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RESIDENTIAL SALES 1-39 CLASSIFIEDS 40 LETTINGS 41

Traditionalhome with

bay windowA TRADITIONAL bay windowed,semi-detached family home, 23Oldbury Road, lies in the StJohns area of Worcester.

It has an entrance porch and areception hall, where stairs leadto the first floor. The sitting roomhas a bay widow and there is aseparate dining room with woodflooring and a feature fireplacelooking towards the rear. Thefitted kitchen includes somebuilt-in appliances.

On the first floor are threebedrooms and a family bathroom.

A driveway provides parking forthree vehicles leading to a garagewith double wooden doors.

The rear garden comprises of a

patio area and a formal lawn.

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AUCTION...........................

CLASSIFIEDS.....................

RESIDENTIALAllan Morris.........................Andrew Grant......................Cawley................................Connells..............................Griffiths & Charles................Halls....................................Hills Estate Agents................

John Sanders........................Knight Frank.........................Michael Tuck........................Parkinson Wright.................Philip Laney & Jolly................

Platinum...............................RA Bennett..........................Reeds Rains..........................The Property Centre............Town & Country Property SeWaterfords..........................Your Move...........................

LETTINGSAllan Morris Lettings.............Andrew Grant Lettings..........Belvoir!................................Cawley................................Griffiths & Charles................G Herbert Banks..................Hills Estate Agents................Houselets.............................

John Sanders........................Lets Rent.............................Martin & Co.........................Northwood.........................Philip Laney & Jolly................Platinum...............................

Premier Places......................Reeds Rains..........................Select Lets...........................Simply Lets...........................Town & Country Property SerYour Move...........................

TRADITIONAL: 23 Oldbury Road.

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 164,950AGENT: CAWLEYCALL: 01905 422311

Semi in cul-de-sacIN the St Johns area of Worcesterto the west of the river Severn lies49 Hudson Close.

This semi detached family homelies in a quiet cul-de-sac andcomes with well plannedaccommodation throughout.

On the ground floor there is anentrance hall with an understairscupboard, a kitchen/dining roomrecently re-fitted with a range ofMagnet units and double glazed

casement doors to the rear and alounge with a double glazed baywindow to the front.

Above are three bedrooms, onewith a built-in cupboard, abathroom with a mixer tap andshower attachment, plus aseparate WC.

Gas central heating has beeninstalled. Outside is a garage andworkshop, while a drivewayprovides off road parking. There

are front and rear gardens, therear mainly laid to lawn with apatio and shower and shrubborders.

There is hard standing at thebottom of the garden.

FAMILY HOME: In the St Johns area of Worcester to the west of the river Severn lies 49 Hudson Close.

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 174,950AGENT: PLATINUMCALL: 01905 426000

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Discover country comforts house with stables and a poMike Pryce travels south out of Worcester to Kempsey and finds a family home that offers a great deal for enjoying life to

RODBOROUGH, POST OFFICE LANE

Rodborough in Post Office Lane is a modern link detachedbungalow.It is being sold with no onward chain and benefits from a dualaspect lounge, a kitchen and breakfast room, three bedroomsand a bathroom. It has enclosed front and rear gardens and adriveway with a garage.

There is a secluded rear garden, which is mostly lawn, with apatio, a rockery and a tool shed.

At the front is a gated driveway with a landscaped lowmaintenance garden, raised brick built planters and brickdisplay islands surrounded by slate chippings.

PRICE 239,950; AGENT PLATINUM; CALL 01905 426000

COURT HOUSE, COURT GARDENS

Court House in Court Gardens, is a character Victorian propertywith five or six bedrooms.The accommodation is over three floors and gas centralheating has been installed. The layout includes an entrancehall, a sitting room, a drawing room, a conservatory, abreakfast kitchen, a rear porch and a cloakroom. There is amaster bedroom with an en-suite shower room and a familybathroom.

Court House also has a garage, a store and mature gardenswith views cross the river Severn to the Malvern Hills.

PRICE 329,950; AGENT PARKINSON WRIGHT; CALL 01905425167

2A CHURCH STREET

A well presented modern style two-bedroom end oproperty, 2a Church Street is situated near to the village. The accommodation comprises an entranccombined sitting room/dining area, a conservatorkitchen. On the first floor are two good sized douband a family bathroom.

