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CHRISTMAS 2017

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Landlord Responsibilities

AUCTION ACTION

12th December Lots

ARE A S POT LI G HT

LOCAL EVENTS

THE ORIGINS OF THORPE BAY

Our top Christmas picks

Market Update / Property Apps / Latest Sales & Lettings

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CHRISTMAS 2017

NEWS FROM THE PROPERTY INSIDERS...

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VILLAGE GREEN FESTIVAL

Welcome to the Christmas edition of H+S The Property Magazine, your source for local property news and insider knowledge. NEWS, EVENTS & SOCIAL

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FEATURED ARTICLES

Local Property News & Insights (pages 2 – 3)

With the tenth anniversary of the Village Green set for 2019, festival organisers Metal have decided to take a year out in 2018 so that they can prepare for a tenth anniversary special.

The Origins of Thorpe Bay (page 6)

Photo Competition (page 8)

For your chance to win this edition’s fantastic prize, a meal for two and a bottle of house wine at Cafe Masala, post your guess on our competition prize post on our Facebook page.

Property Apps We Love (page 8) Local Events (page 30)

Tops picks for the events happening in and around your area.

EXPERT PROPERTY OPINIONS

Our area spotlight on Thorpe Bay travels right back to the very first settlement in 10,000 BC through to the history of Thorpe Bay as we know it today.

A word from Cllr John Lamb, Leader of Southend Council (page 8) Mortgage Advice from Affinity Mortgages (page 12) Our in-house mortgage advisers from Affinity Mortgages provide some invaluable mortgage advice and insights.

Lettings Advice (page 18)

Although they understand that this will be disappointing news for many Village Green fans, they are going to take the year out to come up with some new ideas and try to make 2019 the best year yet. The

HOT TOPIC

GRAND PLANS

F I N A L LY A P P R O V E D

Richard reviews the Thorpe Bay property market and reveals Hair & Son’s success as the most successful estate agent in the Thorpe Bay area.

Commercial Property News (page 19)

Is Your Home Charged with the Right Kind of Electricity? (page 5)

BUYING, SELLING & RENTING

The UK House Price Index 2017 (page 9) Richard evaluates the figures jointly produced by the Land Registry and Office for National Statistics and what they mean for the local property market.

What do I do if I receive a Party Wall Notice? (page 9)

Auctioneer and property expert David Plaskow explores your options should you receive a Party Wall Notice from a neighbour.

Lettings (page 10)

Meet the lettings team and read about the latest market trends, lettings insights and properties available.

What else is going on in the area? Here we take a look at the latest stories. Following years of going back and forth between the Grand developer Mick Norcross, and the Southend Council development committee, the latest plans for a conversion of 18 flats, a restaurant, wine bar and health club have finally, officially been approved. The plans to restore and transform the iconic Leigh building were accepted as the vote was won fifteen to two in favour. Many have been following the Grand’s

journey since it was bought by Norcross in 2011 and will be relieved to hear that a piece of Leigh’s heritage will be preserved for many more years to come. The development plans include a wine bar and health club at the basement level, a 144-seat restaurant and brasserie on the ground floor with external raised terrace and outdoor seating, and 18 flats to the upper three floors with a rooftop terrace. With plans to start work as soon as possible, the renovation is expected to take around 18 months.

Auctions (page 14)

FAREWELL TO THE

LYNN TAIT GALLERY Following the sad news of the death of local artist and business woman Lynn Tait back in June, her family recently made the decision to close the Lynn Tait Gallery in Old Leigh on Christmas Eve.

Take a look at the lots available at our upcoming 12th December auction at Saxon Hall and find out more about the success at our previous auctions.

Southend on Sea (page 22) Leigh on Sea (page 24)

ORIGINAL CHARM

Both of these properties offer good living areas with beautiful period features including stained glass windows, original internal doors and wooden staircase.

TOWN CENTRE OFFICE

Thorpe Bay (page 26)

BLOCK FLAT PLANS

Commercial Properties (page 28)

as Merry Chrarisfrtm om us all!

Having stood empty since 1989, new plans have been submitted to Southend Council to transform the former 10-storey Prudential office block located on Elmer Approach into a 13-storey block of flats.

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Village Green Festival which welcomes over 20,000 visitors a year with audiences travelling from as far as the Lake District, Cornwall and Wales, is a fantastic stage for established and upcoming artists and a great opportunity for local artists and performers to showcase their talents. This year, the festival welcomed 21,000 visitors, worked alongside 663 artists (449 local, 156 UK and 58 international), partnered with 28 schools and delivered workshops to 4,980 young people. We look forward to its return!

TALK OF THE TOWN

Laurence Cox discusses a landlord’s responsibilities when renting out a property.

The Thorpe Bay Property Market (page 4)

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This large detached seven bedroom house in Westcliff retains many of its original features, although it is in need of full modernisation. It is within a short walking distance from Hamlet Court Road and Westcliff Station. A rare find.

£450,000 This three bedroom semi-detached house in Leigh offers an array of period features including stained glass windows, as well as an attractive staircase. It is close to local amenities and schools.

Having established the business in 1986, Lynn opened her first shop at 59 High Street Old Leigh and later moved to the present site which originally stood as a derelict foundry. The quality greetings cards and gift business will cease trading on the 24th December, but the Tait family already have plans to reopen the premises as a new business at a later date.

Following previous failed development plans such as a hotel, the new plans include three additional floors and 24 one, two and three bedroom flats. It is hoped the development will help to enhance the viewpoint of the adjacent Essex University student campus and bring more life back into this part of the town. If this development is successful, with its prime location, there’s no doubt it’ll be as popular as other recent office conversion developments in the area.


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EXPERT INSIGHT

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The Thorpe Bay Property Market

Thinking of selling your property?

BY RICHARD HAIR

Each edition, Anita Hair uncovers the best ways to optimise the value of your property so that it achieves the highest sale price possible.

Our Senior Partner and former President of the National Association of Estate Agents, Richard Hair, reviews the Thorpe Bay property market and how Hair & Son have fared against other estate agents in the area.

Thorpe Bay is very fortunate that unlike so much of the country, there has been very little change to its core, with Thorpe Bay remaining a very quiet and pleasant place to shop – despite now having seven estate agents. As can be seen from the spotlight article, Thorpe Bay has so much to offer and continues to appeal to young and old.

Unlike Southend, Thorpe Bay has been largely unaffected by major construction projects creating an oversupply of new and converted properties. The Burges Estate, with its very useful covenants continues to avoid any huge redevelopments, so helping to retain and improve the property values. The housing market is very strongly governed by the balance of supply and demand. As long as Thorpe Hall Golf Club remains, there is little land left for redevelopment and, hopefully, little chance of Thorpe Bay losing its quiet seaside charm.

Thorpe Bay has always been a little different to the other parts of the town in that it has a special appeal to commuters with the station so central. For younger millennials, there are so many sporting options, and for the more mature home movers there are some of the highest quality bungalows, chalets and flats. It is also very flat, which has its own benefits to the older generation.

As you can see from our house price index article on page 9, it is clear that selling property is becoming more difficult for us estate agents and we are having to work harder for every sale. There is plenty of good news though.

and can now present local property to a much, much wider audience than ever before.

Hair & Son have, over the last 20 years, held a database of buyers, sellers, landlords, management clients and property investors. We have worked very hard over the last few months to get this database up and working

The housing market here has very much followed the national trends with house price inflation falling.

THORPE BAY’S MOST SUCCESSFUL AGENT

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THORPE BAY AGENTS’ SALES SUCCESS RATE

PERCENTAGE OF THORPE BAY AGENTS’ PROPERTIES WHERE THE ASKING PRICE HAD TO BE REDUCED BEFORE SELLING

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Not only has the placement of sockets changed over the years but the shape and type of ‘3-pin’ sockets have also been revised. It is unlikely that many properties have the former round 3-pin socket style, but you may come across such sockets during renovation projects. Sockets at floor level should be raised so they are not damaged by furniture, children’s toys or the vacuum cleaner. It is now customary to have sockets 30 cm above the floor or even higher in bedrooms, kitchens, studies, games rooms or for the elderly or disabled. Sockets can now even include USB points so you are not forever searching for your phone or iPad charger!

POP UP, FLIP TOP, VERTICAL & BRIDGE SOCKETS

Needless to say, rewiring is a messy and disruptive business as it happens in two stages:

WATER & ELECTRICITY DON’T MIX

When showing people around a property invariably they will ask to see the ‘fuse box’, now called a ‘consumer unit’. Apart from Health and Safety reasons, this highlights another important reason for wiring a property correctly. The modern consumer unit will have circuit breakers and residual circuit devices (RCDs). The old fuse boxes used to have wooden backs which could be flammable, so replacing these would be a must. Also, as over the years you would have increased your electric consumption, the wiring and fuses need to be modern enough to ‘carry the load’.

