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ISSUE 110. APRIL 2014
CITY LIVING
Historic Parham houseWin season tickets
BATHROOMS ON TAPThe latest looks
RYAN HEALMy favourite weekend
a spec t sGoring-by-Sea • West Sussex
A superb collection of18 contemporary three andfour-bedroom townhouses
in Goring-by-Sea,near Worthing -
just 16 miles from Brighton
The Help to Buy scheme is available on all the homes at Aspects.
You could buy your brand new home
with just a 5% deposit. The Government provides a 20% equity
loan, leaving you to take out a mortgage of just 75%.
Another High Quality Development BySelling Agent
01903 503906 email [email protected] visit www.aspects-goringbysea.co.uk
Priced from just £309,950, these stylish architect-designed homes o�er outstanding bene�ts:
For value, a wonderful setting and great accessibility, Aspects is hard to beat.
ShowhomeOpen
Already 30%Sold
• Generous space over three storeys• High quality specification• Wide choice of layouts• Opposite Goring-by-Sea station • Short drive from the beach• Half a mile from the town centre• Most homes have superb views over the Sussex Downs
• Private garage and additional parking • Turfed rear garden• Fully-fitted designer kitchens• Integrated Neff oven and fridge-freezer/dishwasher• Ceramic floor tiles to kitchen• Fully tiled bathrooms• Chrome fittings throughout
Come and visit the showhome, open Thursday - Monday 10am to 5pmwith a late night opening every Thursday until 7.00pm. For more information:
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welcomeIt ’s an exciting time at Absolute Homes towers. In addition to our new and improved branding on the cover, this month we launch our new ‘Market Place’ pages (12 & 13) which include some great property stories both at home and abroad, competitions, and also what ‘We love...’ in the world of interiors. Plus, we have lots more fabulous advertisers this month who are supporting us in our ambition to become the highest quality and most comprehensive property publication. We also tap into what the best bathrooms look like on pages 40-42 and for our green fingered readers we continue our gardening series. So, now the clocks have sprung forward to summer time, I hope we can all be inspiried to get outside and enjoy the spring sunshine!
Lynne
Lynne Edwards - Sales & Marketing Director
12. MARKET PLACE This month we bring you more of what we love in the world of property, including competitions, new homes, overseas property and the Grand Designs live show.
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40. BATHROOM LUXURY The perfect
bathroom will combine style and functionality
in equal measure and today’s bathroom has
become a luxurious retreat. Find out how you
can make your ’s into a luxury.
44. MOTORING Motoring expert Maarten
Hoffman has been to the Geneva motoring
show. He brings you his list of the good, the bad
and the ugly.
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Helping you find your perfect Hove propertyMishon Welton, 94 Church Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2EB
HILL BROW, HOVE, £1,295,000
A quite stunning, detached residence, in the “modernist” style, providing lovely light, spacious and beautifully presented living space, having been extensively improved to create a fine home, with a stylish modern theme. The house is set back from the road, with an impressive frontage, and stands in lovely attractively landscaped gardens with superb sea views. Must be viewed.
MALLORY ROAD, HOVE
A superb, detached, family home in a contemporary style providing
substantial living space over 4 floors while standing in lovely,
large, south facing gardens with stunning far reaching views. This deceptively large house
offers lovely, light, spacious and beautifully proportioned living accommodation and exhibits
many spectacular features including a first floor living room
with stainless steel balcony and spiral staircase leading to a
stylish dining room with doors opening onto the garden. No
chain involved.
£1,395,000
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01273 778877 • mishonwelton.com
HILL BROW, HOVE
A truly superb detached contemporary residence of considerable style and quality, providing lovely light, airy and exceptionally spacious living space the whole of which is in pristine condition. All internal fitments and furnishings are of a stylish high quality and the result is a comfortable modern home, fulfilling all expectations. This impressive property, commands an elevated aspect with views towards the sea at the front and stands in quite lovely, good sized and beautifully landscaped, gardens in this highly regarded residential location.
£1,250,000
WELBECK, HOVE, £895,000
A particularly substantial and impressive detached home, providing lovely light, versatile and generously sized living space, making it a very comfortable family property which should be viewed to fully appreciate. Set back from the road by a private in and out blocked paved driveway, providing ample off road parking, the house also has a delightful sunny west facing rear garden.
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wantedWe have many buyers looking for property in Hove who are ready and keen to buy.
If you would like an up to date valuation for your property from one of the most experienced agents in Hove, or simply a chat about how the property market is moving, then please contact us.
A beautiful period property that has been stylishly improved combining original features with an outstanding contemporary finish over 3113 square feet/289.21 square meters.
substantial accommodation comprises reception hall, 34’ dual aspect sitting room, ground floor office and separate study, two cloakrooms, 34’ x 20’ bespoke open plan Roundhouse kitchen/dining/family room, play room, utility room, five bedrooms and two luxurious ‘Villeroy & Boch‘ bathrooms.
Landscaped west facing rear garden, private drive and garage. Many ornate and corniced ceilings, cast iron fireplace, hardwood framed double glazed sash windows, oak and carpeted floors.
Area: Albany Villas, Hove
“An amazing semi-detached Victorian villa adjacent to Hove
seafront with Austin Gray.”
£1,750,000 T: 01273 232232 www.austingray.co.uk
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Beyond your expectationswww.hamptons.co.uk
Hamptons International Estate Agents HoveSales. 01273 796 061 | Lettings. 01273 796 159
Lloyd Road- £950,000 A deceptively large 5 bedroom family home with large south west facing garden. EPC D
Chalfont Drive- £800,000Four bedroom detached house with large garden and double garage. EPC D
Hartington Villas- O.I.E.O £935,000Fabulously situated in Wilbury District, offering 5 double bedrooms, 2 baths, 80ft garden, parking, excellent for access to Hove station. EPC E
Elms Lea Avenue- £899,950A detached 4 bedroom 3 bathroom family home. EPC D
The Paddock- £600,000Semi detached 4 bedroom 2 bathroom house situated in a great location with parking and a garage. EPC D
Roedean Way- £1,600,000 Large detached house with spacious and versatile accommodation over 3 floors on large plot with separate annex and stunning views. EPC F
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*Tenant Charges Tenants should note that as well as rent, an administration charge of £216 (Inc. VAT) per property and a referencing charge of £54 (Inc. VAT) per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit www.hamptons.co.uk/rent/tenant-charges
Arundel Terrace - £4,000 PCM - Charges Apply* Wonderful 5 bedroom 3 bathroom Regency house on Kemp town seafront with a wealth of features. EPC 49.Tel: 01273 796159 Email: [email protected]
Marine Parade - £1,700 PCM - Charges Apply* Two bedroom penthouse apartment on Kemp Town Seafront with balcony, roof garden and parking. Available immediately unfurnished. EPC 77.Tel: 01273 796159 Email: [email protected]
Arundel Terrace - £1,650 PCM - Charges Apply* A Unique lower ground floor two bedroom apartment recently refurbished to high standard with outside space. EPC 39.Tel: 01273 796159 Email: [email protected]
Park Crescent - £3,300 PCM - Charges Apply* A rarely available three/four bedroom Regency family home situated in prestigiously sought after historic crescent. EPC 63.Tel: 01273 796159 Email: [email protected]
Clifton Hill - £3,300 PCM - Charges Apply* Unique three bedroom home located in the popular Clifton Hill area of Brighton. Finished to an exceptional standard, viewing is a must. EPC 83.Tel: 01273 796159 Email: [email protected]
Kings Road - £1,750 PCM - Charges Apply* Fantastic Views of Brighton Seafront from a two bedroom apartment in Bedford Towers. EPC 75.Tel: 01273 796159 Email: [email protected]
Buying at Auction is no longer the preserve of developers as BBC’s Homes Under The Hammer has illustrated - buying at auction can be attractive to residential buyers and seasoned investors alike.
Upcoming Auction dates locally include:
Austin Gray Auction 15 April, Hove Town Hall, 1pm. www.austingray.co.uk
Parons Son & Basley Auctions 17 April, Hove Town Hall, 3pm. www.psandb.co.uk
Fox & Sons Auctions 15 May, MacDonald Botley Park Hotel, Southampton. www.sequencehome.co.uk
Clive Emson 7 May, The Hilton, Brighton Metropole. www.cliveemson.co.uk
Allsop Residential Auctions 28th & 29th May. www.auction.co.uk
Feature Property 10 Byron Road, Worthing is a freehold residential investment arranged as 5 flats and a pair of garages all let and producing £38,000 pa and the possibility of further development, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. This lot features in Austin Gray’s next Auction on April 15th with a guide price of £500,000 - £550,000.
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Win 1 of 4 pairs of season tickets to Parham House & Gardens
We have four pairs of season tickets for entry into the award-winning Parham House and Gardens. The tickets can be used on any date within the season. The 16th century manor house with its Walled Garden, Pleasure Grounds and Park is a stunning piece of Sussex history and home to many great events throughout the year from open air Shakespeare to country fairs. This month Parham gets into the spirit of spring with its Easter Egg hunt on Sunday 20th and Bank Holiday Monday 21st.
To be in with a chance of winning a pair of season tickets to Parham House and Gardens simply answer this simple question:
Q: What date is Easter this year?
To be in with a chance to win, write to us at the address at the front of the magazine marked ‘Homes Competition’
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NEW BUSINESS Vine Street Vintage If you haven’t already visited this great new addition to Brighton’s North Laine then make it your business to do so. This gorgeous Antique and Vintage Market is the brainchild of Sarah Corton of Artifice Vintage Interiors and James Oliver from Find and Build and even has a café and florist too. Vine Street Vintage, 13-16 Vine Street, North Laine, Brighton. 07773 428607. Mon-Sat 10.30am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm
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Set in a prime location on the north east coast of the beautiful island of Malta, the new Tigne Point properties have proved popular - with over 90% of the latest phase of 39 waterfront homes selling in under two weeks.
Situated on a stunning seafront headland, Tigne Point has a unique location on the banks of Marsamxetto Creek, directly across the water from the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valletta, Malta’s capital city.
The project forms part of the MIDI project, the largest regeneration project on the island. Measuring some 30 acres, the site was formerly occupied by military barracks which had fallen into disuse – it has now been transformed into an award-winning development that hosts some of Malta’s most exclusive homes, its trendiest shopping centre, the largest piazza in the fashionable Sliema district and a series of stylish boutiques, cafes and eateries.
Combined with these is the restoration of the 18th century Fort Tigne and a series of foreshore facilities including a wonderful south facing residents’ pool commanding breathtaking views of Valletta.
Access to Malta from the UK and most European capitals is now better than ever and British Airways has also just announced that it will begin offering a daily flight to and from Gatwick from March 30th 2014 with tickets from just £55 one way.
Remaining homes available include a three bedroom, ground floor, apartment with underground parking ( No.1) 920,000 euros approx £762,720. There is even a penthouse apartment with amazing views of Valetta and the sea.
