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MONT ARTHUR’S FINESTA superb blend of traditional architecture

and stylish contemporary interiors that when combined with the property’s expansive grounds

and sweeping, panoramic views guarantees to suit even the most astute of buyers

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FEATURED LISTINGSFeatured Sales ...........................................4Featured Rentals ................................... 20

FEATURES Property Profi le ........................................14Finishing Touches ....................................17 JECC Update .............................................17Directory .....................................................24JEAA Comment ..................................... 26

AGENT LISTINGSDandara ........................................................6Red Properties ...........................................8Moore Properties .................................... 10Wilson ...........................................................12Uniquely .......................................................16Le Gallais Estates ....................................18Rock Property ..........................................22

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ST OUEN £950,000West is bestA delightful detached property tucked away down a green lane on the edge of St Ouens Village, within easy walking distance of all the local amenities. This lovely home has a family sized eat-in kitchen, two large receptions, a snug and an office, three Bedrooms, three Bathrooms. The property has superb landscaped and mature gardens well stocked borders, fruit trees and a separate vegetable garden so there is a special corner for every time of day. There is also a private driveway with parking for six cars.MOORE 880544

ST HELIER £535,000Convenient LocationImmaculately presented throughout, this spacious detached three bedroom home is part of a small development on the St Helier/Trinity boarder, ideally positioned for easy access to the town centre and many main schools. Outside, there is a lovely sun trap garden and a fantastic contemporary cabin, providing extra living space, which is currently used as an office and games room. There is a single garage and parking for a further two cars. Viewing comes highly recommended!LE GALLAIS 766689

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ST CLEMENT £695,000 Exceptionally well presented, three

bedroom two bathroom detached family home. Situated in a much sought after cul-

de-sac of six homes on the south coast of Jersey, near La Rocque Harbour with the

benefits of a safe beach with all facilities. A short drive to the Royal Jersey Golf Course

and the village and harbour of Gorey for great restaurants, al-fresco dining, cafés and

shops. With its large, safe, sunny, enclosed, beautiful landscaped setting this charming

home is a real gem. Prime property, prime location.

SAVILLS 722227

ST SAVIOUR £350,000Investment OpportunityThis light airy and spacious 3rd floor one bedroom apartment (with lift access) is an ideal apartment for rental income or personal use without any Jersey housing restrictions - so that means anyone can buy and live in this property! Located in a pleasant crescent just a short distance from St Helier town centre the property comprises of a lounge/diner, separate kitchen, large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, bathroom and communal store room. To the rear of the development there is allocated parking space. Fantastic opportunity to acquire a Non Qualified apartment in Jersey.RED 710710

Trinity £1,250,000

Freehold45/6

• Substantialandimposingfamilyhome• 5/6Bedrooms,4Bathroomsover3floors• STUNNINGINDOORPOOLCOMPLEX• Recentlymodernised,inwalk-inconditionthroughout• Twolargegaragesplusampleparking• Quiet,ruralyetconvenientlocation

StBrelade £950,000

Freehold25

• TrulyFANTASTICdetachedfamilyhome• 5Bedrooms,2bathrooms• Inneedofmodernisation/updating• Tremendouspotential• SuperbseaviewsoverStAubinsBay• Largegardensandampleparking

StSaviour £1,095,000

Freehold35

• Brandnew,exclusivegateddevelopment• Substantial5bedroom,3bathroomfamilyhomes• Superiorfinishesthroughout• Superblylocated,closetothemainschools• Doublegarage,parkingandgardens• INTERNALINSPECTIONESSENTIAL

StOuen £725,000

Freehold34

• Stunning,detachedfamilyhome• Fourbedrooms• Threebathrooms• ImmaculateCondition• Neartoshopsandbusstop• Safe,enclosed,southwestfacinggarden

St Saviour £625,000

Freehold34

• Simply superb 4 bedroom granite home• Select, sought after development• Convenient yet rural location• In excellent condition throughout• Allocated parking and garden• PLANS PASSED TO EXTEND THE KITCHEN

St John £499,000

Freehold23/4

• 3/4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home• Immaculate throughout• Rural location surrounded by fields• Secure garden• Parking for 3 cars• NO ONWARD CHAIN

St Clement £550,000

Freehold13

• Spacious, detached bungalow• Popular, convenient location on a good bus route• 3 bedrooms, 2 garages• In generally good order throughout• Enclosed manageable gardens• Rarely found!

