Worcester Property News 18/08/2011

Thursday, August 18, 2011
RESIDENTIAL 2-22 NEW HOMES 23-25 CLASSIFIEDS 25 LETTINGS 27-40
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CLASSIFIEDS.............................. 25 NEW HOMES.............................. 23-24 RESIDENTIAL Allan Morris.............................. 18-19 Andrew Grant.............................. 20-21 Connells...................................... 16 Doorbars...................................... 7 Griffiths & Charles......................... 6 Halls............................................. 14,15 Hills Estate Agents......................... 13 Nick Champion............................. 12 Parkinson Wright.......................... 17 Philip Laney & Jolly......................... 2 Reeds Rains................................... 10,11 The Property Centre..................... 8,9 Town & Country Property Services.. 1,3 Your Move.................................... 22
EXTENDED: 306 Ombersley Road.
House is extended
SUPERB: 2 Yew Tree Court is ideal for anyone who needs easy access to the M5, which is two miles away.
AN extended period-style town house with accommodation over three floors, 306 Ombersley Road lies to the north of Worcester city centre. On the ground floor there is an entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and access to a cellar, a shower room, a sitting room with exposed wooden floor boards and coal-effect gas fire, a family room with an open fire and a kitchen/ dining room with French-style doors to the rear and free standing oak-style units. The first floor has two bedrooms, one with exposed wooden floor boards, and a bathroom, while the second floor has two more bedrooms, one with a feature fireplace. The house also has gas radiator heating, off-road parking and a rear garden. There is also a decked area to the side and rear.
Superb dormer bungalow

adjoining utility room. The house has two ground floor bedrooms along with a separate family bathroom. The first floor features a master bedroom suite, including a four piece en-suite bathroom with dual walk-in wardrobes and built-in single wardrobes. The guest suite also has double wardrobes and an impressive four piece en-suite bathroom. The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing with lawned gardens to front and rear, a double garage and driveway. The front garden is laid to lawn with mature shrubs and plants set in borders. A slab-laid pathway leads to the left of the property while a round log-laid path provides access to the house itself. The rear garden has an initial flagstone-style patio, a raised lawn to the centre of the garden and hardstanding to the right for a sizeable external workshop. A path continues through wooden panelled fence beneath a metal trellis to a side path.
BUYERS INFO
PRICE: 275,000 AGENT: TAYLORS CALL: 01905 611777
JUST south of Worcester, near Norton, lies a modern development called Brockhill village. Here, a superb dormer bungalow at 2 Yew Tree Court is for sale, ideal for anyone who needs easy access to the M5, which is only a couple of miles away. Set over the ground and first floors, the property comprises an initial reception porch, a tiled reception hall, a dining room, a sitting room with French doors to the garden, a storage cupboard and a ground floor cloakroom. There is a fitted breakfast kitchen with built-in appliances and an
AVAILABLE: All the latest places to rent in our lettings section, starting on page 27.
LETTINGS Allan Morris Lettings....................... Andrew Grant Lettings................... Belvoir!.......................................... Griffiths & Charles.......................... Hills Estate Agents.......................... Houselets....................................... John Sanders Lettings...................... Martin & Co................................... Philip Laney & Jolly.......................... Premier Places................................ Reeds Rains................................... Select Lets..................................... Simply Lets.................................... Town & Country Property Services.. Your Move.................................... 39 38 30 31 37 29 35 32 34 33 29 27 40 36 28
BUYERS INFO
PRICE: 440,000 AGENT: TOWN AND COUNTRY CALL: 01905 610710
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TS time again to clamber into the 4x4 and take a trip along the lanes of Worcestershire in search of country character, plenty of beams and lovely views. Of course you dont necessarily need a four wheel drive, just an ordinary car will do, but when you join the county set it helps to look the part. In this part of the world there are plenty of conversions of former farm buildings to chose from, so here is a quartet, starting with Middle Barn, a spacious home in a small development in the village of Little Witley, about ten miles west of Worcester. With attractive brick elevations the barn has fine views across its gardens and over the countryside beyond. Approached over a shared private drive, the barn has its own hard standing and turning area plus garage. A large reception hall leads through to the main accommodation which includes an impressive open plan sitting and dining room complete with a wealth of exposed timbers and fine Inglenook fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove. A kitchen breakfast room has recently been refitted with attractive cream plain panelled Shaker type units
Jump in your 4x4 and head into the country for some character I
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This week is barn conversion week in Property News, as Mike Pryce discovers there are plenty of gems in this part of the world
PLENTY TO CHOOSE FROM: Middle Barn is a spacious home in a small development in the village of Little Witley, about ten miles west of Worcester.
beneath dark granite effect work surfaces. Fitted appliances include an electric oven with inset hob and extractor over, dishwasher and inset sink unit and drainer. Set off from the kitchen is a useful study area along with a utility room. The first floor has four well sized double bedrooms, including a master and guest bedroom both en-suite. There is also a well fitted family bathroom and all but one of the bedrooms enjoy the fine views to the rear. The barn has hardwood panelled doors throughout with sealed unit double glazed windows. A shared private tarmac drive leads from the lane and in turn onto the gravelled drive at the front of Middle Barn. At the rear the property has a large and varied garden with fine views.
BUYERS INFO
PRICE: 425,000 AGENT: FISHER GERMAN JOHN SANDERS CALL: 01905 726220
THREE MORE OF A KIND: BARN CONVERSIONS IN WORCESTERSHIRE

