Now or Never

There are many reasons why people decide to sell their property and reasons that drive some of the decisions David Jordan Estate Agents suggest are:

• To move up the housing ladder.
• To cater for a growing family.
• Job move.
• Family circumstances, death, divorce, separation.
• Child schooling.
• Seeking a different life style.

When property prices are not as high as they have been selling can be driven by the need to realise the equity or escape a difficult situation.

The million dollar question is when is the right time!

There are times when people are more receptive to buying and selling and at David Jordan Estate Agents we are always available to discuss any aspect of the house buying or selling process with you.

Jumping into Spring is a good time as the daffodils and snowdrops pop their heads up so do people, seeing more daylight and sunshine they feel inspired to make life changes.  Likewise get in before Halloween when all the ghouls are about with cold nights, dark days, and people tend to go underground.

Many of have an idea if the market is suited to buyers or sellers at any given point in differing economic climates.

The media drives many reports about the property market good or not, however there are geographical influences that can affect the trend and to this end there is no one better than a good local estate agent to get more advice.

Look no further David Jordan Estate Agents are a leading estate agent in Seaford so we can help you in your decision making.

As well as seeking our advice you can also look at specialist websites, newspapers, giving you a broader view of price movements in certain areas.  In many cases there is only one good time to sell and that is now. 

Do you take the plunge?

So having diligently saved and even though you desperately need a holiday in the sun or your car is getting old and of course soon you will need a new one, you know that moving or buying your first house is the right call..

Having had to endure numerous headaches around:

• location location;
• property size ;
• cost;
• how many bedrooms; and
• legal paperwork.

The decision process is endless, but you’ve made it, you are in, done and dusted, you took the plunge and you are now living in your reward.   

And finally

For the latest in sales and lettings take a look at our website www.davidjordan.co.uk 

The time is now David Jordan Estate Agents is here to make it a clean run whether buying selling or letting.

Call us on: T:  01323 898414

or email us using the details on our website www.davidjordan.co.uk

First Impressions Count

First impressions count so they say and not a truer word can be said for selling your property. One of the key areas that could need your attention is the front garden which can make a vast difference to the overall appearance and appeal of your home.  At this time of year it is perfect timing to brighten up your front garden with hanging baskets window boxes troughs and tubs planted with colourful plants. 

You may not be in to the hassle of maintaining a pristine front lawn but there are low maintenance alternatives that can still achieve the same effect and improvement to that first view of your property.

A bit of a spruce up

Using slate chips, gravel or pebbles, all readily available from garden centres, offer a low cost option with a maximum effect. Increasing expenditure could be block paving slabs which can be hosed down. Mix in a few flowerbeds and there you go a stunning easy to maintain front garden.

On the other hand

In some areas where parking is at a premium or in short supply using your front garden as off street parking can be an attractive addition to the selling process of your property, but you will need to consider the cost of planning permission which may be required.  If you need a dropped kerb this will be two separate applications to the council and two separate costs.

 One could argue that while off street parking could add value it could be perceived as not environmentally friendly  as plants encourage wildlife and natural surfaces such as grass and soil encourage water to drain away quickly helping to prevent flooding.

So many choices to make that first impression of your property stunning, however consider what you do is in keeping with the exterior of your home. Ultra modern for example may not sit well with a cottage and it also needs to suit you and how you view a garden. If you hate gardening then low maintenance with maximum effect is probably the way to go. 

Down in value!

Increasingly potential home buyers have to find more capital to buy as house prices rise faster than the market valuation of a property.

And this means?

When a surveyor values a property at less than the purchase price this means that as a potential homebuyer you are faced with a cash shortfall if you want that property. .

The impact of this is that you will either have to put more money into the purchase or you could end up paying a higher mortgage rate because of the effect the devaluation has on the loan to value. 

It is possible that you could renegotiate the price or you even consider challenging the valuation. However not all lenders will deal with all appeals.  You could apply again as there can be some subjectivity and a different surveyor with a different lender may come up with a more suitable valuation. 

David Jordan Estate Agents

are on hand to welcome you as a new client or welcome you as one of our existing clients with lot of advice and tips to help you.

