000

APARTMENT

St Aubin

3

2

3

RES184

EMAIL

sales@thompsonestates.com

TEL

01534 888855

WEB

www.thompsonestates.com

EMAIL

sales@thompsonestates.com

TEL

01534 888855

SOLE

FREEHOLD

£1,450,000

DETACHED HOUSE

Rural St Helier

5

3

10

RES030

NEW

FREEHOLD

£1,495,000

GRANITE COTTAGE

St Peter

3

3

6

RES099

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12

WEB

www.thompsonestates.com

FREEHOLD

£1,550,000

GRANITE HOUSE

St Martin

5

4

14

RES010

FREEHOLD

£1,550,000

NEW BUILD

Trinity

4

4

4

RES089

FREEHOLD

£1,625,000

GEORGIAN HOME

Grouville

4

4

15

RES007

EMAIL

sales@thompsonestates.com

TEL

01534 888855

WEB

www.thompsonestates.com

EMAIL

sales@thompsonestates.com

TEL

01534 888855

SHARE TRANSFER GARDEN APARTMENTS

£1,995,000 St Lawrence

3

3

2

RES078

FREEHOLD

£2,200,000

DETACHED HOUSE

St Peter

5

3

12

RES035

SELLMYSTUFF.JE CONTENT SALES

13

14

WEB

www.thompsonestates.com

EMAIL

sales@thompsonestates.com

FREEHOLD

£2,750,000

GRANITE HOUSE

St Aubin

4

3

5

RES017

FREEHOLD GRANITE BARN CONVERSION

£2,950,000 St Saviour

6

5

12

RES218

WANTED 3 or 4 Bedroom character property with a swimming pool, or space to create one Multiple buyers waiting!

Up to £2,000,000 Please call Kerry on 07797 825122

TEL

01534 888855

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Lettings

QUALIFIED

QUALIFIED

£1,200 pm

APARTMENT

QUALIFIED

£1,250 pm

APARTMENT

St Helier

1

1

0

REN068

QUALIFIED

1

1

0

£2,750 pm

2

2

REN018

St Helier

2

2

1

£2,975 pm

HOUSE

£4,250 pm

HOUSE

St Helier

5

REN029

QUALIFIED

Chateau Royal

2

REN010

QUALIFIED

APARTMENT

£1,650 pm

APARTMENT

St Helier

4

2

REN011

Grouville

5

4

5/6

REN032

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Apartments.

Luxury Houses.

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WELCOME TO VANTAGE Vantage is an exquisite newly built development of three separate residences, designed with a captivating blend of modern convenience and sophisticated luxury.

Each home offers unparalleled details; direct lift access to every floor, secure garage parking for three cars, two store rooms and private outdoor terraces with ever-changing sea views over the Royal Bay of Grouville towards the coast of France.

The second floor levels offer a stunning spacious reception space illuminated in coastal light and a luxuriously appointed kitchen uses materials chosen for their beauty and timelessness – Moleanos limestone flooring, bronzed antique mirror splash backs and stone work surfaces.

From intelligent home automation and luxuries that include your own lift as well as a private wine cellar with beautifully crafted bespoke joinery, these modern residences at Vantage are designed to complement your lifestyle perfectly.

Wake up to the warmth of the morning light from your master suite which occupies the entire top floor, and watch the evening tides rise and fall from your sea view terrace.

All units offer three bedrooms and a study, set over three floors.

Two bedroom suites, the study and a large utility room can be found on the first floor level.

No 1 - Asking £2,895,000 - Measuring 2,443 sq.ft No 2 - Asking £2,950,000 - Measuring 2,724 sq.ft No 3 - Asking £2,975,000 - Measuring 2,454 sq.ft

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JERSEY

St Brelade

Asking Price ~ £1,850,000 FC002 - NEW

This exceptional 4 bed home is discreetly located in the much sought after area of Portelet. From the moment you walk in, this superior property commands your attention. The design has been generous so as to prioritize space from top to bottom. With vaulted ceilings, an extensive hallway and a vast open plan kitchen, this contemporary home will be plentiful for a functioning family who enjoy an acute attention to detail. Externally there is a wrap around private garden, to the rear there is a decked area to soak up the stunning scenery.

St Brelade

Gorey

Asking Price ~ £2,350,000 FC001 - NEW

A modern seaside home forming part of a small gated development of 4 luxury houses in Gorey. Offering versatile accommodation of four bedrooms and two large reception rooms over 3 floors means this home could be adapted to suit most requirements. The accommodation is bright and spacious and the main lounge, kitchen and top floor bedroom suites have beautiful sea views as well as access to sun terraces. The ground floor accommodates an integral double garage and private parking along with visitor parking within the development. Outdoor areas surrounding the house are low maintenance and a large sun deck provides plenty of space for entertaining and enjoying the sea views.

Prices From ~ £2,750,000 - FC099 - ONE - THE ULTIMATE NEW LUXURY DEVELOPMENT

Introducing Jersey’s most prestigious, luxury residence, ONE St Brelade. An exclusive address on the south coast of the Island of Jersey offering a rare and wonderful opportunity to live at this highly desirable location.

