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FEATURES Property Profi le ........................................14Money update ...........................................18Ogier: Meet The Team ......................... 20Finishing Touches ...................................22 JECC Update ............................................22Directory .....................................................24JEAA Comment ..................................... 26

AGENT LISTINGSDandara ........................................................6Gaudin & Co ................................................ 8 Wilsons ........................................................ 10 Moore Properties .....................................12Choice Properties ....................................16

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St Lawrence £855,000Fantastic Country Views A superb detached 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom modern house built in a most pleasant rural location with far reaching views across fields and countryside. The property has been constructed with a contemporary design featuring several curved walls giving a superb panoramic outlook via the extensive windows. The lounge leads out to a sunny enclosed garden. On the first floor the master bedroom enjoys a well screened circular sundeck! This really is a ‘one-off’ country home which will appeal to the discerning home-hunter, one not to be missed!RED 710710

St Clement £895,000Modern Victorian Beauty This beautiful Victorian country house has been renovated to a high standard throughout, but still retains many original features, offering a mixture of charm and modern finishing’s. The property

is located within walking distance to the beach at Green Island in St Clements. The house has 4 double bedrooms plus a study room, four large reception areas, two modern bathrooms and a sunny manageable south-facing garden with a decked seating area. This property has many attractive features and a great family home.GAUDIN & CO 670333

St Ouen £1,695,000A home for the good lifeLes Pallieres Farm is a large five-bedroom traditional Jersey granite farm house in a beautiful rural location, a luxury home that has traditional character plus all the requirements for modern family living and entertaining. Great for ramblers and dog walkers so close to the coastal path and sandy beach at Plémont Bay where the scenery is wild, the terrain ruggedly beautiful with cliffs that soar high above perfect little bays like Plémont. SAVILLS 722227

St Peter £550,000 Great apartmentLakeside Pavilions is a colonial style landmark development situated close to the local amenities in St Brelade and within walking distance of The Mermaid Tavern. This fabulous

apartment is located on the ground floor with a private terrace to the rear of the building which enjoys good sunshine due to its south facing aspect. The apartment benefits from a 24-hour emergency call system to the on-site team, a security entrance door, lift service and access to additional house-keeping services. CHOICE 620620

St Clement

St Saviour

St Clement

St Lawrence

St Clement

St Saviour

Our ref: 13135

Our ref: 12579

Quality Seaside Apartment Our ref: 13109

Luxury South Facing Apartment Our ref: 13046

Just Move In!! Our ref: 13149

Rural Views Our ref: 13098

Residential & Commercial SalesLettings & Management

Unity Chambers, 28 Halkett Street, St Helier JE2 4WJ

Tel: 730341www.gaudin.je

£895,000

£949,000

£269,000

£535,000

£485,000

£560,000

Fully fitted kitchenSea views from living roomAdditional loft access storage

Private access to beach Communal gardenRegular bus route

Lounge/dinerStunning eat-in kitchenSouth facing balcony/sea views

Lift access & purpose builtRegular bus routeClose to amenities

Fully refurbished throughoutLarge lounge / dinerEat-in kitchen

Southwest facing gardenDetached workshopSingle garage plus parking

Immaculately presentedSpacious lounge/dinerModern kitchen

Peaceful locationRural viewsPrivate patio & lawned garden

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Modern Victorian BeautyThis beautiful Victorian country house has been renovated to a high standard throughout, but still retains many original features, offering a mixture of charm and modern finishes. The property is located within walking distance to the beach at Green Island in St Clement. The house has four double bedrooms plus a study room, four large reception areas, and two modern bathrooms, a sunny manageable South facing garden with a decked seating area, single garage plus ample parking. This property has many attractive features and is a great family home.

