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Newsletter for 2013
The market continues to rise in 2013.
In 2013, there has been an amazing resurgence in the residential sales market. There is a high level of new prospective purchasers registering, a continued shortage of supply of residential properties for sale and an increase in prices achieved. On many occasions, in certain key areas where particular schools are very popular, property sales have been achieved over the asking prices. We are finding it is essentially important for the properties to be placed on the market at the right price and at the highest level to ensure the maximum sale price is achieved. Baker Pearce would be delighted to provide you with a free market appraisal, advise you on the current value of your home, with comprehensive details of other properties that have sold in the local area. We will provide details on our services and charges to enable you to make that crucial decision whether now is the right time to move.
Buoyant Lettings Market
The lettings market has seen rents rise substantially over the past 3 years and the rental market continues to move from strength to strength. 2013 has seen a busy start to the year, with enormous demand, particularly 1 and 2 bedroom flats, close to tube stations in the “HA” and “UB”postcodes. The “buy to let” market place has certainly returned with a large amount of investors purchasing residential properties for investment, keen to benefit from the high number of professional tenants looking for 1 & 2 bedroom properties. We are now achieving between £800/£1,000 pcm for 1 bedroom properties and between £900/£1200 pcm for 2 bedroom properties in the “HA” and “UB” postcodes, and we are seeing demand outstripping the supply of available homes. If you have a property which you are considering letting, our Lettings Team would be delighted to meet with you and discuss how we may assist you further.
Baker Pearce Sponsor Longfield School Summer Fair for 2013
Baker Pearce are delighted to sponsor Longfield School's summer fair this year, which is being held on Saturday, the 29th June from 11.00 am to 3.00 p.m. The school will be running such stalls as refreshments, games, henna, nails, crafts, BBQ, gift stalls (jewellery and toys). For entertainment, there will be children's performances and music. Mark your diaries and come along to support your local school. Longfield School is situated off Rayners Lane and the front entrance is in Dukes Avenue, Rayners Lane and the rear entrance Farm Avenue, North Harrow. The Parents and Friends of Longfield School (PFL) will spend the funds raised on essential items including resources, such as equipment for art and playground equipment and cinema trips for the children (upper school children have a cinema trip every Christmas). The funding also goes towards outside theatre companies to come in for a day/2 days, pays for additional teacher resources to enhance children's enjoyment of learning in school and finances circus skills visitors who come into school in the summer to teach children circus skills including balancing, juggling and acrobatics.
Now is the time to invest in property
Baker Pearce have been asked to sell a number of residential flats which are currently let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies. With the Base Rate being so low, money invested in savings accounts yield such a poor return. However, property still represent one of the best all round investments. Rental yields can be achieved from 5% and above. With established Tenants already in occupation with an exemplary track record of payment, there is an excellent opportunity to purchase a ready made “buy to let” investment.
Baker Pearce are offering for sale the following flats:-
43 Highmead at £214,950
28 Jasmine Gardens at £199,950
15 Rabournmead Drive at £112,000.
Rents continue to rise and, with a hopeful uplift in property values over the next 5 years, now may be considered to be an excellent time to purchase residential investment property.
Retirement Flats for Sale suitable for buyers of 55 years and over
An excellent opportunity to purchase a retirement flat.
Baker Pearce have a selection of retirement flats currently on the market designed for 55 years of age and over. Two, 1 bedroom flats have recently come to the market in “The Greenwoods”, Sherwood Road, South Harrow, close to South Harrow’s Piccadilly line tube station and shopping centre in a modern development with a warden in residence and communal residents’ lounge. Each flat provides private accommodation including separate kitchen, lounge, bedroom and bathroom, communal gardens, off street parking and long Leases.
Priced at £105,000 and £110,000, please call for more details.
It's been a month of bungalows at Baker Pearce
Baker Pearce have successfully sold bungalows at 45 Fernbrook Drive, 112 Fernbrook Drive, North Harrow, 4 Brunswick Close and 8 Brunswick Close, Pinner and a sale recently agreed on 11 Fernbrook Drive, North Harrow. We have also now taken instructions to sell 17 Fernbrook Drive, North Harrow, 5 Brunswick Close, Pinner and 15 Cranbourne Road, Northwood. An initial encouraging response from the marketing of these 3 bungalows has already generated interest and an offer already agreed on 5 Brunswick Close.
Despite the media preaching “doom and gloom” there is enormous demand to buy and, as long as sellers are realistic in their expectations, sales are still easily being achieved at market prices. If you are looking for a bungalow to buy or have one to sell, do contact our Sales Team on 020 8429 7355 for a comprehensive and professional advice. Residential Letting goes from strength to strength Baker Pearce have recently completed one of their busiest months for arranging new tenancies in its 22 years history. The media are correct in reporting an enormous increase in the number of tenants looking to rent, and the rents we are achieving are rising. We took on instructions to rent a beautiful and newly refurbished, 2 bedroom flat in Badminton Close, Harrow and, in the first week of marketing, achieved 10 viewings and generated 3 offers. The property was successfully let within a week and occupied by the ideal Tenants 10 days later. The demand for property continues to outstrip the supply of residential accommodation.
After 22 years in operation we have a steady flow of properties constantly returning to the market which are being successfully let within a short period of time. If you are looking to rent accommodation or have a property to let, our Lettings Team would be delighted to meet with you and provide you with a detailed appraisal. Our Lettings Department can be contacted on 020 8866 8860.
Baker Pearce are now live on Facebook and Twitter
Having successfully launched our new website in the week of the 12th September 2011, our Facebook and Twitter are now up and running and daily updated with new instructions of properties for sale and to let. Log on and follow us on Facebook.co.uk or Twitter.
