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RESIDENTIAL 22--3399 NEW HOMES 4411--4422 CLASSIFIEDS 4433 AUCTIONS 4433 HOMES TO LET

Head eastfor a linkdetachedON the east side of Worcester,convenient for access to the M5,can be found a link detachedfamily home at 60 WinchombeDrive.

Part of the citys WarndonVillages development, thepropertys ground flooraccommodation includes anentrance porch, a lounge and akitchen diner.

Upstairs are three bedroomsand a family bathroom.

The house has enclosed frontand rear gardens, there is a

garage and off-road parking.

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AUCTIONS........................

CLASSIFIEDS.....................

NEW HOMES.....................

RESIDENTIAL

Allan Morris.........................Andrew Grant......................Cawley................................Connells..............................Griffiths & Charles................G Herbert Banks..................Halls....................................Hills Estate Agents................John Sanders........................Knight Frank.........................

Parkinson Wright.................

Philip Laney & Jolly................Platinum...............................RA Bennett..........................Reeds Rains..........................Shelton & Lines....................Spencers..............................Taylors.................................The Property Centre............Town & Country Property SerWaterfords..........................Your Move...........................

LETTINGS

Allan Morris Lettings.............Andrew Grant Lettings..........Belvoir!................................Griffiths & Charles................G Herbert Banks..................Hills Estate Agents................Houselets.............................Northwood.........................

Platinum...............................Premier Places......................Reeds Rains..........................Simply Lets...........................Town & Country Property SerYour Move...........................

HANDY FOR M5: 60 WinchcombeDrive, Warndon Villages, Worcester.

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 145,000AGENT: TAYLORSCALL: 01905 453381

Lots of room hereIN the Berkeley Heywood districtof Worcesters Warndon Villagesis 2 Ashby.

It has gas central heating, upvcdouble glazing, a garage andgardens.

On the ground floor there is anentrance hall, an understairscupboard, a cloakroom, a lounge, adining room and a combinedkitchen and family room.

The lounge has a gas fire on a

marble hearth and double frenchdoors to the dining room.

The 28ft long kitchen has beenre-fitted and has integrated units,including a fitted breakfast bar.Beyond is a utility room.

Upstairs are four doublebedrooms off a galleried landing.The master has an en-suite showerroom and double fitted wardrobes.Two other bedroom have fittedwardrobes and the bathroom has a

shower. The house has a parkingarea in front of a garage and alawned garden with mature trees.

At the rear of 2 Ashby is a patioseating area and a mainly lawnedgarden with flower and shrub

borders and trees.

LARGE HOUSE: 2 Ashby, Berkeley Haywood, Warndon Villages, Worcester, has four double bedrooms.

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 285,000AGENT: MICHAEL TUCKCALL: 01905 757577

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Enjoy improvements at smaperiod home near motorwaMMiikkee PPrryyccee goes in search of Victorian houses in Worcester and comes across one that not only has off-road parking but also a

14 LOWELL STREET

In the Arboretum area of Worcester is 14 Lowell Street an endof terrace with accommodation over three floors.On the ground floor is a lounge, adining room and a kitchen.The first floor has a bedroom and a bathroom and on thesecond floor are two more bedrooms.The lounge includes a feature fireplace and a built-in cupboard,while the dining room has double glazed doors to the reargarden and a built-in cupboard. There is also a featurefireplace in one of the second floor bedrooms.At the front of the house is an area of gravelled garden, whileat the rear is a part paved/part gravelled garden.

PRICE 149,950; AGENT ANDREW GRANT; CALL 01905734734

36 HOLLYMOUNT

East of Worcester city centre can be found 36 Hollymount,Tunnel Hill. The property, which has been refurbished to a highstandard, has two double bedrooms and a re-fitted first floorbathroom, while at ground floor level are a sitting room, adining room and re-fitted kitchen. The sitting room has a built-inperiod storage cupboard and the dining room has a door to therear garden.The rear of the house has a pathway to the front and a gate toa decked and lawned area of garden with fenced boundaries tothe side and rear. There are also views across the city.

