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News Archive: September 2005
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09/30/2005 10:21 PM |
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Home for sale in Shetland Isles, Scotland
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Spacious
4 bedroom detached dwelling house in rural setting with
exceptional sea views of Whiteness Voe. Excellent condition
throughout. Large mature garden. The property is in a quiet
location within easy commuting distance of Lerwick and close to
local amenities, including the primary school and general
merchant.
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09/29/2005 03:21 PM |
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Apartment for Sale in Liverpool, Merseyside,
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This
victorian villa has been lovingly converted into stunning
apartments. Situated in the Lark Lane area this apartment is
minutes away from the wine bars and restaurants Lark Lane has to
offer. City Centre is 5 mins by car. Sefton Park is a few minutes
walk. This apartment is situated on the ground floor with french
doors leading onto the gardens of Ashby House.
Apartment comprises of :-
D/G (sash windows)
Gas Central Heating
Allocated secure parking
Video Entry System
Security Alarm
Bedroom 1 (Master) and en-suite
Bedroom 2
Luxury Bathroom
Lounge
Kitchen / Dining
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09/28/2005 04:16 PM |
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Home for sale in Norfolk, England
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A well
presented detached modern home set back on a shared private
driveway within a maturing development on the edge of Dereham
town. Dereham is a bustling market town approximately 16 miles
from Norwich City and benefits from various stores, restaurants,
public houses, schools, nurseries and leisure facilities.
Property comprises of entrance hall, lounge, dining room,
kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, large under stairs cupboard,
master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite facilities, a
further three bedrooms and family bathroom. Heated via a gas fired
radiator system, there are UPVC sealed unit windows throughout.
Externally there is a single garage and blockpave driveway with
space for three cars. There is also a generous front garden and
private rear garden.
ENTRANCE HALL, External entrance door, laminate style wooden
flooring, radiator, door to under stairs cupboard, stairs to upper
floor, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, doors opening to: CLOAKROOM
White suite comprising low level WC, hand wash basin, radiator.
LOUNGE (20'4 x 10'10)Telephone point, TV point, two radiators,
coved ceiling, window to front, two smaller windows to side,
fireplace with marble hearth and connections for electric and gas
fire. DINING ROOM (10'3 x 9')Radiator, window to front, UPVC
sealed French doors leading to rear garden. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
(13'4 x 10'10) Comprehensive range of wall and floor mounted
kitchen units, single drainer one and half bowl sink unit, tiled
splash backs and surrounds, fitted electric oven and gas hob,
filter hood, plumbing for washing machine, integrated dishwasher
and fridge freezer, ceramic tile flooring, wall mounted boiler in
cupboard, external entrance door to rear garden, radiator, window
to rear.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Door to airing cupboard, radiator, ceiling
mounted smoke alarm, access to loft area which is boarded with
lights. BEDROOM 1 (10'9 x 11'5 min). Built in wardrobes and corner
storage unit, telephone point, TV point, window to front, door
to:EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM (5' x 5'5) Suite comprising white vanity
style sink unit, tiled shower cubicle, low level WC. BEDROOM
2(11'1 x 10'4 min) Built in storage units, TV point. BEDROOM
3(8'11 x 9'9) Telephone point.BEDROOM 4 (11'5 x 6'8). FAMILY
BATHROOM (7'6 x 6')White suite comprising low level WC, hand wash
basin, bath with wall mounted shower mixer, glass shower screen,
tiled splash backs and surrounds, extractor fan.
To the front of the property there is a generous lawn area with
gravelled borders and pathway to main entrance door. Rear garden
has decked area, lawn, external tap and gravel path leading to
external access door to kitchen and side gate which offers access
to driveway and garage. |
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09/25/2005 02:24 PM |
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Deciding on the Order of Property
Photographs
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Essentially, the order of your property photographs should follow
the natural progression of giving a prospective buyer an actual
tour of your house. So, you need to imagine where the tour would
start, which route it would take, and where it would end up. The
order given below provides a good guide to how the photographs
should be organized.
