A Journey For Two

If I was a house growing wild and free

All I’d want is David Jordan Estate Agents to be my Estate Agent.

And if I was a house growing old and tired

All I’d want is David Jordan Estate Agents to take me out of the shade and encourage me to shine.

If I was a bungalow growing tired and looking sad

All I’d want is David Jordan Estate Agents to be my sweet honey bee and sweeten me up.

And if I was a bungalow growing old needing someone to make me new again

All I’d want is David Jordan Estate Agents to take me out of the shade and make me shine.

All I want is David Jordan to be my Estate Agent

Take me by the hand and stand by my side.

All I want is David Jordan Estate Agents to stay with me all the way

Hold me in their professional arm and show me the beauty of Seaford by the Sea.

If David Jordan Estate Agents were a river in the mountains tall

The rumble of the water would be their call.

If you were the winter David Jordan Estate Agents would be the snow

Just as long as David Jordan Estate Agents are with me when the cold winds blow my house will sell.

All I want is David Jordan Estate Agents by my side

Leading me down the path of a new adventure or new beginning.

All I want is David Jordan Estate Agents to stay with me

Showing me the irresistibility of the sleepy glow of Seaford.

Take me by the hand

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 are thinking of selling, buying or letting 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 T:   01323 898414

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

 

Water Water Everywhere!

A floodplain too many of us is something we learn about in geography at school never in our wildest dreams did many of think that living near or on a floodplain would become such a harsh reality.

Living close to a lake or stream for many is a dream pursued by building or buying homes close to the waterfront. However this decision could backfire if the lake or stream has a tendency to overflow at times of heavy rain which is has happened in this unprecedented rainfall and storms over the past nine weeks

What is a Flood Plain?

A general definition is one that says flood plains are the areas that have been or may be expected to be inundated by flood water in a 100-year frequency flood.  To know whether the land belongs to a flood plain is to ask your local administrative authorities.

Dangers of living in a floodplain

Constant threat to flooding is the most obvious, then needing to take all necessary precautions to protect lives and property. There is danger to losing power in times of storm and rain so when deciding to build or buy close to rivers or lakes it is a must to check to see if it is a flood plain. While advantages to living on a flood plain could include near good water supply, fertile land for farming and the land being flatter so making it easier to build on. These advantages are distinctly outweighed by the disadvantages.

Global warming is upon us

So it could be argued that flooding is a more likely possibility than in the past because of rising sea levels a result of the melting of the polar ice cap. With torrential on going rainfall in a short space of time normal drainage systems cannot cope and the surrounding countryside itself overflows because it cannot drain away anywhere.

Yet why do we still do it?

Despite the ramp up of severe weather conditions leading to greater flooding on a more regular basis local councils still continue to approve planning developments on flood plains .This could be argued leads to flooding being more of a problem than it should be. While there is an underlying need to provide more houses for an ever increasing population, the direction on how these are built to reside on a flood plain suggests at this point in time is not adequate.  

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 and the ever changing impact of severe weather conditions that will continue to change the face of our industry.  So if you are thinking of selling, buying or letting or just need some advice 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:     T: 01323 898414

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

 

Midsummer Night’s Dream

A dream best kept for sultry summer evenings or a reality – a can do!  Before you launch into the world of investing in bricks and mortar pause take a step back and cogitate first.

This little light of yours

This little light of yours are you gonna let it shine?

• Monday gave you the seed of thought.
• Tuesday gave you a myriad of thoughts to ponder.
• Wednesday told you to have more faith in your ideas and ignore the headache digesting all the information.
• Thursday the light appeared at the end of the tunnel.
• Friday tells you keep on trucking.
• Saturday says you have arrived at the crossroads.

Sunday gives you power divine to let your light shine and go forward with your seed now rapidly germinating out of the darkness into light.

David Jordan Estate Agents can let that light shine and bring your seed to life in the sun and suggest the following considerations before investing in bricks and mortar.

Does it stack up?

Affordability when considering buying an investment property is crucial. It is important to buy within your means and particularly true if the property may be unoccupied at any stage. You still need to be able to afford the mortgage repayments.  Can you meet all other costs with an investment property and still maintain your current standard of living?  There is a need to factor in for repairs or replacements such as heating systems, hot water etc.

