The Christmas period is a good tell tale of the market to follow, as the trends are changing, mainly due to the internet based sites being heavily viewed over the Christmas break. It now seems to be a time of year where couples and families have time together to peruse the property market, with a sharp upturn in the number of viewings immediately after Christmas and into the New Year. These buyers inevitably include the City Bonus buyers who assist hugely in the activity levels, demand and, subsequently, volume of sales for both the lower priced properties (for investment purchases) and higher priced properties to serve as comfortable family homes. Buyers, especially in the upper price ranges for Country Houses and equestrian property, are undoubtedly looking for a change in their lifestyle, which is why the market for property with land is so buoyant. There is simply nothing better than to have a family home where there is the opportunity for endless outdoor activities, such as owning horses, livestock for pets and quad bikes etc – Parents are definitely choosing the lifestyle option, if they can, for their children to have an active outdoor lifestyle in the country and Essex is the perfect place for the commuter with so many conveniently placed rural pockets and attractive villages. “The early part of the New Year is an excellent time to view houses too,” continued Zoe, “because if you like a house in the winter, then you will love it in the summer!” Examples of such reasons include the buyer being able to inspect the grounds, especially if there is paddock land – it is a good time to see whether the acreage is well drained. The gardens will also be at their most vulnerable for being overlooked and spring and summer foliage will only improve on the privacy aspects. A warm house is a welcoming house and a good time to see open fires and the heating system working efficiently. A draughty house can easily be detected in the winter too! The general message seems to be that if you are thinking of selling this year, then don’t delay in contacting your agent to get a market appraisal and to allow for early preparations to take place in order for an effective launch to the market and successful sale. Reported by Zoe Napier at Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian 01376 530135.
Zoe Napier at Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian
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Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian’s Second Successful Property Exhibition at Ingatestone Saddlery
On Saturday September 16th 2006 vast numbers once again entered the doors to Ingatestone Saddlery's huge annual rug sale day. Following on from last year’s inaugural success, Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian held their second Equestrian Property Exhibition in the newly created and enlarged entrance area at ISC. With details of over 50 properties on display, Zoe Napier and her team were on hand to assist the many prospective purchasers who came to see if they could not only buy some rugs for their horses, but perhaps a new home as well! Vendors and purchasers alike were royally entertained by the Country & Equestrian team, with canapes and wine flowing freely. As a result of the day, it became apparent that there is an incredible number of potential purchasers looking for “equestrian” or “lifestyle” (ie with land and buildings) properties across a wide price range. If you have a property that you are thinking of selling, then why not call us to provide a free market appraisal (without obligation) – you could be pleased that you did! |
WITHIN A YEAR …
Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian expand rapidly to accommodate
the huge demand for properties with land
David Sherwood, Zoe Napier and John Davey
July 2006
John Davey has “teamed up” with Zoe Napier at Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian, specialists in the sale of country and equestrian properties with land throughout the Region.
John has over 35 years’ experience in the sale of period and country properties, having previously worked in the West Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire areas with both local and international estate agents and auctioneers, before setting up his own business, Just Character, in Great Dunmow.
Zoe Napier, meanwhile, will continue to concentrate her knowledge and expertise primarily in the Essex / A12 corridor areas, where she has been so successful to date.
“Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian was launched less than a year ago and we have already seen a huge increase in demand for our specialised agency services, far exceeding our expectations,” said Alan Williams, Managing Partner. “We are delighted that John has joined the team, enabling us to expand to more thoroughly cover Essex, Suffolk and the Hertfordshire / Cambridgeshire borders.”
This expansion is a natural progression for the firm, who are the region’s leading equestrian agency experts, boasting a dedicated website for those searching for property with land, www.equestrianproperty4sale.com
FEBUARY 2006: COMING SOON TO A TV SCREEN NEAR YOU!
News that the Guild of Professional Estate Agents, the UK’s premier network of independent property professionals, are to become the first group of agents to advertise on national television has been warmly welcomed by Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian, exclusive representatives of the Guild in Essex/Suffolk area since 2005.
“The Guild not only represents the very best in traditional, independent estate agency, but is also recognised as setting the pace for the industry as a whole, in terms of quality of service, professionalism and innovative marketing. That’s why we have always been proud to belong to it,” said Zoe Napier at Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian.
