Buy a new Property to maximise gain with minimum pain

The appetite for new homes is back.

A recent poll by a national house builder showed that 79% of prospective home owners would prefer to buy a brand new home as opposed to renting or buying a second hand property. The research represents a 27 per cent increase in the popularity of new build, since the house builder conducted the same research in 2008. The NHBC state that registrations to build new homes in the private sector were up 5% when compared with the same period last year.

New homes are showing positive quarterly price growth across the UK which is bucking the trend for falling house prices. The SmartNewHomes July index shows that a new home in the UK will cost £6,975 more than at the same time last year.

James Wyatt, Owner of award winning Surrey estate agent, Barton Wyatt, in Virginia Water comments:

"In the micro-climate of Surrey, as yet, I have seen little evidence of a decrease in construction of new homes. I do agree, however, that the price of these new homes is very buoyant and there is a great deal of interest in the market as soon as these houses are ready to view. It is also true to say that many of the older style houses that are coming on the market are under scrutiny of packs of developers who are swarming around the Surrey market looking for the perfect plot.

"It is without a doubt that savvy developers are fighting over the best spots and working hard to find the funding to build state of the art new houses."

The average property price in the South East of England is around £300,000; the greatest investment most people ever have in their lives is buying a property. So it makes sense for consumers to want a brand spanking new house that normally comes complete with a brand new set of white goods and always with a 10 year NHBC guarantee.

Buying a used house gives the consumer much less protection - aside from insurance that most people are loath to make use of. And your house buyer will opt for mortgage survey which is not reliable to show up any defects that lurk beneath the surface.

There is also a misconception that buying a new home will cost you a great deal more than a usedproperty - this is not correct. The average price in the south east of England for a new-build propertyis £291,000 vs a pre-owned at £302,000.

Almost every new home built in the UK comes with a 10 year guarantee from the builder, and buying from a reputable builder with a great reputation puts a home buyer in an enviable situation.

Some of the benefits of buying a new home:

• A new home will come with the very latest technology which will mean your household bills are lower.   New house should have excellent insulation and energy saving heating systems.
• Weekends will be DIY free - no more painful trips to B&Q. Apart from the saving on your time, there is a great saving on your pocket.
• Chic design with all the convenience - most house builders create quality design and include the latest gadgets to impress in a new home. Often they may offer a choice of kitchens, bathrooms, fixtures, fittings and even the internal colour scheme, so you can personalise your new home before you move in.
• Fewer possibilities for long laborious chains to exchange - you could possibly be offered a part exchange in some cases and have a full turnkey experience without another buyer being involved at all - which in England is a true blessing.

Jonathan Cranley, Sales & Marketing Director of Millgate, explains what sets a Millgate Home apart from the rest:

"We only build about 45 bespoke homes a year - we focus on what we know best, that is building luxury homes in prime high wealth areas. We carefully select the most beautiful and luxurious materials available to mirror the expectations of someone looking for spend £2 - 3 million pounds on their home."

"Our latest house to be launched on the market is in Kingswood in Surrey - our house is up against the very best in country mansions. But the proof is in the pudding - we are quietly confident that buyers considering their options on new homes in Kingswood will be totally blown away by the attention to detail and height of luxury that has gone into the conception and build."

For further information, please contact Barton Wyatt estate agents Sunningdale.

What are the Requirements for Effective Shop Window Displays?

In this highly competitive market, it is important for retail shops to be able to change their shop window dressing from time to time so as not to bore their customers. As you know, customers would be more interested if they see something new or if they see something that is out of the usual. So aside from coming up with new and highly innovative marketing campaigns, it is important that retail shop owners should keep themselves updated with the latest in shop window dressing.

Give Importance to Signage

In the UK, you will find a wide range of finishing and printing equipment by which expert visual designers would make use of to produce several different varieties of banners, murals, props and posters which you can use as a signage for your store. Proper shop window dressing would require giving utmost importance to the signage of the store since this is the area where customers would first glance on the moment they look at your store. You can look for visual designers that would take care of your signage and could come up with attractive designs that would catch the attention of your customers.

Retail Display should Be Planned Well

Your shop window displays should be planned well because a retail display that is full of chaos will turn off customers. There are lots of attractive retail display units that you can invest in so as to get attention from your target consumers. The quality of the display racks on your store should also be excellent as this directly represents your store. No matter how great your products are, if the shelves or the racks where these products are displayed in is of low quality, the shoppers will not find the products interesting.

Remember that an effective shop window dressing would include coming up with life size cut outs, floor graphics, custom cut objects, pop up displays, floor graphics, hanging graphics, back lit panels, excellent lighting, banners, wall murals, posters and many more. You do not really need to spend a lot of money for these stuffs since all these can be done in the most inexpensive way. The key here is to look for a supplier that would be willing to sell their products at a discount especially since you are buying them in bulk. You can also consult with a highly experienced visual merchandiser who has enough knowledge in coming up with effective shop window and displays.