Call us on: T:  01323 898414

or email us using the details on our website www.davidjordan.co.uk

 

The Magic Of The Living By The Sea

Why buy a property in Seaford? Seaford is one of the most unspoilt historic towns in Britain and an ideal place to relocate for a quiet family life or tranquil place to retire.

Seaford is a popular place to live for family groups and older people who enjoy the relaxed therapeutic atmosphere of a seaside town coupled with Seaford’s interesting history.

Buying or renting in Seaford is generally reasonably priced.  The town hosts a good variety of shops and pubs. There has been considerable investment in a range of improved public services including a magnificent public Library and improved day care facilities for working parents.

Take a deep breath in

Take a deep breath in and savour all the sounds and smells that go with the seaside and consider that relocating by the sea you could experience this all the time.

There is nothing like:

• The ocean to get you really rejuvenated.
• A day at the beach to keep your mind at peace.
• Salt water, therapeutic for you joints and muscles.
• All the senses that are stimulated by a day at the beach. 
• The time to see the gorgeous surf, sand and sky, the smell of the salty air does wonders for pulling the stress out of you.
• Hearing the waves hit the shore and listening to the sounds of the beach.
• A long walk on the beach there is no rush, no place to be, just peace.
• Having a doze in the afternoon sun, such peaceful relaxed snoozing in the sea air feeling rested relaxed and ready to have a perfect night’s sleep. 

At the beach we can tend to pull out more civility, families connect, friends play, there is a different community for a day made up of people who are all out for a nice time.

Now imagine

Now imagine this could be you every day:

• walking in the sunshine,
• relaxing in a deck chair,
• brisk bracing walks in the winter, or
• softer rejuvenating strolls in the summer.

What more could you ask.  So now to find that perfect retreat you need a top notch estate agent whose finger is entirely on the pulse to get you that new home.

Finger on the pulse

Take a stroll to Estate agent David Jordan Estate Agents who have their finger on the pulse in and around the property scene in Seaford. They have outstanding employees who as a team make a great estate agent? When employees excel business excels.

That perfect sandcastle

To build the perfect sandcastle in the estate agency world as well being led by a great boss supported by great employees at David Jordan Estate Agents our success is further defined by our:

• unbridled enthusiasm;
• unfailing determination; and
• insatiable desire to be at the forefront of the industry.

Our honesty is transparent and sincere in the manner that we conduct our business at all times. Our passion is addictive and makes us successful and we are resolute in our vision of tomorrow and what we should look like. We value all our clients and respect their needs.

At David Jordan Estate Agents we are creative, inspirational and responsive to our employees, our clients and to the ever changing face of our industry.  So if you have your bucket and spade in hand and are looking to find the right place for you by the sea then give us a call.

David Jordan Estate Agents

are on hand to welcome you as a new client or welcome you as one of existing clients with lot of advice and tips to help you.  

Call us on: T:  01323 898414

or email us using the details on our website www.davidjordan.co.uk

 

It’s beginning to look like it’s time to sell!

It’s beginning to look a lot like it’s time to sell!

Everywhere you go

take a look to the left, take a look to the right.

See those for sale boards popping up overnight.

It’s beginning to look a lot like it’s time to sell,

properties galore are all around.

But the prettiest sight to see is the property that beckons to you

and that you want to make the front door your own.

A stunning kitchen and a bathroom that shouts you are mine.

Whatever your wish,

David Jordan Estate Agents are here to make wish reality.

First impressions really do count 

Exterior appeal

Stand outside your home and compare it to your neighbours' properties. If you do this and it makes you feel slightly mortified, it's likely that you've already failed to impress your potential buyers. 

Ask yourself: 

·         When was the last time I mowed the lawn?

·         Have the gutters ever been cleaned out?

·         Could those window frames use some fresh paint?

·         Were those paving slabs always that uneven?

·         Don’t those children’s toys have somewhere to be? 

·         Can people see my house number behind that overgrown shrub?

 

Depersonalise

Buyers want to imagine the lovely life they could make for themselves in their potential new home, don’t allow anything to clutter that vision. 