You also now have the opportunity of having your sockets hidden away completely until you need to use them. These can be pop up, flip top, vertical, bridge sockets and many more alternatives. Before you decide which might be best for you, have a look online or check with your local electrical shop to see which of these options would work best for you.

Using electrical equipment anywhere near water is obviously not a good idea unless you have the correct insulation required in place or you use the appropriate plug/adaptor. Hair dryers and straighteners not only could cause an electric shock if they were near water, but could leave unsightly marks on surfaces without any protection. Anything plugged into a 2-pin shaver socket in a bathroom must be the correct voltage to be safe. Again, there will be lots of electrical appliances in the kitchen where you have the risk of using them with recently washed or wet hands. The garden too is a place where water and electrics could unhappily coincide, so please be aware and arrange to have outdoor sockets for all lighting, pond/pool equipment and electrical gardening/shed tools.

SMART HOME SOLUTIONS

With the 21st century comes intelligent technology which will not only change the way you use electricity, but will change the way electricity can work for you. Smart Home technology will bring hi-tech aspects to your home including home networking, the ability to distribute audio and TV, control the lighting, home automation and add extra security measures. This can be wired or wireless depending on how good your Wi-Fi works within the home. So as Christmas draws near, you can set everything up to have the heating and lights on, the Christmas music playing and the Christmas tree lights all flickering as you open your front door!

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Agent 2

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Agent 3

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Agent 4

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Agent 6

Agent 5

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Agent 4

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Agent 3

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Agent 2

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relatively low voltages involved.

SOCKETS

Any property that has not had the wiring touched or rewired over the last 20-30 years should consider having some work done. Not because the wiring will necessarily be faulty, but because when the wiring was installed the amount of electrical goods and services run through the wiring, was considerably less than today and therefore reviewing the state of play would be prudent.

CONSUMER UNITS (FUSE BOXES)

lifespan, little or no maintenance is required,

LOWEST FAILURE RATE IN THORPE BAY

REWIRING

Before beginning any work, I suggest you visit www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk which gives comprehensive advice about all the requirements of Building Regulations. It will inform you if you have to notify anyone of your pending work, as well as provide some Health and Safety advice which is essential when dealing with ‘live wires’. It is better to check the Building Regulations before you start as you will need to have the correct paperwork if you are looking to sell in the future.

and electrical safety is high because of the

HAIR & SON

I was recently talking to someone who said they still have their electric sockets at floor/skirting board level which got me thinking – do we ever consider if our home electrics need updating? Here are a few ideas to think about which should add value and safety to your home.

Second fix – this is when everything is joined up and made ‘live’ and when the sockets, lights and switches are fitted

We are not the largest agent in the county, but continue to work as the MOST SUCCESSFUL agent in the area. Hair & Son are delighted to have just been awarded Best Independent Estate Agents - Essex.

The good news – the 16,000 making a huge difference

We use electricity from the minute we wake up, throughout the day and even when we are sleeping – but are your electrics in need of a 21st century makeover?

First fix – this is when the cables and wiring are installed

All estate agents run a small database of buyers, advertise locally and through the various property portals but we have been amazed to find so many of our sales resulting from contact with people we know. Like most agents we used to maintain a database of a few hundred qualified buyers but we now have access to over 16,000 property people.

Receiving such an award persuaded us to do some very detailed research to see exactly how Hair & Son compared to the six other agents in The Broadway. The results were a very nice surprise. As you can see from the two sets of statistics below, 2017 has been an exceptional year for us with Hair & Son outperforming all other agents on both these vital statistics.

Is Your Home Charged with the Right Kind of Electricity?

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AREA SPOTLIGHT

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PROPERTIES Many thanks to Victor Knill, author of ‘The Island Church’, a history St Augustine’s Church, Thorpe Bay, at the tender age of 98 he has passed us much of the very useful historical information included in our Thorpe Bay spotlight. We take a look right back to the early origins of the area, through to the history of Thorpe Bay as we know it today.

Centuries later Thorpe Hall, one of the two ancient

The Thorpe Bay area has been inhabited since the dim

Estate began, with the purchase by a family from

and distant past and much of it was formally known as Southchurch Marshes. Bournes Green, which is the most northerly part of Thorpe Bay, was named after the stream which formerly ran from Samuel’s Farm in Shoebury Road into the eastern mere, slightly north of the present railway bridge in Thorpe Hall Avenue. It is thought to be the oldest known inhabited part of the

1907. Sport and leisure facilities continued to grow and form across the town with Thorpe Bay Lawn Tennis Club formed 1912, Thorpe Bay Bowling Club founded in 1923 and Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

The history of Thorpe Bay as we know it today can be

Northern Ireland of two farms; one was known as

village in the mere, connected to the mainland by a causeway near where the railway bridge is now. This extensive settlement was occupied in the first century and possibly later. In the book ‘Our Town’ by Donal Glennie, it is stated that it consisted probably of huts of wattle and daub with earth floors, erected on platforms

Value increase: 99.1%

DETACHED BUNGALOW

3 BED / 1 BATH

This bungalow with 60' frontage, is a few hundred yards from Thorpe Bay Broadway and under half a mile from Thorpe Bay Station.

Thorpe Hall and the other known as South Shoebury Hall Farm. The Burges family came from Parkanaur Castle in Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland hence the many Irish road names on today’s Burges Estate including Tyrone Road, Leitrim and Ulster Avenue.

There was a settlement on the northern bank of the

congestion in the original settlement, they built a lake

£460,000

traced to the year 1855 when the story of the Burges

(BERA) www.bera.co.uk who have fought long and

West Alpine settlers arrived. Due possibly to

12 years ago a similar property sold for £231,000.

established in 1948.

work of The Burges Estate Residents Association

were trading with the Continent, and by about 800 BC

3 BED / 1 BATH

This well maintained property is located on the popular Burges Estate within easy reach of local shops and transport links.

the clubhouse of the local Thorpe Hall Golf Club in

Today, the Burges Estate benefits greatly from the

(about 10,000 BC) or earlier. By 1,000 BC the occupants

HOW WE RATE THORPE BAY

manors in this district, was built in 1688 and became

Borough of Southend-on-Sea.

mere, possibly dating from the Palaeolithic Period

DETACHED CHALET

hard to ensure the estate maintains its rich heritage. Modern Thorpe Bay is a wonderful place to live with

£600,000

3 years ago a similar property sold for £440,000.

Value increase: 36%

APARTMENT

2 BED / 1 BATH

This well presented second floor flat with balcony is situated about a hundred yards from St. Augustine’s Church.

Thorpe Bay Broadway and St Augustine’s Church at its centre together with an impressive array of leisure and sporting facilities all within roughly just one square mile. With excellent facilities including Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Thorpe Bay Yacht Club, Thorpe Bay Bowling Club, various bridge clubs, Thorpe Bay Lawn Tennis Club and gym DW Fitness, along with the sea and countryside on two opposing boundaries, there’s

£265,000

13 years ago a similar property sold for £148,000. Value increase: 79%

so much to do in this small section of Southend.

fixed on piles driven into the marsh, or an island which LANDSCAPE

THE ORIGINS OF

THORPE BAY In every issue of H+S The Property Magazine, we focus on a different location around Southend, analysing the key features of each area and looking at the stats that may influence your decision to buy, rent or open a business there. This issue the spotlight is on Thorpe Bay.

VALUE FOR MONEY

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AFFORDABILITY

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TRANSPORT

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SCHOOLS

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CULTURE

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SHOPPING

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FOOD & DRINK

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FITNESS & LEISURE

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INVESTMENT

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RATING Photos taken from 'The Island Church' by Victor Knill

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might have been artificial.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

At the time of the Norman Conquest, the Saxons, and

These premises are located on the North side of Southchurch Road, popularly known for its vast variety of retail shops and a short distance from Southend East Station.

probably the Danes, had been established in Thorpe Bay for several centuries. According to a survey in 1066

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AD, only 85 families were residing here; by 1088 AD this had increased to 92.

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for a three course Sunday lunch at the Roslin Hotel

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Members of the Thorpe Bay Lawn Tennis Club

from Thorpe Bay to London Fenchurch Street by train

£35 per round at Thorpe Hall Golf Club

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As 2017 draws to a close we take a detailed look at the local property market over the last twelve months.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to give you a brief update on some of the various schemes and projects that are going on within the Southend area.