OAK BARN THE HAYBARN THE WAIN HOUSE
OAK Barn in Hospital Lane, Powick, is a conversion of old farm buildings at the former Home Farm, midway between Worcester and Malvern. The accommodation, which has plenty of exposed beams, comprises an entrance hall, a combined sitting room and dining room with full length windows to the front and French doors to the rear, plus a kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances and a utility area off. There is a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property has a fully enclosed rear garden, with a lawn and patio, two allocated parking spaces and a further communal garden area. PRICE: 249,950; AGENT: ALLAN MORRIS; CALL: 01905 612266
THE Haybarn at Bransford, three miles west of Worcester, is a detached oak barn conversion with a wealth of exposed oak beams and attractive landscaped gardens. The accommodation includes four double bedrooms, a bathroom and two en-suites. There is also a lounge, a feature dining-hall, a kitchen breakfast room, a cloakroom and utility room. The property has a double garage and parking for eight or more cars. PRICE: 495,000; AGENT: HALLS; CALL: 01905 611066
THE Wain House is a deceptively spacious detached barn conversion with character accommodation in a glorious rural location at the end of a no through road in the village of Leigh, five miles west of Worcester. The property stands in good sized gardens that are ideal for entertaining and adjoin open fields providing a pleasant rural backdrop.The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, a living room with a woodburner, a conservatory, a kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a cloakroom. The property has wood double glazing and oil-fired central heating. It stands in attractive lawned gardens with mature shrub and flower borders. Adjoining the conservatory is a decked area with balustrade providing a pleasant location for a table and chairs and from here leads to a larger paved patio from which views over the adjoining countryside can be enjoyed. A gate leads through to a hard standing area. PRICE: 255,000; AGENT: PHILIP LANEY AND JOLLY; CALL: 01684 575100
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PRIVATE: High Walls is a handsome property in a conservation area in the village of Whittington.
HIGH Walls is a handsome property in a conservation area in the village of Whittington, just south of Worcester. Set in private grounds it has an entrance hallway, a lounge and a kitchen/dining room with a utility/pantry. On the first floor there are
Handsome property in conservation area

three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property has a landscaped garden with shaped lawns and mature borders, trees and shrubs, a patio area and tarmac driveway. It is enclosed by high walls and hedging. The double garage has been divided and is currently used
as a games room and storage room. The property further benefits from gas central heating, and some double glazing.
BUYERS INFO
PRICE: 365,000 AGENT: REEDS RAINS CALL: 01905 619904
Mid-mews near the M5

