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CONTENTS4 Property News
Time to renew your mortgage? Plus newtemplates for Consumer Rights Act
5 Agents IndexAgent spotlights; Agent listings
9 Eco Technology ShowIt’s easy being green with all of the tips,talks and special events on
11 Building OpinionsRobert Nemeth considers white render
38 Property News – LetsHow will the new government affectlettings agents? Plus a new office forLawton & Dawe
38 Latest LettingsFind a property in our rental guide
2 – 8 JUNE 2015LH
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SALES NEWSPROPERTY NEWS
PROPERTY NEWS
TIME TO REVIEW YOUR MORTGAGE? – ASKSFOX & SONS
Now may be an opportunetime to review yourmortgage according tolocal estate agency Fox &
Sons in Western Road,Brighton. New EU laws could seeUK homeowners stranded on theirlender’s expensive StandardVariable Rate (SVR) when theirmortgage comes to an end andFox & Sons advises shoppingaround to check that you are onthe right deal and the right rate.
The EU ‘Mortgage CreditDirective’ comes into force in
March 2016 but can be backdatedby six months. The directive,which is in effect an extension ofthe mortgage affordability criteriathat was introduced last year, hasstringent rules to check whetherborrowers can afford theirmortgage deal not just now but ifinterest rates are to rise. Currentlylenders can bypass these checkswhen an existing homeowner isremortgaging but under the newEU rules, they won't be able to do so.
“It is certainly worth reviewing
your mortgage ahead of whenthese new directives come intoplay and checking whether thereare savings to be made and toensure you do not get stuck on ahigher rate SVR when you come toremortgage”, says Mortgage
Manager JackEdwards, at Fox& Sons. “Thereare currentlysome greatmortgageproductsavailable andwe continue toenjoy lowinterest rates, soreviewing yourcurrentmortgagesituation nowcould be a veryastute financialdecision.”Fox & sons offers
mortgage and remortgage advicefrom its network of branches andhas access to many differentmortgage products. To speak to aMortgage Advisor, please call fox &sons on 01273 777000 or email:[email protected]
FEES TEMPLATES READY FOR DOWNLOADIN RESPONSE TO CONSUMER RIGHTS ACT
Aset of ‘fees templates’ havebeen created for lettingagents to download aheadof the legal requirement
to display details of all charges on websites and in offices fromMay 27 2015.
The Association of ResidentialLetting Agents has created thetemplates in response to TheConsumer Rights Act which makesthe requirement legal fromWednesday.
Official guidance, which hasbeen drawn up by the Departmentof Communities and LocalGovernment with input from theAdvertising Standards Authority,says what must be displayed areas follows:
“All fees, charges or penalties(however expressed) which are
payable to the agent by a landlordor tenant in respect of lettingagency work and propertymanagement work carried out bythe agent in connection with anassured tenancy. This includesfees, charges or penalties in
connection with an assuredtenancy of a property or aproperty that is, has been or isproposed to be let under anassured tenancy.”
However, an agent does notneed to publicise the rent payableto a landlord, the tenancy depositwhich is taken as security againstdamage or violation of thetenancy agreement, and any fees,charges or penalties which theletting agent receives from alandlord under a tenancy onbehalf of another person.
For example should a lettingagent recommend a gardener for aproperty and arrange to pass thefee from the landlord to thegardener without taking a cut oradding a fee for this service therewould be no requirement to
publicise the fee charged by thegardener.
The fees which should bedisplayed must be on show at theagent’s office in such as way as itwill be seen by customers. “Ideallysomeone walking into an agent’soffice should be able to see the listwithout having to ask for it and ifsomeone does ask it should beclearly on view and not hidden forexample in a drawer” says theguidelines.
The advice also emphasisesthat “the list of fees must becomprehensive and clearlydefined; there is no scope forsurcharges or hidden fees. Illdefined terms such asadministration cost must not beused. All costs must include tax.”www.arla.co.uk
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We ensure that your property gets fullmarket coverage by advertising on websitesthat gain the most traffic, alongside localproperty magazines and eye-catching ‘ForSale’ boards. Not only is our aim to alwaysachieve the best price for your property or findyou that dream home, but we are equallyfocused on removing from you the stressesthat can often come with moving house.” Phillips & Still, 112 Western Road, Brighton, BN12AB, 01273 771111 / www.phillipsandstill.co.uk
PHILLIPS & STILL
Mark Robinson joinedWarwick Baker EstateAgents in 2004, havingstarted in the businessin 1992 with a wellestablished corporateagency in Hove. Hemanaged a wellestablished andsuccessful office in the centre of Brighton for10 years, and quickly integrated into theculture of the business, drawing on his vastexperience and ability to provide the highestlevels of property advice. Warwick BakerEstate agents sell and rent properties fromBrighton through to Worthing and take in thesurrounding areas of Steyning and Henfield.Warwick Baker Estate Agents, 21, BrunswickRoad, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5WA. 01273-461144. [email protected].