To the amazement of the rest of the industry – which still hasn’t caught up! – the Guild was the first national network of agents to establish recognised standards of professionalism and client protection by insisting that all its members possess proper Professional Indemnity cover, and belong to either the Ombudsman for Estate Agents Scheme or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian and all 650 + other Guild member firms throughout the country are also obliged to comply with the organisation’s own Code of Professional Conduct. Similarly, the Guild last year became the first national network to established its own professional staff training scheme, which has been hailed as setting new standards for the industry as a whole.
The new TV advertising campaign, launched this month on a wide range of channels such as ITV2 and 3 to UK style to real Estate TV, is designed to highlight all the advantages of dealing with a Guild agent like Fenn Wright.
Says Zoe Napier “With this latest initiative, the Guild is once again underlining the fact that when it comes to keeping ahead of the game, member agents like ourselves really are in a class of our own. At last, there really is something good to watch on TV!”
WE ARE SELLING ! ARE YOU?At Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian … we simply do more!
Please note that if you currently have your property on the market then you must consider the terms of any sole agency agreement before appointing a new agent. This does not however prevent you from talking to us! Usual fees apply.
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This property in Little Maplestead sold stc prior to going formally
onto the market! It reached exchange of contracts within 28 days
and all parties were delighted with the results! We are confident
that we can offer the most comprehensive marketing package available
for property with land, so if you are thinking of selling, why not
call us today to discuss your requirements!. Ingatestone Saddlery Centre Huge Success at our exhibitionOn Saturday September 10th 2005 vast numbers entered the doors to Ingatestone Saddlery's annual 'rug rage' day. Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian also held their first Equestrian property exhibition there with an overwhelming response from both vendors and purchasers alike. Wine flowed freely and members of the Fenn Wright team, to include Zoe Napier (equestrian specialist), were at hand to assist. As a result of the day we have found that there is an incredible number of potential purchasers looking to get on to the 'equestrian' property ladder up to around £500,000, a good number of perspective purchasers were looking for livery yards or a property with income potential, with some searching for a good country home with the facilities of land above £1 million. If you have a property that you are thinking of selling, then please call us to provide a market appraisal, without obligation You could be pleased you did! |
 Equestrian property exhibition at Ingatestone Saddlery |
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On a lighter note . . . All in a days work for this equestrian agent!It's all too familiar for equestrian agents nowadays to get to a property only to find that the pending sale is due to matrimonial circumstances or clients having the need to move abroad, perhaps due to a job relocation, whereupon homes are desperately needed for 'the animals' . Zoe Napier at Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian based in Essex explained just how often such circumstances occur to include perhaps up to 3 out of 5 sales fitting the above descriptions. Of course 99% of our clients are extremely responsible animal loving people so are only too pleased to find that on Zoe's 'travels' as an equestrian agent just how many animals she manages to find homes for! More often than not Zoe manages to pursuade the buyers to keep the smaller domestic animals such as geese, German Shepherds (idealised on the basis that they would be a good guard dog!) and resident stable cats. It's the horses that can be the problem - Sound, honest ones are relatively easy to re home, but I do manage to help with some of the others if possible and where I can. Its all a matter of 'word of mouth' and 'who you know' explained Zoe.
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Good News Story!September 2005 The owners of Stablefields Cottage, Nr Birch, Colchester are a perfect example of responsible sellers. They are looking to retire to Florida and have given the sale of their property a year advance lead in order to re home their horses early in order to ensure that they have settled in their new homes prior to the planned 2006 departure. They are delighted, as Zoe has already put them in touch with a suitable family (they bought through me about 5 years ago) and both horses are already enjoying their new pastures, leaving the owners to concentrate on the house sale! Stablefields Cottage is currently on the market with Fenn Wright with a Guide of £635,000. Offered with versatile accommodation and up to 5 bedrooms (one in ground floor annexe wing), about 3 acres, stables, outbuilding/garaging and situated in a country lane position close to access for Essex Farm rides (by subscription). An end of chain situation can be offered for a far earlier completion if required. SOLD |
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Equestrian Property for sale in Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire borders |