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ginger:the exciting, new local estate agent that’s revoltionising the buying and selling experience, with a boutique style service tailored towards the needs of today’s busy lifestyle Your Bespoke Property Consultancy. ginger local partners Free prop 20% off erty heafor lthGin cheger ck for ginPro gepe r crty lie’s nts! YOUR LOCAL LEGAL customers* EXPERTS Offering a full range of Property and Family Law services. Family Law Conveyancing At QualitySolicitors Davisons, our family law experts will work closely with you to understand your situation, so they can guide you in making the decisions that are right for you. All too often, the prospect of dealing with the buying and selling of property can be a little bit daunting. We think the whole process should be made as straightforward and painless as possible. Quote ‘GINGER PROPERTY’ when booking your appointment to receive a discount on all of our legal services. For free initial advice please call 0121 289 3500. QualitySolicitors Davisons Changing the way you see lawyers. 0121 289 3500 www.qualitysolicitors.com/davisons *Terms and conditions apply, contact us for more information. Discount only available in Solihull office. Contents Your Big Decision The Birth Of ginger The Pre-Sales Process Offer Negotiation Bespoke Packages Our partners Quality Solicitors Davisons Ed Standen Landscaping Acclaimed Mortgage Consultancy fireFly Areial Innovation TM Surveying Services The Hampton Gym Balsall Buzz Your Big Decision Selling your home is a big decision. Little doubt it’s full of memories. For most people the thought of moving home is daunting and maybe that’s true for you. In the current climate people are putting off moving home. Whilst the economy has certainly been a factor, the property industry has contributed to the lack of movement in the market place too. The concerns are wide ranging; fears about chains, having to deal with solicitors, financial advisors, estate agents and potential buyers, all areas offering scope for things to go wrong, including buyers changing their minds, not having finance in place, chains breaking down, solicitors not performing in time, agents not managing the sale effectively… then there’s the expense! Well here’s the thing. I’ve seen it all. I’ve been frustrated by pretty much all these things, one way or another, through 20 years in the property industry, buying and selling homes nationwide. The Ginger Property Solution It was our desire to make the home-moving journey a less painful and more enjoyable experience for everybody involved, that inspired our ‘designer brand’ and extensive range of services at Ginger Property Ltd. We’ve reinvented the journey for buyers and sellers alike, to create a bright, fun, high-touch service, supported by like-minded partners in the property industry. The result? A clear, simple, plain-language service, with an array of services that maximise the prospects of a stress free journey . Who is Carl Hemming by Craig Burgess, Balsall Buzz, BalsallCom.com, Balsall Common Festival Chairman 2014-2015 Many people familiar with community events in Balsall Common will already know Carl as the face and voice of The Balsall Common Festival, which he has compered since it began in 2012, in addition to the Balsall Common Lions annual community bonfire and fireworks display. Carl moved to Balsall Common in 2008 and quickly involved himself in community life, which included a three-year stint as Chairman of local group Centre Stage. When circumstances allow, Carl remains involved with musical theatre societies, which he loves. His other passion is for motorsport where he happens to be an established racing driver and qualified driver coach. Having worked closely with Carl delivering the Balsall Common Festival, in addition to becoming partners in crime with the Ginger Property launch, I can say without hesitation that his work ethic, professionalism and thirst for quality, shine to the fore in everything he does. Carl’s personalised boutique service, tailored towards the needs of today’s busy lifestyle, is not only high-touch and luxurious, but highly educational too. What you’ll be getting, is an over-the-shoulder view of real experts in action. Carls Story... “I started out in the property industry almost 20 years ago, joining our family business which was founded in 1970, buying and selling residential property throughout the UK. Working closely with home-owners was a key part of the role and I quickly developed a passion for owning our customer’s needs. I desperately wanted to make every home-moving journey as smooth, timely and hassle-free as possible. Building relationships, understanding per-sonal circumstances and all the lifestyle reasons for moving home was integral to this and I soon found I loved it! It’s true to say the business of buying homes for resale with your own money really focuses the mind. That strong emotional investment made me super-keen from the outset to get the most from every investment. This meant I soon developed a workman like habit of doing my best work, quickly preparing the highest quality sales