WARWICK BAKER
Our hugley valued officemanager Imogen joinedWinkworth aftergraduating from BrightonUniversity. Her impressiveand diverse skills areabsolutely essential in theapt running of our busyand challenging officeenvironment. With the friendliest tone andoutgoing approach, Imogen is extremely helpfuland easy to communicate with. Her honedpeople skills and truly motivated nature are justtwo of the many qualities that warrant thegreatly positive feedback from our customersand business links. With a very professional anddriven attitude, Imogen adores baking in herspare time to wind down, and she often enjoyssharing her own creations with the whole team.Winkworth, 32 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FN01273 772175 www.winkworth.co.uk
WINKWORTH
“After just under 10successful years, wehave grown to becomea firm favouriteamongst sellers andbuyers in this area.With Brighton & Hovebeing one of the mostdesirable places tolive in the UK, the prospects are really lookingvery good. Work with us in 2015 and you willfind a company that is refreshinglyprofessional, reliable and innovative, alwaysstriving to exceed expectations every singleday. In a recent survey by The PropertyOmbudsman, 100% of those surveyed wouldrecommend our services to friends and family.As I tell my colleagues, there is still alwaysroom for improvement!”John Hoole, 214 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 5AA,01273 555115, www.johnhoole.co.uk
Baron Estates has been an established namein the residential and commercial propertymarket in Brighton and Hove for over 10 yearsand in that time we have helped thousands ofpeople buy, sell and rent all sorts of properties.We’ve found fantastic flats for tenants, helpedlandlords secure their income, and helpedbusinesses expand into new premises.
We’ve done this right across Brighton andHove and we’ve enjoyed every minute of it!”Baron Estates, 20 Western Road, Brighton, BN31AE, 01273 733334, [email protected]
BARON ESTATES
“Brand Vaughan is anindependent, awardwinning estate agencycovering Brighton andHove, specialising inresidential sales. We’veworked hard to achieveour reputation as themost forward thinkingand customer focused agency in the region, andour professional team bring an approach to salesthat is so innovative, it has earned us theSunday Times Estate Agency of the Year (southeast) gold award two years running.”
Kemp Town based Director David Vaughan(pictured) has won numerous industry awardsover his successful 13+ year career, and isdedicated to getting you the best from yourproperty sale or purchase. If you’re looking tobuy or sell, just talk to Brand Vaughan on 01273683111 or 504441 for Preston Park Properties.
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PUBLIC NOTICETHE LICENSING ACT 2003 (PREMISES LICENCES
AND CLUB PREMISES CERTIFICATES) REGULATIONS 2005Regulation 25 Notice
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN We Roedean School do hereby give notice that it is our intention to
apply to Brighton & Hove City Council in the county of East Sussexfor a new premises licence to use or permit the use of premises
known as Roedean School Roedean Way Brighton BN2 5RQ so asto allow the sale of alcohol for consumption ‘On’ the premisebetween the hours of 09.00 and 23.00 daily. Along with some
regulated and no-regulated entertainment at various locations withinthe school premises and only at events organised by or on behalf of
the school and not for the benefit of the General Public.
Any person who desires to make a representation to the application,should send to Assistant Director, Public Safety, Health & Safety
and Licensing, Bartholomew House, Bartholomew Square, Brighton,BN1 1JP no later than the 19th of June 2015 a brief written
statement of the grounds of his/her objection. Copies of the registerand applications may be viewed at the above council office during
normal office hours; summaries are available via www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/licensing.
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement inconnection with an application and the maximum fine for which aperson is liable on summary conviction for the offence is currently
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Brighton’s Eco TechnologyShow is back on 11-12June and bigger thanever! Taking place at the
American Express Stadium, theShow is completely free to attendand, for the general public,represents a unique opportunityto discover how innovation in lowcarbon solutions can help tocreate warmer, healthier homeswhile saving you money. Evenbetter, the show focuses on theproducts and ideas that areaffordable and ready to use rightnow so you could be seeingsavings by next winter.
The best way to find out aboutnew products and ideas is to talkdirectly to the people who inventand make them. The EcoTechnology Show will have morethan 120 exhibitors and a packedprogramme of seminars anddiscussion panels where you canfind out about the products andideas that you can use in yourhome now from solar panels torainwater harvesting.
Caroline Lucas is ideally placed tochair a panel on The Future ofEnergy Efficiency Friday 12th June.She will be joined by a panel ofenergy efficiency expertsincluding Matthew Farrow,Executive Director ofthe Environmental IndustriesCommission, Christoph Harwood,Director of MarksmanConsulting, Mike Walker,Sustainable Energy Using ProductsTeam at DECC and Alex Hunt,Partner of The Green BuildingPartnership.
One of the Show’s main featuresthis year is the new Innovation Zone,a showcase for low carbon andenvironmental products, many ofwhich have never been shown inpublic before. You can also updateyourself on the latest in solar panelsand find out how the government willhelp to fund your efficiency measures.
The two-day Eco TechnologyShow 2015 is packed full of free talksand Q&A panel sessions. These arespread across three seminar areas,five meeting rooms and acommunications hub where visitorscan get free advice from experts.