Packed With History & CharacterThis home has an abundance of charm and character. There is an impressive kitchen family room with high vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, spacious lounge, bedroom 4/playroom and a large bedroom with ensuite on the ground floor. The first floor has two further double bedrooms and house bathroom. Externally, there is a large South facing garden with allotment area, garage, long driveway with ample parking, two workshops (with electricity), garden chalet (with electricity), carport and utility room. Subject to the usual planning permissions there is scope to extend or convert further. There has been a lot of hard workmanship put into this property over the years and it is best appreciated by booking an internal viewing

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The Home of Good PropertyResidential & Commercial Sales Lettings & Management

01534 730341 www.gaudin.je

The sign of SUCCESS

01534 730341www.gaudin.je

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SOLD

St Saviour £795,000

Spacious family kitchen/dinerLight and airy drawing roomGood size gardens and sun terracesGreat location for schools

4 2 3

St Clement £335,000

Ground floor apartmentClose to beach and amenities Private patio areaModernised throughout

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Grouville £795,000

Immaculately present house3 Good size reception rooms Modern fully fitted kitchen Extensive paved patio areas

3 2 5

St Saviour £750,000

Detached family home3 Reception rooms plus kitchenPrivate gardens and garageClose to schools, colleges and town

4 2 3

St Helier £255,000

Open plan living space Town location close to all amenitiesTop floor with lift accessIdeal FTB or investment

2 1 1

St Helier £319,000

Spacious purpose built top floor Lift access to all floorsModern bright kitchenNo onward chain

2 2 1

St Helier £280,000

Ground floor with outside patioOpen plan kitchen/living room Close to town centreNo onward chain

1 1 1

St Helier £335,000

Terraced period renovation projectApproximate living space 1500sq.ft.Suitable for conversion to flats Parking by arrangment

4 1 0

St Helier £399,000

Recently modernised town houseOutskirts of townEnclosed rear gardenNo onward chain

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Approached by its own driveway into a large courtyard with ample parking. A fine and prestigious granite family residence providing a most outstanding high quality home retaining many original features exposed beams and granite fireplaces and with a history dating back to the 17th Century.

The spacious accommodation comprising of 5 reception rooms, a large luxury kitchen breakfast room, 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. There is also a 2 bedroom granite cottage with paved pretty courtyard and parking for some 6/7 cars. In addition there is a detached office block with a spacious 1 bedroom apartment above and a large separate detached warehouse which could be converted into garages or further accommodation subject to planning permission.

To the exterior of the property there are beautiful landscape and lawned gardens with an abundance of colourful flowers, shrubs and trees and large paved patios for Alfresco eating and sun bathing. There is also an orchard/field of some 5 vergees.

St John £3,350,000

Grouville

£865,000 QUALIFIED

2 Receptions Conservatory & StudyDouble Garage &

Driveway ParkingLarge Enclosed GardenNo Onward Chain

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St Helier

£248,000 QUALIFIED

Period Town PropertyLarge Eat-In KitchenWorking Fireplace

Corner SiteNo Onward Chain

2 1

Grouville

£515,000 QUALIFIED

Bespoke ConservatoryEnclosed Garden2 Parking Spaces

Immaculate ConditionQuiet Village LocationNo Onward Chain

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St Brelade

£725,000 QUALIFIED

Detached 1930’s Property2 Reception RoomsGarage & Driveway

Large Sunny Aspect GardenNo Onward Chain

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St Saviour

£455,000 QUALIFIED

Modern Townhouse3 Parking SpacesPatio & Balconies

Possible Home With Income

3 3

St Helier

£220,000 QUALIFIED

First Floor ApartmentExcellent First BuyWest Facing Balcony

Communal Garden & StoreHigh Specification

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St Lawrence

£615,000 QUALIFIED

Contemporary Townhouse3 Parking Spaces

Patio & Sun-Deck5 Mins Walk To BeachSuperb Location

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St Ouen

£895,000 QUALIFIED

Detached Granite Cottage3 Parking Spaces

South Facing GardenHighest QualityNo Onward Chain

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St Helier

£199,000 QUALIFIED

First Floor ApartmentSeperate KitchenOffice & Storeroom

Furnishings IncludedImmaculate Condition

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PROPERTY PROFILE

This country-style establishment – although ensconced by 1.3 acres of verdant scenery – is in fact situated in an unrivalled location just a moment’s walk from the heart of St Helier. The secluded gardens and terraces – all private to the public eye – are certain to appeal to the green-fi ngered connoisseur, whilst the fi elds (an optional investment) are ideally suited to the equestrian-minded and ensure spectacular, unspoilt views of the surrounding countryside. Access to this traditional Jersey property’s picturesque exterior is granted via a sweeping driveway, which comprises a separate triple garage (that could easily be transformed into stables if desired), a two-bedroom apartment with

its own entranceway (a possible rental opportunity) and an outbuilding currently used as a laundry room, which has the potential to be fashioned into the likes of a media room, home o� ce or state-of-the-art gym. With its whitewashed stonewalls – this once ‘old bakery’ boasts a certain sense of charm – hardly surprising considering the oldest part of this house dates back to the 17th century.

