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Covering a varied selection of property for sale and to let throughout the London Borough of Bexley (Sidcup, Welling, Bexleyheath, Bexley), North West Kent (Dartford, Crayford, Swanley) & South East London (Eltham SE9, Woolwich SE18) as well as surrounding areas.

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Newsletter May 2015

Once you make a decision to put a property on themarket, how do you know how to price it accurately?We have these five tips for sellers:

Remember housing markets are local – While national reports onhouse price trends can provide a useful indication of the state of thewider property market, it’s essential to realise that housing marketsare local. Even within local areas there can be a number of micromarkets. Make sure you do your research into how house prices havebeen affected in your region, town – even street. Take a look onwebsites to see how other properties in the area are priced. Also checkto find out how much similar homes on your street sold for; a numberof websites provide this information.

Be aware of trends and price accordingly – It’s not enough simplyto understand how houses are priced in your area at the moment - it’salso important to know the direction that they are travelling. This canalso help you to price cleverly. For example, if prices are dropping byone per cent every month and you want to sell within three months –drop your price by three per cent at the outset. This will give you amore competitive price and increase the chances of getting a good

offer. Additionally there are areas and types of property where pricesare still increasing.Ask the professionals – Often the easiest way of getting the most up-to-date information you need is to consult a respected, localprofessional. Agents who are members of the NAEA, which meansthey are experienced and qualified, can be found at www.naea.co.uk.A professional agent can be invaluable in the selling process.Put yourself in the buyer’s position – You need to be realistic whenyou price your property – the memories that make the house sovaluable to you aren’t shared by the buyer. More likely, they arethinking about what they will change about the house! There is nopoint putting a value on sentimentality. Again take advice from anNAEA member.Know what you're prepared to accept – There are two figures to beaware of when you are selling your property – the amount that youwould like to receive and the figure that you are prepared to accept.Knowing both of these at the outset will help you to price your homeand also make negotiations with buyers more straightforward.

Source naea.co.uk

All-time price highposes election challenge� With Rightmove reporting the highest ever

asking price of £286,133, policies to ensuremore homes are made available will be key ashousing becomes an important election topic

� The property shortage experienced in manyparts of the country has been exacerbated bya 2015 slump in the number of propertiesbeing put up for sale and by increaseddemand, with record spring search activity onRightmove:– Number of new sellers down 4% so far in

2015 compared to 2014– March busiest ever month on Rightmove, up

almost 20% year-on-year to 115 million

� The political challenge is most extreme in thesouth of the country, with the price of propertycoming to market up by an average of nearly£85,000 (+27.5%) since the last election inMay 2010

Avg. Price Avg. Price Monthly Avg. Price AnnualApr 15 Mar 15 Change Apr 14 Change

Bexley £309,579 £310,473 -0.3% £277,781 11.4%

Bromley £490,982 £466,996 5.1% £462,395 6.2%

RIGHTMOVE HOUSE PRICEINDEX FOR APRIL 2015

HOW TO PRICE YOUR HOME ACCURATELY

PROPERTY OF THE MONTH

Willersley Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9EJ – Guide Price: £585,000

As Featured On Front Page …We are pleased to have been instructed as sole agents to market this spacious andrarely available extended chalet.

The property is located in the popular conservation area in Willersley Avenue and offerseasy access to Sidcup train station, shops and some of the borough`s most sought afterschools. It features a spacious entrance hall with Amtico flooring, a very well presentedfront lounge with feature fireplace, a second reception which flows nicely into the modernrear kitchen/diner featuring a range of appliances and a Corian worktop, four good sizebedrooms, downstairs fifth bedroom/study and two bathrooms with one in particular beingpresented to an extremely high standard.

Externally there is off street parking to the front, a lawned rear garden and a large garage.

These properties offer spacious rooms throughout and in our opinion this house wouldmake an ideal family home, we therefore strongly advise your earliest appointment toavoid missing out.

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SIDCUP £950 PCM + fees*Fold Apartments, Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7AP

Luxury 1 bed 1st flr apartment in the modern “Fold”development. Close to Sidcup station, schools, HighStreet and bus routes. GCH. DG. Lift. Video e/phone.Large private terrace. Allocated internal parking space.Lounge. Kitchen. Bedroom. Bathroom. Available endMay.http://tinyurl.com/c3wgz2s (ref 3442).

SIDCUP £825 PCM + fees*The Firs, Longlands Road, Sidcup, DA15 7LG

Well maintained 1 bed purpose built ground floor flat.GCH. DG. Lounge overlooking rear communalgardens. Fitted kitchen. Double bedroom. Bathroom.Communal gardens. Garage en bloc. Available earlyMay. Unfurnished.http://tinyurl.com/cas3s9c (ref 3079).