presentations, whilst calling upon an array of approaches to get the best price. Almost overnight I became a project manager, managing refurbishment works, landscaping, home-maintenance and tidy-up projects. And it didn’t take me long to learn you had to get all these areas 100% right, including managing every body involved, to maximize any investment. From putting all the right foundations in place, I then found I loved the process of finding the right estate agents, making sure photos, descriptions and agent details were accurate and showing every property in the best light. And whilst the importance of this was obvious to me, I never ceased to be amazed at how many agents in the market place were consistently getting the basics wrong. One of my other big lessons in those early days was the importance of choosing the right buyer. This was always tricky. Whilst it’s easy to go with the first offer, or highest offer, the truth is your first, or highest offer, isn’t always the best one. I soon discovered the immense worth of taking my time to understand and validate a potential buyer’s situation from the outset. Confirming deposits and mortgage approvals were in place, that reputable local solicitors were in place too, were all-important. Informed decisions were impossible without these questions being answered and cutting corners here would almost inevitably spell disaster. The fact my money was on the line, every time meant I had to develop these skills quickly. It was important for me, as a seller, to fully manage the whole process, ensuring agents were on top of their game, solicitors were performing on time, and buyers were playing their part too. I would never leave the sales process alone. In fact, managing the sales process was 60% of my job, never taking my eye off the ball. This gave me the best chance of spotting emerging issues and warning signs, giving me the flexibility to respond quickly.” The Birth of Ginger Property The Pre-Sales Process “The funny thing is, despite my wealth of property industry experience and helpful advice from friends, I swore for years that I would never become an Estate Agent. I think I was put off by the image, not the job itself. All good sales are founded upon a set of well executed presale processes, which are all too often overlooked. We love doing detail and have developed an advanced pre-sales process founded upon four key phases: Well, thankfully I got over myself and decided to put my 20 years of experience, persistence and eye for detail to good use helping others, as an Estate Agent! And it’s here that Ginger was born! • Getting to Know You • Planning & Presentation • Getting Your Property Noticed • Offer Negotiation My big idea was to create a boutique style consultancy service, deeply personal in nature, working in partnership with like-minded independent premium brands, making high-frequency contact with every party involved in the process. Sellers would enjoy a modern, proven, effective and fun plat-form from which to promote their property for sale, with every home sale individually tailored, essentially a bespoke service. Getting to Know You – That All-Important First Step The vision was a new breed of agency capable of keeping buyers and sellers happy in this fast paced, distraction laden, high tech world. All delivered with empathy, understanding, honest advice and genuine customer care. That’s howginger was formed and how I came to be here talk-ing to you about it today. Our aim is for the ginger brand to become the ‘go to’ company in the local area for estate agency, a name that’s synonymous with the words simplicity and trust, known for exceptional customer service alongside the best advice and services related to buying and selling homes in our local area. It’s with this in mind we have formed partnerships with highly reputable local independent premium brands, such as financial advisors, solicitors, landscapers, interior designers, odd-jobbers and lifestyle experts, to offer our customers the full range of exceptional services they may need during the process of buying and selling a home. Ginger Property - It’s All About You Our mission is to sell your home to the right buyer, for the right price and show you how it’s done along the way. Our entire service is all about you, right from our very first steps, with as much or as little contact as you need, right through to your journey’s end. Solid Foundations (the basis of any good sale) Ginger Property Ltd is founded on the principle that the more you prepare in the beginning, the smoother your path, the less that can go wrong and the quicker you sell to the right buyer for the best price. Our Pre-Sales process is aimed at doing exactly that. We all have different reasons for moving, sometimes exciting, sometimes traumatic, often-times somewhere in between. Knowing your deepest-held reasons for moving, not just the surface reasons, like needing a bigger home, smaller home, or extra bedroom, can make a huge difference to the process. Knowing your personality, character and personal tastes is important too. So that’s why we want to know about you from the beginning. Your reasons for moving, your