Friday 27 March 2015

Luxury Living - The House and The Cars

Coming up on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April, between 11am-2pm, is this fantastic 'Luxury Living in Canford Cliffs' event with an Open House at 5a Bingham Avenue, Canford Cliffs, Poole, BH14 8ND.
This beautifully refurbished New-England style home has five bedrooms and is fully remodelled. Located on a beautiful tree-lined avenue in Canford Cliffs, and stunningly finished. Electric gates, gravel driveway open onto an integral double garage and with bright and spacious accomodation over two floors, including a fantastic double-height atrium and galleried landing upon approach.



The Cars:

To celebrate their centennial year, Maserati embarked upon an ambitious and exciting expansion progamme. Spearheading this is the all-new Ghibli. Without doubt the most exciting car in its class; ready to challenge any of the German contenders!
The Ghibli range comprises three models. Featuring two new generation 3.0 Litre turbo V6 engines, and for the first time in Maserati history, a 3.0 Litre V6 turbo diesel.
The joys of driving a high performance prestige saloon are no longer just for special occasions - the Maserati Ghibli is a unique combination of style, performance, sports handling and comfort; designed to make inspirational motoring an everyday experience. With the new Ghibli, Maserati ownership has never been more affordable.



Bentley Hampshire are pleased to offer this New Bentley 15 Model Year GT Speed finished in Onyx complemented by a Beluga main and secondary hide and a Linen accent. The name GT Speed says it all. And from your first glimpse of the fastest, most powerful luxury two-door coupĂ© that Bentley makes, you know it's the perfect description. With dark tint 21" wheels and lowered sports suspension, darkened grille, lights and front bumper intakes glinting in the light, the Continental GT Speed makes no secret of its intent. If you love to drive far and fast, if the exhilaration of a 635 PS, 820 Nm engine reaching speeds of 206 MPH, a 0-60 MPH of 4 seconds and eight-speed close-ratio transmission makes your heart race, this is your car. 

Thursday 26 March 2015

Luxury Living Open Weekend - Canford Cliffs


'Luxury Living in Canford Cliffs'

You are cordially invited to a 'Luxury Living' Open Weekend at 5a Bingham Avenue, Canford Cliffs, Poole, BH14 8ND. This will take place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April between 11am-2pm.

There will be an opportunity to visit this stunningly refurbished, New-England style family home offering five bedrooms and a fully remodelled interior as well as exterior. Asking price is £1.625million.

On display will also be a Maserati Ghibli from Meridien Modena and a Bentley Continental GT Speed from Bentley Hampshire.

Come down and savour the luxury lifestyle with Arlington & Hall.












Thursday 19 March 2015

Budget Comment 2015 - Bottoms Up

Arlington & Hall looks at the key property related feature in this year's Budget.

The property market is like a building. It is built from the bottom up. Good foundations underpin the market, just as they do a fine building.

Much nonsense is spoken about the market being driven by the wealthy. In fact it is driven by the needy - those people who simply need a roof over their head rather than desiring a better home for extra convenience or social status, or a second home by the water.

The two central piles of good property market foundations are affordability, and confidence.
Chancellor George Osborne sought to further strengthen these in this year's Budget speech.

The most important Budget feature for the property market is a 'Help-to-Buy ISA' which will act as a 25% top up on deposits - essentially, the government will add £50 to every £200 that an intending buyer saves in one of these new ISAs.
George Osborne said the new scheme could be used by a first time buyer needing a 10% deposit of £15,000. Therefore, a buyer now only needs to save £12,000 as the government will top up the amount by £3,000. The Chancellor said, "A 25% top up is equivalent to saving for a deposit from your pre-tax income - it's effectively a tax cut for first-time-buyers".

The scheme will be available on properties worth up to £450,000 in London and £250,000 outside the capital. It can also be used by couples buying a home together, potentially doubling the Government's contribution to the scheme which should be launched this autumn.

For deposit-strapped first time buyers this is a welcome and timely boost. It should accelerate the speed in which they can get into the market by shortening the period they have to spend in saving for a deposit. This is important at a time when in many areas house price inflation has outpaced wage inflation.

