Property Today

A Gazette supplement Thursday, January 8, 2009

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TELEPHONE SALES: Darren Stacey 2748COPY PROCESSOR: Tracy McCormaic 2759

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Help for job loss home ownersEXTENDED help for home-owners struggling to paymortgages after losing theirjobs has been introduced bythe Government in a bid toslow spiralling reposses-sions.

Thousands more will quali-fy for help with interest pay-ments after the threshold forqualification was raised andthe waiting period slashedby two thirds to 13 weeks.

Prime Minister GordonBrown has promised to doeverything possible to pre-vent people losing their

homes to the recession, as heconceded the downturncould last two years.

The benefit changes, whichcome into force immediately,mean people with mortgagesof up to £200,000 – double theprevious cut off – will quali-fy for Support for MortgageInterest (SMI).

At present 230,000 house-holds receive cash via SMI,available to those who arealready receiving a meanstested benefit, getting anaverage £40 a week.

Work and Pensions

Secretary James Purnellsaid: “We have changed therules to make sure evenmore people can get helpwith their mortgage pay-ments if they lose their job.

“We have brought inchanges as quickly as possi-ble so people don’t have towait too long for this sup-port. Every time someoneloses their job, it is a person-al tragedy. Jobcentre Plus ison hand to help people getback to work as quickly aspossible.

“But we will do everything

we can to give people thereal help they need. That iswhy we will give financialhelp towards mortgage pay-ments for someone whilethey are looking for a job.’’

A second scheme is beingfinalised to allow household-ers to defer a proportion oftheir mortgage interest pay-ments for up to two years,covered by a Governmentguarantee,which Mr Browntold the Commons lastmonth, had the backing ofeight of the UK’s majorlenders.

I live in Blackpool and am trying to sell myhome, but there is an empty property that is inneed of repair next door. What shall I do?You should report a residential empty property to thecouncil if it is unoccupied, not being actively marketed forsale and causing a problem in the neighbourhood.Blackpool Council has developed a working group thatworks actively to bring empty homes that are causing aproblem, back into use.The group’s membership includes housing associations,council officers, local councillors and community workers.The purpose of the group is to bring problematic emptyproperties back into use. Owners are given informationand advice on letting the property, selling on the open mar-ket and securing any available grants.If the owner fails to act on the advice given and the proper-ty continues to fall into disrepair, the council will considerlegal options to ensure that properties are brought backinto use.To date the council has actively dealt with a significantnumber of empty properties and these are now refur-bished and occupied.

I’m selling my home privately I was told that Ido not always need a Home Information Pack.Is this true?There are exceptions to the Home Information Pack. Theseinclude;● Properties where there is no marketing (e.g. a sale tomember of your family or someone you told in a pub aboutthe property).● Non-residential properties, which can also includemixed sales, a shop with a flat for example.● Right to buy sales● Sales of portfolios of properties● Properties not being sold with completely vacant pos-session● Unsafe properties or those that are about to be demol-ished

When looking at properties to buy, how can I telleasily if the whole place needs rewiring?A sure sign of wiring that has had its day is the plug withround pins. In older houses, during your inspections of theroof space and cellar, look out for any wires that passacross the joists. Also, If you see two element wires twistedtogether and festooned along, you can be pretty sure somere-wiring is necessary to bring the electrical system up tomodern standards of efficiency, and, above all, safety.

AAnn aaggeenntt’’ssvviieewwJustin Allitt, of Allitt

Estate Agency,

answers readers’

property questions

In association with Allitt Estate AgencySend your queries to Justin Allitt at 12 WoodStreet, St Annes, or email [email protected]

TOWN planning and developmentconsultant John Willcock knowsexactly what it takes to provide aninspiring residential developmentwhich offer a high quality lifestyle.

So, when he and wife Kath (right)decided to make a move that wouldgive them the quality of life they wereseeking, they were overjoyed to findThe Moorings at Garstang.

John said: “Years of appraising andadvising on housing schemes certain-ly gives you a head start in terms ofhaving a clear idea of what type ofproperty and location ticks all theboxes for the lifestyle we desired.

“Build quality has to be of the high-est standard but the local transport andsocial infrastructure is just as impor-tant.”

John and Kath were fortunate to selltheir luxury apartment in Clitheroequickly and so it took less than threemonths from thinking about moving tostepping into their new home.

