Hampstead Property Market News Blog

12 West Hampstead Estate Agents to Jump Out of a Plane

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:03:00 +0000

2012 is set to be an adventurous year for Paramount Property Estate Agents. Some of the Paramount staff are doing a sponsored sky dive... oh yes, you heard correctly; 12 estate agents jumping out of a plane! We will be at the North London Skydiving Centre on the 17th June 2012 and will be jumping from 13,000 feet!

We aren't taking this lightly and are all feeling the fear... “I approach the 17th June with trepidation as I suffer from a fear of heights this coupled with the notion of jumping out of a plane should be enough for our clients and customers to donate generously to this very worthy cause.” Spencer Lawrence, our lettings Director.

The charity we are sponsoring is the Estate Agency Foundation which aims to combat homelessness. The Estate Agency Foundation aims to bring estate agents together to help this very worthy cause and sponsors charities such as Shelter and Mungo's.

We feel its important to get active and support charities like this. We also feel that witnessing estate agents jumping out of a plane is a once in a life time opportunity and shouldn't be missed! Please help us and support the charity by donating whatever you can. Just go to www.justgiving.com/Paramount and and click donate.

Here are thoughts from some brave sky divers:

“I have fancied doing this for a while and can’t wait for the adrenaline rush from 13,000 feet and what’s more beneficial is the worthwhile charity we are donating to. Looking forward to the day!” Robert Lazarus, Sales Director

“I want to do it because over Christmas I saw many homeless people and realised how unbelievable it is that in a first world country people are still stuck outside in the cold winter months with no food, warmth or shelter, and the charity we will support help people in these circumstances to have a better quality of life.” Danielle Davey, Sales

“It is a great to support some really worth while charities and with the added bonus of being able to do something I have always wanted to do. So when the opportunity came I jumped at it.” David Warren, Sales

“I fear nothing in life… Except, planes, heights and dying. So I honestly can’t tell you why I’m doing this! I guess it’s about looking at the bigger picture… Being courageous in the face of fear, about knowing that courage doesn’t mean not being fearful but rather an awareness that something is more important than fear itself.” - Ashley Afshari-Mehr, Accounts

“I’m participating in the sky dive as I’d like to take this opportunity to help a worthy charity raise funds. I will be collecting as much as possible to donate. I’d also like to take from this a once in a life time opportunity. Sky Diving is something that I have never done before and is something I would relish.” Anthony Shaw, Investments

“I feel the skydive is a great team building opportunity for Paramount. It will also enhance integration between departments and my relations with co-workers. Of course, on top on this all funds raised are going to a great cause, The Estate Agency Foundation.” Nick Christoforou, Investments

Paramount London Property Magazine

Studio Apartment for Rent Parsifal Road, West Hampstead

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:28:00 +0000

Parsifal Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6

A spacious ground floor studio apartment in this beautiful period conversion set close to either Finchley Road or West Hampstead. Benefits include a raised sleeping area, fitted kitchen with appliances, tiled shower room, private rear patio, wood strip flooring throughout, use of beautiful communal gardens, communal washing machine and dryer, available furnished from 2nd April. Rent includes water rates.

West Hampstead Studio Apartment for Rent

West End Lane Apartment for Rent, West Hampstead

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:01:00 +0000

West End Lane, South Hampstead, London, NW6

Conveniently located on the popular West End Lane we offer a two bedroom second (top) floor apartment. Benefits include a bright reception room with small balcony, fitted kitchen with appliances, one large double bedroom and one small double bedroom, tiled bathroom with shower attachment and wc, available 3rd March, part furnished.

West Hampstead Apartment for Rent

West End Lane, West Hampstead Estate Agents Are Top of The League

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:37:00 +0000

West Hampstead Estate Agents are dominating the rankings of estate agent ranking site AllAgents.co.uk The site is a directory of UK estate agents, letting agents, property management and estate management companies with customer ratings and reviews.

Paramount Lettings Properties are currently ranked 1st Best Rated Estate Agent Branches in the UK, West End Lane branch was ranked 1st for Best Branch in London and rated 3rd overall out of 8387 Agents in the UK.

Paramount Lettings Ltd spokesperson said "We try to provide exceptional customer service through a team of experienced, knowledgeable and passionate staff. We build close relationships with both Tenants and Landlords and use cutting edge marketing to generate diverse applicant pools across the portfolio. We draw on technical innovations and embrace positive change within the industry and involve external experts to ensure we maintain the highest standards at all times."

