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Newsletter May 2014

South East house prices could soar amid property shortage.

Tom Ferguson BA(Hons), Residential Sales Manager for Drewerycommented: “The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)have just recently released figures showing surveyors sold anaverage of 23 homes during the three months to March – thehighest number since February 2008, RICS also reported thatall areas except Wales, where the level was unchanged, saw arise in interest from buyers. However, what is interesting is whilebuying activity is rising in most regions, the expected ‘springbounce’, which sees a lot of people put homes up for sale, hasnot happened according to RICS and will most likely put anupward pressure on houses prices across the South East.

The property market is expected to see toughened mortgagelending rules come into force later this year with the aim of

preventing over lendingto borrowers andperhaps this combinedwith potential interestrate increases will probably be the two key approaches used bythe Bank of England to bring property prices and demand backto typical levels”.

Property prices in the capital increased by 17.7% in the 12months to February 2014 and in the south-east they were up8.0% and in the east of England by 7.7%.

If you are looking to sell your property and would like advice on the local property market and prices, contact Tom Fergusonfor a FREE VALUATION on 020 8300 6761 or [email protected]

London ripple pushes allsouthern regions to newprice records� 7.3% annual rate of increase in asking prices

– highest since October 2007 and takes usback to pre-credit-crunch levels

� New seller asking prices hit record highs in allfour southern regions contributing to a newnational average all-time high of £262,594 –up 2.6% on last month

� By contrast, northern regions still an averageof 6% behind October 2007 benchmark

� The number of properties coming to market sofar in 2014 up 13% on last year but supplyshortages are still fuelling prices in many areasin the south

� Will Mortgage Market Review take the heatout of demand, or will prices only top outwhen buyers ‘borrow to the max’? Or willFinancial Policy Committee use future powersto launch a pre-emptive strike to limit buyers’borrowing?

PROPERTY PRICES IN THE SIDCUP AREA COULD CONTINUETO INCREASE DUE TO PROPERTY SHORTAGES ACROSS THE SOUTH EAST

Avg. Price Avg. Price Monthly Avg. Price AnnualApril 14 March 14 Change April 13 Change

Bexley £264,653 £252,981 4.60% £225,019 17.60%

Bromley 411,862 £394,233 4.50% £355,560 15.80%

RIGHTMOVE HOUSE PRICEINDEX FOR APRIL 2014 PROPERTY OF THE MONTH

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We are delighted to offer for sale this one bedroom first floor apartment withinthis imposing Edwardian building, located on the most sought after “Hollies”development which is situated within acres of parkland and has it is ownonsite leisure club (separate compulsory charge) with indoor swimming pool,tennis courts and gym facilities, etc. The property is also within easy accessof amenities, including Sidcup station with fast services to Central London.

The property retains many character features such as high ceilings and largecharacter style windows and comprises: communal entrance hall, ownentrance door, entrance hall, lounge, inner hallway, kitchen, bedroom andbathroom/wc. Externally there is an allocated parking space.

Properties located on this development are in heavy demand and we wouldrecommend early viewing to avoid disappointment.

The Firs, Acacia Way, Sidcup, DA15 8WW – Guide Price: £200,000

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SIDCUP Guide Price: £429,995Chaucer Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AP

Deceptively spacious 4 bed semi det house in sought after location. Through lounge.Kitchen with dining area. Conservatory. D/s bathroom. 4 bedrooms. U/stairsbathroom. Large rear garden. Off street parking. Easy access to sought after schools,stations and shops. CHAIN FREE.http://tinyurl.com/oa5qn6u (ref 2983).

SIDCUP O.I.E.O. £300,000Halfway Street, Sidcup, DA15 8DW

Modern & well presented 2 bed detached bungalow, situated within easy reach oflocal shops and transport links. Lounge with doors to garden. Modern kitchen withseparate utility room. 2 good sized bedrooms. Shower room. OSP to front. Reargarden. Early viewing recommended.http://tinyurl.com/p74j7n7 (ref 3083).

SIDCUP Guide Price: £210,000Ashly Court, 47 Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7DY

2 bedroom, purpose built ground floor flat. Lounge. Kitchen. 2 Bedrooms. Bathroom.Communal Grounds. Garage en bloc. GCH. DG. Walking distance to Sidcupstation, Sidcup High Street and bus routes.http://tinyurl.com/p695x2d (ref 3707).

SIDCUP Guide Price: £365,000Brooklands Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 7PF

Deceptively spacious 3 bed house. Ideal family home, close to Dulverton PrimarySchool. 2 receptions. Kitchen. D/s shower room/wc. 3 double bedrooms. Upstairsbathroom, sep wc & separate shower room. OSP to front. Garage. Rear garden.Sought after location. CHAIN FREE.http://tinyurl.com/nayva2f (ref 3744).



