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3 days ago
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Opinion: Don't forget the garden when selling your house
Sellers can't afford to neglect their outside space, says Clive Hedges of Arnolds Keys. Last week saw people from all over the world flock to the Chelsea Flower Show, which has been held at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea since 1912, a longevity which is testament to Britons' love of their gardens. Congratulations to Norfolk's Peter Beales Roses, which won its 30th gold medal at the show. As summer approaches, we shouldn't underestimate the importance of gardens when it comes to selling a home. They have always been important of course, but people's appreciation of their outside space certainly increased when everyone was confined to their homes during the Covid pandemic. That's why staging your garden is every bit as vital as preparing the interior of your home for viewings. You need to help your potential buyers visualise themselves living in your home, and that includes helping them to imagine relaxing in the garden. There are, of course, some basic measures you need to take. Make sure you have cut the lawn, trimmed the edges and weeded the flowerbeds; you wouldn't conduct a viewing without vacuuming and dusting indoors, and the same level of housekeeping needs to be undertaken outside as well. Clive Hedges, manager at Arnolds Keys' Coastal Hub in Sheringham (Image: Arnolds Keys) Get out the pressure washer and clean the patio, and clear up any fallen leaves. Repair any broken fences, and touch up wood stain or paint where necessary. And make sure you have picked up any 'evidence' of your pet! Consider planting some flowers to give your garden some colour; this needn't be expensive and can pay dividends. Helping your buyers see themselves living in your outside space is about a bit more than simple tidying-up, important though that is. It doesn't take much to transform their view from a neat and tidy garden to an outside space which will fit in with their lifestyle. So make sure your patio furniture is set out, with cushions on the chairs and maybe some drinks on the table. Studies show that dining al fresco is what many people aspire to as soon as the weather turns warmer, so be ready to demonstrate what an attractive prospect that could be for them. You are trying to show what a wonderful life your prospective purchasers could have in your garden; you obviously can't guarantee the weather on the day of the viewing, but you can suggest to them what a relaxing time they will have when the sun does come out. Clive Hedges is manager at Arnolds Keys' Coastal Hub in Sheringham. For more information, please visit
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Huge industrial site in Norwich on the market
One of the largest industrial units to come to market in Norfolk for many years has become available to buy or let. Swift House on the Sweetbriar Industrial Estate in Norwich, the former premises of window manufacturer Swift Frame, is being offered through local estate agent Arnolds Keys. The site does not come with a price tag, but its current owner is open to negotiating either a freehold sale or let. Swift House on the Sweetbriar Industrial Estate in Norwich (Image: Arnolds Keys) Built in the 1990s, the two large industrial buildings are currently being refurbished, undergoing a re-roofing and re-cladding. It is also receiving an upgrade to its energy efficiency through the instillation of new LED lighting, with works set to be completed by the middle of this year. Swift House on the Sweetbriar Industrial Estate in Norwich (Image: Arnolds Keys) The 7.66-acre site is located adjacent to the Amazon distribution centre on the Sweetbriar Estate and features more than 94,000 sq ft of industrial and warehousing units. The site has a 800kVA power supply, making it suitable for manufacturing as well as warehousing and distribution. As well as a large ancillary yard, the site also includes 2.1 acres of undeveloped land which could be brought into use, subject to the relevant planning permissions. Swift House on the Sweetbriar Industrial Estate in Norwich (Image: Arnolds Keys) Nick O'Leary, head of commercial agency at Arnolds Keys, said: 'This is a very substantial industrial site on a key industrial hub in Norwich.' 'We envisage that it will appeal to a major regional or national business, which could in turn lead to substantial employment opportunities as the site is brought back into use. 'Equally it could appeal to an investor keen to take advantage of the current buoyant demand for industrial/warehousing premises in Norfolk.' Further details about Swift House can be found at or by contacting Nick O'Leary at Arnolds Keys at
BBC News
26-04-2025
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Estate agents market Gorleston Ocean Room without a guide price
Estate agents have started to market a 1930s seaside music and dance venue for sale - but have not listed a guide price to potential Yarmouth Borough Council voted in March to sell the freehold of the Art Deco Ocean Room in Gorleston, after it closed in 2024.A non-invasive structural report identified defects that could cost £800,000 to remedy, but warned that the cost could double if a full invasive survey was carried Gowing, senior partner at Arnolds Keys, said: "The building does require refurbishment and investment, but its wonderful location and rich history make this a very attractive prospect for serious players in the leisure and tourism sector." Built in 1939 as the Floral Hall, the Ocean Room is a distinctive rotunda building, and for the past 50 years has operated as a night club and function has played host to acts including Rag'n'Bone Man, Blur and Mike Tyson, and featured in the Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle Beatles-inspired film, 15,000 sq ft seafront building includes a 10,000 sq ft circular main entertainment area as well as bars and kitchens, and a large south-facing terrace accessed from the promenade and beach. 'Unique opportunity' The venue is being marketed with potential in leisure, healthcare or nursery use, which are permitted under the existing planning as well as expressing financial offers, interested parties will have to demonstrate they have sufficient funding in place to meet the cost of extensive Gowing said he had already received expressions of interest from local and national leisure added: "This unique opportunity allows for the creation of a prominent bar, restaurant, or other leisure facility, enhancing Gorleston's appeal as a tourist destination."The property is being sold by Great Yarmouth Borough Council, who fully support its refurbishment and redevelopment."The landmark building offers the opportunity to create a 'key leisure venue which will add value to Gorleston's tourist offering' once it has been refurbished and redeveloped." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