Paramount Properties are Members of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents and the National Association of Estate Agents and offer residential and commercial properties for sale and to rent in the North West London Boroughs of of Barnet, Brent and Camden.

Thameslink Station Opening Welcomed

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:54:00 +0000

West Hampstead’s new Thameslink station has opened to the travelling public, providing passengers with improved access to the station, less congestion, more capacity and easier interchange with nearby Underground and Overground services.

The new entrance on Iverson Road links to a new footbridge with lifts to all platforms, providing step-free access at West Hampstead for the first time. The platforms have also been lengthened to accommodate 50% longer 12-carriage trains that enter service in 2018.

The redevelopment of the station is part of the wider Thameslink Programme, a £6bn scheme to introduce longer and more frequent trains on the route from Bedford to Brighton.

London mayoral candidate Ken Livingstone joined local councillors, residents, Network Rail’s project team and managers of the station, First Capital Connect, to officially open the new building.

Ken Livingstone said: “The new station at West Hampstead will make a big difference to people in terms of easing congestion, catering for the increased capacity on rail services and helping with access. It will be welcomed by local passengers who use these services every day.”

South Hampstead Apartment for Rent, London

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:52:00 +0000

Fairhazel Gardens, South Hampstead, London, NW6

A spacious lower ground floor studio/one bedroom apartment in this well maintained period property close to Finchley Road tube and the O2 centre. Benefits include reception room with open plan fitted kitchen, separate sleeping area, shower room with separate wc, part furnished, 16' private rear patio, communal gardens, available 24th March.

North London Apartment for Rent, London

West Hampstead Apartment for Rent Hillfield Road

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:33:00 +0000

Hillfield Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6

A lovely top floor one double bedroom split level apartment located on this popular residential road. The apartment comprises a bright and spacious reception room, open plan fitted kitchen with appliances and tiled bathroom with shower attachment and wc, utility area housing washer/dryer, part furnished, available from 13th March.

Apartment for Rent in West Hampstead

South Hampstead Duplex Apartment for Rent

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:19:00 +0000

Apartment for Rent, South Hampstead

An amazing three double bedroom two bathroom second and top floor duplex apartment in this well maintained period conversion located on this quiet tree lined road nestled in the heart of South Hampstead. The apartment has been beautifully refurbished throughout and benefits from a reception room with feature fireplace and open plan fitted kitchen with all appliances, master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe area, two further double bedrooms, family bathroom with power shower and wc and a top floor European shower room, available part furnished from 3rd March.

Greencroft Gardens, South Hampstead, London, NW6

Landlord and Tenant Property Maintenance News

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:12:00 +0000

Landlords have been urged to make managing their properties a key health and safety priority over the winter months.

The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) said burst pipes and damage to property can cause misery to both tenants and landlords, making preparation essential.

It has been unseasonably warm in recent months but the past few days have seen adverse weather sweep across the UK with storms and heavy rain causing property damage.

Temperatures could also drop, raising the risk of pipes bursting and wreaking havoc.

According to ARLA, simple steps such as lagging exposed pipes could prevent the escape of water and the damage and misery that can cause.

Before high winds and stormy weather hits, ARLA recommends:

Checking the condition of roofs, in particular garage shed and flat roofs for signs of wear and tear

Keeping gutters, gullies and drains clear so they can carry water away quickly and efficiently

Ensuring drainpipes do not get blocked with trapped rainwater as this may cause them to crack or shatter in freezing conditions

Consider cutting back low-hanging tree branches, which could cause damage in high winds

Landlord Health and Safety News

South Hampstead Conservation Area Property for Sale

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:02:00 +0000

Priory Road, South Hampstead, London, NW6

A top (2nd) floor three double bedroom two bathroom conversion in a most impressive and imposing period house in the ever popular South Hampstead conservation area.

Within a short distance are multiple amenities including West Hampstead for the Jubilee, Thames Link and London Overground stations and a vast plethora of local restaurants, Bars and Cafes. Finchley Road is also available for the underground station (metropolitan/Jubilee lines) and the O2 centre for local entertainment and dining.

The accommodation comprises a superb reception/dining room open to a fully fitted modern kitchen, three double bedrooms and two modern bathrooms.