At the front of the house is a lawned garden withborders. The rear of the property has been landscmaintenance. It has a pleasant seating area with access that leads to a single garage and parking.

PRICE 175,000; AGENT ALLAN MORRIS; CALL 612266

ONLY a couple of milesfrom Worcesterssouthern boundaryand the M5, the villageof Kempsey has long

been a favourite with peoplelooking for a place to live that has amix of both town and country.

In fact, the village has grown somuch, it is now one of the largestin Worcestershire and therefore ithas the whole gamut of propertiesfor sale, from traditional rural toperiod homes that wouldnt lookout of place in the city suburbs.

Here is a quartet starting withLittle Brookend, just off Brook EndLane, a country house with goodsized and flexible double glazed

accommodation. It has lovelysouth-facing views over farmlandand enjoys privacy and seclusion.

The house has a canopy porchand a reception hall with an oakfloor and a study, together withguest accommodation a fifthbedroom and an en-suite showerroom.

The dining room has an oak floorand a staircase to the first floor.Adjoining is a sitting room with anopen stone and brick fireplace andit too has an oak floor.

To the rear of the principalreception rooms is a partiallyglazed extension. This provides abreakfast room with a part-vaultedglazed ceiling and double glazedwindows.

An arch leads through to agarden room with an oak floor,double glazed french doors, a part

vaulted double glazed ceiling andwonderful views over the gardensto a paddock beyond.

The breakfast kitchen is fittedwith a range of timber wall andfloor mounted units and includes aone-and-a-half bowl sink unit, afour-ring ceramic hob, an oven, anextractor hood and a pantry

cupboard. Beyond the breakfastkitchen is a side porch with acloakroom, a laundry/boot room,storage cupboards of cupboardsand sink units.

The first floor of Little Brook Endhas a spacious landing with anairing cupboard and a separateuseful store. There are four good-

sized bedrooms the master hasfitted wardrobe cupboards and anen-suite shower room.

One of the bedrooms has avaulted ceiling with a raisedgallery bed loft and ladder, whichmight appeal as a teenagers suite.

The family bathroom has beenrefitted with a corner spa bath, a

tiled power shower cubbidet. There is also a acloakroom.

Outside, Little Brookopen fronted double gaadjoining cam stablingtwo loose boxes and a twith small raised haylopower supply. There isoffice with a wood burnand electric heaters.

The house has a blockdriveway and a field gaon to a good-sized parkThere are attractive lawgardens, a superb entewith paved terraces anoutdoor swimming poopaved surround with a

deck. The swimming pat its deepest and it hasslide. Its filtration plantimber summer house.

There is a kitchen gawith raised beds encloscage, timber framed grshed and numerous wa

The sale of Little Broincludes two paddocks enclosed by post and raand the other by both pfencing.

The larger paddock honto Hay Brook. A metgate provides direct accstabling and a courtyarbuildings.

THREE OF A KIND: FIND A HOME IN KEMPSEY

BUYERS INFO

PRICE: 795,000AGENT: HALLSCALL: 01905 611066

IDEAL: Little Brookend of Brook End Lane, Kempsey, has five bedrooms, stables and a heated swimming pool.

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PROPERTY NEWS

THE period family home at 1Battenhall Place, Worcester,has been refurbished andextended, restoring theoriginal Georgian house andadding an award winning

contemporary extension tothe rear.The grade two listed house

has the classic layout andproportions of its era andretains much of its originalperiod detailing includingsash windows, picturerailing and coved ceilingsand attractive staircaserising over the full fourfloors, original panelleddoors and some beautifulperiod fireplaces.

Secondary glazing unitshave been fitted to the mainsash windows to aidefficiency. The layout of theaccommodation puts all themain reception rooms andbedrooms to the rear of thehouse, enjoying thesoutherly views over the

garden.There is a high degree of

versatility with the two mainreception rooms on the mainground floor along with thecloakroom, while on the twoupper floors are fourbedrooms served by animpressive family bathroomand a further equally smart

shower room to the secondfloor. On the lower groundfloor, the award winningcontemporary extension hasbeen combined with theexisting ground floor roomsto create a spacious andcomfortable living suite witha kitchen, dining area,

sitting area and playroomcome office.

The fitted kitchen is bySiematic of Germany.

