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Winkworth reports 22% rise in transactions

M Winkworth plc (“Winkworth”), the leading franchisor of real estate agencies, has announced that 2010 was in line with expectations with overall transactions up by 22% and new office transactions up by 98%.

Shoreham – a new seaside hot spot

Shoreham is seen to be an ‘unknown’ world of wonderful seafront properties, just a 25 minutes drive from Brighton City centre. It’s the new up and coming ‘sandbanks’ of Sussex, with plots with 1960’s bungalows being bought up and knocked down to replace with some spectacular modern, open plan houses right on the beach. For more information contact Winwkorth Brighton on 01273 320 300

Pancake day kitchens

Pancake day has fallen upon us again and this has inspired Winkworth to look at its properties that have outstanding kitchens. Whether it’s a countrified kitchen complete with Aga and timber beams or modern streamlined aluminium all tastes are catered for.

Holiday homes under £500,000

Summer is fast approaching meaning an influx of buyers looking for affordable holiday homes in Europe. Winkworth’s International Department offers properties in a variety of locations, suitable for people looking to buy for under £500,000.

Winkworth West London Market Report

Winkworth has today publishes its West London quarterly review analysing trends and the outlook for the west London residential property sales and lettings markets.

Duchess of Cornwall visits Wimbledon

The Duchess of Cornwall will today visit Wimbledon Chase Primary School to launch the Wimbledon Bookfest Young Writers’ Competition and celebrate World Book Day. The school is one of the most sought after in the borough, and Winkworth Wimbledon is currently marketing two family houses close by.

Stamp duty increase unlikely to affect prime market

On 6 April, the government’s proposed 1% increase in stamp duty, from 4% to 5%, on properties selling £1million and above takes effect.

It is widely expected that this increase is unlikely to affect the prime market. But, says Alex Thompson, director at Winkworth Notting Hill, buyers currently in negotiation will be looking to complete sales before rise takes effect.

Award worthy properties

The King’s Speech scooped four Oscar’s on Sunday night meaning it pipped The Social Network to the post for the film with the most awards. This quintessentially British film was shot in the U.K with a mainly British cast and crew. Here are our nominations of award worthy Winkworth properties in these areas.