For more information please visit www.tignepoint.com
MARKET PLACE
HOT Overseas Property Stunning luxury holiday homes In Malta are a popular investment
Marathon Man Toby Hamilton of MTM Property is running two Marathons in one week to raise money for Rockinghorse and Great Ormond Street Hospital.25 years since running his first London Marathon aged only 16, Toby will be running both the Brighton and London Marathon this April to raise funds for these two very special charities.Toby’s inspiration to do this is his gorgeous daughter Mia who was born with a rare hand condition Symbrachydactyly. He says, “My daughter Mia is one of the many thousands of children who benefit every year from the amazing work of these two charities. I wanted to give something back.”Toby plans to raise a minimum of £3,000 for each charity. Anyone who would like to sponsor Toby and help achieve this goal please visit www.justgiving.com/toby-hamiltonbrighton or www.justgiving.com/toby-hamiltonlondon www.mtmproperty.co.uk
British agents are ‘best value in the world’ Research by Estate Agent Today shows British estate agents are charging some of the lowest fees in the world. EAT’s research shows higher fees in most loca-tions from Australia at 4%, Den-mark at 5%, France and Spain at 6% and with US Agents charging anything from 6 to 10%. By comparison to many other countries, Britain is more loosely regulated though agents face fiercer competition from rival agencies.EasyJet founder to launch online agencySir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, best known for setting up easyJet, is to launch an online estate and letting agency under the title easyProperty. A holding website - www.easyproperty.com - claims that the business will “shake up the UK property market”. No date has been set for the launch but PR Week says Sir Stelios is shortly going to select a public relations firm to represent the business. Read more about these stories and more at: www.estateagenttoday.co.uk
Don’t miss The second Property Professionals Lunch on Thursday 3rd April 2014.Following the success of our first lunch in February, we are looking forward to an even bigger, better April event. This is the perfect opportunity to mingle with your peers and like-minded professionals in the relaxed setting of Pub du Vin. Price per head of £30 includes a 3 course lunch, guest speaker Richard Rawlings and a prize draw.Limited places are available so book now by emailing [email protected] event is organised by Absolute Homes in conjunction with Searches UK, with all proceeds going to the Rockinghorse Children’s Charity.
Grand Designs Live!Grand Designs Live returns
to ExCeL in London from 3rd to11th May 2014.
Based on the Channel 4 TV series, and presented by design guru
Kevin McCloud, the event will be packed with over 500 exhibitors, across seven different sections, covering interiors, gardens, food and housewares, kitchens and
bathrooms, home improvement, self-build, renovations, technology
and shopping.If you are in the middle of your own Grand Design or simply looking for some ideas and
inspiration, this is a show not to be missed.
Grand Designs Live: www.granddesignslive.com
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ST HELIERS, HOVE
Sawyer & Co are delighted to offer this spacious 1930’s residence situated in the sought after New Church Road Area. The property also boasts five bedrooms, two bathrooms, two reception rooms, a large garden and off street parking. The property is situated on this quiet tree lined road between New Church Road and Portland Road. Various shops, restaurants, bars etc can be found in nearby on Portland Road. The seafront, Hove Lagoon and Wish Park are easily accessible. Portslade and Hove mainline railway stations with their excellent links to London are also within easy reach and regular bus services run close by providing access to the town centre and surrounding areas.
£585,000
THE DRIVE, HOVE
A spacious and very well presented three bedroom fourth floor apartment with two balconies and an allocated parking space in the rear car port. Drive lodge is ideally situated, Hove mainline railway station with its excellent direct links to London and Gatwick is nearby. The seafront and other areas of the city centre are also easily accessible. The sitting room has double glazed sliding patio doors opening to good sized balcony with pleasant outlook in a westerly direction. there is a good sized well designed kitchen, master bedroom with access to the balcony and an ensuite shower room. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is being sold with no ongoing chain.
£325,000
BLACKTHORN CLOSE, PORTSLADE
A stylish three bedroom semi-detached home with great views. Built in the mid 90s as part of a new close development just off Fox Way, this property has much to recommend. With a conservatory extension from the kitchen/diner as well as an adjacent garage the homes additional space means it is larger than at first might appear. he current owners have fitted new carpets, replaced the bathroom and decorated throughout over the last few years to keep it stylish and up to date. Within sight of Foredown Tower, its at the edge of town giving you wonderful views from its elevated position.
£275,000
www.sawyerandco.co.uk
52 Church Road Hove, BN3 2FN • Tel 01273 778844113 St. Georges Road Kemp Town BN2 1EA
10 Station Road, Portslade BN41 1GA • Tel 01273 383830
MONTIFIORE ROAD, HOVE
Beautifully presented detached house with off street parking and lovely west facing rear garden. The property is situated in this sought after and convenient location. On the ground floor there are two good sized reception rooms, modern kitchen, utility room and cloakroom. The first floor has four double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room) and modern family bathroom. There is the added benefit of off street parking to the front and west facing rear garden. Viewing recommended.
£699,950
NEW CHURCH RD, HOVE
Spacious ground floor garden flat with plenty of period features and charm. Situated moments from the seafront and various city centre facilities. The flat ccupies the whole of the ground floor of this semi-detached property and benefits from high ceilings, sash windows, picture rails, ornate coving and parquet flooring. Accommodation includes a bright south facing lounge, separate kitchen and two double bedrooms - one with en-suite shower room. There is a further bathroom and a great dining room/occasional bedroom to the rear. The property has ample storage space, with a loft space and cellar. A delightful rear garden accessed via the dining room or bedroom two plus a secluded patio area with direct access from the master bedroom.
£450,000
DOROTHY ROAD, HOVE
This spacious and bright detached house boasts accommodation comprising: two double bedrooms with the third being used currently as a dressing room (which could very easily be put back into a third single bedroom), a large living room, conservatory, a kitchen breakfast room, family bathroom and a good sized rear garden. Local shopping facilities can be found close by in Boundary/ Station Road, along with Portslade Mainline Railway Station providing direct access to London. The Sainsbury’s and Aldi supermarkets are also close by together with a range of schools and leisure facilities. Local bus services also pass close by providing access to surrounding areas and the A27 is readily accessible via the Hangleton link road.
£380,000
HURST CRESCENT, PORTSLADE
Generously extended three bedroom end of terrace home in South Portslade. The extended ground floor means that you get much more than you’d expect given the property’s modest frontage. With a full width extension to the rear and a side extension too, this is a spacious home for a growing family. An off street parking space is a welcome bonus and unusual for South Portslade properties.
£289,950
www.sawyerandco.co.uk
NEW Kemp Town office
Opening April
GRAND AVENUE, WORTHING
A unique detached house in a highly sought after location, close
to local shops,station and seafront. The property offers versatile
accommodation comprising in total five reception rooms, seven bedrooms, ground floor shower room and two WC’s, first floor ensuite & shower room, generous kitchen/breakfast
room, utility room. There are gardens to all sides & rear of the house there is an additional driveway for several vehicles and access to a detached
garage, greenhouse, swimming pool area and sheltered bar. EPC F
£1,450,000Contact: Stephanie Brown
West Worthing: 01903 503906
JANES LANE, BURGESS HILL
This beautifully presented six bedroom detached family home is accessed
via a private road in Janes Lane. The property itself comprises a wide range
of modern conveniences including front and rear garden’s, driveway & garage, reception room, cloakroom,
study room, dining room, modern fitted kitchen with a range of integrated
appliances including a feature island, utility room, six bedrooms one with en-
suite, family bathroom. EPC C
£795,000Contact: Richard Moore
Burgess Hill: 01444 232849
9 Offices Covering Brighton & Hove27 Offices in Sussex37 Offices in London
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SILLWOOD ROAD, BRIGHTONElegant four storey period house
conveniently located within the ‘Regency Square’ conservation area, just between Western Road shopping
and Brighton seafront. Offering versatile accommodation including 5 double bedrooms, beautiful period details,
marble fireplaces, luxury en-suite with roll-top bath, private decked patio and
roof terrace, impressive 24’ kitchen/family room, family bathroom, further
shower room, utility room. Chain free. EPC N/A
£750,000Contact: Jonathan Lloyd
Western Road: 01273 777000
FRIAR WALK, BRIGHTON
Set within this private close in the sought after Surrenden District of Brighton within close proximity to
popular local schools. Offering this most attractive 1930’s semi-detached family home with private driveway & integral garage. Bay fronted living room at the
front, kitchen breakfast room going through to a dining room, utility room,
downstairs cloakroom and an attractive rear garden. Upstairs comprises of five
bedrooms, family bathroom and en-suite to master bedroom. EPC D
£725,000
Contact: Robert HardingPreston Park: 01273 508761
THE GREEN, ROTTINGDEAN
Rarely available four story, Grade II Listed House set in the heart of Rottingdean Village. The property benefits from having three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen/ breakfast room, bay fronted lounge & a store room and a roof terrace. The property also benefits from having wonderful views over the Village Green. EPC F
£750,000Contact: John DaleRottingdean Office: 01273 309968
www.rightmove.co.ukwww.primelocation.co.ukwww.fox-and-sons.co.uk
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THE April COLLECTION
Situated in the prestigious and desirable location of Montpelier Crescent, this beautiful two double bedroom top floor flat boasts stunning views and has a wealth of period features. The property comprises bright, spacious lounge/dining room with feature fireplace and west facing views over the crescent, good size double bedroom with ample storage, second smaller double bedroom, contemporary bathroom and compact modern kitchen.
Kemp TownThis is an exceptionally attractive, very unusual property with unique features, a few minutes’ walk to the beach and Kemp Town village. Double iron gates open onto a tiled courtyard, It would be possible to use this area for off-street parking. On the right side of the entrance lobby is a modern kitchen with two large windows overlooking the courtyard. The oak floor extends through the entrance lobby to a living area and large dining area, opening off the dining area is a small WC with wash-hand basin. An iron spiral staircase with wide wooden treads leads up to the first floor where there are three double bedrooms, all with large fitted wardrobes and two bathrooms. The master bedroom has a fully tiled en-suite bathroom.
Hill brow, HoveCombining exquisite contemporary interiors with a stunning location in Hove Park, this beautiful four bedroom house has been extensively refurbished to the highest standard over 2635 sq ft. This architect-designed property was nominated for the RIBA Downland Prize and comprises a breathtaking reception room with stunning open-plan kitchen, utility room, garage, master bedroom with walk in wardrobes and luxury en suite bathroom, leading onto a superb south facing hardwood, decked and grassed sun terrace, three further double bedrooms and family bathroom. Large gardens incorporating a further contemporary style with koi pond and detached summer house.
Brunswick Square This beautiful two bedroom flat sits in the highly sought after location on Brunswick Square. Impressively spacious throughout, the home incorporates a huge reception room with stripped wooden flooring bathed in light by floor to ceiling windows. The room, large enough for a dining table and chairs, also features a fireplace, balcony access and original regency mirrors. The property further comprises a modern kitchen, two double bedrooms and a fully tiled family bathroom.
New Church Road, HoveSpacious ground floor garden flat with plenty of period features and charm. The flat itself occupies the whole of the ground floor of this semi-detached property and benefits from many original features. Accommodation includes a lovely bright south facing lounge, separate kitchen and two double bedrooms - one with en-suite shower room. There is a further bathroom and a great dining room/ occasional bedroom to the rear. The property has a loft space and cellar. With a delightful rear garden plus a secluded patio area with direct access from the master bedroom. Share Of Freehold.