On the other side of theliving room, double doorslead into the playroom whichcould also be adopted as alarge study if required,

complete with wood burningstove in a brick archedfireplace. Along with theunderfloor heating the lowerground floor also featuressome attractive roof lighting,inset ceiling lighting as wellas wiring and inset speakersfor a central audio/media

system. A hallway to the rearof the kitchen gives access toa utility room while afurther rear hall from thedining room providespractical space and givesaccess to the tiled wetroom/shower. Thelandscaping of the garden

follows a contemptheme with a granopening onto the lroom, providing aspot for al-fresco dentertaining. A ca

part of the terracthe folding slidinghouses inset lightcentral speaker sy

The beautifully lgarden continues contemporary theexpansive slate pabeyond, opening omaintained level lstanding space to for hot tub. Beyona picket fence encgood size barked p

To the side of thautomatic hardwopanelled gates givonto a drive provistanding for at leavehicles.

At the head of thdetached garage wpresently subdivid

useful workshop dfront and the rearhaving been convespacious and well home office or gym

Period home has been extende

BUYERS IN

PRICE: 595,000AGENT: JOHN SACALL: 01905 7262

ORIGINAL GEORGIAN HOUSE: The period property at 1 Battenhall Place, Worcester, has been refurbished and extended.

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A chance tocreate fine

townhouse

Five bedroom home

accessible rural villa

PROPERTY NEWS

A CHANCE to create a stunningtownhouse comes with the saleof 2 Barbourne Terrace,Worcester.

The grade two listed periodproperty has accommodationarranged over four floors whichinvites some updating.

There are a number ofcharacter features.

On the ground floor is acanopy porch, a reception hall,a dining room, a kitchen and acloakroom (accessed via stepsleading from the reception hall).

On the lower ground floor

there is a hallway, a bedroomthree or family room and afurther bedroom.

On the first floor there is asitting room and bedroom one,while on the second floor,bedroom two has a dressingarea off and a spaciousbathroom.

A wrought iron pedestriangate and steps rise to the goodsize front garden with a lawn, avariety of shrubs and a pavedaccess pathway leading to theentrance door.

At the rear is a courtyard and

a covered area and a wroughtiron pedestrian gate off leadingto a further area of mainlypaved garden and a coveredarea/car port with double doorsoff.

There is a parking area for onecar to the immediate front ofthe covered area/car portaccessed from Sharman Road.

THE Porch House at Mamble, nearTenbury Wells, is a five bedroom housein a very accessible rural villagelocation.

The accommodation features adrawing room, a dining hall, akitchen/breakfast room, a utility, acloakroom and a conservatory.

There is a master bedroom with an ensuite and a dressing room, four further

double bedrooms and two fambathrooms.

The property has a garden,and parking.

BUYERS INFO

PRICE: 335,000AGENT: ANDREW GRANTCALL: 01905 734734

BUYERS INFO

PRICE: 425,000AGENT: KNIGHT FRANKCALL: 01905 723438

CHANCE TO UPDATE: 2 Barbourne Terrace, Worcester, has accommodation arranged over four floors.

ACCESSIBLE RURAL VILLAGE: The Porch House at Mamble, near Ten

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Thursday, February 3, 2011 PROPERTY NEWS

PANORAMA as its namesuggests, stands elevatedon the edge of the TemeValley village ofBroadwas, enjoyingfabulous panoramicsoutherly views across thecounty capturing theCotswolds, Malvern Hills,Abberleys and more.

This is an area ofexception natural beautyand the local countrysideis criss-crossed withpublic footpaths providingendless opportunities forwalking and countryleisure pursuits.

The detached two-storeyhome has ground andlower ground floorsoffering completely selfcontained and first class

dual-familyaccommodation. Thehome has been designed toengage with the elevatedplot with stunning views.

A particular feature arethe wonderfulcontemporary balconydecks positioned to enjoythe views. The groundfloor is warm and relaxingwith a living room withsliding doors to theprincipal balcony, whilethe focal point of the roomis a handsome brick trimopen fireplace.

A dining room givesfrench doors to a terracegarden with profuselystocked borders withprized specimens. A doorleads through to thesuperb integral kitchen,home to a brush steelfinished Bosch cookingsuite with furtherconcealed up-and-overBosch fridge freezer andmatching dishwasher andwashing machine.

The interiors arecomplete with twooutstanding doublebedrooms, the rear roomboasting fine oak flooring,his and hers fittedwardrobes and access to a

second balcony withastonishing views.

