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PROJECT BRIGHTONSarah Springford on networking

BRITISH AIRWAYS i360The pod has landed

NOW & THENThree strikes for Hove Library?

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Oh how I tire of opening magazines thatare telling me that it’s a new year andtherefore I should be working on a new

me. Okay, I have my faults, but on the whole I think the old me ispretty fit for purpose, well not fit exactly, but… well I think you knowwhat I mean, none of us like to be preached to.

So far be it from me to preach to you about moving home. I suspectthat most of us will knowwhen it’s time to move andwhy we need to move.

Statistics claim thatmoving home is one of themost stressful things thatwe will encounter in ourlives and I believe that it might be true. I know that some of my movesover the years have been, for a variety of reasons, very stressfulindeed.

Moving home is a long winded and expensive process. Over myyears here at Latest Homes there have been odd occasions when wehave heard of people who, using cash, have bought a property andmoved in within seven days – but these are rare occurrences andcertainly not the norm.

So for 2016 my advice is to be realistic about your expectationswhen it comes to a house move. Get everything in place at your end ofany deal so that you are not the cause of any delay and pray that thepeople surrounding your deal are doing the same.

Be open and honest with everyone involved, agents, solicitors,mortgage lenders and banks, buyers and vendors – if we all set aboutmaking 2016 the year of transparency and truth things stand a chanceof being a lot better and running a lot more smoothly.

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7 British Airways i360Building the pod

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8 Project BrightonSarah Springford onnetworking

9 City PlannerCity Density

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Last January we reported that Chaucer BusinessPark in Polegate had won ‘CommercialDevelopment of the Year’ at the 2014 UK Sunday

Times Excellence Awards. Well, they’ve done it again.Chaucer is currently the largest speculative development

in Sussex since the last economic peak delivering Grade Aquality industrial/warehouse units. Set in an idyllic locationadjacent the A22/A27 Polegate bypass dualcarriageway servicing Hastings, Brighton and Uckfieldwithin the county whilst overlooking the South Downs tothe west.

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Searches UK are absolutely thrilled to announce theirManaging Director, Andrew Stenning, was declared asEntrepreneur of the Year at The Sussex Business Awards on

3rd December. The awards ceremony took place in Brighton at The Grand Hotel

with entertainment from magician Matthew McGurk and Paul Sinhafrom ITV’s The Chase. A charity raffle helped raise money for TheArgus Appeal and some of the main sponsors includedCheckaprofessional.com, Thomas Eggar, Sussex Chamber ofCommerce and Wealden District Council.

Searches UK was established in 2008 after Andrew encounteredseveral instances of a less than satisfactory service from other searchproviders in the market. Determined to provide an excellent service tosolicitors and conveyancers, Andrew focused on growing Searches UKwith an honest, professional, personal and friendly approach.

Andrew Stenning, Managing Director, at Searches UK said: “I am truly honoured to be awarded Entrepreneur of the Year and it

is with huge thanks to the team at Searches UK for their continuedhard work and dedication that I’ve been able to achieve this. Withouttheir help I would not be able to drive the business forward or deliverthe excellent service that our clients deserve. I offer mycongratulations to everyone shortlisted and all of the winners at the

THE BUSINESSSALES

SEARCHES UK’S MANAGINGDIRECTOR IS ENTREPRENEUROF THE YEAR

Sussex Business Awards. I’mdelighted to be held in such highregard alongside so many otheradmirable business people.”

Andrew comes from abackground in the propertyindustry as a former Estate Agentand Practice Manager of a local lawfirm. He successfully overcame thehousing market crash in 2008 andin 2009 strategically changed hisclient base to solicitors andconveyancers when the CoalitionGovernment scrapped HomeInformation Packs (HIPs) whichaccounted for 95 per cent of his business at the time.

In just over seven years Searches UK have grown to become one ofEngland and Wales’ leading search providers, boasting a 9.9 out of 10average score from genuine and verified reviews onCheckaprofessional.com. Their portfolio of conveyancing searchesare vast and include both residential and commercial searchescomprising of reports for environmental, flood, planning, localauthority, drainage and water, mining and energy and infrastructureissues.

As an avid entrepreneur and business leader, Andrew will continueto bring cutting edge products and services to the property market toenhance the conveyancing process for his clients. Watch this spacefor news and updates in the New Year for new products, schemes,initiatives and platforms due to be launched. www.searchesuk.co.uk

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We havereached anexciting

stage of our constructionas we have completed thepod floor, with theunderside of the podmade of mirrored glass. Icannot wait to see thereflections of the city andall the people waiting toboard their flight below, asthe pod rises or descends.It will be truly stunning –like an Anish Kapoorsculpture!

We have now startedadding the sides androof of the pod. This ismade up of 24 delicateglass pie-shaped‘superstructure’ sectors,which give the pod itsrecognisable 'oblateellipsoid' (chocolate

smartie in laymen's terms) shape. Oblate ellipsoid means a 3D shapecreated by revolving an ellipse 360 degrees about its minor axis.

Despite the delicate appearance, the superstructure sectors areincredibly robust, weighing almost double the weight of the floorsectors. This is because they are constructed from four layers of glassincluding two laminated double-curved sheets glued together with aninterlayer and separated by a sealed air gap between them.

The glass was made by specialist glass maker Sunglass in Italy andthe pod (a vertical cable car 'cabin') is made by cable car and ski liftmanufacturer, Poma from France. We worked with both companies onthe London Eye but in the intervening 16 years technology hasimproved and whilst the London Eye is single glazed, the BA i360 hasfour layers of toughened glass. Another improvement from the LondonEye is that the external glass surface of the BA i360 incorporates apermanent self-cleaning treatment, which means rain water will notstick, but rather it will run off making sure our visitors get clear viewseven on rainy days.

The pod is fully air-conditioned, which also means it won't steam upwhen the weather is wet, and won't feel like a green house in thesummer (along with those 4 layers of glass!). There is seating in thecentre and a sky bar.

We are already taking bookings for people to hire out the sky pod forevents. We are also selling gift vouchers for flights and champagne skybar flights – which would make for a unique present this year.www.britishairwaysi360Twitter/Instagram: @ba_i360Facebook: British Airways i360Copyright for images is Brighton i360 Ltd/Kevin Meredith

The Van AlenBuilding isBrighton’s

latest and mostsophisticatedcollection ofapartments andpenthouses fromBerkeley Homes.”

An original salesbrochure, a collectionof photographs andvarious snippets ofuseful informationfeature on the officialwebsite of the Van AlenBuilding. Residents setup www.vanalen.infofollowing a meetingwith their EmbassyCourt counterparts whosuccessfully set up theirown site some time ago.

The principle ofhaving an onlinearchive for a building issound, though that isn’tthe site’s only function.As George Davies, theVan Alen resident whoconceived the project,explained to me, thesite also acts as aninstruction manual forfuture residents of thebuilding. £10,000 carscome with a manual.Why shouldn’t a multi-million pound building?

The Van Alen Building was built from 1999-2001 on the site of theAquarium Garage on Marine Parade. The flats, with some of the bestviews in Brighton, were sold off-plan. The design, by Peter Rutter ofPRC Fewster Architects, is influenced by the Moderne style from the1930s (think Embassy Court) rather than the Regency style of theneighbours from the 1830s. It works well.

As buildings age, information undoubtedly gets lost. Suchinformation might include the name of a specialist contractor, paintcolours (the window frames are RAL 7031 in case you are interested)and detailed floor plans. Buildings are poorly maintained as a result.