On the market for the fi rst time in almost fi fty years, Moss Nook Farm boasts an amalgam of ample entranceways and picture-perfect windows. It’s here you’ll discover a property brimming with sheer potential, a fusion of original, somewhat eccentric features and plenty of scope for the budding buyer wishing to transform a traditional Jersey property into their very own masterpiece.

Conjure up a land of lush green gardens, perfectly manicured lawns and shrubs ready to burst into a rainbow

of colours and you’re imagining Moss Nook Farm.

“On the market for the fi rst time in almost fi fty years, Moss Nook Farm boasts an amalgam of ample entranceways and picture-perfect windows.”

WORDS Tamarin Marriott-WIlkinson

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Moss Nook FarmWest Hill, St Helier

Guide Price

£2,900,000 Enquiries:

Gill Hunt on 07797 721 881 or Christine Mauger on 07797 712 722 atChoice Propertieswww.choicejersey.com Traditional Jersey Granite Residence

1.3 acres of Beautifully Landscaped Grounds

2 Bedroom Apartment

8 bedrooms, 4 Receptions

Separate Utility

4 Bathrooms

Au Pair/Teenage Room (Accessed Via the Kitchenette)

Garages for up to 4 Cars and Ample ParkingGranite Outbuildings

Enjoys a South and West Aspect

Accommodation Approx. 6802sq ft

Playing on a desire for panoramic outlooks, this particular property enjoys verdant views from almost every angle and once inside, you’re met by an abundance of entertainment spaces. There’s even a summer lounge and winter drawing room complete with two granite fireplaces – both areas are perfectly suited to family Christmases and seasonal gatherings. The spacious accommodation (all 6802sq ft of it) plays host to high ceilings and light, bright, sun-drenched rooms – more in tune with a large manor house than that of a traditional Jersey home. In its current state, Moss Nook Farm boasts an impressive eight bedrooms and four bathrooms, all of which appear over two floors. These could easily be knocked through to create a series of even larger living areas, such as an expansive master suite, a study, a studio or walk-in wardrobe. The property’s collection of quirky, sizable rooms – all complemented by ample garden views and an enviable location – can be anything you want them to be. The kitchen – the hub of the home – swanks charming granite stonewalls, beamed ceilings and a dining room complete with vast feature fireplace. Potential owners may wish to knock the two rooms through to create one large dining experience.

Moss Nook Farm, with its expansive and welcoming entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, snug and a separate utility room ticks all the boxes for a remarkable family home. There’s also an additional bedroom complete with ensuite, which would make ideal lodgings for an au pair, older child or elderly relative. Then there’s the small granite outbuilding to consider – once used as a club house by the previous owners, this versatile space could easily be transformed into anything the heart desires, including the likes of multi-generational living quarters. Situated on elevated grounds in a semi-rural area of St Helier with easy access to a handful of the island’s most predominant schools, this lovingly and well maintained property will not only make a great family home, but also, the perfect investment for buyer’s looking for a project – and a place they can put their own stamp on.

TALK TO US

01534 620620www.choicejersey.com

. Detached Residence

. Beautifully Appointed. 5 Bedrooms (3 En Suite). Gated Entrance

. Magnifi cent Bespoke Kitchen

. Amenities On Hand

St Brelade £2,495 ,0005 4

· Granite Detached Family Home· Kitchen Family Room Over 32’ Long

· Super 38’Long Sitting/Dining Room· Parking For 5+ Cars

· Wonderful Rural Location · Mature Garden

Trinity £1,150,0004 2

· Immaculate Family Home· Highest Quality Finish

· Direct Access To Railway Walk· 2 Receptions

· Garden, Garage And Parking

St Brelade £1,097,0004 4

UNDER OFFER

It is hard to avoid the coverage in the UK press at the moment about the changes to UK pensions legislation. With Jersey having a separate tax system with our own set of pension laws, we will not be directly impacted by any of these changes.