“After first looking to the south ofPreston, we found ourselves heading upthe A6 towards Garstang where weunderstood there was a high qualitywaterside development,” said John. “Wefound The Moorings, adjacent to a new

‘village green’, the Lancaster canal andclose to one of Lancashire’s most his-toric and interesting pubs ‘Th’owd TitheBarn’ dating back to 1710.”

Garstang is a lovely market town,close to Lancaster, Preston and theFylde coast together with good access tothe Forest of Bowland and good publictransport links.

John added: “Very few new builddevelopments can offer the quality of awaterside setting, a ‘village green’ out-look, a short walk to the town centreand adjacent to picturesque local coun-

tryside; it offers a very attractiveproposition.

“Moreover, as soon as we entered theshowhome we knew that this waswhere wanted to move to and we madean immediate offer on the propertynext door.

”We added a conservatory to ourthree-bedroom townhouse and areabsolutely delighted with our well-designed new home and its superblocation.

“When we moved to our executiveapartment in Clitheroe six years ago,we thought that this was going to beour last move but we hadn’t banked on

encountering The Moorings.”The development comprises a collec-

tion of 14 apartments and 17 townhouseswith the largest apartments the size ofmany three-bedroom detached homes.

Prices for the apartments start at£167,950, the mews houses from £199,950and the townhouses from £249,950. Forinformation on The Moorings, contactthe marketing suite on 01995 605589,which is open from 10.30am to 5pmThursday to Monday. Alternatively con-tact Beck Homes on 0800 7316564 or visitwww.beckhomes.co.uk.


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ENTWISTLE GREEN, estab-lished since 1920, have experi-enced a lot of changes in theproperty market and thereforefeel they are best equipped toachieve results in the current cli-mate.

John Fisher area sales directorsays: “We recognise that houseswon’t just sell themselves in thecurrent market.

“In previous years in a morebuoyant market, sellers wouldachieve sales with relatively lim-ited coverage and in some cir-cumstances by simply choosingan agent that would put up a“for sale” board.

“Sellers are now realising thatthey need maximum coverageand exposure when marketingtheir home with fully trainedsales people, paid on results.

“A lot of estate agents willblame poor sales results entirely

on the market conditions andretract certain methods of mar-keting to reduce costs.

“Our attitude is to accept thatthe current market conditions,although creating some chal-lenges, give us an ideal opportu-nity to up-skill our sales forceand deploy other methods toachieve sales rather than waitfor houses to sell themselves”.

Entwistle Green’s 2009 cam-paign is to demonstrate that youdon’t just need a good estateagent, you need a super one!

Hence the “Super Hero” char-acter now appearing in all theirmarketing material.

Entwistle Green can boast ofmany unique aspects to theirservice compared to other estateagents.

That’s why they will say theyare the agent with the POWER tosell your houses.

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AA bbeetttteerr aalltteerrnnaattiivveeVILLAGE ESTATES are active-ly looking at different ways tohelp purchasers buy theirdream homes.

There are alternatives toconsider that may help withyour move.

“We have a lot of sellerswith a good selection of prop-erties who would consider partexchanges, would pay up to 10per cent deposit on behalf ofthe buyer and contributetowards stamp duty,” saysJanine Bornand of VillageEstates.

“If you are finding it diffi-cult with the current mortgagesituation contact the office forfree no obligation advice”.

Whether you are selling orletting your property, VillageEstates will provide you with atailored marketing package.

Every property is featuredon their unique website,www.villageestate.com andthey net further exposurethrough www.propertyfinder.com and www.rightmove.co.uk as well asadvertising within TheGazette, winning many awardsfor their innovative advertis-ing, and in addition through ahost of other websites.

“We are not a 9-5 business.We always keep you posted

with regular telephoneupdates and feedback on theprogress of your sale or let,often accompanying potentialtenants and buyers out ofhours to ensure a successfuloutcome,” adds Lesley Driverof Village Estates.

Their services include;

■ Residential Sales

■ Residential Lettings

■ Independent MortgageAdvice

■ Professional Valuations

■ Lettings Management

■ Tenancy Administration

■ Competitive Fee Packages

Lettings manager,AllenTaylor says: “We come highlyrecommended. A substantialproportion of our businesscomes from referrals and rec-ommendation.

“Many of our clients returnto us time after time.There isno better recommendationthan a happy client. Ourclients’ comments speak forthemselves, and we have hun-dreds of them.”

Visit www.villageestate.comand see what makes their siteone of the best in the business.

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ATTENTION to detail is key in this beautifulnew build property.

Built in 2005 by the present owners, thefour bedroom home is spacious and decorat-ed to a dazzling standard.

