Sidcup Property News – March 2015 (26)

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MARCH 2015

Newsletter March 2015

Tom Ferguson (Sales Manager of Drewery PropertyConsultants) gives an update on the local sales market:In the first month of 2015 we have already seen house prices pick upnearly 2% in the first month following a small end of year dip inDecember. Data from Halifax supports this by showing a 1.9%increase in house prices in the three months from November toJanuary and predicts that house prices nationally will increase by 3-5% in 2015.Over the years January has always proved to be an unpredictablemonth as far as the local property market goes. There are often yearswhen the market does not get into gear until February, and there areother occasions where things go mad as soon as we come back inJanuary. This year has so far been extremely busy with Drewerybeing invited to over 25% more market appraisals than in January2014 and more than double the number of applicants registering thismonth for sales and lettings compared to the same month a year ago.We have a number of exciting listings coming on which we areconfident will sell immediately and we have already sold a number

of properties this year in excess oftheir asking prices which is a clearindication the market remains verystrong. The market might not be asmad as it was last summer whenwe had a dozen or so buyers forevery new listing, but neverthelessit remains a very strong market.

It is clear that 2015 will bring some significant challenges to theproperty market including the possibility of rising interest rates, tighter mortgage lending and of course the general election, all ofthese could have an impact on buyers, sellers and house prices.However, as long as property prices in central London remain highwe are confident that demand for property in Sidcup will continue tobe high with buyers seeing outer boroughs as better value for theirmoney.

Tom Ferguson can be contacted on [email protected] or ddi: 0208 269 6607.

Structural housingshortage results in notenough sellers and risingprices� Decades of inadequate provision of homes to satisfydemand are having an increasing effect, with a tight-stockmarket resulting in a shortage of quality property to tradeup to

– Average price of property coming to market up by over£5,000 this month (+£5,729/+2.1%), with all regionsreporting uplifts

-– Increase in demand for property continues with busiestever January site traffic on Rightmove

-– 31% increase in housing transactions in last two yearsin England and Wales , outstripping 11% rise in numberof properties coming to market in same period

-– Some agents reporting lowest ever stock of qualityproperty for sale, as lower owner-occupation, buy-to-letinvestors not selling, and owners’ reluctance to ‘sellbefore you find’ contribute to a 4% fall in new sellernumbers compared to same period in 2014

-– Different tactics required for a successful move in atight-stock market

Avg. Price Avg. Price Monthly Avg. Price AnnualFeb 15 Jan 15 Change Feb 14 Change

Bexley £305,518 £297,761 2.6% £269,225 13.5%

Bromley £475,985 £483,060 -1.5% £423,546 12.4%

RIGHTMOVE HOUSE PRICEINDEX FOR FEBRUARY 2015 New Window Displays at Drewery -

Estate Agency is changing! In these digital times we are constantlylooking at different ways to promote andmarket the properties we are selling andletting. Over the last 12 months we haveupdated our website to make it more userfriendly and have improved our propertyparticulars further.

Alongside the above, we are delighted to announce that we havejust updated the agency windows at our Sidcup office with a modern,dynamic and highly visual window display.

Paul Long (Director of Drewery Property Consultants) comments:

‘The new windows will display the properties we are selling in a moreengaging fashion, encourage people to come into the office and notjust window browse, reinforce our presence as a successfulindependent agent and be one of the most highly regarded andtalked about shop windows in town!

Whilst the above changes are all positive steps in how Drewery willbe promoting property, the key focus for us remains, as always,customer service and the relationship that we develop with ourvendors, landlords and applicants’.

SALES MARKET – HOUSE PRICES UP 2% IN FIRST MONTH OF 2015

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SIDCUP £1,100 PCM + fees*Ellenborough Road, Sidcup, DA14 5JY

Well maintained 3 bed mid terrace house in residentialroad, close to local amenities including shops, schools,bus routes and motorway links. GCH. DG. 2receptions. Kitchen. 2 double and 1 single bedroom.Family bathroom. Separate wc. Gardens to the frontand rear. Available now.http://tinyurl.com/lw46ets (ref 3932).

