Harbour Haze

Open Weekend

Sat 19th & Sun 20th January 2013 11.00am - 3.00pm

22 Salterns Way | Lilliput | Poole| Dorset BH14 8JR

Arlington & Hall are delighted to invite you to join us at the launch of ‘Harbour Haze’.

‘Standing on the water’s edge, this superlative brand new development of just 3 meticulously finished apartments enjoys a breathtaking outlook across the Blue Lagoon towards Poole Harbour. A triumph in contemporary design.’ 

Unique in its location and elegant in its interior, each 2 bedroom apartment is an intelligently planned space, highly individual utilising sophisticated palettes creating distinctive character. Attention to detail is evident throughout with each room designed to the best view vantage, magnificent views sweep across the Blue Lagoon and Poole Harbour towards Poole Quay, Brownsea Island and the rural Purbeck Hills beyond.

Please contact Cliff or Harry on 01202 744944 for private viewings prior to the dates shown. We look forward to seeing you!

Enchanting Equestrian

Well fenced and orientated to equestrian use, a sympathetically refurbished thatched Grade II listed 4 double  bedroom former farmhouse with premium equestrian facilities. 

Beautifully remodelled, the highly sophisticated interior blends soft clean lines with decisive character and a wealth of original features. Architecturally designed with the upmost comfort in mind, the flexible family accommodation extends to approximately 4156 sq ft.

Set amid 52 acres, offering a fully equipped professional yard with all weather menage and American barn style stabling comprising 11 internal loose boxes and a further 7 external facing boxes. Situated in the picturesque village of Winfrith Newburg within close proximity of local amenities, excellent bridleways and key equestrian competition venues.

Price Guide £2,900,000

Arlington & Hall are delighted to extend their unique portfolio in this ever desirable country marketplace. Full brochure available, please contact Cliff or Harry on 01202 744944 for further information.  

Could these be some of the most expensive streets in the UK?

The Land Registry have published the latest market trend data giving access to actual achieved sold prices of properties locally up to the end of September 2012.

The most expensive roads in Poole 2012.

                                                                                             No. of Sales                        Average Price

Western Avenue, Branksome Park, Poole                              1                                      £4,000,000

Shore Road, Sandbanks, Poole                                               1                                      £3,600,000

Old Coastguard Road, Sandbanks, Poole                              2                                      £2,375,000

Mount Grace Drive, Evening Hill, Poole                                   1                                      £2,375,000

Branksea Avenue, Hamworthy, Poole                                      2                                      £2,262,500

Haig Avenue, Canford Cliffs, Poole                                          5                                      £1,989,000

Chaddesley Glen, Canford Cliffs, Poole                                  7                                       £1,754,643

Links View Avenue, Canford Cliffs, Poole                                1                                      £1,700,000

Bury Road, Branksome Park, Poole                                         3                                      £1,675,000

Alington Close, Evening Hill, Poole                                           1                                      £1,575,000

The Land of Opportunity

With the summer behind us Cliff Hall of Arlington & Hall Estate Agents takes a look at how the property market is shaping up this autumn.

Some commentators consider that the property market is still over-valued by up to 20%. And that somehow it is tenuously suspended above reality by the slender threads of quantitative easing, very low interest rates and a little market traction generated from central London. These people predict a hard landing. But is that very likely? Although there are doomsayers who predict more falling property prices theirs is an overall view and each region will behave differently: there may well be enough activity to ward off further slippage. Along the South Coast there certainly seems enough life in the market generated by those making non-discretionary sales and purchases. If this continues until the banks and other lenders finally sort themselves out and do what they are supposed to do, then another bump should be avoided.

But where is the activity that we do have coming from? Buying and selling property in this market is certainly not just the exclusive province of the fortunate: it is the exclusive province of the determined. There seems to be plenty of people whose lives and circumstances are leading them to buy property and it is this group that is keeping the market as buoyant as it is, these who in time will no doubt be very pleased that they acted when they did, as this is a market of certain opportunity. To all those politicos who insist we have a housing crisis this may all come as a big surprise. They need to accept the fact that what we really have is a crisis of mortgage lending coupled with low confidence – it is the economy. In some respects a housing crisis may even be preferable to the perfect storm we have now, which is why our leaders may be calling it that.

For those determined souls who are coming into the market there are some pitfalls to beware of. Sellers with too ambitious an asking price and unreasonable expectations in the prevailing conditions will find things tricky.

Buyers should also remember that while the market favours them it does not favour them completely. Realistic offers will be treated, at worst with polite encouragement. Unreasonable offers will not.

But treat buying, selling and others – including us estate agents if you will - with a little understanding and there really are some great deals to be done, even in this market. If you are determined, then welcome to the land of opportunity.