As you walk through the front door youare greeted by a stunning glass maple turnedstaircase with complimentary maple floor-ing.

The modern lounge, which is also fittedwith maple flooring, features a wall mountedstainless steel surround with living flamefire and a huge window which overlooks thefront of the property.

There is a second lounge which is perfectfor relaxing in the evening with French doorswhich lead into the rear garden.

A study on the ground floor is ideal forpotential owners wishing to work from homeor to make sure the children have no excuse

to do their homework! The stunning Kamdesigned stainless steel fitted kitchen is spa-cious and smart with feature glass block win-dow and amtico flooring.

It is fitted with under lighting, granite

work surfaces, integrated washing machine,dryer, dishwasher and microwave.

There are also pull out larder and carouselunits, a granite drainer with one and halfbowl stainless steel unit with mixer tap and

waste disposal unit. The centre island unitboasts a five ring gas burner and double ovenwith stainless steel extractor hood.

Now up to the first floor where there arefour beautifully decorated bedrooms to suitall tastes. The master bedroom features anarchway which leads into a dressing room.There are also en suite facilities including ajacuzzi bath and chrome wall mounted towelrail.

The main family bathroom features amticoflooring and fully tiled walls and is also fittedwith a chrome heated towel radiator.

Now to outside where there is plenty ofspace which is ideal for children to play safe-ly or somewhere to entertain guests.

At the front of the property there are elec-tronic remote control gates which open ontoa gravelled driveway with access to a garage.Gates to both sides of the property lead tobeautifully landscaped lawned side and reargardens and a large patio area.

DETAILSSummary: Stunning new build withmodern fittings and decorAddress: Jepson Way, BlackpoolPrice: £475,000Agent: Allitt Estate Agents, ToppingStreet, Blackpool (01253) 752700

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BBeeaatt tthhee ccrreeddiitt ccrruunncchhMETCALF’S have had a success-ful 2008 in the midst of an eco-nomic recession, continuing tosell property throughout the yearthanks to the popularity of theirauctions.

Director of the companyHamze Ballout says: “The pastfew months have been the mostdramatic financial developmentsof our lifetime, with talk of strug-gling stock market, recession,and government bank bail outs.

“However auctions are seem-ingly bucking the trend. We havehad a very lucrative year sellingover 50 per cent of our auctionproperties and we are excitedabout the year ahead.”

Metcalf’s next auction onJanuary 30 has around 20 lots onoffer.

They range from buy to letproperties on Harrison Street tobungalows in Cleveleys andFleetwood. From hotels onHornby Road and Palatine Roadto a grade 2 listed cottage inStalmine.

Sales by auction continue togrow in popularity.

The attraction for sellers is get-ting the property sold quicklyand efficiently and with no has-sle.

Another reason that Metcalf’sauctions are so successful is thatthey are not looking to find a pur-chaser for their clients, but a

number of purchasers who willcome to the sales room to com-pete.

Hamze says: “At Metcalf’s auc-tions we continue to be positivein our approach to the market.

“We intend to hold anotherseven auctions this year and inthe future plan to expand andpossibly move our auctions out ofBlackpool to a bigger venue.”

For those of you who aren’tsure whether auction is the bestway to sell your property just askyourself: Do I…■ Need to sell my property fast?■ Need a secure buyer who isready and able to exchange?■ Want to sell for a price I amhappy with?■ Want to give my property maxi-mum advertising and generatemany buyers?

Then Metcalf’s auction couldbe the solution for you.

If you are interested in sellingyour property by auction then allyou have to do is contactMetcalf’s on 01253 624047 to booka free valuation.

Their next auction is on March20 and the entry fee is £300 +VAT.

Forthcoming auction dates:Friday March 20 (Deadline

February 13).Friday May 8 (Deadline April 3).


SUCCESS STORY: Director Hamze Ballout of Metcalf’s

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A newly constructed detached family home situatedin a peaceful courtyard type setting. It boasts spa-cious accomodation comprising; hallway, cloakroom,lounge, kitchen, conservatory, study, four bedrooms,bathroom and two en-suite shower rooms. There aregood sized garden areas and a driveway giving accessto an integral double garage which has a remote con-trol door.

This well presented semi detached property has alounge, kitchen with built in oven and hob, two bed-rooms, study and bathroom. There is a walled frontgarden with hedging and the enclosed rear garden ispart lawned, part paved and has a brick outhouse.There is no chain involved and all the furniture isincluded in the recently reduced price.