aims, ambitions, timescales and challenges. We won’t disclose this information to anyone else without your permission. It’s all about understanding your situation, making our relationship stronger, matching buyers more precisely and keeping your sale as stress-free as possible. Planning & Presentation Presentation is everything. To learn more about this, look out for our guide; “Ten Key Steps to Selling Your Home for a Premium Price”. The better your home looks, the easier it will be to attract an ideal buyer willing to pay the right price. With Ginger you get a full-scale consultancy service aimed at making this happen. We ap-praise your property and deliver a detailed written guide on specific changes you may need to make including how to correctly ‘stage’ your home for sale. We’ll hold your hand every step of the way, provide you with all the knowledge, hints and tips you need to maximize the potential of your property and get the best out of your viewings. We have a team of top class local property related experts, with esteemed backgrounds in areas, such as interior design, home renovations, property styling & landscaping. We also have the right contacts to help tidy those areas that may need some attention. We ensure your home is ready for sale before we start marketing. When it is ready, we employ professional photographers to capture your home. We don’t rush this. We take our time in staging each room correctly before opening the shutter. Every picture and video captured is carefully planned and executed to excite potential buyers into finding out more about your home. ginger local partners Dreamed, Designed, Delivered All aspects of landscaping, including water features, block paving, driveways, patios and more. Free consultation, Free Quotes, No Obligation ED S t a n d e n ginger ginger Trust and craftsmanship are the integral We asked our friends at Majestic for factors when work havingbegins a landscaper work on advice before on your garden. your Here’s property. professional whatEdtheyis ahadtrueto say... so we asked him for some advice on what to look out for. ‘Imagineering your project together from concept to completion’ 7 Questions to Ask Your Landscape Developer Before Work Begins Proud partners of ginger property. One One PeaceofofMind: Mind: You Have all relevant Insurances? Peace DoDo You Have Public LiabilityLiability Insurance? Coveringmishaps. mishaps.Ask Asktofor and employers liability and professional Covering seeproof proofofofpublic insurance. indemnity. Two Two The Shared Dream: Can you Provide Project Drawings? The Shared Dream: Canayou Provide Project Drawings? Project drawings ensure shared vision for your project. At Majestic we offer 3D imagery drawings help ensure everyone has the same vision for project. We forProject the majority of projects. In some instances hand drawings willyour be provided instead. offer 3D imagery* for the majority of projects. Three Three Skills for the Job: Can you provide reference referrals? Skills for the Job: Can youthat provide referrals? Seek verifiable references provereference your contractor is up to the job. At Majestic we can references that prove contractor is up to the job. We can go one goSeek oneverifiable step further and arrange for youyour to visit other jobs. step further and arrange for you to visit other jobs. Four Four How Do I Know I’m Getting the Best Materials for the Job? Quality: Quality: Do I Know I’m Getting the Best Materials for the Job? the best supplier Our quest How for flawlessness means we only research and recommend We involve you product selection, using range, only the best comes premium-grade products, such as in Tobermory’s block paving which with a 25 suppliers, year guarantee. such as Tobermore, EH Smiths and Stonemarket. All products come with a 10-25 year warranty. Five Noise and Disruption: How will you Show Respect for our Home and Lifestyle? Five workmen clambering all over your property can be disconcerting. The Majestic Having Noise Disruption: will you show respect for ourwork Home and Lifestyle? way is toand agree our RulesHow of Engagement with you before begins. Having workmen clambering all over your property can be disconcerting. Our way is to agree our Rules of Engagement with you before work begins. Six ED S t a n d e n Majestic Driveways & Landscaping Ltd The Squirrels, Station Road Balsall Common CV7 7FN Registered Number: 09587736 Understanding: What is Your Design and Construction Process? AtSix Majestic we start with a free in-depth consultation to understand your tastes and Understanding: What is Your Design and Construction Process? needs. We with a afree in-depth consultation understand your offer tastesfurther and needs. Then start we provide detailed quote including to drawings. We then consultations then provide a detailed quote drawings and offer further consultations as asWe required before work begins and including onwards throughout the project. required before work begins and throughout the project. Seven Seven How Do I Know you won’t Leave a Job Unfinished? Know Leave a Job Unfinished? WeHow will Do notI ask youYou forWon’t your final instalment payment until 100% satisfaction is achieved. We will not ask you for the final installment payment until 100% satisfaction is achieved. For more and tipsmore on making the most Call hints Ed to for information: from your outdoor space visit our blog at: Call Ed: Call Majestic 07794 420905 07794 420 905 07794 420 905 majesticlandscaping.co.uk Empty Property? Accurate property descriptions Worried about selling your cold empty property? Don’t worry! We’ve got your back. We offer a home staging service, using a world class property styling expert, capable of turning your empty shell, from top to bottom, room to room, into a classical ‘Show Home’. Whatever the state of your home, we have the team to transform your property into one that ‘Wows!’ We go to great lengths to get the details right before going to print and always seek your approval prior to publication. Getting Your Property Noticed – Defying Industry Norms! We use the latest technology, from internet and social technology to aerial drones, alongside traditional methods and prestige partners to get your home noticed. The explosion of mobile technology has seen a huge shift in the way people consume information. We’ve responded to this trend by making video and digital media integral, alongside more tradi-tional approaches, to the way we promote your home. Professional Photography With ginger Property you enjoy the services of a professional photographer, chosen for their bespoke approach, which gets underway before they arrive at your home. We’ll take some simple snaps around your home and consult with our photographer, to plan how to capture your home in the best light. All images are edited by the studio team and presented to you for approval prior to publication. This is deisgned to showcase what’s great about your property. These images are then deployed across a wide range of media, from websites, to social media channels and property materials. 3D Floor Plans There’s no flat or boring 2D plans at ginger. Using the latest 3D floor plans we map your property to convey a sense of proportions to your potential buyers. Our provider’s software even allows your buyer to place articles of furniture into the map. We aim to make the process fun for your buyer, with software that allows them to chop and change. Video Presentation including stunning Aerial Drone Photography We use locally based Civil Aviation Authority licensed pilots to fly drones to capture high quality video images outside your property, as well as using different equipment to take moving images of the interior. We can even ask them to create a 3D walk through too. It’s increasingly common for people to expect to see moving images when making a purchase decision. Eye catching ‘For Sale’ Signage For Sale boards need to be eye catching and our ginger brand is definitely that! Our brightly coloured boards and intriguing name are guaranteed attention grabbers! Your Property featured on Internet Portals Your website will feature on everyone’s number one internet search facility for buying a home, Rightmove. Additionally, our own website at gingerhomes.co.uk is search engine and mobile friendly too. We will advertise all our properties at Rightmove, with the option for premium listings too. Ginger Website Listing We have invested heavily in creating an intuitive, easy to navigate, website, offering personal dashboards with unique logins. The focus is on usability for buyers and sellers alike, including easy access to local information and advice. Social Media, Social networking and Hyper-local Community Media 70% of buyers use Social media & hyper local media to search property through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Google+. Ginger’s digital media team will ensure constant exposure for your property through these channels. We also recognize the current trends of people moving to the area, particularly relocating with work, such as the influx of employees at JLR. With HS2 and Garden city also around the corner, this is likely to continue, so we recognise the importance of making local information about schools, transport, restaurants and community groups easy to access. That’s why we’ve struck up partnerships with key hyper-local media outlets. Structured Accompanied Viewings We arrange to arrive at your home 15 to 20 minutes before every scheduled viewing to ensure everything is ready. We’ll make sure your lights and heating are on, kettle ready, all those little details required to give your visitors a thoroughly warm welcome. We’ll then make sure we’re ready at the bottom of your drive to meet and greet, complete with umbrella if needed, ready to begin the tour from the moment your buyer pulls-up outside. We’ll show off your home’s best features, explain why you love your home and location, talk about home improvements you’ve had done and explore possible opportunities for development. Thanks to all the preparation we’ve done we’ll be best placed to present all the facts as well as answer questions as they arise. ginger local partners ginger ‘Sandy and Gavin take away the stresses and strains normally associated with buying a home.’ Sandy Ameer-Beg Acclaimed Mortgage Consultancy is a professional financial services business based in Balsall Common. Sandy and Gavin have built a strong and respected reputation amongst their clients and peers alike. We are proud to be working with ginger and Carl Hemming who has the same ethos in putting clients first, without exception. By giving us an hour of your time, we can then search 1000s of products to ensure we come up with the best solution for you! One size doesn’t fit all. Follow our advice section featured in the Balsall Common Bugle. For more information about the services we offer and to see customer testimonials visit our website. www.mortgage-consultancy.co.uk Call us on 01676 533658 or email [email protected] Sandy and Gavin’s key advice when looking to make a move in property ‘Always speak to an advisor before you look at properties. That way you know what properties you can afford to look at alongside the mortgage deposit you will require. Not forgetting whether you can afford the montly repayments.’ Gavin Ameer-Beg Acclaimed Mortgage Consultancy is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Home Reversion and Lifetime Mortgages are complex products. To understand the features and risks ask for a personalised illustration. We charge fees for our services, these will be fully disclosed before you engage our services. Offer Negotiation Choosing the right offer can be challenging. We validate all our buyers, ahead of you accepting any offer, ensuring they are financially equipped to complete within your required timescales. We also check they are using quality solicitors and offer you guidance in making an informed decision. We partner with local financial experts & solicitors, so where these areas may not be in place with a buyer, we have the right team of experts around us to make it all work. Managing the Sale through all the Key Stages – Communication is Key! We take care of all the important relationships every step of the way. We keep a close eye on every party, your buyers, solicitors, Mortgage Brokers and other Estate Agents, supported by the latest software, to maximize the chances of a smooth sale, as well as spotting issues and warning signals at the earliest opportunity. You will receive regular updates along your journey, and we are always at the end of the phone for you. Carl can even pop round, with biscuits, to discuss your questions and concerns. We are also keen to share a bottle of bubbly with you, if that’s your thing, when your sale completes. The ginger proposition- An Exclusive Home Selling Experience for People and their Properties We limit the number of properties we have on our books to guarantee a deeply personalised, high-touch service and take on great properties to sell for people seeking a genuine partnership. We’re Open for business you when you need us! Most High street agents are closed when you most need to speak to someone. Not us! Did you know, most buyers, in fact 70%, search for properties outside of normal high street hours. Our interactive website is always open. Buyers can experience all our great premium services online and even book and manage their viewings using their own private dashboard. On top of this, we have an online chat facility that links directly to us, not some virtual office assistant. Our phone lines are open 8am–10pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. So yes, that means Sundays, late evenings, Bank holidays and even Christmas Day, all sorted! We will even arrange home visits for all our customers within those hours if necessary, or even meet up at the local coffee shop! No high street premises Times are changing; the way we buy & sell property has evolved. 98% of buyers search for property online, using portals such as Rightmove, Zoopla and agent’s websites directly, avoiding visits to high street premises altogether. So we’ve done away with the traditional shop front location. The savings we make on overheads are reinvested into providing a service that cannot be rivalled by the new breed of online-only agents, or by traditional high street agents, by investing strategically in a wide range of technology and media platforms to get your home noticed by a greater audience. No Commissions! No hidden fees! We offer a number of flat fee selling packages with clear, transparant fees. A Range of Premium Service Packages We offer a range of carefully crafted premium packages to suit different budgets, all built upon the principles of excellence, integrity and value, all delivered with attention to detail, supported by services from like-minded independent premium brands, all with the same passion for excellent service. We can also introduce you to additional suppliers, all carefully selected with your personal needs in mind. Our sales packages are crafted to be personal in nature, but the reality is we are a bespoke brand willing to craft every deal towards your personal needs. Bespoke Packages As seen in New York, Monaco & London! We can also work with you on a boutique selling experience. If you want to create the ultimate luxury selling experience for potential buyers we’ve got you covered. Tailored to suit you