The only other local buildings that I can think of which have theirown websites are Sussex Heights in Brighton (tallest building inSussex) and Park Gate in Hove (an under-appreciated development ofquite special architectural interest). Other decent blocks whereresidents take an interest in their surroundings – such as Furze Croft, 4Grand Avenue, Marine Gate and the Varndean Park Estate – should allconsider setting up such a resource.www.buildingopinions.com Twitter: @robert_nemeth

“It will be trulystunning – like an Anish

Kapoor sculpture

“£10,000cars come

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PROJECT BRIGHTONSARAH SPRINGFORD, DIRECTOR OF BRIGHTON &HOVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Brighton Chamber offers a voice for Brighton and Hove'sbusinesses. It provides a platform to help its members buildsuccessful businesses by connecting, training, and

supporting the business community.With its unique programme of regular networking and bite-sized

learning events, the Chamber always has something new on offer tomeet the needs of a growing membership.

This week in Project Brighton, Sarah Springford, the Director ofBrighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce discusses why networking isstill important.

Sarah has notched up seven years as director: “There is never a dullmoment at the Chamber and things are always changing, it’s achallenging job but very enjoyable!

“Most of our Chamber member businesses do not have a shop front.This means they need to get out to be seen and to remind contacts,many of whom have taken time to develop, that they are great to dobusiness with. Networking is as important as ever because it introducesbusinesses to each other in an informal yet constructive way.

Why networking is a fundamental business practice

Follow me:@sarahspringford

“As the Chamber director, I get invited to many events such aslaunches, meetings and celebrations but unfortunately I can’t go tothem all. But I make sure I pick something from each of my networkson a regular basis – so I get a really good overview of what’shappening in the city. I go to most of the Chamber events to hear thebrilliant and inspiring speakers, meet people I know and discoverinteresting new ones too.

“Recently I was at a Chamber Pop-up Breakfast at Terre à Terre inBrighton and heard the wonderful Thomas Lavis from Lick yogurtbeing interviewed by Steve Bustin. It was a reminder of how manyChamber members are doing business with eachother and working together. These relationshipsdevelop over time, for sure, but meeting up face-to-face keeps those opportunities open. So whatevent are you going to book on to next? I amlooking forward to our Spotlight Supper inJanuary when Jacky Misson interviews AlanMargetts, founder of The Kitchen Store.

“The Chamber has recently moved office toEntrepreneurial Spark. Already it has been agood reminder of the value of meeting people inperson, rather than relying on your online andmedia presence only. One of the businesses that“Meeting up face-to-face

keeps thoseopportunites open

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won a place at Entrepreneurial Spark’s business accelerator is hiSbe,Brighton’s independent community supermarket. I bumped into Ruthlast week, one of the co-founders. She was one of the speakers at thisyear’s Brighton Summit, and I showed her the great video we madewith her and Amy (the other co-founder) about their Summit talk onhow they used crowd funding and attracted local investors. Thefollowing day was a Saturday and I found myself taking a big detour

just to go to hiSbe. Meeting Ruth had planted the idea of going to thestore and was a good example of how meeting people helps keepyour brand visible and in people’s minds. As it turned out, I was reallypleased with my purchases and the whole experience of shoppingthere was exciting and fun, just as networking should be.

“Any Advice? The usual, make sure you have energy and listen toothers – but the main thing is not to forget to show your enthusiasmand passion for what you do. Talk about something you’re working onthat’s interesting, and they’ll remember you.

“Networking is not just about meeting customers – it’s your route tomarket. I was talking with a designer and copywriter last week abouthow they got work. The copywriter Laura Darling told us how she hadbeen skating shakily round the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink at a Chamberevent and quite literally bumped in to another member, who, afterchatting about what they do, subsequently put her in touch with anagent who now gives her lots of great work. Don’t underestimate thepotential of pure chance.”Images courtesy of Simon Callaghan Photgraphy

Density is complex and urban density in particular isconsidered problematic by many. It is, at times, the mostcontentious topic in urban development. For one thing,

there is no standard measure of density. Residential density, one thatconcerns many in Brighton and Hove, is the ratio of a population toresidential land area. Urban intensity is about the potential forendless random and unpredictable interactions between individualsand activities in the city.

The fantastic Jane Jacobs in ‘The Death and Life of Great AmericanCities’ considered a dense concentration of people as one of the mainconditions for flourishing city diversity. High-density mixed-useneighbourhoods are important for many reasons. For most peopleliving in cities, shops, bars and restaurants within walking distanceare desirable.

Moreover, increasing urban density turns ona powerful network effect. As the number ofresidents per square mile in an area goesup, so does the number of businessesthat area can support. In fact, propertyresearchers working for Savills wouldtell us that each new house in aneighbourhood supports one new job.A larger number of businesses, in returncreates still more demand for housing andeven higher density, where possible. Theseare some of the intended effects ofdensity and there are of course otherunintended effects.

Successful city planners don't justlook at the population size, ordensity simply for the sake of lookingat density. Never switching off, noteven for the Christmas break,successful city planners also look athow citizens in neighbourhoods andcommunities work together for the greater good. Charity is one ofthese. While density shapes how cities look, feel and are experienced,it also determines how much a charitable organisation can collect forcharity through a door to door collection.

Take for example my Rotary Club’s annual Christmas collectionaround the streets of Brighton and Hove (www.brightonrotary.co.uk).Every year we collect from the good people of this city around £5,000that goes towards helping local charities. Our door to door collectionstake us around areas of the city with varying degrees of urban form:the detached houses of Patcham, Brangwyn Drive and MayfieldCrescent, the bungalows of Patcham, the modern estate and semis ofSurrenden Road, the large semi and detached houses of WelbeckRoad, Nevill Avenue and Windmill Close, the older terraced houses ofLivingston Road, and the larger ones on Westbourne Gardens.

Now, while not taking into account family size and income (becausewhat we have found over the years is that the good people of this citygive for charity in spite of income and hardship), the link betweenurban form, density, and daily takings, suggests that the higherdensity terraced and semi-detached housing areas can contribute25% more to a daily collection than the lower density areas withbungalows. So there you have it, higher density means more moneycollected for charities in our city. So why not have higher densities allround? Hope everyone has had a lovely break and here’s to a greatyear for our city in 2016.www.samerbagaeen.com

CITY PLANNERDR SAMER BAGAEEN MRTPI FRICS

THE CORRELATIONBETWEEN DENSITYAND CHARITY

“Make sure you haveenergy to listen to

others

“Higherdensity

means moremoney forcharitiescollected inour city


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Sussex’s most successful propertyauctioneer Austin Gray hasannounced that it is joining the

UK’s number one property auction brandAuction House, and will re-launch as‘Auction House Sussex’ from January 2016.

Austin Gray has been holding auctions inBrighton and Hove for over 30 years, andhas an enviable reputation in the area, witha current success rate of 87 per cent.Meanwhile, Auction House is the largest property auctioneer in theUK, selling more properties per year than any of its rivals, and wasrecently named Residential Auction House of the Year 2015 by leadingindustry publication The Negotiator. The brand now accounts formore than 12 per cent of all property auction sales nationally.

Austin Gray Auction Manager Nick Muston said: “We are thrilled tobe joining the Auction House brand in 2016. The move means that wewill be enhancing our coverage of both East and West Sussex, as wellas working in partnership with other residential sales, residentiallettings and commercial agents in the area.

