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Let’s Celebrate with Jack!

It’s always exciting to share brilliant news.  Our very own Jack Beard, has been awarded a ‘Best of Houzz 2019 award’.

‘Best Of Houzz’ is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognised with the Photography award.

Jack is one of Move Revolution’s Professional Photographers – for those of you who have bought, sold, rented or let your property with us, you will know how much we pride ourselves on the quality of our photography.  Interestingly, although Jack loves his winning photograph it’s not actually his favourite photograph of the bath! (we wanted to share both with you!)

Drum roll…..and round of applause please (we know you are joining in the fun!)

The winning photograph is….

“We’re so pleased to award Best of Houzz 2019 to this incredible group of talented and customer-focused professionals, including Jack Beard,” said Marcus Hartwall, Managing Director of Houzz UK and Ireland. “It is more important than ever for home design and construction professionals to hire professional photographers to make their work stand out, and tell a story about the kind of work they do to our community of homeowners, design enthusiasts and home building, home improvement and design professionals.”

… this is Jack’s favourite

As you can imagine our photography team have the pleasure of taking thousands of photographs – they get to see every design, style, setting possible!

Which one of these bathrooms is your favourite?

If you are thinking of moving or letting your home – you will know you are in ‘award winning’ hands (not only with our photography but also all our team – have a read to find out more!) – just give us a call on 0330 223 1000 to book a valuation!

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Introducing Hilltop – Whyteleafe

Hilltop is a select development (as you will see)… consisting of two luxury family homes and four apartments. As you can imagine you will feel incredibly special when you receive the keys to your new home.

Introducing Hilltop Luxury Houses

As you can see these have been beautifully designed to work in synergy with the land and views.  Friends and family who visit you in your new Hilltop Home will be blown away by the house as they park and enter… then look from the back for the home… imagine sipping a chilled glass of Prosecco on your terrace in the warm summer sunshine!

Introducing Hilltop Apartments

The building in the foreground houses the new luxury Hilltop apartments.  As you can imagine they will be light and airer with this fabulous raised position – the builder is known for their attention to detail, these apartments will be designed to maximise the existing structure of the building.

Don’t miss out….be the first to find out more about these stunning apartments and two houses.  Call Louise Simpson on 0330 223 1000 or send her a message. Having lived in the area for many years Louise is a local expert and would be more than happy to chat with you about amazing places to visit, wonderful country pubs, fantastic shopping ….

You can also read Louise’s blog .. just click here!  – Urban Chic – Rural Bliss!

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Home Improvement – Keep Safe!

We know  many of you have been pondering about doing work to your homes, in preparation for moving in 2019! We asked SafeSite Facilities (….as you can tell they are experts at keep your site safe!) to share top tips with us to help you with your exciting plans!

Home improvement health and safety

Whether you’ve just bought a ‘do-er upper’ or you’re hoping to add value to your property if you are embarking on any kind of DIY or home improvement project it’s essential you consider any possible health and safety risks and take the necessary precautions before work begins.

Here are some top health and safety tips from the professionals at SafeSite Facilitiesto help you prepare for your building project and ensure it runs safely and smoothly.

Building Work Basics

Before anyone lifts a power tool or knocks down a wall, prepare a plan to safely organise and control the work that’s being carried out – particularly if a number of different tradespeople are working alongside each other. Keep the space clean and tidy with enough room for people to comfortably work in, and around each other. Regularly check the work that is happening and stop any dangerous practices immediately. The best way of keeping hazardous areas safe is to fence them off and display warning notices to direct people and traffic away from them.

Safe Structures

Make sure walls and structures are kept in a sound condition. Any demolition work should be planned properly and if trenches and excavations are dug they should be fully secured so that people can’t fall in.

Height and Weight Considerations

Any work being carried out at a height carries a high safety risk so wherever possible try to avoid this. When it can’t be avoided, using proper equipment such as cherry pickers and scaffold can help to minimise falls but always have nets or crash bags in place in case of an accident. Ladders are one of the most common causes of accidents when people are carrying out home improvements so if you’re using one follow these simple guidelines. Choose a ladder that suits the height and nature of the work involved. Make sure it’s standing on a firm surface and – if it’s not – ensure there’s another person at the bottom the hold it steady. While ladders can be used for access, working from ladders should be a last resort.

Manual handling is a key part of any building project. Using trolleys and hoists will prevent any unnecessary lifting and carrying. Where possible choose smaller size bags of cement or aggregates and avoid repetitive laying of heavy building blocks and lintels by hand.