St Helier £415,000

Freehold12

• Beautiful 2 bedroom Victorian cottage• Total ‘roof off’ renovation, now complete !• Ideal location for schools and local shops• Great mix of old and new features• garden to the front and patio to the rear• parking for 2 cars

St Lawrence

£995,000 QUALIFIED

Detached Granite Cottage3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms3 Receptions

Rural LocationLarge GardensGarage & Stables

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St Helier

£259,000 QUALIFIED

Ground Floor Apartment2 Bedrooms, 1 BathroomWest Facing Patio

No Onward ChainOpen To OffersLarge Kitchen Living Room

2 1

St Clement

£550,000 QUALIFIED

Stunning Apartment2 Bedrooms, 2 BathroomsPrivate Beach Access

Green Island LocationParking for Two CarsNo Onward Chain

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St Helier

£830,000 QUALIFIED

Prestigious Townhouse5 Bedrooms, 5 BathroomsTwo Generation Potential

Parking for 5 CarsNo Onward Chain

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St Helier

£530,000 QUALIFIED

Detached House3 Bedrooms. 2 BathroomsEnclosed Garden

Annexe ExtensionSeparate Utility RoomNo Onward Chain

3 2

St Helier

£235,000 QUALIFIED

Penthouse Apartment1 Bed, 1 BathHigh Spec Finish

Communal GardenWalk In ConditionIdeal First Buy

1 1

St Peter

£775,000 QUALIFIED

Detached Bungalow3 Bedrooms,2 BathroomsExtensive Grounds

Elevated Rural LocationPrivate DrivewayWoodland Views

3 2

St Saviour

£295,000 QUALIFIED

Havre de Pas Cottage2 Bedrooms 2 Receptions

Refurbishment ProjectNo Onward ChainLarge South West Garden

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Castle Quay

£215,000 QUALIFIED

5th Floor Apartment1 Bed, 1 BathBalcony Facing Courtyard

Waterfront LifestyleNo Onward ChainVery Well Presented

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UNDER OFFER

St Helier £219,000

Share TransferSouth Facing Large BalconySea viewsRecently Decorated

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Grouville £695,000

Freehold Spacious open plan livingSeparate kitchen & utility room Large sun terrace

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St Saviour £1,095,000

FreeholdNew gated developmentHigh Quality Specification ThroughoutLevel Lawned Gardens Plus Terrace

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St Helier £95,000

Share TransferStudio ApartmentClose to Town CentreNo Onward Chain

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St Helier £545,000

Freehold2 Reception RoomsSouth facing gardenGarage and parking

3 2 2

St Helier £410,000

Freehold4 Double BedroomsLarge Kitchen DinerEnclosed Rear Garden

4 2 0

St Brelade £795,000

FreeholdDetached 2/3 Generation HomeLarge, Sunny, South Facing GardenClose to Beaches, Shops and Schools

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St Martin £815,000

FreeholdDetached 2 Generation HomeSea and Country Views3 Reception Rooms

3 2 4+

St Helier £209,000

Share Transfer Open Plan Kitchen/living roomLow Service ChargeImmaculate Presentation

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St John

St Brelade

£3,250,000

£1,950,000

Approached via its own long private driveway, this traditional country home has been fully modernised and re developed to provide a most exceptional family house.

Surrounded by unspoilt open St John country side and is protected by some 17 vergees of its own agricultural land and attractive gardens, hard tennis court and heated swimming pool.

Adjacent to the main house, there is a large and very substantial detached (two Storey) traditional granite out building, together with a self contained 3 bedroom cottage unit.

The property offers a stunning principal sitting room with vaulted ceiling, 2/3 additional reception rooms, 6 bedrooms and a spacious integral self contained guest wing/office.