A THREE bedroom modern-style mid-mews property, 341 Bath Road lies to the south of Worcester city centre with the M5 only a couple of miles away. The ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance porch, an entrance hall, a lounge, a kitchen/dining room and a conservatory. On the first floor the landing leads to three bedrooms and a bathroom. The property has gardens to the front and rear, off-road parking and a garage. There is also double glazing and a gas central heating system.
MODERN-STYLE HOME: 341 Bath Road lies to the south of Worcester city centre.
BUYERS INFO
PRICE: 169,950 AGENT: YOUR MOVE CALL: 01905 23456
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PROPERTYPROFILE BAY FRONTED SEMI IN THE CITY
A TRADITIONAL-style bay fronted semi-detached property, 10 Grove Crescent lies in the St Johns area of Worcester. On the ground floor it has a storm porch leading into an entrance hall, a sitting room with a feature fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen and a lean-to style conservatory. While on the first floor a landing leads to three bedrooms and a bathroom. The house has gardens to the front and rear with a garage and driveway providing off-road parking. The rear garden has a lawn with hedge and fence boundaries. PRICE 169,950; AGENT YOUR MOVE; CALL 01905 23456
TAPENHALL House at Porters Mill, between Worcester and Droitwich, is a striking Georgian house, grade two listed and dating back to the early 1800s. The current owners have lived there for about 23 years and over that time have refurbished the property, which has a new roof. The house is full of original features and therefore has much character. There is decorative architraving to the doors of the drawing room, dining room and principal bedrooms, fine fireplaces, wonderful floors with black and cream flagstone tiles to the hall, red quarry tiled floors and flagstone floors to the rear hall and utility, with exposed wooden floors to the first and second floors. The solid oak front door has stone steps to it and a glass fanlight above. The reception hall has cream and black stone tiles with an impressive staircase. The drawing room enjoys
Grade two listed building is striking Georgian home
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STRIKING: Tapenhall House at Porters Mill is situated between Worcester and Droitwich.
the far reaching views as does the dining room. The kitchen has a traditional feel with its Alpha (Aga style) range cooker. On the first floor the master bedroom has the impressive outlook across the valley. Bedrooms two and three have traditional fireplaces with raised grates. Bedroom three has a wardrobe/ cupboard with an intricately carved door and surround.
On the second floor are four bedrooms, two of which have further traditional fireplaces. A detached garden has been built in keeping with the main house. There are two garages with a garden store to the side. The main gardens have a large lawn that gently slopes away from the house and borders the orchard and paddock to the end. Paths lead through the woodland which borders the field below. To the south east of the house is a wonderful terrace with a water feature at its centre. To the south of the gardens is a paddock which was a former orchard. The paddock gently slopes down to the field, which is bordered to the one side by the river Salwarpe.
BUYERS INFO
PRICE: 795,000 AGENT: KNIGHT FRANK CALL: 01905 723438
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Helping hand on the ladder

TAYLOR Wimpey is set to help first time buyers in Evesham get on the property ladder by offering the Governments newly-launched FirstBuy scheme on a range of homes across the region. FirstBuy, which was unveiled in the Chancellors Budget earlier this year, supports first time buyers who could not otherwise afford to buy because of the large deposits now required by mortgage lenders. FirstBuy works through a joint loan of 20 per cent from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Taylor Wimpey, which means that eligible purchasers only need to put down a five per cent deposit and obtain a 75 per cent loan-tovalue mortgage. The loan is repayable at the end of the 25year mortgage term or when the property is sold. To be eligible, purchasers must be first time buyers and the total household earning should be less than 60,000. Taylor Wimpey is offering FirstBuy on a collection of three bedroom properties at its Lavender Field development in
AROUND THE DEVELOPMENTS
SETTLED: To be eligible, purchasers must be first time buyers.
Evesham. Anne Wallace, regional sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey Midlands, said: FirstBuy enables us to work closely with the Government to help more people in the region buy their first home. An increase in the number of first time buyers entering the market is also good news for those further up the chain. We believe that this scheme will make all the difference to those who can afford the
monthly repayments on a mortgage but not the hefty deposit. With only 80 per cent of the propertys value to finance, buyers will have access to a wider choice of mortgage products and more competitive interest rates. For further information, visit Lavender Fields, call 0845 672 5185 or log onto taylorwimpey.co.uk/lavender For information on FirstBuy through Taylor Wimpey visit taylorwimpey.co.uk/FirstBuy.
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Accommodation to Let
MODERN ONE BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT TO LET Close to local amenities with parking. 550 per month. Ready Sept. 30th. 2011. Tel: 07930 411717
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Diglis Water is a family affair for Kate and parents