Learning about the property market education is key and David Jordan Estate Agents is on call for just such advice.   You can also read magazines and newspapers and gain an understanding of prices and what’s selling in your area.

Consider vacancy rates in your area. Location can also influence vacancy rates, areas with good access to shops public transport schools and employment opportunities can increase demand for rental property.

Last but not least......

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 are thinking of selling, buying or letting 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 or email us using the details on our website www.davidjordan.co.uk

T:   01323 898414 

Full of promise and reaching for Springtime......

The New Year is now well and truly with us

trees falling across our daily journeys, rain lashing down relentlessly,

wind howling round the windows and doors creeping into every crevice.

The voice on the radio says chase away the January blues

be hopeful that things will get better.

David Jordan Estate Agents says as January continues to bite

if this is the year for change for you,

think about the wear and tear and tired walls and

paintwork that has seen better days.

Spruce it up and replace all the things that look tired and sad.

Be on fire, blow yourself apart to chase your January blues out.

Be ready for the glimmer of hope that is Spring calling and

give David Jordan Estate Agents a call for a valuation.

Then sit round a cosy fire and dream about what new and exciting things a new place would hold for you.

Worth our weight in gold

Consult us and we can advise and offer our expertise to help you prepare for the best possible price and outcome when you sell. Whether you are upsizing or downsizing no matter David Jordan Estate Agents are at our best to give you the best.

David Jordan Estate Agents is worth their weight in gold because they:

• Know the market inside out;
• Are aware of the types of properties in the area;
• Know the situation of buyers looking for properties;
• Have our finger of the pulse of local market conditions; and
• Have immediate listings of interested buyers.

There is so much more to selling a property that just a picture of the property, the real work of a true professional estate agents like David Jordan Estate Agents is when the sale has been agreed for example:

• Keeping everyone informed;
• Progress chasing; or
• Managing difficult chains.

The media feeds lots of reports about the property market good or not but geographical influences can affect the trend and to this end there is no one better that a good local estate agents such as David Jordan Estate Agents to get more advice.

The time is now

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

www.DavidJordan.co.uk

Tel: 01323 898414 

 

 

A Warm Glow or Cold Shiver !

Welcome to 2014 and David Jordan Estate Agents first blog of the New Year.

The million dollar question is how you decide a property is the right one for you, does is give you a warm glow or a cold shiver.

Picking a house can be exciting and terrifying at the same time:

• Is the location good for you?
• If there are problems with the property can you afford or want to fix them?
• What if you love two properties?

The list is endless.  Maybe you start with grabbing a calculator and doing the maths before you drift into the emotive state of looking visualising and daydreaming.

Head in the clouds or feet on the ground!

Deciding what is best for you although less tangible is to trust your intuition.  It is suggested that most buyers form an impression in the first few seconds of walking into a property, ‘is this a happy house or does it leave me cold’. 

David Jordan Estate Agents with their many years of experience in the property market suggest that when a house is a good fit for a buyer the couple or family will start to talk about where they would place their furniture.  They begin to mentally start to move into the property.  The upshot is if you view a property and find yourself imagining where your possessions might go chances are the property is a good match for you.

To be or not to be!

There is no such thing as a crystal ball when it comes to house hunting.  It is inevitable that you would think about if the property was too small if you get a dog or be too big when the kids leave for college. Sometimes if you have too many variables it can work against you.

Possibly it may be worth considering buying the property for the way you are living today then adapt as you go.  Decide based on how you live and not where you will live. 

For example a property with amazing views can seem like a wonderful place to call home but if you are rarely at home during the day those views won’t be visible most of the time.  Focussing on features indoors maybe a better alternative, particularly to high traffic areas of the property such as the kitchen.  A sleek minimalist stainless steel breakfast bar may set your heart on fire but if you have busy toddlers a practical kitchen with lots of room and smudge resistant units maybe a better match.

Follow your heart

Before you make that final decision maybe sleeping on it overnight is sometimes good advice, keeping your feel on the ground.  However seldom will you go wrong if you follow your heart. David Jordan Estate Agents aspire always to deliver to you a cutting edge service and work with you to find your dream property.