A newly totally refurbished detached property which has the most amazing uninterrupted sea views from most rooms.

This property has a 30` Drawing room, separate dining room and kitchen/breakfast room all with picture windows and doors leading out to 2 exceptionally large sun terraces taking full advantage of the amazing views and great location.

There is also a good sized study/library, 3 Bedrooms and 3 bathroom (2 en suite), separate utility room, double garage and also a lawned garden area with flower borders.

The property also has a separate detached study/observation room and owns a piece of land opposite the property with parking for some 10 cars.

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This rare gem of a property not only boasts an enviable and private location – sitting pretty above the picturesque town of St. Aubin’s Bay – it’s home to an impressive 5541 square feet of beautifully fi nished interior space, all of which has been completed to the highest of standards.

Overlooking a stunning stretch of blue fl ag beach – home to an abundance of water sports and a wealth of superb eateries – Silvalai’s illustrious location is certainly one of its major draws. Those searching for the upmost in exclusive addresses will be pleased to learn that Le Mont Arthur is highly regarded as one of the island’s most prestigious settings. Other nearby amenities include the airport, the esteemed La Moye Golf Club’s championship course, a handful of outstanding private preparatory, primary and secondary schools, and despite its serene setting, the hub and buzz of St Helier.

Silvalai’s southerly whereabouts allows this fi ne establishment to take the title of one of Le Mont Arthur’s most exclusive homes to date, whereby it’s enviable position encourages sensational, far reaching views across the bay. Potential owners will be granted a fi ne outlook of the many famous water sports taking place in and around the pretty bays of St. Aubin, St Brelade and St Ouen.

The exotic yet formal gardens boast an abundance of mature shrubs and trees, all of which are further complemented by picture-perfect terraces, sheltered alfresco dining areas, a fantastic outdoor swimming pool and enough space to house an entire tennis court. The immaculate paved driveway easily plays host to a small army of cars – ideal for when entertaining guests – whilst the triple garaging boasts further scope for a studio above.

In addition to the main house there is a separate sta� apartment with its own entrance, garage and parking, which could easily be transformed into a cutting-edge gym, a fully-equipped home o� ce or multi-generational living quarters.

The house itself has been designed to an exceptional level of quality, brandishing a noteworthy number of state of the art features, including the likes of contemporary fi replace fi xtures, Feng Shui furnishings, pebbled fl ooring, feature walls, chocolate-hued woods and circular entranceways – quality workmanship and materials have been used throughout. Each and every one of the principal reception rooms possesses spectacular views of St Aubin’s bay and beyond, whereby ample windows and patio doorways drench

Described as one of Mont Arthur’s fi nest homes, it’s here you’ll stumble upon a superb blend of traditional architecture and stylish contemporary interiors. When combined with the property’s expansive grounds and sweeping, panoramic views, Silvalai guarantees to suit even the most astute of buyers. 

PROPERTY PROFILE

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SilvalaiMont ArthurPrice on application

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsStudy Separate flat 

Enquiries: SAVILLS JERSEY01534 722 227www.savills.je

entire rooms in natural sunlight. The extraordinarily imposing reception hall, with its open staircase and plush marble flooring, is guaranteed to provide a lasting first impression, whilst the kitchen come breakfast room, as well as the many reception rooms, all complement one and other perfectly – each commanding a sense of space, comfort and grandeur.

The master suite – with its generous bathroom and equally substantial dressing area – un-doubtedly boasts the best views in the house. In fact, to ensure homeowners take full advantage of Silvalai’s enviable

positioning, it’s here you’ll found a bespoke adjoining terrace – an ideal setting in which to watch the world go by.

All in all, Silvalai packs an incredible punch! It’s picture-perfect family living with an edge. It’s here you’ll fall upon a number of fascinating and contemporary facilities, all of which have been festooned in a timeless and beautiful environment. Approached through commanding electronic gates – Silvalai stands as an elegant sanctuary in its own right – a property that is at one with both privacy and security. It’s quite simply, living space at its best.