“On a practical level, the Showshould enable any visitor to comeaway with a mix of ideas andsound advice on what measureswill suit their home or workplace,”said show director NicolaGunstone
Highlights forhomeowners include:Renewable heat – the solutions:Find out how the Government’sRenewable Heat Incentive schemepays households for renewableenergy they generate from PatrickAllcorn of the Domestic RHI.
The benefits of retrofitting
A GREENER FUTUREDon’t Miss the Eco Technology Show at the American Express Stadium, Brighton
domestic properties: Hear fromspeakers of the Low Carbon Trustabout why making homeimprovements geared aroundenergy efficiency is a good thing.
Reducing utility bills throughgreen energy: Green EnergyConsulting’s Dr Kyle Crombiedemonstrates, using real lifeexamples and case studies, just
how much money you can savethrough renewable energysolutions.
Sure to be particularly popularis a presentation from Red Dwarfand Scrapheap Challenge starRobert Llewelyn, who is apassionate advocate of electricvehicles and community carclubs.
Cheering Robert on will belocal dealers for big-namemanufacturers who have investedheavily in EV development – thesort of firms that would not beputting their money where therewas not a clear promise of aprofitable future in sight.
Chandlers BMW, Motorline Nissanand Yeomans Nissan will all beshowing latest models includingthe Nissan LEAF, BMW i8 and theTesla Model S.
While most of the seminars arefree to drop into, if you want todig deeper into any core topics, itcould be worth booking one ofthe limited spaces in theCommunications Hub wherefacilitated networking sessionswill look at topics such asretrofitting for energy efficiencyand energy management.
“Interest in energy efficiencyand eco technology is at an all-time high,” says Eco TechnologyShow director Nicola Gunstone.“Our aim is to help people createwarmer and more efficient homesby demonstrating the latest ideasand innovations.” The Eco Technology Show will beopen from 9.30am-5pm onThursday 11 June and 9.30am-4.30pm on Friday 12 June.Register today for free atwww.ecotechnologyshow.co.uk
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Visitors to Brighton &Hove may be forgivenfor thinking that wehaven’t yet had a
chance to tidy up after lastmonth’s Artists Open Housesevent. Modern art around thecity has been imaginativelydecorated since around theyear 2000 by seagulls, rustingbalconies, and blockedhoppers. Promoted on GrandDesigns and by idealisticplanning officers and over-optimistic developers, onceplain facades, originallyblank canvasses, could easilybe mistaken for exhibits inthe Tate Modern.
Whether it be themansions of Tongdean andWithdean, or new homes inlittle industrial pockets inbuilt-up areas, propertiescontinue to receive thewhite render treatment.This goes for renovation,conversion and new-builds.In most cases, white renderis highly inappropriate.Many a decent house inTongdean and Withdean hasbeen spoilt in fact by acresof added render that isalready showing signs ofdeterioration.
The 1980s and 90s saw a resurgence of brick as the building materialof choice. This may well have been in response to the concrete of the1960s and 70s. Accordingly, the 2000s saw, and the current decadecontinues to see, white render as the standard finish – a seeminglymodern answer to the pastiche of the previous two decades.
In the right environment, white render is bright and clean. Theproblem is that our often harsh weather is not conducive to such anenvironment. Whereas brick, stone, glass, slate and zinc require littlemaintenance, white render requires painting every five years. Not all ofus have the time, money or inclination to do this.
The Regency period saw render promoted as a direct response to thecost andavailability ofstone.However, theirproduct wasfar superiorand thebuildingowners farwealthier.
ROBERT NEMETHBUILDINGOPINIONSRobert Nemeth contemplates white render
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Many a decent housein Tongdean andWithdean has beenspoilt in fact by acresof added render
St Andrews Road £625,000 Freehold• 4 Bed family home• Arranged over 3 floors• Rear garden, kitchen/bfast room• Extremely popular area. EPC D59Call Fiveways office 01273 566777
Park Crescent Place £329,950 Freehold• Charming 2 bedroom cottage• Wealth of character features• Easy reach of Brighton station• L shaped patio garden. EPC E48Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001
Bonchurch Road £179,950 Share of Freehold• Well presented one bedroom GF flat• Popular location adjacent to Elm Grove• Rear patio, gas heating• EPC D65Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001
Norfolk Square£265,000 Share of FreeholdA SMART AND WELL ARRANGED 2 DOUBLEBEDROOM LOWER GROUND FLOOR CONVERTED FLAT with a west facing, walled patio garden. Energy Rating D67. Call Hove office 01273 321000
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Aymer Road£280,000 Share of Freehold• Lounge with bay window• Modern kitchen & bathroom• 2 double bedroom + potential to extend STNC• Fantastic location. EPC D66Call Hove office 01273321000
Rutland Court £265,000 Share of Freehold• Dual aspect lounge• 2 double bedrooms• Use of residents gardens• Communal heating and hot water. EPC D56Call Hove office 01273 321000
Sycamore Close£389,95Freehold• 4 Double Bedrooms• Bathroom & Separate WC• Garage & Off Road Parking• Master Bedroom with En-Suite. EPC D60Call Woodingdean Office 01273 278866
‘Fantastic job, very happy.’ Mr T Field, Mafeking Road
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Merston Close£309,950 FreeholdLOCATED IN A POPULAR CLOSE IS THISEXTENDED FAMILY HOME WITH VIEWSTOWARDS THE DOWNS AND A REAR GARDEN IN EXCESS OF 100' with scope tomake it yours ...... could this be your perfecthome? Call to make an appointment to find out.Energy Rating D56. Call Woodingdean office 01273 278866
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Situated just South of Church Road and being a short walk from Hove seafront andwithin easy reach of Hove mainline railway station. A delightful two bedroom firstfloor flat. The property also has its own private section of garden (via a sideaccess), lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom.
