Redwood Estates

Redwood EstatesAddress: Gunnery House, 9 Gunnery Terrace, Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SW Telephone: 0208 316 8990http://www.redwoodestates.co.uken-gbsales@redwoodestates.co.ukwww.AcquaintCRM.co.ukWed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.acquaintcrm.co.uk/customers/REDW/logo.gifRedwood Estateshttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk2 Bedroom Apartment, Erebus Drive £215,000.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=147Two bedroom, first floor, two bathroom apartment situated on the banks of the Thames. Located in the sought after Royal Artillary Quay development just a 10 minute walk from main-line transport. Parking in a secure underground car park and chain free.Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1472 Bedroom Apartment, London £139,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=383A Two bedroom Two Bathroom Apartment with its own private garden situated in the sought after West Thamesmead areaMon, 17 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=3833 Bedroom Detached, London £219,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=651A Three bedroom Link Detached house with a Garage to the side situated in the sought after Central Thamesmead area close to shopping centre, bus routes and schools. No forward chain.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=6512 Bedroom Apartment, London £167,500.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=664A Two bedroom Two bathroom apartment situated in the sought after West Thamesmead area. Views over the river Thames. Balcony. Beautiful Quality tiled floor throughout. Secure undercover parking. Secutity entryphone system.Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=6642 Bedroom Apartment, Woolwich £210,000.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=450A RARE OPPORTUNITY.... A Grade 11 listed apartment situated in the sought after Connaught Mews development which dates back to 1780 and was once the workplace of Florence Nightingale. Tennis courts, landscaped communal gardens, No forward chain.Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=4500 Bedroom Retail / Commercial, London £10,000.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=693A fully equipped and fitted launderette with a office, storage area, toilet and small kitchenette. CCTV cameras, situated in a parade of shops in a council estate with plenty of flats, houses, etcTue, 28 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=6932 Bedroom Apartment, Erebus Drive £199,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=679BREATHTAKING RIVER VIEWS! An impressive2 bed apartment offering spacious and stylish accommodation. Private balcony. 24 hour concierge.Secure undercover parking No forward chain.Transport links include DLR, mainline trains & Thames clippers boat serviceThu, 07 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=6791 Bedroom Conversion, Woolwich £169,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=426A lovely place to live! 1 bedroom apartment situated in this exclusive Grade ll development which dates back to 1780 and was once the home of Florence Nightingale! Beautifully kept landscaped gardens, tennis courts, electronic security gates. No chain.Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=4261 Bedroom Apartment, Royal Arsenal £60,800.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=709Shared ownership opportunity - 40% SHARE- Wanting to get on the property ladder? Then look no further! This 1 bedroom lower ground floor apartment is available to purchase-Situated on the Royal Arsenal development.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7092 Bedroom Apartment, West Thamesmead £149,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=653Superb investment opportunity! A 2 double bedroom apartment built just a few years ago in the sought after West Thamesmead area. Chain free. Secure under cover parking space. Good decorative order. Must be seen!Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=6533 Bedroom House, London £215,000.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=716A 3 bedroom family terrace house situated a few minutes walk from Woolwich Dockyard station, newly fitted double glazing. Other transport facilities to hand include Woolwich ferry, mainline station and DLR. Call us now to avoid disappointment!Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7161 Bedroom End Terrace, London £124,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=720STAMP DUTY EXEMPT! A one bedroom starter house situated in the popular North Thamesmead area. No forward chain and own garden to the side. Viewing comes highly recommended.Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7203 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Plumstead £234,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=722A well presented 3 bedroom semi detached house situated on the Plumstead Common borders, 2 receptions, integral garage and driveway, double glazed, lovely kitchen with integral appliances. Must be seen inside!Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7223 Bedroom Semi-Detached, London £205,000.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=734MUST BE SEEN INSIDE! A beautifully presented 3 double bedroom semi-detached house situated in the sought after West Thamesmead area, allocated parking space, newly fitted kitchen and bathroom, double glazed, immaculate inside.Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7343 Bedroom House, Thamesmead West £239,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=733VIEWING IS A MUST FOR THIS SIMPLY STUNNING 3/4 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE WITH PICTURESQUE VIEWS! Spacious light and airy accommodation with good size living space, integral garage, immaculate inside, has had 1 careful owner! Must be seen!Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7331 Bedroom Apartment, Woolwich £155,000.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=471GRADE ll LISTED BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT!... A stunning one bedroom basement apartment situated in the exclusive Grade II listed development which dates back to 1780 and was once the workplace of Florence Nightingale. A short stroll from DLR station.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=4711 Bedroom Apartment, London £124,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=385RIVER VIEW APARTMENT! This 1 bedroom ground floor property is in excellent decorative order throughout and benefits from No forward chain. Ideal investment purchase! Viewing highly recommended!Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=3850 Bedroom Serviced Office, Basingstoke £195.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=747Basingstoke`s most affordable office space from only £200 per office month. Includes on-site parking, visitor intercom access for each office and mail sorted daily for each office.Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7471 Bedroom Apartment, West Thamesmead £124,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=70Lovely 1 double bedroom, 1 Bathroom, seperate Kitchen apartment in West Thamesmead. The property would suit an investor or first time buyers, with the DLR station newly built at Woolwich Arsenal this will become a great future investment.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=701 Bedroom Apartment, Poplar Place £27,500.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=783Shared ownership opportunity! A brand new 8th floor apartment situated in the popular North Thamesmead area. Lift, security entryphone and allocated parking. Viewing comes highly recommended!Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7833 Bedroom Semi-Detached, London £205,000.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=772Central Thamesmead location! A lovely 3 bedroom semi detached house conveniently situated for schools, bus routes and Thamesmead town centre. Good decorative order inside - viewing strongly recommended.Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7723 Bedroom Town House, London £239,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=751An impressive 3 Storey End of Terrace Townhouse situated in a sought after cul de sac position in the popular West Thamesmead area. No forward chain.Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7512 Bedroom Terrace, London £154,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=791A lovely 2 bedroom terrace house situated in a quiet cul de sac position in the up and coming North Thamesmead area. 2 bedrooms, modern upstairs shower room, garden to the rear and allocated parking space, internal viewing recommended.Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7912 Bedroom Apartment, London £139,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=793A COMMUTERS DREAM! This 2 double bedroom apartment is situated in a gated development just a couple of minutes walk from Zone 4 mainline station. Benefits include Double glazing, entryphone system and existing NHBC guarantee`s. Viewing recommended!Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7931 Bedroom Apartment, London £84,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=676Ideal investment or First Time Purchase! A chain free 1 Bedroom 1st floor flat set in a quiet location close to parkland, bus routes and schools in the popular North Thamesmead area. Secure entryphone system and residents parking. In need of updating.Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=6763 Bedroom Town House, London £179,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=796CENTRAL THAMESMEAD LOCATION! A 3 double bedroom town house being offered chain free, garage and driveway, good decorative order throughout. Convenient for shops, buses and schools.Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7962 Bedroom End Terrace, London £184,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=801Good size 2 double bedroom Victorian terrace house situated on a corner plot, garage and driveway for several cars, conveniently located for Train station, buses, shops and schoools, internal viewing highly recommended.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=8012 Bedroom House, London £177,500.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=803A 2 double bedroom victorian terrace house within easy reach of Plumstead Common and Train station, double glazed and gas centrally heated (nt), ideal investment purchase or first time buy!Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=8032 Bedroom Terrace, London £179,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=802CHAIN FREE 2 BEDROOM TERRACE HOUSE! Conveniently situated for shops and schools, double glazed and gas centrally heated(nt), viewing highly recommended.