A character detached family home set within beautifulgardens in a prestigious and highly desirable location.Accomodation briefly comprises; hallway, lounge, din-ing room, garden room, kitchen, laundry and utilityrooms, ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom,three further bedrooms, a study, bathroom and a wc.There are garden areas to the front, side and rear andthere is a double garage.

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DON’T just feel sorry for yourself if you’resuffering from winter ills – spare a thoughtfor rooms that may have their own seasonalailments.

You wouldn’t prance about now in thinsummer togs, so your home should be suit-ably re-dressed for the winter months.

After all, what looks fab bathed in warmsunshine and bright light can suddenly lookdistinctly unappealing in the cold, harshlight of winter.

Urgent treatment to turn up the tempera-ture – without raising those scary heatingbills – will result in a cosy, sensual sanctuarysuitable for hibernation and socialising.

Be warned – it’s easy to let winter windsblow style out of the window, and you canend up with an ill-thought out assortment ofaccessories that may be warm but won’t earnyou any festive compliments.

It’s essential to avoid no-nos such assausage dog draught excluders, uncoordinat-ed throws that make sofas look like badlydressed parcels, and an odd mis-match oflightweight and winter cushions.

Follow our prescription and treat yourhome to some cosy and desirable homewarewith distinctly purse-friendly price tags.

Administer at least one dose (or home buy)for immediate results!

MARKS & SPENCERThere’s a feast of cosy goodies to satisfy all

tastes ranging from fab ribbed knittedthrows, fluffy sheepskin rugs and plumpcushions, as well as essential touches of opu-lence such as decorative damask for throwsand cushions.

ROOM MEDICINE: My choice would be theChunky knit collection - a throw costs £45and a cushion, £25.

Just as tempting is a Mongolian cushion inwhite or brown, £25, or a Heritage damaskthrow in fashionable purple, £45.

B&QOnce just a haven for DIY devotees, this

store is now a serious player in the home-ware market with a well-deserved reputationfor quality and style.

It’s bang on-trend products at bargainprices make it easy to fill a trolley and feel nopain at the checkout.

ROOM MEDICINE: My choice would be atreat for the toes - its Shag Pile wool rug,£149.98, and a scattering of retro-inspired FeltLoop cushions, £9.98 each.

Alternatively, conjure a coastal look in aninstant with its shingle-style grey Pebblecushions, £14.98 each.

BHSThis is a hot destination for those who

want a luxury sanctuary and are determinedto lounge like a diva.

Gorgeous fabrics and decorative toucheslike embroidery and beading turn snugglinginto a sensual experience.

ROOM MEDICINE: My choice is the goldSahara bedspread, £75, and matching cush-ion, £25. The pillar-box red Ultimate towels,

from £3 each, would be a warming shot ofcolour.

VIRGIN VIEIf you’ve ever ‘oohed and aahed’ over those

impossibly gorgeous rooms in glossy interi-ors magazines, this company could be theanswer to your prayers.

Its imaginative, distinctive and crucially,affordable ranges could inspire you tosplurge.

Create a Russian-style winter palace withits yummy faux fur and rich velvet throws, orturn the temperature up in the boudoir bylayering a bed in its covers, eiderdowns andthrows.

ROOM MEDICINE: My choice would be aMilano throw in dark chocolate, £95, or a La

Belle Vie throw in plum coloured devore andsilk, £100.

SAINSBURY’SThis store is vying for the crown for super-

market chic source, and there are plenty ofdesign-standard treats that could cheaplyrevive ailing rooms.

ROOM MEDICINE: My choice is its Stoneshaggy chenille cushion, £8.99, and DifferentBy Design faux fur throw, £24.99. Or beinspired by autumn’s shades and curl upwith some velvet cushions from £5.99 each,and a red check Chenille throw, £14.99.

CLEVER COSYCreate the ultimate sanctuary for a perfect

night’s sleep without sending your energybills soaring.

Morphy Richard’s new Polar Fleece

Mattress heated cover, which starts from£49.99 for a single, costs around 2p a nightcompared to around 70p to keep the centralheating on overnight.

It also features extra foot warmth so toesstay toasty, and dual controls to stop bicker-ing!

Snuggle under a Dreamland Starlight elec-tric blanket, which is priced from £19.99 to£119.99.

The blanket has a choice of six settings andit’s estimated that a single heated blanketuses less electricity than a small light bulb.It’s available from John Lewis and Argosstores.

BEST OF THE HOTTIESIt’s hard to beat the comfort of that simple

winter must-have - the humble hot water bot-tle. Nowadays these come dressed to kill inanything from faux fur to felt, so don’t put upwith a sad, naked rubber version.