“It also means that we will be upgrading our capabilities, with theaim for Auction House Sussex to become the ‘go to’ auctioneer acrossthe two counties.”

Welcoming Austin Gray to the fold, Auction House FoundingDirector Roger Lake said: “We’re delighted that Austin Gray has joined

THE BUSINESSSALESAUSTIN GRAY TORE-LAUNCH AS‘AUCTION HOUSE SUSSEX’

us. The company is already a well-established auctioneer in Sussex,and its arrival will strengthen our presence along the south coast ofthe UK, as well as making the brand active in a territory where sale byauction is already popular.

Auction House provides a powerful combination of a recognisednational brand and regional auction rooms run by prominent estateagents and auctioneers. All Auction House offices benefit fromcorporate support such as branded material, website coverage andadvertising – as well as the ability to sell property at regionalauctions, so the very best results can be achieved.The inaugural sale for the brand new Auction House Sussex will be on11 February 2016. The team can be contacted on 01273 201982.www.auctionhouse.uk.net

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Clare Tobin, Leaders’ Chief Operating Officer: “The initiatives announced in the Autumn Statement toincrease housing supply are very welcome and cannot

come to fruition soon enough. However, with the housebuildingindustry in desperate need of resource, we are concerned about howthe building of the 400,000 new homes that have been promised willactually be achieved.

“The announcement of further initiatives to help first-time buyerswith more affordable housing is also welcome, however given thatwages are still nowhere near keeping up with property prices – whichare likely to keep rising as we wait for enough new homes to be built –it remains to be seen how affordable it proves to be for most people.

“In the meantime, a healthy private rental sector is absolutelyessential to the housing market, for those who either cannot or do notwish to buy. The plan to increase Stamp Duty by 3 per cent on thepurchase of buy-to-let properties is disappointing, given theimportance of privately rented property to this county’s housingneeds, however we do not foresee it having a substantial impact.

“Existing landlords will be unaffected and new investment will beconsidered alongside the returns available elsewhere. With pensioncontributions heavily restricted, many will continue to invest inproperty. The lettings market will continue to see strong demand andif supply is further constrained, rents will rise, yields will increase, andinvestors will view 3 per cent extra Stamp Duty as insignificant.

“Since the Stamp Duty levy will not take effect until 1st April, still

THE BUSINESSSALESLEADERS’ RESPONSE TOTHE AUTUMN STATEMENT:NOVEMBER 2015

17 weeks away, it is likelywe will see a rush ofinvestors buying beforethen. Anyone who hasbeen considering buyingor selling an investmentproperty must now actquickly to complete theirtransaction before 1stApril. Sales of leaseholdproperties take an averageof 12 to 16 weeks tocomplete from offer so it ispossible, if the processbegins now, to complete a

transaction in time tosave thousands ofpounds.

“Buying the rightproperty in the rightlocation will be crucial tosuccess, as will correctlycalculating rental yields,tax liability andprofitability. It is now

more important than ever to consult a knowledgeable expert such asLeaders to make the right decisions at every stage. We will givelandlords expert guidance to help them meet the challenges they faceand get the most from their investment property or portfolio, nowand in the long-term.”www.leaders.co.uk

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Last year was a funny old year in many ways and I think I finallybecame an adult. Well, sort of... For a start, I turned 50. Two ofmy children are now older than I was when I had them. Scary,

as I was not the most mature of 20 year olds, spending my nightsrunning a nightclub and most of my days in bed attempting to sleepwhile my two errant toddlers poked me in the eye and filled the bathwith potatoes, or worse.

Neither am I the most mature of 50 year olds and my birthdayseemed to go on all year.

Not all postal missives in 2015 were of the congratulatory variety.Around springtime, I received a terrible letter from the bank informingme that my entire mortgage was due to be paid off by November 5th2015. The subtext was that there would be fireworks of an unwelcometype if this didn't happen.

How did this oversight happen? Well, back in the days when Iearned more than the minimumwage, I decided (clearly in amoment of wine-inducedpsychosis) to shorten the termof my mortgage to 20 years.Then, like many people, I hitleaner times and went on tointerest-only payments, which,with low interest rates made mymortgage payments a barelyregistered £56 per month. Imerrily continued onthis basis, going onholiday every fiveminutes while theyears flew past fasterthan a transatlanticdreamliner. Suddenly,the £46,306 paymentloomed ahead like anapproaching financial tsunami.

I immediately called the bank to request the five years of my initialterm back, figuring that with a fair wind behind me, less holidays andmore work, I could make the payments. The bank seemed happy toagree to this, but for the trifling task of going through a new mortgageapplication. At the end of the 45 minute application interview, theoperative started to audibly quiver a little and had to put me on hold.After a long time on hold, he gingerly returned to deliver the newsthat I was not eligible to apply for one of their loans, as I no longer'fitted the criteria'. Beginning to feel like something of a pariah, Iasked what kind of criteria could possibly exclude someone who'dnever missed a repayment, whose property was worth 20 times their(poxy) mortgage and who had a good income from rental properties.It transpires that the new criteria excludes rental income from beingdeclared as part of someone's income. Rather inconvenient if yourincome is exclusively from renting property. If only the inland revenuehad the same criteria...

Left with little other choice, apart from the unthinkable, I workedmy butt off over the summer and managed to save almost half theamount, with the sale of my mother's house barely covering theremainder. The 4th of November saw me clawing down the back ofthe sofa for loose change, which was a new experience for my riskaverse self.

So, I might be starting 2016 broke, but the bank lost £3,500 ininterest payments, which is a brace of long haul flights to me. Socheers Santander. Happy 2016.

THE LANDLADYRENT BOOK TALESSTUFF THE MORTGAGE

“With a fairwind behind

me, less holidaysand more work, Icould make thepayments

When I have aquietmoment in

the shop, I scan throughthe various old localnewspapers I have withmy rubber finger on, aslicking one’s own fingerand touching old paperand print does not leavea pleasant taste in themouth!

It still amazes me howBrighton and Hove areon a constant news cyclethat seems to repeatitself. This is illustrated inthis week’s first newsclipping. There is a slighttwist on the currentLibrary/Hove Museumissue which alsoincorporates the awful'Skyscraper' word. In 1962this word was just aslikely to incite a campaignas it is now!

The slight difference in the proposal in the clipping to now, is thatthe library was going to be demolished to make way for a newcombined library and museum or "Libruem" (my word) in ChurchRoad, with a Skyscraping block of flats in New Church Road. As weknow the proposal nevergot off the ground andhopefully neither will the2015 version of theLibrary closure. I wouldlike the posters to bechanged to: 'Third timelucky to Save HoveLibrary!' or 'The bananasproposal for 17 storeyson Hove Seafront.'

The second picturereveals another 1962announcement thatproposes that ratherthan spend £6,000 ondemolition and a further£10,000 on landscaping,it would be moreadvisable to spend£100,000 refurbishing theSaltdean Lido by addinga library (bit of a theme this week) and a community centre.

My favourite comment in this piece from the council says that: “TheParks Committee don't do Entertainment, that's the EntertainmentCommittees job!”

