by admin on July 26, 2010
movewithus, one of the UK’s largest network of estate agents, has advised prospective sellers to get three independent valuations to increase the chance of a fast sale at a competitive price.
The company believes that homeowners could risk losing thousands of pounds if the property market starts to slide and they have tied themselves into the highest valuation.
To assist sellers, movewithus has launched a comprehensive valuation report, which for a £75 cost will provide two independent valuations by local estate agents, a desktop valuation, comparable local sales data and historical selling prices for the property in question.
The service can be accessed at www.movewithus.co.uk.
Robin King, director of movewithus says: “We value over 24,000 properties a year and sell over 12,000, and our experience says that valuation and sales price are often widely different as many homeowners opt for the agent providing the highest valuation. Sadly, this often means a lengthy delay until the price is revised; whilst this is often just a time consuming pain in a rising market it could cost thousands in a volatile or falling market.”
by Danielle on July 24, 2010
Lee Hyett, 38, a station officer in London, and Dean Powell, 41, a police officer in Lewisham, have bought a new three-bedroom house at The Mill after a recommendation from a friend at the new Fairview New Homes development in South Darenth, Kent.
As second-time buyers, Lee and Dean were looking for a new-build property for convenience and ease of maintenance. Their first property was a refurbishment project in Dartford which took up a lot of their time. They were also looking for a quieter lifestyle in a more rural location.
Lee comments: “A friend told us about their new home at The Mill and how the properties are situated on the site of the historic Horton Kirby paper mill on the River Darenth. It sounded idyllic and we could imagine ourselves living there after the first visit to the development.”
“We went to see the houses and couldn’t believe how spacious they were. Plus, they’re tucked away in a quiet corner of the development which means they are very private. They are also located right along the river – a very welcome change from the main road-frontage of our old house!”
“We bought a three-bedroom house for £265,000 and part-exchanged on our old home at market price, thanks to Fairview,” adds Lee. “We are so pleased with our new home that we have been raving about it to everyone we know. Now, two more of our friends are looking into buying at The Mill!”
Jim Holliday, Sales Director of Fairview New Homes, comments: “We have had a few buyers coming to us who have been recommended to the development by friends. To show our appreciation, we are now offering those who refer friends to The Mill, who subsequently complete on a property, a £2,000 thank you gift. This offer is only available to the first five people who recommend a friend over June and July this year”.
Fairview New Homes are now releasing six more houses at The Mill – three converted properties in The Stables and three in The Gables. Fairview are encouraging potential buyers to contact the sales team quickly to avoid any disappointment.
The Mill is just a 35 minute train journey from London Victoria. This quick and easy journey home from the city to the peace and quiet of the countryside makes living in Kent a great option. Farningham Road Train station is less than half a mile away with regular direct services to London Victoria.
Bluewater shopping centre is less than five miles away with more than 320 shops, restaurants and a multiplex cinema. The historic Leeds Castle is only 30 miles away.
Apart from one, two, three and four-bedroom houses and cottages at The Mill, there are also one and two-bedroom apartments still available. Prices for a one-bedroom apartment start from as little as £131,995 and prices for a three-bedroom house start from as little as £250,000.
For further information on The Mill please contact 0800 883 8105 or visit the marketing suite at Horton Kirby Paper Mill, Horton Road, South Darenth, Kent, DA4 9BD, open seven days a week from 10 am to 5pm (www.fairview.co.uk)
Alternatively TEXT South Darenth to 67007