The Council has also bought the old Gas Works site on the seafront, this will be used to provide car parking and will be an enabler to start our development of the Seaway Car Park. The Seaway development is another regeneration scheme and will be used to provide additional outlets which will help to expand what’s on offer in the High Street but also provide wet weather venues for our visitors and residents alike; part of the scheme will provide a multiplex cinema. The car parking will be replaced within the development and is scheduled in the first part of the project.

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Also on Victoria Avenue the old car park, which serves the Beecroft Art Gallery and Jazz Archive, will be redeveloped to provide more car parking to serve the local community and High Street. Following on will be the major redevelopment of the Queensway Estate. This will involve the demolition of the high rise flats, changing the road infrastructure around the estate and covering the underpass so that new pathways, cycle ways and landscaped garden areas will be incorporated to link up with the High Street and to help regeneration of the area. New homes will be built, which include modern flats and town houses; a number of which will be affordable. The whole scheme will take a number of years to complete, but consultation is going on now with the residents, and the Council is looking to proceed using a joint venture working with a developer; the whole project is expected over its lifetime to invest some £3-400 million and will be completed in different phases.

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Nearing completion is the redevelopment of the old office blocks on Victoria Avenue which are being converted to new apartments and will help with new living accommodation very close to the town centre. On the opposite side, just off Victoria Avenue, are more new homes being built on the old South Essex College site by Hollybrook, providing more new homes within the town.

Infrastructure improvements on the roads continue. The Kent Elms Junction is near to completion, following delays by various utility companies, and plans are already being progressed to restructure the Bell Junction and apply for the capital funding to alleviate another bottleneck to the town. This will help to keep traffic moving through the town, but also to and from the Airport, with smoother access and egress businesses will find the whole experience more conducive to working within the town. Our long-term plan is to build a new road to the east and we are already working with Rochford as they plan their “Garden Village” housing estate. We are supporting Essex for improvements to the whole of the A13 and A127, and Fairheads Green Roundabout on the A127/A130 has already got approval to increase the capacity. The Council has been instrumental in getting the Government to move forward and get the new crossing of the river at Thurrock/Dartford moving, and start to look at the next crossing further east in about 30/40 years with multi model transport facilities; it will be needed! The Airport Business Park is moving ahead at a great pace, the road into the area has been built and a new roundabout on Cherry Orchard way is completed. We have spent some £3 million already on opening up the site and have been awarded another £19.8 million towards the building of the Innovation Centre; businesses are already interested in taking space within the high-tech business park. The Airport itself is going from strength to strength, and the airport management are improving the experience of travellers regularly, bringing in more outlets and improving the facilities; Easy Jet passengers still rate it very highly and Easy Jet are to station another plane at Southend making it four in number opening up various new routes. Why not fly to the United States from Southend via Dublin, the great part is you clear U.S. Customs and Immigration Control at Dublin savings hours of waiting in the United States.

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There are a great many statistics published at this time of year relating to house prices rising or falling, depending where in the country you look. A number of banks, building societies, industry bodies, property

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The historical images in this publication have been kindly permitted for print by Southend Museums Service.

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If you receive a formal Notice under the Procedure the following notes should help you. If you are prepared to accept the surveyor Building Owner, you can appoint him or her to

full confidence in and these are the figures jointly produced by the

development works are occurring.

act as an Agreed Surveyor independently of

who has served the Notice upon you by the

both parties. The responsibility is to the

Land Registry and Office for National Statistics. Theirs is the only data covering the whole marketplace. The raw statistics indicate a slowing property market so I have had a look at the some of the

Award not the parties involved.

Adjoining Owner

reasons behind the change from an overheated to balanced market.

This is the owner of an adjoining property

National events have certainly played their part in the local housing

Notice under the Procedure. This note will be

market with a number of significant changes having significant

of interest to you if you have received a

effects. Major changes to stamp duty have started to cause problems

Notice or suspect that you may receive a

for a good number of buyers and sellers, with many homeowners only

Notice at some stage in the future.

now appreciating the additional costs of owning two or more homes.

below £925,000 paid less than before. In an attempt to reduce the level of buy-to-let sales, the latest punitive into effect from April 2016. One of the, apparently unintended,

This app allows you to place 3D true-to-scale models of a range of IKEA furniture products into spaces in your home so that you can visualise before you buy. If you are happy with the furniture you can also place your orders through this handy app. This is a great app to help give that designer look to your home.

BY DAVID PL ASKOW

This is the owner of the property where

3% extra stamp duty costs for anyone buying a second home came

IKEA Place

What do I do if I receive a Notice?

found over the years that there is only one set of statistics that I have

transactions. The upshot was that almost anyone buying a property

This app version of online property search portal OnTheMarket.com is a great resource for finding for sale and to let properties. At Hair & Son, we market all of our properties on OnTheMarket and Rightmove. You will generally find agents put their new properties onto OnTheMarket 48 hours before all the other portals so make sure you login and register for alerts on properties of your choice.

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996

portals and observers all come up with their own statistics but I have

introduced a much fairer scale of the tax charges to all property

OnTheMarket Property Search

PROFESSIONAL

Building Owner

The first changes to stamp duty came into effect in 2014 which

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consequences has meant that anyone owning a second home has to pay the 3% when they sell their primary residence and move to a new home. This year we have found a number of potential home movers who have baulked at this additional cost and decided to stay put.

close enough to the development to require

3. You dissent from the work, a dispute has arisen and you do not accept the surveyor who served the Notice for the Building Owner as an Agreed Surveyor and you wish to appoint your own surveyor. In those circumstances, we would be pleased

You have three options when completing the acknowledgement forms enclosed with the Notice.

to accept your instructions to work with the

1. You choose to consent to the works. If you consent to the works usually no further

complete

action is necessary. There is no Party Wall

guidance during the course of works should

Award

any situations develop.

or

Schedule

photographs

of

prepared

Condition before

or

Building Owner’s surveyor in the preparation of a Schedule of Condition, the Award and photographs. Your appointed surveyor would a

reinspection

after

the

development and be on hand to give you

works

commence and there is no re-inspection of

The reasonable fees of the Adjoining Owners,

your property following completion of the

which are primarily the surveyor’s fees, are

work.

normally recorded to be paid by the Building Owner under the Award.

2. You dissent from the work. On that basis, a deemed dispute or

David Plaskow FRICS and Stephen Ansell

difference has occurred between the

FRICS, both have at least 35 years’

parties. This is a technical term within the

experience of dealing with surveys and

Act. By dissenting you engage the next stage

inspections of residential and commercial

of the Party Wall Procedure which is an

property locally. We have both been dealing

inspection by a surveyor of the relevant

with the Party Wall Procedure since its

parts of your property. A Schedule of

inception around the country in 1996 and

more difficult and buying is a little easier.

Condition

with

would be pleased to assist both Building

photographs and an Award is created. The

Owners and Adjoining Owners in this type of

Now is the time for me to take a view on next year’s property market.

Award is a formal agreement setting out the

work.

All in all, we see signs of a very active but slowing marketplace so I’m

responsibilities and duties of the Building

going to suggest prices will continue to rise but the rate of increase

Owner and, in particular, a responsibility to

will slow and become more balanced and moving towards a buyers’

repair the Adjoining Owner’s property

market. Looking back to this time last year I see we predicted a strong

should it become damaged due to the works.

If you are lucky enough to have the funds to buy a new home before you sell yours you will be charged the extra 3% but you can claim that back, if you sell the first property with 18 months – and don’t own a third property. It appears that Brexit concerns and the recent rise in the Bank of England base lending rate have also slowed the market so we are now entering a more balanced market where selling is becoming a little

is

prepared

together

If you require any further information or possibly a guidance as to the cost of acting in your particular case, please contact us.

market but anticipated the slowdown in buy-to-let sales. I know that only a fool can confidently predict a year ahead, but we can all have a try so next year I expect to look back and find that property prices have risen by about 4%.

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More than an estate agent

EL EP HA NT TR AP S IN LE T TI NG S

LETTINGS

There is no doubt that there are many, many potential problems to trap the unwary landlord. We set out below a few of the main ones and would welcome your views on the others you have come across.

LUKE

SEAN

PETER

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Find the right tenant - High quality referencing is essential and helps to avoid later problems. Checks include County Court Judgement, Court Decrees, Credit History and Bankruptcy together with a Right to Rent and conversations with relevant personnel such as employers and previous landlords.

2

Detailed inventory - Over the years, we have developed a very strong inventory procedure and this really comes into its own when there are differences of opinion between tenant and agent as to whether a property has been left as it was found.

OLIVIA

3

Tenancy deposit regulations - Every deposit has to be registered and re-registered every time a tenancy is renewed. Failure to comply can result in a fine of 3x the monthly rent. It will also remove any opportunity to serve a Section 21 notice.