PRICE 149,995; AGENT HILLS; CALL 01905 723545

14 BERWICK STREET

Number 14 Berwick Street is a well presented perhouse In the Cherry Orchard area of Worcester.On the ground floor it has a sitting room and a dinwith one door to a staircase and another to a cellafitted kitchen that has wall and floor units and somappliancees. The bathroom, which has a shower ois also on the ground floor.On the first floor are two double bedrooms and furinclude gas fired central heating and upvc double gThe property has an enclosed front garden, whilea lawn and flower and shrub borders.

PRICE 148,500; AGENT SHELTON & LINES; CAL353933

THE Victorian period wasone of substantialindustrial growth inWorcester and with itcame an appropriate

increase in the number of housesbeing built, particularly in the areato the east of the city where therailways and most of the largeengineering and glove-makingfirms were based.

Many of the terraced and semi-detached houses were originallydestined for workers families andoccupied a network of side streetsin a swathe running across theArboretum, Rainbow Hill, StPauls, Wylds Lane and Bath Roadareas of the city. Today many ofthese properties have been

renovated and turned into finefamily homes.

Because of their inner citylocation and being built at a timewhen the automobile was notabout, vehicle parking cansometimes be an issue. A garage isobviously a bonus so check foroff-street parking or the availabilityof nearby on-street parking.

Todays first property is number240 Bath Road on the south side ofWorcester and on one of the mainroads. This immaculatelypresented family-sized home comeswith period features and it isconvenient for both the motorwayand the city centre.

The property has been improvedto a high standard by the currentowners and comes with spaciousaccommodation over three floors

with the additional benefit of aconverted cellar.

On the ground floor there is areception hall with ceramic tiles,two formal reception rooms, accessto thecellar, a modern fittedkitchen,a utility area and a cloakroom.

The lounge has ornate cornicingand a feature fireplace with awooden surround and a gas fire.The dining room includes a periodstyle gas fire and double frenchdoors to a secluded patio.

On the first floor the house hasthree bedrooms and a refittedfamily bathroom. Stairs lead up tothe converted attic. Two of thebedrooms have period cast ironfireplaces and the double bedroomin the attic has views to the

Malvern Hills. Further benefitsinclude double glazing and gascentral heating

There are gardens and the bigplus is that there is also a detachedgarage. At the front of the houseare steps to the front door and alow red brick wall encloses thegarden which has a selection ofshrubs and plants

The rear garden includes aprivate courtyard with flagstonesand steps to a raised lawned withside borders and a variety of plantsand shrubs. Beyond is an area ofhard standing and the detachedgarage.

THREE MORE OF A KIND: SOLID AND STILL RELIABLE VICTORIAN GEMS

BUYERS INFO

PRICE: 269,995AGENT: REEDS RAINSCALL: 01905 619904 PERIOD FAMILY HOME: 240 Bath Road, Worcester, has a large double bedroom in its conve


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ESTATE AGENTS A U C T I O N E E R

Worcester

01905 726220Bromsgrove

01527 575525

NEW

Entrance Porch. Galleried Reception Hall. Study. Magnificent Open Plan Sitting Dining Room With Potential To

Subdivide If Required. Kitchen Breakfast Room. Large Galleried Landing Area. Five Bedrooms Including

Imposing Vaulted Master Bedroom Suite. En-Suite Guest Bedroom And Family Bathroom. Double Integral

Garage. Drive And Parking. Landscaped Rear Garden.

FERNHILL HEATH WORCESTER

A Substantial Executive House with Outstanding Accommodation

Worcester Office 01905 726 220GUIDE PRICE 575,000

NEW

Beautifully Presented and refurbished with Dining Room, Sitting Room, Magnificent

Living/Kitchen/Breakfast Room complete with Four Oven Aga, Utility/Cloakroom, Converted Cella

Landing. Bedroom One with En-Suite, Bedroom Two, Bedroom Three. Principal Bathroom. Attrac

Garden.

