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Buckinghamshire View Property Market Focus - Autumn 2012 2 Buckinghamshire View WELCOME Welcome to Buckinghamshire View, our seasonal update on the property markets that matter to you. Along with a snapshot of activity in Buckinghamshire, we discuss what’s happening in the wider country house market and how it is affected by the booming central London market. William Furniss Partner We also outline how important it is to have risen by 48%. For example, a T +44 (0)1494 675368 expose your property to as wide an property valued at £1.8 million in prime [email protected] audience as possible, and give you a central London in early 2009 would glimpse of some of our properties in now be worth around £2.66 million, so the area, both for sale and sold. the owners would have an extra £864,000 to spend on a bigger country Country properties are growing in home or more land. favour with Londoners enjoying record prices in the Capital and overseas Furthermore, currency movements are buyers benefiting from currency helping to make country property even movements. more attractive to overseas buyers. Singaporeans can now benefit from a Average country house prices fell in 40% discount compared to prices back the second quarter of 2012, taking the in March 2008, thanks to the annual decline to 4.8%, according to combination of house prices and these the latest Knight Frank Country House currency movements. Those buying in Index. US dollars can benefit from a 34% discount, and Europeans can save The significant gap in price more than 20%. performance between the country market and the booming prime central The growing interest from London London market does however present buyers is demonstrated by the an opportunity for the country market, emergence of a number of country with some London homeowners 'hotspots' bucking the overall cashing in on the record-high values in downward price trend, many of which the Capital to get more property for are close to or within commuting their money in the country. distance of London. Property prices in Oxford, for example, rose by 2.5% in Prices in the country house market are the second quarter this year, while now just slightly higher than in 2009, Henley saw a 0.5% rise and Guildford a while prices in prime central London 0.2% rise. Where do our buyers come from? What do our applicants want to spend? International 17% under £750k 12% London 33% £750k to £1.5m 36% South East 50% £1.5m to £2.5m 30% Rest of the UK 0% £2.5m to £3.5m 13% £3.5m to £5m 4% over £5m 5% * Figures reflect activity up to and including Q2 2012. Buckinghamshire View 3 KNIGHT FRANK FINANCE In a recent survey, 94% of our clients said they would definitely recommend our services to a friend. Knight Frank Finance is dedicated to minimum deal size for new mortgages negotiating the most attractive or remortgages. property finance terms for clients from its established lender relationships, All consultants at Knight Frank Finance often securing deals unavailable are specialists in their field and are elsewhere. arguably the most respected team in property financing, enjoying excellent Subsequently, nearly half of relationships with high street lenders, the mortgage products sourced major financial institutions and private through Knight Frank Finance in 2011 banks. were not available on the high street. 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These range from advice on add value at an early stage of any James Carter-Brown on 01488 688523. specific issues to the creation of proposed property acquisition. This bespoke buildings. The team also also ensures that you remain true to the provides full design services and heritage of your home. Where required, project management solutions to our building survey reports can include further enhance the delivery of projects budget costings for any repair or for its clients. maintenance requirements.” James Carter-Brown has recently joined Our building offers a full range of Knight Frank as head of the Building design, contract administration, Consultancy and Architecture team and planning and building control advice has already attracted a number of new that can be tailor-made to suit a wide clients, providing a wide range of variety of projects. Whether you are professional services including buying a property or making