I can actually tell you, firsthand, what it's like to live in Claygate, because I live here myself, with my wife and two kids. And it's easy to see why it's such a popular place to be. I think it was actually the second or third day after we moved into Claygate, that we were walking with the pushchair, and pretty much every person, that we passed, stopped to say "Hello." That's just something you don't see anymore. And you only have to go down to the parade, on a Saturday or Sunday morning, and you can see the amount of activity within the local shops that there's huge support from local residents. You know, they want to keep this place going, because it's such a great place to be.

Yes, you can still get to London Waterloo in 30 minutes, but that the main thing is the fact that you can come back, to a slower pace. There's plenty of rolling fields, and dog walking routes. And, of course, lots of pubs to choose from, which is probably the most important part. But that mainly it's the, it's the sense of community that that draws people in. And it's the sense of community that keeps people here.

 

Thinking of selling in Claygate? We sell more properties in Claygate Village than any other estate agent. Book a free valuation today!

Example by Maddie age 6, from Claygate.

 

Want to be in with a chance of winning a brand new Nintendo Switch? All that you have to do is draw us a picture of your dream home. Now this could be a home in outer space, this could be a medieval castle, this could even be a Minecraft house!

Once you’ve drawn your picture get your parent or guardian to like or follow us on Facebook or Instagram, and they can either take a picture of your picture and email it in to us, or alternatively they can drop it into one of our branches in East Molesey or Claygate.

Entries will be displayed on our screens in branch and 5 finalists will be posted to social media, the finalist with the most likes will be announced as the winner and will receive a brand new nintendo switch console!

 

RULES FOR ENTERING THIS COMPETITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

  1. This competition is for children aged 11 and under.
  2. Entry is only available to local residents of; Claygate, Esher, Thames Ditton, Hinchley Wood, East Molesey and West Molesey. (Your postcode must start with KT8, KT7 or KT10 and winners will be asked to provide proof of address from their parent or guardian)
  3. The parent or guardian must like or follow our Newton Huxley Facebook or Instagram pages for your entry to be counted.
  4. Only entries received by the 16th March 2021 will be entered
  5. All entries will be displayed on screens at out offices so please make sure you put your name and age so we can add it to your picture.
  6. Entries can be made by either emailing to len@newtonhuxley.co.uk or dropped directly to our offices at either 15 The Parade, Claygate, Surrey, KT10 0PD or 33 Bridge Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9ER – dropping directly will alow us to scan your picture and will look best!
  7. Finalists will be selected and their pictures will be uploaded to Facebook and Instagram, the picture that receives the most collective likes by the 31st March will be announced the winner and invited to collect their Brand New Nintendo Switch from our offices.

We would prefer that you drop entries into one of our offices so that we can scan and upload the image clearly, but you can also submit you entry by email to len@newtonhuxley.co.uk

 

A well thought out ground floor layout includes an entrance hall, a study/playroom, utility room, modern shower room, a good size living room and a beautiful open plan kitchen/dining/family room, finished to a high standard with doors to the landscaped garden.

First floor accommodation delivers four well-proportioned bedrooms, and a desirable family bathroom which includes a bath and a separate shower.

Outside the property there is the large rear garden which is Southerly facing and to the front is a paved driveway offering parking for 2 cars.

Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate the size, setting and quality of finish available with this family home. Call Newton Huxley Estate Agents today to book your appointment to view.

More details and online booking

Our sales team did a fantastic job selling this property that had been marketed by 2 other agents over the last 13 months.

Within 6 weeks of them coming to market with Newton Huxley we had a buyer in place and have just exchanged contracts with the proud new owners of this stunning Edwardian property.

If you're looking to sell in Claygate my team can help, book a valuation here: https://lnkd.in/dtVWQds

The necessary restrictions put in place by Government to slow the spread of COVID-19 have essentially paused property transactions in the UK.

Agents are currently only permitted to carry out “virtual viewings” on vacant properties, and mortgage lenders are putting a temporary stop to new mortgage applications whilst restrictions prevent their surveyors from valuing properties with usual accuracy, given that they cannot physically visit the vast majority of properties at present.

The only ones that are still moving home, are those that are well progressed with their sale or purchase and are contractually bound to move. The same more or less applies to those renting as well, with virtual viewings applicable to vacant properties only, and only those that absolutely have to move are able to do so.

 

Were you planning a move this spring like many others who have been waiting for the right time to sell?

Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, the property market was doing extremely well, and there was already strong evidence that the so called Boris Bounce was having a positive impact on the property market.

Our own data showed a 14% increase in the number of property viewings immediately following the election, and an overall increase of 32% when compared with the same period in 2019. This was also evident in the most recent property transactions for 2020, showing an increase in the average price paid for a property in Thames DItton, Esher, Claygate, Hinchley Wood and Molesey of £25,000.

Right now, we should be experiencing one of the busiest seasons for the property market, commonly known as the Spring Market, but restrictions are preventing people from bringing their property to market, causing a back log of people that were planning to move at this time.

 

Can you think of another recent event that was talked about in the news every day that may have also had a bottleneck effect, and created a back log of people that were waiting for more certainty before putting their property on the market…?