There is a sizeable andimmaculate bespokebathroom.

The ground floor homebenefits from its ownwalled multi-vehicledriveway, a secludedsitting terrace which givesway to planted andcarefully designedtraditional lawned gardenwith a timber shed.

The lower ground floorhome has a largereception hall with

marblesque tiled floorwith side french doorsleading through into theextensive livingaccommodation.

This combination roomenjoys views across theeast-west panorama with awide patio door andwindow system givingway to a further full widthbalcony deck.

There is a guestcloakroom and a separateeveryday lobby.

There is a magnificentbedroom/sitting room

fitted with an extensivesuite of wardrobes and afurther patio door systemaccessing the balcony. Theroom is served by a veryspacious en suitebathroom.

The lower ground floorhome also benefits fromits own separate multi-vehicle driveway while afurther utility drive liesbeyond.

The home has its ownprivate viewing andentertaining terraceswhile the remainder of the

grounds, meticulouslydesigned and landscapedprovide further informalareas for enjoyment andadventurous play.

Particular features arethe maturing apple, plumand pear trees on themiddle lawn, togetherwith chestnut andhazelnut trees.

ON the south side ofWorcester, within walkingdistance of the city centre,is 25 The Hill Avenue.

The spacious fourbedroom period three-storey semi detachedfamily house is in thedistrict of Battenhallideally placed for goodlocal schools andamenities.

The accommodationincludes an entrance hall,a lounge, a dining room, a

cellar, a breakfast room, akitchen, a lobby, acloakroom and a familybathroom. The propertyhas numerous periodfeatures and a matureenclosed southerly facingrear garden with deckedterrace and asummerhouse.

APPLEBY atGreat Witley is amodern detachedfamily home onthe edge of thevillage benefitingfrom oil fired

central heating, double glazinsoutherly views. It has a largelounge, a dining room and a rkitchen. There are three doubbedrooms, with a master ensufamily bathroom.

Spacious house

near city centre

Two-storey property ison edge of Teme Valley

A detachfamily ho

BATTENHALL: 25 The Hill Avenue is a spacious four-bed period three-storey semi.

FABULOUS SOUTHERLY VIEWS: Panorama stands elevated on the edge of the Teme Valley village of Broadwas.

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 289,000AGENT: REEDS RAINSCALL: 01905 619904

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 449,000AGENT: ANDREW GRANT

CALL: 01905 734735

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 319,950AGENT: HALLS

CALL: 01905 611066

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Thursday, FebruaPROPERTY NEWS

TO the south of thecity centre, on oneof Worcesters main

approach roads,stands 240 BathRoad.

A period familyhome with a wealthof period features it has been muchimproved by the current owners.

There is accommodation over threefloors with the additional benefit of aconverted cellar.

The ground floor accommodationcomprises a reception hall, two formalreception rooms, a cellar, a modernfitted kitchen, utility area and acloakroom. To the first floor there arethree bedrooms plus a refitted featurefamily bathroom and stairs leading tothe converted attic.

There are gardens to front and rearwith detached garage and rear access.

The property further benefits frombeing double glazed and has gas centralheating.

A PERIOD terraced family home,53 Park Avenue, Worcester, hasaccommodation over three floors.

It has recently undergonesubstantial refurbishmentthroughout, to include a loftconversion which provides afourth double bedroom.

Period features include acoloured patterned Minton tiledhallway and a feature fireplace.

It is approached via a gated bluebrick pathway leading to thefront door and subsequently tothe reception hall, which haswooden panel doors leading off tothe lounge, dining room,breakfast room and cloakroom.

There are stairs to the first floorwith a doorway below to thecellar, which has been sub-divided to provide a separateutility area with space and

plumbing for washing machineand tumble dryer.

The re-fitted kitchen has arange of wall and floor mountedunits with a built in dishwasherand a freestanding Rangemasterfive ring double oven with hoodover.

On the first floor there are threedouble bedrooms, the masterhaving an en-suite shower room.The main family bathroom hasfreestanding roll top bath withmixer-tap shower attachment

over, plus large walk-in showercubicle with oak wooden flooring.

On the second floor there is arecently converted atticproviding a fourth doublebedroom with Velux window tothe front and rear. The front

garden is predominately lawnedwith shrub borders, and a gatedpaved pathway leads to the frontdoor.