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=8021 Bedroom Apartment, Thamesmead West £725.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=8062nd floor 1 bedroom apartment with balcony to let immediately white goods included and part furnished available NOWFri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=8062 Bedroom House, Plumstead £850.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=827Available early February this furnished 2 double bedroom house, offers good size family accommodation , with two reception rooms, downstairs bathroom and rear gardenTue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=8272 Bedroom Terrace, London £162,995.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=828Good size 2 bedroom terrace house situated on the popular Abbey wood estate, good decorative order, walking distance to schools, shops ,train station & playing fields. No forward chain.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=8281 Bedroom Apartment, Woolwich £750.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=185AVAILABLE APRIL 18TH Fully furnished, one bedroom flat to rent in Grade 2 listed building near Woolwich Common. Within 15 minute walk to Woolwich Town Centre. Communal courtyard & allocated off-street parking.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1852 Bedroom Terrace, London £150,000.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=830IDEAL FIRST TIME BUY OR INVESTMENT PURCHASE! A 2 bedroom terrace house situated on the popular Abbey wood estate, vacant possession, double glazed and gas centrally heated (nt), spacious living accommodation.Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=8302 Bedroom Apartment, London £145,000.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=834INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Two bedroom Barratts built top floor flat situated in the sought after West Thamesmead area, vacant possession, allocated parking space, balcony, Also an ideal first time buy-viewing recommended!Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=8342 Bedroom Apartment, Woolwich £1,200.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=836Furnished 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment on the 5th floor, available now, Large terrace with view of the river secure parkingThu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=8362 Bedroom Flat, Thamesmead £850.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=175Available 17th April. fully furnished, 2 bedroom, 2nd floor riverview flat in West Thamesmead. Modern furniture, 2 double bedrooms, with great riverviews. Must be seen.Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1752 Bedroom Apartment, London £875.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=840Newly re-furbished 2 bedroom ground floor apartment. Situated in the sought after West Thamesmead area, allocated parking space, available from the 3rd march, must be seen inside!Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=8402 Bedroom Apartment, London £750.00http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=762Newly re-furbished 2 bed 2nd floor apartment in the popular North Thamesmead area. Available 1st week December. Unfurnished but has built in wardrobes. Allocated parking spaceTue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=762Expert Claims House Prices Expected To Stay Stable Throughout 2011http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1000Despite low figures in the second half of 2010, house prices are predicted not to slump over the next 12 months. It has been claimed that a lack of available properties alongside rising rent will apparantly sustain the property market this upcoming year as people will be pushed to buying instead of renting. Stuart Law, Chief Executive of property investment advice firm Assetz, states: "AQll we are going to see is a mixed period which is not particularly going up or down." Claiming that most commentators agree on the fact that it is "very, very unlikely" that there will be a slump this year. It is also suggested that the conditions for first-time buyers are going to see a slight, but not significant, improvement for the upcoming year. Disclaimer These particulars are intended only as general guidance. The company therefore gives notice that none of the material issued or visual depictions of any kind made on behalf of the Company can be relied upon as accurately descibing any of the Specified Matters prescibed by any order made under the Property Misdesciptions Act 1991. Nor do they constitute a contract, part of a contract or a warranty. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1000£5.65 Million Link Thamesmead Centre Underwayhttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1001Work has begun on a £5.65million state-of-the-art community centre for teenagers. The Link Thamesmead centre, currently under construction under the roundabout on the Harrow Manor Way flyover, South Thamesmead, will be used for teenagers aged between 14 to 19 years old, offering them a selection of activities and services. It will house a number of organisations including the Theatre Street School of Performing Arts and the Thamesmead Youth Awareness Project. Other facilities provided in the centre, which is due to be completed at the end of 2011, will be a performing arts space, recording studios, a community gym, classrooms and meeting rooms. There will also be well-being advice, skills development and volunteering opportunities offered to young Thamesmead residents. A £4.6 million sports centre, offering grass pitches, a synthetic turf pitch, and outdoor and indoor multi-use games areas is due to open in June this year. The Sporting Club Thamesmead in Bayliss Avenue will be home to Thamesmead Town Football Club. Part of the funding for Link Thamesmead has come from a £5 million Department of Education grant.