Looking for the Best Roofing Contractor

Having a good and sturdy roof is just like investing on a safety vault that will keep all your possessions and belongings safe. But the problem with most homeowners is that they do not have any knowledge about the proper maintenance of the types of residential roofing that they have. If you are one of them, the best option would be to look for roofers in Surrey to hire. You might end up spending for the services of the roofing professional, but this can actually guarantee that your roof will stay in excellent condition and will last for a long time. Keeping your loved ones and your valuables safe should be your main priority and this is enough reason why you need a roofing contractor.

 

Licensed and Professional

Depending on the condition of your roof, it is important that you look for a suitably licensed roofing contractor, someone who is aware of the legal stipulations when it comes to building construction, especially on the area where you live. You must ask for a documentation that will verify that such roofing contractor is indeed licensed and professional. It is also important that they are knowledgeable with the types of residential roofing that you have. Above all, they should have a good reputation in the industry.

Ask Recommendations

The best way to know if a certain roofing contractor is of good reputation is to ask recommendations from friends or from people you knew who have tried hiring a roofing contractor. Ask for suggestions and tips and see if they knew a good roofing contractor that is well knowledgeable on the field. If you make use of the EDPM roofing material for your roof, then the roofing contractor that you will hire must be well knowledgeable on this kind of roofing material. Conduct and interview and ask questions just to prove that he knows what he is doing. It is also a good idea to invite the roofing contractor to come to your house so he can do some inspections on the types of residential roofing that you have.

Remember that installing and replacing a roof is considered a major investment and you should be very careful when it comes to choosing the right roofing in Surrey contractor for the job. You might not see any reason why you need a roofing contractor for now, but do not wait for the time to come that you and your family will suffer as a result of some leakage in your roof.

Eastry House, Wentworth Estate - For Sale at £5,500,000

Barton Wyatt, Estate Agents in Sunningdale, offer this magnificent five bedroom detached house for sale at £5,500,000. Four bedrooms with en-suite dressing and bathrooms, principal bedroom with balcony and fireplace, reception hall, cloakroom, five reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room with granite worktops, conservatory, utility, gas central heating and double glazing, detached double garage, swimming pool, tennis court, long private drive, 4.4 acres.

The Wentworth Estate extends to approximately 1,750 acres, it's history dates back to the early 1920's when the visionary developer, Tarrant purchased an agricultural estate around which he created his rural dream of substantial mansions set in beautiful mature gardens. Today there are three 18 hole golf courses including the Championship West Course and the Wentworth Club with swimming pools, restaurants, tennis courts, health and leisure facilities.

The local centres of Virginia Water, Sunningdale, Ascot and Windsor cater for day to day shopping requirements. Communications are excellent with the M25, M3 and M4 close by giving fast access to the motorway network, London, Heathrow and Gatwick.

Sporting facilities in the area are numerous with many golf and country clubs as well as the racecourse at Ascot and Polo at Smiths Lawn in Windsor Great Park.

Schooling is exceptional with many renowned private schools such as Eton College, Heathfield, Papplewick, Sunningdale, St Mary's, Hurst Lodge, St Georges Ascot and St John's Beaumont. In addition, there are two international schools, ACS in Egham and TASIS in Thorpe

This magnificent house is approached via its own long sweeping driveway. It has been extended over the years to form a splendid large home with en-suite facilities to all bedrooms on the first floor. The ground floor is ideal for a growing family with four good size reception rooms which all enjoy beautiful views onto the parkland style gardens that surround the house.

Eastry House forms a comfortable home that also has enormous potential to further improve or remodel subject to any planning consents. The property is located on the main island which is a much favoured location as one can walk to the golf course along the private roads that surround Wentworth.

Barton Wyatt, Estate and Letting Agents in Sunningdale recommend an early viewing of this excellent opportunity. Contact them on 01344 843000.

Enrolling at ACS Egham and at TASIS England

The ACS Egham is among the three schools that are known to offer the best International Baccalaureate Programs all over the United Kingdom. Ever since the school started its 2011 to 2012 school year, the ACS has started to offer new courses for International Baccalaureate Diploma through its IB Diploma Centre. The school provides a whole range of facilities and programs that are geared towards individual as well as collaborative studies, including small classroom spaces used for school presentations, group activities, meetings, as well as native language tutoring. On top of that, the ACS Egham is well-equipped with the most high-tech computer facilities and educational equipment.

