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MARCH 2014

DreweryP R O P E R T Y C O N S U L T A N T S

Newsletter March 2014

For the best chance to sell your property during the cold, wet and darkmonths it’s important to make your property stand out.

Winter and start of Spring can be cold, dark and wet, which often means properties areunable to promote some of their best features. By incorporating a few simple tips, sellerscan enhance their property’s look and feel and increase their chance of attracting an offer.

First impressions really do count - Bad weather can often make front gardens and paths lookdull and uninviting. Ensuring these are clean and clear of leaves and dirt can often improvethe attractiveness of the property. Making sure the doorway, entrance stairs or porch arewell lit can help create an inviting home and help give a great first impression to buyers.

Warm and friendly – It’s important to make your house feel warm and homely. If abuyer enters a property that is cold, they’re unlikely to stay long. Ensure the property isadequately heated before buyers arrive to view the property, even if it means using the timerto pre-heat your house if you’re at work during a viewing.

It is also worthwhile highlighting any energy saving features you have in your home suchas double glazed windows, insulation or if you have a particularly energy efficient boiler.With the cost of running a home ever increasing, knowing a property is equipped withfeatures that will help save money will increase the attractiveness to the buyer.

Bright and beautiful – Ensure your home is well lit. This means making sure all of your

lights work including the security lights, before a viewing takes place. If a viewing takesplace during the day, open all of the curtains and blinds to ensure as much natural light aspossible enters the home. This will often add to the atmosphere and make the home lookbright and airy.

Having clean windows will also help light enter the property and allow buyers to look outinto the garden if the weather is bad, portraying a clean well looked after home.

Clear the garden – Make sure your garden is presentable. This means packing anygarden furniture away if it is inclement weather and clearing leaves and debris from thepatio and garden paths. A messy garden can signal the need for too much work and effortand thus detract buyers from making an offer.

Can you smell the sale? – It is also worth noting that our sense of smell is 10,000 timesmore sensitive than any other senses* so it is equally important that the property smellsnice. Remove any damp footwear from the entrance-way and even consider opening afew windows in the days before a viewing to freshen up the property.

What’s the weather? – Always try and arrange a viewing on a day that will show yourproperty in the best possible light. If there’s a storm on its way it may be best to re-arrangea viewing once the storm has passed. Allow adequate time to fix any damage such asfalling fences.

Source: naea.co.uk

Prices up by 3.3% despite18% jump in new sellernumbers� New sellers ramp up asking prices by 3.3%

(+£8,103) this month

� Average property coming to market nowpriced at £251,964, 6.9% (+£16,223)more than a year ago which is the highestannual rate for over six years

� New listing numbers jump by 18% this monthcompared to a year ago, but the supplyshortage continues as they fail to keep pacewith numbers coming off the market

� Buyers with a property ‘yet-to-sell’ are thelosers as the market heats up, with agentsreporting buyers able to ‘proceed-with-speed’winning the property battle

� Market momentum continues to build with allof Rightmove’s ten busiest ever days being inJanuary this year, breaking 50 million pages ina day for the first time

SIMPLE CHANGES TO INCREASE SALEABILITY OF YOURPROPERTY DURING BAD WEATHER

Avg. Price Avg. Price Monthly Avg. Price AnnualFeb 14 Jan 14 Change Jan 13 Change

Bexley £250,993 £233,448 7.5% £226,610 10.8%

Bromley £391,521 £362,280 8.1% £353,232 10.8%

RIGHTMOVE HOUSE PRICEINDEX FOR FEBRUARY 2014 PROPERTY OF THE MONTH

As Featured On Front Page …

Conveniently located in a good residential area with convenient access toamenities. We are delighted to offer for sale this circa 1890 period detachedtwo bedroom house with many period features.

The property has been tastefully improved to provide modern living with aperiod feel. Maintained to a high standard, the centrally heatedaccommodation comprises: entrance porch, entrance hall, bay fronted lounge,dual aspect dining room with double doors to fitted kitchen (13’5 x 8’3), whichoverlooks an established, well tended garden. To the first floor are 2 doublebedrooms and large bathroom with separate shower cubicle. The spaciouslanding has the potential for a loft conversion subject to the usual permissions.