At the rear of the property is anenclosed fenced walled gardenagain mostly laid to lawn with

shrub borders and a lpatio/parking area.

ON the northernoutskirts of Worcesterlies 11 Bevere Close in theBevere area of the city.

An extended and wellpresented three bedroomdetached family home, ithas an entrance hall, asitting room, a dining

room, a secondary sittingroom, an L shapedkitchen/breakfast room,a downstairs cloakroomand a study.

On the first floor are allthree bedrooms and afamily bathroom.

Outside is a single

garage plus adriveway andprivate enclogarden.

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 275,000AGENT: REEDS RAINSCALL: 01905 619904

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 329,950AGENT: HALLSCALL: 01905 611066

BUYERSPRICE: 305AGENT: ALCALL: 01905

Period homeimproved bythe owners

Extended property on northern side of

Terraced family house spread over three floo

SUBSTANTIAL REFURBISHMENT: 53 Park Avenue, Worcester, has accommodation over t

WELL PRESENTED: 11 Bevere Close is situated in the Bevere area of

Accommodation

to Let

Houses and

Flats to Let

Houses and

Flats to Let

Rooms To Rent

3 BED FURNISHED HOUSE

To rent from Feb 1st. 15 minswalk/ 2 mins in car fromWorcester City Centre.

2 double rooms, 1 single, newlyfitted kitchen,

2 bathrooms, Off road parking,close to local supermarkets.

Deposit/Refs required.650 pcm

07837586505

LUXURY 2 BED

CENTRAL APARTMENTF/Furn. Mez. Open Plan lounge& mod. kitchen (DW/FF). 1 Dbl,1 Sgl bed. 2 Bath. K1 Complex.

Nr Forgate St. station. Walkdist. Centre. Gated ORP x1.

Ideal for prof./couple.No agency fee.

725 pcm. Avail. Immediately.07866 801942

FARMHOUSE SHARE

Leigh Sinton, Malvern. Non

smoking Professionals required.

01886 832230

ROOMS IN HOUSE SHARE

St Johns. Parking.Non smoking.

From 280 pcm incl.01905 621185/07791 755505

GILLAM STREET

Spacious, quiet, refurbished

house, 2 double bed, GCH, DG,

Unfurnished, N/S, No DSS,

585 pcm ex

07906 652669

1 BED 1ST FLOOR FLAT

Victoria Avenue. Unfurnished.

GCH, DG, 465 PCM

01905 356902/07910 354819

NEAR Great Malvern Station.Houseshare prof man, adultson. Southfacing single roomMalvern views. 2 bath/ shower2 sit/ TV rooms, large kitchen80 pw incl. utilities, cleaning,linen, parking. 07790 652351

BLACKPOLE/ WARNDON

Refurbished rooms from65 per week inc bills.

Good facilities01905 457658/ 07866 521941

TO LET

3 bedroomed semi, large drive-way, garage, garden, St Johns,

Worcester 675 pcm077616 56919

UNFURNISHED BEDSIT

Close to City Centre, own

kitchen, shared bathroom, non

smoker,from 250 pcm

inclusive of council tax

07876 144373

ST JOHNS

Double rooms in shared house.New bathrooms. Parking. From

300 pcm inclusive. No DSSTel.07870 367316

3 BED HOUSE

In St John's, close to aminities.

2 reception rooms, separate

dining room, kitchen with

appliances. Driveway with

ample parking and gardens to

front and rear.700 pcm

07898 727900

RE-DECORATED BEDSIT

Shared bathroom, in Gt Malvern,with communal gardens, 60per wk, ref's needed, to view

0777 3293031

SMALL FURNISHED SELF

CONTAINED BEDSIT

In Lowesmoor, suit single

person. 260 pcm exc, emp

only, refs/deposit,

no set up fees

07973 267691

1 DOUBLE ROOM TO RENT

In shared house. All bills inc.Parking, Garden, shared

amenities.No DSS. 80 p/w.07576 412738

CITY CENTRE

Well presented, 1 Bedapartment, allocated parkingavailable, 425 pcm No DSS,

07929 859667

TWO ROOMS TO RENT

1 sgl, 1 dbl, available immedi-ately, 80 per wk per person,all inc, Worcester west. Paul

