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Zero Deposit is Here!

The Acorn Group are pleased to announce a partnership with Zero Deposit, which has launched an innovative new product that is aimed at improving the rental process for landlords and tenants.

Zero Deposit enables tenants to pay the equivalent of one weeks rent to purchase a Guarantee for their landlord which replaces the traditional six-week tenancy deposit.

It gives landlords effectively the same protection as a six-week tenancy deposit and by offering this product, our landlords will potentially now be able to open their property up to a wider audience of tenants by making it stand out from the crowd. Tenants still have to pass a rigorous referencing process, so the quality of tenants will not change.

One of the key drivers in creating ‘Zero Deposit' was to help solve affordability challenges for tenants who, on top of rent and the other costs of moving, are expected to find up to 6 weeks' rent for their security  deposit; money that’s not sitting in their bank account for the length of the tenancy. Even worse, when moving from one rental property to another, tenants may have to find their next deposit before they get their last one back. These affordability issues can lead to delays in tenants being ready to move into properties and thus extend void periods for landlords.

Tenants remain fully liable for any rent and financial loss or damage due to the landlord throughout the tenancy and the product is delivered in partnership with ‘The Dispute Service’ (TDS) who use their experience to provide expert adjudication services and ensure a fair resolution of any disputes at the end of the tenancy.

It’s an ongoing goal of our residential letting and management teams to provide all residents letting through our business with real financial options. Zero Deposit negates the need for them to lock away a significant amount of capital during their tenancy, whilst not eroding the comfort our landlords feel as a result of the payment of a security deposit.

We look forward to giving our customers the choice of how they approach funding a new tenancy and considering the best use of their finances over what is often a long term decision to rent rather than buy.

Robert Sargent CEO - The Acorn Group

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Have dinner on us!

We’re giving away three vouchers worth £50 for Luciano’s Italian Restaurant in Lee on Saturday the 24th June at Manor House Gardens Festival.

All you need to do is pop along to the event, grab one of our free (and exclusive) John Payne jute bags, or a John Payne balloon, and then post a selfie with either of them on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

Mention us in your post using one of the accounts below to submit your entry.

Twitter: johnpayne Instagram: thepropertyexperts Facebook: johnpayneestateagents

Images must be posted by the end of Monday 26th June. Follow us to see the winner announcements on Wednesday 28th June.

Good luck!

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Average London property prices by borough (over a five year period).

In boroughs covered by The Acorn Group, Lewisham saw the highest increases over the five year period (81%), closely followed by Greenwich (69%), Bexley (67%), Lambeth (67%), Southwark (61%), Bromley (59%), and Dartford (58%)

If you’d like an accurate and up-to-date market valuation of your property, contact us today.

House price data is Crown copyright and is reproduced with the permission of Land Registry under delegated authority from the Controller of HMSO.

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Christmas Opening Hours

Sales & Lettings (All offices)

We are closed from 5.30pm on the 23rd December and will re-open 9am on the 3rd January.

Property Management (11 Woolwich Road, Greenwich SE10 0RA)

23rd December - 9am - 5.30pm Christmas Eve - 10am - 3pm Christmas Day - CLOSED Boxing Day - CLOSED 27th December - CLOSED 28th December - 10am - 3pm 29th December - 10am – 3pm 30th December - 10am – 3pm New Year’s Eve - 10am – 3pm New Year’s Day - CLOSED 2nd January - CLOSED 3rd January - 9am - 6.30pm

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Here at John Payne, it’s the people who make us who we are. Our staff are talented individuals all round and not just when it comes to property!

Joy Davis is a Team Assistant within our Corporate & PRS Division – she is also an amazing singer.

We would like to share with you our very own ‘Christmas joy'.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to everyone from all at John Payne & The Acorn Group!

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The team at our head office in Bromley do the #mannequinchallenge as part of a day’s activities to raise money for #childreninneed 

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Free referencing fees for applicants this Bank Holiday weekend!

*Conditions Apply. This offer is available from Thursday 25th August to Tuesday 30th August 2016.

Contact John Payne on 020 8318 0243 for more details.

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With the school holidays only halfway through, you may have started to run out of things to do with the kids.

If so, worry not! The below links offer a whole host of activities taking place in South London over the next few weeks that will be sure to keep at bay the dreaded cries of Mum, Dad… ‘I’m bored’.

Lewisham

Greenwich

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First-time buyers at the highest level since 2007.

June saw first-time buyer lending at its highest for nearly nine years, putting us back to levels not seen since before the global economic crisis.

There were 34,330 house purchase loans given to first-time buyers in June, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ (CML) figures.

Director general of the CML, Paul Smee, said: “First-time buyers are continuing to drive house purchase lending. More loans were advanced to them in June than at any time since August 2007.