ANY people dream of waterside living in an idyllic location, close to a beautiful historic city and surrounded by stunning views. Well for Kate Jones this dream became a reality when she found her perfect apartment at Taylor Wimpey Midlands Diglis Water development in Worcester and she liked it so much that she persuaded her parents to move there as well! Already living in a small terraced house in Worcester city centre, Kate felt she needed more space and so went to find out more about the apartments being built at Diglis Water. Having seen the show apartment any initial reservations were gone and Kate knew shed found her dream home. In fact, she was so impressed by what she saw that she bought off-plan and couldnt be happier with her decision. Kate said: The location was what first attracted me to Diglis Water as it is right on the river front, and near to the canal basin which is a beautiful area. I had a few doubts about buying off-plan at first but after seeing the show apartment, which is similar to the apartment I bought, my mind was made up. Being able to see how my home could look was a huge help to me and in fact, the layout of my apartment turned out to suit me even better than the show home! The second bedroom was so spacious that Ive ended up turning the master bedroom, which has a fantastic balcony, into another living room giving me more space to enjoy. After Kate moved in, her parents came over from Wales to visit her new home. They were so impressed by the development and Kates apartment that, with a little persuasion from their daughter, they too decided to move to Diglis Water!
AROUND THE DEVELOPMENTS
TO LET Comfortable house. Fully refurbished, 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms. Part furnished. Central location for City Centre - Arboretum. Employed only, references. GCH, DG, Sorry no pets/ smokers. Immediate occupancy. 675 per month plus deposit Tel:01299 832888 or 07703 485828
HOUSE TO LET St Johns, Worcester, 2/3 Beds, semi, C/H, doulble glazing, garage, gardens. 650 pcm. 07813 943433 LARGE BEAUTIFUL PERIOD FLAT Bath Road. 2 double bedrooms, 2 reception. Fully fitted kitchen, garden. GCH. Suit 2 sharing. 650 pcm. Available now. 01905 453944 TO LET 1 Bed self contained flat, Blackpole area, seperate lounge, kitchen, bathroom, central heating, garage. 550 pcm 07551 005247 STUDIO FLAT Rainbow Hill, self contained, parking, DG, quiet, laundry room, 290 pcm 07967 215044/ 01981 540116
Rooms To Rent
ROOM TO LET Quiet house, single room, ground floor, off road parking, C/H, doulble glazing, garden. 80 pw, inc bills. 07813 943433 Battenhall Double and single rooms to let in a shared house. 48 single, 60 double. For details: 01905 357452 BLACKPOLE/ WARNDON Refurbished rooms from 50per week inc bills. Good facilities 01905 457658/ 07866 521941 CITY CENTRE TOWN HOUSE Double room. All mod cons. 2 bathrooms. No DSS. 400 pcm all inc. 01905 764228 / 07855 781906 FARMHOUSE SHARE Leigh Sinton. Non smoking Professional req. 60 per week 01886 832230 ST JOHNS Double Rooms/in refurbished house, garden/parking. From 300 pcm all incl. 07870 367316 ST JOHNS Rooms to let with parking. From 280 pcm all inc. 07791 451020 TWO STUDENT BEDSITTERS St John's area, quiet family house, CHDG, internet access, N/S, 65 per week inc 01905 423640
3 BED E.O.T HOUSE Aconbury Farm, WR5 1SN. Garage & 2 parking spaces. Cloakroom, lounge/diner, patio doors to garden, cul-de-sac. Unfurnished. 725 pcm excl. 725 deposit. 07870 316412 FOR RENT Beautiful 2 double bed Victorian mid terrace house, within easy walk to City Centre. Unfurnished plus kitchen appliances, 2 receptions, GCH, private courtyard garden, available immediately 575 pcm 12 months min, no DSS, no dogs Jim 07737 024376 HALLOW S/C QUIET ANNEX Part u/f, NSH, Dbl bed, lounge, kitchen, shower, w/c. Profs & N/S, parking. 410 pcm 01905 640140
BATTENHALL 1 bedroom, self contained flat, full furnished. 07903 193471/07778 304029 BARBOURNE Modern 2 bed maisonette DG. Garage 540 pcm excl. 07801 206564
Land For Sale
RIGHT MOVE: Kate Jones with her mum Vera at Diglis Water.
Kate said: My parents have lived in the same house in Wales for over 60 years so the decision to move was really big. When they came and saw my apartment they fell in love with it as much as I did and, as Ive been trying to persuade them to move closer to me for a long time, this was the perfect opportunity for them to do so. I dont think it would have been as easy to convince my parents if Taylor Wimpey hadnt been so helpful. The staff at Diglis Water really pushed the boat out and between them and the estate agents in Wales, my parents found a buyer within two days! The customer service has been wonderful at Diglis Water and the development is very accessible for those who are less abled Overall it has been a pleasure moving with Taylor Wimpey I would definitely recommend them. Kates parents moved using Taylor Wimpeys Easymover* scheme which is designed to help those who are struggling to sell their
current home. Once youve reserved your plot, Taylor Wimpey, with the help of pre-selected estate agents, will help you find a buyer usually within four weeks of going on the market. Everythings arranged for you, the bill is picked up and you pay no moving costs**. Diglis Water, which has won an NHBC Quality Award and a Seal of Excellence Award, is situated where the Birmingham and Worcester canal meets the river Severn and has breathed new life into Worcesters riverside. Currently available is a range of stunning one and two bedroom apartments, three bedroom penthouses and three and four bedroom townhouses. Anne Wallace, regional sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey Midlands, said: Its fantastic that Kate and her parents have now moved in and are making the most of their magnificent new homes and were delighted that their home buying experience with Taylor Wimpey has gone so smoothly. As Kate highlights, we have many options for house hunters who are struggling to move, so why not pay us a visit to find out more? Prices currently start from 144,995 for a one bedroom apartment, 174,995 for a two bedroom apartment, 184,995 for a three bedroom townhouse and from 459,995 for a three bedroom penthouse with stunning views over Worcester. For further information and to view a fantastic virtual tour of the development, visit the marketing suite and show homes on Diglis Dock Road, which is easy to find off Diglis Road, call 0845 672 4033 between 10am and 5pm daily or log onto taylorwimpey.co.uk/diglis. * Subject to terms and conditions. ** Subject to certain plots.
Houses & Flats to Let