• Mishon Mackay• 01273 670067 • £689,950
• Fine & Country • 01273 739911 • £1,100,000
Montpelier Crescent - The property is available immediately, unfurnished, £1195 PCMYoung Lee • 01273 232232
• Leaders • 01273 675577 • £1800 PCM
• Sawyer & Co • 01273 778844 • £450,000
STARLET
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A selection of some of the best properties in and around the City this month.
How many properties can boast a secret staircase once linking the servants quarters to the main residence? Well, this house certainly has just such a feature. It also benefits from a secluded location tucked away in a small private lane. There are two spacious reception rooms, a kitchen, utility room and five bedrooms along with a family bathroom. There is a garage and private driveway providing parking.
Shirley DriveThis is a stunning 4 bedroom, detached family house set high on the hill in central Hove. Redesigned to the highest standard using only the best materials available, it is aesthetically perfect with far reaching views across the South Coast. Everything in this house has been especially made to the exacting standards of the current owners creating a unique and contemporary home. The main reception room is a huge 26ft x 18ft with full length windows leading onto a glass fronted balcony decked with oiled hardwood. For added luxury this house has an outdoor heated pool, and planning permission to transform the double garage into a gym and extra bathroom.
LewesLewes Mansions is set to be the most luxurious apartment development to take place in Lewes. The prestigious building was built in the heart of Lewes from 1900 and completed in 1905 with stunning views over Lewes Castle and the South Downs. With its original brick and stone elevations this very attractive building is something of a landmark property in Lewes. Lewes Mansions has been exquisitely transformed and restored, and comprises 7 beautifully appointed one and two bedroom apartments.
Goldstone Lane, HoveThis ultra modern detached, five bedroom house located on Goldstone Lane arranged over three floors. Featuring views over Hove Park, this stunning property is well suited to evening events, whether a drink on the split level terrace or taking advantage of the games room, there is a talking point to each room. Benefiting from solar panels, heat-exchange system and a very high level of insulation has led to the property being highly energy efficient.
BrangwynThis magnificent mock Tudor detached property occupies a prominent position in the sought after district of Brangwyn. The versatile accommodation is deceptively spacious and is offered for sale with a separate en-suite guest annexe. The other spacious rooms comprise an 18’ lounge with dual aspect, a contemporary fitted kitchen, a 20’ family room, a games room, a ground floor cloakroom, three first floor bedrooms, a family bathroom and an en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom. The guest annexe comprises a lounge, a double bedroom, an en-suite shower room and a utility room. To the rear of the property there is a beautiful courtyard garden.
• Brand Vaughan • 01273 504441 • ££999,950
• Oakley • 01273 487444 • £235,000 to £399,950
Greentrees, Peacock Lane, Surrenden, Brighton - £775,000Spencer & Leigh • 01273 565566
• Fox & Sons• 01273 820280 • £950,000
• Spencer & Leigh • 01273 565566 • £575,000
STARBUY
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It’s Hip to Be SquareI think sometimes we forget quite what a
beautiful city we inhabit. OK, there are areas
that could do with substantial improvement.
But we are so lucky that when Brighton (and
its slightly posher neighbour, Hove), stopped
being sleepy villages full of fishing folk and
were invaded by the Prince Regent and his
buddies that the architecture of the time
was Regency. Beautiful creamy stuccoed
buildings with rich classical decoration
and sensuous bowed windows and iron
balconies.
We all know about The Prince, his acquisition
of what was known as The Royal Marine
Pavilion, and how he changed it over time
from a rather fine looking, plain farmhouse
to what is possibly the barmiest palace in
the country. If you’ve never been then go –
it’s a stunning treat for the eyes. The Prince
made Brighton the famous fun destination it
remains to this day.
But it’s the legacy of the seafront crescents
and squares that really do it for me. In the
east we have the splendid curves of Lewes
Crescent sweeping round in to Sussex
Square, the grandest of houses around a
private square with its own tunnel to the
beach. It’s a beautiful end to the city on a
drive out of town along the coast road.
To the west the last magnificent set piece
in Hove is my favourite, Adelaide Crescent
with its double curved terraces around
the gardens which then head straight up
to Western Road. And nearby Brunswick
Terrace (pictured above) is about as good
as a terrace can get.
Imagine the impact of these grand
constructions when they first completed.
Aren’t they so much more bold and radical
than anything proposed for the city today?
Royal Crescent is another much loved
seafront development – originally it marked
the eastern end of town. Its use of black shiny
mathematical tiles would have been a strong
design statement, so much better than the
half-hearted render blocks that seem to be
the generic modern architectural solution in
our city.
We have The Regency Society to thank for
all this. Without them the post war plans
for Brighton and Hove could have wrecked
this fine heritage. They managed to get so
many buildings listed and conservation areas
formed, the buildings are now very well
protected.
These squares, crescents and terraces have
stood the test of time. They remain highly
desirable addresses and give us some of the
finest examples of Regency architecture in
the country. So next time you are strolling
along the seafront take time to appreciate
the beauty of what we have here – surely
no other city has such architectural
magnificence right by the sea.
Paul Zara is a director of architects Conran
and Partners. Email: [email protected]
PAUL ZARA From Conran & Partners
Fine & Country 52 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FN Tel: +44 (0)1273 739911
Hill Brow, Hove
Coastal Place, Hove
Elms Lea Avenue, Brighton
Roedean Heights, Brighton
Tel: 01273 739911
Tel: 01273 739911
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£1,100,000
£599,950
£699,950
£1,295,000
Combining exquisite contemporary interiors with a stunning location in Hove Park district.
This beautiful four bedroom house has been extensively refurbished to the highest standard over 2635 sq ft. This architect-designed property was nominated for the RIBA Downland Prize and comprises a breathtaking reception room with stunning open-plan kitchen, utility room, garage, master bedroom with walk in wardrobes and luxury en suite bathroom, leading onto a superb south facing hardwood, decked and grassed sun terrace, three further double bedrooms and family bathroom. The reception room leads, via wall-to-wall bi-folding doors, onto hardwood decked area with contemporary Thai style water garden, giving an inside/outside living feeling, with steps leading to second decked area with hardwood-decking leading onto large well tendered and landscaped gardens incorporating a further contemporary style waterfall and koi pond with a detached summer house, which could be used as office. With custom-made fixtures and fittings in all rooms, the house is remotely controlled via a Lutron lighting system and offers luxurious, modern living throughout, including, integrated sound system and bespoke furniture. All the rooms have built in TV and wall speakers and are connected to a central hub enabling control over Sky TV, access to Apple TV, CCTV, Imac computer/playstation and Wii.
Stylish and spacious penthouse apartment with fantastic views and roof terrace.
Situated in this sought after location close to the seafront, various shopping facilities in Church Road with additional quality local shopping facilities can be found around the corner in Richardson Road. This superb apartment of approximately 1,400 sq ft (133.2sq m) has many features and benefits including a 22’5 sitting room with 11’10 high ceilings, balcony and large bay with panoramic views, underground car parking with space for two cars, air conditioning, 28’7 x 21’2 max master bedroom with ensuite. Coastal Place is a modern development with well-maintained and well-presented communal areas with a modern lift to the top floor.
A spacious detached house on a quiet leafy cul de sac just a few minutes walk from Preston Park station.
Some of the features in this house could be classed as retro so you might want to stop for a moment before planning a full refurbishment. However, the kitchen/breakfast room/dining room space is particularly ripe for a makeover and a re-configuration. The location is perfect for commuters with private key entry access for residents to a gate at the top of the road making it just a short hop to Preston Park station. There are frequent bus services on Preston Road which include the country bus routes as well as the 5/5a Brighton & Hove buses. The location is within a great catchment area for several popular primary and secondary schools nearby.
This is a home that is all about light and space.
The sunny kitchen/breakfast room is a perfect hub for busy family life and being south-facing comes with wonderful sea views. The open, central wooden staircase captures the light flooding in from the double height conservatory giving this home a spacious and airy feel. Four of the double rooms and the downstairs home office all have fitted furniture so they are ready to just move into. The three bathrooms, two of them en-suite, and the downstairs cloakroom have all been re-fitted too. Outside the terrace is perfect for hosting barbecues on summer evenings when you can watch the sun set just beyond the flickering lights of Brighton Pier. In the summer you can spend hours relaxing on the terrace watching the coloured sails of the boats cruising by on the sea near the Marina.
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Drove Road, Brighton
King and Chasemore are delighted to offer you a very spacious and well presented four bedroom semi detached house with off street parking at the front and west facing rear garden. Local shops, restaurants, cafes and bars can be found in nearby Richardson Road and Church Road. Wish Park is directly opposite with Hove Lagoon and the seafront within easy walking distance, Portslade station is also close by with direct links to London. Hove mainline railway station is also easily accessible. Viewing highly recommended. Middleton Avenue runs from Glastonbury Road up into Kenton Road running North South between New Church Road and the seafront in Hove. Local shopping facilities exist nearby as do bus services that afford access to many other parts of the City including the outlying villages. Many more of Hove’s amenities are within striking distance including the seafront/Hove lagoon, George Street/Blatchington Road and Hove and Portslade mainline railway stations. The house is also well positioned in terms of schools making it an ideal family home.
Guide price £625,000 - £650,000 Call: 01273 206107
Rottingdean
On the market for the first time in over 50 years is this well presented, substantial detached family home, close to Rottingdean Village Centre. The accommodation is very well laid out with large rooms and a particular feature of the house is the large kitchen/dining room opening onto a triple aspect living room overlooking the terrace and westerly garden. Also on the ground floor is a study with French doors leading to the side garden. At the front of the house an annexe has been incorporated and comprises a sitting room, bedroom and en-suite shower/wet room. On the first floor, there are five double bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room and a further en-suite shower room off bedroom two. Outside, the gardens are mature and very well stocked. At the front, there is a generous driveway with turning circle, allowing ample parking. The rear garden is laid to lawn below a large terrace and there are well stocked flower and shrub borders. To the side is a timber constructed garden room and greenhouse.
Guide Price £775,000 to £825,000 Call: 01273 301066
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Sutherland Road, Brighton
We are delighted to offer for sale this superb three bedroom semi-detached house, situated at the bottom end of
Sutherland Road, found on the borders of the highly sought after and popular areas of ‘ Kemp Town Village’ and
the ‘Queens Park’ areas of Brighton. The house has been recently redecorated and refurbished by its present owners and comprises: Entrance hall, 22’ living room/dining room,(
with open fire), 13’ contemporary design modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room, three double bedrooms, 16’ attic/
loft space,(Fully boarded with pull down loft ladder),modern bathroom suite, and a downstairs separate wc. To the rear is a
50’ West facing rear garden area.