BEXLEY £825 PCM + fees*North Cray Road, Bexley, DA5 3LZ

Spacious 2 bed conversion flat in residential road inBexley Village. Close to shops, schools, bus routes andBexley station. GCH. Dg. Neutral decor t/out. Lounge.Fitted kitchen. 2 bedrooms. Bathroom. Available mid /end April. Unfurnished.http://tinyurl.com/pwy9yok (ref 220).

SIDCUP £1,350 PCM + fees*Lewis Road, Sidcup, DA14 4NA

Larger than average luxury and modern 2 bed groundfloor flat. Residential road close to shops, schools, busroutes and easy access to Sidcup & Albany Parkstations. GCH. DG. Neutral decor. Lounge, open planto modern kitchen. Utility room. Master bedroom withensuite. 2nd bedroom. Bathroom. Small paved reargarden. Allocated parking space to front. Availablenow. http://tinyurl.com/n5cwxzs (ref 4049).

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SIDCUP Guide Price: £220,000 - £230,000Morland Court, Hatherley Road, Sidcup, DA14 4FF

Modern, 1 bed ground floor apartment, built in 2012. Easy access to Sidcup station,bus routes and High Street. Video entryphone system. Open plan living area withpatio doors to private terrace and combining modern kitchen with integratedappliances. Spacious bedroom. Bathroom. Communal gardens. Allocated parkingspace. Ideal FTB or Buy to Let investment opportunity.http://tinyurl.com/l6l32t4 (ref 4056).

ORPINGTON Guide Price: £230,000Wren Close, Orpington, BR5 3NU

2 bed EOT house in popular and quiet location with easy access to local schools,shops, bus routes and St Mary Cray station. DG. GCH. Lounge. Kitchen. 2 bedrooms.Bathroom. Rear garden. Allocated OSP to front. Internal viewing recommended.http://tinyurl.com/onwtsth (ref 4044).

SIDCUP O.I.E.O. £250,000Cray Road, Sidcup, DA14 5DL

Period 2 bed cottage style house situated within walking distance of bus routes, localschools and motorway links. GCH. Triple & DG. Open plan living area (21’0 x 12’0).Fitted kitchen. Conservatory. D/stairs wc. 2 bedrooms. Modern bathroom. Wellmaintained garden with decked area & sep BBQ area. Early viewing recommended.http://tinyurl.com/opk5576 (ref 3769).

SIDCUP Guide Price: £449,995Rutland Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9DZ

Spacious, extended 4 bed semi det house. The property has 2 bathrooms offering thepotential for a 5th bedroom. 28’8 through lounge. Kitchen/diner. 4 bedrooms. 2bathrooms. Rear garden. OSP to front. 19’0 x 7’8 integral garage. Easy access toSidcup station, local shops and sought after schools.http://tinyurl.com/m28cf6l (ref 4048).



SIDCUP Guide Price: £215,000Blenheim Court, Sidcup, DA14 6QQ

Larger than average 2 bedroom maisonette situated insought after location within easy reach of New Elthamstation, bus routes and shops. Spacious front lounge.Modern rear kitchen overlooking shared garden. 2double bedrooms. Modern bathroom. Idea FTB orinvestment opportunity.http://tinyurl.com/o4dmvfp (ref 4022).


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

Impressive 4 bed semi det chalet style house. 19’10 x 16’1 larger than average lounge. 21’1 x 20’0 modern open plan kitchen/diner. D/s bathroom. 13’9 x 11’3 master bedroom,

3 further bedrooms. Upstairs shower room. Driveway to front and detached garage. Approx 100` rear garden. Situated within a mile of Sidcup station and

walking distance to both primary and secondary schools.http://tinyurl.com/ogckqfl (ref 4018).

SIDCUP Price: £179,950Beavers Lodge, Carlton Road, Sidcup, DA14 6TU

Spacious 1 bed first floor apartment located in soughtafter development. Spacious lounge. Kitchen. Bedroom.Bathroom. Communal grounds. Garage en bloc.EXTENDED LEASE. CHAIN FREE. Ideal FTB or Buy to LetInvestment Opportunity.http://tinyurl.com/lblehyy (ref 4039).