building surveys. developments to your current home, 4 Buckinghamshire View Town Property The popular towns in South Buckinghamshire offer a wide variety of housing stock and there is strong demand, particularly from the London buyers, to establish family homes and ties within them. Chris Bovingdon Senior Negotiator T +44 (0)1494 675368 [email protected] PROPERTIES FOR SALE Uxbridge Moor Gerrards Cross Beaconsfield A remarkable Grade II Listed A modern home within walking A well-presented and modern 5 conversion distance of the town centre bedroom house Guide Price £1,250,000 Guide Price £1,350,000 Guide Price £1,575,000 Hurley Chesham Buckingham Impressive and stylish 6 bedroom Wonderful brick and flint 6 bedroom A large family house built in the riverside house family home Georgian style Guide Price £1,950,000 Guide Price £1,495,000 Guide Price £1,275,000 SOLD PROPERTIES Amersham Gerrards Cross Farnham Common 2 bedroom period apartment in Edwardian Arts and Crafts family home A unique 6 bedroom home created by Amersham Old Town built in 1906 Berkeley SOLD Guide Price £495,000 SOLD Guide Price £1,695,000 SOLD Guide Price £1,995,000 “The professional approach and brochure presentation was far superior to other agents.” Mr H, Amersham Farnham Common Marlow Beaconsfield A 6 bedroom house constructed in 4,000 sq ft house within walking A substantial residence built by 2006 distance of Marlow Nicholas King Homes Guide Price £1,595,000 Guide Price £1,695,000 Guide Price £1,995,000 Aylesbury Beaconsfield Marlow A beautiful period home with 4 Stunning new build house with 7 An immaculate contemporary 6 bedrooms bedrooms bedroom home Guide Price £999,950 Guide Price £4,000,000 Guide Price £2,350,000 Farnham Common Reading Henley-on-Thames A beautifully renovated 5 bedroom A detached 3 bedroom 17th century A Chilterns brick and flint 5 bedroom Edwardian home cottage house SOLD Guide Price £1,600,000 SOLD Guide Price £795,000 SOLD Guide Price £1,850,000 6 Buckinghamshire View Country Property Across the whole spectrum of the market from small pretty cottages, through to the larger farmhouses and manor houses, buyers see the area as providing good value for money. Pricing is still key, but well priced property will generate a good response. James Matson Senior Negotiator T +44 (0)1494 675368 [email protected] PROPERTIES FOR SALE Bourne End Lane End Bledlow 3 bedroom penthouse apartment with A spacious 5 bedroom detached family An exceptional 4 bedroom period fabulous river views home farmhouse with outbuildings Guide Price £650,000 Guide Price £699,950 Guide Price £1,250,000 chorleywood Coleshill Bourne End A beautiful 5 bedroom character home A 5 bedroom Grade II Listed house on a A stunning New England style house on a secluded plot quiet country lane with 5 bedrooms Guide Price £1,575,000 Guide Price £1,680,000 Guide Price £1,950,000 SOLD PROPERTIES Cookham Towersey Cookham Dean A beautifully re-modelled and A charming Grade II Listed thatched A 5 bedroom family home with refurbished character home farmhouse in an idyllic location wonderful views over countryside SOLD Guide Price £1,650,000 SOLD Guide Price £1,175,000 SOLD Guide Price £1,225,000 “I trusted them to do the best job. They achieved the best price for my property.” Mr & Mrs C, Meadle Cookham Dean Prestwood Prestwood A well-proportioned 4 bedroom family A spacious period village house with 5 A Grade II Listed former artist’s studio home bedrooms with 6 bedrooms Guide Price £1,275,000 Guide Price £1,450,000 Guide Price £1,500,000 Amersham Chalfont St Giles Little Kingshill An exceptional home, imaginatively A beautifully crafted 5 bedroom family An Arts and Crafts style 5 bedroom designed home house built in 1900 Guide Price £2,000,000 Guide Price £2,000,000 Guide Price £2,750,000 Cookham Great Missenden Bledlow Ridge A fully modernised 7 bedroom Victorian An outstanding new home with 6 A beautiful 5 bedroom home in a lovely property bedrooms close to village centre village SOLD Guide Price £1,450,000 SOLD Guide Price £3,500,000 SOLD Guide Price £1,450,000 8 Buckinghamshire View Country property Buckinghamshire is becoming more and more popular, its grammar school education system, fast links to London and beautiful countryside all combining to make a very desirable county. As long as houses are marketed properly and to the right audience, the interest will be there.