ABBERLEY WORCESTERSHIRE

An Outstanding Period Semi-Detached Cottage Overlooking The Old Village

Worcester Office 01905 72GUIDE PRICE 315,000

DORMSTON, WORCESTERSHIRE

GUIDE PRICE 595,000Bromsgrove Office 01527 575525

A Detached Residence Annexe Potential, Gardens & Paddocks approx. 2 Acres.

Hall, sitting room, dining/family room, kitchen, utility, master bedroom with dressing room

and ensuite, four further bedrooms to include annexe with ensuite, family bathroom, garage,

workshop, parking. Outdoor Swimming Pool, fish pond and stable block.

KEMPSEY, WORCESTER

GUIDE PRICE 475,000Worcester Office 01905 726 220

Impressive Detached Bungalow AndAttractive Gardens In This Popular VillagePorch. Reception Hall. Cloakroom. Sitting Room. Dining Room. Kitchen Breakfast Room.

Utility. 3 Double Bedrooms Including Master With En Suite. Principal Bathroom. Detached

Double Garage. Private Drive Approach. Ample Parking. Beautifully Maintained Level

Gardens.

LAUGHERNE PARK, MARTLEY


An Exceptionally Well Proportioned Family House WithAttractive Garden in this Exclusive Setting -

Swimming Pool and tennis Courts.

Reception Hall, Shower/Cloakroom, Utility, Sitting room, Dining room, Large Beautifully Fitted kitchen/Breakfast

room, landing Master Bedroom with En-suite and Large Dressing room/Double bedroom 4, 3 Further Bedrooms.

Garage. Attractive garden with Driveway and parking. Superb Communal Heated Swimming Pool and 2 All

Weather Tennis Courts. Short Distance to Martley and Chantry School.

WICHENFORD, Nr MARTLEY


Exceptionally Spacious 4 Bedroom Bungalow WithAttractive Garden Backing Onto O

Countryside - Chantry School Catchment

Reception Porch, Large Main Hall, Open Plan Dining and Sitting room, Conservatory, Study

Kitchen/Breakfast room, Utility, 4 Bedrooms Incl Master Bedroom with En-suite. Family Ba

Garage. Large Mature Gardens With Fine Aspect Over Ajoining Countryside to The Rear. O

NORTHWICK, WORCESTER


Grade II Listed Period Cottage Of Great Character with Large Garden.

Hall, Sitting room, Dining room, Kitchen/Breakfast room with Aga, Rear Utility/Boot

room, Cloakroom. Cellarage. 5 Bedrooms over 2 Upper Floors. Bathroom. Large

Brick Built Workshop and Adjoining Store. Car Port. Attractive and Large Gardens.

NEW

BISHAMPTON, PERSHORE

187,290Worcester Office 01905 726 220

AWell Presented Semi-Detached Bungalow With Attractive Garden.

The property is situated in the centre of the village of Bishampton and enjoys a light south

the rear. Bishampton has a vibrant community with local facilities including a refurbished p

hairdressers and recently reopened community shop. Hall. Kitchen. Sitting Room. Two Bed

Refitted Bathroom. Front Garden With Landscaped Parking Area. Attractive Lawned Rear

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Thursday, March 24, 2011 PROPERTY NEWS

ELM Cottage, at Elms Green,Abberley, near Worcester, is anattractive period property.

It has a large extension at therear that combines the clearcontemporary lines of the newrooms with the more traditionallayout of the original and period

details such as exposed timbersand fireplaces.On the ground floor are three

principal reception rooms togetherwith a large reception hall. Theseinclude a sitting room with exposedtimbers and a cast iron woodburning stove.

Adjoining the sitting room, themain reception hall doubles as agood sized study area while beyondis a dining room with more exposedtimbers and an open fireplace withcopper hood.

Next to the dining room is afurther reception room that is usedas an additional living room and aplayroom.

The impressively laid out anddesigned extension accommodatesa large and light dining kitchen,whichis open to a rear hallwaywherethere is a utility and a cloakroom.

