Maitlands Property Update 2014 - 2015

2014/2015PROPERTY UPDATE

SEASONS GREETINGS from all the team at Maitlands

WHAT’S YOUR NEXT MOVE?

At Maitlands, we know that not everything always goes smoothly over

Christmas.

If you are thinking of selling or letting in the new year, you can be rest assured

that Maitlands will ensure your property sale or let runs as smoothly as possible.

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In 2014, we have agreed sales on over £116 million worth of property for our clients and managed £1.2 million of

landlords money all with 99.2% of our clients reviews, recommending us.

We already have many buyers looking to move in 2015, so if you’re thinking of selling or letting, why not call us today

to book a free valuation 0808 178 9866

PLYMOUTH, DEVON

This delightful detached house has secure gated entry yet is located within short walking distance to the Barbican.

Accommodation comprises of open plan lounge/kitchen with fridge, oven and washing machine, one double bedroom with built in wardrobes and bathroom with mains shower over. This property is fully furnished and has parking for one car. Available now. Would suit single professional or retired couple. Please see our website for our Tenant fees http://www.maitlands.biz/lettings-fees

TO LET £675 PCM // t: 01752 661111 e: [email protected]

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MODBURY, DEVON

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The Crooked Barn is situated close to the A379 and within easy commute to Modbury and surrounding villages.

Furnished throughout and comprises of lounge kitchen diner, two bedrooms and family bathroom. Externally there is allocated parking and a front garden to sit and enjoy the countryside views surrounding. Available furnished now. Please see our website for our Tenant fees http://www.maitlands.biz/lettings-fees

TO LET £750 PCM t: 01752 661111e: [email protected]

STAMP DUTY CHANGES TO BENEFIT 98% OF BUYERS.

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The Stamp Duty change, announced earlier this month was a positive, but belated alteration. The cliff edge nature of the previous rates and thresholds was unclear and at times, difficult to work out. Not to mention took an unfair portion of purchasers’ deposits.

I am delighted that we now have a fairer system that allows almost every purchaser in the South West, to save money. The housing market will now be about affordability, availability and accessibility, in terms of mortgage funds and lending criteria, as well as achievability.

The new reforms will now allow greater movement for house buyers and sellers in the UK property market. It is easier to understand, as it mirrors the income tax regime, of the higher rates only applying to the part of the purchase above a threshold.

It should make properties in the South West much easier to buy. The change applies to contracts that have exchanged but not yet completed, so we are pleased to say that some of our buyers have received an early present.

· No tax on the first £125,000 paid

· 2% on the portion up to £250,000

· 5% up to £925,000

· 10% up to £1.5 million

· 12% on everything above that

If you would like to find out how much you could save in 2015, contact us today.

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EXAMPLE 1 £125,000YOU CURRENTLY DON’T PAY STAMP DUTY ON PROPERTIES UNDER £125,000NO STAMP DUTY

EXAMPLE 2£185,000

STAMP DUTYOLD SYSTEM: £1,850NEW SYSTEM: £1,200

SAVING £650

EXAMPLE 3£275,000


SAVING £4,500

EXAMPLE 4£510,000


SAVING £4,900

PLYMPTON, DEVON

This Executive Detached Home was built by Persimmon Homes two years ago in this exclusive area.

The accommodation comprises; lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study/playroom, downstairs cloakroom, 4 bedrooms (3dbls;1sng), master ensuite and family bathroom. Outside, there is a very good size rear garden, double garage and driveway parking for at least 3 cars.

Asking Price £380,000 // t: 01752 344322 e: [email protected]

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ST JUDES, PLYMOUTH, DEVON

Mid-terrace house with multiple occupancy

This mid terrace house is currently being used as a multiple occupancy house with five letting rooms and potential for a sixth, the current income is £1785PCM giving a gross return of 9.31% Per Annum.