ALBANY VILLAS £259,995
Situated immediately on Hove seafront with direct sea-views. A stunning raised-ground floor luxury apartment located in a modern block. In addition the propertyhas a self-contained guest suite which has the opportunity to be incorporatedwithin the main flat. A rare opportunity and must be viewed.
HORIZON £475,000
*Open day Saturday 6th June. Please call to arrange appointment* An extremelyspacious extended five bedroom semi-detached house. The property is ideallylocated within a short walk of Hove mainline railway station and hove park. Threereception rooms, two bathrooms, front garden, 100' x 37' south facing rear garden,off road parking and garage.
ORCHARD GARDENS £650,000
A stunning and rarely available house situated 30 seconds from Brighton Stationwith fantastic ground floor accommodation. Four double bedrooms. Stunningkitchen/breakfast/family room. Living room. Cloakroom. Bathroom. Superb size rear garden. Internal inspection essential to fully appreciate the true qualities of this house.
GUILDFORD ROAD £775,000
A beautiful semi-detached Victorian house situated between New Church Road and Hove seafront. The property benefits from a wealth of original features. Stunning bespoke kitchen. Victorian style doubleglazed conservatory. Lounge. Dining room. Bath/shower room. Four bedrooms. Loft space. West facingbalcony. Rear garden.
Southwick £285,000• 3 bedroom end of terrace house• Immaculate presentation. Modern bathroom• Corner plot. Potential off road parking
Southwick: 01273 317158 EPC C
Brighton £275,000• 3 bedroom family home• Generous lounge/diner and kitchen• Close to South Downs. Fantastic views. No chain
Lewes Road: 01273 317108 EPC D
Brighton £235,000• 2 bedroom first floor flat• Split level. Planning permission for a loft extension• On street parking. Fantastic first time buy!
Lewes Road: 01273 317108 EPC D
Peacehaven £245,000• 3 bedroom terraced house. OSP and garage• Scope for development• South side of the coast road
Peacehaven: 01273 317165 EPC D
The Green £230,000• 2 bedroom top floor apartment. Light and airy• Garage en bloc. Sought after location• Close to Southwick Square
Southwick: 01273 317158 EPC E
Brighton £220,000• 1 bedroom lower-ground floor flat• Sunny patio garden, spacious open plan living area• Potential for further improvements
Fiveways: 01273 317140 EPC C
Brighton £215,000• 1 bedroom ground floor maisonette• Lounge & ancillary room. Beautifully presented• Convenient location. Great first time buy
Lewes Road: 01273 317108 EPC C
Shoreham-By-Sea Offers Overs: £220,000• 2 bedroom first floor flat, 2 allocated parking spaces• Beach location. Modern and fresh• En suite to bedroom 1
Southwick: 01273 317158 EPC B
Brighton £185,000• 1 bedroom first floor flat. Free on road parking• Loft space, garden. Convenient for town• No chain
Lewes Road: 01273 317108 EPC E
Newhaven £210,000• 2 bedroom victorian terrace• Large rooms. Modern decor• Ideal buy to let or first time buy. Lots of Character
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ST NICHOLAS ROAD £750,000• Four double bedrooms and two family bathrooms• Large family kitchen/dining room• Presented in excellent condition throughout• Excellent location
PORT HALL PLACE £595,000• Large four bedroom family home• En-suite shower room to master• Spacious Kitchen/breakfast room and West facing garden• Located in popular Port Hall area
CUMBERLAND ROAD £700,000 • Beautiful period family home• Four good sized bedrooms• Wealth of period features throughout• South facing rear garden
UPPER GLOUCESTER STREET OIEO £260,000 • Newly refurbished throughout• Minutes from Brighton Station• Contemporary finish throughout• No onward chain
ROBERTSON ROAD £292,500 • Edwardian Maisonette• Two double bedrooms, set over two floors• Moments from Preston Park Station• Long lease upon completion
THE UPPER DRIVE £500,000 • Attractive Georgian style home• Located in a much sought after area• Stylish kitchen & through lounge/dining room• Separate private single garage
Copse HillWESTDENE £399,950A tastefully modernised and presented 3 bedroom semi-detached
house with ideal family accommodation and situated in thissought after location. 24’3 through lounge opening onto a sun
terrace with the 55’ south westerly garden beyond. Lovely views.Contemporary bathroom. Rear access to the garage and parking.