The kitchen features hand-builtoak units with honed dark granitework surfaces and a large centralisland unit housing an electriccooker. Other built-in appliancesinclude a dishwasher and a fridge.

From the kitchen is an attractiveoutlook over the garden and thereare french doors to a landscapedterrace.

On the first floor are five goodsized bedrooms, four of which havefabulous views across the TemeValley to the distant Clee Hills.

The bedrooms include animpressive master room with anen-suite shower room. The guestbedroom is within the original

cottage and has a smart en-suite.The remaining bedrooms areserved by a family bathroom.

Elm Cottage stands back from alane with a hard standing andturning area that leads to anattached garage.

The attractively landscaped front

garden features a circular lawnenclosed by lavender borders and agravelled path. A side gardenincludes a secluded spot that is anideal placeto sit and enjoy the viewacross fields.

At the rear is gravelled anddecked terracing and lawned

gardens with a variety omaturing native trees. Textend to about half-an-a

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 575,000AGENT: JOHN SANDERCALL: 01905 726220

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GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT IS HANDY FOR THE CITYA two-bedroomed modern ground floorapartment, 2 Old Racketts Court, inSansome Walk, Worcester, is part of aconverted warehouse near to thecentre of the city.The layout of the property includes acommunal reception hall, a privatereception hall, a combined L-shapedsitting room and dining room with a full

length storage cupboard, a fittedkitchen with a four-ring gas hob and adouble oven, two double bedroomsand a bathroom.Number 2 Old Racketts Court, alsohas double glazing, a security entrancesystem, gated allocated off-roadparking and gas fired central heating.

PRICE 159,950; AGENT CONNELLS;CALL 01905 611411

PROPERTYPROFILE

ON the Besford Court Estatedevelopment near Pershore is35 Lower Drive, an attractivedetached house withaccommodation set out overthree floors and standing in animpressive plot.

Approached over an extensivepaviour driveway whichprovides turning and parkingand for a number of vehicles,the house is effectively in acorner position with open

grounds and a coppice to theside and fields at the rear.The smartly presented

accommodation includes twomain formal reception roomstogether with an impressively

fitted kitchen that opens into abreakfast room.

Beyond is a conservatory andeach of the rooms enjoyattractive views at the rearoverlooking the garden andcountryside beyond.

A staircase rises from themain reception hall to twofloors. On the first is an en-suiteguest bedroom, two morebedrooms and a familybathroom while on the second

floor is a master bedroom suitefeaturing a dressing area andshower room with some superbviews, not only to the rear butalso across the estate to thedistant Malvern Hills.

Number 35 Lower Drivebenefits from a large detachedgarage, the rear section of onehalf having been converted to afully fitted office complete witha second broadband line.

Also at the rear of the houseare attractive landscapedgardens that open out onto alarge orchard which bordersopen countryside to the sideand rear.

In all, the grounds extend to

about half-an-acre.

Smart home withcountryside views

IN the pretty countryside ofwest Worcestershire can befound number 14 Hollins Lanein the village of Martley.

This three bedroom semi-detached home has countryviews at the front and has gascentral heating and mostlydouble glazed windows.

The accommodation includes

a hall, an inner hall, a sittingroom, a dining room, a kitchenand a combined utility andbreakfast room with a door to acloakroom.

On the first floor there arethree bedrooms, a bathroomand a lavatory.

14 Hollins Lane hasestablished gardens at the frontand rear, a driveway and a carport.

Semi-detached is in a village

SEMI-DETACHED: 14 Hollins Lane, Martley, has three bedrooms.

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 189,950AGENT: PARKINSON WRIGHTCALL: 01905 721655

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 479,950AGENT: JOHN SANDERSCALL: 01905 726220

THREE-STOREY HOME: 35 Lower Drive, Besford, near Pershore, is a big house on a corner plot.