Power protection

Any tools or building work that involves electricity can be dangerous. Make sure your tools are regularly checked over and tested to ensure they are working correctly. Low voltage or battery-operated equipment are a safer option. Electrical connections should be safely made and only suitable plugs used. Cables and leads can easily be damaged on a building site so protect the ones that are visible and mark hidden cables, power sources and services on your master plan so that everyone knows to avoid them.

Clean your tools as you’re going along and always place safety guards on – and switch them off – before leaving a room. If there are children in the house make sure tools are kept out of reach when they are not in use.

Dress for the occasion

Dressing safely is very important; wear old, close-fitting clothes and consider whether you need any safety protection equipment, such as dust masks or safety goggles. If you’re operating noisy power tools always wear earplugs and a hard hat is a must when there’s any risk of falling objects or structures you could bump your head on. In the event of an accident on-site, always keep a well-stocked first aid kit in easy reach.

Workforce welfare

Whether you are carrying out the building work yourself or you have brought in professionals consider your own welfare and theirs. Working in a building site can be pretty dirty, not to mention cold in the winter months. So ensure you have clean, working toilets, a supply of warm water and drinking water. and a rest area to make hot drinks and eat in.

Consider your family, pets and neighbours if you’re planning on making lots of noise and mess. Only carry out work during sociable hours and keep any tools and materials safely out of arms – and paws – reach. Don’t forget to plan how rubbish and waste will be stored and removed and if you’re using a skip think about the impact of where you place it. Let neighbours know in advance what work you’re planning to carry out, and how long it will take. You never know when you may need to call on them for a favour in the future so invest the time to keep them onside throughout the project.

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Urban Chic & Rural bliss – Whyteleafe with Louise Simpson

We are launching a very select development in Whyteleafe, set back from a sought after road ‘Hilltop’ offers a collection of new apartments (available with ‘Help to Buy’) and two creatively designed houses to maximise the setting – in particular the views. Are you tempted to find out more about living in Whyteleafe, we hope you love our suggestions (and that you give us a call to book a viewing! – be quick they will be snapped up!)

Living in Whyteleafe gives you access to so many amazing places to visit, you are a short distance from stunning rural walks with a country pub, you can jump on the train and be in central London (London Victoria and London Bridge via Whyteleafe and Upper Warlingham) within approximately 30  minutes – for brunch, a day of shopping or a wonderful night out.  With the M25 10 minutes drive and Gatwick 30 minutes drive via the A23 / M23 – the rest of the UK and the world are at your fingertips! We hope you enjoy our ideas and suggestions – ready for you to try out when you move to Hilltop (or perhaps you will visit one of these when you book a viewing)

Imagine just hopping on the train and enjoying all that London has to offer… use our ‘insider tips’ to access all the secret things in London that you’ve never heard of before – and become immediately ‘in the know’!

We’ve fallen in love with Secret London – this is a fantastic collection of blogs … which you won’t be able to resist. Whether you are looking for a somewhere quirky to visit, and interesting place for brunch, a fabulous place to shop, or an outstanding experience, make this your go-to place to visit. We hope you love it too!

Secret London

We’ve picked out a few of their current ‘Secret ideas’ to share with you, they sound amazing!

“Mariage Frères, Paris’s famous vintage-style tea emporium, has just opened in Covent Garden – and it’s home to the largest collection of tea in the world. Hidden away inside a beautiful five-storey Georgian townhouse in central London, Mariage Frères boasts an amazing restaurant, retail space, museum and two private event spaces. On the ground floor, you’ll discover a seriously long apothecary-style wall, home to the world’s largest tea collection. There are 1,000 varieties from 36 different countries, and they’re all available to purchase by weight. There are white, yellow, green, blue, black and red teas, as well as fruity teas, vintage teas and unique harvest blends. “ CLICK TO READ MORE 

“Nicknamed Bookseller’s Row, Cecil Court is a hidden gem in the heart of central London. Packed with twenty-odd secondhand bookshops and antiquarian booksellers, it truly is a paradise for literature lovers. Just moments away from the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square, you’ll be surprised to stumble across such a peaceful gem. The shop fronts haven’t changed for over a century, so a walk through Cecil Court is like a trip back in time”. CLICK TO READ MORE

 

“We’ve found some of the best bottomless brunch deals in London for you to dive right into. Bottomless brunch is great because a) it has a fab name b) you can get daytime-sozzed and nobody bats an eyelid. There’s nothing quite like saying ‘bottoms up’ and knowing that you can continue to say it until it becomes ‘bosshomsup’. We’ve included a range of price points, and we kick off with some of the most OTT brunch parties that promise to have you dancing on the tables by early afternoon, before proceeding to more relaxed affairs.” CLICK TO READ MORE 

 If you are looking to stay closer to home, Mayfield Lavender Farm is a stunning place to visit in the summer time – you only have to look at the photograph to know the aroma will be heavenly! Perfect for an afternoon visit with a cup or tea, or perhaps a special birthday present for a friend.