SIDCUP Guide Price £350,000Woodlands Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8HB

Spacious 2/3 bedroom semi detached bungalow, ideallysituated for local amenities. GCH. DG. Lounge. Largekitchen/diner. Consvtry. 2 double bedrooms. Familybathroom. Driveway to front. Attractive rear garden.http://tinyurl.com/pfwbe5m (ref 1096).


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SIDCUP O.I.R.O. £750,000Maple Leaf Drive, The Hollies, DA15 8WG

Spacious 4 bed detached house in sought after “Hollies” development. Short walk to Sidcupstation, shops and schools. Galleried dining hall. 21’10 dual aspect lounge. Kit/breakfast

room. Utilty rm. Study. 4 bedrooms, 2 with en-suites. Family bathrm. Dble gge. OSP.Rear garden. Ideal family home.

http://tinyurl.com/naan697 (ref 3570).

SIDCUP £179,995The Firs, 162 Longlands Road, Sidcup, DA15 7LG

1 bedroom purpose built flat situated in popular residentiallocation, close to shops, schools, bus routes and Sidcupstation. GCH. DG. Lounge. Kitchen. Double bedroom.Bathroom. Communal gardens & drying area. Garage enbloc.(ref 3721).

BEXLEYHEATH £150,000Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4HU

Victorian 1 bed g/floor mais located in sought afterlocation with easy access to Bexleyheath ShoppingCentre. Lounge with character fire place. Kitchen with doorto rear garden. Dble bedrm with Victorian features.Bathroom. Earliest viewing is highly recommended.http://tinyurl.com/blaxlrm (ref 2899).

SIDCUP £145,000Sandalwood House, Longlands Road, Sidcup, DA15 7NB

One bed second floor flat in popular residential road witheasy access to Sidcup station, shops, schools & bus routes.Living room. Kitchen. Double bedroom. Modern bathroom.Communal gardens. Allocated parking. Ideal firstpurchase.http://tinyurl.com/d2yufe5 (ref 486).

SIDCUP Guide Price £250,000Greenhithe Close, Sidcup, DA15 8EE

3 bed terrace house in popular location on theSidcup/Eltham borders. GCH. DG. Lounge.Kitchen/diner. Conservatory. Downstairs wc. 3 bedrooms.Bathroom/wc. 85’ rear garden. Requires some updating.http://tinyurl.com/q2t5ba9 (ref 3741).

SIDCUP Guide Price £195,000Cornel House, Longlands Road, Sidcup, DA15 7LX

Spacious, 2 bedroom split level, purpose built flat. Loungewith small balcony to rear. Kitchen. 2 double bedrooms.Bathroom and separate wc. Communal grounds.Underblock parking. Long lease. Ideal first time buy. Shortwalk to Sidcup station, shops and schools.http://tinyurl.com/q5klux6 (ref 3692).

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SIDCUP £1,800 PCMMaple Leaf Drive, Sidcup, DA15 8WA

Spacious & well maintained 4 bed detached house.Situated on the popular “Hollies” development andclose to Sidcup station, schools and bus routes. GCH.DG. 2 reception rooms. Kitchen. Master bedroom withensuite. 3 further bedrooms. Family bathroom. Garden.Driveway to front. Available early June.http://tinyurl.com/br3hxo8 (ref 2461).

SIDCUP £1,350 PCMMarlwood Close, Sidcup, DA15 7ND

Well maintained 3 bed mews style house. Quiet andprivate cul-de-sac location. Close to shops, sought afterschools, bus routes and easy access to both Sidcup &New Eltham stations. GCH. DG. D/s cloakroom.Lounge/diner. Fitted kitchen. Master bedroom with ensuite.2 further bedrooms. Modern bathroom. OSP. Garage.Landscaped garden to rear. Furnished/Unfurnished.http://tinyurl.com/nrubs5w (ref 3759).

SIDCUP £1,000 PCMOld Farm Road West, Sidcup, DA15 8AG

Recently converted & modern 2 bed ground floorapartment. Close to shops, schools, bus routes andwalking distance to Sidcup station. GCH. DG. E/phone.Lounge. Modern kitchen. 2 double bedrooms. Luxurybathroom. Communal garden. OSP to rear. Available endMarch.http://tinyurl.com/76zguvg (ref 2956).

SIDCUP £925 PCMWhitespar, Carlton Road, Sidcup, DA14 6GU

Well maintained 2 bed first floor luxury apartment, builtapprox 10 years ago. GCH. DG. E/phone. Lounge –open plan to kitchen, fitted with appliances. Masterbedroom with ensuite. 2 bedroom. Bathroom. Communalgardens. Allocated parking space to rear. Unfurnished.http://tinyurl.com/6mo78mf (ref 1412).