YOUR PENSION - UNCHAINED

BASE RATE COUNTDOWNInterest rates are now not expected to rise until the start of 2016 at the very earliest, but more likely in the summer of that year. In fact some areas of the market are pricing in a rise in base rate in the latter part of 2016, after the Bank of England’s Chief Economist had suggested that the next move in the o� cial interest rate was at least as likely to be down as up.

WE REALLY LIKE THESE MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES!

60% discount 0.99%60% tracker 1.34%65% 5 year fi xed 2.29%85% 3 year fi xed 2.69%85% 5 year fi xed 3.49%90% 5 year fi xed 3.99%100% 5 year fi xed 5.49%

BASE RATE OR TRACKER RATE?

During the past month mortgage interest rates have fallen even further – consider a tracker or a discount, but do remember that when this rate is reviewed at the end of its term, the fi xed rates that will then be available are likely to be higher than they are at present.

JERSEY MARKETThe surge of activity that we saw at the beginning of this year seems to be continuing, although there are fortunately no signs of any overheating, as there is su� cient new stock to replace properties that have recently been sold.

The most noticeable increase in sales seems to be in the sector of the Jersey market from £600,000 to £850,000, as well as in the upper bracket of £1.25m plus. This suggests that many buyers have now regained their confi dence, after years of having put their lives on hold, which is great news indeed!

Asking prices are still negotiable in some cases, although it would seem that the steady fall in property values that began in 2009 has virtually bottomed out.

Tel: 789830www.mortgageshop.je

However, we are fortunate to already have a very fl exible pensions regime that was further improved earlier this year. Very few people know that we have been able to access our pensions, in full, for many years in Jersey, but that wisely the Jersey Tax authorities insist that you meet certain criteria before doing so.

With so many options to now choose from at retirement it is more important than ever to seek specialist pensions advice from a qualifi ed adviser. Your decision is likely to determine the quality of life you can expect to enjoy.

Please call Hayley at Henley Financial on 789830 or email hayley@henleyfi nancial.je if you would like to fi nd out more.

THOUGHT OF REMORTGAGING?It is a fact that millions of borrowers in the British Isles are spending a fortune on interest rates that their mortgages have moved to after a period of being on a fi xed rate.

If you are one of those people, do pop along to The Mortgage Shop to fi nd out how you can signifi cantly reduce your monthly outgoings by moving to a more competitive lender and take advantage of some of the unbelievably

low interest rates that are currently on o� er – our 5 Minute Review that we o� er each lunchtime requires no pre-booked appointment, so things couldn’t be easier.

For an informal chat please call us on 01534 504056 or visit us online at www.ogierproperty.com

Whether you are buying or selling property in Jersey, our property law team can help you with every step of your move. We pride ourselves on delivering a professional, proactive, quality service, and to underpin these promises we have strengthened our team even further with the addition of four new team members, Robin, Lindsey, Fiona and Carole.

Anna CarterFavourite place in Jersey? Anywhere involving fresh air and sunshine, either in, on or near the waterI’ve driven a Chieftain tank and would like to do it again….. does anyone have one?

Chris RenoufFavourite place in Jersey? Walking the dog on the Dunes and St Ouen’s beachI recently spent 3 weeks in Northern India and Nepal. Fascinating countries full of life and colour

Robin GilmourFavourite place in Jersey? L’Etacq, St OuenI am a keen jogger, albeit at walking pace these days

Sue de GuelleFavourite place in Jersey? Durrell Wildlife Conservation TrustNot many people may know that Lady Jersey is my niece

Barry Le FeuvreFavourite place in Jersey? Any bench on the north coast between Bouley Bay and Bonne Nuit with views over the other Islands and FranceIn 1990 I went with my wife to a restaurant in Greenwich Village, New York, and ended up at Pele’s 50th birthday party

Tim BecheletFavourite place in Jersey? Walking on the dolmen site above St Ouen’s Bay. Breathtaking views and air, Jersey at its finest.I play Pétanque and have represented the Island on several occasions.