Extension potential (STC). EPC D.
Pyecombe StreetPYECOMBE £499,995In this attractive setting a 3 double bedroom detached house witha generous internal layout and pleasantly located in this popular
village lying within the South Downs National Park. Spacious 23'2 x 15' max kitchen/dining room, uPVC dble gl. conservatory,
lounge 23'2 x 14' max, contemporary family bathroom with aseparate shower, ample block paved parking, utility
room/cloakroom, garage, EPC C.
Redhill DriveWITHDEAN £735,000Worthy of internal inspection an impressive individual 5 bedroom
detached house stylishly modernised and extended and whichcomes to market as a beautifully appointed and presented
contemporary family home over two floors and outside sees agood family size landscaped rear garden. EPC D.
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Lilac CourtNR. WITHDEAN PARK £205,000
A delightful 2 bed apartment in this exclusive McCarthy & Stone built retirement development. Approached by a lift and carpetedcommunal ways the apartment enjoys good size accommodation with a lounge, kitchen, contemporary shower room and double
glazing. Within Lilac Court there is a communal lounge which opens onto a lovely mature garden for residents use. No onward chain.EPC B.
Ockley LaneKEYMER £625,000A well presented 1930’s 3 bed detached house with a stunning West facing rear garden in excess of 100’ and enjoying a lovely outlookto the front over the South Downs National Park. Full width conservatory with one part a delightful sun room and the other a breakfast
room/utility off of the kitchen. 26’5 x 12’ through lounge/dining room. Master bedroom & a 16’2 x 7’5 ante room suitable for an en-suite(subject to consents). The house is considered to offer excellent extension potential as has been the case in several neighbouring
properties. EPC TBC.
Green RidgeBRIGHTON £799,950
An outstanding individual 5 bedroom detached house, newly modernised and extended to a high standard by our clients, payingparticular attention to detail and which comes to the market as a stunning, well designed contemporary family home. Viewing is
strongly recommended to appreciate the beautifully appointed and generous interior which is arranged over two floors and is ready for immediate occupation.
Grade ll Listed Regency end of terracetownhouse with up to 6 double beds.Floor Area: 2428 sq ft; 225.6 sq mWhere: St Peter’s Place, BN1
£1,250,000-£1,375,000BRAND • VAUGHAN
exceptional
In the heart of Regency Brighton this Grade ll listed end townhouse with up to six bedrooms anda rare sunken garden is attributed to the renowned architects Busby and Wilds, circa 1820.Views of the St Peter’s Church and the Level, this house has been brought into the 21st Century,parking for 2 cars and a private garage – all with no chain.
CALL: 01273 683 111
REGAL • REGENCY NEW LISTING
Victorian Terraces house in the CliftonHill Conservation Area, with 3 beds.Floor Area: 1253 sq ft; 116.4 sq mWhere: Victoria Road, BN1
Price: £800,000-£850,000BRAND • VAUGHAN
exceptional
This is a three bedroom house, with a private master suite and entertaining space which centreon magnificent views, culminating in an extraordinary view of this coastal City from the roofterrace. In the exclusive Clifton Hill conservation area, close to the sea, the shops and the station,this is an ideal home or glamorous weekend retreat.
CALL: 01273 683 111
ASTOUNDING • VIEWS
Contemporary detached house with adriveway, a garage, 6 double bedroom.Floor Area: 2212 sq ft 238.1 sq. m.Where: Braybon Avenue
Price: £775,000BRAND • VAUGHAN
exceptional
This detached family house has been completely transformed and developed to a high level ofexcellence and craftsmanship. A daring creative vision has been applied to every aspect of the 5 year renovation and each room is spectacular in its own right.