075639 48780

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WARNDON VILLAGES, WORCESTERThree-bedroom detached house, cloakroom,breakfast kitchen, lounge/diner, en-suiteshower, bathroom, gardens and garage.750 pcmHILLS ESTATE AGENTS 01905 723545

HENWICK ROAD, WORCESTERRefurbished one-bedroom basement apartmentin a converted period property with extensiveprivate terrace and fantastic river views.500 pcmMARTIN & CO 01905 619890

ST PETERS, WORCESTERTwo-bedroom coach house style apartment.lounge, kitchen, bathroom, garage and parking.Redecorated prior to occupation.550 pcmTOWN & COUNTRY 01905 610710

NEWNHAM BRIDGE, NEAR TENBURGeorgian house with seven double bluxury en-suite, drawing room, sittingdining room, orangery and modern k2,300 pcmPREMIER PLACES 01905 616616

CAMBRAI DRIVE, WORCESTERTwo-bedroom property in cul-de-sac. Lounge,kitchen with dining area, bathroom, shower,garden and garage. Gas central heating.575 pcmPREMIER PLACES 01905 616616

EASY ROW, WORCESTERModern detached town house with three-fourbedrooms, kitchen, lounge/diner, en-suite,bathroom and courtyard garden. Unfurnished.930 pcmHILLS ESTATE AGENTS 01905 723545

OMBERSLEY ROAD, WORCESTERA well appointed and exclusive development onthe edge of the city with fantastic transportlinks to the surrounding areas.625 pcmMARTIN & CO 01905 619890

WORCESTERModern ground floor contemporary awith open plan lounge/kitchen with double bedroom and bathroom.495 pcmTOWN & COUNTRY 01905 610710

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PROPERTY NEWS

NEWPORT HOUSE, WORCESTERA fully furnished two bedroom city centre apartment with a large private terrace offering viewsriver Severn. 750 pcm MARTIN & CO 01

SOMMERVILLE ROAD, WORCESTERA well presented three-bedroom mid-terrace property located in a quiet cul-de-sac a short drivcentre of the city. 675 pcm MARTIN & CO 01

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WITH the housing marketcontinuing to struggle andproperty sales remaining flat,more and more home ownersare considering renting outtheir home because theycannot find a buyer.

There is also evidence thatpeople inheriting propertyafter bereavement, areincreasingly looking to rent,rather than sell, for the samereason.

Over the coming year moreand more of these reluctantand accidental landlordscould find themselves takingon tenants for the first time.Recent research suggests

that one in three homeowners are now consideringthis as an option.

Local lettings specialistBelvoir is warning anyonenew to residential lettings tobe aware of the many pitfalls,including strict regulatoryrequirements, insuranceconsiderations and tenantreference and checkingprocedures.

Steve Slawson, who runsthe Belvoir office on LondonRoad in Worcester, said: Weare seeing an emerging trendin the market, with manyhome owners becomingreluctant landlords for a

variety of different reasons.Some do not want to sell

their property until themarket recovers, others needto keep a house occupied andmaintained because it islying empty.

But becoming a landlord,almost overnight, is quite adaunting task and thats whywe urge people to seek outinitial free and impartial,independent advice from anexpert letting specialist suchas ourselves beforeattempting to go it alone.

In addition to strictregulations coveringcompulsory gas, electrical

and fire safety checks thereare many other specialistrules to consider. If aproperty is rented to three ormore unrelated tenants, aHMO (houses in multipleoccupation) licence may berequired. Rules vary from onecouncil area to another.

If you are letting out aproperty you will also need totake out specialist landlordinsurance, which is differentto household insurance cover.

It can be a minefield forthe new and inexperiencedlandlord, said Steve.

It is important to considerwhat kind of tenant you want

to attract, to ensure the rightfit with the property. Areyou targeting families, youngcouples, single dwellers, orretirees?

If furnished, you will needto carry out a full inventorycheck before they move in, aswell as extensive creditchecks and tenantreferencing. At Belvoir weoffer a full end-to-endmanaged lettings service forboth landlords and tenants,for any type of property,furnished or unfurnished.

Thefirst stepfor anyoneconsidering letting out theirownhome,or thatof a relative,

forthe firsttime, isus foran initial noomeeting atwhich wthrough allof theoto them,addedSte

Belvoir predictsthrents willincrease band10 oercent throand the number oflandlords in the Uincrease by a furthcent in the next feThe company wasawarded the Best LAgency FranchiseAward at the 2010 Agency of the Yeain association withSunday Times & T

Warning to all new landlord

SEARCHING for a property torent or attempting to let outyour own can be a time-consuming and sometimesstressful experience.