Here’s our choice of the best hotties:● Go wild and cuddle an Arctic Wolf or

Snow fox (faux of course) hot water bottlecover and bottle, £19.99 each from Shop.com.

● Banish the chills by hugging a bottletogged out in the softest lambs wool in sweetpink and white stripes, with a raspberry pinkbib. Stripe Hot Water Bottle cover, £45 fromGraham & Green.

● Romantics will find it easy to fall for ared heart-shaped hot water bottle and cover,£15 from Store.

Argos: 0845 640 2020/www.argos.co.ukB&Q: 0845 850 0175/www.diy.comBhs: 0845 196 0000/www.bhs.co.ukGraham & Green: 0845 130 6622/www.gra-hamandgreen.co.ukJohn Lewis: 0845 6049049/www.johnlewis.comMarks & Spencer: 0845 3021234/www.marksandspencer.com

Morphy Richards: 0870 0602614/www.morphyrichards.co.ukSainsbury’s: 0800 636 262/www.sains-burys.co.ukShop: www.shop.comStore: 0870 224 2660/www.aplaceforevery-thing.co.ukVirgin Vie: 0845 300 8022/www.virginvieath-ome.com

HEAT SOURCES

Red check chenille throw £14.99, purplevelvet cushion £5.99, purple stripe cushion£5.99, purple pintuck cushion £5.99, fromSainsbury's

Morphy Richards Polar FleeceMattress Cover, £49.99 single,£59.99 double, £69.99 double dualand £79.99 king dual




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PROFESSIONAL: PaulinaZurakowska

OWNER: Glenn Priestley

LETTS Rent-A-Home have experi-enced an exciting growth overthe past year and now see them-selves as being one of the leadingletting agents and property man-agers across the Fylde Coast.They pride themselves on provid-ing a courteous and professionalservice for both landlords andtenants.

They are still perhaps one ofvery few agents in the country tooffer a 24-hour service, 365 days ayear, having geared themselves tothedemands of the market, offering‘Out of Hours Viewings’ and ‘Outof Hours Rental Valuations’.

The company markets proper-ties all the way across the FyldeCoast (Fleetwood – Lytham) andextends as far inland asBlackburn.

Glenn Priestley, the proprietor,(who has been involved in proper-

ty letting since 1989) is wellbacked up by the professionaltouch of Pauline Entwistle, whojoined Letts Rent-A-Homealmost two years ago, havingpreviously had extensive experi-ence in letting and selling prop-erties.

In recognition of the increas-ing Polishcommunity, Letts Rent-A-Homehave recruited the services ofPaulina Zurakowska, and have adedicated telephone number forthis purpose which is: (08456)250606.

All Letts Rent-A-Home proper-ties are listed on the nationallyacclaimed Rightmove andPropertyfinder.com websitesand they feature prominently asthe main sponsor of theYell.com Lettings website forthe Preston Directory. Furtheradvertising is to be found in BT

– The Phone Book, Yellow Pages &local property newspapers.

For a ‘no obligations’ free valua-tion & to find out about our com-petitive rates please call 08456 12 1210 or e-mail [email protected]

KEY POINTS FORLANDLORDS:● No let – no fee,● All tenants thoroughly vetted● Competitive rates● Landlords urgently required – noshortage of tenants



TThhee lleettttiinnggss eexxppeerrttssOVER three years, place2let has become probablythe best letting agent in the town.

From a standing start of 100, place2let now hasan impressive portfolio of more 600 properties,with most of these instructions achieved as aresult of recommendations from existing land-lords.

This expansion has been achieved throughexceptionally hard work and a dedicated team ofstaff, many of whom have their own rental prop-erty and therefore provide the kind of servicewhich they would insist upon themselves from arental agent.

Place2let, of Highfield Road, Blackpool, stressthat they let property only, unlike some of theircompetitors whom, they say, seem recently tohave entered into the rental business due to thefalling estate agent market.

“Because this is their secondary option to sell-ing houses, it brings an element of lowering theindustries standards,” says a spokesperson forplace2let.

“This is not a new initiative by estate agents butone that begs the question: Why not stick to whatyou do best?”

The renting of property can be an intricate andcomplicated process where knowledge of thelegal aspects and specialised rental know-how isessential.

For example, all rental properties with a newtenancy in England and Wales are now requiredto have a energyperformance certificate (EPC)Fortunately place2let have this expertise and cansimply concentrate on their one and only corebusiness and that is renting good quality housesto extensively vetted tenants.