“Overlooking a stunning stretch of blue flag beach Silvalai’s illustrious location is certainly one of its major draws. Those searching for the upmost in exclusive addresses will be pleased to learn that Le Mont Arthur is highly regarded as one of the island’s most prestigious settings”

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St Helier

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CottageImmaculate throughoutExcellent bus routeClose to town

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£199,000

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St Helier

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Ground fl oorSeparate kitchenSunny private gardenShort stroll to town

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£239,000

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St Helier

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Two double bedroomsSeparate kitchenPeriod propertyClose to town and park

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£395,000

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Trinity

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BungalowImmaculate throughoutCountry settingGated entrance

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£227,000

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St Helier

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Spacious throughoutRecently refurbishedAllocated parkingSole agent

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£3,250,000

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Gorey, St Martin

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New build villaCastle and harbour viewsGated entranceDouble garage

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£255,000

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St Helier

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Newly refurbishedMaster en-suiteDistant sea viewsClose to town

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£475,000

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St Saviour

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Close to major schoolsSafe rear gardenPotential to extendSt Helier walking distance

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£610,000

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St Helier

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Home with incomeOne bed unitNew kitchenGarage

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St Helier

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Stylish purpose builtImmaculate throughoutBalconyAllocated parking

Visit our website for other fl ats on our bookswww.uniquelyfl ats.je01534529000

Visit our website for other houses on our bookswww.uniquelyhouses.je01534529555

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FINISHINGTOUCHES

BUDGET BLOCKBUSTERSImagine a night at the movies without stepping out your front door. Enter a place where the sacred rules of cinema going are taken deathly seriously. Nobody ever rustles their popcorn or arrives late, and the positions of projectionist, usher and manager are all occupied by you.

Your word is law.

Home cinemas no longer require a blockbuster budget; there are a number of di� erent options to suit everyone.

The fi rst step to realising your dream is choosing a location. The ideal space is roughly 6 metres long by 4 metres wide and isolated from the rest of your house. You could convert a spare bedroom or build a theatre wing o� your family room.

A key consideration is sound insulation for your fl oors, ceilings, interior and exterior walls. Installing a dry-wall will dampen the sound to keep movie explosions from rocking the rest of your home!

For an authentic movie-going experience you can install a blind to use as a screen with a projector installed in the ceiling. You’ll need an expert for this job who can wire in your projector to carry the high defi nition and so you can control it remotely. Linking up to your satellite TV will ensure you don’t miss a minute of football season while wiring your internet will let you stream video.

Reach for that ultimate sound quality with a 7.1 speaker system. A professional can run audio cabling from the hub to each speaker to create superb life-like acoustics. You can even place top speakers in the ceiling to hear a helicopter flying overhead!

The perfect lighting is essential for the right ambience. You may want to connect your lights to a dimmer so you can control them with the same remote as you use for your projector - it’s all possible.

If you can imagine it, you can do it. From mood lighting to cinema quality sound, upholstering to 4K video, the magic of cinema can be re-created in your home.

You’ll need the right people on the job and amongst the list of JeCC members you can fi nd audio visual specialists and professionals to take care of the electrics, carpentry and building work.

And, just like the movies, there’s a happy ending. Tickets please?

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electrics, carpentry and building work.

And, just like the movies, there’s a happy ending. And, just like the movies, there’s a happy ending.

Less is More Frame The White Company

£45.00

Biscuits and Cake TinsdeGruchy

£30.59

Orla KielyMugdeGruchy

£15.29

JarPebble£16.00

Raine and Humble CushiondeGruchy

£26.99

GROUVILLE

£675,000 FREEHOLD

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Immaculate Order ThroughoutLarge Spacious RoomsDetached with Garage + ParkingQuiet LocationSurrounding Garden

ST HELIER

£295,000 SHARE TRANSFER

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Lift AccessBalcony Overlooking the CourtyardOne Allocated Parking SpaceCaretaker on SiteTenanted Until Aug 2015

ST CLEMENT

£2,250pcm QUALIFIED

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Spacious Family HomeLarge Enclosed Rear GardenParking for Three CarsLocated On Excellent Bus RouteAvailable Now, REF: 225S

