Newsletter JAN'16

JANUARY 2016 | ROSS&CO | 01323 482700 / 01323 841814 Issue 3

It has been a whole year since our branch in Willingdon opened, and what a year it has been!

On January 12th 2015, we opened our Residential Sales and Lettings office in the Triangle, Willingdon.

In the last year alone, we have expanded our team and helped many of you in the Willingdon, Polegate and Hailsham area find your dream home.

But it doesn’t stop there. 2016 aims to be the best year yet for our residential teams in both Hailsham and Willingdon as we expand our horizons with a new website due to launch by Spring, and a social media platform to accompany it.

Angela Marden, Residential Sales and Lettings Director believes this year will be another successful one.

UK house prices jump 10pc in 2015 to record high. House prices reached a record high of £208,286 in December after leaping by 9.5pc during 2015, according to Halifax. December's 9.5pc rise was also an improvement on the 9pc increase recorded in November. Across the UK, average property prices ticked up 1.7pc between November and December.

year will be another successful one.

“2016 has begun better than we could have anticipated. We opened our branches (albeit with limited hours) between Christmas and New Year only to receive offers on properties we had for sale and tie up several tenancies on our rental properties. Although we are only a few days into 2016 we have had a steady stream of enquiries, instructions and potential instructions. So, if all of this is anything to go by we are going to have a strong and stable 2016”.

Celebrating the Ross & Co Willingdon Branch 1st Birthday

Ross & Co launch their new logo

Ross and Co have launched their brand new logo to kick start 2016. After a very successful year in Residential Sales and Lettings, the company are expecting 2016 to be an exciting one.

If you are considering a move or placing your property on the market, Ross & Co offer a first class service. We are based in Hailsham and Willingdon so why not give us a call.

Willingdon : 01323 482700 Hailsham : 01323 841814

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Are you looking to relocate?

Willingdon &

Jevington

The ‘little’ parish village of Willingdon and Jevington lies underneath the South Downs and offers not only great connections to Eastbourne and Polegate, but great schooling, amenities and community.

Being a walkers paradise, there are plenty of countryside walks that venture across the South Downs and surrounding National Parks.

In terms of property, Willingdon and Jevington both have period and modern builds.

It is an ideal location for families searching for a good sized family home, or an ideal retreat for your retirement years.

Polegate

Being only a mile from Willingdon and Jevington, Polegate has a lot to offer in its own right. It’s ideally located between Willingdon and Hailsham with access to the A22 and A27 Trunk Roads. The train station in the heart of the village offers brilliant connections to Eastbourne, Lewes, Brighton and London making this an ideal commuter’s location.

The High Street has a host of amenities including banks, bakery, newsagents, pubs and charity shops. Properties in Polegate vary in shape, size and type suiting families, those retired, or those searching for their very first home.

Hailsham

Only a few miles from the heart of Eastbourne, Hailsham is the largest in land town in Sussex booming into a vibrant up and coming part of East Sussex. The High Street boasts Waitrose, Asda, Tesco, Costa coffee, Boots and WHSmith to name but a few.

Hailsham properties are growing in numbers, with new builds cropping up throughout the town, and surrounding areas. Affordable housing in the area is on the rise with recent developments offering first time buyers and young families the opportunity to own their own home through shared ownership and help to buy schemes.

Find out what’s in these popular areas of East Sussex and why it could be your next ideal place to live.

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NEXT DOOR is another HOUSE with THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS, Conservatory, Cloakroom, Lounge / Dining Room and an enclosed Medium size rear Garden.

In addition is a STUDIO ROOM / TRIPLE GARAGE part of which has been converted to a studio and could be developed to offer further accommodation as a HOLIDAY LET or GRANNY ANNEXE. The Three Bedroom House has been redecorated throughout and re-carpeted having previously been rented at £975pcm but now vacant.

Phenomenal Property for a Large Family, Two Families, Two Families and Elderly Parents or Young Adults, Home and Income etc.,etc.,etc.,

So if you are in need of more space, or thinking of merging your two families, this could be the perfect property to meet all your needs and more.

Viewing this property is highly recommended, so please call us on:

01323 482700 To arrange a viewing or if you’d just like some more

information.

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Southdown Bungalow with spectacular garden We are delighted to present this amazing three bedroom bungalow is for sale in the Willingdon area.

An Absolutely AMAZING Three bedroom Bungalow with a MAGNIFICENT GARDEN! This entire Bungalow has been lovingly extended to provide a Fabulous Home with a Gardeners Dream. The property is situated on a large corner plot which cannot be appreciated from the front of the property so MUST BE VIEWED! The Bungalow offers Three Double Bedrooms, Sitting Room, Dining Room which is open plan to the Modern Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle and an extensive Landscaped Rear Garden in addition to Off Road Parking to the front.