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1001House Prices Rise By 91% Over The Last Decadehttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1002Over the past ten years UK property prices have increased by over 91%, according to a latest study by Halifax. The average house price went up from £86,095 in 2000 to £164,310 at the end of 2010. Seren Thiru, Halifax housing economist, stated: "The turn of this century marked the start of a period of strong house price growth across the UK." Over the past ten years, 50% of the towns surveyed in the UK have seen house prices double. The South East saw the biggest increase on the UK mainland between 2005 and 2010 with 4%, as the North recorded the largest decrease of 10%. The value of a home in the South is now 56% higher than in the North, in comparison to ten years ago in which it was 80%. Suren Thiru addressed this and went on to say: "The traditional home of price gains, the South, was left behind by strong growth in the North where house prices more than doubled over the period." However, recently, there has been a slight reversal of this trend with housing market in the South of England outperforming the rest of the country over the past few years. DISCLAMER: These particulars are intended only as general guidance. The company therefore gives notice that none of the material issued or visual depictions of any kind made on behalf of the Company can be relied upon as accurately escribing any of the Specified Matters prescibed by any Oreder made under the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. Nor do they constitute a contract, part of a contract or a warranty.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1002Zoopla Is Now No. 2 Property Website!http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1003According to the latest independant data for January from Experian Hotwise, Zoopla.co.uk is now the 2nd most popular property website in the UK. Zoopla.co.uk, which has now broken into the top 100 websites in the UK, was ranked 98th by Experian Hitwise in January for share of total web pages viewed viewed by UK users, putting it ahead of its longer-established rivals including Findaproperty (ranked 125th) and Primelocation (ranked193rd). Zoopla also says that its position as the No. 2 UK property website behind Rightmove is confirmed by the most recent figures for December released by website monitoring firm UKOM Nielson. According to UKOM Nielson data, the unique audience figures in December were 1,034,000 for Zoopla compared to 852,000 for Findaproperty and 656,000 for Primelocation. NEILSON`S DATA: Unique visitors to the UK`s leading property portals December 2010: 1 Rightmove 2,350,000 2 Zoopla 1,034,000 3 Findaproperty 852,000 4 Primelocation 656,000 Disclaimer: These particulars are only intended as general guidance. The company therefore gives noice that none of the material issued or visual depictions of any kind made on behalf of the company can be relied upon as accuately describing any of the specified matters prescribed by any Order made under the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. Nor do they constitute a contract, part of a contract or a warranty.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1003January Sees An Increase In Registered House Huntershttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1004The National Association of Estate Agents has released figures showing that the demand for houses has reached a 6 month high in the UK this January. The first month of the year traditionally brings more house hunters to the market and 2011 is no exeption. Although the figure is lower than January last year, the average number of potential buyers registering with estate agents jumped to 252, a rise from the 227 seen in December. Michael Jones, president of the NAEA, stated: "It is encouraging to see activity levels begin to increase following the downturn we saw in December where bad weather and the christmas festivities kept many house-hunters away." The NAEA also reported on the rise in properties being put on the market last month, as the average estate agent was promoting 69 homes in comparison to the 64 seen in December. Disclaimer These particulars are intended only as general guidance. The company therefore gives notice that none of the material issued or visual depictions of any kind made on behalf of the company can be relied upon as accurately describing any of the Specified Matters prescribed by any Order made under the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. Nor do they constitute a contract, part of a contract or a warranty.Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1004Epcs Are Of No Interest To Homebuyers And Tenantshttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1005Energy Performance Certificates that should help people cut their bills are having no inflence on four out of five homebuyers who see them, according to new research by Consumer Focus. This comes as no surprise to Estate agents as we all know that people who buy or rent houses that they can A) afford and B) like. Energy efficiency remains something that we all know we should care about but it is not usually the Number 1 priority. The consumer watchdog carried out a survey to find out how useful prospective buyers and tenants found the certificates, which landlords and homeowners are legally required to provide when selling or letting a home. Also, unsurprisingly, the barking watchdog blames landlords and estate agents for the lack of interest among buyers and tenants! Consumer Focus found that four out of five people who had recieved an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) when buying or renting had not acted on any of its recommendations to make their new home more energy efficient and save money. EPC`s are vital to the success of the Governments`s Green Deal, which aims to cut emissions from homes from homes. In future they must help consumers understand how to access the Green Deal and whether the property has a Green Deal loan attached to it. The EPC must be accurate, clear, and be provided before people buy or rent a property.Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1005Fixed Rate Mortgages Are The Way Forwardhttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1006A property expert has claimed that fixed rate mortgages are the way forward for property buyers who are looking for stability and who want to budget ahead of the predicted base rate increase. Taking out a mortgage is an important decision and those trying to get the best deal need to consider the current and upcoming economic situation. The possibility of an upcoming rise in interest rates could make these types of mortgages a wise decision. Martyn Dyson, Nationwide mortgage specialist, has claimed: "If people think the base rate is going to rise very soon then clearly fixed-rate mortgages might be a good option because they can provide certainty, stability and help with budgeting." People are being encouraged to explore the benefits of these mortgages and be aware of the different options available. It is recommended that buyers speak to their lender directly and begin planning for the future. Those who think they are getting a good deal could be pleasantly surprised to find an even better package available. Disclaimer: These particulars are intended only as general guidance. The company therefore gives notice that none of the material issued or visual depictions of any kind made on behalf of the Company can be relied upon as accurately descibing any of the Specified Matters prescribed by any order made under the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. Nor do they constitute a contract, part of a contract or a warranty.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1006Woolwich Station Box Project For Crossrailhttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1007Crossrail is the new high frequency railway which will link Maidenhead and Heathrow in the west, through new tunnels and stations under central London, with Shenfield and Abbey wood in the east. It will act as a catalyst for regeneration across London. Rail capacity will be increased by 10%, new journeys will be created, journey times cut and overcrowding relieved. Over the last few weeks there has been more and more activity around the buildings surrounding the pay and display car park along Plumstead Road. These ground investigations and preparation works are all necessary as aprt of the station box construction works that will be progressing over the upcoming months. In May 2011, Berkley homes will commence demolition to the Gunnery Terrace Building units that clash with the location of the Station Box. These works will take approximately 12 weeks to complete. Concurrently to, and continuing throughout the summer of 2011, Berkley will progress other enabling works including utilities diversions, erecting of hoarding and site establishment. This will require the closure of Arsenal Way and the public pay and display car park from July onwards.Mon, 16 May 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1007Banks Come Under Fire Over 1st Buyer Mortgage Rates.http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1008Banks have come under fire for charging FirstBuy applicants hefty premiums. The scheme, launched at the beginning of the month, aims to provide 10,000 loans to first-time buyers helped by equity being pumped in by developers and the Government. First Buy borrowers then take out a mortgage on 75% of the value of the property. However, Halifax is charging FirstBuy borrowers 4.49% for a two year fixed rate deal, compared with 3.59% for those outside the scheme. It means that FirstBuy borrowers with a £150,000 loan would be paying £890 more a year than non-FirstBuy borrowers. Halifax charges no arrangement fee, but Barclays charges £299, and Barclays also charges FirstBuy borrowers more - 4.59%, compared with 3.58% for standard borrowers. If you require some free mortgage advice then please call/ e mail either of our branches and we will get a mortgage consultant to contact you. By contrast, Nationwide Building Society charges a £400 fee but does not charge FirstBuy borrowers extra, allowing them to take any deal in its core range that is available to those with a 75% deposit. A FirstBuy borrower with Nationwide would pay 3.24% for a two year fix, compared with Halifax`s 4.49% for a three year fix. Melanie Bien, of Private Finance, said: `It seems unfair to charge FirstBuy borrowers more, when the whole point of the scheme is to give them access to more competitive mortgages.