4

Handling complaints properly - Whatever happens, do not allow the property to fall into disrepair and be aware that a tenant can approach the local authority to complain if there are repairs needed. You have 14 days to respond to a tenant’s complaint.

5

Ensuring a clean exit for a tenant, whether good or not so good - Ensure you serve Section 21 at the correct time – a minimum of 2 months before the end and not less than 4 months after the start of the tenancy. Note how it needs to be served – preferably not by registered post!

MEET THE TEAM... SEAN ALLEN

LET TINGS MANAGER

Sean has been involved in various aspects of the property industry including residential sales and lettings since 1988. He has managed several successful branches during that time and now expertly manages the Hair & Son lettings department.

PETER WALSH

THE SIGNS OF SUCCESS Contact our letting office on 01702 34 11 77 to arrange a FREE Market Appraisal.

LET TINGS MANAGER RAYLEIGH

We are pleased to announce that Peter Walsh has joined Hair & Son at our Rayleigh branch as the Lettings Manager. Peter has over 10 years of experience in the lettings business, and has a good rapport when dealing with landlords and tenants. t. 01702 22 61 75

e. [email protected]

OLIVIA DEDMAN

LET TINGS NEGOTIATOR

Since joining the company in 2014, Olivia has become a great asset to the lettings department. She will assist you in locating and securing the right property for you. Olivia is also available to carry out market appraisals. t. 01702 34 11 77

LUKE BIRD

Having recently joined the lettings team, Luke is currently training as a lettings negotiator. He always strives to provide excellent customer service and assists the team in the viewing, application and referencing process. t. 01702 34 11 77

LETTINGS MARKET UPDATE We are pleased to be able to update you on current local rental values and trends. This data is taken from H&S letting transactions from the past 12 months across the South Essex area and provides a useful indication to both landlords and tenants.

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HAIR & SON THE ESTATE OFFICE

OCTOBER 2017

£794 pcm

£

OCTOBER 2016

CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL AT

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YEAR ON YEAR VALUE CHANGE FOR OCTOBER

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LAST QUARTER 2017

£715 pcm

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+ 19%

LAST QUARTER 2016

£708 pcm

YEAR ON YEAR VALUE CHANGE FOR LAST QUARTER

+ 0.9%

ROCHFORD

4 Bedroom Semi-Detached House

1 Bedroom Flat

A beautifully presented semi-detached house with FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS. Modern throughout. Lounge and separate dining room. Kitchen/diner with integrated oven and hob. Downstairs shower room. Family bathroom. Large garden. Off-road parking.

A ONE BEDROOM SECOND FLOOR FLAT in the heart of Rochford Square. Close to shops, station and bus routes. Large lounge, kitchen, white three piece bathroom/Wc. Newly decorated throughout. Suit working professional. No DSS/Top Ups. No Pets. No Sharers. Call to arrange a viewing.

Call Olivia for a viewing:

Call Luke for a viewing:

BUILD YOUR PORTFOLIO, INCREASE YOUR INCOME At Hair & Son, lettings no longer take a back seat to residential sales. With a substantial pool of tenants at our disposal and an intimate understanding of the local rental market that can only come with decades of experience, we help our clients to grow their portfolio and maximise their income. FIND OUT HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

£650 PCM

WESTCLIFF ON SEA

01702 34 11 77

£667 pcm

190 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 1PJ Tel: 01702 34 11 77

MERRY

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LET TINGS NEGOTIATOR

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MONEY MADE EASY

MORTGAGE MISCONCEPTIONS

5 MORTGAGE MISCONCEPTIONS EXPLAINED

Mortgage expert, Daniel Edwards,of Affinity Mortgages, gives his take on the latest financial issues affecting the property market.

1. NEW JOB

Sometimes certain circumstances will prohibit you from obtaining a mortgage. However, there are some misconceptions over certain situations where it may seem impossible, when in fact it is entirely possible. Here we debunk some mortgage myths…

I have met with plenty of clients that have not started looking for properties and subsequently lost out as they were under the understanding that they needed to be in a current position to apply. Although the majority of lenders will need at least one month’s payslip, we have lenders that will accept an application based on the fact you are starting a new job. The new start date has to be within 3 months at the point of application and a fully signed contract of employment and letter from HR management confirming said start date and salary would be required.

2. IN PROBATION IN CURRENT JOB

This ties in with above and again, many clients have not looked for properties until they are out of probation. Again, we have lenders that are happy to lend even if a job has only just started and you’re in probation.

3. ONE SET OF TRADING ACCOUNTS

In terms of questions about self-employment, this comes up a lot and is a very common occurrence. As long as you have been trading for at least one full year and have either company accounts or tax return figures, then we have lenders who are willing to lend based on this sole year. This will limit the lenders you can go to, so it would be prudent to have 2-years accounts and tax return figures. However, for those looking that do not have the sufficient 2-years…we have the lenders.

4. BUILDERS ON CIS PAYMENTS

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a tax deduction scheme which involves tax being deducted at source from payments which relate to construction work. CIS does not apply to payments made to employees, since payments to employees are covered by the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system of deduction of tax at source. We have many lenders that will take an average over a certain period. If you are on CIS payments be sure to speak to an adviser as many high-street lenders have strict rules on how they calculate your income.

5. MATERNITY PERIODS

We have seen many clients in this position. It seems that having a newborn falls in line with needing to upsize or move. However, many clients are fearful that due to their maternity pay they will be unable to find a lender. As long as you can demonstrate suitable proof via a letter from your HR department that confirms your return to work date and return to work income, then we have lenders that will take this income as your current and not your maternity or statutory maternity pay (SMP). We would always advise and assess your affordability during the period of maternity to make sure you could afford the payments on a lower wage.

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Mr & Mrs Jones are a married couple both aged 40 and weren’t sure whether they needed any type of protection, ‘they would deal with it if it happened’.

Katie & Lee – Leigh-on-Sea

We carried out a risk calculator based on their circumstances and were shocked to see the results:

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likelihood of any of the above happening

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01702 337003 www.affinity-mortgages.co.uk YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE Affinity Mortgages Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Please note some forms of bridging loans, hybrid bridge to let, buy to let and commercial mortgages may not be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We normally charge a fee for mortgage advice, however this will be dependent on your circumstances. For loans over £300,000 no fee will apply, however for loans of £299,999 and below our typical fee is £250.

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YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE. Conduct Authority do not regulate all types of mortgages. We normally charge a fee for mortgage advice, however this will be dependent on your circumstances. Our typical fee is £350

The sooner you get protection the less your monthly premiums will be. Delaying taking out cover could mean you end up paying more in total for protection over your life time. The earlier you take out cover, the more likely you are to pay a lower monthly premium, but you'll also be covered for a lot longer.

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Rob Hennessy Auction Manager t. 01702 39 49 59

[email protected]

CHRISTMAS 2017

For the current available lots at our upcoming 12th December auction take a look at page 15 – and there’s more to come! At the time of going to print there are more properties in the pipeline, so make sure you are registered to receive the Auction Catalogue by visiting hairandson.co.uk/auctions. There will be something for everyone, but in particular for developers, six of the lots so far are for improvement. Not to be left out, investors also have a great selection with a mixture of investments including mixed commercial, residential buy-to-let as well as a couple of Freehold investments.

LOTS INCLUDED IN OUR

DECEMBER AUCTION

HAIR & SON AUCTION

Our property experts are on hand to offer advice at every auction.

AUCTIONS

90% SUCCESS RATE

HIGHEST IN THE COUNTY

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MAR 2017

MAY 2017

JUL 2017

SUCCESS RATE

SUCCESS RATE

SUCCESS RATE

85%

100%

75%

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73 Princes Street, Southend on Sea

35 Gordon Road, Southend on Sea

Vacant Freehold house


Vacant Leasehold flat


*Guide Price:

£125,000

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*Guide Price:

£90,000

7

£180,000

*Guide Price:

8

43 Northview Drive, Westcliff on Sea

Ash Villa, Beach Road, Southend on Sea

3a St Marys Avenue, Southend on Sea

40 Mansfield Road, Ilford




Freehold investment

*Guide Price:

£90,000

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*Guide Price:

£80,000

10

*Guide Price:

£110,000

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£15,000

*Guide Price:

12

NEXT AUCTION

OCT 2017

100%

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18 Thornford Gardens, Southend on Sea

£330,000

3PM

Saxon Hall, Aviation Way, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6UN

4 The Gardens, Leigh on Sea

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T U E S D AY, 12TH DECEMBER

SUCCESS RATE

The best price for local properties are achieved in local auction rooms

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*Guide Price:

Don’t miss out! We look forward to seeing you all at Saxon Hall on the 12th December for a 3pm start.