Spring clean 

·         Dust the skirting boards.

·         Clean the windows inside and out.

·         Dust light fixtures and furniture.

·         Vacuum vigorously and thoroughly.

·         Get rid of cobwebs.

·         Polish taps and mirrors.

·         Bleach tile grout.

·         Scrub the oven. 

The million dollar question!

Many of us have an idea if the market is suited to buyers or sellers at any given point in differing economic climates.

The media also feeds lots of reports about the property market good or not, however there are geographical influences that can affect the trend and to this end there is no one better than a good local estate agent to get more advice.

Look no further David Jordan Estate Agents being a leading estate agent in Seaford we can help you in your decision making.

As well as seeking our advice you can also look at specialist websites, newspapers giving you a broader view of the way prices are moving in certain areas.  In many cases there is only one good time to sell and that is now.

So call David Jones Estate Agents now and let us help you make the move.

The time is now David Jones Estate Agents is here to make it a clean run whether buying, selling or letting.

 Call us on: T:  01323 898414

or email us using the details on our website www.davidjordan.co.uk

Pitter Patter Pitter Patter

At long last the pitter patter of rain drops has taken a back seat and now the driving force is Springtime with daffodils bursting forth with their sunshine yellow and crocuses, snowdrops and bluebells all taking their turn to fill the air with their own particular smells, all welcoming spring and yes that wonderful warmth on your face from the sun when it does show itself.  

A time for energising and feeling excited and expectant about life and the opportunities it presents.  The pitter patter of new born lambs is dotted across all the open fields and brings with it a feeling of zeal and wellbeing, time to take that step you been thinking about! 

Let us assist you

Thinking about how to sell your house then you need an estate agent like David Jordan Estate Agents to assist you. 

Even though the internet has introduced an alternative means to selling your property the vast majority of property sales are still managed by professional agents like David Jordan Estate Agents who themselves make good use of the web as an intrinsic part of their marketing strategies.  

Spring into action

A real estate agent like David Jordan Estate Agents are always ready to spring in to action to assist you because they:

• know their market inside out;
• are aware of the types of properties in the area;
• know the situation of buyers looking for properties;
• have their fingers on the pulse of the local market conditions which can vary to the national picture; and
• have immediate current listings of interested buyers.

David Jordan Estate Agents the full package

There’s so much more to selling a property than just taking photos of the property, the real work of a truly professional estate agent like David Jordan Estate Agents is when the sale has been agreed for example:

• Progress chasing
• Keeping everybody informed.
• Managing difficult chains.

This is where the full package of David Jordan Estate Agents come into their own with our professional friendly staff whose wide experience and diligence sets David Jordan Estate Agents apart from the pack. We offer:

• Excellent communication skills, letter writing, marketing.
• Effective progress chasing.
• Tenacity in dealing with complex sales.
• Skilled in diplomacy and Arbitration.
• Keeping things running smoothly.

David Jordan Estate Agents – Perfik!

David Jordan Estate Agents:

• Get things done.
• Is a tried and tested long established agency selling property in your locality.
• Has been established for some years with staff who have a wealth of tried and trusted experience in the estate agency business.
• Is a hub of activity with a vibrant office buzz whenever you visit.
• Has opening hours to meet the needs locally.
• Use up to date technology and the web to achieve the widest spread possible to successfully sell your property.

And finally

The time is now David Jordan Estate Agents is here to make it a clean run whether buying selling or letting.

Call us on: T:  01323 898414

or email us using the details on our website www.davidjordan.co.uk

 

 

 

A Burst of Springtime

Seaford is a very convenient stop off point if you are travelling to the continent using the ferry terminal at Newhaven being only a stone’s throw away from Seaford. It’s a great place to have a break away.

If you like fresh sea air and to be out and about in the springtime there are plenty of things to stimulate all tastes:

• Bird watching.
• Cycling.
• Exploring and looking for fossils.

Seaford is charming sedate and quirky and sparkles in the sun with quaint little shops, a host of antique shops and a traditional tearoom with wooden beams and pink and white check tablecloths. Seaford oozes friendly ambience and feel at ease atmosphere.