and your home. We create a very unique experience. Working alongside our partners in interior design: we can dress your home, from one room to the whole place. We can bring in a film production team and make a featured movie of your Home. We can also arrange landscaping and many more services to compliment your property ready to put to market. We can go to town on your home, creating a showpiece. Bring your buyers to a Staged Event Party! We can help you stage the ultimate hosted open house events, with dinner parties, cocktail parties, themed events, DJ’s, live music, circus acts and much more. Creating the ultimate high-end sales event. Contact Carl for more information. Rules of Engagement - A Serious Service for Serious People! Buying and selling a property is a serious business so we see every arrangement as a personal, professional partnership between agent & customer. We invest heavily in our wide range of luxury services, but to make it work it’s vital you take our advice and act on it to! This means our service is not for everyone. We believe in honesty, integrity, attention to detail and hard work from our clients as well as ourselves. We interview potential clients to see if we are the right fit for each other. After all, this is a partnership! So are you interested or are you committed? If you’re committed, go ahead and give us a call. We can’t wait to speak to you! Call Carl today on 01676 533585 Visit gingerhomes.co.uk Ginger Property is new and exciting, founded upon 20 years of experience delivering traditional values of great customer service, honest communication and a passion for property, powerfully amplified by the latest in technology and modern media tools, all designed to sell properties efficiently in this new era of estate agency and property search. “Bringing style and fun back to the property market”. Carl Hemming ginger Property Data Protection: We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office for Data Protection, so we follow strict guidelines to ensure we don’t lose your information. We only ask for what is needed. Rest assured, we hate spam too, we believe in trust and growing that reputation is important to us, so we don’t pass your information on and anything you tell us, stays with us. ginger local partners ginger Drone footage is becoming more popular with property presentation but many lack the incredible attention to detail that fireFly bring to the table. fireFLY aerial innovation are a CAA licensed commercial drone operator based in Balsall Common. We specialise in innovative applications for unmanned aerial vehicles and deliver a wide range of promotional and technical services using drones. We have partnered with ginger to offer vendors access to high quality aerial content to showcase properties from the very best angle. • Pictures say a thousand words – An aerial image of your property conveys huge amounts of information such as setting, environment, size and boundaries in a quick and easy to understand format. • Quick and non-invasive Images or video can be captured with minimal time on site and next to no disruption. • Safe and legal – Our qualified pilots are CAA licensed, hold insurance cover to £5million and can operate ‘drones’ up to 20Kg. • Innovation is in our name- As well as promotional material, we provide a range of survey and inspection services designed to be safer, faster and more cost effective than traditional means. Services Drones and for more than just pretty pictures! Aerial photography & video Asset / property inspection Land survey Geographically referenced aerial imagery 3D Modelling and mapping Thermal imaging assessment fireflyai.com Phone: +44 (0)7530 674601 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @firefly_ai The ginger Packages W e have carefully crafted three packages of premium services. Each offers a great combination of tools to suit various property types, values and budget. Our packages are delivered with traditional values of high contact personal & professional service. This is why ginger is a premium brand. As property consultants, our job is to make sure we help you chose the right premium selling tools to best promote your home to achieve that premium price. Once we have carried out a market appraisal, we will discuss with you which package we feel offers the best elements suited to your property, and where necessary we are able to tailor a complete bespoke package combining elements of all three packages & ginger extras. Our consultancy service (Stem & Spice packages) offers our customers a full property appraisal report, helpful guides to prepare your property for sale, with Carl by your side to help advise you throughout your journey right up to completion date. ginger’s pricing structure is very competitve and fantastic value for money. Root ginger Our ‘essentials’ package offers our customers quality selling tools with great online coverage, legal set up, full sales progression and various upgrade options. Stem ginger Offering our customers a detailed suite of services including video and a full consultancy service with Carl, legal set up & full sales progression. ginger Spice Our