Lindsey PowerFavourite place in Jersey? Soaking up the rays at St Ouen’s Bay when the tide is coming inI have flown a small plane, and I white water rafted down rapids in the Caribbean

Fiona LilleymanFavourite place in Jersey? St Aubin - great restaurants and a great atmosphereI trekked part of the Great Wall of China for charity

Katharine MarshallFavourite place in Jersey? Watching the boats go by from Noirmont headlandI love to visit Australia and I’m just back from 2 weeks in Sydney

Carole GeeFavourite place in Jersey? Walking around Queen’s Valley first thing in the morning before anyone else gets there!I had the privilege of working in a refugee camp whilst living in Asia

Deena JacksonFavourite place in Jersey? Durrell Wildlife Conservation TrustI worked for Richard Branson in London in the 80s

Nina JensenFavourite place in Jersey? I like taking a walk along the promenade and then stopping for a drink or a meal in St Aubin.If my Danish relatives hadn’t cancelled their trip on the Titanic at the very last minute I wouldn’t be here today!

Mark CarboulecFavourite place in Jersey? St. Ouen’s bayI have climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and enjoy surfing in my spare time

Julie MeliaFavourite place in Jersey? It’s a tie between the rockpools at La Rocque where I spent many hours winkling as a child, and St Brelade’s Bay, which has everything covered - great places to eat and one of the best beaches anywhereI think I’m quite handy at cooking, organising (work, family, friends - anything!) and sudoku

Jonathan HughesFavourite place in Jersey? The countryside and green lanes around the country parishes. Especially on weekends when out walking with my young children.Whilst living in Australia I worked weekends as a volunteer lifeguard on Sydney beaches - I saved a few drowning tourists in my time!

Penny Vibert (not pictured)Favourite place in Jersey? I’m very lucky to wake up every morning with a view of the sea - something I never tire ofI love travelling - my favourite place is Thailand

Here are some interesting facts about us (pictured left to right):

St Clement £2,650pcm

2 2 Q

01534 620620

Fully fi tted o� ce Dual-aspect living room “Sun trap” garden Stunning kitchen/breakfast roomMaster en-suite bedroom

St Helier £1,700pcm

2 2 Q

01534 620620

Luxury penthouseWaterfront locationMarina & sea viewsDouble height ceilingsAvailable immediately

FEATURED RENTALS


4 3 Q

01534 880544

Granite propertyWalking distance to townFunctional fi replaceSouth facing gardenAvailable May


3 4 Q

01534 880544

Multi-purpose reception areaLarge open plan living areaGranite barn conversionQuality fi nishAvailable now

St Ouen

St Brelade

£2,500pcm

£2,800pcm

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01534 670334

01534 670334

Four double bedrooms (one with mezzanine)Kitchen/breakfast room, lounge & dining roomStudy, integral access to garage & parkingDecked terrace with rural & distant sea viewsQualifi ed

Sought after locationTwo studiesLawn/paved secure gardenSingle garage & parkingQualifi ed

St John £1,900pcm

3 2 Q

01534 670334

Two double bedrooms & one singleLounge & dining roomLovely rural locationGood size garden & parkingQualifi ed

St HelierGrouville £2,250pcm£2,250pcm

34 23 QQ

01534 88054401534 880544

2 ReceptionsWalking distance to townSouth facing gardenAvailable start mayQualifi ed

Detached houseGarage & parkingQuiet areaStunning sea viewsAvailable now

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LONG LIVE THE BBQ KINGBUILD YOUR OWN BBQSquinting in the afternoon sun, the smell of kerosene and marinated ribs fi ll your nostrils. You step territorially onto your freshly mown lawn and peek over the fence to gape at your neighbour throwing a BBQ. How dare he?

Just last summer you were the envy of the neighbourhood with your outdoor grill, brandishing tongs with the skill of a surgeon as you fl ipped burgers like a juggling acrobat. Those days are gone, you hung up your apron a long time ago and your grill, once the apple of your eye, has stood forlornly rusting all winter. It’s time to reclaim your throne as BBQ King. It’s time to build your own BBQ.