Seaford is situated at the foot of the South Downs with Seaford Head forming part of the South Downs and has some of the most breathtaking scenery and idyllic walks in the country with one of it s most famous being the Seven Sisters.

At Seven Sisters Country Park you can meander through the visitor centre located in an 18^th century barn with its displays detailing the history, geology and wildlife in the park.

Seaford wraps itself around you

For joggers, walkers, dog walkers, old and young Seaford’s seafront promenade stretches for over one and half miles enticing and inviting you to enjoy it’s ambiance and tranquillity. 

The beach has its own volunteer lifeguards to keep Seaford Bay free from danger and prevent loss of life through drowning.

As Seaford burst into springtime it boasts a myriad of activities including:

 

• choral society;
• traditional French market;
• barn dances;
• regular folk club;
• historical guided tours of Seaford, to mention but a few.

Culture or Nature Seaford has it all

Seaford has its own museum located in a Martello Tower located on the seafront and is one of few such towers open to the public in the country.

The town in days gone by had excellent beaches, but in the early 20^th century a large breakwater was constructed at Newhaven harbour and the harbour entrance was regularly dredged which cut off the supply of fresh sand to the beach.  In 1987 a massive beach replenishment operation was carried out and about 1 million tonnes of material was dredged from sandbanks out at sea and deposited on the shore.

Small but so much more

While bluebells jingle and crocuses and snowdrops welcome springtime make a point of visiting this quaint coastal town of Seaford with its pleasing mix of architecture, local nature reserve and quirky shops.

Last but not least

At David Jordan Estate Agents we are creative, inspirational and responsive to our clients and to the ever changing face of our industry.  So if you are thinking of selling, buying or letting in Seaford then give us a call.

 

David Jordan Estate Agents

......are on hand to welcome you as a new client or welcome you as one of existing clients with lot of advice and tips to help you.

Call us on: T:  01323 898414

or email us using the details on our website www.davidjordan.co.uk

 

Dancing on Ice

Buying your first home together, filled with romance and belief that this is the way to show your commitment to each other, however research suggests that this tinted glasses approach could be leaving them financially vulnerable if the relationship was to run into trouble.

It is known that a very high percentage do not discuss who is entitled to what if the relationship was to break down and the vast majority have never heard of cohabitation agreements and that they could protect money that had invested in a property.

Double axle

Three are basically two ways in which a property can be split between a couple.

Joint tenancy

The most common when a married or cohabiting couple own a property is described as joint tenancy.

In essence the couple own 100 per cent of the property together.  Most opt for joint tenancy because they don’t know that they can divide ownership and wrongly believe they both own a 50 per cent share of the property.  Secondly some couples are aware they can divide ownership of the property but don’t want to and is common among married couples, they do not want to acknowledge that possibly in the future they may divorce.

In the event of divorce the Courts decision considers in the main if there are children involved and the age of the children is under 18. This could result in the property being awarded to the wife and the husband paying to keep the roof over their heads in the form of maintenance payments. If there is no children involved then the courts try to split the assets in as fair as way as possible.

Another issue with joint tenancies is that because both parties own 100 per cent of the property either can put the property up for sale at any time.

Tenancy in common

An agreement entered into by a couple or several individuals and this agreement clearly states the share of the property that each individual owns.  These have been available to homeowners for many years but are less common that joint tenancies despite the increase in cohabiting couples and friends buying together.

A tenancy in common agreement typically splits the share of the property 50/50 unless requested otherwise. There is a greater flexibility with this type of tenancy in that the amount of the property that each owns can be defined by the amount of money that each puts in at outset or by the percentage of the mortgage they pay each month.

It is also not possible for one partner to sell the property without the agreement of the other under a common tenancy.

An Outside Edge

A declaration of Trust or Cohabitation agreement is a further way to avoid unnecessary litigation if there is a break up but worth noting it is only used in combination with a tenant in common or joint tenancy agreement.

An Inside edge

Whatever your journey David Jordan Estate Agents will be with you to offer their years of expertise to guide you along the way.

Call us on: T:  01323 898414

or email us using the details on our website www.davidjordan.co.uk