SIDCUP £1,000 PCM + fees*Crescent Road, Sidcup, DA15 7HN

Well maintained 3 bed split level maisonette.Residential road close to schools, shops, bus routes andwalking distance to Sidcup station. DG. GCH. Lounge.Kitchen/breakfast room. 2 double and 1 singlebedroom. Modern bathroom. Garage en bloc.Available mid May. Unfurnished.http://tinyurl.com/c3udpns (ref 748).

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SIDCUP O.I.E.O. £299,995Birkbeck Road, Sidcup, DA14 4DJ

Spacious 2 bed EOT house with rear extension. Situated within walking distance ofSidcup station. Birkbeck school and local amenities. 2 reception rooms. Kitchen.Modern downstairs bathroom. 2 double bedrooms. Small front garden. Good sizerear garden. GCH. DG. Early viewing strongly recommended.http://tinyurl.com/l8p4x5n (ref 4047).

SIDCUP Price: £479,995Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup, DA15 9DG

Impressive 4 bed semi det chalet style house. 19’10 x 16’1 larger than averagelounge. 21’1 x 20’0 modern open plan kitchen/diner. D/s bathroom. 13’9 x 11’3master bedroom, 3 further bedrooms. Upstairs shower room. Driveway to front anddetached garage. Approx 100’ rear garden. Situated within a mile of Sidcup stationand walking distance to both primary and secondary schools.http://tinyurl.com/ogckqfl (ref 4018).

SIDCUP Guide Price: £500,000 - £525,000Halfway Street, Sidcup, DA15 8DA

Extended 4 bed chalet style property. Beautifully presented and offering spaciousaccommodation t/out and vastly improved by the current owner. Lounge. Modernkitchen/second reception. Impressive Victorian style conservatory. D/s shower room.Master bedroom, 3 further bedrooms. Luxury bathroom. Rear garden. Off streetparking to front. Garage. Internal viewing a must.http://tinyurl.com/mmksr5e (ref 3554).

SIDCUP Guide Price: £500,000 - £525,000Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup, DA15 9BW

Extended 4 bed semi detached chalet occupying a wide plot overlooking the golfcourse. GCH. Partly DG. Large lounge. Dining room. Kitchen. D/s bathroom. 4bedrooms and U/s shower room. Larger than average frontage and wide plot offerspotential to extend (STPP). Early viewing recommended.http://tinyurl.com/nw9jszl (ref 3886).



SIDCUP Guide Price: £440,000Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8AH

4 bedroom extended semi detached chalet style propertysituated in popular location and only a short walk fromSidcup station, local shops and sought after schools.Vastly improved by the current owners. 2 receptions.Modern kitchen. D/s bathroom. Master bedroom withcloakroom. 3 further bedrooms. Lawned rear garden. Carport to side. OSP to front. Internal viewing recommended.http://tinyurl.com/ourywuu (ref 3108).


FEATURED PROPERTYOld Farm Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8AFGuide Price: £575,000Detached 5 bed house located in popular residential road.Conveniently located for Sidcup station, schools, bus routes, shopsand motorway networks. DG. Mostly centrally heated. 25`0 loungeleading to conservatory. Fitted kitchen. D/s shower room/wc. 5bedrooms. Family bathroom. Well tended rear garden. Integralgarage. Early viewing recommended.http://tinyurl.com/pv8pfeo (ref 3022).

SIDCUP Guide Price £235,000Medlar House, Longlands Road, Sidcup, DA15 7LY

Spacious and well presented two bed flat in LonglandsRoad Sidcup. Ideal property for first time buyers andcommuters offering a large rear balcony and locatedwithin easy access to Sidcup Station, shops, bus routesand schools.http://tinyurl.com/lakxqoh (ref 4102).

SIDCUP Guide Price: £174,000Hunters Lodge, 99 Manor Road, Sidcup, DA15 7JT

One bed first floor, purpose built flat in sought afterlocation, close to local amenities and walking distance toSidcup station. DG. Elec htg. E/phone system.Lounge/diner. Fitted kitchen. Bedroom. Modernbathroom. Communal gardens to the rear. Allocatedunderground parking.http://tinyurl.com/lspbdpf (ref 3757).

ERITH Guide Price: £169,995Wessex Drive, Erith, DA8 3AH

Spacious 2 bed ground floor flat requiring someupdating. Spacious lounge. Kitchen. 2 double bedrooms.Bathroom. Communal grounds. Garage en bloc. Anideal FTB or “buy to let” investment opportunity. Earlyviewing recommended. CHAIN FREE.http://tinyurl.com/obadg2e (ref 3933).

SIDCUP Price: £349,950The Oaks, Acacia Way, Sidcup, DA15 8WW

2 bed Edwardian first floor apartment located in the desirable“Hollies” development, set in parkland setting. Short walk toSidcup station, shops, cafes and restaurants. Communal entranceand lobby. Private entrance door and hallway. Spacious lounge.Separate dining room. Large kitchen. Main bedroom withensuite. Second bedroom. Bathroom. Garage en bloc.Compulsory membership to onsite leisure complex. Chain Free.http://tinyurl.com/prba3uc (ref 4084).

