Well, November was a really successful month at Christies and ChristiesWorld.com.
Our Cheam Office, nestling conveniently on the borders of London and Surrey agreed a very pleasing level of new sales - 12 deals with an average property value of almost exactly £650,000. This follows on from 10 sales in October with an average value of about £821,000. Average sale value for 2011 so far is just over£690,000. We have sold flats at well under £200,000, large houses worth well over a million pounds and a wide variety of terrace, semi-detached and detached houses and numerous bungalows.
New instructions have been solid rather than spectacular in November - just 6 properties to follow on from the double figures that we put on to the market in October. We were pleased to see however, that this level of new instructions kept us at the Number One spot in the Rightmove statistics for our target area - we have only lost top spot once this year. Indeed we have been at Number One almost continuously for many years which is a constant source of satisfaction. We have a number of new instructions already lined up for the New Year so there is plenty to look forward to.
The Christies House Price Index (http://bit.ly/sLB2br) continues to demonstrate the value of property as both a home and a long term investment. There is no slowing down in demand for properties close to some of the UK's best state schools in an area convenient for London and Surrey's wonderful green belt countryside with pleasant parks and Villages offering chic restaurants and cafes.
We have really benefited this year from our extensive global group network (www.mayfairoffice.co.uk) with around 16,000 properties for sale via 450 offices worldwide including 30 in Surrey and London, plus exclusive websites for Equestrian, Coastal and International.
Next year will see the launch of our specialist Property Auction service which will allow us to market an even wider selection of properties including commercial, investments, licensed premises, multi property portfolios plus asset disposals for corporate clients.
Finally, Lettings and Property Management are well worth a mention. Demand for rental properties continues unabated with more landlords required to meet the growing number of tenants. All types of property seem to be targeted and many homeowners and professional landlords are finding tenants very quickly.
Please contact either Andrew Richardson, Jeremy Richardson or Richard Killoughery on 020 8643 7777 to get moving or email us at sales@christiesworld.com.
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Have you ever wondered why so many couples choose this particular area in Surrey as the place to settle down and bring up their children? At Christies we know why, you only have to stop for a moment and take a good look at the picturesque surroundings, warm community and first rate shops and services to appreciate what you have right on your doorstep.
However, without doubt the primary reason to bring up your children in this area is the unrivalled quality of the schools, both state and private.
As Jeremy Richardson of Christies acknowledges, “I was brought up in the Borough and experienced our local schools firsthand. My parents were both school-teachers and impressed upon me the absolute importance of a good education. This is why all three of my children have been educated locally. Both of my daughters moved on to great universities and my son will be following in their footsteps next term.”
Perhaps the second priority for local home-makers is the excellent transport connections to Central London, as well as the quick and easy access to the two major airports at Heathrow and Gatwick. “More than ever our buyers have a cosmopolitan and international background and the convenience of the M25 and M23 is becoming an increasing asset to the community,” comments Jeremy’s’ brother and business partner Andrew Richardson.” We are constantly communicating with overseas buyers, most notably from the United States and more recently from the Far East - our Mayfair Group connections have really made us into a local and international agent!”
Other motivating factors for residents include our superb sports and fitness facilities. Golf courses are numerous; Cuddington Golf Club, Banstead Downs and Walton Heath - the venue for this year’s Senior Open Championship, are just a few of the high standard courses on offer. Coupled with this there are numerous local fitness centres, sporting clubs, stables for those who enjoy horse riding or Epsom Downs for those that enjoy horse racing.
For those who love the fresh air, what better than to spend a day on the Downs; walking the dog, cycling or having fun with the family. Then after working up an appetite, an evening dining in one of the numerous local restaurants is exactly what you need.
Perhaps all of this explains why property in this area continues to be such a solid investment - since the new Millennium we have, according to land registry statistics, witnessed house prices rise by more than 70%. At Christies our knowledge of this area is unrivalled, and we will be delighted to give you the benefit of our experience and assist you with your next move in this marvellous region.
Please contact either Andrew Richardson, Jeremy Richardson or Richard Killoughery on 020 8643 7777 to get moving or email us at sales@christiesworld.com.
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