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Clear up the clutter and brinpinks and florals into the homAre you still stuck in winter gloom? Follow GGaabbrriieellllee FFaaggaanns advice and youll find that a few inexpensive touches will raise yo

SPRING is here and its theperfect time to give rooms afast facelift so they're readyfor brighter days. LouiseBarltrop from Dunelm Mill,

said: At this time of year its easyto feel winter will never end,especially if our homes are stilldressed in dark colours and heavyfabrics.

A few simple touches cancheaply and quickly transformyour home. Bright pinks are ontrend and florals blooming.Combining the two will make aroom look ready for spring, nomatter what the weather outside.

And clearing up the clutter aheadof that annual ritual the springclean could be a good excuse toinvest in pretty storage thatsdecorative as well as practical.

Sabrina Sandha at interiorsspecialist Store Twenty One. said:Flowers, fruits and patrioticdesigns are strong this season andpretty boxes adorned with cherryblossom, strawberries or flags areour most popular.

STYLE ONA SHOESTRING

Just making a few changes cantransform rooms, according toKirstie Allsopp, presenter ofChannel 4s Location, Location,Location.

She said: I've just organised mychildrens toys, which had startedto take over. Tidying them away innew colourful plastic storage boxeshas already made the room lookgreat.

I also love putting new things up

on walls to give them aninexpensive facelift. Ive framedcollections of postcards and eventea towels, And as a finishingtouch, Ive got new table lamps foressential splashes of colour tobrighten up dull corners.Top tip: Use chalkboard paint on awall so the kids can draw on it, orapply magnetic primer and investin some colourful, magnetic lettersand shapes.Spring buy: Glossy, bright redTitania table Lamp, 15.48, alsoavailable in blue, green, black andsilver. Rust-Oleums instantchalkboard paint, 7.98 andmagnetic primer, 11.98. All fromB&Q.

WICKEDWALLS

Spring sunlight is a welcome sight

and banishes the gloom but itsbright rays can highlight dull wallsand jaded room schemes. Evenrefreshing a feature wall with paintor paper could be an easy, cheapway to rescue a room.

Neil McLennan, deputy editor ofLivingetc magazine, said: Boldflorals, statement patterns andvibrant colours are huge right now.Wallpaper collections such asGraham & Browns tap brilliantlyinto these key trends. Modern andeasy to live with, these wallpapersare both confident and assuredwithout being shouty or takingover the room.

Top tip: Smarten up wall socketswith screwless socket covers.Spring buy: Graham & BrownCountess wallcovering is scatteredwith roses and is 17.48 a roll.Screwless sockets start from 6.98.Both from B&Q.

SURPRISEACCESSORIES

Turning everyday items intoplanters and vases from tin cansand milk bottles to mugs and jugs will make even a small collection offresh flowers eye-catching.

Clare Price, founder of theContemporary Home, said: I lovefilling pretty vases or jugs withdaffodils at this time of year anddotting them around the house. Itssimple, gives instant cheer anddoesnt cost the Earth.Top tip: Bring instant glamour andsparkle to a gloomy room with achandelier, or use clusters of tealights to add a twinkling glow.Spring buy: Pastel metal jugs, 5.99each, coloured glass jam jarlanterns, 12.99 for set of four and

contemporary multicolouredpendant chandelier shade, 21.99.All from the Contemporary Home.

CUSHIONMAGIC

Cushions are the costume jewelleryof homes; affordable, an easy wayto reflect trends and brilliant atgiving an old sofa or chair a newlease of life.

Kate Mooney managing directorof Occa-Home, said: At this time ofyear when we are tantalisinglyclose to the lighter nights andbrighter days, were all cravingcolour. If your taste is demure andyoure not ready to experimentwith metallics, zingy bright coloursor pattern all of which feature inthis seasons trends you canincorporate them into your roomsin a liveable way with cushions.Top tip: Change door handles orknobs on cupboards to give them aquick lift ceramic and glassdetails work extremely well.Spring buy: Occa-Home has abrilliant array of cushions

including the multicolouredGrapes funky cushion, 41,abstract black and grey Rondofunky cushion, 55, and an orangeEdith funky cushion 60.