BEXLEY Guide Price: £340,000Oakley Park, Bexley, DA5 3EG

3 bed semi det house in sought after location. Situated ina quiet and desirable location with easy access to soughtafter schools, local shops and train station. Lounge.Spacious kitchen. Bathroom with separate wc. 3 goodsize bedrooms. Gardens to front and rear. Single garageand off street parking. Potential to extend further (STPP).Highly sought after so early viewings recommended.http://tinyurl.com/pgfousc (ref 4066).




Lakeview, Danson Road, Bexley, DA5 1DG3 bedroom detached house occupying a prime location directly opposite and overlooking Danson Park and lake, in one of the most sought after roads in the area. Lounge with doubledoors to dining room. Fitted kitchen. Utility area. D/s shower room/wc. 3 bedrooms. U/s bathroom/wc. Attached garage. Approx 90’ rear garden. Wider than average plot withpotential for extension (STPP).http://tinyurl.com/p8sjaaa (ref 4125).

BEXLEY Guide Price: £750,000 - £775,000


Lamorbey Close, Sidcup, DA15 8BAWell maintained four bed detached house situated in a quiet close, convenient for Sidcup station and local schools. 2 receptions. Conservatory. Large fitted kitchen. Utility area. D/swc. 4 double bedrooms – 2 with ensuites. Modern family bathroom. GCH. DG. Ample OSP to the front. Double garage. Well maintained rear garden. Early viewing recommended.http://tinyurl.com/ookltxw (ref 4005).

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Why use Drewery Property Consultants?Established Agent: Drewery are the most established agent in the local area (est 1946) with a proventrack record and membership of the NAEA & ARLA.

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FIRST-TIME BUYERS TO RECEIVE HELP WITH DEPOSIT FOR FIRST HOME

First-time buyers will get £50 for every £200 they save towards a deposit for their first home, it was announced in theBudget.First-time buyers are to receive a new ‘Help to Buy ISA`, which will see the government add £50 to every £200 buyersmanage to save towards a deposit.Only available for the next four years and being introduced in the autumn, the new savings account will only be available toconsumers who are yet to buy their first home and will have no limit to how long people can use the accounts for.The account will also be available per person rather than per home, which means that couples looking to buy their first homewill receive double the amount.The accounts will come with no minimum monthly payment, though it should be noted that a maximum of £200 per monthcan be put into the account by the saver. The government has also capped the bonus they will pay in at £3,000.First-time buyers based in London will be able to use the savings to buy properties worth up to £450,000, whilst the rest ofthe UK will see a ceiling of £250,000.

David Dirkx (Assistant Lettings Manager of Drewery Property Consultants)gives his view on what local tenants are looking for and what investorsshould consider when viewing investment properties:

A large proportion of tenants looking to rent are young professional couples choosing torent first before purchasing, either because they have not got the large deposit required tobuy, have relocated or just started professional working careers. Larger properties tend torent to families who have moved due to a job relocation and want to get to know the localareas first before committing to a purchase or have sold their property and wish to rent whilst taking time to find theirideal next home.

It is a good idea to always look at each property before buying as if you were a tenant considering the property torent, most tenants for example will now give greater consideration to safety aspects of property when choosing aproperty to rent. A Landlord should avoid purchasing property in run down areas, places situated next to loudfacilities such as pubs, night clubs etc just because the purchase price is less.

The type and age of a property tend to be unimportant as long as the property is in good condition and the layoutis not unusual or too small. A tenant will normally consider the same factors when choosing a property to rent aswould a person looking for a property to buy. It would therefore be advisable to look for property with fairly modernbathrooms and kitchens, decorated to a good standard and modern heating facilities.

Most tenants who contact our company are looking for good quality one or two bedroomed flats in well maintainedblocks. Larger flats from our experience sometimes produce a lower rate of return and can be more difficult to let.A prospective landlord should also give consideration to the exterior appearance of the block and quality andupkeep of communal areas. Research should also be made into the cost of maintenance charged by the freeholderor managing agent and details of any forthcoming maintenance projects to the block.

Small properties on modern developments are also an ideal investment but might have to mature before greaterreturns are achieved. Other properties such as larger homes will let but often do not provide the on going highreturns most investors are looking for.

Drewery offer a Free buy to let consultation to anyone who is considering becoming a landlord which aims to providevaluable information on the local lettings market including potential rents, current demands and predicted returns.Please contact us on 020 8269 6600 or [email protected] for further information.

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Sidcup Words and Music PresentsQuentin Blake: Beyond The Page

Monday, 1 June 2015

Sidcup Words and Music is a creative project hosted by Holy Trinity Church, Lamorbey and supported by Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance.

Admission: £10 standard, £8 concessions (over 65s) & £5 students

Book tickets online at www.bruford.ac.uk

Holy Trinity Church, Lamorbey, DA15 9AE

6.30pm

Holy Trinity, Lamorbey

An illustrated talk by one of Britain’s best loved illustrators and storytellers.

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