premium package. Our full suite of services with aerial drone video, Rightmove premium listing as standard, open day event hosting and lots of goodies added in. Consultancy service throughout with full sales progression. For properties over £1,000,000 we tailor a complete bespoke package *Drone aerial photography/video subject to permissions and location. Our additional packages include: - Exterior home presentation package - Home welcoming package - Open day hosting package - Legal service package All offering extra services tailored to your property ginger local partners “ As a FRICS surveyor I offer two forms of surveys that are specically designed to help home buyers. These are a Building Survey and the RICS HomeBuyer Service TM Buying a property is one of the largest financial commitments you will make, if you want a good understanding of the condition of the property, then you should seriously consider having a Building Survey or a RICS Homebuyer Survey and Valuation Report. A Building Survey - Formally known as a Full Structural Survey, this report is suited to period property or property in poor condition. It is also useful if you intend to renovate, alter or extend. The RICS Homebuyer Survey and Valuation Report This type of survey is suited to property that is of traditional construction and in reasonable condition. t 07739 721072 e [email protected] f www.tmbuildingsurveyors.co.uk Regulated by the RICS RICS Valuer Registration The Hampton Club is a unique Midlands based Health Club specializing in results based exercise. We aim to provide a comprehensive programme of exercise to suit all levels of fitness from the beginner wishing to get healthy, those who would like to lose weight and for the experienced gym user who may be aspiring to maintain their fitness levels or train for an event. These goals can be achieved by attending classes, having a personally designed programme or a course of personal training sessions delivered by our team of highly qualified trainers. Members can enjoy top of the range touch screen entertainment in the cardio area, diverse and comprehensive group exercise classes, our fully refurbished resistance suite and expert coaching and advice from the clubs in house physiotherapist, osteopath, resident GP and personal trainers. If you want to be a member of a club where the focus is on supporting members to achieve desired results and not the distraction of leisure. based time wasting, join now and start the journey towards your goals ginger An amazing community of friendly people that offer a variety of services to support your personal goals! Weight Loss Woes! The truth behind the myth... 1 If I don’t eat, I’ll lose weight If you don’t eat then yes, you will lose weight, but it’s incredibly bad for your body. Eating smaller portions regularly will not only be a more effective way to losing weight but it will stabalise your metabolism, which means your body burns food faster. 2 If I skip meals, I’ll lose weight By skipping meals you’re likely to overindulge because of a false sense of security and a feeling that ‘you deserve a treat’ for not eating lunch! You’ll feel tired and weak due to a reduction in nutrition levels, and you’ll have low blood sugar and a consequential craving for high sugar foods resulting in weight gain. 3 Healthy food’s too expensive Wrong. You’re more likely to pay over the odds for a high-fat, high-salt, high-sugar ready meal than if you spent 20 minutes chopping and cooking a healthy chicken and vegetable stir fry, a tasty omelette, or a prawn, pea and pepper risotto. 4 Carbohydrates are the enemy Wrong. Carbs can actually help aid weight loss and trim your waistline. It’s choosing the right carbs that matters. Swapping refined grains for whole grains can help reduce total body fat and belly fat. Combining slow release carbs with lean protein, especially for breakfast is a fantastic way to help kick start your metabolism. 5 I need to spend hours in the gym to lose weight The NHS recommends that we each do 150 minutes per week of exercise: This equates to just 30 minutes five times per week and includes brisk walking, cycling, swimming, jogging etc. To enjoy a healthier lifestyle and a sustained weight that’s correct for your height and build, a healthy, regular diet combined with frequent exercise is by far the best solution. There’s no need for fad diets or extreme measures – just everything in moderation, including moderation! thehampton.co.uk Old Station Road, B92 0HA Hampton in Arden ‘Bringing style and fun to the property industry following traditional values with a modern approach’ ginger Property expert, Carl Hemming. gingerhomes.co.uk Balsall Common 01676 533 585 Knowle 01564 781 481 Kenilworth 01926 940 481 8am - 10pm, 7 Days [email protected] Helping independent premium brands establish their vision, message and voice. Marketing Strategy | Consultancy | Copywriting | Digital Marketing Hyperlocal Media | Social Networking | BalsallBuzz.Com Brought to you by Craig Burgess, Co-Founder of BalsallCom.Com Balsall Common Festival Chairman 2014-15 Proud Partner of ginger Property Ltd and Majestic Driveways and Landscaping Ltd.