 

 

 

Brexit is relevant to property market predictions around COVID-19

The EU referendum in the UK along with amendments to how stamp duty land tax is calculated, reduced transactions in Molesey, Esher, Thames Ditton, Claygate and Hinchley Wood by around 30% and as a result, 2020 was expected to be a busy year for the UK Property market with pent up demand reaching critical mass.

 

We now have one bottle neck on top of another bottle neck, and if the data tracking property transactions in South Korea and China is anything to go buy, we can expect transaction levels and the health of the property market to snap back at an exceptional pace.

 

With the UK’s own specific set of circumstances leading up to this point, we are expecting a wave of new properties coming to market in the second half of 2020.

 

If you are one of those people that are planning to sell your property once life begins to return to normality, is there anything that you can do to beat the crowd?

 

 

Get yourself "Contract Ready"

You may or may not already know that you can instruct a solicitor before you find a buyer. Our panel of solicitors work just like our estate agents do, on a No Sale, No Fee basis.

Why does this matter? The initial process of setting up the sale of your home with a solicitor takes anywhere from 2-3 weeks. Most people wait until they have a buyer to begin this process, but if everyone is trying to do this at the same time, it will likely take longer than usual for the initial steps to be completed.

 

If you are serious about moving, why not put yourself in a position where you are up to 3 weeks further ahead than other properties that launch to market? There’s no catch, and you don’t even have to use Newton Huxley Estate Agents to sell your property to get access to this service. However, if you decide to take advantage of our award winning estate agency services, your solicitor fee payable upon the completed sale of your home will be absorbed into the commission we charge, saving you an average of at least £1000.00

For more information please contact our team on 01372 631 622 or email info@newtonhuxley.co.uk

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) were introduced in 2007 to give buyers a better understanding of the energy efficiency of a property they may wish to buy. The EPC is a legal  requirement if you are selling or renting a property and are valid for 10 years from date of issue.

 

An EPC document includes an assessment of the current energy performance and estimated energy costs of the property as well as its potential future energy efficiency, if you were to implement the recommendations in the report.

 

1.The EPC rating graphic

 

The ratings graphic shows how efficient your property is on a scale from A (very energy efficient to G (not very efficient). The higher the rating, the lower your potential energy costs will be.

 

Each letter is also assigned to a group of numbers (from 1 to 100). The higher up the scale, the better the property's efficiency.  The first of two arrows shows the propertys current rating, whilst the second highlights the property’s potential rating if more energy-efficient features were to be installed.

 

The average EPC rating for a home in the UK is D.

 

 

The report goes on to details the changes you could make to improve the energy efficiency of the property, as well as detailing the estimated costs and potential savings you could make.

 

Who needs an EPC?

 

Sellers : It's a legal requirement to have an EPC for your home, before you sell it. You can arrange it through your Estate Agent, or directly with an EPC provider. The EPC register lists approved providers: https://www.epcregister.com/

 

Buyers. You should receive a copy of the EPC from the seller. Which you can use to plan energy efficiency improvements to the property or to negotiate the property price you pay.

 

Landlords. It is a legal requirement for buy-to-let properties to have an energy efficiency rating of E or above, before you can take on a new tenant or renew an existing contract. Later this year the rule will apply to existing tenancy agreements too.

 

Tenants. You should receive a copy of the EPC for the property you are renting. It will help you plan and budget for energy costs.

 

How can you improve the energy efficiency of your home?

 

If you want to add value to your home, and make it a better place to live upgrading your bathroom can bring surprising benefits. One of the most important rooms in a house, it's a place where you can relax and unwind after a hard day. As well as get ready before going out or calling it a night.

 

By increasing the value of your property, a revamped bathroom can help differentiate your property, if you decide to sell, and help you realise a better selling price. It can also help you build more equity in your property enabling you to re-mortgage or raise finance from the equity in your home.

 

To get the maximum increase in value, consider the following:

 

  1. If you have the room, install a second sink. They're invaluable for busy families and couples alike. If you install one, you'll wonder how you managed without it!
  2. Upgrade your shower. A brand-new shower will instantly make your bathroom appear cleaner, brighter and more inviting. Your shower can be electric, use a thermostatic mixer, be digital or a power shower. And there are a wide variety of shower options ranging from rain shower heads, wet rooms and shower columns. And tat's before you consider the screen, sliding doors or curtains available!
  3. Add storage. It's surprising how much storage you need in a bathroom. From hair products, skincare, hand wash, dental products, shaving kits, cleaning sprays, toilet roll, medicines, pampering essentials, towels and more. Choose from built-in or freestanding cabinets. Or, if you have awkward spaces get custom-made units or shelving.
  4. Update your colour scheme. Neutral schemes are best, especially if you are thinking about selling your home in the near future.
  5. Extend your bathroom. If you have the space, extending your bathroom can pay dividends. Just make sure you're not compromising the space in a bedroom or other important space in your home. If you can't extend, how about converting a box-room or cupboard into an additional bathroom?
  6. Don’t forget the plumbing! If you live in an older property, it's worth checking the plumbing to ensure it's in a good state of repair and meets current building regulations. An experienced plumber can advise you and can highlight any potential problems before you start.

 

If you need any advice about renovating a bathroom to add value to your home, contact us today.

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