In addition the flat offers an excellent roof space for storage, parking and share of the freehold.
We recommend the earliest possible viewing.

North London Apartment for Sale

South Hampstead Apartment for Rent

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:38:00 +0000

Acol Road, South Hampstead, London, NW6

A beautiful raised ground floor two double bedroom apartment within this period conversion offered in good condition throughout. Benefits include a large south facing reception room with feature fireplace and balcony, fully fitted kitchen with a complete array of appliances, master bedroom with ensuite wc, further double bedroom, tiled bathroom with shower attachment and wc, available 8th February, unfurnished!

South Hampstead Apartment for Rent

South Hampstead Flat for Rent £360pw

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:10:00 +0000

Woodchurch Road, South Hampstead, London, NW6 £360 pw

We offer a fantastic and newly redecorated one double bedroom garden apartment within an imposing Victorian conversion and set close to all amenities. Benefits include a wonderfully bright and spacious reception room with mezzanine storage/office space and with direct access to a communal lawned garden, fully fitted kitchen with modern appliances including dishwasher, master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, luxury ensuite shower room with wc, available from 4th March, part furnished.

North London Garden Flat for rent

West Hampstead Housing Market Has Seen 5% Rise Since 2007 Peak

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:48:00 +0000

The UK housing market will see a gradual recovery during 2012, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)NAEA chief executive Peter Bolton King said 2012 believes that some people have been quick to be overly gloomy about the housing sector’s prospects in the next 12 months but was also keen to stress that, in contrast, things won’t blossom overnight either.

Indeed, he feels that home purchases will be at similar levels to this year but house values will increase on a gradual basis.However, he feels that lenders need to do more to drive the market for first time buyers as currently a lack of available finance means that people are finding it increasingly difficult to get a foot on the property ladder.

"Next year will see a continued lending barrier facing those entering the housing market for the first time, with major lenders sticking to tight mortgage policies,” Mr Bolton King stated.“Clearly, when the Stamp Duty holiday disappears in the second quarter of 2012 it will become even more difficult for first time buyers to access the market."

He also believes that regional variations will lead to what he terms ‘micro-markets’ across the country. This is where demand for property in some districts maintains a healthy market but creates a division from lesser desirable areas, which are left behind.

He added: "Pressure for housing will increase in London and the South East throughout 2012. The top end of this market will also remain very resilient, and we believe that purchases from overseas investors will continue apace.

"Confidence in 2012 will be a key factor and this, to some extent, will be driven by the media." David Warren, senior sales negotiator at Paramount commented: “The West Hampstead housing market has been consistent since 2009 after the slow down at the end 2007/2008 and prices recovered fully in 2010. We have now seen prices raise by a further five per cent from the peak prices in August 2007.
"The local area is only affected slightly by the first time buyer Stamp Duty holiday as only studios and the odd one bedroom flat will get into this bracket but we can definitely see where the rest of the UK will suffer with no stamp duty holiday and FTB finding it hard to get deposits together and mortgages agreed”

Recently, the Building Societies Association (BSA) stated that consumer confidence is returning to the housing market and more people will be looking to purchase a property in next year than in 2011.

NAEA News

West Hampstead Apartment for Rent, Maygrove Road

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:51:00 +0000

Maygrove Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6

1 Bedroom
1 Reception Room
1 Bathroom

A light and airy one double bedroom second floor apartment with private 17' roof terrace and located close to either West Hampstead or Kilburn. Further benefits include a spacious reception room with wood flooring, fitted kitchen with modern appliances (and leading to roof terrace) and bathroom with shower attachment and wc, part furnished, available from 12th March.

North London Property For Rent

Mapesbury Conservation Area Family Property For Sale

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:07:00 +0000

St. Gabriels Road, Mapesbury Conservation Area, London, NW2

6 Bedrooms
2 Reception Rooms
4 Bathrooms

A spacious (3,612 sq ft) well presented five/six bedroomed three bathroomed hall adjoining period family home situated on this prestigious residential road in The Mapesbury Conservation Area.

The property is located in a prime location close to Willesden Green and Kilburn (Jubilee Line) underground stations together with the vast array of shops and restaurants on Willesden Green high street and Kilburn High Road.

