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At West Coast Properties we take pride in our special approach to people

and property and are constantly striving to maintain our appeal by assisting

with the daunting maze of property transactions. We rarely forget that

everyday events for us, is a not so common experience for you. To facilitate

your move we offer:

● Strategically located buildings in the heart of Portishead.

● Other offices in Weston-Super-Mare, Bristol, Highbridge and Burnham.

● Professional specialist advice on Residential Property Sales and Lettings.

● Highly trained, dedicated staff, backed by a highly experienced and

professional administration team.

As part of our service to buyers we offer:

● A wide and varied selection of properties from one bedroom flats to large

family homes and exclusive apartments.

● Digitally produced full colour property details with full floor plans, external

and internal photographs.

● Accompanied viewing service.

● 100’s of properties available through the Team Network.

● A dedicated After Sales Team who will liaise with Solicitors and other

Estate Agents.

WELCOME TO WEST COAST PROPERTIES

20 High Street, Portishead North Somerset BS20 6EWt: 01275 849362 f: 01275 818898e: infoportishead@westcoastproperties.uk.comwww.westcoastproperties.uk.com

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Offering More National Website Coverage

Locally 4 offi ces 6 days

Extensive advertising in the local press

Best high street exposure in the most prominently located offi ce

on high bright digital monitors.

Regionally The Team advantage. There is marketing advantage by

instructing an estate agent who is part of a 500 branch group

covering a major part of the UK and more than one branch in

many towns.

Nationally www.wcp.uk.com

www.rightmove.co.uk

www.fi ndaproperty.co.uk

www.yell.com

www.propertylive.co.uk

www.teamprop.co.uk

www.hear4homes.co.uk

Our E-mailing List

We can match your property with thousands of registered buyers and qualifi ed

buyers.

We can reach them in seconds at the touch of a mouse with full details, fl oor

plans and photos.

WEST COAST PROPERTIES – THE BEST LOCAL AND REGIONAL COVERAGE

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Advice to people buying property

There are very few purchasers who buy the home of their dreams and do

not want to change anything.

All too often when you view a property you see it as it is, not as what it

could be. The best way to view a property is to list all the positive and

negative points of the property and your feelings about it. Then in your

own time sit down and work out how much it will cost you to alter the

property to your own tastes and requirements. The businesses featured in

this guide are there to help you do this.

At the end of the day the choice is yours, however in my many years I

have seen so many property transformations which have taken a sad and

dilapidated property and turned it into a home anyone would be proud of.

Think on, see the future, not the present.

Advice to people selling property

Selling your property quickly and gaining the best possible price has got to be a

priority for any prospective vendor and there are a few simple steps which you can

take to improve your chances greatly.

First impressions are very important, your prospective purchaser will form an

opinion within thirty seconds of drawing up outside your property. So make sure

that your garden is kept tidy and that all paintwork is fresh and clean.

Make sure the interior of your home is free of clutter. The smell of flowers can

make a room feel more welcoming as can a warm home in Winter and open

windows in the Summer. If you have a dog or cat, try to keep them isolated when

people visit as not everyone likes animals.

At West Coast Properties we can offer you all the advice and guidance you

need to come to the right decision for your situation.

ADVICE TO PEOPLE BUYING AND SELLING PROPERTY

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West Coast Properties are specialists in all aspects of property letting and

are members of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA). ARLA

leads the property management industry in setting and regulating the highest

standards and demands professionalism and commitment to customer service

from its membership. ARLA members are required to work within a robust Code

of Practice, which covers the key stages in letting and managing a property. Their

comprehensive membership byelaws include compliance with such issues as

handling and accounting for Clients’ money; the mandatory ARLA Client Money

Protection Bonding Scheme; Professional Indemnity Insurance and dealing with

complaints and disciplinary procedures.

At West Coast Properties our professionally qualified staff offer a comprehensive

range of services to both Landlords and Tenants that covers all aspects of the

letting process. You can view properties within our office network, or in the comfort

of your own house via our web site. Once you have chosen your new home, we

will help you through each step, ensuring speed, efficiency and all safety and legal

matters are taken care of, leaving you to plan and enjoy your new home.

