Mark Hart Real Estate

26/03/2025

0 to 6 weeks in no time! CONTRACTS EXCHANGED!

We valued this property in March 2023, unfortunately the seller opted for another agent who promised them £50,000 more.

5 months of marketing, two price reductions and the agent not able to obtain any offers. They realised our marketing plan/ pricing strategy was right all along and gave us a shot.

Launched to market – 14th February 2025
Sale agreed – 25th February 2025
Contracts exchanged – 26th March 2025
Completion date – 28th March 2025

In a price sensitive market, price is super crucial and chasing the market has a knock on effect in a properties saleability.

If only every sale was 40 days from listing to exchange of contracts, just shows what can be achieved with motivated parties and top draw solicitors.

17/10/2024

07/09/2023

Listed for sale on Thursday 31st August. I can confirm an offer was officially accepted Tuesday 5th September, for a whopping £30,000 over marketing price. Yes, that’s right!

This further highlights the important of listing the property realistically, to encourage engagement from buyers and creating strong competition. Buyers are still buying, don’t read all the doom and gloom in the media.

16/03/2023

Treewall Gardens - BR1.

Sale agreed - STC

Located on a quiet residential cul de sac, sits this three bedroom semi detached family home. Offering a generous amount of living accommodation throughout.

Comprising a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, downstairs bathroom and three bedrooms, one of which is located on the ground floor.

The property also benefits from a garage and off street parking. Whilst having scope for extension potential, subject to planning approval.

Grove Park station (0.3mile) offers direct links into London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street in as little as 15 minutes.

Drivers can access the A20 in as little as 2 miles and even the city bound A2 is within 3 miles. Blackheath Village, with its trendy shops and restaurants, is a 15-minute drive, while the Bromley Town Centre is just 2 miles - offering 'The Glades' shopping centre.

The property is to be sold chain free.

10/03/2023

Sold STC
Erin Close - BR1

Located on a quiet residential cul de sac, sits this three bedroom terraced family home. The property is in an elevated position off an unmade road in an ideal location for Ravensbourne and Shortlands Stations.

To the front is a patio area and the property entrance. The entrance leads into the open plan living area which is flooded with light from large windows. The area is separated into a large living area, modern family kitchen and storage cupboards.

Upstairs there is a spacious master bedroom which benefits from a large double aspect window giving far reaching views over the surrounding area. The remaining two bedrooms face the rear of the property with views over the garden. The family bathroom is neutrally decorated and is fitted with a bath with shower over, WC and washbasin. There are skylight panels above both the bathroom and landing to allow natural light to enter all day.

The rear garden has a paved patio entertaining area and astro turf for easy maintenance.

To the front of the property is a garage en bloc and an off street parking space. The grounds to the front of the property are maintained by a fund which all owners contribute to at a cost of £120.00 p.a.

The location of the property is ideal for outdoor activities. There is a huge open playing field approx. 100 yards from the property and Beckenham Place Park is approx. 10 minutes walk away with its wild swimming lake, meadows and woodland as well as communal buildings, playgrounds and café.

23/01/2023

Let Agreed! Glebe Knoll - BR2

An absolutely stunning and unique two bedroom apartment forming part of one of Shortlands most exclusive developments.

Accessed via electric gates leading to a residents only car park, the property briefly comprises, a large entrance hall leading to the two bedrooms, the master having direct access to its own private South Westerly facing courtyard, a family bathroom, a modern fitted kitchen with a range of integrated appliances and a generous living room that has space for a dining table and chairs, there is also access to a patio area that leads onto the beautifully maintained communal garden.

Ideally located with easy access to Shortlands village, train station and Bromley High street with its array of shops, bars and restaurants but having the benefit of being nestled in a quiet picturesque location.

This property has been finished to an extremely high standard.

12/12/2022

Let Agreed - Alexandra Drive - SE19

This popular two bedroom flat was let within 72 hours of marketing, with a price above asking price being achieved.