` A total of 14 lenders are currently signed up to the FirstBuy scheme.Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1008Improvements And Insurancehttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1009When reassessing the insurance value of their home, major factors to be taken into consideration tend to be the geographical location of the property, the value of the physical structure of the property as relates to its potential selling price and the value of the items contained within the four walls that make up your property. The fact that relatively small aesthetic improvements to your home could seriously affects its value, in terms of sales or insurance, is frequently overlooked. It is obvious that if you purchase a new three piece suite, a small work of art or a major new kitchen appliance that this will affect the overall value of the contents of your home, but when you are simply tying up odds and ends, giving walls, skirting boards and door frames a fresh lick of paint or giving your textiles and colour schemes something of an interior design makeover, can this really make a difference? The answer is yes, and there are two ways of looking at the situation. Firstly, no matter how small, whenever you do work on your home or are investing your own time into the aesthetics. It is likely that you are also investing in a certain amount of money in improving the look of your home and this should also be taken into account. In order to protect this investment, it is necessary to include it in your own assessment of the value of your home`s contents. Secondly, with any aesthetic improvement, the value of your home will have increased, in as much as if you were to sell it now it would be sure to attract a wider market and fetch a higher price. Accurate property value assessment is crucial; when finding the right home insurance deal for your property. When shopping around for home insurance it is easy to become overwhelmed by the many different kinds of insurance available and their related terminology. Some companies will break things down into a simpler term and offer you easy to understand explanations for the ins and outs of your policy and this can be a good place to start your search. Be aware that home insurance can be split into two categories, buildings and contents insurance, but more often than not will come as a whole package.Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1009Enormous Investment In The Boroughhttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1010Autumn brought news of major investment in the borough`s affordable housing. £11m of funding from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has been secured for the third phase of Southmere Village regeneration in Thamesmead, thanks to extensive lobbying by the Council and Gallions Housing Association. This phase, which is still subject to planning permission, is expected to see around 290 new homes, shops and a library being built over a three year period - starting in 2012. The regeneration of Larner Road, Erith is also set to go ahead with the announcement of £15m funding from the HCA. The grant will enable Orbit South to start work on a £128m project to transform the area. The seven high rise blocks will be replaced by a mix of 288 family homes with private gardens and approximately 340 low rise apartments - creating new homes for around 3,000 people. Work on the site is due to start in 2013, with the first homes being ready in the Spring of 2015. There will be a mix of homes for affordable rent, private sale and low cost home ownership. Local resident Steve Kentworthy said: "This is a great opportunity to bring people together, get them involved and build a community spirit. I`m planning to stay on because I believe it`s going to be a great place to live and I`m looking forward to having a say in the design of the new homes." Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=10102012 Set To Be A Strong Year For Tenant Demandhttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1011When asked whether they thought rental income would increase during the next 12 months, 45 per cent of landlords surveyed said that levels will increase, whereas 53 per cent said that it would remain stable - only two percent said that it would decrease. Over the coming year, two thirds of landlords said that they would stay stable and 20 per cent said that they thought arrears would rise moderately. Nigel Terrington, Chief executive of Paragon Group, says, "It is no surprise that landlords are expecting a healthy level of tenant demand in the New Year, based on the levels of demand we have seen steadily increase throughout the past 12 months. "2011 was certainly a good year for the buy-to-let market, with not only increasing tenant demand but landlords investing in their portfolios, low levels of arrears and more available finance. "This year will bring its own challenges, especially with the uncertainty in Europe and the wider financial markets affecting overall confidence levels. But I believe that the foundations that we laid as a sector in 2011 will allow lenders and landlords to continue to do business, in particular if we see a greater level of product innovation. We should look to 2012 with optimism as it is sure to bring further opportunities." Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1011End Of Stamp Duty Holiday For First-Time Buyers (Ftbs) - March 2012 Loomshttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1012To avoid hefty tax charges, FTBs need to have completed their purchase before 25 March 2012. Relief is available if all the following apply: - The effective date is on, or after, 25 March 2010 and before 25 March 2012 - The consideration given is £250,000 or less - They buyer intends to live in the property and it will be their only, or main home - They have not previously owned property or land either in the UK or anywhere else in the world - including property bought with anyone else. This means that, up to and including 24 March 2012, the threshold for qualifying first-time buyers of residential property is £250,000. Financial institutions can claim the SDLT relief for first-time buyers using alternative finance schemes. Currently, first-time buyers don`t pay any stamp duty, on properties priced between £125,000 and £250,000, whereas other buyers will pay 1% of the sale price of HMRC. Properties worth less than £125,000 are not subject to stamp duty at all. The challenge for first-time buyers is often saving a sufficiently large deposit to secure a competitively priced mortgage. New mortgage products are regularly coming onto the market and, for those who don`t have the `bank of mum and dad` to fall back on, they may be able to get funding from some of the smaller building societies (such as National Counties) who offer "family offset"mortgages - whereby parents don`t have to hand over cash, but can keep it in their own, linked savings account, reducing the amount their offspring need to borrow. Woolwich is expected to launch a similar deal early this year. For First Time Buyers In The Buy-To-Let Mortgage The Stamp Duty holiday does not apply to FTBs in the buy-to-let market as one of the conditions for relief that buyers intend to live in the property and it will be their only or main home. However, these are main lenders who will consider first-time buyers (i.e. no mortgage history at all) for buy-to-let, these being: Kent Reliance (up to 75% LTV) Northern Rock (up to 70% LTV) Woolwich (up to 60%)Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1012Rental Registration See 24% Rise 2011http://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1013New figures show interest in renting a home rose by nearly a quarter in 2011, with more than 275,000 tenants registering for private accommodation. Data from lettings agent and property services group Countrywide revealed a 24 per cent increase on the number of people renting in 2010. New figures show interest in renting a home rose by nearly a quarter in 2011, with more than 275,000 tenants registering for private accommodation. Data from lettings agent and property services group Countrywide revealed a 24 per cent increase on the number of people renting in 2010. London saw the largest rise in enquiries, with a 35 per cent increase in tenant applications, with the north of England coming in second place with 22 per cent. The research also found many properties are being snapped up before they even advertised, with the number of days it takes to let an abode falling from 14.8 in 2010 to 13.6 days in 2011. Nick Dunning, commercial director at Countrywide, said: "With a record number of tenants entering the private rental sector, there is a vast shortage of properties available ... which could potentially fuel a steady rise in rent prices throughout 2012." Chief executive of the National Federation of Property Professional Peter Bolton King recently commented that demand for such homes is currently far outstripping supply. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1013Most Inventories Would Not Stand Up In Courthttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1014The majority of the inventories presented to deposit scheme adjudicators are not worth the paper they are written on, leading to landlords losing deposit cases, the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks has claimed. The AIIC adds that most inventories would not stand up in court, were disputes to get that far. The association claims that when there are disputes, many landlords and agents fail to present thorough and fully detailed inventories, copies of which have been given to the tenant at check-in and check-out and, ideally, signed by the tenant – although an unsigned inventory is still acceptable by deposit scheme adjudicators, if it is dated and proof is available that the document has been given to the tenant at time of check-in. Pat Barber, chair of the AIIC, said: `It is so important for landlords to ensure they have all the right paperwork to present to adjudicators. `Time and again we see landlords losing disputes because they fail to provide the right evidence to show that a tenant has damaged the property. `It should always be remembered that the deposit is the tenant’s property until a landlord can prove justification for any deductions.` Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.redwoodestates.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1014