BEDDED BLISS

Cocooning under blankets andquilts is fine for winter but warmerweather is the perfect excuse totreat yourself to fresh new bedlinen and mark National BedMonth in March.

Chrissie Rucker, founder of theWhite Company. said: Before youdress a bed, take a step back andconsider it as a stylist might.

Think about how the bed will fitinto the overall scheme of yourbedroom, what colours you couldpick out in the bed linen orcushions and what style ofdressing best suits the space.

She suggests small, squarecushions placed squarely on thebed for a tailored look, or mixedwith larger cushions for a layeredeffect. Large square pillows, she

says, are ideal as cushiused with larger beds aheadboards.Top tip: As a finishing decorative quilt, bedspthrow folded neatly anover the end of the bedSpring buy: LightweigMeribel voile bedspreasmoke or silver grey, fra single size. Matchingcover, 30. ComplemenSantorini bed linen in wsmoke, from 65 for a scover. All from the Whi

FAKING IT

Our gardens may still blittle bleak but who neewhen you can fake it?

Artificial flowers are away from the plastic hyesteryear, and nowadamost ardent horticultufind it hard to tell the d

Tiffany Davies foundspecialists in silk flowearrangements, said: Achoose appropriate flowtime of year for the moeffect. Layer your flowlarge at the back, medimiddle and small at thewill give an arrangemeperspective.Top tip: Natural flowerbut silk flowers can higdarkest corner and brigwindow sill or shelf.Spring buy: This dramarrangement of silk camany peoples year-roubloom as it tones with a

scheme is particularlycombined with green bshoots. Its 165 from Bcomes in a rectangularenough to fit safely on mantelpiece, bookshelfwindowsill.

MIRRORMAGIC

Mirrors are so much msomewhere to gaze, themagnify the light in a rmake the space seem la

Sara Pomfret, founde& Willow furniture comMirrors have so manynot least bouncing suna room so welcome atyear when its in such s

As a decorative pieceshould also be gorgeoupale-coloured frames awith a silver or gold leaparticularly popular cubecause of their eleganlook.Top tip: Place a mirrordoorway or window so light gives an illusion ospace. Use long rectangmirrors on larger wallsmore light in the bedroround smaller mirrors bedroom walls.Spring buy: Camille silrectangular mirror, 18Hampton round mirrorleaf or white, 115, fromWillow.

B&Q: 0845 8500175/diy.com.BLOOM: 08444822332/bloom.uk.com.THE CONTEMPORARY HOME:0845 1308229/tch.net.

DUNELM MILL: 08451656565/dunelm-mill.com.OCCA-HOME: 08448794258/occa-home.co.uk.RAINES & WILLOW: 01628486710/rainesandwillow.co.uk.STORE TWENTY ONE:storetwentyone.co.uk.THE WHITE COMPANY: 08456788150/ thewhitecompany.com

SPRING SOURCES

SWEETDREAMS:The WhiteCompanys

Santorini bedlinen, from65 for asingle duvetcover,Meribel voilebedspreadfrom 175and cushioncover, 30.

PRETTY COMFORTABLE: Occa-Home spotted Grapes funky cushion, 41 and orange Edith funky cushion, 60.


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Work starts at new sitCHAMPAGNE corks werepopping in Evesham when TaylorWimpey Midlands sold the finalhome at its luxury Stone PippinOrchard development in Badsey.

This followed a flurry ofinterest from home buyers keento move up the property ladder.

The development has been ahuge success since its launch in2009. Buyers have been attractedto the stylish high quality homessurrounded by beautifulWorcestershire countryside.

Anne Wallace, regional salesand marketing director for TaylorWimpey Midlands, said: Weredelighted to be handing over thekeys to the final home at StonePippin Orchard, a developmentwhich has been popular since itslaunch. While some househunters have chosen to bide theirtime before making the move,others, like the ones at StonePippin Orchard, have realisedthat now is the ideal time to buy.