The saying "Too many Chiefs and not enough Indians” springs tomind, and as we know in this wonderful Town/City of ours: "Somethings never change!"[email protected]

“Third timelucky to save

Hove library

NOW & THENANDY GARTH, BRIGHTON & HOVE STUFF

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When you have hardwood floors installed, you’ll want tokeep them as clean and fresh looking as the day theywere laid. Hardwood flooring requires sensible

maintenance, so it's vital you know how these floors are best lookedafter:Quick Tips 1 Place a good quality mat at the entrance door (but not rubber orfoam backed plastic mats as they may cause discolouration and traphumidity) 2 Sweep daily 3 Use minimal amounts of water when cleaning4 Immediately wipe up all spillages with a damp sponge or a neutral,gentle detergent 5 Avoid aggressive detergents, ammonia products, scouring agents orsilicone 6 Place self-adhesive felt-padson the bottom of allfurniture

Cleaning &MaintainingWe wouldrecommend using afine, soft bristledbroom to sweep yourfloors as stiff bristledbrooms may scratch.Vacuum once ortwice a week, butmake sure that thebrushes on thebottom of the vacuum are not marking the floor. If you have any rugsit is recommended you vacuum them more often, i.e. every other day,this will help prevent any dirt on the rugs filtering through the weaveand scratching the floor underneath.

Liquid is a hardwood floors worst nightmare, so if there arespillages wipe them up immediately using a wet/dry vacuum or softtowel. If you need to mop your hardwood floor, make sure that youuse a dry damp mop and not a soaking wet one. Reason being is thatexcess water can get into the seams and ruin the floor.

Accidental staining is always a risk so it is imperative that if you spillcoffee, juice, wine, or ink, pick it up with a damp rag or damp papertowel, be careful when wiping it up you are not accidentally scrubbingit into the floor. If you notice there is a stain left once you have wipedit up, you can rub the area gently, not forcibly, with a nylon scrubber,this nylon scrubber can also help get rid of scuff marks. Make sureafter removing any stains, you rinse the area thoroughly with a dampcloth and dry completely.

It is possible that after some time (approximately 2 yearsdepending on traffic) your hardwood floor might look a little dull, buta quick wax and buff of the floor using a specialist machine will soonhave it looking good as new. It's easier to revive a real wood floor thanlaminate – if the finish becomes worn beyond a quick wax and buff,you can always sand it back and re-oil or lacquer.

If you have any questions about maintaining your wooden floor, orif you are contemplating having wood flooring laid and would like toknow more, pop into our showroom on Portland Road in Hove andhave a chat with our friendly City Wood Floors team.City Wood Floors, Unit A1, Portland Business Park, Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3

WAYNE’S WORLD OFWOOD FLOORINGMAINTENANCE ANDCLEANING

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Under section 10 of the Employment Relations Act 1999 aworker has the right to be accompanied to a disciplinaryor grievance hearing. The person accompanying the

worker can be either a fellow worker or an official or employee of aTrade Union (the worker need not be a member of the union nordoes the union have to be recognised).

If the worker is not allowed to exercise his right, or is subjected toa detriment or dismissed, a remedy can be sought in theemployment tribunal.

There is no right to be accompanied to other kinds of meetings,such as a redundancy meeting; although of course an employer canalways agree to the worker bringing a companion.

It had been thought that the choice of companion had to bereasonable – what if the worker chose a companion who wasalready in dispute with the employer to create conflict and badfeeling; or, information would be revealed at the meeting whichwould be of benefit to the companion and which they wouldn’totherwise be aware of?

The right is in fact an absolute one for a worker to choose acompanion and is not interlinked with the statutory requirementfor the request to be accompanied itself to be reasonable.

A recent case held that it was a breach of trust and confidence tonot allow a worker to be accompanied by someone who fell outsideof the statutory criteria. The subject matter of the disciplinary

BUSINESS AIDRIGHT TO BE ACCOMPANIED TO ADISCIPLINARY OR GRIEVANCE HEARING

charge was very technical; it washeld to be appropriate to allowthe worker to be accompanied bysomeone who was not within thedefinition of a companion, buthad the skill or expertise to assistthe worker.

For example, languagedifficulties may mean it would bereasonable to allow the worker tobe accompanied by someone whocan translate for them.

As ever with employment law‘reasonableness’ is the key.More information can be found inthe Acas statutory Code andaccompanying Guidance –www.acas.org.uk/media/pdf/f/m/Acas-Code-of-Practice-1-on-disciplinary-and-grievance-procedures.pdfwww.acas.org.uk/media/pdf/e/m/Discipline-and-grievances-Acas-guide3.pdf

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COVER STORY

Mitsie and Marc Allsop moved into theirHove home five years ago. Theirsearch for a new home had proved tobe a long journey. They had looked at

over 40 properties before being shown theircurrent home, and on first glance they wereready to reject it along with the others. Mitsietells the story: “From the front it looked so tiny, anew build in a very traditional cottage style. Tobe honest we were about to dismiss it, despite itticking so many of the boxes that we wantedticked, especially the lovely secluded locationthat was still so close to the city centre. When wewalked inside though, we knew right away thatthis would be our new home. With fourbedrooms, a garage and vast amounts of reallyunexpected living space it was perfect for us all.

“We have lived here for about five years now,and happy as we were with the property we hadalways thought about expanding the living areain a quite dramatic way.

“The property already had a conservatoryacross the back but that was not really what wewanted – we had a vision of a large open spacethat retained the height and opened our homeright up onto our garden. The conservatory werealised wasn’t functional, but we were alsoaware that as the property is in a conservationarea there would be both restrictions andchallenges. But that said, we had our hearts seton getting rid of the conservatory and havingthat one big, open space.”

Having decided exactly what they wanted, andwith a clear vision and a determination to getexactly that, they set about finding a builder whocould do the work for them in the way that they

wanted it done, and to their exacting standards. Itproved to be a difficult task.

“We saw a string of builders but the answerwas always the same. What we wanted was not

going to be possible, the engineering wasimpossible, the steels required would be too big;all in all, they sought to offer us a compromise.”

Compromise was not, however, part of theAllsop vocabulary, and they continued to search.Eventually, Marc found DMB Solutions by lookingat websites for local building companies.

“We met with James Powell of DMB andimmediately knew that he could see thepotential that we could see. He came out andlooked at the space and did a proper survey, hegot an engineer involved and very soon theysaid that they could achieve what we wantedand for a better budget and offering far bettervalue. We saw that James has a great sense ofhow a space can work and excellent designideas. He managed to find a way to retain theheight of the space by modifying the structuralengineering – in simple terms, he managed tofind a way to give us what we wanted and makethat dream come true.”

So did DMB undertake the whole process?“They did all of the structural work, plastering,

flooring and the decor. We already had peoplethat we wanted to use for the garden deckingoutside and the built-in furniture, and to theircredit DMB worked with those companies veryopenly and very well, to get the very best resultfor us. I'm not sure that you would get that kindof co-operation from most builders. They madethe whole process as seamless as possible.

“In terms of schedule, there were one or twohold ups, but even with Christmas on the horizonthey pulled out all the stops to make sure thatwe had a comfortable living space in which toenjoy the holidays.

Most impressivelyeverything came inabsolutely on budget, wewere blown away by that

For the Allsop family, their dreams were made true by DMB Solutions


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“Up until then of course we basically had tolive upstairs, as the works were on such a largescale, with the giant steels having to be lifted bycrane over our roof and into the garden behind.

“They were excellent, too, at keeping usupdated weekly with progress reports, and sentan email schedule and plans for the upcomingdays. They were very open in those progressreports and never hid away any possible delays.