PREVIOUS 2017 RESULTS

T U E S D AY, 12TH DECEMBER

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ALL

3PM

Saxon Hall, Aviation Way, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6UN

01702 39 49 59

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84 London Road, Southend on Sea

108b London Road, Southend on Sea

52-58 Southbourne Grove, Westcliff on Sea

Rear of 75 Westborough Road, Westcliff on Sea

Mixed commercial investment


Freehold investment

Former workshop

*Guide Price:

£240,000

*Guide Price:

£90,000

*Guide Price:

£25,000

*Guide Price:

£80,000

LOTS S OLD!

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A CALL FOR AUCTION LOTS There is still time to enter a property or parcel of land for our auction on the 12th December. More and more buyers are targeting auction sales as their primary route to market and we have a vast database of builders, developers, investors and cash buyers looking for that one-off special property deal. Get your property exposed to serious purchasers – they don't come to make up the numbers, they come to buy!

For further details and a FREE AUCTION APPRAISAL contact Rob Hennessy on 01702 39 49 59

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*NOTICE TO ALL BIDDERS

8 Westminster Mansions, Westcliff on Sea

14 Albany Avenue, Westcliff on Sea

44a Glendale Gardens, Leigh on Sea

Leasehold investment

Leasehold investment


*Guide Price:

£105,000

*Guide Price:

£200,000

*Guide Price:

£155,000

We issue a Guide Price for each property. This is not the same as the reserve price which is the undisclosed figure below which the property will not be sold “under the hammer”. The guide prices are usually set at the lower end of the vendor’s expectations. Guide prices are sometimes adjusted between publication of the catalogue and the Auction sale, these adjustments are shown on our website. They can go up especially if pre Auction offers are received and declined in excess of the guide, or they can go down. Within the industry the reserve is expected to be within 10% of the final Guide Price. As a general rule our reserves over the past year have not exceeded the price guides in the catalogue.

T O L H U R S T FISHER

Stacey’s

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S O L I C I T O R S

AUCTIONEERS AND VALUERS Since 1947

W H E N S O U N D L E G A L A DV I C E R E A L L Y M AT T E R S

Our conveyancing team has assisted many people in buying and selling their home. At whatever stage you are in the process, Tolhurst Fisher will guide you through the transaction with the knowledge that our experienced experts are dealing with all the legal issues for you. Our dedicated team offer a range of services, including: Buying or selling a New Home Buy To Let

Sold For

£5,200 SOUTHEND OFFICE

MID-ESSEX OFFICE

Our Southend office remains at Trafalgar House, Nelson Street, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1EF Our Chelmsford Office has relocated to our new rural mid-Essex location: Whitelands, Terling Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex CM3 3AG

Shared Ownership Tenants Right to Buy

Quality gents Rolex watch 18ct gold Oyster Perpetual day-date with a diamond studded bezel with full day aperture above the crown, working order

Remortgage

W E L OO K F O RWA R D TO H E A R I N G F R O M YO U

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A collection of 52 boxed Matchbox 1-75 series model vehicles

Sold For

£600

Stacey’s are a family run business that has been established since 1947. For 70 years numerous fine antiques and collectables have been sold through their auction sales. Since 2005, the business has been continued under the third generation of Stacey's and has been located in the heart of Rayleigh for the last 8 years. They are proud to continue the family business and along with a professional team, look forward to offering you a personal, high quality and qualified service. Stacey's prides itself on being able to give maximum coverage to all of the sales in the form of advertising with trade and local press, regular social media updates, customer email alerts and a monthly newsletter, a colour illustrated catalogue with high quality images and online with global live bidding. Stacey’s regularly host specialist auction sales including Toys & Models, Militaria, Jewellery & Watches and Rock & Retro. Stacey’s are proud to be members of SOFAA the only professional body exclusively representing fine art auctioneers and valuers in the UK. The membership includes a significant number of the leading provincial specialist auctioneers.

celebrating

70 years

www.staceyauction.com Working with Hair & Son through the generations!

A 1960/61 Fender Stratocaster in red with white scratchplate with vintage Jennings hard case (probably the original case)

Sold For

£10,000

A George III figure head carving of Nelson with finely carved detailing, height approx 98cm

Sold For

£13,500

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CHRISTMAS 2017

LETTINGS

BY L AURENCE COX

Renting out a Property:

Laurence Cox has been at the forefront of the property market since 1988.

A Landlord’s Legal Responsibilities Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, renting out a residential property comes with a number of hurdles and deciphering whose responsibility is whose can be difficult to navigate. It should go without saying that the vast majority of landlords are aware of their legal obligations but if they fail to implement some of these effectively, then they run the risk of losing the right to serve a valid Section 21 Notice of Possession. It is therefore imperative to ensure that any rental property is well-managed. Here you can find a list of a landlord’s key responsibilities when renting out a property:

Payment of Rent & Administration Fees It is important to be clear as to what money is being taken from the tenant. For example, advance rent and non-returnable administration fees should not be confused with deposits.

Licensable HMOs If the property being rented has multiple occupants, for example a shared flat or bedsit, then you may need to seek out a HMO licence from your local authority. You should always contact them to discuss their licensing requirements.

Electrical Inspections

Gas Safety If there are gas appliances in the property that are provided by the landlord, the landlord has a duty to carry out annual gas safety checks. These must be performed by an engineer who is registered on the Gas Safety Register and a copy of the gas certificate must be provided to the tenant.

Fire Safety Order There must be a risk assessment in place that complies with the Fire Safety Order. This is only in the case of flats, bedsits and hostels and does not apply to shared houses or single dwelling lets.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) An EPC must be in place before a tenant moves into any property and a copy of the certificate must be supplied to the tenant. If this is not provided, you cannot serve a Section 21 Notice in England. Both Landlord and Agent could be liable for a fine for failure to provide an EPC to a Tenant.

Deposit If you take a deposit from a tenant under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, the deposit must be protected under a Tenancy Deposit Scheme. The tenant should also be provided with a Prescribed Information Sheet within 30 days of paying the deposit.

Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarms in Non-HMOs

Again, if your property has multiple occupants then it is likely you will have to provide an electrical safety check by a competent electrician every five years, even if a licence is not required.

Every floor of a property must have a smoke alarm, as well as a carbon monoxide alarm in rooms where there is a solid fuel burning appliance. This is a legal requirement for landlords in England and applies to most tenancies, though there are exceptions.

Electrical Appliances

Prescribed Information

It is a landlord’s responsibility to ensure that any electrical appliances supplied with the property are safe when the property is being let.

Landlords in England must provide the tenant with an up to date copy of the Prescribed Information Sheet: ‘How to rent: the checklist for renting in England’.

Right to Rent Checks

If a landlord fails to perform a risk assessment for Legionnaires’ Disease, they could be issued with a fine. The risk assessment required depends on the type of property and does not always involve extensive water sampling tests.

Duty to Publicise Fees & Redress Schemes

Illegal Eviction/Harassment

M A D E -T O - M E A S U R E P R O P E R T Y M A N A G E M E N T

Christmas shopping is in full swing and Santa Claus is having to be in hundreds of different places, all at once – that’s magic! Regrettably there is no magic wand for the High Street this jolly season. In October both the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported that retail sales are falling at their fastest rate since the height of the recession in 2009. October saw a rise of just 0.2% compared with the same month last year, and 2.3% in September. Both organisations draw their figures from different sources, however, both organisations tell the same story of a downward trend in consumer spending. This is negative news for the retail sector in the first month of the crucial run up to Christmas, but good news for shoppers who can expect retailers to discount their goods prior to Christmas. Southend High Street seems to echo out what the CBI/BRC are saying as we have more empty shops or those filled by temporary traders than we have seen for some considerable time. Households are reining back on spending as inflation starts to eat into their disposable income. We are all seeing the price of our weekly shop increase, as well as mortgage repayments following the first increase in interest rates for 10 years to a heady 0.5%. Some of us remember interest rates at 16%, although house prices were not at the level they are today, swings and roundabouts I guess. They too were challenging times.

Philip Hammond referred to a “cloud of uncertainty” surrounding Brexit. Businesses and consumers are holding back from making investment decisions because they are waiting to see “what the direction of travel is” once we leave the European Union. We have heard a grim forecast from the Bank of England which estimates that as many as 75,000 jobs could be lost in the financial sector as a result of Brexit. In an effort to try and counter this, both small and large investors alike are seeking investments which provide them with long term income beyond potential challenges of Brexit. Hence investments with a tangible income stream of 10 years or more are realising strong prices. One tiny cloud on that horizon is that, however long the income stream appears to be, even the biggest names on the High Street can go bust – the likes of BHS come to mind. However, all is not doom and gloom, at local level it is brisk business as usual in our Commercial Department. Prices for commercial freehold sales are holding up – November saw completion of a sale of a freehold industrial unit in Basildon, the unit was 2650 sq ft and a full mezzanine and on a site of approximately 0.35 acre – our clients realised comfortably in excess of £500,000 for their property. We experienced excellent demand for that property and could have sold at least six more similar premises – had we had that magic wand I spoke of earlier! This was an owner occupier buyer, however many investors are turning to industrial investments to purchase for their pension funds, hence strong prices for such properties are being obtained both by private treaty and in the auction environment.

