Thompsons_ guide to moving Home

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the thompsons guide to moving house(property experts since 1933)


At thompsons, we pride ourselves on providing a first class customer service making you, the prospective purchaser, feel both important and confident in the way in which we help you secure the right property for your requirements. Our experienced and dedicated sales team will advise you step by step. We can offer...

• A varied selection of properties to choose from in and around the area.

• Digitally produced full colour particulars with external and internal photographs.

• Accompanied viewings arranged at mutually convenient times.

• You may ask our representative questions at any point.• We offer support throughout the purchase process,

should it be required, by liaising closely with the solicitors involved in the transaction.

• Mortgage options to suit your individual requirements are available via our experienced and independent mortgage advisors. Why not arrange a no obligation appointment?

By instructing thompsons to sell your property, you will gain access to a vast number of potential buyers via our ever expanding mailing list.

When you use thompsons to sell your property, you will also benefit from:

• Free no obligation valuation of your property.• Qualified, trained and enthusiastic members of staff.• Full colour digitally produced sales particulars

including external and internal photographs. • Regular press advertising.• Our Agency uses experience to differentiate

between potential buyers and time wasters, with viewings arranged to suit you.

• Competitive commissions. No sale = No fee. Also no advertising expenses should you withdraw your property from the market.

• Ever growing mailing list of prospective purchasers.• Accompanied viewings (where applicable). If you would like to contact us you can drop into our office and talk to one of our team, alternatively, you can contact us by telephone or email.

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Home Information Packs (Hips)If you are selling your home you will have to have a Home Information Pack (HIP) available from the first day your property is put on the market.

The HIP for freehold properties must contain

• Home Information Pack Index.• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or

Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA).• Sustainability information (required for newly

built homes).• Sale statement.• Evidence of title.• Standard searches (local authority and

drainage and water).

The HIP will also contain a Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ). The PIQ, which you will need to complete, will provide a summary of key information about your property in one place. This compulsory one-stop checklist gives buyers information they need to know before making any decision. First-time buyers, with little experience of buying a home, will find this particularly helpful.

You can compile it yourself or you can hire an estate agent, solicitor or HIP provider to do it for you. Always make sure that your HIP provider is signed up to a code of practice, like the HIP Code.

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Selling your property quickly and gaining the best possible price has got to be a priority for any prospective vendor and there are a few simple steps which you can take to improve your chances greatly.

First impressions are very important, your prospective purchaser will form an opinion within thirty seconds of drawing up outside your property. So make sure your garden is kept tidy, a well kept garden usually looks larger and needing less maintenance than an untidy one. A fresh coat of paint can work wonders to improve the appearance of your front door and window sills.

Make sure the interior of your home is free of clutter. The smell of flowers can make a room feel more welcoming as can a warm home in Winter and open windows in the Summer.

If you are showing people around your home try to be as helpful as possible and answer all their questions truthfully. If you have a dog or cat, try to keep them isolated when people visit as not everyone likes animals.

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Advice to people viewing property

There are very few purchasers who buy the home of their dreams and do not want to change anything.

All too often when you view a property you see it as it is, not as what it could be. The best way to view a property is to use the viewing record page in this guide. List all the positive and negative points of the property and your feelings about it. Then in your own time sit down and work out how much it will cost you to alter the property to your own tastes and requirements. The businesses featured in this guide are there to help you do this.

At the end of the day the choice is yours, however in my many years I have seen so many property transformations which have taken a sad and dilapidated property and turned it into a home anyone would be proud of. Think on, see the future, not the present.

Local Information

Formerly an ancient farming settlement in Middlesex, the village now exists within the London Borough of Hillingdon. It’s situated on the northern outskirts of the airport in the area caught between the M4 and the A4. Despite its proximity to the world’s busiest airport, the area - part of the Thames Valley - has green spaces and choice walks promoted by the local council. The Harlington Doorstep Walk takes in the Green, the Paddock, West End Lane sports fields and the High Street.

Other attractions within six miles include Osterley Park with its Robert Adam-designed neo-classical villa, Boston Manor House - a lovely Jacobean mansion in Brentford and Thorpe Park, offering rides and roller coasters galore for all the family. The splendid sights of Kew Gardens and Hampton Court Palace are each seven miles away.

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place on a regular basis. They are not biased towards any particular company, which means they have access to offerings from a large number of financial institutions, and will, therefore, be able to match you to the most suitable package for your needs.