4-5 bedroom Victorian end of terrace house,2-3 receptions, a garden, close to the sea.Floor Area: 1799 sq. ft. 167.1 sq.m.Where: Chesham Street, BN2Price: £850,000
SUBSTANTIAL • ASSET
Beautiful 4 bedroom Victorian terracedhouse, with OSP, large reception and garden. Floor Area: 1609 sq. ft. 149.5 sq.m.Where: Highcroft Villas, BN1Price: OIEO £675,000
VICTORIAN • CHARM
5TH Floor modern apartment on the seafrontwith 3 double beds, parking, a lift & balcony.Floor Area: 152.5 sq m 1641.3 sq ftWhere: Kings Road, BN3Price: £650,000-£700,000
GLAMOUROUS •SEAFRONT
Newly refurbished Victorian terraced housewith four bedrooms, garden, close to schools.Floor Area: 1223 sq. ft. 113.6 sq. mWhere: Port Hall PlacePrice: £595,000
BRIGHTON • BELLE
Contemporary detached house with 4 beds, 2 receptions, gardens, driveway and garages.Floor Area: 1975 sq ft 183.5 sq mWhere: Oaklands Avenue, BN2Price: £599,950
STREAMLINED • LUXURY
Victorian 4 bedroom terraced house, close tothe sea in Kemp Town, garden & roof terrace.Floor Area: 1269 sq ft 117.9 sq mWhere: College Street, BN2Price: £575,000
ELEGANT • VILLAGE
2 bedroom flint cottage with a private courtyard and parking, in Patcham Village. Floor Area: 739 sq. ft. 68.7 sq. m.Where: Wootton House Stables, BN1Price: £400,000
HISTORIC • HOME
Luxury ground floor apartment with 2 bedrooms, secure parking and a terrace.Floor Area: 753 sq ft ; 69 sq mWhere: Dyke RoadPrice: £500,000
GREEN • HEART
2 bedroom maisonette in a Victorian villawith parking, gardens, and close to station.Floor Area: 941 sq. ft. 87.4 sq. m.Where: Clermont Road, BN1Price: £475,000
SHOW • STOPPER
3rd floor apartment in a Regency Squarewith 2 beds, 1 en suite, & communal gardens.Floor Area: 770 sq ft 71.5 sq mWhere: Brunswick SquarePrice: £425,000
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LGF 2 bedroom apartment in a mews houseclose to the sea, 2 terraces & comm gardens.Floor Area: 1,137 sq ft Where: Bristol Gardens, BN1Price: £500,000
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3 bedroom Victorian terraced house with alarge reception, tiered garden, close station.Floor Area: 1113 sq. ft. 103.4 sq. m.Where: Hampstead RoadPrice: £580,000
1st floor apartment in a Victorian terracewith 2 bedrooms & a balcony with sea views.Floor Area: 816 sq ft 75.8 sq mWhere: Chesham Road, BN2Price: £400,000
FASHIONABLE • SEASIDE
3-4 Bedroom Victorian terraced house in Hanover, with a south west facing patio. Floor Area: 1149 sq ft; 106.8 sq mWhere: Islingword Road, BN2Price: £400,000
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2ND floor apartment in Brightn’s tallest building with 2 bedrooms & a private balcony.Floor Area: 934 sq ft 86.8 sq mWhere: Sussex Heights, BN1Price: £375,000-£400,000
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3 bedroom, 2 bathroom maisonette over 3 floors close to parks and popular schools.Floor Area: 1080 sq. ft. 100.4 sq. m.Where: Havelock RoadPrice: £375,000
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2 bedroom top floor (4th) apartment in a period mansion, close to the beach and the city.Floor Area: 902 sq ft 83.8 sq mWhere: Grand Avenue, BN3Price: £300,000-£325,000
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1 bedroom first floor apartment in aVictorian Terrace close to the city and the sea.Floor Area: 640 sq ft 59.5 sq mWhere: First Avenue, BN3 Price: £275,000
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1 bedroom ground floor garden apartment in a Victorian Terrace in Kemp Town.Floor Area: 656 sq ft ; 61 sq mWhere: Chesham StreetPrice: £275,000-£300,000
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2 bedroom first floor maisonette with a largegarden, and exquisite views of the Downs.Floor Area: 746 sq. ft. 69.4 sq. m.Where: Fernhurst Crescent, BN1Price: £250,000-£260,000
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1 bedroom ground floor garden flat with a living room, close to commuter stations.Floor Area: 538 sq. ft. 50 sq. m.Where: Ditchling Rise, BN1Price: £240,000
sell ing property in all areas of the city of brighton and hove
chatsworth road£679,950
• edwardian semi-detached house• four bedrooms, two bathrooms• two reception rooms• kitchen/breakfast room• front and rear gardens• immaculately presented• close to the seven dials and
brighton station• epc d
silverdale avenue£799,500
• detached family home• four bedrooms• two bathrooms• kitchen• living room• dining room• garden to three sides• pair of garages• epc f
suburban location
arundel street£475,000
• victorian family home• three double bedrooms• two reception rooms• kitchen/breakfast room• basement, currently used as
storage, bathroom, separate wc• west facing rear garden• close to the seafront and marina• epc d
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melville road£314,950
• ground floor flat• one bedroom• living room• separate modern kitchen• modern bathroom/wc• spacious cellar storage• south facing rear garden• close to brighton mainline station• epc e
• one bedroom maisonette• spacious sitting room• kitchen• bathroom• small paved patio/communal
gardens• share of freehold
montpelier road£325,000
• lower ground floor flat• open plan sitting room/kitchen• two double bedrooms• modern bathroom• patio garden• gas central heating• no onward chain• long lease• epc d
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scarborough road£499,950
• terraced family home• three bedrooms• lounge/dining room• kitchen• bathroom• west facing rear garden• close to preston park station• immaculately presented• epc d
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• fabulous apartment 100 yardsfrom the seafront, third floor
• double bedroom• lounge/dining room• bathroom, kitchen• oblique sea views• 73 year lease, can be
extended, chain free• epc c
bloomsbury place£194,950
• patio garden flat• one bedroom• kitchen/breakfast room• living room• shower room• south facing patio garden• central location• ideal investment• epc d
campbell road£210,000
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central locationprestigious clifton conservation area ideal buy to letclifton terraceguide price £300 - £325,000
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ALBOURNEOIRO £950,000
A charming Grade II listed 4 bedroomsemi-detached cottage located on theperiphery of the village of Albourne. Set
in approx. 7.3 acres of grounds andpasture land offering the potential forequestrian facilities or small holding.