Enrolling at ACS

The process of enrolling for any of the International Baccalaureate Diploma courses at ICS is just so easy. Everything is extremely simplified and you can pretty much finish the enrolment procedure in only a few minutes. You can also ask assistance from the admission team of the ACS Egham who will be more than willing to address your every need. They are well-knowledgeable in all aspects of the school and they will make sure to answer your questions and provide you some helpful advice regarding your desire to enrol at ACS.

All about the TASIS

Just like the ACS, the TASIS is another UK based school that is also known to offer high quality courses on International Baccalaureate Programs. The students of the TASIS England is said to have come from more than 50 countries all over the world and speaks more than a dozen languages. The upper school students of TASIS follows a college as well as preparatory curriculum which they can use later on to enroll at some of the top notch schools in the United States, UK, Europe, and several other countries all over the world. The College Counseling office of the TASIS England offers individual guidance for each student, regardless of their nationality or race. Internationalism is very much encouraged on all classes within the campus, as well as on the school activities and clubs. The school also offers travel opportunities for students with residential setting.

Enrolling at TASIS

Just like the ACS, enrolling at TASIS England is just so easy. You can visit the actual campus or call them to inquire for the enrollment requirement and procedures. Or better yet, check out their official website and refer to the “Admissions” section of their website.

How to go about uPVC Guttering Installation

Homeowners often wonder how they can go about the installation of uPVC guttering in Bracknell. If you are one of these homeowners, then refer below for some tips:

First and foremost, it is important that you take appropriate safety precautions before you begin with the installation procedure. Be very careful in replacing and repairing any areas in the gutter that are rotting. Professional roofers in Bracknell would highly suggest removing anything that rots, because it is not right to secure new gutters to any rotting timber as this can just lead to a serious damage in your roof in the future. As soon as you are fully satisfied with the condition of your roof’s fascia boards, then the uPVC guttering installation can begin.

To begin the installation, the first thing that you need to do is to fit the running outlet. This is the thing that connects the downpipe to the guttering. This part is usually fixed right on the drain in a way that the downpipe would be able to drop vertically. The outlet should be fixed using a 1“or 1 ¼” screw that must be stainless zinc or stainless plated. Next, go to the farthest area on the system and fit in the fascia bracket at about 100mm within the farthest point.

Companies that offer slate roofing would recommend that the fall for the guttering should be 1 inch in every 50 feet. But make sure that you check with the supplier of the guttering first since different manufacturers and systems often specify varying falls. Your next task is to fit all the gutter fittings towards the fascia board. The fascia brackets must be fitted in at least every meter, but then again, you must first inquire with the supplier of your gutter materials.

As soon as all of the fittings are secured in place, then you can begin to fit the gutter. You have to first check the gutter lines and take note of the insertion marks on both sides of the fittings and the neoprene rubber seals should be all in place right on their grooves. After that, insert the first length of the gutter and this can be achieved by sliding the back area of the gutter right under the retaining clip on the fittings. Afterwards, pull down the front edge gently going in an upward direction and this should be done on the underside of the clips of each fitting. On this part of the uPVC guttering installation procedure, you could hear a click sound when the guttering has finally snapped right into place.

For more tips, you can check with some roofers in Berkshire as they are well-adept with the uPVC guttering in Wokingham installation procedures and all things related to this.

Choosing the Best Estate Agents in Sunningdale

There will always be a competition in between real estate professionals and this applies to some of the estate agents as well as the letting agents Sunningdale. Each agent has their own best qualities that can help you with your property investment. So how can you choose the best agent that can help you in looking for the best property to buy or rent out in Sunningdale?

Check out Local Publications

One of the best options when it comes to looking for the best real estate agents and letting agents Sunningdale is to check out the local publications. How and where the agents would advertise your property will definitely make a huge difference in getting the property sold. With proper knowledge and experience about the real estate market of Sunningdale, your agent would be able to sell out your property in no time or perhaps, find the best tenant that could rent out your property.

Communication Skills is Important

As soon as you found some potential real estate agents Sunningdale that you want to hire, the next thing to do is to schedule a meeting with them. During the meeting, observe how the agent would speak. It is very important that the person speaks intelligently and should be able to answer questions regarding the real estate market of Sunningdale. The agent should have great negotiating skills because he will be the one who will sell or market your property on your behalf.  

Good Character and Personality

It is a must to hire the letting agents Sunningdale that have good character and personality. This is why it is important that you meet up with the agent first before you decide to hire him or her and spend some time conversing. Through this, you will be able to tell if he has a good personality or not. If you feel like he is a good person, then you have probably found the best person for the job. But if you do not like the way the agent behaves and if he or she is being arrogant all throughout the conversation, then forget about them and look for other agents instead.

Aside from referring to the local publication when looking for the best real estate agents Sunningdale to hire, it is also a good idea to make use of the World Wide Web. These days, you will now find a lot of real estate agents that would make use of the Internet to market their skills in the real estate industry.