2 BED MEWS HOUSE In quiet location between K1 & K2. GCH, Parking.625 pcm 07813 673811 3 BED 3 STOREY MODERN HOUSE East Worcester. DG,CH,Parking,No pets.Refs needed. 700 pcm. 2 BED MODERN FLAT. DG,CH,Parking. 5 mins City Centre. No pets. Refs needed. 550 pcm 07814 247500 ONE BED U/F FLAT Parking, close to city 495 pcm Telephone 07947 777017
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HOMES OF THE WEEKS
WARNDON VILLAGES, WORCESTER Unfurnished two bedroom property with hall, lounge, kitchen, bathroom with shower, front garden only and allocated parking. 575 pcm TOWN & COUNTRY 01905 610710
FORT ROYAL HILL, WORCESTER Self contained first floor apartment with hall, lounge, dining room/bedroom, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. Unfurnished. 650 pcm SIMPLY LETS 01905 612818
CALDY AVENUE, WORCESTER Unfurnished one bedroom unusual coach house style apartment with central heating, driveway parking and a garage. 525 pcm PREMIER PLACES 01905 616616
HAMILTON ROAD, WORCESTER Mid-terrace property cose to city centre. Lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, shower, cellar, three bedrooms, heating and courtyard garden. 550pcm SIMPLY LETS 01905 612818
COBHOUSE BARNS, WICHENFORD Barn conversion with hall, cloakroom, breakfast kitchen, spacious lounge, three bedrooms, en-suite and parking. Unfurnished. 725pcm SIMPLY LETS 01905 612818
SANSOME COURT, WORCESTER Beautifully presented one double bedroom apartment with built-in storage, shower room, kitchen, lounge, patio courtyard and parking. 550 pcm PREMIER PLACES 01905 616616
WORCESTER A mid terrace property comprising split level lounge, dining area, kitchen, bathroom, three bedrooms, double glazing, central heating. 565 pcm TOWN & COUNTRY 01905 610710
DIGLIS COURT, WORCESTER Unfurnished town house with entrance hall, two double bedrooms, bathroom, en-suite, kitchen, gas central heating and secure allocated parking. 695 pcm PREMIER PLACES 01905 616616
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HOMES OF THE WEEK
PRIMROSE HOUSE, WORCESTER Very spacious apartment with two double bedrooms and secure gated parking on the edge of the city. 650 pcm MARTIN & CO 01905 619890
BARBOURNE, WORCESTER Recently updated two bedroom contemporary apartment in a converted period building on the north side of the city 675 pcm MARTIN & CO 01905 619890
WARNDON VILLAGES, WORCESTER Well presented and pet friendly four bedroom detached house with fantastic links to the M5 and close to Worcestershire Royal Hospital. 895 pcm MARTIN & CO 01905 619890
BRITANNIA ROAD , WORCESTER Split level one double bedroom flat with lounge, refitted kitchen, double bedroom, study, bathroom, shower and parking space 495 pcm HILLS ESTATE AGENTS 01905 723545 REGENT HOUSE, WORCESTER Modern and spacious three bedroom townhouse with kitchen diner, playroom/study, built in wardrobes, garden and parking 825 pcm HILLS ESTATE AGENTS 01905 723545
Tenant demand continues to outstrip supply in city