The accommodation to the ground floor comprises a 22' entrance hallway with feature fireplace and Parquet flooring; a guest cloakroom with tiled flooring; a 20' front facing reception with wood floors and a feature fireplace; the second reception with feature fireplace and wood floors; a stunning contemporary L shaped kitchen breakfast room with concertina sliding patio doors, integral appliances and a utility room.

The accommodation to the first floor comprises a large 15' front facing master bedroom with dressing area and an ensuite bathroom incorporating a white three piece suite and heated towel rail; front facing bedroom two with a feature fireplace and fitted wardrobes; rear facing bedroom three with fitted storage; rear facing bedroom four; bedroom five with a feature fireplace and a family bathroom incorporating a white three piece suite.

The accommodation to the top floor comprises a bright and spacious bedroom six/loft room with video entryphone and an ensuite bathroom incorporating a white three piece suite.

Further benefits include off street parking and a stunning mature South West facing rear garden with a side access, a patio area and a fully functional and sound proofed music studio with electricity.

North West London House For Sale

London House Price News: Small changes are the best way to add value

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:37:00 +0000

When looking to get the best possible return on your property it is best to complement its existing features with small changes rather than embark on a huge regeneration project.

Elizabeth Weintraub, who writes for About.com's Home Buying Guide, believes that adding value to a home is in all the smaller details rather than the costly and time consuming improvements many people take on.

"In terms of adding value - don't renovate," she said. "If you wouldn't make a renovation when you were planning to stay in the home, don't do it when you plan to move."

She said that adding some pounds to your property's value could be as simple as giving the place a lick of paint or buying new rugs and towels for the bathroom.

However, she said that if you do need to take on one large-scale project then it should be adding an extra bath or shower area to the house as another washing space always reflects well to potential purchasers.

Last month the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) said that installing cavity wall insulation is a good way of adding to your home's value.

London House Price News

Agamemnon Road Apartment for Rent, West Hampstead

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:11:00 +0000

Agamemnon Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6

A spacious split level two bedroom apartment located on this quiet residential road within close proximity to transport and amenities, comprising large reception room with adjoining fitted kitchen with full array of integrated appliances, two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, two fully tiled bathrooms with shower attachments and wcs, ample storage, part furnished, available from 2nd March.

Agamemnon Road Apartment for Rent, West Hampstead

Monthly Mortgage Repayments At Lowest Level for 8 Years

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:16:00 +0000

While borrowing for a property purchase is far from an easy thing, one mortgage broker believes that first-time buyers are now seeing a host of new opportunities becoming available to them.

Andy Pratt, chief operating officer at London-based Alexander Hall, says that there are some positive signs for those looking to make the first move onto the property ladder with more and more lenders now offering mortgages at high loan to values (LTVs).

However, he is keen to point out that the best interest rates on the market are still those available to people with the ability to put down a larger deposit.

“It is still a 20 per cent deposit to get a good mortgage,” Mr Pratt stated. “[But] there are positive signs in terms of high street lenders coming to the market with higher LTV products.

“There was one good sign when we saw the high street lender Woolwich come to market with a 90 per cent loan to value, although the rate is a bit higher."

He added that there are some bargain properties around for those prepared to look around carefully and potential first-time buyers should do all they can to ensure that the cost of Christmas does not knock back their ability to save a deposit.

And it’s a good time to have a mortgage for many as data released this month by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) shows that monthly mortgage payments are now on average at their lowest levels for almost eight years.

Due to a sustained period of low interest rates, with many people benefiting from long term trackers following the Bank of England base rate, the proportion of household income spent each month on funding a mortgage is 12.3 per cent, the lowest it has been since the beginning of 2004.

Mortgage Rate & Home Loan News

West Hampstead Studio Apartment For Rent

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:23:00 +0000

Lymington Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6 £175 pw

A top floor (second floor) studio apartment located within this period conversion close to transport and amenities, comprising studio room, private shower room accessed via communal hallway and a shared kitchen. Available now. Part Furnished. Council tax to be charged at £49.30pcm

Studio Apartment for rent in West Hampstead

RLA Landlords Call for Support For London Private Rental Sector

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:01:00 +0000

One of the country’s leading bodies representing landlords in the private rented sector has today called on Boris Johnson and Ken Livingstone to do more to stimulate the supply of private rented housing across London.