The internet is a great source of inspiration for your outside grill. You can adapt barrels, stack stones, add stainless steel worktops or get creative with polished concrete but the majority are made with trusty old red brick. The simplest way is to purchase a ‘kit-set’, which will give you the materials, design and instructions you’ll need. We have plenty of local construction companies who have access to these and will be happy to help you with the design and function of your outdoor built-in BBQ. At the top of your specifi cations when choosing a spot to build your BBQ should be fi re safety, under eaves or under trees can pose fi re risks. Also remember that people will gravitate around the nice warmth of your built in BBQ as the evening cools, so leave some socialising space. Our top tip, decide what you really need from your BBQ before you start. You can choose to go for a simple contained fi re pit with some sliding grills above, extend the bench space, build in cupboards underneath or go for a snazzy pizza arch. The JeCC members list have experts who can help you with the garden landscaping, building work and sourcing of materials. All that’s left to do is to crack open a crisp bottle of white, throw another shrimp on the Barbie and survey your Kingdom. All hail the BBQ King.

FINISHINGTOUCHES

Delicious Lemonade Clock MyPad.je

£19 (rrp £25)

Chest of Three Drawers Doris & Madge

£45

Le Creuset Salt Millde Gruchy

£22.50

Small Robot MoneyboxPaperchase

£5.75

Judge Coloured Knives

Le Lievres

£19.99

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THE ASSOCIATIONNews from the Jersey Estate Agents’ Association

WORDS Shelagh Marett & John QuemardJoint presidents, Jersey Estate Agents’ Association

PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR A SUMMER SALE!

The Jersey Estate Agents’ Association is committed to raising the standards in estate agency in Jersey. For reliable information please see our list of members on this page or visit our website at www.jeaa.co.uk

With British Summer Time now underway and everything in the garden blooming, what better time to get your property ready for sale and make an impression in the current competitive market.

Try to remember a few simple rules which could make all the di� erence to potential purchasers when they decide to put an o� er on one property over another.

Ensure you de-clutter every room as much as you can as nobody wants to see “stu� ” on every surface. Try to fi nd a place for all personal items whether in a drawer somewhere, in a cupboard, in the loft or stored in the garage. Apart from anything else, de-cluttering will make a room look much bigger.

Likewise choosing neutral colours for the décor, if you are considering redecorating it will not only make a room look bigger, but also brighter. Colours can be introduced to a room by way of home accessories such as rugs and cushions! You may well have a love of vibrant colours, but others might not share this and may be put o� if they have to completely redecorate the property as a result of your love of deep purple!

We are always being told that fi rst impressions go a long way towards a fi nal decision together with the kitchen and bathroom, and what better way than to have

a pot of co� ee brewing, or some homemade bread baking to enhance the viewing experience. These aromas would certainly be preferred over unwashed animal bedding or shoes lurking in the hallway!

Similarly the entrance to the garden or front door should be pleasing to the eye so that anyone viewing is made to feel welcome. Nobody wants to fi ght their way through overgrown shrubs, last winters’ leaves, bicycles or dustbins.

Once you have enticed viewers into the property they can take a leisurely look around and visualise their e� ects in situ and decide on the décor or colour scheme they want to introduce to make it their own.

The JEAA continues to provide valuable services to property buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, and our member fi rms are there to assist you through the process from start to fi nish with our professional approach and our adherence to our Code of Practice.

Bridle Estates766999www.bridle.je

Choice Properties620620www.choicejersey.com

Columbia Estates734200www.columbiaestates.je

Crespel Properties625569www.crespel.co.uk

Indigo Estates639955www.indigo.je

Maillard’s Estates737293www.maillards.je

Moore Properties880544www.mooreproperties.co.uk

ND Estates629009www.ndestates.com

Quemard Properties857065www.quemardproperties.co.uk

Savills722227www.savills.je

Uniquely Flats529000www.uniquelyfl ats.je

Uniquely Houses529555www.uniquelyhouses.je

Voisin-Hunter Limited507702www.voisinhunter.com

Wilsons877977www.wilsons.je

JEAA Members

The Jersey Estate Agents’ Association is committed to raising the standards in estate agency. For reliable information, please see our members above.

For information on becoming a member of the JEAA and benefi ts please contact either Shelagh Marett on 529000 or John Quemard on 879879

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