Winning the Property Cycle

Cliff Hall of Arlington & Hall assesses the property market this autumn and shares some thoughts on how to come out on top.

With uniforms disappearing from shops faster than you can say “Back to School”, our unforgettable and glorious Olympic summer is almost behind us. For a while most of us forgot about the financial arena as we became more interested in how Team GB was doing in the athletics one.  For a few weeks of sport-induced amnesia we also forgot about the property market.

Well, property is back! Hard on the heels of the Tour de France and Olympic road-race and track cycling, we have property cycling. The property cycle is back in the news and back in our thoughts.  Early autumn is the time of the year when property once again comes to the fore as families get busy thinking about a move before Christmas.

It is possible to move by Christmas.  But is it probable – or desirable - given the economic and social conditions that prevail?  The latest statistics tell us that property affordability is the best it’s been for over a decade, but also that mortgage lending is down yet again.  A paradox.  And the next sets of figures may not be any better either, as they will reflect the summer lull.  But out there things are stirring.  Enquiries are rising.  More people are viewing.  More offers are being made and sales are being tied up.

Numbers are what the property market is all about.  The more enquiries the more viewers, the more viewers the more offers, the more offers the more sales.  Simple really. And with more house sales the more our economy will respond. And the more the economy responds the more confidence people will have.  Confidence drives the property market.  It is not city bonuses, slick marketing or estate agents.  It is buyers confident about the future and sellers confident with reality.

Yet it is a harsh reality just now.  We are probably not yet done with this wretched downturn, although prices across the country have flat-lined over the past couple of quarters - and they will probably do so for a few quarters to come.  But then, who knows? Mortgages will no doubt become easier to obtain and more and more people will then want to enter the property market.  And that is precisely the wrong time to do so - because a better time is right now. Now there are more options and more opportunities for those in a good position to buy.  Now there are some great choices in the market.  Now there is less competition.  Now there is more time. Now there are deals to be done. Now is the time to buy before Christmas and now is the time to get settled before the property cycle begins its climb. It is always best to be a winner on the flat than miss out when things get steeper - ask any road-cyclist.

The Sky's The Limit

Bournemouth Air Festival 2012

30 Aug - 2 Sept 2012.

Excitement is already building for the UK's largest aviation spectacular which will be soaring across the skies of Bournemouth's breathtaking coastline from 30th August - 2nd September 2012.

Over the past 5 years the festival has established itself as the leading event of its kind in the aviation industry with thousands likely to descend on the cliff tops promenades and beaches to enjoy a magnificent show of Britain's finest pilots and their thrilling aerial displays.  

With exhilarating performances of speed, skill and sheer force throughout the day and the highly anticipated return of 'Night Air' entertainment, displays already confirmed for the event include :

From the RAF

Red Arrows

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

Tutor

Tucano

Hawk

King Air

Tornado Role Demo

From The Royal Navy

HMS York

HMS Severn

RFA Mounts Bay

Viking amphibious all-terrain vehicles

Sea King helicopter

Black Cats Helicopter Display Team

Also confirmed are the Tigers parachute display team, the SWIP Team duo, Sea Vixen, Miss Demeanour, Breitling Wingwalkers, Chinook, Lynx and a thrilling re-enactment of a daring sea rescue of a downed pilot featuring a Catalina, Me109, P-51 and a Spitfire.

First class entertainment will stretch the length of the 1.5 mile promenade between the piers of Bournemouth and Boscombe with navel beach assaults, fireworks, live music, seafront trading, street entertainment, military participation and interactive military villages.

The British Beach Polo Championships 2012.

'Only one sport is glamorous enough for the platinum of Sandbanks'

The Times

Set in one of the most exclusive areas on the South Coast fringed with golden sands, the Sandbanks Peninsula plays host the British Beach Polo Championships 2012 for the 5th year running and promises to be the highlight of the social calendar.

Although the pitch is smaller than on grass, the action is relentless, fast paced and exhilarating with teams competing from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales for the acclaimed title. 

The Oakley Professional Beach Volleyball provides a good sporting balance to the Polo and the exciting 4x4 / Polo Pony Charity Race is a popular feature raising money and awareness for charity.

The event will prove to be a glamorous spectacle on and off the pitch with exquisite hospitality courtesy of Mark Hix in the Sunseeker Lounge and the renowned AMIKA Beach parties allowing Players, Celebrities and Supporters to dance, relax and socialise until the small hours of the morning.

Getting there couldn't be easier as the area benefits from excellent transport links with a mainline railway and easy access to the A31 from both the M27 and the M3.

Event Dates : 6-7 July 2012.

Event Address : Sandbanks Beach, Poole, BH13 7PS