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

www.DavidJordan.co.uk

Tel: 01323 898414 

And So To Years End ........

Another year has flown by with its highs and lows. To end the year this final blog crouches down and looks around and about Seaford Town Football Club close to all our hearts and steeped in history for a local club.  

The history of our beloved football club trundles back well over a hundred years and not having the benefit of rich patrons in early years the club relied on enthusiastic supporters and keen dedicated players.

The Crouch

The Crouch is the name given to Seaford Football Ground, the name deriving from an old English wording meaning cross and possibly evolves from the existence of a cross on the hilltop where Crooked Lane, Crouch Lane and East Street converge.

Seaford Town was first founded in 1888 as Seaford FC succeeding Seaford Rovers FC founded in 1882.  Like all Sussex clubs games were not played during the First World War and part of the pitch was dug up to grow food. 

In the early days the club not having any wealthy patrons could not boast a home ground with lush and level turf with surrounding stands and clubhouse. The club is rumoured to have been started by three workers at the Elm Brewery in Croft Lane with its close proximity to the land at The Crouch made it a natural venue choice.

Give us a sign!

Seaford’s main football club has played at The Crouch since at least the early 1990’s with its slightly sloping pitch close to the Town Centre ,but its location still a mystery to many locals because no one has ever thought to sign post its location.   

The land was purchased in 1909 by cement owner John Plaister who lived at Crouch House and made the field available for use of local footballers because he happened to like the game and felt it deserved a home. In 1930 following his death the land was sold by auction to the then Seaford District Council.  In 1974 it passed into the hands of Lewes district council but was returned back to Seaford Town Council in 2007.

A true survivor

At one stage the Nazis tried to get rid of football in Seaford. Three bombs were dropped in the middle of the football ground in November 1940 creating large craters and damaging the club house with another bomb landing there in 1942.

The original spectator stand was in existence by the mid 1930s in the same spot the stand today occupies then constructed of wood, although post war improvement saw it enclosed in corrugated iron and painted green.  It was eventually demolished when it gave into the onslaught of sea spray and strong winds and was replaced by a far less comfortable concrete block structure.   However it sadly fell victim to vandals.  Now however the ground boasts new floodlights and the new 108 seating stand opened in October 2010 called The David Jordan Stand.

Truly an integral part of Seaford’s community and steeped in history and still today it survives and flourishes. We are proud to be associated with such a key part of the Seaford community

Happy New Year to you all from David Jordan Estate Agents

www.DavidJordan.co.uk

Tel: 01323 898414

 

Once in Royal David’s City

Once in Royal David’s City ---  Namely Seaford ! --- stood an Estate Agent David Jordan Estate Agents proud of its reputation for providing a cutting edge service for its customers whatever your choice of living.  So what sets us apart, well?

On the first day of Christmas David Jordan Estate Agents provides for you up to the minute properties for sale and to let.

On the second day of Christmas David Jordan Estate Agents says to you that we embrace the latest advances in technology to be at the forefront of the services we offer.

On the third day of Christmas David Jordan Estate Agents believes its reputation is founded on professionalism and good service.

On the fourth day of Christmas David Jordan Estate Agents offers you a trained friendly team to guide you through the moving process.

On the fifth day of Christmas David Jordan Estate Agents is proud of its highly personalised service.

On the sixth day of Christmas David Jordan Estate Agents is confident that our advice is well informed and professional.

On the seventh and eighth days of Christmas David Jordan Estate Agents says contact us at any time to request a valuation or register to buy.

On the ninth and tenth days of Christmas David Jordan Estate Agents offer as many different advertising mediums as possible including advertising in the local press.  If we don’t sell your property there is no fee to pay.

On the eleventh day of Christmas David Jordan Estate Agents welcomes you to their modern spacious offices in Seaford’s main High street.

And on the twelfth day of Christmas David Jordan Estate Agents will hand on heart catch your falling star and throughout the journey will be with you to offer their years of expertise to guide you along the way.

We wish you all a merry and peaceful Christmas.

David Jordan and all the Team.

http://www.davidjordan.co.uk/