Choosing the wrong mortgage might well turn out to be a costly mistake and is definately an experience you can well do without. The choice of who supplies your mortgage is quite rightly yours, but you would be well advised to contact an independent financial adviser and discover just how much they can do for you.

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.

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It is very easy to get confused by all the different types of mortgages that seem to be available in today’s financial jungle and it is only right and proper that there is such a wide choice. After all, everyones individual circumstances are different, making our financial requirements different.

We must firstly understand that a mortgage is in reality a loan from a financial institution or body to yourself in order that you may secure a property and this loan must be repaid over a set number of years, usually twenty five. However, this is where simplicity ends and financial complexity takes over. Because the financial institutions realise that we are all different with differing financial commitments, they also appreciate that no one can predict what may or may not happen to us in the future.

You may find that your income stays much in line with inflation and you wish to carry on paying the same monthly payment until the end of the term. Conversely, you could find a definite uplift in your finances and may wish to increase the amount you pay monthly, or pay off a lump sum and finish the mortgage in a lesser number of years. Whatever situation arises, you can be sure there will be an option or clause to cover it, but the average home buyer cannot be expected to know them all.

It is for this reason that you would be well advised to visit an independent mortgage broker and seek their help and guidance. They are highly trained individuals who have intimate knowledge of the financial services market place and are up to date on all the changes which take

Which type of Mortgage should I use?


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Providing a Professional and Personal Service

Owen White & Catlin LLP are a forward thinking firm of solicitors who have nearly 90 years of experience helping people buy and sell property. Over the years they have established an enviable reputation for professionalism and client care.

The sole aim of the practice with regard to Conveyancing is to simplify the process of buying or selling your home. It can be a very complicated and precise process and it needs to be if your best interests are to be looked after.

12 Bath Road, HounslowTel: 020 8570 5471Fax:020 8572 8494

Email:[email protected]

Finding the Best Deal on UtilitiesBefore you change your gas or electricity provider you should be aware of the details of the deal you are already on. It seems obvious, but it is surprising how many people do not know how much they are currently paying for their gas or electricity. You should carefully check the tariffs and contracts and compare their current terms to find the best deal for your circumstances.

There are many websites available that allow you to calculate your annual usage and then compare the various companies. Just type in gas or electricity supplier in your Internet search engine and a list will come up. Your local CAB can also help with information. Many companies offer deals if you buy both gas and electricity from them and are known as “duel fuel” deals. The way you pay will also effect your bill with many companies offering discount if you pay by monthly direct debit. Some companies have set up deals with major retailers that allow you to earn points for each pound you spend on gas and electricity and these points are then added to your loyalty card.

You can only choose your mains water supplier if you use more than 100 megalitres a year. A megalitre is 1000 cubic metres. A domestic household is unlikely to use more than

Owen White & Catlin LLP consider their clients to be their most valuable asset and offer clients the highest possible levels of service. They are proud to boast that their clients return to them time and time again which must confirm they have done a good job.

The practice is not only able to offer advice and guidance on Residential and Commercial Conveyancing, they also specialise in the area of Criminal Law, Employment Law, Family Matters, Personal Injury, Probate and Wills and Tax Planning.

If you are buying or selling a property, or have any other areas you would like to discuss, Owen White & Catlin LLP are at your service and are only too willing to help.

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700 cubic metres, so you have no choice. The Government has no plans to change this situation in the near future. If you are a low water user many water companies offer you the opportunity to have a meter fitted which might well save you money.


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Every house irrespective of its age, condition or value must have a survey carried out on it before any lender will agree to a loan for its purchase. This survey safeguards the interests of the lender who wants to ensure that their investment is based upon a structurally sound property. It also protects the buyer who will not want to purchase a property which has hidden defects which can undermine its value, so both sides will benefit from the experience.

The survey will be carried out after the sale price has been agreed, but prior to any official offer being made by the lender. There are three basic types of survey which will vary in cost dependent upon the level of detail required, however, you will be well advised to ask them for the best survey you can afford. The three different types are detailed below.

The most basic survey is called a Valuation Report. Most house purchasers still rely on the Valuation Report prepared by their mortgage lender, although that report is primarily for the lenders own purposes and duty of care to the purchaser is very limited. This report, however, does not look for faults or defects which may be hidden behind walls, under floors or above ceilings. You, the buyer, should beware, because if you have agreed to this type of survey and twelve months later a major problem comes about which would not have been easily seen, then it is your responsibility. You cannot expect the surveyor to do any more than they have been asked to do, which is, look at the property and offer a valuation and an opinion.