“Most impressively, everything came inabsolutely on budget and we were blown awayby that. You always have a contingency planbut the fact that we didn’t need to use it meantthat we could really have what we wantedwhen it came to the built-in furniture and thequality decking.

“We had seen testimonials and pictures ofwork DMB Solutions had done on their websiteand we were impressed by that – but now havinghad them work in our home we are more thanimpressed. It’s a great team and you need that asyou have to live with them, every day, formonths. They were respectful of our privacy andour home, they worked cleanly and we really feltthat we could trust every one of them.

“The moment we got word that they couldstart we also got the news that our youngestson could have some much needed surgery.They were wonderful with him, and given theneeds of a three and a half year old who hadjust had both legs in full plaster casts and couldnot walk, they were so lovely with him, and wewere so glad that we did not postpone thework – or the surgery.

“All in all we are thrilled with the result. JamesPowell and his team of professionals at DMBSolutions have delivered our vision to a standard,

a budget and a time scale that is trulyimpressive.”

Impressive it is, too. The work has clearlybeen executed to a very high standard with nocompromises to that clean lined vision. It is amasterpiece of modern building that blendsseamlessly into the existing structure, lookingfor all the world like it is part of the originaldesign. Beautiful bi-fold doors open right backto engage the interior with deck and gardenbeyond. A large modern hearth offers anotherfocal point and the large L-shaped space isversatile; space to lounge, to dine, to play andto simply relax looking out onto the garden. Itis, in summary, a very beautiful home occupiedby a very happy family.DMB Solutions, 48 Borough Street, Brighton,BN1 3BG01273 777459 dmb-solutions.co.uk


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Do you know the difference between dampness and condensation?

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Want to know the answers?

Brighton & Hove Estate Agents Association invite you to Seminar – Understanding Building Surveys

Guest speakers and Q & A session

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AGENTSSPOTLIGHT

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Professional but more relaxedin our approach, ‘suited andbooted’ we are not. Establishedin 2001, we are an award winning agency, withplenty of repeat business over the years.Covering all areas, but mainly known forspecialising in sales for the Hanover, Elm Grove,Queens Park and Lewes Road areas of Brighton.Joe Wheeler the Director is very hands on,doing viewings and the valuations and he isvery ably assisted by his sales manageressAlison Crawford. Happy to help in any way wecan, so please do get in touch. (Discount on feesif you mention the football team Joe supports,clue in the colour of the shop/company logo)joe@wheelersestateagents.co.ukwww.wheelersestateagents.co.uk01273 606027- 119 Islingword Road, Hanover,Brighton BN2 9SG

Leaders

Originally from Devon, LeanneCollins moved to Brightonthree years ago. “I haveworked in the property industry for 12 yearsand have worked for Leaders for 2½ years.The majority of my career has been workingas a Sales Negotiator. However, I started outwith Leaders in Lettings. When the chancearose for me to join the sales department Ijumped at the opportunity and became theSenior Sales Negotiator for Brighton & Hove.Over the past year our sales department hasgone from strength to strength. I am proudof our customer service and honesty. Ourcustomers are extremely important to usand we ensure they have an enjoyable andstress-free experience.”Leaders 119/120 Western Road, Brighton,BN1 2AD, 01273 720714, www.leaders.co.uk

Baron Estates

John started his careerwithin a smallindependent EstateAgents in Hove – overthe last 8 years he hasprogressed to his current role at BaronEstates as sales manager.He is very motivated and strives to offer atransparent service at all times. Johnfeels that customer service is key and willensure that regular feedback is given withpositive advice at all times.Call John to discuss any property relatedmatter or email [email protected] 733 334

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Roundhill Crescent£590,000 Freehold• Superb 4 bedroom family home• Quiet sought-after residential road • Far reaching views across the town • Low maintenance rear garden Call Lewes Road Office on 01273 677001

Horton Road£285,000• Popular residential area• Off street parking • Good size rear garden • 3 bedroom family home, EPC C72. Call Fiveways Office 01273 566777

Loder Road£235,000 Leasehold• 1 bedroom ground floor flat • Bay fronted lounge • Rear patio/garden • Popular location. EPC E46 Call Fiveways office 01273 566777

Kevin GardensPrice Guide £330,000 Freehold• 3 bed bungalow • 45ft rear garden • Off road parking • Popular location. EPC D61 Call Woodingdean office 01273 278866

Hollingbury RoadGuide price £500,000 FreeholdA NEWLY REFURBISHED FOUR BEDROOMBAY FRONTED DETACHED FAMILY HOMESITUATED IN THIS HIGHLY POPULAR RESI-DENTIAL AREA. The house benefits from manyfeatures with spacious accommodationarranged over three floors. No onward chain.Energy rating E53.Call Fiveways office 01273 566777

Bonchurch RoadOIEO £540,000 Freehold• Simply stunning family home over 4 floors • 4 beds, 2 baths, flexible accommodation • Period features with contemporary twist • Charming 32' rear garden. EPC D55 Call Lewes Road Office 01273 677001

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DownswayGuide Price £350,000 Freehold• 3 bedroom bungalow • Easy access to local shops • Downland walks close by • Off road parking & a garage. EPC D60 Call Woodingdean office 01273 278866

New Church RoadGuide Price £225,000 Leasehold, SSTC• Spacious, bright 1 bed FF flat • Southerly aspect roof terrace • Modern kitchen & bathroom • Gas heating, well presented. EPC D65 Call Hove office 01273 321000

Connell DriveGuide Price £420,000 Freehold• 4/5 Bedroom Detached chalet bungalow • Fantastic landscaped garden • Garage/workshop • Off road parking. EPC E53 Call Woodingdean office 01273 278866

Dyke RoadGuide Price £300,000 Freehold• Smart 5th floor 2 bedroom flat • Currently let at £1390 pcm • Popular Seven Dials location • Available chain free. EPC C49Call Hove office 01273 321000

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Hova VillasOffers over £465,000 Leasehold• Fantastic 2/3 bed maisonette • Walled garden, open fireplace, period features• Well presented throughout. Freehold included• Sought after central location. EPC E51 Call Hove office 01273 321000

Carlyle Street£465,000 FreeholdA BEAUTIFUL 3 DOUBLE BEDROOM END OFTERRACE HOUSE IN HANOVER WITH ALARGER THAN USUAL SOUTH-WESTERLYFACING GARDEN. The property has beentastefully updated by the current owner whilstmaintaining a wealth of Victorian features.Energy Rating: E51Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001

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Brighton £875,000• 4 bedroom terraced house.

• Great school catchments.Lawned rear garden.

• Useful garage.Fantastic transport links.

Fiveways: 01273 317140 EPC D

Fiveways £600,000• 4 bedroom terraced house. Set over 3 floors

• Lawned, flat rear garden. Immaculately presented

• Preston Park Station nearby

Fiveways: 01273 317140 EPC C

Kemp Town £575,000

• 2 bedroom lower ground floor apartment• Grade I Listed, Access to the Sussex Square Enclosures• Extensive period features, Private rear patio

Kemp Town: 01273 317128 EPC C

Brighton £500,000

• 3 bedroom terraced house.• Great school catchments. Period features.• Spacious room sizes.Close to Preston Park Station.