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I have run Maitlands for 20 years now and it’s interesting to see how our industry has changed and continues to change. Our values for launching the business back in 1994 were based on making sure that we gave an awesome client service for buyers and sellers alike and we focused on getting the results our clients desired.

Those values stand today as much as they did in 1994, back then the argument was about whether we put colour pictures on our brochures or as most agents did at the time send out photocopied black and white details! We have continued to find new ways to deliver our values, from our own app, to digital and printed magazines, to sharing clients files with them on line to allow them instant feedback. I often hear now the debate between whether you should use an ‘on line agent’ or a traditional high street agent to sell your home. I personally don’t know if there is a clear distinction between both, as you have to be both to be successful at whatwe do.

We are one of the most advanced, forward thinking companies in our area, and as much as we can market our clients property through a much bigger audience and we have to, our biggest asset back in 1994 is the same as it is today, and it’s not technology and it’s not our offices. It’s our people, great agents make things happen, they know their market and their buyers, they know how to deal with ALL the problems that inevitably happen in a home moving transaction, they listen, they sometimes shout. They share emotions, they calm everyone down, they talk, they persuade, and they are driven to get results... In 2014 we have so many ways to allow clients to find out information and we will continue to find new ways. What actually makes things happen is our people, and we ensure everyone can access our people when they want to in a way that they want to contact them, via live chat on a tablet sat on your sofa at home, or face to face in your local high street. Being online or off line - I don’t understand what the difference is? Great

people working with the best marketing tools available, one of which is online, and yes an on line advert often attracts a buyer or a tenant but in lots of ways that’s the easy bit.

So, as we all slow down and look forward to Christmas and anticipate our plans for next year, you may think of selling or moving, access our team any time and get them to give you some advice, it’s free and it could be so valuable!

- ANDREW BLACKLOCK, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF MAITLANDS.

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THE WORLD OF PROPERTY IS CHANGING,

OR IS IT?

ELBURTON,PLYMOUTH, DEVON

PART EXCHANGE CONSIDEREDPlease contact Maitlands and we can talk you through the process.

An exciting opportunity to purchase an executive four bedroom detached property in Elburton, Plymstock. The property is designed to a high standard, the accommodation is spread over three floors which comprises; ground floor; two single garages and a WC, first floor; living room, study, kitchen/family room, dining room and utility room, on the top floor; four bedrooms, master suite having an en-suite and a dressing room, and an en-suite to bedroom 2. There is also a family bathroom on this floor.

Guide Price £475,000t: 01752 344322e: [email protected]

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PREPARE YOUR PROPERTY FOR WINTER

Although we have been very lucky so far this season, Jack Frost is at your door and he’s looking to freeze your pipes and cause havoc to your property as an early Christmas gift. Fortunately, here are some tips that’ll keep you warm and protect your home from the jaws of winter.

1 – Sort out your home insuranceCheck to make sure that your home insurance policy is up to scratch and that you’re covered for winter-related damage. If it comes to sorting out water damage to your Christmas presents or fixing a leaky roof, you’ll be glad you had the right cover in place.

2 – Keep your pipes toastyBurst pipes are common during winter due to rapid freezing and thawing, potentially causing massive damage. The best way to stop this from happening is to keep your pipes warm with their own foam cardigan (called lagging), which will reduce the heat lost and insulate the pipes to stop them from freezing.

3 – Get your boilers looked atA poorly maintained boiler wastes more energy and costs more, and it also runs the risk of leaking carbon monoxide. Either get your boiler serviced before winter or change your old model for a condensing unit, which could shave off around £235 a year (according to the Energy Saving Trust).

4 – Insulation More than just a woolly jumper.About a quarter of the heat in your house is lost through the roof, so having good loft and wall cavity insulation could keep the house warm with less energy used. These improvements needn’t cost the earth, as there are a number of government grants and schemes that subsidise insulation installation.