Mayfield Lavender Farm

“Our 25 acre lavender farm with café and shop is located in Banstead (Woodmansterne), Surrey – approximately 15 miles from Central London. Our farm is a popular visitor attraction throughout summer where you can wander through a sea of beautiful organic lavender.  The lavender normally starts to bloom towards the middle to end of June and the peak time is July and August however the weather can influence this so be sure to check our website for information”

“At our farm you can enjoy a delicious, fresh lunch or snack at our relaxed, al fresco café with picnic tables.  Whether you fancy a panini, burger or a piece of our gorgeous home-made cake, we have it covered and much more besides!  You can also book a lavender cream tea for an extra special touch or enjoy food from the barbecue during July and August.  We are licensed to sell a range of alcoholic drinks including our unique lavender cider!  Before you leave, don’t forget to visit our shop to buy one of our lavender plants for your garden, or simply treat yourself to our lavender products including toiletries, culinary treats or a beautiful bunch of fresh lavender.”

Looking for something more urban! Look no further than Box Park… the food at Box Park is truly outstanding – and only a hop, skip and a jump away from Whyteleafe – the Move Revolution team love the food from Bao Bao – it comes highly recommended.  Box Park isn’t just for food lovers (although we are pretty sure you will be unable to resist the gorgeous food on offer when you visit) it hosts a wide spectrum of amazing events and activities.  The Move Revolution team love Fight Klub… if you want to find out more and get a first hand recommendation just call Sam Webb (our Land & New Homes Manager) or Louise Simpson (Area Sales Manager for Whyleafe) who love this event!

Box Park Croydon

“Boxpark is the world’s first pop-up mall – fusing the concepts of the modern street food market and placing local and global brands side by side, to create a unique shopping and dining destination. Opened in 2011, Boxpark established itself in the heart of London’s Shoreditch to demonstrate that it was entirely possible to bring dining and fashion back to the street and provide fertile ground for independent and established retailers to reach a large audience in a big and eye-catching way. Entirely constructed out of refitted shipping containers, Boxpark utilises a unique position in being able to offer affordable and flexible conditions for lifestyle brands, cafes, restaurants and galleries to trade and succeed. It’s a retail revolution that’s spawned many imitators but no equals. Until now.”

Everyman Cinema, Oxted

Looking for a cinema experience ..… longing for a really comfortable cinema chair, brilliant food and a chilled glass of wine – look no further than Everyman Cinema Oxted.  Just a short drive from Whyteleafe, or hop on the train to Oxted (9 minutes from Upper Warlingham).  Nici Jordan (Our Marketing Director) is a regular visitor with her family – “It makes going to the cinema extra special – we love the comfortable sofas at Oxted cinema – it’s a perfect night out”

Perhaps you are looking for stunning views at the same time as enjoying a game of golf… look no further than Woldingham Golf Club.

Woldingham Golf Club

“Nestled in the serenity of the Halliloo Valley just north of Woldingham, in the heart of the Surrey North Downs, Woldingham Golf Club’s excellent course and facilities have become a popular destination for both golfers and events planners. Designed by American course architect Bradford Benz, the beautiful, rolling course makes the most of the contours of the valley in which it sits and suggests a relaxed game many have yet to experience! A par 71 course in excess of 6,000 yards long from the yellow tees, the course is built on a chalk base, excellent for drainage which, together with the USGA specification greens, allows year round play. Golfers will decide for themselves their favourite holes, but for sheer beauty, the 4th and 7th at the far end of the course, in the bowl of the valley, will take some beating. Surrounded by the course, the Club’s stately neo-classical style clubhouse offers spectacular views across the course and the valley beyond – the view from the first floor event suite, with it’s large ornate stone balcony, truly makes the most of this.”

Or perhaps you enjoy the idea of being pampered! When looking to purchase a new home it’s always important to know if there is a brilliant barber / wonderful hairdresser in the local area.