Energy rating D.
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HASSOCKS OIRO £999,950
Individually designed 4 bedroom houseof approx. 3300sq ft., bordering the
South Downs National Park withfantastic uninterrupted views towards
the Jack and Jill windmills. Equal sharein piece of co-operative land. Close to
mainline transport links.
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KEYMER OIRO £1,650,000
A traditional ‘Sussex’ Style 6 bedroomproperty situated along a private laneon the periphery of Keymer benefiting
from grounds of approximately 4.6acres, a detached annex, gym, office
and outbuildings. Energy Rating D
Apply Ditchling: 01273 843344
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With the general election behind us and a clearer directionahead for the housing industry, property specialist Leaders isurging the government to improve standards for the millionsof landlords and tenants in the
private rented sector (PRS) by bringing informal regulation of letting agents.
Leaders’ Chief Executive, Paul Weller,said: “More people and families than everbefore now use the PRS and the servicesof letting agents. Yet the vast majority areunaware that letting agents are notregulated by the government and thatanyone can set up a letting agency, withno experience, knowledge of lettings lawor client money protection in place.
“Letting agents can hold hundreds ofthousands of pounds in rent which theyare supposed to protect. But withoutregulation, there is no way to enforce thisand there have been countless cases ofletting firms losing their clients’ money,using it for their own ends, or completelydisappearing with it, leaving landlords and tenants badly out of pocket.Too many people have suffered at the hands of agents like this, as well asincompetent and unscrupulous agents who fail to provide a decentstandard of service.
“This needs to be tackled urgently,” Mr Weller argues, “and the onlyway to do so is to make it mandatory for agents to abide by an agreed
code of conduct, be professionally qualified with a sound knowledge ofthe laws governing lettings and to have client money protection andprofessional indemnity insurance in place.”
As it stands, only agents that are members of self-regulatingprofessional bodies, such as the Association of Residential Letting Agents(ARLA) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), sign up to acode of conduct which protects consumers from bad practice. The rest can get away with cutting corners and as a result, can often afford toundercut good quality agents on fees to attract unwitting tenants andlandlords.
“The new Conservativegovernment has put forwardsome promising policies onhousing which we believe will begood for the market,” continuedMr Weller. “These include thepromise to build 200,000 newhomes which will be available ata 20 per cent discount to first-time buyers under the age of 40;and the launch of a new Help toBuy ISA for first-time buyerswhich will enable them to saveup a subsidised deposit to buytheir own home.
“There is now a goldenopportunity to make a positive difference to those renting and letting.Proper regulation is essential to stop rogue agents taking advantage ofthe thriving rental market. Good agents have been crying out for this foryears and, as the numbers of those renting and letting continues to rise,the need for it grows ever stronger.”www.leaders.co.uk
LH LETTINGS NEWSNEWLY ELECTED GOVERNMENT SHOULD MAKEREGULATION OF LETTING AGENTS A PRIORITY
As from last Thursday it is now a statutory duty for letting agentsto fully publicise the fees they charge to landlords and tenants.Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, agents must prominentlydisplay a list of their fees at each of their offices as well as on
their website.Guidance for the new requirements has been issued by the
Department for Communities and Local Government with input from theAdvertising Standards Authority.
The guidelines state that: “All fees, charges or penalties (howeverexpressed) which are payable to the agent by a landlord or tenant inrespect of letting agency work and property management work carriedout by the agent in connection with an assured tenancy. This includesfees, charges or penalties in connection with an assured tenancy of aproperty or a property that is, has been or is proposed to be let under anassured tenancy.”
All fees must be shown inclusive of VAT but agents do not need topublicise the rent payable to a landlord or the tenancy deposit which istaken as security against damage or violation of the tenancy agreement.
The requirements will be enforced by Trading Standards and any agentthat does not comply could be fined up to £5,000.
“Lower penalties will only be applied in extenuating circumstancewhich will not include ‘I did not know about the law’ or ‘I did not knowwhat to do,’” said Sean Hooker, head of redress at the Property RedressScheme. “The fees should be clear and specific without surcharges orhidden costs. Generic terms such as ‘administration fee’ are no longeracceptable and all charges should be displayed inclusive of tax.”
Letting agents are now also required to display which of the threeredress schemes they have joined (The Property Ombudsman, TheProperty Redress Scheme or Ombudsman Services: Property) andwhether they have Client Money Protection (CMP).
AGENT FEE RULES COME INTO EFFECT
The Street, Rodmell£1,350 pcmThree bedroom part-furnished semi-detachedcottage in the picturesque village of Rodmell. Open fire. Available mid to late July. No pets.
Further properties available in West and East Sussex
Barcombe Mills Rd, Barcombe £1,895 pcmIndividual 4-5 bedroom Architect designedhouse set in a glorious rural locationoverlooking fields. Long term let. Available early June. Inc Gardener.
Beaconsfield Villas, Brighton£800 pcmOne bedroom unfurnished top floor flat in verygood order close to Preston Park. Appliances.Available late June.