THE number of new tenants looking for rental accommodation has grown by 15 per cent in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, according to Countrywide, the UKs largest lettings and property services Group. Leading local letting agent Taylors took part in the UK-wide quarterly research which found that despite marginal increases in new rental properties coming to the market, demand continues to outstrip supply with an average of five tenants competing for each available rental property. High demand has resulted in tenants snapping up properties in a record national average of 13.3 days half a day quicker than the same period last year. In the West Midlands area, there were 7.2 tenants for each available property in the second quarter this year, up from six in the first quarter. Properties were snapped up in an average of 11.7 days, down from 12.1 in the first quarter of the year. Countrywide, which operates over 1,300 estate agency and lettings offices across the UK, also uncovered some significant changes to the types of properties available to rent, measuring an influx in the availability of larger family homes across the UK. Nationally, 3+ bedroom properties now account for 41 per cent of all rental properties, compared to less than a third of properties in the second quarter last year (32 per cent), suggesting that sellers may be looking to let out their unsold family homes and investor landlords may be growing their portfolios with this profile of property as they respond to tenant demand for this type of accommodation. Louise Winnall, lettings negotiator at Taylors Worcester, said: Whilst future house price movements remain uncertain and the mismatch of buyer and seller expectation continues, we are seeing landlord void periods fall and expect this high level of demand to continue. Were seeing elevated tenant demand in the Worcester and Bromsgrove areas. Viewings are at record highs and there is still an average of five tenants competing for each available rental property so although the location, price and condition of the property remain important, property undoubtedly remains a sound investment for those hoping to take advantage of high tenant demand. If you are interested in renting or letting, or require any property market and financial services advice, contact Taylors on 01905 20934.
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LettingsNews Landlords reminded of their electrical safety obligations

LANDLORD Assist, the nationwide tenant eviction and rent collection firm, is urging landlords to carry out regular testing on electrical equipment in rented properties. Every year over 30 people are killed due to faulty electrics in the UK, and according to government figures almost 60 per cent of all accidental fires in UK homes are caused by faulty or misused electrical appliances. For landlords it is important that they carry out regular checks on electrical equipment as rented properties tend to receive more damage through general wear and tear. The number of electrical appliances in rented accommodation has risen over the last few years as landlords try to target regular tests, landlords could be found to have failed to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of their tenants, and leave themselves liable to fines, imprisonment and invalidation of their property insurance. Graham Kinnear, managing director at Landlord Assist said: Nearly all fires caused by electrical appliances can be prevented by regular testing. Landlords must understand their legal obligations when it comes to electrical safety in their rental properties. Failure to check the condition of electrical appliances can put tenants in serious danger and result in prosecution. Landlord Assist provides advice and services to landlords and letting agents throughout the UK and can be contacted on 08707 662288.
First time buyer initiative has limit