Guide Price: £395,000 - £415,000Call: 01273 694763
Hilltop, Brighton
We are delighted to offer this luxurious five bedroom, three reception room & indoor heated swimming pool detached
house situated in this prestigious gated development close to Dyke Road & the A23. Comprising: entrance porch with double
cupboard, shower room, inner grand hall with under stairs storage cupboard and doors to: large living room opening
onto the sun room with sliding doors out to the rear garden, with laid to lawn with mature side borders. Formal dining room
looking out over the swimming pool, 27’3ft kitchen breakfast room with granite work tops and access to the rear garden,
37’8 x 19’5 room incorporating a heated swimming pool and sliding doors to the rear garden, double garage with electric
up and over door, utility room and a further boiler room.The first floor consists of large landing with centralised stair
case, large reception room/bedroom with sliding doors giving access to the roof terrace boasting magnificent downland and rooftop views towards the sea. Master bedroom with
fitted wardrobes and door leading through to en-suite, family bathroom and a further three double bedrooms.
To the front of the property you have brick blocked paved driveway and double garage.
.Guide Price £1,000,000 to £1,100,000Call: 01273 505141
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Brangwyn Way, Brangwyn - £675,000Oozing charm and character, this magnificent mock Tudor detached property occupies a prominent position in the sought after district of Brangwyn. The versatile accommodation is deceptively spacious with an 18’ lounge, contemporary fitted kitchen, three first floor bedrooms and is offered for sale with a separate en-suite guest annexe.
Ridgeside Avenue, Patcham Village - £900,000Occupying a prominent corner position is this fully modernised detached five bedroom house of immense
charm and character. The accommodation features a beautiful lounge extending into a playroom, a separate dining room leading to a stylish kitchen and a separate utility room and ground floor cloakroom.
Two stylish bathrooms, private drive, garage and office.
Mishon Mackay New Homes
is delighted to announce the
launch of the first off-plan release
of apartments at Verano in
Palmeira Avenue, one of Hove’s
most prestigious addresses.
Created by London developers
Owen Property, this eagerly-
awaited development is stylishly
contemporary and designed to
deliver city living at its finest.
From the striking Modernist Architecture
with bronze cladding, hinting at a slice of
Miami Beach life, to the understated yet
luxurious common areas, every aspect of this
beautiful development has been designed
to impress. Verano has been created with
an uncompromising agenda for impeccable
design and will appeal to professional couples
and those downsizing as well as those seeking
a luxury second home.
Verano is composed of six luxury 2-bedroom
apartments, two sublime 3-bedroom duplex
penthouse apartments and a magnificent
detached house. The spacious, triple aspect
apartments each have at least two generous
balconies facing both east and west, creating
gloriously light and airy space. Each comes
with a secure underground parking space and
a large self-contained storage room.
Working with an award winning interior
design agency, Owen Property has specified
quality materials to deliver exceptional living
spaces. Bespoke designer kitchens with high-
end fully integrated appliances complement
the opulent bathrooms with hand-crafted
joinery. Verano is a ‘boutique’ development in
the true sense of the word.
The single-storey house offers unparalleled
lateral living. It is a unique home built to
a similar luxurious specification, discreet,
secure and with highly advanced renewable
technologies. At over 2,000 sq. ft. it
features impressive open plan living, superb
entertaining space, three double bedrooms
and an enclosed courtyard garden.
The location is highly desirable being within
a few minutes’ walk of Hove’s famous
promenade, and the sophisticated shopping
and dining of central Hove. Verano is also
ideally located for easy access to the best of
Brighton’s famous nightlife, bars, restaurants
and legendary cultural activities. London is
under an hour by train, making travel to the
capital highly convenient.
Prices are on application and appointments
to view the detailed plans and specification
are available now through sole agents
Mishon Mackay New Homes.
Call 01273 829300
www.veranohove.com.
Verano – The Art of City Living“every aspect of this beautiful development has been designed to impress.”
- HOMES|NEW HOMES - │29April 2014
30│ April 2014
Claire Cook from Talk Money
In the modern world we all encounter financial products such as mortgages,
pensions, life policies and investments. Most of us are not taught at school
about such things and the only way to learn is through experience. There
are TV programmes which dip into it, and of course the internet. But these
give us fragmented information which is often confusing. Then, we have time
pressure. Many of us have busy lives with little spare time. Do we want to
spend our weekends sorting through paperwork? Probably not! No wonder
we don’t get round to sorting things out.
What can Talk Money do to help?
As an independent adviser (IFA) I would take information about any plans
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provider, that your policy remains competitive and that you are making the
most of what you have, both now and in the future. Our systems are designed
to record policies from all providers allowing you to see everything at a
glance, in order, and in one place. This helps to make sense of your finances
and gives you understanding of what you have, and where you are going.
Keeping things simple
In the world of finance it is easy to overcomplicate things. The industry is
full of jargon and many people I see don’t understand what they have. My
philosophy is to keep things simple, structure them in the right way and
move forward in the best way possible.
Don’t wait until your life changes
Many people wait until a life changing time to see an IFA, for example when
they want to move house or are about to retire. I would happily see you
at these times, but often it is wise to make a review when changes are not
occurring just to make sure you are on the right track. It can make a huge
difference over a lifetime.
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If you would like a simple, independent review of
your finances, please give me a call. I am offering
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Please call me Claire Cook on 01273 224667. I
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Where there’s a Will, there’s a way.The importance of having a valid will is often
underestimated, particularly for those who
own all or part of a business.
Many people are uncomfortable thinking
about what will happen when they die; but in
business having a will may be one of the most
important decisions you make, for you and
your employees.
If you are a sole trader, or are a partner in a
business, the assets of your business or your
share of assets owned by the partnership will
form part of your estate when you die.
So, without a will, your shares could be sold,
the business could be broken up or it could
fall apart without the correct day-to-day
running in place.
If you die without a will your property will be
distributed under the laws of intestacy – and
you will have no say as to where your assets
end up. This may include business assets if
you have not properly considered this aspect
during your lifetime.
For those who do own part of a business
you need to consider not only your family
but also your business partners, co-directors
or co-shareholders. If you own your business
individually you will need to consider what
will happen to that business, and your
employees, upon your death.
If you are in a partnership you should
consider at the outset what you intend
to happen upon the death of any one of
you; this should be included in the relevant
written agreement made between you at that
time. There may also be tax issues to consider,
as well as the more practical issue of how
your surviving partners would find the funds
required to pay your share of the business
out to your estate. You may need to take out
a mutual life insurance policy for this purpose.
With business assets there are also
inheritance tax issues to consider. Such assets
may qualify for whole or partial inheritance
tax relief and you will need to ensure that
your will is drafted so as to make the most
of those reliefs. Tax rules are complex and
change frequently; precise wording can
make a significant difference.
All too often people put off making a
will, putting it to the bottom of the
‘to do’ list. For businesses, this can be
catastrophic. My advice therefore is
to seek legal assistance with creating
a will that covers both personal
and business issues and leave
nothing to chance.
Elin Dukes Solicitor, Wills and Probate QS Howlett Clarke
01273 327272 8-9 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AZ.
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This fabulous Regency house is the epitome of the decadent elegance associated with this period and one of only a few still available in it’s entirety in this area. The property is beautifully presented throughout with rooms radiating from a sweeping staircase that pierces through the centre of the building.
The house is entered through a gated porch and opens into a grand hallway with a first impression that simply takes your breath away. Firstly there is a large study with carved wooden book cases and two fabulous open wooden fireplaces. There is also a modern wet room, a wood panelled utility area with appliances and a secret den also located on this floor. Following the stairs up through the property, on the first split level there are double glass panelled doors decorated with dragons that lead into a large well fitted kitchen with dark wooden fittings and atmospheric red tiles. This Eastern influence continues throughout the building and has echoes of the Brighton Pavilion.
The kitchen is substantial enough for a table and offers all fitted appliances including a double range master oven and fridge freezer, there is also a butler sink which looks out through domed, eastern style windows onto a roof terrace accessed through the kitchen. On the main first floor level there is a spacious living/ dining room with marble fireplaces, imposing chandeliers and full height windows which open out to a balcony and terrace. On the next split level between the first and second floors is a good size double bedroom with fitted storage and on the second floor is the master double bedroom and it’s adjoining quarters including a dressing room and a marble tiled bathroom with a separate walk in shower. On the third and final floor are a further three double bedrooms and a third bathroom with a separate, walk in shower area. This house is available for £4,500 per calendar month and boasts many interesting and quirky features which all add the to the charm and character of this wonderful family home. EPC Rating E
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Investment Properties
Business• Landlord and Tenant and
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Businesses and Shares• Employment Law
• Licensing
Wills and Trusts• Wills• Probate and
Administration of Estates• Inheritance Tax Planning
and Trusts• Lasting Powers of
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Agreements/Disputes• Civil Partnerships• Pre-nuptial Agreements• Divorce
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The ground floor offers spacious and bright living, comprising a
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A sleek ‘L’ shaped fully integrated kitchen, plus dining area, lends
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superb doubles with the master suite including a walk-in wardrobe
and full ensuite bathroom. The property also boasts parkland views,
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Area: Hove Park Road, Hove
“The garden, having been designed by ZL Garden design is truly stunning, with several granite paved patio areas, one having a covered pergola. The garden has been planted and well stocked with perennials, shrubs and floral borders.”
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April allows us to see a glimpse
of the summer ahead, with the
days staying lighter for longer
and the garden steadily
blooming in every corner.
The beautiful Hycinths (Hycinthus) and lily-of-
the-valley (canvallaria) come into bloom this
month with their lovely, intensive scent. If you
didn’t have time to plant any of these bulbs,
don’t worry as they will be offered for sale
in pots at your local garden centre. Create a
breath-taking display outside your front door,
balcony or patio by potting up lily-of-the-
valley, yellow tulips and white Hyncinths side
by side. Flowering bulbs feel most at home in
terrocotta pots and they provide an instant
garden.
For now bulbous plants provide much of
the colour in the borders as well as in pots.
However, to create a real impact and convey
an appearance of fullness in the border, you
need to plant in mass displays. If you are
careful with mixing bulbs, then it is possible to
have a continuous display for several weeks
to come. Remember the bulbs which have
flowered earlier in the spring, should be dead
headed and allowed to die down.
Spring time shrubs and trees
As the days get slightly warmer, the trees and
shrubs in our gardens come into leaf, and
occasionally flower. Many of the evergreen
shrubs flower from now onwards. Some of
the most striking evergreens are the Camellias
with their glossy leaves, some viburnums, early
Rhododendrons and Osmanthus. Flowering
trees include a large number of magnolias and
willows.
Things to do in your garden this month
April iis a good time to cut back any tender
border perennials like penstemons, diascias
and hardy fuchias. By leaving the previous
year’s growth in place until spring, the plants
are given extra protection from winter frost,
wind and wet. This simple delaying process
should ensure that winter losses are but a few.
Divide any Herbaceous perennials now if you
didn’t do so in March.
April is the best time to divide Asters and
Michaelmas daisies. This is important or the
clumps will become woody and even die out
completely in the centre, leading to loss of
flower.
This month plant out evergreens and shrubs
as the soil becomes warmer but still moist
from the recent rain. Prepare the ground with
a good quantity of garden compost, peat and
a little bone meal; before planting your tree
or shrub.
Hardy annuals can now be sown during this
month directly into the ground where they
are to flower. With a few exceptions these
hardy annuals do not need enriched soil. The
surface should be raked, level and watered,
then sow the seeds thinly and cover lightly
with soil.