PURCHASE OFF PLAN TODAY! Eleven individually crafted and beautifully appointed apartments offer panoramic sea views over the bay of St Brelade that stretch to the secluded beach of Ouaisne.

This exquisite development features exceptional convenience with a wealth of luxury amenities, including a state-of-the-art gym and wellness room together with stunning soft-landscaped communal gardens and secure underground parking.

For a brochure and price list, please contact Fine & Country Jersey

TEL: 01534 840022

www.fineandcountryjersey.com

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JERSEY

St Martin

Asking Price ~ £2,950,000 FC021

Approached via its own gated entrance, this spectacular Georgian style property is amongst one of the finest homes in Jersey.The 5,058 sq.ft of accommodation has been finished to the highest specification and includes; drawing room, dining room, David Hicks kitchen, utility room and an orangery overlooking the pool and garden.There is an impressive master suite with a dressing room and bathroom, 4 further bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Externally there is an outdoor swimming pool with water feature and Jacuzzi, an entertaining pool house, extensive terraces and manicured gardens, an integral double garage and ample parking.

St Martin

Asking Price ~ £3,300,000 FC069

Situated in an elevated coastal position with spectacular 180 degree views reaching from St Catherine to Gorey Harbour and the Royal Bay of Grouville beyond. The property is presented in good condition and the mature yet manageable garden offers great privacy. There are 5/6 bedrooms and an integral ground floor unit, perfect for guests or family members. The master suite is a haven of tranquillity whilst a large second suite, occupying the whole top floor, offers breath-taking panoramic sea views and a private terrace.

Set at the end of a private lane with easy access over National Trust land to excellent walks, make this home perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat.

St Peter

Asking Price ~ £3,250,000 FC007 - NEW

This exceptional, newly restored Grade 4 listed farmhouse is located in the picturesque countryside of St Peter. The 5 bed main house is filled with many charming features, but also benefits from the addition of a contemporary timber clad ground floor extension which connects the farmhouse to the milking parlor by way of a streamlined hallway. Surrounded by over 25.5 vergees of agricultural land and approached via a long tree-lined drive, offering a very good degree of privacy, Surguy Farm is a fabulous example of a modern farmhouse blending old with new.

Portelet

Asking Price ~ £3,350,000 FC006 - NEW

A stunning contemporary 5 bed home located at Portelet Bay forming part of an exclusive, gated high-end development. Designed for a low maintenance lifestyle that would suit families, professionals or downsizers the development has a lot to offer - there are beautiful sea views, direct beach access to one of the best beaches on the island and a communal tennis court. The present owners have recently remodelled parts of the house to include a stunning ontrend black Bauformat kitchen and a state of the art home gym. To the front of the house is a large terrace with sea views and to the rear is a private garden.

TEL: 01534 840022

www.fineandcountryjersey.com

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JERSEY

St Brelade

Asking Price ~ £4,000,000 FC025 - NEW

A triumph of architecture and interior design vision, Cotil du Parcq can be found nestled into the hillside overlooking St Brelade’s Bay. Laid out over three floors, the property offers 6,000 sq.ft of accommodation and with full planning permission, this will be a unique and very special home. Internally it provides ample reception space including a large eat-in kitchen, living room and TV room. On the first floor there are 5 en-suite bedrooms plus a gym and sauna. On the second floor you will find a home office with a birds eye view of the bay. It also benefits from a 1 bed unit with private access and externally the property will enjoy a mixture of garden and patio areas leading to the pool.

St Brelade

St John

Asking Price ~ £4,995,000 - FC003

This impressive home of circa 12,000sq.ft with a separate 2 bedroom cottage is one of the finest country estates in Jersey, and is located in the most idyllic rural position. Approached via a long private driveway, this is a fantastic home for growing families with such substantial accommodation including 8 bedrooms, numerous reception rooms, a home office, gym, a separate 2 bedroom cottage, extensive garaging, a vast amount of parking and swimming pool. Privacy is guaranteed with 12 acres of gardens surrounding the house, apple orchards and agricultural land.

Asking Price ~ P.O.A - FC100 - NEW

For a sophisticated residence with spectacular sea views, look no further than Le Val Lodge, an exquisite coastal home set within beautiful landscaped gardens.

Remodelled from end-to-end in 2017 for the enjoyment of the present owner, it now offers spacious and well-designed accommodation for family living, with elevated sea views and an easy-to-use home automation technology.

There are 7 bedroom suites in total, including a master suite which opens out onto its own terrace, benefitting from the impressive coastal backdrop beyond the gardens and swimming pool.

The large office suite is complemented by its own kitchen, whilst the selfcontained 1 bedroom apartment offers everything you need for visiting family, guests or staff. Externally, the 2.24 acre grounds of Le Val Lodge are truly breathtaking.The south-west facing grounds comprise of a lawn which is surrounded by terraces and a formal avenue of square hornbeam shrubs, which lead to the 14-meter heated infinity pool. Between the main house and tennis court, is the pool house, Jacuzzi, and tropical garden which all overlook the terraces of citrus lemon and orange trees.

TEL: 01534 840022

www.fineandcountryjersey.com

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