Saltdean Offers over £495,500

• 3 bedroom detached chalet bungalow• On a corner plot. Good size garden• Integral garage. Solar panels

Saltdean: 01273 317170 EPC E

Brighton £675,000• 3 storey family home with 4 bedrooms and 1 en suite

• Lounge/dining area. Balcony, garden & driveway

• Moments from Brighton station. No chain

Western Road: 01273 317147 EPC D

Kemp Town £625,000• 4 bedroom town house

• Rear courtyard garden and roof terrace

• Queens Park location. Arranged over 3 floors


Rottingdean £617,500• Unusual character 4 bedroom terraced house.

• Set in gated grounds, en suite, utility room & garage.

• Swimming pool, tennis courts & stunning downland views.

Woodingdean: 01273 317185 EPC G

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Patcham £489,950

• 5 bedroom detached house• Open plan kitchen/dining area. Garage & parking• 2 en-suites upstairs. Easy annexe potential

Patcham: 01273 317175 EPC E

Brighton Offers over £460,000

• 4 bedroom terraced house• Private rear garden. Hanover location• Enormous open plan living. 2 bathrooms

Lewes Road: 01273 317108 EPC D

Lewes Road £450,000

• 3 bedroom contemporary home• Built 2010. En-suite shower room• Open plan living. St Lukes catchment

Lewes Road: 01273 317108 EPC B

Hove £450,000• Raised ground floor Victorian apartment• Direct sea views. Large lounge/dining/kitchen area• 2 double bedrooms, 1 with en suite. Rear garden

Western Road: 01273 317147

Brighton £449,950• 3 bedroom terrace with loft room.• Fantastic condition.Great sized lawned garden.• Spacious lounge-diner.Near London Road Station


Kemptown £385,000• 3 bedroom maisonette, Set over the 1st & 2nd floors• On street parking, Spacious and well presented• Study space

Kemp Town: 01273 317128 EPC E

Brighton £385,000• 2 bedroom 16th floor flat• 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite). Private balcony• Stunning sea views. Passenger lift

Western Road: 01273 317147 EPC C

Hove Offers over £350,000

• Stylish Grade II listed Regency apartment• 2 double bedrooms . Open plan living area• Central courtyard patio. Sought after seafront location

Western Road: 01273 317147

Price: £385,000 £256,500Brighton2 bed GFF. Refurbished.Garage. Near Station.EPC TBC

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Price: £299,950 £200,000Peacehaven2 bed det bungalow.Large corner plot.EPC TBC

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Brighton £375,000• 1st floor purpose built apartment• 3 bedrooms & 1 en suite. 25 foot balcony• Central Brighton. Chain free

Western Road: 01273 317147 EPC C

Southwick £375,000• 3 bedroom detached bungalow. Garage & parking• Close to shops, transport links• Landscaped rear garden. No onward chain

Southwick: 01273 317158 EPC D

Saltdean £375,000• Detached bungalow with 3 double bedrooms• Quiet cul de sac location. Garage & off road parking• Gated rear garden. Walk to primary school

Saltdean: 01273 317170 EPC D

Woodingdean £355,000• 2 bedroom detached bungalow, newly decorated.• Large rear garden, garage and driveway• Superb downland views.

Woodingdean: 01273 317185 EPC E

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Brighton £320,000• 2 bedroom first floor flat.

• Front & side gardens.Useful Garage.

• No onward Chain.Near Preston Park Station

Fiveways: 01273 317140 EPC E

Patcham £279,950

• 3 bedroom fifth floor apartment. Elevated views & balcony• Good size accommodation. Great location• Useful lift & parking

Patcham: 01273 317175 EPC D

Hove £275,000

• 1 bedroom second floor Grade II listed apartment• Brunswick Conservation area. Character features• No onward chain

Western Road: 01273 317147 EPC TBC

Brighton £320,000• 2 bedroom purpose built flat

• Sunny balcony,Garage

• Front & side gardens,Immaculately presented

Fiveways: 01273 317140 EPC C

Brighton £284,950• 3 bedroom terraced house

Open plan lounge and dining areas

Sunny rear garden. Bright and welcoming home

Lewes Road: 01273 317108 EPC C

Portslade Offers over £280,000• 2 bedroom semi detached house. Garage & off road parking

• Close to downland walks. Lovely family home

• Landscaped rear garden


Brighton £325,000• 3 bedroom end of terrace house

• Utility room & kitchen/diner. Cul de sac location

• Generous size rooms. No chain

Lewes Road: 01273 317108 EPC D

Kemp Town £275,000

• 2 bedroom 2nd floor apartment. Overlooking college fields• Private enclosed balcony, communal gardens• Secure parking space. Ideal investment or first buy



Sompting, Lancing £270,000• 3 bedroom semi detached house• Garage en bloc. Open plan lounge/dining area• Close to park, schools & downland. Rear garden


Woodingdean £264,950• 2 bedroom end of terrace house set in quiet cul-de-sac.• Large lounge with bay window, rear garden.• Parking, close to local schools, no onward chain

Woodingdean: 01273 317185 EPC E

Brighton £225,000• 1 bedroom ground floor flat• Prestigious location. Grade II Listed building• Private patio. Communal gardens

Lewes Road: 01273 317108 EPC C

Newhaven £229,950• 2 bedroom apartment set in Harbour side location.• Stunning views from balcony. Open plan living area.• En-suite shower room. Allocated parking.

Peacehaven: 01273 317165 EPC B

Newhaven £219,950• 2 bedroom apartment set in Harbour side location.• Stunning views from balcony. Open plan living area.• En-suite shower room. Allocated parking

Peacehaven: 01273 317165 EPC B

Hove £215,000• 1 bedroom first floor maisonette• Bright and spacious accommodation• Dining kitchen. Private entrance

Western Road: 01273 317147 EPC TBC

Kemp Town £175,000• Top floor studio apartment. Immaculately presented• Beautiful views. Kemp Town Village location• Excellent first time buy or investor opportunity

Kemp Town: 01273 317128 EPC TBC

Brighton £190,000• 1 bedroom garden maisonette• Double bedroom. Many recent improvements• Convenient location. No chain

Patcham: 01273 317175 EPC D

Shoreham-By-Sea £170,000• 1 bedroom first floor flat• Garage en bloc. Direct harbour views• Convenient location. Buy to Let investors only

Southwick: 01273 317158 EPC C

Brighton £140,000• 1 bedroom first floor retirement flat. Lift & Warden assisted• Balcony off lounge. Communal parking• Modern decor

Patcham: 01273 317175 EPC B

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5 bed house with sea views, FF balcony,S/F landscaped garden, 2 garagesFloor Area: 2939 sq. ft.Where: Roedean Road, BN2Price: OIEO £1,250,000

brandvaughanexceptionalhomes

On one of Brighton’s most exclusive roads and with breath taking sea views from all floors, this eleganthouse has been beautifully designed to create a sophisticated yet comfortable family home of anexceptional quality. With a luxurious ground floor for stylish entertaining, sun terraces on each level andstunning landscaped gardens, this house also has an up to the minute security system, two garagesand a hardstanding for several cars.

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2 bed FFF in Regency garden square,views over Kemp Town Enclosures.Floor Area: 1411 sq ft Where: Sussex Square, BN2Price: £850,000


Perfectly located as a seaside home, weekend retreat or a rental property, this elegant two bedroomapartment is on the first floor of a Grade I listed building in the prestigious Sussex Square designed byBusby and Wilds, with wonderful views over the private gardens to the sea from the west facingbalcony.