1. The front of your house, try to include the front yard
2. Living room and any selling features it may possess
3. Kitchen
4. Family room, dining room or any other features worth showing
5. At least one bedroom, if there is an on suite bathroom, then
capturing that would be a bonus
6. The view from the property location. Obviously, exclude this
section if it is not going to assist the sale of your home
7. The garden, backyard |
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09/21/2005 04:15 PM |
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Home for sale in Ash Vale, Surrey
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bedroomed detached family home, pleasantly positioned in this
rarely available cul-de-sac location. Within walking distance of
the village centre and the Basingstoke canal. Accessible to two
main line stations (into Waterloo), M3, Schools, Doctors and
Dental practices. The house provides double glazing and central
heating. In addition to the garage there is a driveway
facilitating off road parking for four cars. The gardens to the
property are dispersed to the front and rear. Offered for sale in
good decorative order. The property warrants internal inspection.
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09/18/2005 11:09 AM |
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New Home for sale in Chesterfield,
Derbyshire, England.
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tastefully presented three bedroom house double glazing window
central heating spacious back garden, ideally for a family with
children. |
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09/16/2005 06:47 PM |
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House Price Inflation in England: Regional
Breakdown |
Statistics for July (2005) released by the Office of the Deputy
Prime Minister show the following pattern of 12-months percentage
change in house prices:
1. North West +7.3%
2. Yorkshire & the Humber +7.1%
3. North East +6.5%
4. West Midlands +5.7%
5. East Midlands +3.4%
6. The East +3.1%
7. South West +1.5%
8. South East +1.3%
9. London +0.9%
These statistics show that the highest house price increase
(England) occurred in North West region, closely followed by
Yorkshire & the Humber. Therefore, homeowners in those regions
would have witnessed the highest increase in the value of their
properties (on average). Obviously, this brings bad news for
potential home buyers who wish to purchase property in those
regions.
At the other end of the spectrum, the house prices in London
showed the slowest increase. However, we must remember that London
already has the highest average price for a property; therefore a
0.9% increase may still be higher in value terms compared to other
regions where properties are relatively cheaper. |
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09/16/2005 06:15 PM |
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New Home for sale in Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire, Wales.
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Unique
School Assembly Hall conversion in prime location on the edge of
the Brecon Beacons National Park. The property is all on one level
and comprises two/three bedrooms (two ensuite), large hall with
cloakroom, through kitchen/sitting/family room with patio doors to
garden, bedroom 3/study with patio doors to conservatory. Large
modern kitchen with plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher.
Nardi Stainless steel range cooker.
Large conservatory with hot tub. Garden to rear, courtyard to
front. Two garages.
During the conversion the attic was left undeveloped. The vendors
understand that this area is ripe for conversion to further
accommodation - virtually doubling the floor space of the
property.
This property retains the wood block flooring of the original
assembly hall, and is under a copper roof, making it a desirable
residence for those not aspiring to estate living. |
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09/15/2005 02:37 PM |
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Discussion Board added
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now discuss any property related topic on the brand new
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09/15/2005 10:53 AM |
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New Home for Sale in Kibworth Harcourt,
Leicestershire
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II listed period thatched cottage, built circa 1700, which has
been sympathetically modernized and renovated whilst retaining
original period features. The accommodation has a gas fired
central heating system and briefly comprises: entrance Hall,
lounge, dining room, large former tack room with high pitched
roof, fitted kitchen, tanked and sound-proofed cellar, two double
bedrooms and large bathroom. There is also a walled patio garden
and off-road parking. |
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09/12/2005 03:40 PM |
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News: Lower Rates of House Price Inflation
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According to the latest statistics released by the Office of the
Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM), the house prices have shown a 4%
annual increase in July 2005, which is lower than statistics
published in June 2005, where annual inflation was said to equal
5%. This means that house prices are showing a lower rate of
increase in comparison to a month earlier.
The average price of a home in UK equalled £186,207 in July 2005
compared to £184,162 in June 2005. The largest increase in
property prices were attributed to detached houses, which saw a
2.1% increase, followed by a 1.3% increase in bungalow prices.
Good news for owners of those properties, however not so good for
those wishing to buy them.
Regional Analysis
Every country except Northern Ireland experienced reduction in
annual house price inflation. All rates presented below are
annually adjusted.
House prices in England increased by 3.1% in July, which is 1%
lower than the previous month. Property prices in Wales rose by
7.6%, compared to 10.8% calculated a month earlier. Annual
inflation in Scotland was 12%, which is also down from 14.0%.
