Stephenson James Fancy Newsletter

THE MARKET - MORE OF THE SAME IN 2012?

We are seeing a busy start to the year at Stephenson James Fancy just as Elmbridge was named as having 5 of the Top 50 most expensive streets in the UK by Lloyds TSB. These roads are all in Oxshott, Esher, Cobham and Walton on Thames namely - Esher Park Avenue, Leys Road, Water Lane, Ince Road and Moles Hill which says a lot about this special area of Surrey, an area which we at Stephenson James Fancy consider ourselves extremely fortunate to be both living and working in.

Needless to say, London and the South East have fared much better than the rest of the UK when it comes to house prices and, with its close proximity to London and the Airports, green open spaces, and its golf courses, race courses and amenities, we expect Elmbridge to continue in much the same vein in 2012.

Don't be fooled however. With mortgage lending slow, confidence levels shaken and unemployment on the increase, transaction volumes will remain low this year and realistic pricing continues to be the primary factor when it comes to selling your home. When The Land Registry made "sold" prices publicly available a few years ago it fundamentally changed the property market. Buyers are fully aware of the market locally and Google allows everyone the opportunity of researching property from the comfort of their own homes well before a viewing takes place. The best advice is, don't fall for the old line of "we can achieve another 10% for your house" - it just doesn't work in this market. It is counter productive and you will end up languishing on the market having to undersell it to get it away!

The market has seen an excellent start to the year and, with outstanding levels of new instructions coming to the market and a large number of new buyers registering by the day, we are currently negotiating seven offers which is very unusual for the time of year so, if you are serious about selling in 2012, this is the time put your house on the market.

The Dream Team - Stephenson James Fancy Expands

Stephenson James Fancy are delighted to welcome back Paolo Nacca who has re-joined the office after a brief stint away from us. Paolo spent a year running John D Wood in Cobham before returning to the fold this year. Paolo brings with him a wealth of experience back with him having served 8 years with us here at SJF in the past.

We now have the most experienced team in the area with over 90 years combined experience between us and Paolo's arrival is very welcome at a time when we are very busy and predicting a busy sales period for the first half of 2012.

Paolo Nacca

Assistant Manager

PROPERTIES OF THE MONTH

FOR SALE CLAYGATE GUIDE £1,695,000 A spacious and beautifully presented detached family home set on a plot approaching half an acre in the prestigious Ruxley Heights private estate. Simply exquisite Green Oak framed lifestyle room. Contact 01372 468636 or esher@jamesfancy.com for further details or to arrange a viewing or http://www.jamesfancy.com/eDetails.asp?Category=Residential&ID=JFESHLL2L5659
FOR SALE CLAYGATE GUIDE £1,095,000 A beautifully extended and refurbished period detached family home within easy reach of Claygate Parade and station. This wonderful home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms and a stunning kitchen/breakfast/family overlooking the 85' rear garden. Contact 01372 468636 or esher@jamesfancy.com for further details or to arrange a viewing or http://www.jamesfancy.com/eDetails.asp?Category=Residential&ID=JFESHLJ27Q5811

FOR SALE ESHER GUIDE £895,000 A very well-presented double fronted, period semi-detached home set in a residential crescent of predominantly period family homes just a short walk from the High Street and also within reasonable walking distance of Esher station. Oozing charm and character, the property has a master bedroom occupying the whole of the top floor, 3 further double bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom on the first floor with 3 reception areas and a lovely kitchen with a breakfast bar on the ground floor. Contact 01372 468636 or esher@jamesfancy.com for further details or to arrange a viewing or http://www.jamesfancy.com/eDetails.asp?Category=Residential&ID=JFESHLL19J2116
FOR SALE MOLESEY GUIDE £699,950 A well presented detached property offering flexible accommodation with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus a recently designed ground floor annex comprising a further bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Further accommodation includes a drawing room, dining room and 22' kitchen/breakfast room. There is also a family room on the top floor. Contact 01372 468636 or esher@jamesfancy.com for further details or to arrange a viewing or http://www.jamesfancy.com/eDetails.asp?Category=Residential&ID=JFESHLK3M2429

Stephenson James Fancy is at your service to help and advise on all your property needs. If you would like to rent, buy or sell your home or development plot, please contact our Sales, Lettings, Land & New homes and Country Homes Offices in Esher High Street. In this market it is more important than ever to use an experienced Estate Agent who understands the market, and who are members of ARLA, ANAEA and the Ombudsman for Estate Agents.

Finally, thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter and we hope you found it informative and interesting.

Please do not hesitate to contact us to receive professional and confidential advice from the experts.

For all your property needs, whether it be selling or searching for your new home, please call us on 01372 468636 or esher@jamesfancy.com for sensible, no obligation property advice.

With Kind Regards

Rupert A Stephenson M N A E A
Managing Director

www.jamesfancy.com
Sales Office 01372 468636