As Labour’s candidate for Mayor of London today called for a system of effective rent controls, the RLA Chairman, Alan Ward responded:

“Ken Livingstone’s call for rent controls is an old idea which never worked in the past - until 1988 rent controls resulted in a shortage of supply and poorer conditions for tenants. Hardly a remedy for 2012. There is no doubt that rents in the capital remain far higher than anywhere else in the country but the answer lies in improved supply.

“With many, particularly young, people relying on the sector to provide housing to meet their needs, the RLA is calling on both Boris Johnson and Ken Livingstone to support efforts to reform the taxation system to stimulate growth in the sector.

“Standards in the sector are best upheld when tenants have genuine choices about their housing options. Until we see a boost in supply, those choices simply do not exist.”

Commenting on Mayor Boris Johnson’s plans for a pan-London accreditation scheme for landlords, Alan Ward continued:

“With over 10,000 landlords in London already members of the London boroughs’ accreditation scheme, it would seem a waste of time and money re-inventing the wheel in this way.

“The Mayor should focus on supporting and encouraging existing accreditation schemes, freeing his office up better to target the minority of landlords who bring the sector into disrepute.

“This should be matched by a programme of serious tenant education, providing tenants with all the information needed to better hold their landlords to account for the service they provide. It beggars belief that some people spend more time assessing the state of a car they wish to by then the homes they seek to rent.”

Cricklewood Apartment for Rent

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:08:00 +0000

Windmill Drive, Cricklewood, London, NW2

An immaculate two bedroom first floor apartment set within this recently built purpose built block located close to the Thameslink giving a direct link to the City of London. The apartment benefits from a bright reception room with laminate flooring, one large double bedroom and one small double bedroom with free standing wardrobes, fully fitted kitchen with modern appliances and fully tiled bathroom with shower attachment and wc, allocated off street parking, part furnished, available 13th February.

Apartment for Rent North West London

West Hampstead Apartment For Rent Dennington Park Road

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:39:00 +0000

Dennington Park Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6

Forming part of a superb character house in the heart of West Hampstead we offer this cosy first floor one double bedroom apartment. Benefits include a newly redecorated L-shaped reception room with feature fireplace leading to open plan kitchen with modern appliances including washing machine, double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and new wood strip flooring throughout, available from 17th February, unfurnished.

North London Apartment for Rent

Refurbished Duplex Apartment for Sale, West Hampstead Borders

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:28:00 +0000

Westbere Road, West Hampstead Borders, London, NW2

Beautifully and recently refurbished two double bedroom two bathroom top floor duplex apartment (Approx 860 Sq ft) with a superb roof terrace and share of freehold set in this residential road close to all amenities of Mill Lane.

The three train stations, shops and bars of West Hampstead are all within easy reach.

Benefits include a bright reception room with wood floors, high gloss fitted kitchen with stainless steel appliances, attic style master bedroom with en suite shower room, second double bedroom leading to a stunning West facing 12' roof terrace with panoramic views over London and a further European shower room with wc. The flat also has a utility area and plenty of storage.

Buying a Flat in North West London

West Hampstead Apartment For Rent, Maygrove Road

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:18:00 +0000

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Maygrove Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6

An extremely spacious four double bedroom apartment set on the first floor of this purpose built development set close to all amenities. Benefits include a bright and spacious reception room with wood strip flooring and fully fitted open plan kitchen with integrated appliances including dishwasher, spacious master bedroom and three further double bedrooms, fully tiled bathroom with shower attachment and wc, available NOW, part furnished.

NW London Apartment for Rent

Kilburn High Road Investment Property With Planning Property for Sale

noreply@blogger.com (London Estate Agents) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:26:00 +0000

Kilburn Investment and Redevelopment Property

Kilburn High Road
London
Greater London
NW6

NIA: 7739 sq/m*

£ 1,825,000
Freehold

The development is located on Kilburn High Road (A5) close to the famous Tricycle Theatre. Brondesbury Overground Station and Kilburn Underground (Jubilee Line) are within close walking distance providing good access to Central London.

The building is currently arranged as a ground floor commercial unit (D2 & A4) and a nightclub occupying the entire first floor.

Planning permission has now been granted for the conversion of the existing first floor and the erection of two further floors to create 9 luxury apartments (6x2 beds & 3x3 beds)

7 flats also benefit from balconies/roof terraces.

Net saleable approx 7,739sq.ft (719sq.m)

Please note the S.106 contribution is £50,000 & "car free"

North West London Property With Planning