Anyone who missed out ontheir dream home at Stone PippinOrchard neednt despair . Wehave recently launched our new

Lavender Fields developmentdown the road in Evesham whichoffers a fantastic selection ofhomes to suit all types of buyer.

Lavender Fields will offer oneand two-bedroom first-time buyerproperties through to traditionalthree, four and five-bedroom

family homes. The newdevelopment will feature plentyof green open spaces, footpaths,cycleways and a childrens playarea.

Prices start at 169,995 for athree-bedroom semi, 274,995 fora four-bedroom detached and

339,995 for a five-bedroomdetached.

For more information, call 08450264001 or go to taylorwimpey.co.uk/midlands . Alternatively, visitthe marketing suite, open dailyfrom 10 am to 5pm, to view thedevelopment plans.

NewHomesNewsAROUND THE DEVELOPMENTS

BRICKS ANDMORTAR:Taylor WimpeyMidlands hasbegun to buildnew homes atLavenderFields,Evesham.

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SANSOME WALK, WORCESTEROpen plan accommodation with hall, kitchen,lounge, double bedroom, bathroom and shower.Unfurnished. Private gardens and parking.500 pcmSIMPLY LETS 01905 612818

FOREGATE STREET, WORCESTERWell presented and spacious modern onebedroom apartment in the heart of the citycentre.475 pcmMARTIN & CO 01905 619890

SANSOME WALK, WORCESTERFirst floor apartment with hall, lounge, doublebedroom, fitted kitchen, bathroom, shower andNnght storage heating. Unfurnished.495 pcmSIMPLY LETS 01905 612818

WHITTINGTON, NEAR WORCESTESpacious two bedroom characterlocated on the edge of Worcesterafter and exclusive development.595 pcmMARTIN & CO 01905 619890

THE TYTHING, WORCESTERTwo-bedroom, second floor flat comprisinglounge, fitted kitchen with appliances andbathroom with shower. Unfurnished.475 pcmHILLS ESTATE AGENTS 01905 723545

HAMILTON ROAD, WORCESTERA well presented first floor apartment with hall,lounge,double bedroom, fitted kitchen andbathroom with shower. Unfurnished.565 pcmSIMPLY LETS 01905 612818

WARNDON VILLAGES, WORCESTERUnfurnished three-bedroom link detached withbreakfast kitchen, lounge/diner, conservatory,en-suite, bathroom, garden, garage and parking.750 pcmHILLS ESTATE AGENTS 01905 723545

DIGLIS ROAD, WORCESTERUnfurnished first floor apartment woff-road parking. Hall, living/dining rotwo bedrooms and en-suite showe750 pcmSIMPLY LETS 01905 612818

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PARK STREET, WORCESTERRe-furbished student house split over four floorswith communal lounge, kitchen, shower rooms oneach level, laundry room and a large patio garden.325 pcmPREMIER PLACES 01905 616616

ST JOHNS, WORCESTERThree-bedroom semi detached with hall, lounge/diner,kitchen breakfast room, bathroom, gardens, garageand off-road parking.695 pcmTOWN & COUNTRY 01905 610710


Most landlords and

tenants impressedPREMIER Places has laidfurther claim to being one ofthe regions leading lettingagents and made a great start to2011 with impressive customerretention rates.

Dani James, office manager atits branch in Foregate Street,Worcester, said More than 93per cent of our managedproperties and about 80 per centof tenants have renewed theircontractual agreements becausethey have been delighted withthe premier service.

Landlords who have left dueto changes in circumstancehave also provided positivefeedback on the service receivedand say that they wouldnthesitate to recommend Premier

Places to other landlords.Miss James heads up the

firms property managementteam which is responsible forensuring both landlords andtenants requirements are met,

following the commencement ofa management/tenancyagreement. She is is clear as towhy such remarkable customerretention rates are achieved.

She said: It is simply down toour unrivalled customer serviceunderpinned by a uniqueorganisational structure thataffords both landlords andtenants access to a dedicatedindividual who is personallyresponsible for each functionwithin the lettings process.