Time Hair & Beauty

We recommend Time Hair and Beauty in Caterham.  Achieving amazing reviews (and the hairdresser of choice for many of the Move Revolution team) – chat with the team if you would like to find out more!

Perhaps you are craving a country walk to a wonderful pub… The Botley Farm comes highly recommended by the Move Revolution team…

The Botley Hill Farm 

This gorgeous pub is situated on the Titsey Estate, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  The Farmhouse  is known for breathtaking views as it is at the highest point of the North Downs. There are great walks on the Titsey Estate with a historic house and gardens also St Agatha’s Church in Woldingham with a 750-year-old yew tree. There is a circular walk starting and finishing at Botley Hill Farmhouse.

Feeling tempted to find out more? Love the idea of Urban Chic meets Rural Bliss?

Give Louise Simpson a call on 0330 223 1000 find out more about the stunning new Hilltop Houses & Apartments or send her a message – perfect if you are looking for a unique apartment or stunning town house.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Are you missing out?

Our Clients often comment on ‘The Move Revolution experience’, with over 700+ five star reviews, wonderful letters, thank you cards and presents… we know we are different! This email (see below) was received today from one of our very happy Haywards Heath clients – it truly encapsulates the way we work.  What it doesn’t say is that we achieved a significantly higher sale price for Dave’s property, over the previous agents who had been marketing his house. If you are in Dave’s shoes, but haven’t had the fortune of meeting Joey (the story will become clear when you start reading)  or another of our amazing Sales Managers… please have a read, we know you will want to pick up the phone!

My wife and I recently decided to sell our house due to our growing family and initially instructed Purple Bricks due to a past positive experience. However after getting no real traction we also instructed a local high street estate agent. We got a handful of viewings but didn’t feel there was any real drive and we had to do all the chasing to get feedback from the agent and find out if there was any news.

After what felt like an age and with no real positive results we were on the brink of changing agents to another well know high street name, but we were conflicted with our decision as to whether or not it would make a difference! On the very same day that we had our meeting with this agent…and as it turns out, luck would have it, Joey from Move Revolution knocked on our door.

We don’t usually do people at the door, if you know what I mean but there was something different about Joey and not just his good timing.

He was friendly, not pushy at all, professional and very clued up about the local area and similar properties. One of the main things I remember was the quality of the photos that Joey showed us of some of their other properties. It’s one of those things where you don’t really realise what you’re missing out on until you see it. We thought our existing photos were okay but the quality of the professional photos Move Revolution take are on another level!! I don’t think you can underestimate the importance of good quality photos these days as we tend to swipe through hundreds of pictures until we find something that stands out from the rest.  

Armed with our shiny new pics we re-launched the sale of our property with Move Revolution and the results said it all. More viewings, more momentum, more feedback and ultimately an offer at our full asking price in a very short time! The team at Move Revolution are friendly, professional, enthusiastic and always on hand to have a catch up. They really make you feel like it’s their sole focus to sell your house and the experience was a pleasure. I would whole heartedly recommend Move Revolution to anyone. Thank you Joey and the team!!

Hope to see you tomorrow for key handover!

Dave

We think you will agree the photography is stunning …

Would you like to play spot the difference! It’s not appropriate to name the other agent – this is all about showing you the unbelievable difference side by side! So let’s play… you tell use which house you would be interested in viewing!

The Kitchen

The other agent captures the kitchen, but misses including all the breakfast table – which is a key selling point for the room (the photograph has a strangely ‘grey’ look)

Move Revolution Kitchen Photograph – making sure the whole of the breakfast table is shown and stunning lighting

The Bathroom

Is this photograph from the other agent actually straight?!

Move Revolution Bathroom Photograph – spot the difference!

The Sitting Room

The other agents photography makes this light, bright room look dark and grey!

Move Revolution’s photography – light, bright, airy – a wonderful family sitting room (it also includes so much more of the room)

The Garden

The other agent…

Move Revolution’s photograph – you know you would enjoy a glass of chilled white wine in this garden in the Summer!

It’s not all about the photography (although isn’t it stunning!) – it’s about expert Estate Agency…say hello to Joey Hansen the Sales Manager mentioned in the email…

In a nutshell it’s a passion for property and people

• The amazing Move Revolution sales team – including Joey – knowledgable, focused – brilliant at what they do with an in-depth understanding of the industry.
• Incredible Professional Photography – our in-house professional photographers
• Expert Marketing – strategically targeting potential buyers, your property will look at it’s very best
• Focused Sales Progressors  – 100% dedicated to ensuring your house sale progresses as quickly and efficiently as possible, through to exchange and completion

It’s all about team work – we are ready and waiting to say hello and arrange a free, no obligation valuation. we have amazing Move Revolution’s team just waiting to hear from you.