We consider this property to be an excellent opportunity to purchase a periodhome and would recommend early internal viewing.

Northcote Road, Sidcup DA14 6PN Price: £335,000

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BEXLEY Guide Price: £435,000Upton Road South, Bexley, DA5 1QU

Spacious 3 bed, halls adjoining, semi det house, requiring some updating, but withgreat potential to extend (STPP). 2 receptions. Kitchen. D/s clkrm. D/s study. 3bedrooms. Bathroom & sep wc. Garden & driveway to front. Attached garage. 85’established rear garden. Walking distance of Bexley Village, Bexley Station, schoolsand bus routes.http://tinyurl.com/oe2b3pt (ref 3445).

BEXLEY Guide Price: £430,000Bridgen Road, Bexley, DA5 1JE

4 bed detached house, located within easy reach of Bexley Village, Bexley station andsought after schools. An ideal family home, but still with the potential to further extendthe downstairs living space (STPP). 2 receptions. D/s wc. Modern kitchen. 4bedrooms. Family bathroom. Front & rear gardens. OSP. Garage. CHAIN FREE.http://tinyurl.com/pzvz3pk (ref 3611).

SIDCUP £385,000The Drive, Sidcup, DA14 4HG

3 bedroom detached house in sought after location. Requiring some updating, but would make an ideal family home. 2 receptions. Kitchen. D/s wc. 2 dble and 1 single bedroom. Bathroom. 2 garages. OSP to front. Garden. CHAIN FREE.http://tinyurl.com/pdang7e (ref 3674).

SIDCUP Guide Price: £205,000 - £215,000Acacia Way, The Hollies, Sidcup, DA15 8WW

One bed Edwardian first floor apartment located in the sought after “Hollies”development. 18’0 x 12’3 lounge opening onto kitchen. 15’7 x 9’ bedroom.Bathroom. Communal grounds. Tall ceilings. High standard of decor. Easy access toSidcup station and local shops. Membership to onsite gym (separate charge).http://tinyurl.com/pdxwtgp (ref 3180).



SIDCUP £225,000The Clockhouse, 62 Rowanwood Avenue, TheHollies, Sidcup, DA15 8WN

1 bed ground floor galleried apartment within the historicClockhouse building on the sought after “Hollies”development. Well presented by the current owner. Muchcharacter – Large arched windows & galleried bedroom.Lounge open plan to kitchen. Modern bathroom. Allocatedparking. Access to private gym complex. Chain Free.http://tinyurl.com/qjzvyod (ref 3604).


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SIDCUP £595,000Firside Grove, The Hollies, Sidcup, DA15 8WB

Superb 4 bed detached house situated in secluded position on “The Hollies” developmentwith own private drive. Lounge. Luxury fitted kitchen. D/s 4th bed/3rd rec with ensuite

shower room, ideal for elderly relative or professional working at home. Master bedroom.2 further bedrooms. Family bathroom. Front driveway with parking for several cars.

Detached garage. Rear garden. Easy access to local shops, schools & Sidcup station.http://tinyurl.com/nz84b8c (ref 264)

SIDCUP £450,000Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7DU

Generously proportioned 5 bed, 3 rec end of terracehouse arranged over 3 floors. Ideal for large family orconversion (STPP). GCH. DG. Parking for 4 cars.Approx 96’ rear garden. Situated in the heart of Sidcup,close to station and local amenities. Early viewingrecommended.http://tinyurl.com/cy4htnq (ref 1245).

SIDCUP £455,000Manor Road, Sidcup, DA15 7HT

3 bed det house, much improved by the current owner.Located in prime residential location, convenient forSidcup station. Attractive thru lounge opening onto welltended garden. DG conservatory. Extended fit kitchen.3 bedrooms. Family bathroom. Attached garage withown driveway. Early viewing recommended.http://tinyurl.com/m5g4l57 (ref 3508).