LETTINGS - LANDLORDS FIRST CHOICE... TENANTS FIRST CALL

20 High Street, Portishead North Somerset BS20 6EWt: 01275 849362 f: 01275 818898e: infoportishead@westcoastproperties.uk.comwww.westcoastproperties.uk.com

Whether you are a first time buyer, moving home or looking to re-mortgage,

finding the right mortgage to suit your needs is not always easy.

As a whole of market mortgage broker, KMC Mortgage Solutions are

able to offer their clients completely impartial mortgage advice. With

many years of experience they are dedicated to building long-term client

relationships by understanding their clients personal circumstances and

financial situation both in the short and long term.

KMC Mortgage Solutions ensure that the right mortgage is recommended

to suit your individual needs and will help guide your through the maze of

information available to enable you to purchase your new home. They can

have your new mortgage approved within minutes so even if you have not yet

found that perfect home at least you know that your mortgage is ready and

waiting for you.

They can offer mortgages for a variety of purposes, which range from the First

Time Buyer to the experienced Buy To Let Investor. They can also assist with 100%

plus mortgage products and Lifetime Mortgages, Commercial Mortgages, Secured

Loans and Bridging Finance.

Through their up to date mobile technology, they have access to the High Street

Lenders and exclusive products not readily available elsewhere at the click of

mouse. KMC Mortgage Solutions will save you time and effort by doing all of the

work for you.

To provide a complete service, they offer advice on life insurance, critical illness

cover, permanent health insurance, and can help you with all your general

insurance needs. Make KMC Mortgage Solutions your first choice to arrange your

mortgage and call them today to arrange your consultation and remember their

initial advice is free.

TRULY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE ADVICE PROVIDED WITH INTEGRITY & PROFESSIONALISM

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First Floor Office, 20 High Street Portishead, Bristol BS20 6EWt: 01275 397071 f: 01275 818898e: [email protected]

A mortgage administration fee, typically £95.00 may be charged. Think carefully before securing other debts against your home. Your home may be repossessed if you

do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. KMC Mortgage Solutions Limited is an appointed representative of the Mortgage Times Group Limited which is authorised and

regulated by the Financial Services Authority number 303007.

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Buying a property can be a minefield and the one person, possibly above all

others, you definitely need on your side is your Solicitor. They are highly trained

individuals who know all the pitfalls which can arise when completing the sale

of a property, and they are there to advise and guide you throughout the entire

process.

Most solicitors offer full conveyancing services plus a wide range of other legal

services. When you are buying a property, they will communicate with the sellers

solicitor and ascertain exactly what is included in the agreed price. It is not

unusual for an agreed sale price to change because it did not take into account

fixtures or fittings. These are the items which all too often, the buyer believes were

included in the price and the seller believes were not included. Clarification of

these details by your solicitor will prevent delays and ensure that both parties are

in agreement.

Another very important enquiry which your solicitor will make will be to the local

authority. This is called a search and asks the authority about the things like road

access, drainage, rights of way, boundaries, plans for future development and a

host of other questions.

Your solicitor will draw up draft contracts and send these to the vendors solicitor

for them to study and return as agreed or with further questions. The financial

side of matters is also taken care of by your solicitor, who will receive the loan

from your lender and then distribute the relevant amounts to the various parties

concerned.

As you can see there is a great deal more to buying a house than may at first

be thought and there are also a large number of areas which need the expert

attention of a solicitor. You can do it yourself and there is advice available on how

to do this, however, be warned, one simple and at the time apparently insignificant

item which has been overlooked by you, can end up not only costing you a

fortune, but can turn that dream home into a nightmare.

WHY DO I NEED TO USE A SOLICITOR?

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There are three types of survey which will vary in cost dependent upon the level

of detail required. However you will be well advised to ask for the best survey you

can afford. The three different types are detailed below.

The most basic survey is called a Valuation Report. The purpose of this report is

simply to establish whether or not the property is worth the price which has been

agreed between the seller and the vendor. It is an inspection of the property by

sight and will detail obvious faults that can be seen, however, it will not look for

faults or defects which may be hidden behind walls, under floors or above ceilings.

The second type of survey is known as the RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered

Surveyors) Homebuyers Survey & Valuation. This survey is far more detailed than

the Valuation Report and will examine areas such as the roof space and the state

of the timber.