THE HOLLIES, SIDCUP Guide Price: £175,000 – £195,000The Beeches, Acacia Way, The Hollies, Sidcup, DA15 8WW

One bedroom first floor Edwardian apartment located on thesought after “Hollies” development. Front lounge overlookingparkland surroundings. Kitchen. Main double bedroom. Modernshower room. Communal grounds. Allocated parking. Soughtafter development with own onsite leisure complex (separatecompulsory charge) and just a short walk to Sidcup station.http://tinyurl.com/ovasndy (ref 2800).

SIDCUP Guide Price: £160,000Kings Court, Hatherley Road, Sidcup, DA14 4AT

NO CHAIN. Ideal “buy to let” investment. Spacious andwell presented top floor flat. GCH. DG. Spacious lounge.Modern kitchen. Well presented double bedroom. FamilyBathroom. Parking at the rear. Communal garden.Located within easy access of Sidcup station, shops, busroutes and schools.http://tinyurl.com/cjn48gk (ref 3065).

SIDCUP Guide Price: £199,995Maylands Drive, Sidcup, DA14 4SB

Well proportioned 2 bedroom ground floor maisonette.Short distance from Albany Park station and FootscrayMeadows. Lounge with access to rear garden. Kitchen.Double bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom. OSP tofront. Rear garden. Early viewing recommended.http://tinyurl.com/owkpmrg (ref 4024).

SIDCUP Guide Price: £185,000Bursdon Close, Sidcup, DA15 8AQ

2 bedroom ground floor maisonette, located just a shortwalk from Sidcup station, shops, bus routes and schools.GCH. DG. Lounge. Modern kitchen. 2 good sizebedrooms. Neutral bathroom. Front & rear gardens.Garage en bloc. Ideal for cash buyers or investors.CHAIN FREE.http://tinyurl.com/mfcg2f4 (ref 4035).




Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup, DA15 9DGImpressive 4 bed semi detached chalet style house. 19’10 x 16’1 larger than average lounge. 21’1 x 20’0 modern open plan kitchen/diner. D/s bathroom. 13’9 x 11’3 master bedroom,3 further bedrooms. Upstairs shower room. Driveway to front and detached garage. Approx 100’ rear garden. Situated within a mile of Sidcup station and walking distance to bothprimary and secondary schools.http://tinyurl.com/ogckqfl (ref 4018).

SIDCUP Price: £479,995


Lansdown Road, Sidcup, DA14 4EFImpressive 5 bedroom, double fronted Edwardian detached house occupying a good sized plot and located within easy reach of amenities, including Sidcup station. 2/3 receptionrooms. Kitchen. Modern conservatory. D/s shower room. 5 good sized bedrooms. Family bathroom. Large loft and basement. 130’ rear garden. Driveway to front with OSP for severalcars. Garage to side. Early viewing recommended.http://tinyurl.com/mzpoggy (ref 3807).

SIDCUP Guide Price: £825,000 - £850,000

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Liz Leitch (Lettings Manager ofDrewery Property Consultants) givesan update on the local letting market:

The rental market throughout January hasproved unusually buoyant and is a starkcontrast from January 2014. Advertised rentalamounts show no sign of slowing and arecontinuing to increase fuelled by a lack of property across most postcodesand it’s currently very much a landlord market. The average time taken to findtenants has also reduced in our Sidcup office by nearly 15% to 10 dayscompared to January 2014. That said, a lot of our properties are being letwithin 24 hours were we have been able to gain immediate access forviewing. Demand for all types of property continues to be high but withexceptional demand being seen for properties near to schools and railwaystations.

Current conditions seem very ideal for investors and landlords who wish toadd to their property portfolios, with better rates for Buy to Let products, lowerarrangements fees and high demand for all types of property. With furtherchanges to pensions from April (Pension Freedom Reforms) we expect 2015to be the year that we see many new landlords and properties come to thelocal market for the first time.

Liz Leitch can be contacted on [email protected] or ddi: 0208 269 6601

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

Prime Office Location: Drewery occupy an unrivalled, prime location, close to Sidcup Station and majorsupermarket.

Experienced Sales Team: Drewery employ the most experienced sales & letting team locally withover 15 members of staff.

Maximum Internet Exposure: Drewery has the most dominant internet exposure locally includingRightmove, Primelocation & Zoopla, plus over 30 other property websites.

Contact UsDREWERY PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

128 Station RoadSidcup DA15 7AF

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