COMMERCIAL

B Y D I A N E TA I T

Generally landlords are enjoying full or near full occupancy of their industrial estates and we are finding that long void periods are a thing of the past at the moment. The industrial sector of the commercial market continues to outperform the retail and office sectors. Good news indeed for our manufacturing sector which needs to be nurtured and grown in order to claw back at least some of what has been outsourced to the Far East. Well I have chatted for long enough now, and all that remains is for myself and my colleagues in the Commercial Department to wish all our readers a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Prosperous 2018.

Commercial Manager, Diane Tait, has a wealth of experience in the sale and letting of all types of commercial property and has been a valued member of the Hair & Son team for more than 25 years. Combining industry expertise with local knowledge, Diane ensures your property is sold or let for the best possible price.

We have recently started the ball rolling for the construction of two new warehouses on the Stadium Way Estate in Rayleigh. The sizes will be approximately 2,500 sq ft and 4,500 sq ft. Providing planning permission is granted we would expect the units to be ready for occupation not later than the middle of 2018. If you think that they might be of interest to your company, please feel free to call us on 01702 22 61 60.

Legionella Assessment

A landlord must check that a tenant can legally rent a residential property in England. This will apply for all tenants over the age of 18 and will involve checking the original documents that allow the tenant to live in the UK and making copies of these documents.

It is now a legal requirement for letting and management agents in England and Wales to publicise details of their fees, state whether they have client money protection and give the name of the redress scheme of which they are a member. This is compulsory for agents.

RETAIL SALES FALL AT FASTEST RATE SINCE 2009 RECESSION

Tenants should never be harassed and it is unlawful to evict a tenant without a Court Order. A tenant cannot simply be evicted if they are in arrears or breaking the terms of their tenancy – a possession order must be received from the Court and enforced by the Court Bailiff.


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Sales Honours Congratulations to our sales offices. As you will see from earlier in the magazine, we have just been voted the Best Independent Agent in Essex. We are very, very pleased to have received this award. You are never entirely sure how awards such as this come about but hope that it is a fair reflection of the efforts we have put in over the last few years to ensure we offer a service that is second to none.

St. James Avenue, Thorpe Bay 3 BED 1 BATH This detached bungalow is close to Thorpe Bay Broadway and less than half a mile from the train station.

It might of course be as a result of any number of our initiatives including our expanding social network, our outstanding staff and quite possibly the fact that we offer the largest database of buyers in the whole area. Whatever the reason, we are naturally delighted.

Two steps ahead of the market If you are keen to take advantage of the New Year housing market please give us a call over the next couple of weeks as we are already putting everything in place for 2018. We can measure up the property, take all the photos, prepare the floor plans and order the EPC in readiness for selling but leave you and the family in peace over the Christmas holidays. We have one or two marketing surprises for the New Year to make sure your home stands out from all the others. Please give us a call to find out how and, maybe, book us in early to make sure we get the chance to ensure you have an unfair advantage over the rest.

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Thorpe Esplanade, Thorpe Bay 3 BED 3 BATH This ground floor seafront apartment has fantastic views of the Estuary and its own private garden and garage.

£775,000

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CHRISTMAS 2017


WESTCLIFF ON SEA

HAIR & SON

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£320,000

4 Bedroom End Terraced House

THE ESTATE OFFICE

Well presented vacant four bedroom end terraced house which has been cleverly extended into the roof space to provide a large master bedroom. The ground floor has an open-plan layout with lovely fitted kitchen/diner with double doors opening onto the lounge. Along with the added benefits of gas central heating and double glazing, the property is also being offered with vacant possession, call now to view.

SOUTHEND ON SEA

WESTCLIFF ON SEA

£335,000

Call for a viewing:

4 Bedroom Semi-Detached House A beautiful home presented in fantastic condition and offering vast accommodation, this wonderful four bedroom semi-detached house boasts modern accommodation throughout with twists of original features. The entrance hall leads through to the lovely lounge followed by a second reception room and to the rear of the property there is a high gloss kitchen/diner with doors opening out onto the landscaped rear garden. Not to be missed!

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Wonderfully presented two double bedroom first floor flat with a long 187 year lease and the benefit of off-road parking. The flat has a very inviting open-plan living room and modern kitchen and is in a fantastic location for access to Westcliff mainline railway station, the local shops, bars and restaurants within Hamlet Court Road and Southend Town Centre. Leasehold.

£225,000 WESTCLIFF ON SEA

1 Bedroom Apartment

4 Bedroom Town House

We are delighted to offer for sale this luxury one bedroom retirement apartment in a sought-after development, located in a favoured position south of the London Road and within a short distance of bus routes and Chalkwell Park. Leasehold.

This four bedroom town house is arranged over three floors with a ground floor shower room and Wc along with a top floor bathroom. Benefitting from off-road parking plus integral garage with the advantage of no onward chain.

Call for a viewing:

Call for a viewing:

01702 34 11 77

01702 34 11 77

SOUTHEND ON SEA

£220,000

2 Bedroom Flat

01702 34 11 77

WESTCLIFF ON SEA

£225,000

WESTCLIFF ON SEA

01702 34 11 77

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£370,000

£280,000 SOUTHEND ON SEA

3 Bedroom Mid-Terraced House

3 Bedroom Detached House

Three bedroom mid-terraced house in need of modernisation offering great potential, located within close proximity of Southchurch Road and Southend East Railway Station. The property is ideally suited to a buy-to-let investor or a first time buyer.

We are delighted to welcome to the market this well-proportioned three bedroom bungalow which needs modernisation but offers fantastic potential and has a beautiful south backing garden plus off-road parking.

Call for a viewing:

Call for a viewing:

01702 34 11 77

01702 34 11 77

WESTCLIFF ON SEA



This refurbished four double bedroom semi-detached house has some very impressive accommodation with a large lounge, separate dining room, good size breakfast room and new modern fitted kitchen, driveway to the side with parking and offered with vacant possession.

Good size three bedroom house available for immediate occupation and keys are held for viewings. The ground floor has a large lounge, separate dining room and kitchen with three bedrooms to the first floor and a balcony to the rear.

Call for a viewing:

Call for a viewing:

01702 34 11 77

01702 34 11 77

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Southend’s Premier

Independent Builders Merchant Decorating Equipment / Guttering / Ironmongery / Kitchen Sinks / Fixings & Accessories / Plumbing / Taps / Showers

Bentalls Close, Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2 5PT

£295,000

SOUTHEND ON SEA

Tiles / Bathrooms / Gas / Glass / Shingle / Bricks & Blocks / Paint /

190 London Road Southend-on-Sea Essex SS1 1PJ

01702 34 11 77

Tel: 01702 463363 Email: [email protected]

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THE ESTATE OFFICE

Absolutely stunning! This three bedroom semi-detached house, located within walking distance of Chalkwell Station and Leigh Road with its shops and restaurants, offers ideal family living. Accommodation includes three good size bedrooms to the first floor plus a further study room. There is a beautiful Victorian style bathroom whilst to the ground floor is a lounge/diner and a good size kitchen/breakfast room. This is a must see home.

LEIGH ON SEA

LEIGH ON SEA

£950,000

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5 Bedroom Detached House Located just off Marine Parade, this wonderful detached house has been extended to provide large family living over three levels. The ground floor offers two light and airy reception rooms, cloakroom and kitchen, and on the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, one with en-suite and additional family bathroom. To the second floor is the master suite with dressing area and en-suite shower. A home retaining many character features.

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£500,000

Located close to Belfairs Woods and Golf Course on the Leigh/Hadleigh border, this wonderful detached bungalow is a real delight. With a large, light and airy lounge, well fitted kitchen and two bedrooms (formally three beds) and en-suite to master, the property gives a great feeling of space. Beautifully presented, with garage to side and the most picturesque secluded gardens. Must be viewed.

£350,000 LEIGH ON SEA


3 Bedroom Semi-Detached Bungalow

A deceptively large four double bedroom detached house located in a highly sought-after turning on the Hadleigh/Leigh border. Two reception rooms en-suite to master bedroom and a delightful 80' garden make this home a must see!