Byron Close, Hove£1,300 pcmThree bedroom terraced house and patiogarden within walking distance to Hove station.Available long term.
“‘ The new Conservative governmenthas put forward...the promise to build200,000 new homes which will beavailable at a 20 per cent discount tofirst-time buyers under the age of 40;and the launch of a new Help to BuyISA for first-time buyers which willenable them to save up a subsidiseddeposit to buy their own home.”
brices sales & lettings LETTINGS 01273 323000 30C WESTERN ROAD, HOVE BN3 1AF
YORK ROAD, HOVE A WELL PRESENTEDone bed GARDEN flatlocated close to WesternRoad & HOVESEAFRONT. Entrancehall, LOUNGE, good sizeDOUBLE BEDROOM,understairs STORAGE,modern bathroom withshower, FITTEDKITCHEN leading toEAST FACING GARDEN. MUST BESEEN! EPC CAVAILABLE JULY -UNFURNISHED £950 pcm
BRUNSWICK PLACE, HOVEA STUNNING TWO BEDROOM ground floor converted flat with WEST FACINGGARDEN located close to HOVE SEAFRONT and WESTERN ROAD, HOVE. Theproperty comprises entrance hall, LARGE LOUNGE with open plan MODERNFITTED KITCHEN, TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS, bathroom, GCH, GARAGE.AVAILABLE NOW - UNFURNISHED
£1,425 pcm
NEW INSTRUCTIONLANSDOWNE PLACE, HOVEA BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED two bedroom SPLIT LEVEL flat in this SOUGHTAFTER LOCATION. Entrance hall with stairs leading to CONTEMPORARY fittedKITCHEN, BATHROOM, LOUNGE/DINER, ensuite WET ROOM. NEWLY DECORATED.AVAILABLE NOW – UNFURNISHED
£1,350 pcm
NEW INSTRUCTIONCOMPTON AVENUE, BRIGHTONA ONE BEDROOM second floor flat in a CONVERTED PERIOD BUILDING in thesought after SEVEN DIALS. OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/KITCHEN with EXPOSEDFLOORBOARDS, DOUBLE BEDROOM and MODERN SHOWER ROOM. EPC C AVAILABLE NOW – UNFURNISHED
£950 pcm
NEW INSTRUCTIONLANSDOWNEPLACE, BRIGHTON A BEAUTIFULLYPRESENTED TOPFLOOR ONE BEDROOMFLAT located in a GRADEII Listed building in thisSOUGHT AFTER streetoff HOVE SEAFRONT.Entrance hall, WESTASPECT LOUNGE WITHFEATURE FIREPLACE,DOUBLE BEDROOM,BATHROOM, GCH. AVAILABLE NOW –UNFURNISHED £950 pcm
Bristol Gardens, BN2 1 bed First floor, Refurbished, Close to Marina Avail NOW U/F £750pcm
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• Student/sharers, 7 beds• Furnished, great loc• Available September• Furnished£3,185pcm *fees apply
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Hamptons Brighton & HoveLettings 01273 796159
Clifton Place £2,900 PCM (charges apply)*
Townhouse in sought after location ideal forstation. 26ft living space & seaviews. EPC 69
Preston Drove £2,250 PCM (charges apply)*
Substantial 4 bed, 2 reception family homewith far reaching views to the sea. EPC TBC
Stoneham Road £1,900 PCM (charges apply)*
Modern 3 bed house with roof terrace in WestHove close to Stonehan Park. EPC 82
Hove Seafront £2,750 PCM (charges apply)*
Substantial three bed mansion flat with stunning sea views & off road parking. EPC 68
Bedford Towers £1,950 PCM/£2,995 PCMChoice of 1 bed 2 bath EPC 73 or 2 bed withterrace heating/hotwater inc. EPC 74
Adelaide Mansions £2,500 PCM (charges apply)*
Four Month Let only. 3 bed first floor apartmentrent includes all bills plus a cleaner. EPC 65
Compton Avenue £2,995 PCM (charges apply)*
4 bed 2 reception Regency Town House closeto station with off street parking. EPC 52
*Tenant Charges Tenants should note that as well as rent, an administration charge of £216 (Inc. VAT) per propertyand a referencing charge of £54 (Inc. VAT) per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit www.hamptons.co.uk/rent/tenant-charges
SHORT LET
New Church Rd £3,000 PCM (charges apply)*4 bed house with driveway, south facing garden close to seafront & Wish Park. EPC 64
Lowther Road £2,000 PCM (charges apply)*
Family home in sought after location with onstreet parking and large garage. EPC 43
Grand Avenue £1,950 PCM (charges apply)*
Spacious 2 bed 2 bath apartment close toseafront, 25x19sq ft drawing room. EPC 58
Marine Parade £2,000 PCM (charges apply)*
3 bed 2 bath apartment with uninterruptedfar reaching sea views. EPC 61
Fiveways £1,950 PCM (charges apply)*
4 bed 2 bath period family home, availableimmediately unfurnished. EPC 60