ACCORDING to city-based lettings agency Premier Places, the Governments first time buyer initiative has limitations and is unlikely to impact on the lettings market. While many property owners might be rubbing their hands together at the prospect of a revitalised property market, Premier Places warns that the scheme is only likely to benefit house builders and there is unlikely to be a real impact on the lettings market locally as the incentive only applies to newbuilds. The Governments new Firstbuy Direct initiative helps first time home owners purchase new properties by providing them with a 25 per cent deposit 10 per cent from the Government, 10 per cent from the house builder and the remaining five per cent to be provided by the purchaser themselves. Eligible individuals will receive the 20 per cent deposit in the form of an interest free loan that is only repayable when the property is sold. By launching this initiative the Government is hoping to kick-start the development of new homes and protect jobs within the construction industry. Initial feedback from some of our tenants, that are looking to get their first foot on the housing ladder, suggests that they would welcome the initiative being extended to all properties and not just new-builds, as this severely restricts their choice of where to live, explained Julia Williams, director at Premier Places. Mrs Williams warned: However, if house prices did fall further, as some experts predict, these Government loans could be seen as irresponsible lending and first time buyers could find themselves in a difficult position.
TEST: It is vital to regularly check electrical equipment.

young people and professionals with modern furnishings and appliances. Subsequently, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) has become an increasingly important part of a landlords responsibility. Although there isnt a legal obligation for landlords to have professional checks carried out on the electrical appliances, they must ensure that all electrical equipment supplied as part of the tenancy is safe under the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations. Without carrying out
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LANDLORD Assist, the nationwide tenant eviction and rent collection firm, believes market conditions for professional landlords have never been better as the demand for rental properties shows no signs of slowing down. Since the recession the demand for rental accommodation has soared, as would-be buyers have struggled to get on to the property ladder. This has allowed buy-to-let investors to charge record rental returns and experience shorter void periods than ever before. Although conditions in the property market are now beginning to show slow improvement, Stephen Parry, commercial director at Landlord Assist, believes the rental market will remain buoyant and an attractive proposition for investment. He says: Recent data showed that a third of landlords have been able to increase the rents they are
Buy-to-let is sound investment
available to buy-to-let investors has doubled since the onset of the downturn, rents have peaked and tenant demand is at an all time high. With such ideal conditions landlords should feel confident about their prospects over the coming months. Paul Hughes, research analyst at Landlord Assist, said: Low interest rates, huge demand from tenants, sensible pricing and a real chance of capital growth makes buy-to-let a sound investment. Add to this the recently announced changes in stamp duty, aimed at encouraging institutional investors, and it is easy to understand why we are excited about the SOUND INVESTMENT: Buy-to-let is popular as tenant demand soars as would-be buyers struggle to get on the property ladder. prospects for the market. Landlord Assist provides charging on their portfolios. rented accommodation for a conditions have prompted existing landlords to expand advice and information to This, coupled with decade before they buy a many lenders to return to their portfolios. landlords and letting agents increased tenant demand property, means the situation the market to launch fresh Managing director at throughout the UK and can and the fact that the for landlords is likely to mortgage deals to attract Landlord Assist, Graham be contacted on 08707 662288 majority of professionals are improve even further. new landlords into the Kinnear, said: The number or via their website now estimated to be in Favourable market market and encourage of mortgage products landlordassist.co.uk.
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Superb dormer bungalow

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THREE MORE OF A KIND: BARN CONVERSIONS IN WORCESTERSHIRE

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Handsome property in conservation area

PRICE: 365,000 AGENT: REEDS RAINS CALL: 01905 619904

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Helping hand on the ladder

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SETTLED: To be eligible, purchasers must be first time buyers.

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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Diglis Water is a family affair for Kate and parents

AROUND THE DEVELOPMENTS

Land For Sale

Houses & Flats to Let

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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Tenant demand continues to outstrip supply in city

Thursday, August 18, 2011

LettingsNews Landlords reminded of their electrical safety obligations

First time buyer initiative has limit

TEST: It is vital to regularly check electrical equipment.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Buy-to-let is sound investment

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