The Buildings Survey & Valuation, formally known as the Structural Survey, is the

best you can get and should always be the first choice of the buyer if possible. This

survey examines every possible facet of the property and will provide the buyer with

a completely detailed and totally comprehensive report on the property, including

all its defects and plus points. It will tell the buyer whether or not they are buying a

potential minefield or whether they are making a sound investment.

True, this type of survey will cost a little more, however, it could save you

thousands of pounds in money and a great deal of grief in the future.

ASK FOR THE BEST SURVEY YOU CAN AFFORD

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Homeowners are required to provide a Home Information Pack (HIP) when

marketing their homes for sale throughout England and Wales.

The pack must currently include evidence of title, terms of sale and standard

searches. An energy efficiency rating must also be included in the report, giving

consumers the choice to assess the likely running costs of a property before they buy.

The current temporary provision for first day marketing allows a property to

be marketed without a HIP as long as the required documents have been

commissioned and paid for (or arrangements for payment made) and there is an

expectation they will arrive within 28 days. This temporary provision was due to

expire on the 31 December 2008 but will now be extended to 5 April 2009 when

it will then expire. From April the 6th 2009 sellers will need to have the basic HIP

before their home is marketed, which is expected to take 3 to 5 days to compile.

The Property Information Questionnaire will also be introduced into HIPs for all

properties marketed for sale from 6th April 2009. It was developed with industry

and is designed to provide information that is not only important for buyers to

know but is also easy for sellers to provide without professional help.

THIS INFORMATION IS CORRECT AT THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS,

HOWEVER THE GOVERNMENT MAY MAKE AMENDMENTS IN THE FUTURE.

LATEST ON HOME INFORMATION PACKS (HIPS)

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If perhaps you have just redecorated the lounge and are left pondering

where to purchase the new carpet or floor covering to finish the room,

then a visit to JJ Consultants Carpets and Flooring at Unit 3 Kiln Park,

Searle Crescent, Weston-super-Mare is highly recommended. Specialists in

domestic and commercial flooring, with over 10 years trading experience,

they carry a large selection of samples in the showroom and are happy to

provide their customers with free estimates.

Quite rightly JJ Consultants are proud of the fact that the majority of

their new business comes from personal recommendations. Customers

can be assured that all work undertaken will be carried out to the highest

standards. On a visit to their showroom all your enquiries will be treated with

courtesy and respect. JJ Consultants will give you all the advice, guidance and

reassurance you need when you are choosing your new carpet, vinyl, laminate or

real wood floor covering. Customers can rest assured that high pressure sales are

definitely not part of their agenda.

Many people today are abandoning carpets and having solid timber or laminate

floors fitted. As these are nearly always retro-fitted they can require specialist skills

to ensure that the new floor does not interfere with existing structures and services.

It is always advisable to take the advice of an experienced fitter about the most

suitable product for your situation. Solid timber, engineered or laminate, which is

best. Do not try and guess, get it wrong and it could be an expensive mistake.

QUALITY CARPETS, LAMINATES & VINYLS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES

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This is a family company of over 20 years experience in the trade who recognise that

whilst the larger national companies appear to offer massive discounts, in the final

analysis they are not that competitive at the end of the day. JJ Consultants are proud

of their pricing policy which offers honest down to earth prices to all their customers.

No job is too large or too small, JJ Consultants can service your carpet and flooring

needs from a small cloakroom up to the entire house or business premises.

JJ Consultants recognises that only half the job is done once the carpet is sold and

that customers may have some apprehension as to how the work is to be carried

out. To ensure that all their work is done to their high standards, JJ Consultants like

to carry out a site visit to assess the necessary work needed. They will then provide

you with a FREE no obligation estimate. Only highly skilled fitters with many years

of experience in fitting carpets and timber floors are employed. Customers are

guaranteed complete peace of mind as they will go out of their way to make sure that

you are happy with the work.

JJ Consultants are certainly a modern, forward thinking company. However, a

visit to their showroom will show you exactly how they embrace the traditional

values of combining a first class service with value for money. Visit them today

and you will gain all the help and advice you will need from friendly and

knowledgeable staff.