However that neednt be thecase now thanks to the awardwinning lettings specialist,Belvoir Lettings.

Belvoir Lettings has aniPhone application that allowsusers to call upon the expertiseof the agency wherever theyare.

The free application, availableto download from the iTunesstore, detects the userslocation, shows availableproperties in that area and even

lets the user view the locationof the property on a map.

The application also allowsthe user to view photos of theproperties, as well as adescription, and create ashortlist of favourites to revisitat a later time.

Other features of theapplication are; an email to afriend option, about us pageand contact details of thenearest Belvoir office.

Steve Slawson, of BelvoirWorcester, explains how theapp can benefit both tenantsand landlords.

Over the past few years therehas been a shift in how tenantssearch for properties as muchof the research is now doneonline. I often hear peoplecomplaining that they just

dont have time to look for aproperty which is why this appis so great.

It allows tenants to look atproperties on the move and actfast if they see something they

like.Its an exciting development

for landlords as it is yet another

way that Belvoir can markettheir property to potentialtenants. It also proves that we

are adapting to the needs of themarket and can utilise thelatest technology to do so.

Lettings agency in your pocket

THATS VERY HANDY: Belvoir Lettings has an iPhone application.

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PRIVATE tenants in Worcesterare staying longer, according toletting agents Martin & Co.

Short-hold tenancyagreements are now more likelyto be renewed rather than thetenant moving on to alternativerental properties, said RaniGrieve, director of Martin & Co.

And thats great news forlandlords as they have less voidperiods and can virtuallyeliminate the costs of re-lettingtheir properties.

With many tenants nowopting for 12 rather than sixmonth tenancies, agreementsare now more likely to lastyears rather than months, saidRani.

And provided landlords takethe opportunity to review theirrental levels in terms of currentmarket value to ensure they aremaximising their yield, then itsgood news for both tenants andlandlords.

With rents set in some casestwo or three years ago itcertainly pays to benchmark

against similar availableproperties to ensure landlordsare getting a good return.

In some cases we are seeingmodest increases in rents, astenants are realising that theyhave had value for money and

if you add the costsit certainly pays to stay put, said Rani

It is better to renetenancy agreementfixed term rather thit to become a perio

A tenant on a periagreement is simplygive the landlord onnotice, which increof the property remlet when the tenantsaid Rani.

With a fixed termboth the tenant andlandlord have the scertainty of knowinwhen the contract windeed it may be ren

another further terMartin & Co offer

free market appraisproperty.

They are experts imanagement and ptransfers. Call Worc01905 619890 for furtinformation or to arconfidential appoin

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Park Lane, Hallow1st floor flat, bedroom/living room, kitchen with

dining table & chairs, bathroom with shower,

communal gardens & laundry facilities, semi-rural

location with parking, for single person occupancy.

360 pcm Flexibly Furnished

Bath Road2 beds, first floor flat, living room, re-fitted kitchen

with oven & hob, plumbing for w/m and space for f/f,

bathroom with white suite & shower, GCH, netural

decor t hroughout.

525 pcm Unfurnished

WarndonVillages2 double beds, mews house, downstairs WC, living

room, conservatory, kitchen with hob & oven,

plumbing for w/m & space for f/f, bathroom with

shower, GCH, UPVC d/glazing, rear garden,

parking.

560 pcm Unfurnished

Reserved

White Ladies2 beds, mid-terrace house, living room, dining

room, kitchen with oven & hob, plumbing for w/m,

space for f/f, smaller second bedroom, upstairs

shower room, GCH, rear garden with decking &

lawn.

550 pcm Unfurnished

Compton RoadSpacious 1-bed maisonette over 2 floors, living

room, large kitchen, plumbing for w/m & space for

f/f, re-fitted bathroom with shower, GCH, d/glazing.

RENT INCLUSIVE of utility bills & council tax.

575 pcm Unfurnished

New

Barbourne2 double beds, 1st floor apartment, living room,

dining area, fitted kitchen, both double beds, new

re-fitted bathroom suite with shower, GCH,

d/glazing, neutral decor, single garage & parking

space.