The second type of survey is known as the RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) Homebuyers Survey & Valuation. This survey goes into far more depth than the Valuation Report and will examine important areas such as the state of the timber. It will look at the settlement of the property to ensure that it is within acceptable standards. It represents a comprehensive, though not total survey and should give the buyer a much better idea of any faults which exist or may come to exist in the future. The buyer can also expect to receive a full report on the findings of the survey.

The Buildings Survey & Valuation, formally known as the Structural Survey, is the best you can get and should always be the first choice of the buyer if possible. This survey examines every possible facet of the property and will provide the buyer with a completely detailed and totally comprehensive report on the property, including all its defects and plus points. It will tell the buyer whether or not they are buying a potential minefield or whether they are making a sound investment. True, this type of survey will cost a little more, however, it could save you thousands of pounds in money and a great deal of grief in the future.

Ask for the best Survey you can afford

In some circumstances, especially where older properties are concerned, the lender may well insist on a Building Survey & Valuation to make sure they are lending against a sound property. However, it is not just older properties that are subject to problems, new houses can also become disaster areas. It is common sense that you should safeguard what is probably the largest investment you will ever make in your life, which means that you get the best survey you can afford. At best it will save you a fortune, at worst, it will guarantee you complete peace of mind.


Kitchens and Bathrooms are unlike other rooms in your home. They have specific functions and it requires the services of experienced and skilled craftsmen to ensure that everything works safely and efficiently. A badly designed kitchen will fail to give you a workspace that is both functional and beautiful. Whilst it is important that all the electric’s and plumbing are done correctly and to current building regulations, all you see is the surface. Tiling, electrical work and plumbing should always be carried out by time served professionals who take pride in their work.

A.E.P. Property Services based in Cowley have been trading for over 20 years and have a reputation for high quality workmanship and customer service. They jealously guard this reputation by ensuring that each and every customer is left with the room of their dreams.

Attention to detail is the key. By using the best materials and the best craftsmen A.E.P. Property Services are able to guarantee that they always leave a satisfied customer who will happily recommend them to their friends, neighbours and relatives, indeed nearly all their work comes from such recommendations.

In addition to their bathroom and kitchen installations, A.E.P. Property Services can also carry out any additional

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building works that may be needed such as carpentry, tiling, plastering and finally the decoration to finish off your new room.

A.E.P. Property Services understand what goes into producing a quality product. You will be impressed by their insistence on supplying only products which fulfill their strict requirements for quality, design and service. Relax in the knowledge that when you ask their staff for a personal opinion, the response would be a frank one and not just agreeing with your choice because it was the easy way out.

If you are moving into a new home or are looking to sell your existing one and want to replace your kitchen or bathroom then a call to A.E.P. Property Services will set the ball rolling and it will be a decision you will not regret. Remember a well designed and installed kitchen or bathroom will add value to your home.

Bathrooms, Kitchens and much, much more

4 Cowley CrescentCowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2HE

Tel/Fax: 01895 466543Mob: 07779 227119

Email: [email protected]

A.E.P. Property services


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Once you have moved into your new house you will want to make your mark on it and will probably consider that you need fitted bedroom furniture. Chanas Exclusive Fitted Furniture has the skills and experience to build and install high quality bespoke bedroom furniture into your home.

In the past the bedroom was not considered a priority when it came to matching bespoke furniture. Today that has all changed and people consider that the decor and furniture in the bedroom must be as stylish as the other rooms in their house.

In these days of mass production furniture companies that dominate the market, it is nice to find someone who will take the time to consult with you and come up with the perfect solution for your situation. If you need a wardrobe that fits perfectly in the alcove next to the chimney breast or a complete set of fitted wardrobes across a bedroom wall, Chanas Exclusive Fitted Furniture are happy to meet with you for a no obligation consultation. Chanas Exclusive Fitted Furniture is a family run company who have been in business for over 20 years and have their own “in-house” team of craftsmen who build to their customers specification.

Much of their work comes from direct recommendations from previous satisfied clients who recognise their design skills and attention to detail. They can also bring the same

attention to detail to fitted kitchens and home studies which are becoming increasingly popular these days.