However, Northern Ireland was exceptional, where the rate of
property prices increased from 14.2% to 15.9%.
Average House Prices by Region
The average house price (as of July 2005) in England was £195,191.
Average price in Wales was £147,184; in Scotland £127,945, and
finally in Northern Ireland the average price of a property was
the lowest, equalling to £133,849.
Not to anyone's surprise, statistics also showed that London
remains the region with the highest average house prices,
equalling to £250,285 in July, 2005.
Property Buyer Analysis
First time buyers across the UK paid an average price of £153,168
for a property in July. Former property owners paid a relatively
higher price for a property, averaging out at £201,163. |
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09/12/2005 02:57 PM |
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New Property for sale in Aberdeenshire,
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RENOVATED WATER MILL IN THE NORTH EAST OF SCOTLAND 3.5ACRES
This is the opportunity to purchase a truly unique property set in
a spectacular setting. We have renovated this property circa 1822
to a high standard and we are the first residents since the mill
was converted. There are many unique features in clouding the
original water wheel and in the building there are many nooks and
crannies .There is a large cellar which could be converted in to a
games room under ground hot tub or just storage. Granny Flat)
There is a potential for more accommodation . The renovation has
been sympathetically carried out with reclaimed wood; wood panel
linings and pitch pine work tops in the kitchen.
We also have a top of the range static caravan on site overlooking
the gardens and pond and could provide an income with summer lets
oil fired heating is fitted in both the main house and van. All
windows are double glazed. The floor covering and curtains will be
sold with the house, some of the furniture which is in keeping
with the Mills character can be purchased by separate
negotiations.
Reception Hallway glaze door to the front ,lined walls and
ceiling, walk in cloakroom and cupboard door to caller and stairs.
Caller full length of Mills floor space. Lounge/Dining Kitchen
Area, All open plan Bed 2 Double, Bathroom with cottage suite pine
paneling and part tiled. Sitting room with spiral staircase to
master bedroom ,doors leading to sun room. Master bedroom, ensuite
shower and walk in wardrobe.
APROX 30 MILES NORTH OF ABERDEEN. |
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09/10/2005 11:59 PM |
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Understanding Property Advertising
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Purpose
of Property Adverts
The purpose of any property advert is to acquire response from the
reader, and consequently result in a face-to-face meeting. This
meeting provides an opportunity for the advertiser to sell their
property. It must be highlighted, that advertising by itself does
not automatically sell the property, as with any product, it is
people that sell.
Understanding the Differences
Property advertising is slightly different from marketing other
types of products. One of the major differences is that potential
buyers actively search for these adverts. Therefore, the reader
actively seeks exposure to these advertisements, instead of being
forced to read and interpret marketing messages. This is good news
for property sellers, since it is more likely that buyers will
find and pay attention to your advert.
However, there are times when market conditions change and it
becomes increasingly harder to attract property buyers. This could
be a seasonal downturn (such as summer and winter seasons) or
could happen due to other factors, such as interest rate changes.
During these times, it becomes even more important to design your
property advert in such way, so that it clearly stands out from
the rest of its competitors and gets noticed by potential buyers.
AIDA Model
The process of marketing and selling your property can be
understood easier by applying AIDA model, which has four
components. These are four stages of buyer's behaviour, which must
be accomplished successfully in order for you to sell your
property:
" Attention
" Interest
" Desire
" Action
The first step is to catch potential buyer's attention. Secondly,
you must then create an interest in your property. Thirdly,
develop buyer's desire to find out more. Lastly, you need to
achieve "action" on the part of the buyer. This could mean contact
with you (by email, telephone or otherwise), followed by a visit
to view your property, which will ultimately lead to the offer and
sale.
Next article will explore in some detail how to design property
adverts and how to achieve the most success. |
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09/07/2005 07:28 PM |
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New Property for Sale in Lichfield,
Staffordshire
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AN 18TH
CENTURY CANALSIDE BARN CONVERSION TOGETHER WITH A LINK DETACHED
COTTAGE AND OUTBUILDINGS ENJOYING 300FT OF PRIVATE FRONTAGE TO THE
COVENTRY CANAL, TOGETHER WITH INCOME FROM A SMALL PARK HOME SITE.
THIS IS A CANAL ENTHUSIAST'S DREAM!