575 pcm Unfurnished

Reserved

WarndonVillages2 beds, end-terrace house, kitchen, living room with

patio doors, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom with

shower, GCH, d/glazing, neutral decor throughout,

double plot rear garden, 2 parking spaces.

575 pcm Unfurnished

New

Barbourne4 beds, stylish Victorian house, living room, dining

room, re-fitted kitchen, bathroom with roll-top bath

additional shower room, neutral decor, GCH, cella

rear garden, off-road parking.

875 pcm Unfurnished

Reserved


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RENTALS

01905 726464www.griffiths-charles.co.uk teamprop.co

In Association with

675 pcm exc

Whitewood Way

Unfurnished

Newly up-gradedsemi-detached houseconveniently locatedfor the city and M5.Briefly comprising

Lounge, Kitchen/Diner,Three Bedrooms,

Bathroom, Garden,Garage, Parking.

Available MidFebruary

NEW

575 p

Flagmead

Unfurn

Terraced ho

easy reach

centre.

Lounge/Din

Kitche

Bedrooms,

Parking,

Availab

Febr

NEW

375 pcm exc

Astwood Road

Unfurnished

Flat above shops,

conveniently situatedfor local amenities.

Briefly comprising:

Lounge, Kitchen,

Double Bedroom,

Study, Bathroom,

Unfurnished, Available

Immediately

695 pcm exc

Henwick Road

Unfurnished

Three storey

apartment to the westof the city with views

overlooking theriverside and city.

Briefly comprising ofLounge, Dining Room,

Two Bedrooms,Kitchen, Bathroom,

Cloakroom, Parking,Garden.

740 p

Berkeley

Unfurn

Mid-terra

house north

Briefly com

Lounge, Fit

with Applia

Bedroom

Bathroom

Suite, Sing

Small G

Availab

Febr

395 p

Battenh

Unfurn

GrounApartmen

the City Cencomprisi

Lounge/DinKitchen, BeSuite ShowCommuna

Car ParkinUnfurnished

Late Fe

NEW

750 pcm exc

Tiree Avenue

Unfurnished

Detached family home

south of the city.

Briefly comprising of

Lounge, Dining Room,

Kitchen, Cloakroom,

Three Bedrooms, one

with En Suite, Family

Bathroom, Garage,

Garden, Available

Immediately.

650 pcm exc

Malvern

Unfurnished

Newly refurbished

prestigious first floorapartment with period

features and picturesqueviews over Malvern. Brieflycomprising of Two DoubleBedrooms, Bathroom and

En Suite Bathroom, Kitchen,Lounge/Diner, Gated Parking

for One Vehicle, AvailableImmediately.

525 p

Lower Ches

Unfurn

Terraced ho

walking d

the city cen

comprisin

Dining Roo

Two Bed

Bathroo

Garden, A

Immed

500 pcm exc

Shrubbery Avenue

Unfurnished

First floor apartment,

in sought after

location north of the

city. Briefly

comprising of Lounge,

Kitchen, Double

Bedroom, Shower

Room, Parking.

525 pcm exc

Ombersley Road

Unfurnished

Semi-detached

cottage, north of the

city. Briefly

comprising of

Lounge/Dining Room,

Bathroom, Kitchen,

Two Bedrooms,

Garden, Parking,

Available Immediately.

395 pcm exc

Droitwich Road

Unfurnished

Refurbished first floor

studio apartment witheasy access to the city.

Briefly comprising,

Lounge, Large

Kitchen/Diner, Small

Bedroom, Bathroom,

WC, Available Mid

March

525 pcm exc

King Edmund Square

Unfurnished

Self Contained Ground

Floor Flat, close to city

centre and Pitchcroft

Racecourse. Briefly

comprising of Living

Room, Kitchen, Two

Bedrooms, Bathroom,

Parking Space, Visitor

Parking

350 p

York

Unfurn

Top floor fl

north of Briefly com

Lounge/

Bedroom

Room, Co

Garden, A

Early Ma

property is

a single

775 pcm exc

Michael Tippet Drive

Unfurnished

Modern three storey

townhouse, ideal for a

family with older children.

Lounge, Kitchen/Diner,

Four Bedrooms, One with

En Suite Shower Room,

Downstairs Shower Room,

Family Bathroom, Utility

Room, Garden, Parking,

Available Immediately



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Worcester Property News 03/02/2011