Whatever your needs, Chanas Exclusive Fitted Furniture are able to help and more than willing to listen to your requirements and offer advice and guidance where this is required. Finding a reputable business who offer such a diverse range of skills can sometimes be difficult, but not where this company is concerned. They also appreciate how important it is to make sure that their customers get exactly what they are looking for and go to great lengths to ensure that this happens.

A piece of bespoke furniture will last you a lifetime and you will always have the satisfaction that it is a one off and you have the only one. If you want something special then you should call Chanas Exclusive Fitted Furniture today.

Bespoke Fitted Furniture

Chanas Exclusive Fitted FurnitureUnit 13 Adrienne Business Centre

Adrienne Avenue, UB1 2FJTel: 0208 575 2733Fax: 0208 5759546

Mob: 07946 315517www.chanasuk.com


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Your first choice for Security

Key Security307 Harlington RoadHillingdon UB8 3JDTel: 01895 434545Fax: 01895 434544

Mob: 07973 425384

Property Maintenance and ConversionsEverybody at times needs their own space, you may have recently moved home and desire room, or it may be that you are staying put and need to expand. The problem is that with today’s houses being built on a smaller and smaller scale, how can you satisfy your needs?

The answer is to contact RWP Builders and ask them to convert your property to reflect your current needs. They are specialists in this area and they have been helping home owners for over thirty years achieve their dreams. RWP Builders have a proven track record of excellence and have many repeat customers.

The business has prospered and grown through providing quality workmanship at realistic and affordable prices. They specialise in all types of building work including, extensions, loft conversions, kitchens and bathrooms, plastering, tiling etc.

RWP Builders are a company who are small enough to care and large enough to cope. You would do well to contact them and let them show you what they can offer. Our newspapers and television screens are filled with horror stories about the cowboy builders and sadly these stories are only too common. Remember the name RWP Builders and you will always be assured of a favourable outcome.

RWP Builders4 Lupin Close

BagshotGU19 5EH

Tel: 07956 288595

Did you know there could be 6 or more sets of keys to your property?

You have just moved into your new home and everything seems wonderful, however, have you ever wondered who else may have a key? In today’s world where crime seems to be becoming ever more common place and brazen, should we really leave anything to chance?

Paul Gallagher of Key Security runs a local business serving clients across West London. He is fully mobile which enables him to bring keycutting and locksmith products and services directly to your door.

• Safes and Locks• Grilles and Door Closers• Access Control Equipment• Vehicle Security


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Health Services

Hillingdon Hospital ....................................01895 238282

The Ealing Hospital ..................................020 8967 5000

Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals .................01784 884488

NHS Direct .....................................................0845 46 47

Emergency Services

Police Safer Neighbourhood Team ...........020 8721 2771

London Fire & Emergency Authority .........020 8555 1200

County & Local Councils

Hayes One Stop ........................................01895 556004

Utilities, Conservation & Recycling

Water, .....................................................( )

Gas, ........................................................( )

Electricity, ...............................................( )

Gas Emergencies ....................................... 0800 111 999

British Telecom - Moving House .................0800 800 150

Floodline .................................................. 0845 988 1188

Environmental Emergencies ........................0800 807060

Environmental Agency .............................. 0845 933 3111

Waste Watch Wasteline (enquiries) ..........0870 243 0136

Energy Efficiency Advice Centres ................0800 512012

Useful Telephone Numbers

Animal Welfare

RSPCA (24 Hour Hotline) ........................0870 555 5999

Travel Information

Heathrow International Airport ..................0870 000 0123

Gatwick International Airport ......................0844 3351802

Travel Information (bus, coach, etc.) ........0870 6082 608

Eurostar ...................................................08705 186 186

National Rail Enquiries ..............................08457 484950

Libraries

Hayes Library ...........................................020 8573 2855

Jubilee Gardens Library ...........................020 8578 1067

Northolt Library ........................................020 8845 3380


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This Step by Step Guide has been prepared for THOMPSONS PROPERTY of HARLINGTONby GLARIC CONSULTANCY LTD, 58 Hove Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1XH

Tel: (01253) 714148 Fax: (01253) 714149 email: [email protected]

Copyright Glaric Consultancy Ltd 2010. Selected pictures by John Threlfall [email protected]. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied or stored in any way whatsoever without the

prior written permission of the publisher. (04.10)

Whilst it is believed that the editorial features are representative of the businesses appearing in this Step by Step Guide, no responsibility will be accepted by THOMPSONS PROPERTY or GLARIC CONSULTANCY LTD in respect of

any products or services supplied by them.

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