“We would like to take this opportunity to say how hardworking the fitter was and also very pleasant to deal with. We would also like to thank you for providing us with the colour and quality carpet we were looking for and the speed at which you arranged our carpets to be fitted.” Mr. & Mrs. Eppy

“Thanks so much - you did an excellent job. Please pass on my thanks to the team.” Mrs. Matthews

JJ CONSULTANTS CARPETS & FLOORINGUnit 3 Kiln ParkSearle CrescentWeston-super-Mare, SomersetFreephone: 0800 0374997Tel/Fax: 01934 620704Mobile: 07778 344134Email: [email protected]

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Carpets & Flooring

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Everyone knows that moving house can be one of the most stressful times

of your life. It is important therefore that you choose a professional, reliable

removal company who will take good care of your possessions and make

your move as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Redcliffe Removal

Company, established in 1986, have grown to be the most recognised

removal company in the area providing a local, national and continental

removal service. They have a modern fleet of Mercedes removal vehicles

varying in size from a small van to the largest road train, ensuring that they

have the means to perform a removal of the highest quality....and all this

at the most competitive prices.

Redcliffe can offer you:

• Long or short term storage

• Local, national & international removal service

• Free packing materials or a complete packing service

• Experienced, dedicated and friendly staff.

• Full liability insurance cover

• Vehicles of all sizes

If you would like to find out more about how to make your move go smoothly,

please contact us for a free quotation.

REMOVALS AND STORAGE FROM AN ESTABLISHED LOCAL COMPANY

PORTISHEADTel: 01275 848181www.redclifferemovals.co.uk

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A PLEASURE IN MOVING

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Healthcare

Bristol Royal Infirmary, St Michael’s Hill, Bristol 0117 923 0000

Southmead Hospital 0117 950 5050

Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay Park Road, Bristol 0117 970 1212

NHS Direct 0845 46 47

Dentist ( )

Doctor ( )

Schools

Gordano Secondary 01275 842606

High Down Infants 01275 843969

High Down Juniors 01275 848501

Portishead Primary 01275 843360

St Barnabas Primary 01275 843449

St Joseph’s RC Primary 01275 848367

St Peter’s Primary 01275 843142

Emergency Services

Avon & Somerset Constabulary 01275 818181

Somerset Fire & Rescue 01823 364500

Environmental Emergencies 0800 807060

Councils

North Somerset Council 01934 888888

Portishead Town Council 01275 847078

Utilities

Southern Electricity 0845 7708090

British Gas 0845 9555 800

Powergen 0800 015 1670

Edf Energy 0800 096 2270

Wessex Water 0845 600 3600

Animal Welfare

RSPCA (24 Hour Hotline) 0870 555 5999

Vale Vets 01275 847400

Travel Information

Bristol International Airport 0870 121 2747

Travel Information Line (bus, coach etc) 0870 6082 608

National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950

Libraries

Portishead Library 01275 843433

Local Trading Standards

Somerset County Council 01823 356177

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

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HOMEBUYERS CHECKLIST

This Step by Step Guide has been prepared for WEST COAST PROPERTIES of PORTISHEAD by GLARIC CONSULTANCY LTD

58 Hove Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1XH t: 01253 714148 f: 01253 714149 e: [email protected]

Obtain Removal Quote

Exchange Contracts

Completion Date agreed

Checklist 1 - The Buying Cycle

Enquire about Mortgage availability

Make an offer on the property

Nominate a Solicitor to act for you

Opticians

Council Tax

Friends

Building Society

AA/RAC etc:

Dentist

Post Office

Other

Checklist 3 - Important Contacts

Family

Store Cards

Sports Clubs

Chiropodists

TV Licence

Employers

Credit Cards

Milkman

Bank

DVLA

Doctor

Newspapers

Hire Purchase

Vets

Catalogues

Gas Company

(Final reading at old property)

(Connection at new property)

Phone Company

(Disconnect at old property)


Checklist 2 - Essential Contacts

Electric Company

(Final reading at old property)


Water Company

(Inform both old and new)

Book Your Removal

Checklist 4 - What to take with you on the day of the

move

Food and Drink

Light Bulbs

Vital Documents

First Aid

Jewellery

Bin Liners

Towels

Medicine

Washing Up Liquid

Toilet Paper

Cash/Cheques

Essential Tools

Soap

Route Plan

Toys/Children

Spare Clothes

Eating Utensils

Rubber Gloves

Cooking Utensils

Bed Linen

Credit Cards

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