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Opinion: Some silver linings to the looming tariff cloud
Nick Williams of Arnolds Keys, offers his US tariff advice for investors. Only rollercoaster fans will have enjoyed the recent ups and (mainly) downs in the market, since President Trump overturned the established world trading order with his 'Liberation Day' tariffs. Perhaps the most important factor in building market confidence is certainty, and that is in short supply right now. The targets for Trump's tariffs, and their levels, are changing seemingly daily, and while the announcement last week of a 90-day pause with tariffs set at 10pc for all countries except China gives us a chance to draw breath, we still have no idea what will happen at the end of that period – or indeed whether the president will change his mind again in the meantime. For investors, this has been a nervous time, and it's not surprising that many are seeking a more stable home for their cash. Commercial property investment can look like a good option at times like these. The performance of commercial property is, of course, dependent on the wider economic outlook; you still need thriving businesses to create demand for offices, retail premises, industrial buildings and warehouses. But at least when you invest in commercial property you have a tangible asset, rather than a share certificate that could become worthless overnight. Nick Williams, managing partner of Arnolds Key (Image: Arnolds Keys) And while some areas of the UK are likely to be harder hit by the tariffs (for example the West Midlands, where the automotive industry is a big employer), here in East Anglia where our economy is more dependent on sectors such as financial services and technology, the impact of tariffs will be less keenly felt – although any downturn of the wider economy will affect us all. One predicted by-product of the turmoil is that we may see interest rates coming down faster and more sharply than would otherwise be the case, and this too is good news for property investors, who are often dependent on lending to finance their investments. If the economic aggression from the US drives a faster and closer rapprochement with Europe, that too would be a big win for the economy, and for our region in particular. So, this is not a cloud without silver linings, however much we might wish there was no cloud at all. Our region is resilient, and there is no reason to believe we will see turmoil in the commercial property market such as we have seen in financial markets. It is very much a case of 'keep calm and carry on'. Nick Williams is managing partner of Arnolds Keys. Visit This column is for general information only and cannot be relied on for financial advice. Consult your professional adviser.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
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Why we must act to get the public on farming's side
Tom Corfield, agricultural partner at Arnolds Keys - Irelands Agricultural, on how to find reasons to be cheerful about farming. I am, by nature, an optimist. Even in the darkest scenarios, I try to find a silver lining, a reason to look to the future with confidence. But as someone once said: 'Optimism is the madness of insisting that all is well when we are miserable.' It's an apt quote in the current farming environment. Tom Corfield, agricultural partner at Arnolds Keys - Irelands Agricultural (Image: Arnolds Keys) There has been a succession of recent hammer blows designed to knock any residual confidence out of the agricultural sector – despite the Labour manifesto claiming the government will "champion" food security and British farming. On March 11, it was announced that all of the Sustainable Farming Incentive money has been spent and that the scheme is now closed to new applications. This follows the inheritance tax announcement, the closure of capital grants, the sharp increase in planning fees and the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which will empower local authorities to compulsorily purchase farmland with no consideration of its potential future value. No wonder a recent NFU study showed that confidence in the agriculture sector is at an all-time low. But the optimist in me refuses to lie down. I see a glimmer of hope in the widespread support for farmers fighting the tractor tax. Perhaps there is an awakening awareness of the importance of farming for all of us. And if there is, maybe we can tap into that public support to force the hands of politicians to take the nation's food producers more seriously. Until now, a nation addicted to cheap imported food has paid more attention to the size of their grocery bill than to where their food has come from. But we are now entering an increasingly protectionist world where access to cheap imported food could be severely restricted, and where we can no longer rely on the support of those who we thought were allies. In such a scenario, I believe the public can be readily persuaded to get behind the nation's farmers. But they will only do so if we are able to explain, in simple terms, the challenges we face. The clear messaging about the threat to family farms from inheritance tax has demonstrated that this is possible. But we need to get much better at explaining the challenges we face and why they matter not just to farmers, but to everyone. We now have a golden opportunity to get the public on our side. If we do that, you can be sure that the politicians will follow. And then we might even have a reason to be optimistic. For more information, visit