Once the seeds have germinated, seedlings
should be thinned out to allow plants to
develop properly.
If you are starting a kitchen garden, now is
a good time to sow your vegetable seeds,
providing you have prepared the beds by
digging, weeding and manuring. If possible this
preparation should be done over winter.
It’s time to sit back and admire your April
garden as it unfolds.
By Tara de la Motte(Editor of Sussex Homes & Gardens) www.sussex-homes.co.uk
INTO THE GARDEN -April in bloom
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The perfect bathroom will combine style and functionality in equal measure and today’s bathroom has become a luxurious retreat, a soothing place where you can unwind, relax and pamper yourself after a hard day.
The key to a successful bathroom is
good design and a visit to your local bath
showroom, will ensure that you get the right
advice on how to plan your bathroom. They
will help you create a room that is both
practical and aesthetically pleasing, whilst
making sure that your bathing space fulfils all
your needs.
The layout of your bathroom is very
important, making sure there is adequate
floor space for ease of access and comfort.
After all, if you pack in too much your
bathroom will feel cluttered and not very
pleasurable to use. Most designers will
recommend a margin of 60-70 cm around
the key elements.
When it comes to choosing the bathroom
suite, it is essential to choose one that is in
proportion to the size of the room. If space
is no problem you can choose a sizeable
bath, a separate shower enclosure and twin
basins. However if space is limited there are
many compact suites that are on the market.
As an alternative, you can combine the bath
and shower or simply choose between a
statement bath or walk-in shower, instead
of trying to fit both into a small area. For
example a footed, free-standing bath will take
up less space by exposing extra floor area,
than a built-in-bath. Opting for wall-mounted
sink, toilet and a frameless shower enclosure
will too save space.
The look of Bathroom furniture is changing
and this year is set to bring a new wave of
curved bathroom fixtures and fittings. We will
also see colour being injected into bathroom
suites, as well as more wall mounted fittings
that will show more flooring, enhancing the
feeling of space.
By Tara de la Motte(Editor of Sussex Homes & Gardens) www.sussex-homes.co.uk
The Bathroom -A luxurious sanctuary
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Showers
Showers come in many sophisticated designs and finishes.
Contemporary showers are taking centre stage at the
moment and the most popular is the wet room. If the
space allows, doing away with a traditional cubicle or
over-bath shower has many advantages. The wet room
approach allows your space to feel unrestricted and
luxurious, turning your bathroom into a “Home Spa”. These
wet rooms can have massaging water jets mounted on the
walls, just below shoulder height which will massage both
shoulder and back for the ultimate indulgence.
Not all of us have the space for a wet room and so a
stand-alone shower enclosure is the answer. The modern
enclosures are becoming sleeker and more minimalist with
pre-coated, anti-limescale dirt repelling glass protection.
Shower screens and enclosures made from tinted glass
in a range of colours is fast becoming popular in todays
bathroom.
WC’s
WC’s are becoming more streamlined. There are wall-hung
toilets that create more floor space with soft closing seats.
These WC’s are more minimalist and contemporary in
style.
Baths
This year we will see a range of baths in a
variety of sizes, shapes and colour. There are
egg shaped baths as well as curvaceous baths
that are designed to cradle bathers for a
more comfortable soak and is higher at one
end for greater shoulder support. Many of
these baths come in various colours such as
dramatic red, black or clear whites.
Sinks
With so many shapes, styles and materials
to choose from a basin can become the
focal point of your bathroom. Today sinks
have become more stylish with an injection
of colour - colours ranging from red, black,
brown, silver and gold. Basins made from
stone like marble, limestone and travertine
is the popular choice at the moment, giving
your bathroom that luxury hotel feeling. If
you are looking for a statement piece then
consider choosing a basin made from one of
these natural materials.
Bathroom Taps
There are a number of tap finishes on the
market. While chrome is still the leading
option, more unusual finishes such as the
White Lacquer / Chrome dual finish, Matt
Black, Tuscan Brass, Verdigris and Copper are
finding their way into designs.
The latest technological advances concentrate
on water saving and so the Infrared mixer
Taps, with touch-free operation, are now
available in stylish looks for a domestic setting.
These are designed to minimise water waste,
especially by children and are also very smart
in design.
Other than the main fixtures and
fittings of your bathroom, don’t
forget the finishing touches like -
the flooring, walls, ceilings, lighting
and accessories. Addressing the
practical along with the aesthetic
will make your bathroom a practical
visual retreat.
There are great many advances in
bathroom technology, all designed
to make our lives easier and bathing
more pleasurable.
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“The perfect bathroom will combine style and functionality in equal measure and today’s bathroom has become a
luxurious retreat.”
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ABSOLUTE MOTORINGA REPORT FROM THE GENEVA MOTOR SHOW.
It is that season again when the world’s motor manufacturers get set to reveal their
wares, complete with flashing lighting, motorised turntables and, for some archaic
reason, girls draped across the bonnets. Now it strikes me that the only reason you
need a beautiful girl splayed across your new car is because that new car us ugly
and needs improving. If the car is a stunner, then l don’t need a mannequin getting in
the way. I defy you to look at this image of the stunning new Alfa Romeo 4c and not
to scream – ‘get that woman out of the bloody way’!!
I had to give very little thought to this one
– the new Bentley SUV – there’s two words
l never thought l would say in the same
sentence!! The shock l felt when l first saw
the EXP 9F concept model was soothed by
the thought that they would make so many
changes before it went into production that
it would be unrecognisable. But no – it would appear that this is the actual model that will go
on sale in 2016 and it has already received 2000 pre-orders without the buyers having seen
it. I have very little doubt that the car will be up to Bentley’s normal high standards but only if
you can get over its looks – it honestly looks like the sort of car l would doodle as a kid, whilst
dreaming of being a car designer before realising that car designers are hugely talented and l
was not.
This oddball from VW is called the XL1
and looks like something out of Joe 90. Into
production? I think not.
Lamborghini have produced a new model
entitled the Huracan and how can you not
salivate over this little gem? Totally impractical,
hugely expensive and totally bonkers but
hey, what’s not to like. The only trouble with
Lambo’s is they all start to look the same.
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By Maarten HoffmannMotoring Editor and Features Editor
of Absolute Business Magazine.
“l had a lovely time
surrounded by shiny new metal and ordering up my review cars for the
coming year.”
This has to be the Maserati Alfieri with lines
to die for. The only problem is that is it a
Maserati. Stylish as they are, they never quite
caught the technological train when it left the
station in the early nineties and although some
great designs, there is little else to tempt you
to buy one unless you just want to stare at it,
stroke it and occasionally lick it.
Most beautiful
Ugliest
Strangest
Want it
This was a battle as there were quite a few
dullards on show but the Suzuki Celerio has
to take the title. Pensioners will most likely
love it but please…….
Most boring
VW have produced an all-wheel drive van! The
Multivan Alltrack is long overdue when you
consider that so many vans spend their time on
muddy building sites laden with a ton or two of
payload, so why not make them 4 wheel drive.
Good idea.
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Jaguar are capitalising on their
remarkable success since the India Tata
company got hold of it and are planning
a mid-size mass appeal car called the XE.
I have reviewed just about every one of
their cars over the past two years, with
the new ZF Sportbrake coming next
week, and if these models are anything
to go by, the XE will be a huge success
and will sell by the bucket load. I have
rediscovered my love of Jaguar and if
they price it right, the XE will start to
trouble Stuttgart. A case of ‘you’ve tried
the cowboys, now try the Indians’.
Mercedes top of the range S Class has
a new brother. The S Class Coupe has
arrived and not only does it look great
but knowing the S Class as l do, it will
most likely be an absolute corker and at
last, not designed to be chauffeur driven.
It is on my review list and l will let you
know if l am right.
The only truly British car left on the planet
is built in Surrey with an engine made in
Sussex at the end of Shoreham airport.
The new McLaren 650S is beautiful and will
do 0-124mph in 8.4 seconds. They haven’t
announced the price yet but you can expect a
figure well north of £1 million but you could
also be assured that if you were lucky enough
to get your hands on one, you could sell it for
double within a day. I want it.
This title has to go to Audi for their new TT.
Although always derided as a hairdresser’s
car, l do feel this is a tad harsh as it has always
been a very competent machine. It looks
good, drives like it’s on rails and if you pick
up the 3.2 litre engine, goes like stink and
although it wins the title of least changed, I
think it looks fantastic.
Kia keep producing good solid road cars and
their concept cars are great but as long as
they have hard plastic interiors and bland
handling, they will remain stunning concepts.
Best concept
Outstanding idea
Biggest potential
Most intriguing
I want it too
Least changed
So, there you have it – the Geneva Motor Show at a glance. I must say, l had a
lovely time surrounded by shiny new metal and ordering up my review cars for
the coming year. I was wined and dined at the superb Quai Turrettina on the River
Driote, stayed at the 5-star Hotel Kempinski and was offered a vast and mouth-
watering array of cars to rip around the Swiss countryside. It is indeed tough being
a Motoring Editor dear readers, and l can sense you groan with agreement that
this is a pretty tough gig. Therefore, l fully expect letters of condolences and if you
feel the need to start a benefit fund for me, l will reluctantly agree. Smug, moi?
guestlist
What? The Platinum Club -
Brighton’s leading networking forum
Where?The Grand Hotel
Why?Premier networking for business leaders
Who?
1. Stephanie St James (RSVPR), Fiona Marley (File Express), Simon Gregg (IT First) and
Becky Sharp (Harvey John Recruitment)
2. Keith Jackman (Mercedes-Benz),David Cuff (Latest Television),
Gemma King (Be Creative) and Faye Honey Green (Mercedes-Benz)
3.Jamie Boyle (Pier Recruitment) and Meika Mills (Pier Recruitment)
4. Rob Fawcett (Bennett Griffin) and
Sophia Lee Spencer (Callisto Associates)
5. Sarah Hopwood (Hopwood Business Consultants) and Alan Prior
(Pinnacle Publishing)
6.Miles Ward (Rampage Television) and Richard Kendall Tobias
(Blue Diamond Security)
7.Lee Hills (MayoWynneBaxter), Sarah Coxhill (MacMillan Cancer Support)
and Maarten Hoffmann (Absolute Business Magazine)
8. Michael Lowdell (Mercedes-Benz) and Daisy Fitzsimmons (Pier Recruitment)
9. Peter Stewart (Baker Tilly), Freya de Jonge (St James’s Place Wealth Management)
and Michael Wilkins (Allied Irish Bank)
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Eight leading Brighton Businesses, three major
titles, four trade organisations and one of the
most iconic and fun venues in the city have
come together to create a competition which
acknowledges the diversity and uniqueness
of our City and celebrates those companies,
organisations and individuals who really build
the Brighton brand.
Organiser Caraline Brown from Midnight
Communications said: “Last year’s event was
a marvellous success and a truly wonderful
celebration of all that is great about Brighton
Business. We look forward to an even
better competition this year – and another
wonderful night out!”
2014 sponsors include Allied Irish Bank,
Brighton & Hove Jobs.com, MDHUB, Cardens
Accountants, Qualifa, Graves Jenkins, Classic
Consulting, Cluttons and Close Invoice
Finance.