Call 0330 223 1000 and we will put you through to exactly the right person for your property location – you will be speaking to Joey or someone equally as passionate who is ready to sell your house as quickly as possible for the most amount of money!

Join Dave and sell your house with us today!

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Loving Watercolour with Louise Simpson

Loving Watercolour

We have loved selling stunning properties in Watercolour last year and looking forward to selling many more in 2019.  Watercolour has a wonderful feel due to it’s unique setting in the countryside, connected to Redhill for easy access to the mainline station and amazing facilities (The Belfry Shopping Centre, new Sainsbury’s, Harlequin theatre, Redhill Memorial Park and so much more), Bletchingley village with it’s country pubs, renowned auction house and wonderful walks, and Merstham with great train connection, increasingly popular Pizza Project (wood fired pizza’s at their best), long established Newtons Violins, specialising in Stringed instruments and quaint Quality Street, which hosts annual events and from which you can access Quality Street Cricket Club and pitch.

Louise Simpson, our Area Sales Manager for Reigate, Redhill and the surrounding villages is a Watercolour expert, we asked her to share what she loves about Watercolour and why it is a great place to buy a home…

What do you love about Watercolour?

Watercolour is really lovely for walks around the lake, this is often commented on by our clients, when I have taken a walk around the lake it is so open and beautiful, not only do you take in the beauty of the lake but also the incredible ‘skies’ that can be seen throughout the year – and my favourite a stunning sunset.

Watercolour has been designed with a great deal of thought about the living space inside the houses. As you can imagine I have seen quite a few Watercolour properties over the past years, I love their individual layouts and features, particularly those that you don’t often come across.  I fell in love with the mezzanine floor at Mockford mews, this design feature created an incredible space inside the property – I know the new owners found this irresistible

There is also a community feel with local shops, pharmacy, and doctors, which is a real pull for those moving to Watercolour from outside the area.

What has been your favourite room in the recent Watercolour properties you have sold? 

It is very difficult to choose, as you know I loved the mezzanine floor at Mockford Mews.  However, it would have to be the master bedroom at Lilley Mead, with its walk in dressing area it was exceptional – especially the breath-taking view across the lake as you wake up and go to bed at night!

Why is Watercolour so popular?  

Watercolour is very popular with families and first time buyers, in particular those who commute, as it is so close to Redhill and Merstham main line stations. The development of Lime Tree Primary School with it’s new facilities have added to interest in the area.  The Lime Tree Primary School is part of GLF Multi Academy Trust, which has a very good reputation, and is also responsible for the development of the new secondary school in the area.

“A Multi-Academy Trust established in 2012, we believe that every child in our schools can achieve the highest academic standards whilst enjoying a vibrant, challenging and rich curriculum. Whilst operating as a part of a family, each school exists in its own right maintaining its own unique characteristics and individual identity”

If you would like to find out more about Lime Tree Primary School and GLF MAT I would suggest looking on their website and chatting with local parents who sing it’s praises.

Watercolour also has a huge appeal because of if design – modern and stylish… with the canals and the beautifully manicured gardens which are all looked after, I really enjoy showing a potential resident around Watercolour and I know instantly if it ticks all the boxes!

What other things can you recommend in the local area?

I can highly recommend a visit to Nutfield Priory Farm, with the garden centre on one side of the road, with a brilliant café, and the farm shop on the other side of the road ….it is a treat to visit.  It is the perfect place to pick up special cheeses or meat from the butches – they also have an amazing selection of Gin! Stocking COOK meals and a selection of fruit and vegetables it can easily become addictive popping in to pick up something delicious! (I’m not suggesting it is an affordable solution to a weekly shop!!) The Move Revolution Head Office is just around the corner from the farm – which means it is very easy to pop in for a unique last minute birthday present. There is also a Pet shop opposite the farm shop – perfect for anyone with animals!

Many of the Move Revolution team enjoy a coffee at The Old Post in Nutfield which a short distance from Watercolour. If you are looking to walk to a local pub from Watercolour.. it is stroll to The Inn on the Pond in Bletchingly – a beautiful setting and the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine or a pint (of the local brew!)

Thinking of moving to Watercolour, or selling your home give Louise a call on 01737 888220 and book a valuation today!

 

 

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