So, confidence in the economy is growing. Unemployment is falling. Some are beginning to see their wages rise ahead of inflation, and interest rates are at an all-time low. Hand in hand with this confidence boost is growing affordability. Buying a home will for many now be a cheaper option than renting. So far so good: but what we need now is some more stock for those aspirational purchasers to buy. Property is never all champagne and roses. But at least some first time buyers can now crack open the fizz.

BRAND NEW LET

New to our lettings this month is this wonderfully concealed and truly delightful three bedroom bungalow situated in the heart of the Sandbanks Peninsular ideally positioned moments from the shores of Poole Harbour and award winning sandy beaches. Boasts spacious living room with sliding patio doors providing access to the rear garden. Viewings available now, lettings fees are £195pp. Call us today for more information. Ready from the end of April. £1,550pcm.











Wednesday 18 March 2015

NEW INSTRUCTION

We are thrilled to presenting this fabulous new instruction in Parkstone, a four bedroom detached dwelling benefiting from off-street parking, front and rear gardens and discreetly positioned on quiet cul-de-sac. Available now for viewings strictly through Arlington & Hall. Offers in the region of £400,000. Not to be missed! Call, Gary or Jade for any more information!











Monday 16 March 2015

We're looking for new talent!

Arlington & Hall, a premier and exclusive estate agency specialising in waterfront and prime property across BH13 and BH14, are looking for a truly exceptional individual to join our small and close-knit team as an Office Administrator. The role will include working Saturdays. Please call Gary on 01202 744 944 or email info@arlingtonandhall.com.




Monday 9 March 2015

* HOT PROPERTY OF THE WEEK *


A contemporary four bedroom, three bathroom town house styled home, located in quiet cul-de-saq in the heart of Lower Parkstone. 

This scenic town house boasts spectacular views over Poole Harbour stretching as far as the rural Purbeck Hills, enjoy these on either of the two large decked terraces at the rear of the property.

Viewings are highly recommended to really appreciate the finish and the gorgeous setting.

£699,950







Monday 2 March 2015

Voting Intentions

Arlington & Hall takes a personal view on moving home in this time of both political, and economic, uncertainty.

Which way will you vote? Will you vote to move home before or after the election?

All decisions have consequences, naturally. And all big decisions have consequences. Buying and selling property is certainly a big decision. Answers to questions like this are best made on the basis of what you know.

So what do we know? We know that Britain is a nation of homeowners, that we have the lowest interest rates ever and lenders have entered a mortgage rate war, bringing some incredible deals to the market. We know that, as salaries rise, so does the affordability to move home and that it is now often cheaper to buy a property than it is to rent.
We know also that we are more optimistic about the economic future, and therefore our own financial futures, than we have been since the dark depths of '08. Finally, we know that property stock levels are the lowest for many years and while that should put upward pressure on prices it hasn't because of what we don't know.

We don't know who will be in Downing Street after 7th May. So we don't know what sort of country we will be living in following the election. We don't know how far the current improvement in the economy will take us, nor the effect that the three headed monster crisis of Eurozone, the Ukraine and the Middle East will have over time. Nor do we know how much a mansion tax would affect the UK property market. It would also be helpful if we knew how long our current low interest rates will prevail. But we have no way of knowing.

One thing estate agents have always known is that many fewer people would move if residential properties were simply viewed as commodities. But residential properties, certainly around here, are certainly not commodities. They are homes, they are dream homes, they are aspirational. And despite what is going on in the world, at the hearts of our lives, our families, are our homes. They are no speculation, they are human necessity and the heart of everything.

If your voting intention to move is clouded by indecision you are not alone. But in my view one thing is certain; home trumps the UK economy, current affairs, 'dodgy' politicians, terrorists, tax evaders, devolution and the oil industry. Home is where the heart is and if this is the right time to find a new home then now is the right time to move - despite what is going on in the rest of the world or who might be grinning broadly at us from the steps of Number Ten on 8th May.