Our Media partners will be Absolute
Magazine, The Argus, and Juice 107.2FM.
The BAHBAs are supported by the Chamber
of Commerce, Brighton & Hove City Council,
the Brighton Business Curry Club and B&H
Tourism Alliance. Tony Mernagh, Brighton &
Hove Economic Partnership, will chair the
proceedings once more.
Chair of the BAHBAs, Tony Mernagh,
comments: “Brighton & Hove has got a lot to
shout about and there’s no better platform
for shouting than the BAHBAs…”
The judges will be looking for companies and
organisations that really capture the spirit of
Brighton & Hove. Innovation and leadership
are considered more important than size or
revenue. Visit www.bahba.co.uk to find out
more about the various categories.
The competition closes 23 May. The Awards
will be presented at the end of the Brighton
Pier in July.
“Absolute Brighton is very proud to support
the BAHBAs. Brighton has a culture of
entrepreneurship and creativity and the
BAHBAs is a celebration of this can-do spirit.
The team at Midnight always create an event
which means business, but being Brighton, they
are always great fun as well.”
Ian Trevett Absolute Magazine
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The Brighton and Hove Business Awards are LIVE!
The Brighton and Hove Business Awards are back for the
ninth year and are set to be the biggest celebration of
business success Brighton has ever seen.
How to enter:
All entrants are invited to submit their
entries on no more than 2 pages of A4
saved in pdf format. Entries should be
presented in two parts.
Part One - Address the specific question
for the award you have entered.
Part Two – Tell the judges about your
business. The judges will be looking for
evidence of the following:
• Business success
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Sustainability
• Uniqueness
• Future ambitions
• Overcoming adversity to succeed
1. The Award for the Greatest Contribution
to the Community
2. The Best Place to Visit in Brighton &
Hove
3. The Best Event in the City
4. The Best Environmental Industry
Company
5. The Best New Kids on the Block
6. The Best Customer Service
7. The Best Place to Work
8. The Award for Business Beyond the City
9. The Best Independent Retailer
10. The Creative Industries Award
11. The Professional Services Award
12. The MD of the Year
13. The Fastest Growing Business Award
14. Outstanding Brightonian
www.bahba.co.uk
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guestlist
What?
Sussex Business Awards Dinner
Where?
The Grand
Why?
To congratulate the winners and thank
the sponsors
Who?
1. Iain McKenna (Heart FM) and Richard Zinzan (ARCH-angels Architects)
2. Terry Nitman, Steve Hayman (Cheesmur Building Contractors) with
Lynne East (Midnight Communications)
3. Andrew Hookway (Extech) and Adrian Alexander (Mazars)
4. Caraline Brown (Midnight Communications) and Chris Challis (Brighton Dome)
5. Nick Handley (Sussex Enterprise) and Andrew Mosley (The Grand Brighton)
6. Terry Nitman, Steve Hayman (Cheesmue Building Contractors) and
Michael Beard (The Argus)
7. Damien Doyle (Jurys Inn Brighton) and Chris Challis (Brighton Dome)
8. Paul Addison (DevAssist Ltd) and
Joanne Kavanagh (Morrisons Solicitors)
9. Terry Nitman, Steve Hayman (Cheesmur Building Contractors) and
Paul Addison (DevAssist Ltd)
10. John Peel (Sussex Community Foundation) and Alan Prior (Absolute Magazine)
11. Andrew Hookway (extech), Adrian Alexander (Mazars), Clive Smith (HSBC)
and Adrian Corbin (Scientifica)
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T his guide will provide a general overview of
many of the types of business funding
now available in the marketplace, and
in subsequent issues we will look at
these in more detail. The aim is to help you to
make informed choices on the finance options
available for your business and to let you
know what information any funder is likely to
ask you to provide. There are many forms of
finance available to SMEs, available from Banks
like NatWest, as well as sources of non-bank
finance. Indeed there is perhaps more choice
and availability than for many years and with
low base rate and the Funding for Lending
Scheme, borrowing costs for some types of
finance are at historic low levels.Whatever the wider economy does, access to
funding will remain important but access to
expertise is vital. Running a small business can
be lonely and is certainly demanding, even in
the good times. These guides aim to provide
support to local businesses, allowing you to
make informed choices for your business. At
NatWest we have also committed to do the
following things to help SMEs that are thinking
about accessing funding for business growth:
• We will write to thousands more SMEs
setting out clearly how much we are willing to
lend to their business. We have already offered
£6.5 billion of lending opportunities this way
and following the positive response to these
letters we are now extending the programme.
• A dedicated website will be developed to
show clearly what information NatWest uses
to make a lending decision and set out simple,
clear steps in its lending process.• The bank will begin work to enable bankers
to make all but the most complex lending
decisions in just five days of receipt of all
necessary information – this process can
currently take weeks and months in some
instances.
• NatWest will ensure two thirds of its
lending decisions are made locally and by
sector specialists.• We will continue to invest in building the
capability of our people with at least 90% of
Relationship Managers and Credit Managers
professionally qualified.• NatWest will start a programme to make all
customers whose loan applications are declined
aware of the appeals process, and will continue
to work with the Independent Appeals Chair to
improve the support it provides to customers
going though this process.• The bank will commit to pointing businesses
to alternative sources of finance where it
cannot support a loan application. Whilst the economic outlook remains
challenging we are now seeing sustained growth
with reasonable expectations that this will
continue through and beyond 2014. Sussex is
a great place to live and to do business, with
the local economy outperforming the national
picture. Even during the recession I saw
many examples of Sussex businesses looking
after their customers and being successful.
Across the County there is a great diversity
of businesses and a culture of entrepreneurial
flair. The banking sector, including me and my
team of independently accredited Relationship
Managers at NatWest, is committed to helping
Sussex businesses continue to flourish.I hope that you find these guides helpful and
that you have a successful and prosperous 2014.
Borrowed Time
How to source vital funds for your growing business
Over the coming issues, Robert Clare, NatWestRegional Director for Sussex and Surrey &
South West London, will present a comprehensive
guide to sourcing funds for businesses of all sizes.
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Below is a short summary of funding
options available in the marketplace,
and each subsequent guide will provide greater detail on some of
these options:Overdrafts: Flexible, accessible funds
when you need them. If you want
to boost your working capital to
keep your business moving, e.g. for
a one off purchase or to cover day
to day cash flow, an overdraft may
be right for your business.Commercial Mortgages: Are you currently looking to expand and
evolve your business facilities, or
thinking about purchasing your own premises rather than renting?
In either instance, a Commercial
Mortgage could help you achieve
your business ambitions and can
be tailored to suit your own business finances.
Loans: Finance is borrowed over a
set period of time and repaid with
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interest in agreed instalments - flexible, accessible funds when you
need them. Loans can be based on variable
rates (linked to base rate for longer term loans – can be simple
to arrange and easy to understand)
and fixed rates (easier budgeting
with known future costs - fixed rate loans help you plan your
future interest payments).Invoice Finance: Grow, acquire or help
to ease your cash-flow. Even when
business is good, cash isn’t always
in abundant supply. Your cash may
be with customers while your suppliers are demanding payment.
If customers aren’t paying promptly,
your organisation may lack the cash-
flow it needs to finance important
activity – such as recruiting new staff, relocating, introducing new
products and services and investing
in marketing. Invoice Finance gives
you access to the money your business is owed. It can also help in
day-to-day cash-flow management,
and acts as a key element of the
funding mix.Asset Finance: Can help you finance a
wide range of business assets, from
cars and vans to IT and plant and much more. Asset finance frees up
your working capital, by allowing you
to spread the cost of your asset over
time. If you choose to lease, rather
than purchase, you also eliminate any
depreciation risks or disposal issues at
the end of the asset’s useful life. International Trade Finance: The opportunities for international trade
are growing and UK companies are increasingly taking advantage. RBS
research shows that two-thirds of UK
businesses feel now is a good time to
further develop their overseas trading
activity. Maintaining a healthy cash flow is important for any business, but
when importing or exporting with companies in other countries, the
processes involved can sometimes take
longer than trading within the UK.Importing/Exporting also creates
challenges. International trade – particularly with newer, emerging
markets – can present regulatory, financial and cultural barriers. The
right solutions can help you identify
the best market for your import/export and services and connect
you to the right partners, mitigate risk, maximise efficiency, identify the
opportunities and help you achieve
your strategic goals.Examples of International Trade
Finance include;• Currency loans• Import loans• Pre & Post export finance
The natwest FUNDING GUIDE
“There is perhaps more choice and availability than for many years and with
low base rate and the Funding for Lending Scheme, borrowing costs for
some types of finance are at historic low levels.”
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The E Class Merc has been with
us for quite a while and one of
the best and most practical cars
l ever owned was the huge E
Class estate, that would swallow
up half a house and all the kids
and there was still an occasional
echo from a corner unfilled. The
kids absolutely loved it too as
they could sit on the two rear
jump seats that actually faced
backwards and make silly faces
at the motorists behind – at least
l hope their gestures were just
silly faces!
So they have quite a job on their
hands to bring on a new model
but Mercedes tend to be one of
those manufacturers that just keep
their heads down and plough their
furrow, unlike the likes of Audi
and BMW who seems to fill any
available niche with a new model –
often successfully and occasionally
not. Mercedes have been making
big graceful coupes since the dawn
of time and yet in 2013, they find
that they effectively have this arena
all to themselves. The Audi A5 and
BMW 4 series don’t have the size
and presence to really challenge and
the BMW M6 is just too expensive
to compete.The E coupe is a seriously good
looking car and as you walk around
it, parts sometimes look a little too
angular and harshly hewn but the
sum of those parts is very impressive.
Inside, it is even better and at last we
are turning the corner of modernity
and harking back to those good old
days – an actual real live clock, would
you coco. And not just any clock, but
a really stylish little number buried
in the dash, while the gear stick has
gone and finally we have the space
in the centre console that we should.
I recall many old cars had the gears
on a stalk off the steering column
and Mercedes have gone back to
that, therefore freeing up the centre
for cup holders and the like. Now, it
does take a bit of getting used to l
must say, as we are brainwashed into
using our left hand to change gear,
so l was constantly reaching left to
change and knocking over the coffee
and then attempting to change gear
when l needed the wipers but l can
assure you that you will get used to it
and then you’ll love it. Who on earth
ever put the damn thing in the middle
in the first place?It is a lovely drive and the first thing
l notice is the lack of wind noise. I
always expect it in a coupe as the
windows are frameless but somehow
they have got over this and it is calm,
relaxed and luxurious. My model was
the entry level CDI and it was one of
those rare cars where the base model
does not leave you wishing you had
ticked all those expensive extras to
get it to where you love it. It is really
well equipped and there are three
main trim options with SE, AMG
Sport and AMG Sports Plus. SE gets
sat nav and the active parking system
that sent my girls into hysterical
giggling. As you line up to park, hit
the button and the magic of parking
just happens whilst you sit on your
hands - or tickle little girls! The AMG
adds bodykit, larger alloys and the
AMG Plus is everything mentioned
with the word bigger in front of it. The
attention assist is bloody annoying
but the cruise control with distance
warning is a marvel as it automatically
slows you in line with the car ahead.