Nine members of staff make up the singlelargest office of rental staff on the Fylde coast.

Why so many staff? The simple answer to thatquestion is, to run a busy successful modern dayletting agency, you need a lot of man and womanpower.

Place2let constantly inspect their properties,over 100 a month, representing a twice-yearlyinspection of each.

More than 100 viewings a week are undertakenon their current stock of properties, and at leastfive staff are employed to answer telephoneenquires from landlords and tenants alike, deal-ing with maintenance and rent issues and muchmuch more.

Renting out your house, whether it be ongoingor for the first time, can be a worrying time so letplace2let take care of everything, comprehensivedetails of which are listed on their new full pageadvert opposite.

Place2let deliver what they promise in a compa-ny where landlords come first.

Their sole business is renting

TOP TEAM: The property lettings staff at place2let on Highfield Road, Blackpool

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PLACE2LET have recently been given theunique rental opportunity of The Park, anaward-winning building of new luxurioustwo/three bedroom apartments located onHawes Side Lane, Blackpool, with prices start-ing from £120 per week.

These apartments are what modern day liv-ing is all about, situated near to a local park,with the majority of the dwellings differing indesign and all the properties affording thatwonderful “never been lived in before” feeling.

All come with new kitchens, bathrooms andcarpets, an intercom system, sound proofing,car parking and in some cases the use of a lift.

To launch this exciting rental opportunity of

such a prestigious development, Place2let isholding a special open day on Saturday andSunday, January 17 and 18, between 11am and3pm.

There’s an open invitation to everyone tocome down and visit the show apartments andenjoy some refreshments before taking a lookat a selection of ground floor, first floor andsecond floor apartments available for rent.

Anyone taking out the option to rent one ofthese fantastic apartments on this particularweekend will have the added incentive of areduction in rent for the first six months oftheir tenancy.

Telephone Place2let on 01253 408444.




AA ttoopp sseerrvviicceeffoorr rreennttaallssMOST landlords will know the bene-fits of using an agent who is a mem-ber of ARLA.

The Association of ResidentialLetting Agents provides full clientprotection for their landlords andtenants alike.

With so many new names appear-ing in local newspapers and “To Let”boards appearing almost daily, it’simportant to be sure that your inter-ests are looked after and that youhave protection for your propertyand rental monies.

HeadWay, the letting specialist’sown managing director is a fellow ofARLA who will ensure that you willhave the very best service that anagent can provide, along with theassurances of a professional compa-ny dealing with your rentals.

As a company whose aim is to pro-vide the very highest standards inletting, they strive to continuallyimprove both the service and stan-dards offered.

They advertise all their available

properties on Propertyfinder.com –one of the largest property portalsthat the internet can offer, whichintegrates with their own interactivewebsite and software.

Their website can be found atwww.headway.uk.net and containsinformation for landlords as well asan up-to-date list of available proper-ties.

All new instructions are added toboth sites within 24 hours along withphotographs, full information andlocation maps to make it easy to findproperties.

They also advertise in the localnewspapers and magazines alongwith other relevant media from timeto time.

They are waiting to upload theirproperty portfolio to propertylive.co.uk.

This is ARLA’s own new internetportal which has been produced withthe National Federation of PropertyProfessionals and will no doubt proveone of the most extensive internet

advertising sites and which will onlybe available to professional agents.

Most landlords will be aware ofthe legal requirements regardingthe letting of properties.

As the current regulations requiremany criteria to be fulfilled, someeven before the property can beadvertised, HeadWay has producedthe Platinum Service.

This service will provide landlordswith the peace of mind to knowthat all of the legal requirementsand more, are taken care of andthat they have a rent guarantee andlegal insurance cover in place.Please contact the office for furtherdetails.

Why not contact HeadWay anddiscuss your requirements?

They will do their utmost to pro-vide both landlords and tenantswith the very best possible servicestandards.

Furthermore they operate a NoLet – No Fee policy and their com-missions are deducted from rental

income – that also means that youpay nothing until a tenant is foundfor your property.

Other benefits include no admin-istration charges for applications,free valuations, “out of hours”appointments, free managementtransfers plus many more.

Call today to arrange an appoint-ment.

HeadWay – the letting specialists –they are NOT an estate agent,

CONTACTS: Tel: (01253) 857001,(0845) 257 5715 (local rate); 07812825250(mobile); headwaypm @aol.com (e-mail); www.headway.uk.net



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