Rick Stein....coming (very) soon!

We're all incredibly excited here about the imminent opening of Rick Stein down here in Sandbanks.
The chain of simple, quality, beautifully prepared and presented classic and modern seafood dishes opens its doors at the end of this month to some very excited locals, ending a long stretch of anticipation!
The hoarding is now down from the site and as you can see below it looks fresh, modern and clean.
It is rumoured that the restaurant will cater for 200 covers so it should have a very positive effect on the area, as we were quoted in the Sunday Times as saying.
Good luck to Rick and the team!

Right Sizing

Arlington & Hall reflect on the changing mood of home buyers and why now, more than ever, finding a property that fits well is important - at all stages of life.  

"We hear so much about upsizing and downsizing in the property market. But, now especially, the correct thing to do is right-sizing. That is, to live in the space which suits you best. Today it is just not that sensible to rattle around in a huge family home when the children have left. At a time of life and in a financial climate where it is best to hang onto hard-earned capital, spending it on rooms and space that are never needed is an extravagance. Also, many empty nesters are right-placing; seeking to return to town and city centres where they can be close to a larger range of facilities and amenities. Right-sizing also provides the opportunity to move into higher specification accommodation. For many, trading down offers the opportunity to purchase a bolthole in the sun. Prices in countries such as France, Spain, and Portugal are still rock-bottom but there are signs that this is set to change, so now seems an opportune time to purchase abroad with cash.

Upsizing is another matter. Cohabitation and starting a family often require more, not less, space. But this is a great time for first-time-buyers to be on the move, as interest rates are still at their lowest ever. But there is precious little on the market in so many areas. This is putting upwards pressure on prices. So, the ability to buy with finance all set, and lots of determination to succeed quickly, are required.

There are fears of further global financial turbulence ahead. We live in an uncertain political world and here in the UK there are big questions on our future relationship with Europe and a housing shortage. For many, now is a particularly good moment for prudence; for right-sizing, right-placing and right-timing.

The market is still very much active, and filled with great opportunity, but caution is needed - caution, and good representation. It is no secret that successful people reach their stage of success because they obtain the best advice from the best people. That applies to the housing market also, those buying and selling property. A good local estate agent who really knows the market is the key to successful right-sizing."