5 – Bleed the radiatorsIf your radiators are colder at the top than they are at the bottom, then your radiators have trapped air inside them that’s stopping the heat from circulating properly. It’s time to grab a towel and your special key and bleed that radiator! Bleeding the radiators releases the air, allowing the radiator to run more efficiently.

6 – Switch energy suppliersIf your bills are still high despite these improvements, give your energy supplier a call and see if you can be put onto a more appropriate energy tariff. If that’s not good enough you look for a supplier that’ll offer you a bigger discount. There’s no disruption in service; all that happens is that your money goes to a different company when you pay your bill.

7 – GutteringAs summer draws to a close, the leaves will start falling, and gutters and drainpipes will start to get filled with loose foliage. Once the blockage becomes too much, water will start to back up in the guttering and leak into the roof and down the walls of the house. Make sure your gutters are completely free from grime and dirt to minimise water blockage.

8 – Tree trimmingYou know whos to blame for your guttering getting clogged up with leaves? It’s those trees, making a mess of your house and getting away with it. Take a stand against them and get them trimmed away from the house. This will reduce the amount of foliage that will drop into the guttering, and will also reduce the build-up of snow on the tree that could cause damage from broken branches.

9 – No entry for draughtsThose chilly winter breezes are wily things, and they’ll try everything they can to slip through the nooks and crannies of your home. Check the edges of your doors and windows for draughts, and you can either seal these gaps with self-adhesive draught strips, or get one of those funny draught excluders shaped like a snake or a dog.

10 – Bonus tipStock up on hot chocolate. It doesn’t matter if it’s pouring down with freezing cold rain, in the middle of a blizzard or gale force winds, sitting down on the sofa with a mug of hot chocolate in winter is one of the best feelings ever.

LIPSON, PLYMOUTH, DEVON

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A well presented end of terrace house with three bedrooms upstairs and a fourth bedroom on the ground floor with wet room. Central location.

Asking Price £155,000 t: 01752 661000e: [email protected]

SALTASH, CORNWALL

Well presented mid-terrace property in central location.

Fantastic period property in a popular location within Saltash. Lounge & dining rooms, fitted kitchen & bathroom, lovely south facing garden & period features. *Possibility of off road parking, please enquire for details


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TREDISSHEVIOCK, CORNWALL

Absolutely stunning detached Grade II listed property on a fantastic plot including a two bedroom detached cottage, a paddock and landscaped gardens. Extensively renovated in recent years and boasting multiple bedrooms, bathrooms and reception rooms, this is simply a must see property. Set in a charming rural hamlet in Cornwall.

Guide Price £1,350,000 t: 01752 663322e: [email protected]

IVYBRIDGE, DEVON

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A well presented, spacious four bedroom detached house in Boringdon Park on the western side of Ivybridge.

Asking price of £244,950t: 01752 895379e: [email protected]

IVYBRIDGE, DEVON

A Grade II listed detached residence, built circa 1846, set in approx. half an acre of gardens in the heart of Ivybridge.

Comprises; entrance hall, three principle reception room, country style kitchen, utility room, four double bedrooms, family bathroom and separate WC. A credit to the current owners! *Approximalty 7 parking spaces

Guide Price of £465,000 // t: 01752 895379 e: [email protected]

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WISHING YOU A VERY PROSPEROUS 2015

Ivybridge Sales & Lettings: 8 Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 9PSt: 01752 895379e: [email protected]

Plympton Sales & Lettings: 3 Plymouth Road, Plympton, Devon PL7 4JPt: 01752 344322e: [email protected]

Plymouth: Ground Floor, Studio 5-11, Millbay Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3LFSales: 01752 661000 e: [email protected] Lettings: 01752 661111 e: [email protected]: 01752 661234 e: commercial.maitlands.biz

Saltash Sales & Lettings: 136 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6JRt: 01752 845396e: [email protected]

Land and New Homes t: 01752 897900 e: [email protected]

Fine and Country Homes from Maitlandst: 01752 663322 e: [email protected]

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