ST SAVIOUR

£895,000 FREEHOLD

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Stylish Family HomeImmaculate Order ThroughoutLarge Spacious RoomsDetached with Garage + ParkingSurrounding Garden

GOREY

£445,000 FREEHOLD

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Recently RefurbishedRear Patio GardenOne Allocated Parking SpacePerfect DownsizerSought After Location

ST HELIER

£1,300pcm QUALIFIED

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3rd Floor Purpose Built ApartmentSecure Building And Parking SpaceLocated On the Outskirts of TownWest Facing BalconyAvailable Now, REF: 33J

call: 766689 email: sales@legallais.co.uk

call: 766689 email: lettings@legallais.co.uk

WWW.LEGALLAIS.CO.UK15 BATH STREET • ST HELIER • JERSEY

St Helier £1,750pcm

2 2 Q

01534 710710

Available ImmediatelyLandmark, contemporary buildingSought after, prime beachfront locationVery high specification1 parking space plus store room

St Peter £3,000pcm

4 2 Q

01534 710710

Luxury new build propertyGood rural location Stunning kitchen/dinerGarage and parkingGardens front and rear

St Ouen £2,250pcm

3 3 Q

01534 710710

Superb country propertyGranite propertyCompletely refurbishedSafe, enclosed and sunny gardensGarage and parking

St Brelade £1,750pcm

3 2 Q

01534 766689

Comfortable Family BungalowSafe Enclosed GardenParking For Two CarsPets By ArrangementAvailable November

St Martin £3,272pcm

4 2 Q

01534 766689

Located in Quiet Rural AreaLarge Enclosed Garden & PatioSouth Facing ConservatoryPrivate Gated AccessAvailable December

Grouville £3,000pcm

4 4 Q

01534 766689

Immaculate Family HomeExclusive Private CloseLarge Gardens and Rural ViewsLocated Minutes from Gorey & Golf CourseAvailable Now

FEATURED RENTALS

St Ouen £5,000pcm

2 2 Q

01534 620620

Stunning granite country homeKitchen diner with agaFamily room & studySeparate studio with garden roomPrivate garden

St Ouen £1,800pcm

2 1 NQ

01534 620620

Beautifully presentedSitting room with real fireFitted kitchen with appliancesTastefully fitted bathroomCountry location

St Ouen £2,750pcm

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01534 620620

Stunning barn conversionVaulted ceiling drawing roomBeautiful hand-built eat-in kitchenGarden areaUse of pool & tennis court by arrangement

01534 861888info@rockproperty.co.uk

SALES RENTALS FREE VALUATIONS www.rockproperty.co.uk

St John£1,499,000 REDUCED

Stunning 18th Century FarmhouseSubstantial Mature Gardens & PoolDouble Garage and Parking for 8

4 3

REF

965

St Lawrence£775,000 NEW

Imposing Detached Period Home6 Bedroom Dwelling (with large basement)Rural Location with Beautiful Garden

6 2

REF

856

Grouville£595,000 NEW

Large Two Generation Home3 Bedroom Main House + 1 Bed UnitShort stroll to La Rocque Beach

4 2

REF

1148

St John£579,000 NEW

UNRIVALLED LOCATION!Stunning Two Bed Duplex AptUndercover Parking & Garden

2 2

REF

1141

St Lawrence£1,250,000 MUST BE SEEN!

Large Detached HouseMature Private GardensDouble Garage and Parking for 12

4 3

REF

1081

St Helier£635,000 REDUCED

Imposing Period HouseThree Double BedroomsSeparate Self-Contained Unit

3 2

REF

1128

St Saviour£569,000 NEW

Immaculate 3 Bedroom HouseThree Reception RoomsStunning Private Rear Garden

3 1

REF

1144

St Ouen£635,000 NEW

Substantial Detached BungalowStunning Gardens Front & RearDouble Garage and Parking x 3

3 1

REF

1173

St Brelade£1,195,000 NEW

Immaculate Detached BungalowManicured Gardens with viewsSeparate Garage and Parking