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3 bed FFF with sea views, spaciouscourtyard entrance, garage & parking.Floor Area: 2121 sq ft Where: The Cliff, BN2Price: £600,000 ‐ £650,000


In 1903 Sir John Simpson designed The White Lodge as an annexe for Roedean School. In the 1920’s thehouse was bought by socialite Lady Sackville when the house was extended by another famous architect,Sir Edwin Luytens, who added an east and west wing transforming the original Villa into a quintessentialexample of the Arts and Crafts style. Now converted into apartments, this gracious three bedroom firstfloor home is all on one level and has flexible accommodation, a courtyard, sea views & a garage.

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4 bed beautifully designed and ex‐tended family home, 2 recepts,large garden and private parking.Floor Area: 2331 sq. ft..Where: Tivoli Crescent North BN1Price: £1,250,000 ‐ £1,300,000

breathtaking panorama4 bed detatched house, large re‐ception, front and rear gardens,garage.Floor Area: 1248.60 sq. ft.Where: Tongdean Lane BN1Price: £615,000

valley vogue4 bed newly developed cubic stylehouse, very spacious open plan re‐ception, gardens and drivewayFloor Area: 1302 sq ftWhere: Bankside BN1Price: £600,000

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3 bed cottage with panoramiccoastal views, garden with S/F ter‐race, 2 outhouses, 2 parking spaces.Floor Area: 1030 sq ftWhere: Roedean Terrace, BN2Price: OIEO £600,000

coastguard cottage3 bed refurbished mansion flat witha garage and close to Hove Stationand the beach.Floor Area: TBCWhere: Wilbury Road BN3Price: £575,000 ‐ £600,000

stunning proportions4 bed det house with PP to create6 bedrooms, front and rear gar‐dens, det garage, off street parking.Floor Area: 1440 sq ft Where: Downs Valley Road, BN2Price: £500,000

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3 bedroom mansion flat with reargarden and private parking spaceclose to Hove Station.Floor Area: 961 sq ftWhere: Eaton Gardens BN3Price: £500,000

versatile victorian2 bed Georgian cottage over 4floors, close to beach & shops, 2 re‐cepts, W/F patio, utility/storage area.Floor Area: 960 sq ft Where: Camelford Street, BN2Price: £500,000

eclectic delight

2 bed 2nd floor luxury apartmentwith 2 balconies, secure parkingand a lift, close to Brighton Station.Floor Area: 1292 sq ftWhere: Preston Mansions BN1Price: £475,000

sophisticated parkside4 bed house with flexible accom‐modation, sea views, large W/Fgarden ﴾45m x 15m), garage.Floor Area: 1486 sq ft Where: Crescent Drive South, BN2Price: £430,000

open views2 bed stunning GFF with an openplan reception, 2 bathrooms anddirect seaviews.Floor Area: 708 sq. ft.Where: Brunswick Terrace BN3Price: £425,000

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2 bed ﴾both en‐suite) Top FF inGrade l property with lift, sea views,access to 5 acres private gardensFloor Area: 939 sq ftWhere: Sussex Square, BN2Price: £495,000

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2 bedroom immaculate 1st floor flatin a purpose built block with privateparking space.Floor Area: 791 sq. ft. Where: Wilbury Avenue BN3Price: £400,000 ‐ £415,000

modern marvel2 bed, 4th floor flat, central Brightonclose sea, balcony overlookingdomes and Royal Pavilion, SOF.Floor Area: 781 sq ftWhere: Grand Parade, BN2Price: £399,950

royal view2 bedroom contemporary flat withcommunal garden and close toHove Beach and LagoonFloor Area: 769 sq ftWhere: St Aubyns BN3Price: £375,000 ‐ £400,000

striking design

2 bed terraced cottage built in1848, 2 recepts, front and rear gar‐dens, free on street parkingFloor Area: 623 sq ftWhere: Hanover Terrace, BN2Price: OIEO £375,000

hidden oasis2 bedroom mais over 3 floors inVictorian terrace, close station and7 Dials, views to sea and Downs.Floor Area: 840 sq. ft. Where: Buckingham Place BN1Price: £325,000

central point2 bedroom Top FF in a Victorianterrace close to the city centre andthe beachFloor Area: 453 sq. ft. Where: Lansdowne Street BN3Price: £315,000

sky light

1 bed flat entire 2nd floor in Gradell listed terrace close beach, seaviews, ideal home or investment. Floor Area: 588 sq. ft. Where: Chesham Place, BN2Price: £279,950

relaxed regency2 bed end terrace house in Rot‐tingdean Village close beach, highceilings, patio garden.Floor Area: TBCWhere: Park Road, BN2Price: £275,000 ‐ £300,000

village life1 bed FFF in Victorian terrace close7 Dials and station, sea views, sepa‐rate office/store room.Floor Area: 464 sq ftWhere: Buckingham Place, BN1 Price: £240,000 ‐ £250,000

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Hamptons Brighton & HoveSales 01273 796157 I Lettings 01273 796159

Hill Brow, Hove £2,000,000One of three New Build five bedroom detached houses with garage. Projected EPC B

Onslow Road, Hove £1,300,000Contemporary and modern five bedroom detached home. EPC B

Palmeira Avenue, Hove £590,000Two to three bedroom second floor flat with underground parking. EPC B

Tidy Street, Brighton £835,000Three bedroom four storey city centre house with garage. EPC E

Grange Walk, Brighton £1,000,000 Modern five bedroom detached house in gated development. EPC D

Dyke Road, Brighton £500,000Ground floor two bedroom apartment with underground parking. EPC B

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Pavillion CourtCENTRAL BRIGHTON £179,950

A good size newly decorated 2 bedroom second floor apartment in this popular retirement development which offers a secureenvironment for residents and has a resident manager. Offered for sale with vacant possession and no onward chain. Benefits include a

parking space under the development, emergency pull cord facility, door entry phone, passenger lift , guest suite and a pleasantcommunal garden. Ideal for residents looking to enjoy the amenities and facilities in the city centre including shops, the Royal Pavilion,

the Dome, Theatre Royal, seafront and bus services. EPC .B

BRIGHTON OFFICE138 OLD LONDON ROAD

17 offices across Sussex andalso Park Lane, Londonwww.mansellmctaggart.co.uk email [email protected]

01273 508955

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BrightonPRESTON VILLAGE MEWS GUIDE PRICE £450,000

Tucked away in this pleasant mews style development anattractive 3 bedroom property which makes a lovely home and

has the bonus of a garage and parking space. Viewing is essentialto fully appreciate both the property and the charming setting.

Ideal for commuters half a mile from Preston Park Station. Epc C.

Pavillion CourtGRAND PARADE MEWS £165,000

A good size well presented 2 bed upper ground floor apartmentforming part of a popular retirement development in this centralcity location. Benefits include an estate manager, lift, communal

lounge, and a delightful well kept landscaped communal garden. Epc C.

The StreetPOYNINGS £385,000In a delightful courtyard setting this attractive 3 bedroom grade IIlisted period cottage exudes charm and character with a wealth of

interesting features with numerous exposed timbers and ahandsome inglenook fireplace to the sitting room. Outside is a

front patio & a lovely rear garden.

Trafalgar RoadPORTSLADE £329,950

A stylishly modernised 3 bedroom period terrace house worthy of immediate inspection and offering good size family accommodation over 2 floors with high ceilings and contemporary fittings and potential to extend (subject to consents).