With a combined experience ofabout 30 years at PremierPlaces, the six-strong propertymanagement team prides itselfon knowing exactly whatlandlords and tenants want.

Miss James said: Unlike other

letting agents, we are privilegedto have a dedicated member ofstaff focusing on individualareas such as: rent collections,tenancy renewals, maintenanceto name but a few. Each

individual member of staff hasthe time to build a rapport withthe customer and ensure thattheir requirements are affordedthe attention to detail theydeserve.

As a result, landlords canrelax in the knowledge thattheir property is legallycompliant, rent is collected ontime and their property is wellmaintained by a fullyreferenced tenant. The tenant isalso happy in a well maintainedhome and a cycle of continuousimprovement ensues.

Premier Places has access to arange of in-house contractorswho can undertake anymaintenance work required,speeding up the process and

eliminating all of the stress forthe landlord.

For more information, contactDani James on 01905 734177 ore-mail [email protected].

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TEAM: From left, Heather Hunt, Cheryl Phillips, Tara Tipper and Dani James.

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SPRING LANE, WORCESTERUnfurnished second floor apartmenoff-road parking. Living room, kitchbedrooms, bathroom, shower and ce525 pcmPREMIER PLACES 01905 616616




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ANEW wave of creativefinancing schemes,targeted at novice buy-to-let investors, arereturning to the market

with potentially dangerousconsequences.

Lettings company Belvoir warnsthat advertisements and seminarsenticing people to look at ways tobuy a property for rental withoutthe need for a cash deposit, need tobe viewed with extreme caution.

Steve Slawson, who runs thecompanys branch in London Road,Worcester, believes that suchproperties should not even becontemplated without some basicresearch and checks

He said: Because investment in

buy-to-let is unregulated in Britain,the Latin phrase caveat emptor let the buyer beware is a veryclear warning to anyone wanting toexplore the current wave ofpopularity in buy-to-let investment.

Many of the zero depositproperty buying clubs and groupswhich grew rapidly and thendisappeared during the housing

market slowdown in 2008 arecreeping back and some of themhave no morals.

A substantial number went intoreceivership with their directorsfleeing overseas to avoid claimsand litigation leaving a trail of

disaster behind them.Such operators made large

margins by claiming to sourcebelow market value (BMV)properties, promising big financialreturns for investor landlords.

But the properties were oftenoverpriced and the operatorscharged hefty fees for theirservices at the time of making an

offer and on completion ofpurchase.

Many investors took out nodeposit, over inflated interest onlymortgages but then failed toachieve the rental returnspromised, leaving them with asubstantial short fall.

These novice investor landlordsthen struggled to re-mortgage as

the property was worth less thanbetween 25 and 50 per cent of theinflated purchase price.

As a direct result thousands hadtheir properties re-possessedbetween 2008 and 2010.

Mr Slawson said: Mortgage dealswhich do not require a deposit andcan only be achieved by creativeover inflation of the property price

could well be close to mortgagefraud.

Some of these operators evensuggested using credit cardpayments as a deposit, which is atotally irresponsible thing to do.

We urge new, and inexperienced,investor landlords to carry outdetailed checks before being luredinto such schemes.

How much better is it to ask forimpartial advice from anindependent and professionalproperty lettings agency, such asBelvoir, which can help to comparedeals and offer free advice withoutsale or introduction fees?

As a local business, with veryhigh standards to maintain, we arenot in the property market for

short term, selfish motwant investors to succeget drawn into a deal thto regret.

Dorian Gonsalves, madirector of Belvoir, whthan 140 offices througBritain, said: If a dealgood to be true, it usuaPotential property inve

spend time investigatinarea, to determine averprices and realistic ren

We have a very closeground on the propertythe Worcester area andwilling to use our knowexperience to help guidthrough the decision mprocess.

PROPERTY NEWS

Be careful withany investment

in buying-to-let

STERN WARNING: Dorian Gonsalves.



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