08/12/2022

What some of our landlords say about us!

11/10/2022

Whilst this maybe a controversial subject to some, given the current climate of the world due to rising inflation. We recently conducted a portfolio review for one of our landlords, who had covid rents from the last 18-24 months. We quickly realised his portfolio was over £6000 - £8,000 below market rents annually.

Here's the sticky part, you have great tenants who are frequently paying rent. However since December 2021, the BoE has increased interest rates several
times, from an initial starting point of 0.1%.

As a company we acted as an intermediary between the landlord and tenants to issue both parties were getting the best advice/ deal for themselves. Using accurate data based on comparable evidence, we offered the tenants a chance to propose a rent they feel comfortable paying and thankfully the landlord accepted all of the tenants proposals. Whilst the increases may also seem high, they're still slightly below the current market rate.

It's worth mentioning not all landlords are penny pinchers and often some of the fantastic landlords we work with, often make no income some months when you factor in tax, maintenance and other legal costs. Landlords also have been hit hard recently, with longer void periods, covid rent reductions, electrical safety legalisation requirements, longer eviction process, tax changes and increased interest rates. If this is you, do you want to find out how to best maximise your rental income?

Soon there will be further changes to the UK property sector, will we see further landlords leaving the sector and selling up, as it's no longer financial viable to keep their asset?

Disclaimer the rents negotiated are still slightly below market rate.

29/09/2022

Delayed announcement!

The lovely Neve McCourt joined us last month and has settled perfectly within the team, already proving to be a huge asset.

Neve will be assisting our team with admin, whilst working with the property management division.

07/09/2022

A luxury two-bedroom, two-bathroom first floor apartment, located within a gated community development. The property has the additional benefit of two allocated parking spaces, as well as beautiful maintained landscaped grounds, complementing the surrounding area.

As you enter the open- plan kitchen/ living area, the room is filled with an array of natural light and straight away you get a feel for the high-specification finish. The fully fitted kitchen is hand painted shaker style ‘in frame’ with soft closed cabinets and stone worktops. The Majority of appliances are Siemens branded.

The room is a perfect space for entertaining, whilst on cosy days you’ll often hear the local wildlife of birds and owls chirping.

The master bedroom comprising ‘’19’1 x 12’4’’ benefits from two built-in wardrobes and a well presented en-suite. With built-in vanity units with stone worktops and full height and width mirror. The furnishings are complemented by ceramic and porcelain wall/ floor tiles.

The second bedroom, comprising ‘’17’9 x 13’1’’, also has a generously sized built-in wardrobe.

The main family bathroom has a similar finish. With built in vanity units with stone worktops, full height and width mirror. The furnishings are complemented by ceramic and porcelain wall/ floor tiles.

The property benefits from plenty of storage, with two generously sized cupboards in the hallway . With internal alarm security systems, colour video door entry to the main entrance and front doors. Finally, on cold winter evenings the underfloor heating will be much appreciated.

Central London is easily accessible by rail with direct trains to Victoria from Bromley South; a direct stopping service to Charing Cross, St. Pancras International and Victoria from Orpington Station; and a service to London Bridge, Waterloo East & Charing Cross from Hayes Station, located just 1.9 miles from Water's Edge.

Local bus routes are accessible by Westerham Road, which frequently arrives every 15-30 minutes.
Property information

Share of Freehold – Split between 13 residents, all of whom have two shares each.

Underlying lease – 994 years

Service Charge - £3600 per annum approx

Council Tax Band - D

Annual service charge review - December & June.

01/09/2022

A unique & quirky one bedroom flat in a prime location, with Keston ponds and village a short walk away.

Comprising open plan kitchen & reception room, spacious bedroom and modern bathroom. The apartment interlinks from room to room, creating a light & airy feel throughout.

The property also benefits by having a secluded garden and allocated parking.

Available from the 1st October 2022, furniture is optional.

Tenancy length – 12 months

Council tax band - B