Situated on the highly sought-after Highlands Estate, we are delighted to offer for sale this immaculately presented three bedroom semi-detached bungalow. Features include modern fitted kitchen, impressive bathroom and a delightful secluded 60' garden. No onward chain.

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01702 47 00 66

01702 47 00 66

BENFLEET

£485,000

2 Bedroom Detached Bungalow

01702 47 00 66

HADLEIGH

£285,000

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LEIGH ON SEA

£185,000 EASTWOOD

3 Bedroom Chalet

2 Bedroom Apartment

A two/three bedroom semi-detached chalet offered for sale with no onward chain. Requiring some updating, the property offers huge space and potential. Lounge with separate dining room, ground floor shower room plus first floor bathroom. Viewing highly recommended.

Absolutely huge with no onward chain. Nearby shops, Lidl and Morrisons, bus routes and amenities. This large accommodation includes two good size bedrooms, lounge overlooking parkland, luxury re-fitted bathroom and garage.

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01702 47 00 66

01702 47 00 66

1528 London Road Leigh-on-Sea Essex SS9 2QH

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£515,000 LEIGH ON SEA



A beautifully presented extended and restored family house of great character and style situated in this quiet and much sought-after location close to local amenities. Three bedrooms, two large reception rooms, superb fitted kitchen and a delightful secluded garden make this a must see.

Tastefully improved, this two bedroom end of terrace cottage offers a lovely home convenient for good local shopping facilities plus Belfairs Woods and Golf Course. Front lounge, separate dining room, compact kitchen and first floor shower room with Wc. 60' rear garden.

Call for a viewing:

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01702 47 00 66

01702 47 00 66

Trusted electricians to the Southend community for over 70 years 01702 467353

www.gpmason.co.uk

Electrical Services

From domestic sockets and rewires to large-scale design and installation, we provide professional, reliable services to residential and commercial customers. Call 01702 467353 or visit www.gpmason.co.uk to book a no-obligation quote.

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£460,000


THE ESTATE OFFICE

With a wealth of charm and character this well maintained 3 bedroom detached chalet style property is located on the popular Burges Estate within easy reach of local shops and transport links

T H O R P E B AY

Internally, the property is well kept and consists of 2 reception rooms, fitted kitchen, useful utility room, 2 doubled bedrooms and a single room and a modern fitted shower room. The mature rear garden measure approx 60’ in length.

SHOEBURYNESS

£239,995

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2 Bedroom Mid-Terraced House A much improved two double bedroom house which has been tastefully decorated and well maintained by the current vendor, situated close St George's Catholic School and within easy access to local bus routes and mainline railway station. The property boasts well planned living accommodation which includes a 24’8 lounge/diner, modern fitted kitchen, recently fitted shower room and a low maintenance rear garden with detached garage to rear.

Call for a viewing:

T H O R P E B AY

01702 58 22 55

£600,000

3 Bedroom Detached Bungalow This huge detached property is possibly one of the very largest bungalows standing on one of the very largest plots on the Burges Estate. Although in need of modernisation and redecoration, the bungalow has been untouched for many years and retains a number of original features.

01702 58 22 55

Within walking distance to the shops in The Broadway, mainline train station and the seafront, this property truly warrants an internal viewing.

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£265,000 Call for a viewing:

SHOEBURYNESS

SOUTHEND ON SEA

1 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedroom Apartment

Hair & Son are delighted to bring to the market this well maintained one double bedroom purpose built second floor flat located in a popular location which is an ideal investment or first time purchase. Leasehold.

Within a few hundred yards from Thorpe Bay Broadway’s shops, this well presented 2nd floor flat with a large south facing lounge, a balcony off, 2 double bedrooms, fitted kitchen, bathroom, communal gardens and garage warrants an internal viewing.

Call for a viewing:

Call for a viewing:

01702 58 22 55

01702 58 22 55

£295,000

£330,000

SOUTHEND ON SEA

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2 Bedroom Ground Floor Flat

Hair & Son welcome to the market this 2 bedroom mid-terraced house ideally located just a short stroll away from the seafront and Southchurch Park. The property benefits from a wealth of charm and boasts an open-planned lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

This exceptional ground floor flat is situated in this much sought-after block with lovely garden and private patio with views across the third green of Thorpe Hall Golf Club. The flat is exceptionally well presented and much improved with modern uPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating. Share of Freehold.

Call for a viewing:

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01702 58 22 55

01702 58 22 55

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£375,000 SHOEBURYNESS

£585,000 T H O R P E B AY



Located in this popular residential location within easy reach of local shops, schools and transport links, Hair & Son are delighted to offer for sale this well presented 3 bedroom semi-detached house with a 100’ garden which is beautifully laid out.

A four bedroom DETACHED HOUSE standing on a large corner plot overlooking the pretty brook which runs through Willingale Way. Requiring modernisation, this property is an ideal opportunity for a family to put their own stamp on.

Call for a viewing:

Call for a viewing:

01702 58 22 55

01702 58 22 55

OPENING HOURS

Mon – Fri: 9:30am - 5:30pm

Sat: 9:00am - 5:30pm

01702 348234 [email protected] 144-146 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1PH

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£320,000

HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY AND 3 BED ACCOMMODATION H A R T I N G TO N R OA D, S O U T H E N D O N S E A 475 sq ft (44.1 sq m)

2,050 sq ft (189 sq m)

COMMERCIAL

The property comprises of a workshop and office. The property is of brick construction and has minimum 12' eaves height. The workshop benefits from 3 phase power, a gas supply. 10' wide loading door to rear. Small partitioned office to front, male and female Wcs.

Hair & Son’s Commercial Department operates from within the company’s building at 200 London Road, Southend, which has been its home for over 20 years.

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The Department has been serving the business community of both the Southend Borough and surrounding areas for in excess of fifty years, however following the company’s recent expansion to incorporate the Rona Partnership, our net has stretched further afield and we encompass areas as far north as Colchester and Chelmsford, and Thurrock to the west.

£10,500 pax

We have a vast wealth of knowledge in the Commercial sector of the property market which serves us well in providing a comprehensive service to meet the needs of both landlords and tenants. It is always our aim to provide both landlords and tenants with the best possible advice and guidance. As a landlord looking for a new tenant we can help you find one. We offer a full referencing procedure to ensure that all tenants are thoroughly checked to ensure their financial viability – this is so important for both landlord and tenant and ensures a positive relationship for both sides in the months and years to come. If you are just starting out and need help to find your first investment, we will strive to provide good and sound advice throughout the process. If you have an established portfolio and are thinking of selling, we offer free marketing appraisals and provide honest, no frills advice, to ensure that you realise the best price for your property. We continually match the right person with the right property. Whatever your property requirements, we aim to provide a personal service which is tailored to meet your individual needs. Please call us or call into the office to discuss your requirements.


Tel: 01702 39 49 59

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Hair & Son LLP

@HairandSonLLP

Hair & Son LLP


01702 39 49 59

£8,000 pax DETACHED OFFICE BUILDING - TO LET K E LV E D O N , C O L C H E S T E R 981 sq ft (91.1 sq m)

WORKSHOP - TO LET R E D H I L L S R OA D, SOU T H W OOD H A M FE R R E R S 1,820 sq ft (169 sq m) The premises comprise of an industrial warehouse / workshop located within the Saltcoats industrial area of South Woodham Ferrers. The property is of block construction and has roller shutter loading with a personal door to side. Small partially enclosed yard area to the front of the unit. The unit benefits from 3 phase electricity and a gas supply.

Hair & Son are delighted to offer this period detached retail/office building in High Street, Kelvedon. The property benefits from downstairs retail space as well as offices to the first floor. The property is also within walking distance of Kelvedon railway station which operates to London Liverpool Station. May suit other commercial uses.



01702 39 49 59

£19,000 pax

01702 39 49 59

£649,995

Hair & Son are offering to let this detached office building on a substantial corner of Sutton Road and next to the Greyhound Business Park which includes traders such as Matalan, Farm Foods, KFC and Iceland. The property includes a number of single offices, boardroom plus male and female Wcs.

OFFICES TO LET NELSON STREET, SOUTHEND ON SEA 1,835 sq ft (170 sq m)

TRADING GUEST HOUSE FOR SALE TRINITY AVENUE, WESTCLIFF ON SEA

Newly refurbished. Sought-after location, arranged on two floors; part open plan + individual offices. Will be newly carpeted and decorated throughout. 2 parking spaces (one behind the other) Available January 2018.

This FREEHOLD 6/7 bed guest house property is located in Trinity Avenue, a short distance from the cliffs and the Cliffs Pavilion. Extensively refurbished by our clients with comfortable and well-appointed accommodation and en-suite facilities to all bedrooms.