It’s bad enough crashing a car but
imagine what a total twit you would
feel if you pranged this one! Engines are four and six cylinder petrol
and diesel and my 2.1 litre diesel had all
the pulling power l needed and l must
say, it is difficult to believe it is only 2.1
litre, as it has surprising get up and go.
‘For Neanderthals like me, there is also a 5.5 litre V8 that will most likely rip your face off – politely, of course!’
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“This is the slipperiest car in the world”
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The stats are eye popping – my 2.1
diesel delivers 204bhp, does 0-60mph
in 7.3 secs, coughs out only 135g/km
and still returns an average 47.9mpg.
For old barnstorming Neanderthals
like me, there is also a 5.5 litre V8 that
will most likely rip your face off – but
politely and smoothly of course. It also
spent much of its development womb
time in a wind tunnel as at 0.24 drag
factor, it is the slipperiest car in the
world!
The drive is calm and refined with a
firm ride, eerily accurate steering and
on the motorway it glides wherever
you point it and, at all times, you can
see that lovely clock. Enough l hear
you say, there must be something
wrong with it? Well, it does have one
drawback in that it is only 4 seats,
which l guess is caused by some
coupe design feature but what a
bonus it would be if it had five.
Mercedes lost their way for a while a
few years back with a proliferation of
models and styles but they have learnt
the lesson of following the pack –
don’t. If you are one of the oldest and
most prestigious car manufacturers
in the world, let the pack go where
they will and follow your own path.
Merc were always known for bullet
proof build quality, supreme comfort,
utmost safety and style, with a healthy
dollop of panache – welcome back
Mercedes, we missed you.
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James CaanExclusive interview with the 2013 Chairman of the Year
Business Round Table
The Big Debate
Gatwick GrowthWhy our airport must expand
Plus:NatWest Funding Guide
Mergers and AcquisitionsPersonal Finance Guide
Legal and Accounts FeatureCommercial Property
Business TravelEditorial Opinion
Conference & BanquetingExpert Columns
Networking GuideBusiness Motoring
Business leasingLocal & National News
PETER JAMESthe Best-sellinG author
turns food critic
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MAGAZINE
Sussex is home to three universities, with many more
close by. But to many in the
business world, particularly SMEs, the benefits of working
with a university can be little
known, or at best fuzzy. One thing that emerges in virtually
every conversation I have with our
clients and business partners is that
when they initially approached the
university, they had no idea of the extent of the opportunities on offer.
It could all start with a simple job
advertisement to employ a student,
or advice about taking on a graduate
intern. But from that dipped toe, a flood of other possibilities often
arise. One client recently described
the experience as ‘like peeling an onion - when you start at the
outside, you have no idea how many
layers there are, and every one you
peel back reveals another more interesting direction.’ So what are these opportunities?
To start with there is the long-established Knowledge Transfer
Partnership (KTP), part-funded by
government, which most universities
offer. This gives businesses access
to university experts and the knowledge they have generated
through their research. The project also funds a graduate to
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How businesses can work with universities
By Robbie Vella, Marketing Manager – economic and social
engagement, University of Brighton
lead a project that is strategically important to the business and which
contributes to economic growth. This could be researching new
processes or markets, or developing
a new product; up to two thirds of the cost of a KTP is funded by
government. One of our clients, GB Electronics,
has completed two consecutive KTP
programmes, the most recent of which resulted in a 36% increase in
turnover and improved net profit
by £100k by redesigning an existing
product. The company has now formed a joint venture, nGauge,
with the University of Brighton to develop and bring to market
specialist medical diagnostic devices. If you want to recruit but are perhaps
not sure of the job role, or the type
of person you need, you might find
an internship useful so you can get
used to having a graduate around – many internships are part-funded
too. Or if you want to ensure that
graduates with the skills you need will
be available for you to recruit, you
might want to get involved with one
or two relevant university courses
– perhaps providing projects for students to work on, or advising on
the course board. In fact, technology
innovation firm Ricardo provided a student project to the University
of Brighton in the 1990’s, this led to
‘There are many different types of funding on offer which can help businesses with the cost of working with a university.’
[email protected] www.brighton.ac.uk
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the company placing some of its test
equipment at the university and then
developing the relationship further to
create the specialist Sir Harry Ricardo
Laboratories at the university in 2006. When it comes to education,
universities don’t just teach degree
students. Many will bring tailor-made
versions of their courses to you, delivering training at your premises
to suit the needs of your business as well as your employees. These
can be short courses in specialist areas such as environmental auditing,
innovation management and change
management, or much longer-term
university accredited courses. Global
IT company FDM has been running a
tailored Masters’ degree programme
for some of its new employees for several years and is currently
developing a second programme with the University of Brighton. There are many different types of
funding on offer which can help businesses with the cost of working
with a university, whether for research, recruitment or training.
Most universities will have dedicated
business-facing staff who will help to guide you through the available
offers and assist with your application.
This could be for a small business improvement project, or a major
piece of academic research. For example the Brighton Fuse project
involved both the universities of Brighton and Sussex, Wired Sussex
‘We helped to re-design a product for GB Electronics, which resulted in a 36% increase in turnover and improved net profit by £100k.’
and many businesses working in the
arts and digital industries, and analysed
the interplay between the arts and
digital technology to explain how these factors lead to innovation and
business success. Now that all European funded
research projects require the involvement of a commercial partner
or end-user, there has never been a better time to get involved.
If you would like to find out more
about getting involved with the University of Brighton please contact
our Business helpdesk on 01273
643098 or at [email protected]
FDM currently developing a second degree programme with the University of Brighton.
GB Electronics has formed a joint venture, nGauge, with the University of Brighton.
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T his guide will provide a general overview of
many of the types of business funding
now available in the marketplace, and
in subsequent issues we will look at
these in more detail. The aim is to help you to
make informed choices on the finance options
available for your business and to let you
know what information any funder is likely to
ask you to provide. There are many forms of
finance available to SMEs, available from Banks
like NatWest, as well as sources of non-bank
finance. Indeed there is perhaps more choice
and availability than for many years and with
low base rate and the Funding for Lending
Scheme, borrowing costs for some types of
finance are at historic low levels.Whatever the wider economy does, access to
funding will remain important but access to
expertise is vital. Running a small business can
be lonely and is certainly demanding, even in
the good times. These guides aim to provide
support to local businesses, allowing you to
make informed choices for your business. At
NatWest we have also committed to do the
following things to help SMEs that are thinking
about accessing funding for business growth:
• We will write to thousands more SMEs
setting out clearly how much we are willing to
lend to their business. We have already offered
£6.5 billion of lending opportunities this way
and following the positive response to these
letters we are now extending the programme.
• A dedicated website will be developed to
show clearly what information NatWest uses
to make a lending decision and set out simple,
clear steps in its lending process.• The bank will begin work to enable bankers
to make all but the most complex lending
decisions in just five days of receipt of all
necessary information – this process can
currently take weeks and months in some
instances.
• NatWest will ensure two thirds of its
lending decisions are made locally and by
sector specialists.• We will continue to invest in building the
capability of our people with at least 90% of
Relationship Managers and Credit Managers
professionally qualified.• NatWest will start a programme to make all
customers whose loan applications are declined
aware of the appeals process, and will continue
to work with the Independent Appeals Chair to
improve the support it provides to customers
going though this process.• The bank will commit to pointing businesses
to alternative sources of finance where it
cannot support a loan application. Whilst the economic outlook remains
challenging we are now seeing sustained growth
with reasonable expectations that this will
continue through and beyond 2014. Sussex is
a great place to live and to do business, with
the local economy outperforming the national
picture. Even during the recession I saw
many examples of Sussex businesses looking
after their customers and being successful.
Across the County there is a great diversity
of businesses and a culture of entrepreneurial
flair. The banking sector, including me and my
team of independently accredited Relationship
Managers at NatWest, is committed to helping
Sussex businesses continue to flourish.I hope that you find these guides helpful and
that you have a successful and prosperous 2014.
Borrowed Time
How to source vital funds for your growing business
Over the coming issues, Robert Clare, NatWestRegional Director for Sussex and Surrey &
South West London, will present a comprehensive
guide to sourcing funds for businesses of all sizes.
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Below is a short summary of funding
options available in the marketplace,
and each subsequent guide will provide greater detail on some of
these options:Overdrafts: Flexible, accessible funds
when you need them. If you want
to boost your working capital to
keep your business moving, e.g. for
a one off purchase or to cover day
to day cash flow, an overdraft may
be right for your business.Commercial Mortgages: Are you currently looking to expand and
evolve your business facilities, or
thinking about purchasing your own premises rather than renting?
In either instance, a Commercial
Mortgage could help you achieve
your business ambitions and can
be tailored to suit your own business finances.
Loans: Finance is borrowed over a
set period of time and repaid with
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interest in agreed instalments - flexible, accessible funds when you
need them. Loans can be based on variable
rates (linked to base rate for longer term loans – can be simple
to arrange and easy to understand)
and fixed rates (easier budgeting
with known future costs - fixed rate loans help you plan your
future interest payments).Invoice Finance: Grow, acquire or help
to ease your cash-flow. Even when
business is good, cash isn’t always
in abundant supply. Your cash may
be with customers while your suppliers are demanding payment.
If customers aren’t paying promptly,
your organisation may lack the cash-
flow it needs to finance important
activity – such as recruiting new staff, relocating, introducing new
products and services and investing
in marketing. Invoice Finance gives
you access to the money your business is owed. It can also help in
day-to-day cash-flow management,
and acts as a key element of the
funding mix.Asset Finance: Can help you finance a
wide range of business assets, from
cars and vans to IT and plant and much more. Asset finance frees up
your working capital, by allowing you
to spread the cost of your asset over
time. If you choose to lease, rather
than purchase, you also eliminate any
depreciation risks or disposal issues at
the end of the asset’s useful life. International Trade Finance: The opportunities for international trade
are growing and UK companies are increasingly taking advantage. RBS
research shows that two-thirds of UK
businesses feel now is a good time to
further develop their overseas trading
activity. Maintaining a healthy cash flow is important for any business, but
when importing or exporting with companies in other countries, the
processes involved can sometimes take
longer than trading within the UK.Importing/Exporting also creates
challenges. International trade – particularly with newer, emerging
markets – can present regulatory, financial and cultural barriers. The
right solutions can help you identify
the best market for your import/export and services and connect
you to the right partners, mitigate risk, maximise efficiency, identify the
opportunities and help you achieve
your strategic goals.Examples of International Trade
Finance include;• Currency loans• Import loans• Pre & Post export finance
The natwest FUNDING GUIDE
“There is perhaps more choice and availability than for many years and with
low base rate and the Funding for Lending Scheme, borrowing costs for
some types of finance are at historic low levels.”
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The E Class Merc has been with
us for quite a while and one of
the best and most practical cars
l ever owned was the huge E
Class estate, that would swallow
up half a house and all the kids
and there was still an occasional
echo from a corner unfilled. The
kids absolutely loved it too as
they could sit on the two rear
jump seats that actually faced
backwards and make silly faces
at the motorists behind – at least
l hope their gestures were just
silly faces!