SIDCUP £575,000The Drive, Sidcup, DA14 4ER

Unique 4 bed s/det Edwardian house. Stunning condition.Elegantly & tastefully decorated t/out. Entrance vestibule.Lounge with corner bay. Modern kitchen open to diningarea. D/s bthm & U/s shower rm. Master bedrm withcorner bay. 3 further beds. Gravel driveway & att garage.Astro turfed lawn to rear garden. Early viewing a must.http://tinyurl.com/7lvuwar (ref 2736).

SIDCUP £245,000Kemnal Court, 285 Main Road, Sidcup, DA14 6QL

2 bed first floor flat – built only 3 years ago. Spacious,light accommodation in excellent condition t/out. GCH.DG. 20’ dual aspect lounge. High quality fitted kitchen.2 double bedrooms (one with ensuite). Modernbathroom. Allocated parking space to rear. Communalgardens. Easy access to amenities. Early viewingrecommended. Chain Free.http://tinyurl.com/725zqrl (ref 3028).

SIDCUP £299,950Birkbeck Road, Sidcup, DA14 4DJ

Brand new, two bed EOT house, completed to highspecification and offered in immaculate condition t/out.GCH. DG. Solar roof panels. Through lounge. D/s wc.Superbly fitted kitchen with built-in appliances. Masterbedroom with fitted wardrobe. 2nd bedroom. Luxurybathroom. Gardens to front and rear. Ready to moveinto. Early viewing highly recommended.http://tinyurl.com/pscc7kc (ref 3269).

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SIDCUP £725 PCMThe Firs, 162 Longlands Road, Sidcup, DA15 7LG

1 bed purpose built ground floor flat, situated inpopular and residential location, close to shops,schools and station. GCH. DG. Lounge. Kitchen.Double bedrooms. Bathroom. Communal gardens.Garage en bloc. Available early March. Unfurnished.http://tinyurl.com/odknfmn (ref 516).

SIDCUP £875 PCMFreeland Court, 41 Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7EF

Good size 2 bed ground floor apartment. Popularresidential location, close to shops, schools, bus routesand short walk to Sidcup station. GCH. DG.Lounge/diner. Modern kitchen. 2 bedrooms. Modernbathroom. Allocated parking space. Garage en bloc.Available now. Unfurnished.http://tinyurl.com/njb7del (ref 3683).

SIDCUP £1,150 PCMLangford Place, Sidcup, DA14 4AY

Good size 3 bed terrace house. Close to schools,shops, bus routes and walking distance to Sidcupstation. GCH. DG. Lounge. Kitchen. Dining area. 2double and 1 single bedroom. Modern bathroom.Courtyard garden to rear. Single garage. Availableend Feb/early March. Unfurnished.http://tinyurl.com/a6tds2r (ref 3362).

SIDCUP £1,650 PCMCleeve Park Gardens, Sidcup, DA14 4JL

Spacious 5 bed det house in residential cul-de-sac and close toshops, schools, bus routes and motorway links. Walking distanceof Sidcup station. GCH. DG. D/s clkrm. Spacious living room.Separate dining room. D/s study. Kitchen. Utility area. Masterbedrm with ensuite. 2 further double bedrooms and 2 singlebedrooms. Bathroom. Garden to rear. OSP for 2 cars. Doublegarage. Available early February. Unfurnished.http://tinyurl.com/q867p66 (ref 3567).

SIDCUP £900 PCMMorland Court, 13 Hatherley Road, Sidcup, DA14 4FF

1 bed ground floor luxury apartment with privateterrace area. Walking distance of Sidcup station.Close to shops, schools and High St. GCH. DG.E/phone. Lift. Lounge. Modern open plan kitchen.Larger than average bedroom. Luxury bathroom.Communal gardens. Allocated parking space.Available early April.http://tinyurl.com/crvb8hn (ref 3166).