01702 39 49 59

01702 39 49 59

01702 39 49 59

OFFICE BUILDING - TO LET SUTTON ROAD, SOUTHEND 1,143 sq ft (106 sq m)

£45,000 pax OFFICE BUILDING TO LET HIGH STREET, RAYLEIGH 3,239 sq ft (301 sq m)

200 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 1PJ

FREEHOLD premises comprising a trading hot food takeaway together with non-self-contained three bedroom living accommodation over, just off Southend Seafront and close to several night clubs located in Lucy Road. Seaway Car Park and Coach Park is close by. The shop trades 7 days a week and is open until 4 am at weekends. The property was refurbished throughout by our clients about two years ago and benefits from an electric security shutter, gas supply (U16 meter) and 3 phase electric. JUST REDUCED.

01702 39 49 59

£16,000 pax

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The property comprises a self-contained office building in central Rayleigh with allocated parking. The accommodation provides a mix of open plan and individual offices arranged on ground and first floors. The building is currently vacant and is being offered subject to the early surrender of an existing lease.


01702 39 49 59

I N T H E CO M M U N I T Y At Hair & Son we’re committed to working for the local community and supporting local charities in any way we can. From championing HARP, Rotary and Regatta fundraising events (often featured on page 30), to running regular competitions (see page 8 for the latest chance to win), we’re dedicated to helping the local community – however big or small!


18th November – 10th December Saturdays and Sundays, 10am – 4pm 16th – 24th December all week! 10am – 4pm Southend Pier, The Royal Pavilion

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Celebrating 50 years in business. Long established family firm providing all your painting and decorating needs together with carpentry skills and specialising in repair care system for wooden windows. Contact Gary or Steven Baker for free Estimates



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Westleigh Plumbing

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Leigh Community Centre

Act 1 Roofing

R.C.H. Heating & Plumbing Ltd.

Intercounty Tree Services

CVC Drains

Roofing, Guttering, Chimneys

As a long established local private family run company, we are dedicated to providing you with quality workmanship, quality products and the best in a personal caring service. BOILER REPLACEMENTS / RADIATOR REPLACEMENTS / FULL CENTRAL HEATING UPGRADES / BATHROOM SUITES FULLY INSTALLED

All tree work undertaken, pruning, felling, pollarding and stump grinding.

Whenever you are looking for a drainage specialist, be sure to get in touch with CVC Drains. We are a well-established local company offering a complete range of services from drain cleaning to general plumbing services for both domestic and commercial clients.

t. 01702 714 959 www.rchltd.co.uk

t. 01702 544 488 www.intercountytreeservices.co.uk

Local & Reliable +10% discount with this advert

Christmas Market 16th – 24th December every day, 9am – 5pm


Southend High Street

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Trade Window Services

Landlords Gas Safety Certificates New Bathrooms Servicing New Boiler Replacement Repairs

With over twenty years’ experience in double glazing we have grown our business through the quality of our products and the recognition of our friendly professional service. Most of our domestic window, door and conservatory installation business comes from recommendation by our customers.

t. 01702 559 369 www.fcsdigital.tv


t. 01702 557 137 www.twsos.com

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Hardcastle Plumbing & Heating

Trading Standards and Buy with Confidence approved company. Digital systems installer of television aerial and satellite distribution, CCTV and door entry systems designed installed and maintained. All our engineers are CRB vetted, CAI trained and certificated for working at heights and asbestos awareness.

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CLEAR ‘A’WAY

TRADEMARK CARPETS

For route information visit the Rotary Club of Thorpe Bay Facebook page or visit www.thorpebayrotaryevents.co.uk

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Come and post your letter in his sleigh to get a personal reply before Christmas!

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Why Choose Us? Flexible service with some Saturday inspections available / 61 years’ combined experience / Impeccable quality of service / TrustMark approved surveys / Member of the Property Care Association (PCA Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) member / Which? Trusted Trader endorsement / Residential and Commercial Properties

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PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALIST

t. 01702 206 927 www.cvcdrains.co.uk

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Pass & Co

4th - 14th DECEMBER

The Rotary Club of Thorpe Bay Santa will be out on his sleigh across Southchurch, Thorpe Bay and Shoeburyness between the 4th – 14th December from 6pm until 8pm (weather permitting) and he can be tracked online at skyline.enigmavehicle.co.uk

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FINDLAY COMMUNICATION

PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALIST

SANTA’S SLEIGH

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THORPE BAY ROTARY

AERIAL / SATELLITE / DOOR ENTRY

Most experienced Tree Surgeons in Essex.

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To get you in the mood for Christmas, wrap up warm and head to the Priory Park Bandstand for an afternoon of carols. As usual, the event is free for all to attend. There are also carols taking place on this day in Prittlewell Square from 5pm. For more Music in the Park events head to www.southend.gov.uk/events.

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Priory Park Bandstand

Christmas is the season of goodwill and a time to share with those we love. But for those that are homeless, it can be a very difficult time. Some may spend Christmas on a friend’s sofa, or in a hostel, or maybe on the streets. HARP, Southend’s homeless charity, have launched their Christmas Appeal. For more information about how you can help local homeless people feel safe and warm this Christmas, please see HARP’s Christmas Appeal, delivered with your H+S magazine.

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Music in the Park – Carol Concert

HARP Christmas Appeal

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For festive food treats and unique Christmas gifts, in the week leading up to Christmas head down to Southend High Street to pick up some last-minute Christmas goodies and presents! For more information head to www.visitsouthend.com.

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With over 55 stalls featuring crafts, food, gifts and more, in the run up to Christmas head down to the Leigh Community Centre to find some unique gifts for friends and family. Entry is free and there will be face painting and princess appearances for children on the day. Visit www.leighcommunitycentre.com to find out more about other events in Leigh.

17th December, 2 – 3pm

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We are a family run business who cover all types of cleaning, gardening and maintenance. We now also offer ‘PURE WATER WINDOW CLEANING’ as another of our services. The system is CLEANER, GREENER, QUICKER & SAFER than traditional window cleaning.

Christmas Fayre 2nd December, 12 – 4pm

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Come to the Southend Bach Choir’s Carol Service and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Right Reverend Stephen Cottrell. The Carol Service begins at 7pm. Entry is free but donations, which will go exclusively to HARP, would be greatly appreciated. Free parking at Roots Hall football stadium will be available from 6pm on the night. Everyone is welcome.

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Did you know that mince pies were once rectangular and Christmas trees were round? This December, visit Southchurch Hall to see what a Tudor style Christmas looked like and find out about traditions from the past and those that have survived until now! Entry is £3.00 per person or a family ticket is £9.00 for four people – this includes Christmas talks, trail sheets and even a Christmas ghost story. Stocking fillers and refreshments available. Book online at www.southendlam.eventbrite.com or pay on the door.

St. Mary’s Church, Prittlewell

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2nd December, 10am – 2:30pm

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Over the years, we have established relationships with many local traders and we’ve decided to share these with you. Below we have gathered a cross-section of a few of these tradesmen who would like to advertise their services to you.

P.R. BAKER & SONS

Southend Bach Choir Christmas Concert 16th December, 7pm

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Tudor Christmas at Southchurch Hall

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After a winter train ride along the pier, reach Santa’s grotto at the end in the Royal Pavilion and visit the man himself! Enjoy some Christmas fun with face painting, crafts, and a gift from Santa. Tickets are £11 per child and this includes one adult per child return on the train (additional adults can pay the train fare on the day). Booking is essential, call 01702 215620 or book in person at the Pier.

When it comes to choosing a company to make improvements to your home or business, it’s important that you find a trader with a trusted reputation.

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Total Plumbing and Heating

Trademark Carpets

Unique Lifts Limited

Clear ‘a’way

We specialise in everything from boiler breakdowns and repairs, boiler installation, general plumbing, power flushing, luxury bathrooms to a simple landlord gas safety check. We have an excellent reputation working in private properties and various large organisations from established estate and letting agents to 5 star restaurants.

All aspects of flooring undertaken, from floor preparation to general advice, fee quotation upon request, specialising in rentals-domestic new builds-carpet repairs-carpet cleaning, no job too small.

MERRY CHRISTMAS Lift Maintenance - Lift Modernisation - New Lifts We carry out service visits, attend breakdowns, repair and modernise all type of lifts. Our aim is to keep customers informed in real time, using the latest technology. Please quote SE124.

House and garden clearance removing all items and disposing of them. Any job possible from full clearance to single items. Experts at clearing empty properties. Licensed with Environment Agency. Official Waste Carriers. PRIVATE & COMMERCIAL



t. 0203 733 8107 www.uniquelifts.co.uk


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