Viewing this property is highly recommended, so please call us on: 01323 482700 to arrange a viewing.

Excellent Buy to let opportunity in Hailsham

We are pleased to offer this 3 bedroom mid terraced house located within south Hailsham.

This property offers spacious accommodation and is conveniently located within close proximity to local schools and Hailsham town centre. This property would make an ideal INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY or FIRST TIME BUY.

Viewing this property is highly recommended, so please call us on: 01323 841814 to arrange a

viewing.

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Are you with the right Estate Agent? A good estate agent can make the world

of difference between selling your

property for a good price or not selling

your property at all.

The right estate agent cannot only make the selling process that much easier, but a smoother ride for you and everyone else involved.

So what should you look out for when deciding your estate agent?

Similar properties A successful agent will have a good database of clients looking to buy in your area. Look for estate agents that have a good supply of similar properties nearby. Marketing Properties need to be advertised where home-hunters look most regularly. All good estate agents will be on all the top property portals Here’s what to look out for:

- Are they advertising on Rightmove or On The Market?

- How do their property listings look? Would you be enticed to talk to the agent based on their photographs and property description?

Are they members of a regulated body? A good estate agent will be members of a professional body and members of a mandatory property ombudsman.

Customer service Do you receive a polite, warm greeting when entering the branch or when on the phone? Are the staff knowledgeable? Do you feel you will be treated as a valued customer?

Remember there is a team behind the person that valued your property, and that team will be handling and dealing with the day to day matters of organising viewings, obtaining feedback, negotiating the sale and seeing it through to completion. The way you’re treated by the team in the office is very important.

Fees Don’t base your decision on an agent on fees alone. A good agent who obtains the best price could outweigh any saving in fees from using another, cheaper agent. Perseverance The real hard work is making sure a sale completes and understanding how to get the sale back on track if there are any issues. An estate agent who perseveres is a good one.

Valuation of your home Don’t be fooled by valuers who over value your property to persuade you to appoint them. Look for an honest opinion and instruct an agent who has impressed you, rather than one you’re unsure of but has given you a high valuation.

When choosing your agent, take your time and do your research. Talk to those you know and their experiences in selling their homes.

Analyse how agents present their properties. Call into their offices and chat to the staff. Make sure they’re approachable and professional. If you feel confident you would buy from them, you can be sure others would too.

If you need any help selling your property contact us

on:

Hailsham – 01323 841814 Willingdon - 01323482700

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Has your Christmas been cramped this year?

Do you need a bigger home? The Coachouse could have everything you

need. Ross & Co are delighted to bring to market this AMAZING &

VERSATILE PROPERTY! TWO HOUSES with potential for a Third Dwelling (subject to necessary permissions)

If you are in need for more space, a home to merge two families, or a house you can grow into, this property could be for you.

Situated in an ACRE of land (TBV) overlooking open fields is this Beautiful House with FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS, One with Dressing Room, another with a Roof Terrace,Two En-Suite Shower Rooms, Family Bathroom plus Cloakroom, Superbly Fitted Kitchen / Breakfast

Rooms, Family Bathroom plus Cloakroom, Superbly Fitted Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Spacious Lounge / Dining Room, Separate Study and Large Conservatory which leads onto a very well laid out mainly laid to lawn garden with patio area surrounding fields.

There is ample space in this property, so there will be no need to worry for space or privacy.

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LOOKING TO MOVE?

If you are considering a move or placing your property on the market, Ross & Co offer a first class service.

We are based in Hailsham and Willingdon so why not give us a call.

Willingdon : 01323 482700

Hailsham : 01323 841814

Top tips to help sell your home.

Kerb Appeal – Ensure the front of your property is neat and tidy.

Keep it neutral – Everyone has their own taste, keeping walls and carpets neutral will appeal to most.

Remove clutter – Clutter can make a room look smaller and distract a buyer from seeing your properties true potential.

Spring clean – No matter what season we’re in, a good spring clean helps improve your property’s appeal.

Garden – A garden is an extension of your home and should be well kept and look like a space for

entertaining.

Disbursements Fees paid by the buyer's solicitor on the buyer's behalf such as stamp duty, land registry and search fees.

Jargon Buster

Success of the Month!

This month has seen yet another unprecedented success with the sale of this

gorgeous chalet bungalow.

Described as a Little Piece of Paradise and hidden away on a large corner plot.

The success was the property fetched nearly £100,000 over the usual sale price for the

area!!

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If you are considering a move or placing your property on

the market, Ross & Co offer a FIRST class service.

We are based in Hailsham and Willingdon so why not give us

a call.

Willingdon: 01323 482700

Hailsham: 01323 841814

Thought for the month The market dictates the price, the agent

dictates the hassle.