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Our window poster campaign that goes live today highlighting some numbers from across our group.

In addition to all the above lettings-related numbers, did you know The Acorn Group (which we are part of), has grown 86% in just three years. in 2015, it was listed by The London Stock Exchange as one of 1000 companies to inspire Britain.

John Payne has been established in the local area for over 40 years. Our sales negotiators have an average of 16 years industry experience, while branch managers have a average of 25.

If you’re looking to rent your property, our numbers speak for themselves, illustrating just how many people entrust their property and peace-of-mind to us.

If you want the best chance of letting and achieving the maximum price, contact our expert team today.

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Interest rates at all-time-low

Its official, Interest rates are at an all-time low and as a result there are some fantastic mortgage deals on the market. This means whether you are a first time buyer, upsizing, downsizing or looking for an investment, now is a fantastic time to buy! Contact your local branch to find out more about what these rate changes mean for the property market in your area. For up-to-date mortgage news and rates, speak to Start Financial Services on 020 8315 6960 or email start@startmortgages.co.uk

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Following our two most successful years in business, we’ve expanded with a brand new office in East Greenwich offering sales, lettings and property management. The new office complements existing offices in West Greenwich, Blackheath Village, Blackheath Standard & Lee.

To celebrate, for a limited time we are offering 50% discount on our standard residential sales fees when you instruct the East Greenwich office.* For landlords, we are also offering rent guarantee insurance on every new let.*

Whether you are considering a move now or in the future, contact your local property experts for a free valuation.

*Terms & conditions apply. East Greenwich office only.

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Colfe’s First XV rugby squad in their beautiful new kit sponsored by John Payne Estate Agents, practicing for their upcoming Canadian tour. Good luck guys!!!

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We had lots of fun at Manor House Garden Festival recently, giving out balloons and cotton shopping bags, and meeting lots of new people from the local community, as well as many familiar faces. Such a great day - can’t wait for next year! 

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Make Creativity Grow!

The Blackheath Conservatoire are redesigning the space between the Conservatoire and Art Buildings.

Imagine a secret garden tucked away in the middle of Blackheath. In it you can relax and unwind with a drink from the cafe while the kids play in a secure imaginative and magical space. Like all gardens, there will be beautiful plants, secret hiding places, wildlife and play activities. But this garden will also transform into different things during the year: a beach with a pirate boat and rock-pools in the summer or a winter wonderland with snow and a grotto. And there will be regular storytelling sessions, art-workshops and live events.

It will be a place where the whole community comes together to play, create, celebrate and connect. A village piazza, an outdoor classroom, an urban oasis. Welcome to the Conservatoire’s creativity garden. 

Not only will the Creativity Garden provide beautiful and valuable public space for the community, it will also provide visitors to The Conservatoire with a safe and accessible single entry point to both buildings via the main entrance on Lee Road. The space will also provide a much needed pram parking for at least 25 prams, as well as additional performance and teaching space.

We have donated £15,000 to build the decking and one of the link doors. The Conservatoire need your help to raise the remaining funds to build the other link door, the pram parking and all the fun landscaping stuff like plants, trellises, benches, water features, and teepees!

It doesn’t cost a lot to help and each giving level comes with a unique way of making sure your gift is acknowledged in the garden.

£20 Adopt a Sunflower

We’ll place a name tag on the sunflower of your choice for all to see while it grows during the summer. In the autumn the sunflower will be hung upside down – still with your name tag on it – to feed the birds over the winter!

£50 Moss Graffiti Tribute

Your name ‘painted’ in moss graffiti on the wall of the garden for everyone to enjoy. Over the seasons it will grow into a lovely a lush tribute to you, your loved ones and your generosity.

£100 Name a Birdhouse

Your name on one of only 20 exclusively painted bird-houses strategically placed around the garden. Spend the seasons watching birds nest, hatch and fly from the most satisfying property purchase you’ll ever make.

Donate now at http://conservatoire.org.uk/donate

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Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice’s Mini Marathon for Kids took place in Royal Greenwich Park yesterday. Sponsored by John Payne, the event was a huge success, with 1000 runners, and huge crowd of supporters.

Every runner received a medal and a John Payne sports kit bag. In addition, we gave out nearly 800 “LOVE GREENWICH” cotton shopping bags to supporters.

The Rock Choir were present, giving wonderful renditions of popular songs. 

Also present were some colourful characters...

John Payne staff were there also to show their support:

And also to enter some ringers of our own

Our bags were extremely popular!

We all had a great day out, and we’d like to say congratulations to everyone who took part. It’s important to remember the purpose of the event was to raise money for a very worthwhile cause.

If you’d like to donate to Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice, we encourage you to do so here. 

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