The importance of using an agent with strong local knowledge was demonstrated this week by our esteemed colleagues at Hatched estate agents. They are advertising a property in Bradwell as ‘Three miles from Berney Arms train station’. Now I don’t doubt the property may lay three miles from Berney Arms station as the crow flies. However, making that journey across the marshes and swimming/wading through Breydon Water may not be recommended and I would suggest that it may result in the person trying to do it missing their train! Indeed they may never take a train again! Also bearing in mind that Berney Arms has no roads other than farm tracks leading to it this may not be a viable station for commuters.
At Aldreds we have strong local knowledge that allows us to match our buyers to properties we are selling with skill and precision. We have local trained staff many with National Association of Estate Agents qualifications. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and having happy customers who use us over and over again.
Congratulations to Jackie Reed who is Aldreds Employee of the Month for February.
Nominated by Director Paul Lambert. Jackie handled a very difficult and complex sale in Hemsby over a period of months and successfully saw the matter through to completion.
Well done Jackie!
Aldreds and Cripps developments are delighted to be offering the new development at St Mary’s.
A prestigious development with a mixture of properties ranging from apartments to town houses. Situated just above Lowestoft Beach many with sea views.
Prices range from £165,000 to £400,000. At the moment we are offering off plan sales only, however, we expect the development to be ready to view by early Spring. A launch day will be announced. Watch this space!
In the meantime contact our Lowestoft office for a brochure and more information on 01502 565432.
A report published this week by UK Finance stated that despite a fall in December compared with the previous year, the number of first-time buyers completing with mortgages in 2017 was at its highest level since 2006 with approximately 365,000 completed purchases. This amounted to a 7.4% increase on the previous year with 340,000 completions in 2016. Interestingly also, the average age of a first time buyer in 2017 was 30 years old.
This is a telling increase and a trend that we certainly hope will continue into 2018, particularly on the back of a reduced demand at the lower end of the market from buy-to-let investors who are now facing more challenging tax and regulatory demands.
Whilst interest rates remain low, buying your first home continues to be a surprisingly affordable option compared to renting. Our associates at the Mortgage Advice Bureau are always happy to help with advice if you are considering getting on the property ladder. 2018 might just be the year to do it!
Give any of our four sales branches a call and we will be happy to put you touch with a mortgage adviser who will be pleased to talk you through your options and answer any questions that you may have.