So they have quite a job on their
hands to bring on a new model
but Mercedes tend to be one of
those manufacturers that just keep
their heads down and plough their
furrow, unlike the likes of Audi
and BMW who seems to fill any
available niche with a new model –
often successfully and occasionally
not. Mercedes have been making
big graceful coupes since the dawn
of time and yet in 2013, they find
that they effectively have this arena
all to themselves. The Audi A5 and
BMW 4 series don’t have the size
and presence to really challenge and
the BMW M6 is just too expensive
to compete.The E coupe is a seriously good
looking car and as you walk around
it, parts sometimes look a little too
angular and harshly hewn but the
sum of those parts is very impressive.
Inside, it is even better and at last we
are turning the corner of modernity
and harking back to those good old
days – an actual real live clock, would
you coco. And not just any clock, but
a really stylish little number buried
in the dash, while the gear stick has
gone and finally we have the space
in the centre console that we should.
I recall many old cars had the gears
on a stalk off the steering column
and Mercedes have gone back to
that, therefore freeing up the centre
for cup holders and the like. Now, it
does take a bit of getting used to l
must say, as we are brainwashed into
using our left hand to change gear,
so l was constantly reaching left to
change and knocking over the coffee
and then attempting to change gear
when l needed the wipers but l can
assure you that you will get used to it
and then you’ll love it. Who on earth
ever put the damn thing in the middle
in the first place?It is a lovely drive and the first thing
l notice is the lack of wind noise. I
always expect it in a coupe as the
windows are frameless but somehow
they have got over this and it is calm,
relaxed and luxurious. My model was
the entry level CDI and it was one of
those rare cars where the base model
does not leave you wishing you had
ticked all those expensive extras to
get it to where you love it. It is really
well equipped and there are three
main trim options with SE, AMG
Sport and AMG Sports Plus. SE gets
sat nav and the active parking system
that sent my girls into hysterical
giggling. As you line up to park, hit
the button and the magic of parking
just happens whilst you sit on your
hands - or tickle little girls! The AMG
adds bodykit, larger alloys and the
AMG Plus is everything mentioned
with the word bigger in front of it. The
attention assist is bloody annoying
but the cruise control with distance
warning is a marvel as it automatically
slows you in line with the car ahead.
It’s bad enough crashing a car but
imagine what a total twit you would
feel if you pranged this one! Engines are four and six cylinder petrol
and diesel and my 2.1 litre diesel had all
the pulling power l needed and l must
say, it is difficult to believe it is only 2.1
litre, as it has surprising get up and go.
‘For Neanderthals like me, there is also a 5.5 litre V8 that will most likely rip your face off – politely, of course!’
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“This is the slipperiest car in the world”
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The stats are eye popping – my 2.1
diesel delivers 204bhp, does 0-60mph
in 7.3 secs, coughs out only 135g/km
and still returns an average 47.9mpg.
For old barnstorming Neanderthals
like me, there is also a 5.5 litre V8 that
will most likely rip your face off – but
politely and smoothly of course. It also
spent much of its development womb
time in a wind tunnel as at 0.24 drag
factor, it is the slipperiest car in the
world!
The drive is calm and refined with a
firm ride, eerily accurate steering and
on the motorway it glides wherever
you point it and, at all times, you can
see that lovely clock. Enough l hear
you say, there must be something
wrong with it? Well, it does have one
drawback in that it is only 4 seats,
which l guess is caused by some
coupe design feature but what a
bonus it would be if it had five.
Mercedes lost their way for a while a
few years back with a proliferation of
models and styles but they have learnt
the lesson of following the pack –
don’t. If you are one of the oldest and
most prestigious car manufacturers
in the world, let the pack go where
they will and follow your own path.
Merc were always known for bullet
proof build quality, supreme comfort,
utmost safety and style, with a healthy
dollop of panache – welcome back
Mercedes, we missed you.
TECHNICAL STUFFEngine: 2.1 litre SE CDIPerformance: 0-62mph in 7.3 secsTop Speed: 146 mphEconomy: 47.9 mpgPrice: £35,095.00 OTRBest Lease Deal: £ 339.00 plus VAT
Mercedes Benz contact Brighton 0844 704 1538
Gatwick 0844 704 2561Eastbourne 0844 659 3080
Tonbridge 0844 539 2066
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The independent business magazine for Sussex
James CaanExclusive interview with the 2013 Chairman of the Year
Business Round Table
The Big Debate
Gatwick GrowthWhy our airport must expand
Plus:NatWest Funding Guide
Mergers and AcquisitionsPersonal Finance Guide
Legal and Accounts FeatureCommercial Property
Business TravelEditorial Opinion
Conference & BanquetingExpert Columns
Networking GuideBusiness Motoring
Business leasingLocal & National News
PETER JAMESthe Best-sellinG author
turns food critic
Out Now
MAGAZINE
Sussex is home to three universities, with many more
close by. But to many in the
business world, particularly SMEs, the benefits of working
with a university can be little
known, or at best fuzzy. One thing that emerges in virtually
every conversation I have with our
clients and business partners is that
when they initially approached the
university, they had no idea of the extent of the opportunities on offer.
It could all start with a simple job
advertisement to employ a student,
or advice about taking on a graduate
intern. But from that dipped toe, a flood of other possibilities often
arise. One client recently described
the experience as ‘like peeling an onion - when you start at the
outside, you have no idea how many
layers there are, and every one you
peel back reveals another more interesting direction.’ So what are these opportunities?
To start with there is the long-established Knowledge Transfer
Partnership (KTP), part-funded by
government, which most universities
offer. This gives businesses access
to university experts and the knowledge they have generated
through their research. The project also funds a graduate to
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44│ February/march 2014
How businesses can work with universities
By Robbie Vella, Marketing Manager – economic and social
engagement, University of Brighton
lead a project that is strategically important to the business and which
contributes to economic growth. This could be researching new
processes or markets, or developing
a new product; up to two thirds of the cost of a KTP is funded by
government. One of our clients, GB Electronics,
has completed two consecutive KTP
programmes, the most recent of which resulted in a 36% increase in
turnover and improved net profit
by £100k by redesigning an existing
product. The company has now formed a joint venture, nGauge,
with the University of Brighton to develop and bring to market
specialist medical diagnostic devices. If you want to recruit but are perhaps
not sure of the job role, or the type
of person you need, you might find
an internship useful so you can get
used to having a graduate around – many internships are part-funded
too. Or if you want to ensure that
graduates with the skills you need will
be available for you to recruit, you
might want to get involved with one
or two relevant university courses
– perhaps providing projects for students to work on, or advising on
the course board. In fact, technology
innovation firm Ricardo provided a student project to the University
of Brighton in the 1990’s, this led to
‘There are many different types of funding on offer which can help businesses with the cost of working with a university.’
[email protected] www.brighton.ac.uk
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the company placing some of its test
equipment at the university and then
developing the relationship further to
create the specialist Sir Harry Ricardo
Laboratories at the university in 2006. When it comes to education,
universities don’t just teach degree
students. Many will bring tailor-made
versions of their courses to you, delivering training at your premises
to suit the needs of your business as well as your employees. These
can be short courses in specialist areas such as environmental auditing,
innovation management and change
management, or much longer-term
university accredited courses. Global
IT company FDM has been running a
tailored Masters’ degree programme
for some of its new employees for several years and is currently
developing a second programme with the University of Brighton. There are many different types of
funding on offer which can help businesses with the cost of working
with a university, whether for research, recruitment or training.
Most universities will have dedicated
business-facing staff who will help to guide you through the available
offers and assist with your application.
This could be for a small business improvement project, or a major
piece of academic research. For example the Brighton Fuse project
involved both the universities of Brighton and Sussex, Wired Sussex
‘We helped to re-design a product for GB Electronics, which resulted in a 36% increase in turnover and improved net profit by £100k.’
and many businesses working in the
arts and digital industries, and analysed
the interplay between the arts and
digital technology to explain how these factors lead to innovation and
business success. Now that all European funded
research projects require the involvement of a commercial partner
or end-user, there has never been a better time to get involved.
If you would like to find out more
about getting involved with the University of Brighton please contact
our Business helpdesk on 01273
643098 or at [email protected]
FDM currently developing a second degree programme with the University of Brighton.
GB Electronics has formed a joint venture, nGauge, with the University of Brighton.
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MY PERFECT WEEKEND
RYAN HEAL
Brightonian and CEO of Sussex Children’s Charity -
Rockinghorse
Friday 5.30pm: You can’t beat that Friday after work feeling! 5.31pm…..the first sip of an ice cold beer after a long week at work = heaven. The Cricketers Pub in The Lanes, is a perfectly central location to get the weekend underway. Many local businesses will flock there, workforce in tow, for that regular weekly staff drink. You can always count on Fortis Law to get the first round in…lovely chaps!
Friday night:Friday night, would generally drag on from Friday’s “only going out for one” after work drink. The perfect Friday night would end up in GARS for the best Chinese in town followed a massacre of Oasis or Frank Sinatra in the karaoke room on the lower ground floor of the restaurant, the perfect venue for your staff xmas party (pay me later Porky!)
Saturday Day:Being a sports fan, my Saturday is often guided by the success, or otherwise, of Man. United’s result! So, my perfect weekend would definitely include 3 points for United. The day would begin with a lazy breakfast and the papers at home with the family, the children generally running amok and playing games with them in the garden or down at the park. After dissecting the Sat papers and studying the racing form, I’d settle down for an afternoon of Gillette Soccer Saturday on Sky Sports and Channel 4 racing. Out of all the sports I enjoy, my greatest sporting emotions are a last minute goal or my horse jumping the last fence in the lead in a big Saturday race… adrenalin a plenty!
Saturday Night:Once the day has died down, my wife and I would begin the military operation of arranging three under 10’s to be ready for bed in time for the baby sitter to arrive before we would head out for the night. We are so lucky in Brighton with the sheer scale of choice for wining and dining. For us, the perfect Sat night would start with a pre-dinner cocktail or beer in Bohemia OR one of the seafront hotels. As many of the hotel guests leave to sample the City centre night life it’s a great time of the week to have a cocktail or beer in the wonderful Waterhouse Bar in the Hilton or the elegant Victoria Bar and Terrance at The Grand. For dinner, it would have to be fillet steak at COTE. We both love it there, the quality of the food has never let us down and the service is always top notch, unlike some of the awful, miserable faces in many Brighton bars and restaurants when YOU are paying THEM for the luxury…amazing. After dinner, we’d head to the lanes for a night cap in either the Pump House, The Druids Head or The Cricketers before tackling the East St. taxi rank ready for the way home.
Sunday:Sunday is always family focussed, my perfect Sunday is probably similar to millions of others in the country: · Lie in· Full English· Spend quality time with kids· Read 10KG worth of Sunday papers and put the world to rights with my wife· Sunday lunch· Visit /invite over extended family & friends· Late afternoon film· Help, badly, with kids last minute homework!· Start to plan for the week ahead· Curry· Top Gear· Match of the day 2· Bed Morrissey sang: “Every day is like Sunday”….IF ONLY!!
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