Canalside Barn, 3 bedrooms, 1 en suite shower room, 1 reception
room plus large country kitchen with AGA and dining area, family
bathroom, utility room, guest cloakroom, pantry & office. Attached
outbuilding, (workshop/stores etc) totalling 500 sq. ft. with
potential to redevelop (subject to planning).
Canalside Cottage, 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms plus country
kitchen with AGA and dining area, family bathroom, utility room,
entrance porch & guest cloakroom.
Both homes have been modernised but retain their original features
including exposed beams and brickwork.
Extensive gardens and well stocked ponds together with parking for
numerous vehicles
Approx. one acre of land with income from five park homes
(currently earning £7,400 p.a.)
One existing private mooring plus possibility of further moorings
(subject to British Waterways approval) |
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09/05/2005 02:04 PM |
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Buying versus Renting a property.
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In order
to decide whether you should buy or rent your property, there are
a number of factors you must firstly consider. The following
passage evaluates pros and cons of renting and buying.
Renting a Property
Renting a property permits a certain level of flexibility (subject
to your contract terms). At the same time, renting simplifies life
by removing numerous liabilities which you take on by buying a
property, for example quite often there will be supplied furniture
or repair costs will be landlord's responsibility. The cost of
moving into a rented property is often much lower and can be
broken down into two distinct categories: initial and reoccurring
costs. Initial costs include deposit, agency fee, hire of
transport vehicle, land-line telephone connection, etc.
Reoccurring costs are rent (usually the most expensive single
element), utility bills, and other living costs.
The contractual agreement can sometimes be as short as one month
(however six or twelve months are most frequent); this gives you a
high degree of mobility in case there is a sudden need to
relocate. Furthermore, the contractual agreement often includes a
"break-clause", which enables you to end your occupancy early
without having to pay full remaining rent liability.
It is often the case that repairs are landlord's responsibility;
therefore this reduces the risk of sudden financial demands on
your income. Finally, renting permits a relatively inexpensive
method to move into an unfamiliar neighbourhood; therefore, you
can take your time to understand the advantages and disadvantages
of living in that area, before making a significant financial
commitment (purchase of a property).
Buying a Property
It is fair to say that the earlier you take your first step up the
property ladder, the faster you would be able to climb it.
However, this is often constrained by your financial ability to do
so. The costs arise from a number of factors, including the
initial deposit on property, surveyors' and solicitors' fees and
ongoing loan payments. In comparison to renting, you should expect
higher move-in costs, such as furnishings, repairs and house
insurance.
However, repayment of loans does make financial sense, as opposed
to paying rental charges (which you will never gain any returns
from). Purchase of property is an important investment decision,
which enables you to gain a valuable asset. However, acquisition
of such asset also brings with it a number of financial
liabilities, which you must consider and evaluate. The questions
you need to ask are - how capable are you to meet the relatively
higher ongoing costs? And will you be able to overcome any
unforeseen circumstances, such as urgent repair work?
At the end of the day, it all comes back to risk and return - the
two most important components of any investment decision. Renting
a property involves a much lower level of risk and financial
demand. However, it is only by purchasing a property and by paying
off the loan, will you be able to acquire an asset with
significant and relatively stable value. |
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09/01/2005 11:52 AM |
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New Apartment for Sale in London, W14
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The
property is a one bedroom second floor apartment within an elegant
Victorian portered mansion building centrally located on
Fitzgeorge Avenue, Kensington. It benefits from high ceilings and
light throughout the year. The surroundings are exceptionally
quite and pleasant with lush trees lining the avenue. The location
is surrounded by 4 underground and train stations, all at walking
distance. It takes 40 minutes by train to Heathrow or a half an
hour drive.
The property is being offered for private sale with no upper chain
and a recently renewed long lease of 145 years effective
2005.Refurbishment of the common parts of the building is near
completion with newly fitted lift and carpets. Potential
conversion into a 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom:
The property is a one bedroom second floor apartment that can be
easily converted into a 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom apartment without
the need for structural changes. This can increase its value
substantially at a reasonable cost. One good layout is to use part
of the entrance hall as a main bathroom, convert the existing
bathroom into a single bedroom and create an en-suite bathroom in
the walk-in closet that is attached to the master bedroom |
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