3 3

REF

1143

St Brelade£625,000 NEW

Large Detached BungalowLocated near Beauport BeachSunny and Secure Rear Garden

3 3

REF

1154

St Clement£485,000 NEW

Large 2 Bedroom HouseThree Reception RoomsClose to Le Bourg

2 1

REF

1127

St Clement£465,000 NEW

First Time Buyers Only Beautiful Three Bedroom HomeLarge South-Facing Wrap-Around Gdn

3 1

REF

1151

IN 7 DAYS!SALE AGREED

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House ClearanceMorley’s Clearances 529955

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THE ASSOCIATIONNews from the Jersey Estate Agents’ Association

WORDS Shelagh Marett & John QuemardJoint presidents, Jersey Estate Agents’ Association

YOUR ESTATE AGENT IS THERE TO HELP…

The Jersey Estate Agents’ Association is committed to raising the standards in estate agency in Jersey. For reliable information please see our list of members on this page or visit our website at www.jeaa.co.uk

Estate agency – noun, Brit – a business that sells and rents out buildings and land for clients (Concise Oxford English Dictionary)

As defi ned above the role of an estate agent is to sell and rent property for its clients and achieve the best price possible through negotiation between vendor and purchaser. In the current highly competitive market this can be very challenging and it is therefore recommended that, if you are instructing an estate agent, (and the JEAA highly recommends that you do) you listen to the advice they o� er.

Some vendors who think that they can sell their home by simply setting up a website with a photograph of every room and a few words by way of description … however, there is a lot more to selling a property than photographs, (and you must be sure that the website will be seen)

Yes they may know the house inside out… but the question is “do they know how to sell and negotiate”?

When you instruct an agent to take on your property to sell or rent, you build up a relationship with them so that they understand your requirements in terms of the property you are selling or looking to buy next, or the type of tenants that you are looking for.

Once this relationship is set up, the vendor will trust the agent to show the property in the best possible way and achieve a good price from a suitable purchaser who is in a fi nancial position to complete the process.

Your agent will know how to turn a negative point into a positive one … or ask the right questions in terms of timescale or the fi nancial position that the purchaser is in. They will also be able to negotiate the best

price for the vendor and deal with any issues that may arise if the purchaser is part of a longer chain.

All of these issues can arise at any time and your agent will be familiar with most scenarios when it comes to selling or renting property.

A few gentle reminders …

If your agent suggests putting a For Sale or To Let board up … seriously consider allowing this. Many enquiries come from seeing a board outside a property that had not been spotted on a website or in a newspaper.

Be ready for viewings with 24 hours’ notice … if you put a viewing o� for longer, you may lose a potential buyer.

If your agent suggests an open viewing … seriously consider it … o� ers from open viewings appear to be on the increase.

Take advice if your agent suggests moving cat/dog baskets or shoes etc from hallways as fi rst impressions are critical.

Consider sensible o� ers … if it is slightly lower than you were expecting and you are purchasing another property … it may be that you can o� er slightly less on your next purchase.

Whatever happens, you can be sure that the JEAA will continue to provide valuable services to property buyers and sellers, and our members will be with you to guide you through the process from start to fi nish.

Bridle Estates766999www.bridle.je

Choice Properties620620www.choicejersey.com

Columbia Estates734200www.columbiaestates.je

Crespel Properties625569www.crespel.co.uk

Indigo Estates639955www.indigo.je

Maillard’s Estates737293www.maillards.je

Moore Properties880544www.mooreproperties.co.uk

ND Estates629009www.ndestates.com

Quemard Properties857065www.quemardproperties.co.uk

Savills722227www.savills.je

Uniquely Flats529000www.uniquelyfl ats.je

Uniquely Houses529555www.uniquelyhouses.je

Wilsons877977www.wilsons.je

JEAA Members

The Jersey Estate Agents’ Association is committed to raising the standards in estate agency. For reliable information, please see our members above.

For information on becoming a member of the JEAA and benefi ts please contact either Sheilagh Marett on 529000 or John Quemard on 879879