Features include a refitted kitchen with high gloss units, an open plan dining room with doors to the garden, a separate lounge and a superb bathroom/shower room. Convenient for Portslade station. Epc D.

HighbankWESTDENE £435,000

This deceptive and well presented 4 bedroom 2 reception room s/d property should be viewed internally to fully appreciate theexcellent family accommodation which features an extended and interesting split level design. Internally this delightful home offersversatile accommodation with views from the front and has a master bedroom with its own dressing room, a lounge, a dining room

opening onto the conservatory, a refitted kitchen and further benefits from two shower rooms and a separate WC. Outside the rear hasa paved patio area with steps up to the garden. Epc D.

NEWPRICE

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78 St George’s RoadKemp Town, Brighton

This spacious three bedroom house is a lovinglycreated and unique home; a fusion of traditionaland contemporary styling. Features include abespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room, glass andoak staircase and a truly luxurious bathroom.

As a member firm of thenational Team Association,Bonett’s can now offerclients:*

• No sale, no fee conveyancing

• Free professional photographs

• Free floor plan of your property

• Free Energy Performance Certificate

* Terms and conditions apply

FOR SALE: CUTHBERT ROAD,BRIGHTON £499,950

A well presented modern 4 bedroom end ofterrace house which has been extended. Theproperty has a west facing garden, a garage andoff road parking. Ground floor could be convertedto a separate flat subject to permission.

FOR SALE: BERNARD ROAD,BRIGHTON £450,000


SALES • LETTINGS • HOLIDAY APARTMENTS

Merton Court£2,400 pcmThree bedroom F/Fpenthouse with southfacing balcony, waterviews & garage. Availablenow. Energy Rating C

Britannia Court£1,650 pcmThree bedroom U/Fduplex with patio andbalcony, water views andgarage. Available now.Energy Rating C

25 Waterfront, Brighton Marina,East Sussex BN2 5WA

Tel: 01273 [email protected]

Holiday LetsPer WeekA selection of studio – 3 bed quality apartmentsavailable for weekly orshort term lettings. Call for details.

Starboard Court£875 pcmOne bedroom u/fapartment on the first floorwith terrace and allocatedparking. Available earlyJanuary. Energy Rating C

Victory Mews£1,250 pcmTwo bedroom U/Fapartment on the thirdfloor with balcony, viewsand parking . Availablenow. Energy Rating C

Merton Court£1,150 pcmTwo bedroom U/Fapartment on the thirdfloor with balcony, viewsand parking . Availablenow. Energy Rating C

ATTENTION ALL LICENSING &PLANNING CONSULTANTS,

ARCHITECTS AND SOLICITORS

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Contact Latest Homes business ad salesteam today to find out how.

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*Tenant Charges Tenants should note that as well as rent, an administration charge of £216 (Inc. VAT) per propertyand a referencing charge of £54 (Inc. VAT) per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit www.hamptons.co.uk/rent/tenant-charges

West Drive - £3,450 PCM (charges apply)*

A substantial detached four bedroom familyhouse in popular park location. EPC 39

Brunswick St West - £3500 PCM (charges apply)*

A wonderful four bedroom, two bathroom gatedhome in central Hove. EPC 64

Cleveland Road - £2,000 PCM (charges apply)*

A four bedroom extended family home in popular park location. EPC 62

Upper North St - £1,900 PCM (charges apply)*

A four bedroom period home located in the heartof Brighton and close to the station. EPC 67

Addison Road - £2,500 PCM (charges apply)*

A beautiful four bedroom mid-terraced houselocated close to Brighton station. EPC 56

Robert Street - £1,100 PCM (charges apply)*

A one bedroom apartment located in the heartof Brighton and close to the station. EPC 80

Adelaide Cresc - £1,595 PCM (charges apply)*

A stunning two bedroom ground floor apart-ment, with high ceilings & sea views. EPC 67

Preston Pk Ave - £1,400 PCM (charges apply)*

A second floor, two bedroom executive apart-ment with balcony and secure parking. EPC 83

Happy New Year

We would like to take this opportunity to say a

huge thank you to all our clients, old & new for

their continued business.

What a successful year we had

Here is a small selection of high quality

properties that we agreed tenancies for in 2015

on just the first viewing. Whether you are a land-

lord or a tenant, why not contact us today and

get the high quality service you deserve.

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Well presented Bedsit, Close HoveSeafront, Modern Kitchen area,Shared shower roomAvailable: Jan 2016Furnished: Part FurnishedPrice: £450pcm *fees apply

Westbourne VillasAmazing views, Raised GFF, Mod‐ern, Studio

Available: Now Furnished: Part FurnishedPrice: £795pcm *fees apply

Marine ParadeImmaculately presented one bed ,Central Hove, GARAGE AVAILABLEFOR EXTRA £100PCMAvailable: Jan 2016 Furnished: NoPrice: £825pcm *fees apply

Somerhill Lodge

Two bed apartment, Modern, Spa‐cious, Contemporary

Available: Now Furnished: NoPrice: £925pcm *fees apply

Portland AvenueTwo bedrooms, Ground floor,Newly refurbished, Convenient lo‐cationAvailable: Now Furnished: NoPrice: £950pcm *fees apply

Gladstone Placeop floor one bed apartment, Farreaching sea and city views, Parkingfor one carAvailable: Now Furnished: NoPrice: £975pcm *fees apply

Albany Towers

Well presented , laminate floorsthroughout, Generous space, Twodouble bedroomsAvailable: Now Furnished: NoPrice: £1,050pcm *fees apply

Cambridge RoadStunning apartment, One bed‐room, Patio garden, Own entrance

Available:March 2016Furnished: NoPrice: £1,100pcm *fees apply

Brunswick RoadTwo bedrooms, Top floor, Purposebuilt, Balcony

Available: Now Furnished: NoPrice: £1,150pcm *fees apply

Preston Grange

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GF, FF & 2nd Flr mais, 3 bedrooms,Garden, Wooden flooring

Available: NowFurnished: NoPrice: £1,250pcm *fees apply

St Georges RoadSpacious maisonette, Three bed‐rooms, Close to Portslade stn, Wellpresented with laminate flooringAvailable: Feb 2016 Furnished: NoPrice: £1,300pcm *fees apply

Boundary RoadSpacious, Two bedrooms, Recentlyrefurbished, Cricket ground views

Available: Dec 2015 Furnished: NoPrice: £1,350pcm *fees apply

Eaton Road

Stunning first floor, Ceiling to floorbay windows, High presentation,Great location Available: Now Furnished: NoPrice: £1,350pcm *fees apply

Norfolk RoadStunning apartment, Furnished,Two bedrooms, Refurbished

Available: Feb 2016 Furnished: YesPrice: £1,395pcm *fees apply

Lansdowne PlaceSuperb apartment, Two bedroomsand two bathrooms, Balcony, Se‐cure parkingAvailable: Now Furnished: NoPrice: £1,400pcm *fees apply

Park View Road

Four bedrooms, Garden, Driveway,Fully furnished

Available: Now Furnished: YesPrice: £1,500pcm *fees apply

Bevendean RoadThree bedrooms, Top floor, Spa‐cious, Access to communal gar‐dens Available: NowFurnished: NoPrice: £1,650pcm *fees apply

Sussex SquareVictorian residence, Four bed‐rooms, Garden, Character

Available: Jan 2016Furnished: N/APrice: £2,600pcm *fees apply

Eaton Place

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