CRAYFORD £1,000 PCMWolsley Close, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4BB

Spacious & well maintained 3 bed terrace house.Close to shops, Crayford High St, schools, bus routesand Crayford station. GCH. DG. New carpets.Neutral decor. D/s clkrm. Lounge with doors togarden. Kitchen. 2 dble & 1 single bedroom.Bathroom. Small garden to rear. Available now.Unfurnished.http://tinyurl.com/pqb4uhr (ref 3671).


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Maple Leaf Drive, Sidcup, DA15 8WAAttractive 4 bed det house on “wider than average” plot on the sought after “Hollies” development. Through lounge. dining rm. Study. Kitchen. Sep utility area. Master bedwith ensuite bthrm. 3 further bedrooms. Family bthrm. Rear garden. Driveway and double width garage. Easy access to Sidcup station, shops and schools. CHAIN FREE SALE.http://tinyurl.com/ptn4xrx (ref 3595).

THE HOLLIES, SIDCUP Guide Price: £625,000 - £650,000


The Clockhouse, 66 Rowanwood Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8WN – 2 bed galleried apartment located in the iconic Clockhouse building on the popular “Hollies” development.Presented to a high standard with a modern feel, but yet retaining character features such as tall ceilings and feature windows. Lounge. Modern kitchen. Stylish d/s bathroom.Master bedroom with ensuite shower room. Second bedroom. Communal grounds. 2 parking spaces.http://tinyurl.com/pm2ot42 (ref 3347).

THE HOLLIES, SIDCUP £330,000

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1 in 5 households will live in rented accommodation by 2018according to CBI

The CBI have issued a press release highlighting research showingthat, by 2018, one in five households will live in private rentedaccommodation and, if demand for private renting continues, £57billion of investment a year will be needed by 2016.

The CBI have called on the Government to reduce the VAT rate onrepair and renovation to lower costs, and councils to do more to driveinvestment from larger institutions.

Commenting, CBI Chief Policy Director Katja Hall, said:

“Despite the rapid rise of the private rented sector, generation rent is often an afterthought when it comesto housing policy. While it's right to support first-time buyers, we must make sure people who rent arenot forgotten.

“The rental sector offers huge opportunities for growth in the economy and more large-scale institutionalinvestment is needed. A VAT reduction on repair and renovation would really help push investmentdecisions over the line.” Source: arla.co.uk

Several banks are announcing support to those affected by the floods. RBS, NatWest,Santander and HSBC are offering payment holidays and extended credit to customersand small businesses.

These pledges have followed strong Whitehall pressure and DavidCameron’s declaration that “money is no object in this relief effort.Whatever money is needed for, it will be spent”. The PM also called fora united “great national effort” in repairing the devastation caused bythe floods.

RBS and Natwest – “Thousands of families and businesses will battle short-term financial difficultiesas they work to recover from the floods. I hope the steps we are taking will make a meaningful differenceto the communities that are working so hard to manage through the floods and then recover from them.”

Deloitte insurance has estimated that the average flood damage insurance claim is likely to be between£30,000 and £40,000, while estimates for the total cost of cleaning up have hit £1 billion.

Source: naea.co.uk

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Holy Trinity Lamorbey CE Primary School

Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup, Kent. DA15 9DBPhone: 020 8300 3613 • website: www.htl.bexley.sch.uk

Declared ‘Good’ by OFSTED (Nov 2012)

We offer a Christian framework to develop pupils confidence and responsibility andmake the most of their abilities (for pupils aged 3-11).

We have fantastic resources, which includes a library, computer suite, sports field andmodern interactive classroom facilities.

A broad and balanced curriculum, including trips and residential visits.

Experienced, enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, including specialist sports coachesand music teachers.

Close and long established links to local Secondary Schools, including both Grammarand High Schools.

High academic achievement, but also support for children with special needs.

Parents of prospective entrants are welcome to visit the nursery and can arrange to do soby making an appointment to see the Head Teacher.

Open Days for prospective parents to look around the nursery whilst it is insession will be held on the following dates:

Thursday 13 March 2014 at 10.30 am—11.45 amTuesday 18 March 2014 at 10.30 am—11.45 am

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