NEW ELTHAM £1,250 PCM503 Footscray Road, London, SE9 3UH

Spacious & well maintained 2 bed Victorian conversionapartment. Lounge. Open plan kitchen. 2 doublebedrooms. Modern bathroom. Allocated parking space.Popular location close to shops and bus routes. Walkingdistance to New Eltham station. E/phone. GCH. Neutraldecor. Available early/mid May.http://tinyurl.com/pumdydk (ref 2119).

BEXLEYHEATH £1,200 PCMMayplace Road East, Bexleyheath, DA7 6EA

Well maintained 3 bed semi det house. Close to shops,schools and Bexleyheath Broadway shopping facilities.Walking distance to Barnehurst station. Warm air htg. DG.Wood flooring. Neutral decor t/out. 2 receptions.Modern kitchen. 2 double and 1 single bedroom. Modernbathroom. Landscaped garden. Garage to rear. Availablemid/end April.http://tinyurl.com/nunzhnm (ref 3696).


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Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8ADDeceptively spacious 3 bedroom character detached house. Short walk from Sidcup station and in the catchmentarea for some of the boroughs sought after schools. 2receptions. Kitchen with separate dining area. D/s wc. 3 bedrooms. Family bathroom and separate wc. Front & rear gardens. OSP and brick built garage. CHAIN FREE.http://tinyurl.com/nvftjrc (ref 2391).

SIDCUP Guide Price: £485,000


Gravel Road, Bromley, BR2 8PWWell presented 3 bed de house in sought after area. Large living room. Kitchen. D/s wc. 3 bedrooms. Family bathroom. Good size rear garden, detached garage &workshop. Driveway to front. GCH. DG. Potential to extend (STPP). Easy access to Ravenswood School, shops and Locksbottom and Bromley Common.http://tinyurl.com/nrjxdag (ref 3657).

BROMLEY Guide Price: £469,995

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This service aims to offer the highest quality personal service butwith the attention to marketing which property of this type oftenrequires.

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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. There will be a fee for any case that proceeds to completion, the exact amount will depend upon your circumstances but

we estimate it will be 1%. Not all products we offer are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Specialists in all types of residential and commercial lending for over30 years. Our advisers can offer you free expert advice on any mortgage

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Thinking of Selling or Buying on The Hollies, Sidcup?Just a selection of properties below that have recently been sold (s.t.c.) using our

Exclusive Homes Selling Service.‘The Hollies’ development located in Sidcup, Kent offers a range of prestigioushomes set within a parkland setting, benefitting from an on-site leisure complex(including indoor swimming pool, gym and tennis courts) and yet within 12 miles

of central London.If you are looking to buy or sell a property in the ‘The Hollies’ then please

contact our Exclusive Homes Department on 020 8300 6761 or visitwww.theholliessidcup.co.uk



AT LEAST 200,000 PRIVATE HOUSING STARTS NEEDED TO EASEHOUSING SHORTAGE

To coincide with House Building Federation conference, the HBF haspublished a report highlighting the shortage of housing in the UK.

Exactly a decade on from the Barker Review of Housing Supply that warnedthat at least 210,000 private homes a year were needed in England to averta housing crisis, the scale of the housing shortage has become apparent.

Based on Kate Barker’s original estimates and population changes since then,a new report from the Home Builders Federation now estimates that:� Achieving Barker’s objective of ‘Reducing the long-term trend’ and gradually pricing householdsback into the market will now require 260,000 private housing starts� Achieving Barker’s most ambitious objective of ‘Improving the housing market’ will require 320,000private sector starts per year – three times the number completed last year and a figure achieved inonly four years since World War II� Even achieving the least ambitious of Barker’s three objectives, to slow down the rate at whichhouseholds are priced out of the market, would require more than 200,000 private starts per year – afigure last achieved in 1973 Source arla.co.uk

The Mayor of London published his latest Housing Strategy forLondon.

This includes:� Plans to double house building� The creation of Housing zones to increase the development of homes� Protection for leaseholders facing rising service charges� Plans to create more than 1,000 new high quality homes for long term private rent� The introduction of a new “graduate” private rent housing schemes for young people

Commenting on the strategy, Mayor Boris Johnson said:“My Housing Strategy sets out measures to tackle the colossal pressure on London’s property market andaddress the chronic 30 year failure to build enough homes in our city. The good news is we havecapacity for 42,000 more homes a year in inner London alone, plus a multitude of prime opportunityareas and programmes to trigger development. For me there is no single more important issue now thanboosting supply, increasing investment in affordable housing and helping hard working Londoners findhomes. I can’t do this alone, and will be working closely with government, developers and boroughsto increase supply, stimulate building and tackle demand.” Source naea.co.uk

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.

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Sidcup Symphony OrchestraSaturday 31 May 7.30pmSt John’s Church, Sidcup DA14 6BX

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