Paramount Properties are West Hampstead estate and lettings agents covering Hampstead, Hampstead Village, South Hampstead, Belsize Park, Brondesbury, Childs Hill, Cricklewood, Fortune Green, Hocroft Estate, Little Venice, Kensal Rise, Kilburn, Maida Vale, Mapesbury Estate, Queens Park, St. Johns Wood, Swiss Cottage and Willesden Green in London NW3, NW8, W9, NW6, NW2, NW10
Sunday, 28 February 2010
Hampstead Lettings; Hampstead Apartment to Let
Hampstead Flat to Let NW3
1 Bedroom
1 Reception Room
1 Bathroom
We offer a beautiful first floor one double bedroom apartment set within a period conversion and located in the heart of Hampstead. Refurbished to a very high standard, the apartment benefits from an open plan kitchen with wooden floors and an array of modern appliances as well as a generous double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a luxury thre piece bathroom with shower and wc, available unfurnished or part furnished from 11th March.
Rosslyn Hill, Hampstead, London, NW3
Friday, 26 February 2010
Living In West Hampstead London NW6
West Hampstead is an area of North West London situated between Childs Hill to the north, Frognal and Hampstead to the north-east, Swiss Cottage to the east, and Kilburn to the south. The close proximity of West Hampstead to Hampstead also adds to charm and desirability of the area.
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Cut the Vat Coalition Proposal Could Stimulate Economy
Simon Gordon, Head of Communications, National Landlords Association has commented
"There is absolutely no doubt that a high rate of VAT discourages landlords from investing in currently empty homes with a view to bringing them back into use. Inevitably any charges or rates that landlords are forced to pay will be reflected in the costs of rent and this has the greatest impact on low income households. Cutting VAT has the potential to positively impact areas that need regenerating as well as support environmentally-aware changes to properties that reduce carbon emissions. The NLA is very pleased to be a part of the Cut the VAT Coalition."
Why reduce VAT?
The Issue
The current housing shortage, the impact of our buildings on carbon emission levels, and the on-going problem of rogue traders taking advantage of the public are three different issues with one common thread; all of them are made worse by the 17.5 percent (15 percent until January 2010) rate of VAT charged by the Government on maintenance and home improvement work.
The Proposal
The Cut the VAT Coalition believes that reducing VAT from 17.5 percent to 5 percent for all maintenance and home improvement work would help the Government achieve its target of cutting carbon emissions by 80 percent by 2050. It would also benefit millions of UK homeowners by getting rid of cowboy builders, helping those who cannot afford vital repairs to their homes, bringing our empty properties back into use and protecting the countryside.
The Benefits
The benefits in reducing VAT that will accrue for both society and business are many and varied. Below are ten convincing reasons to get VAT reduced.
1. Reap economic benefits
2. Reduce the number of rogue builders
3. Reduce the number of empty homes
4. Reduce the number of those living in substandard housing
5. Protect the countryside
6. Stop the destruction of decent existing buildings
7. Increase the number of zero-carbon homes
8. Help tackle fuel poverty
9. Help preserve our national heritage
10. Allow disabled people to have essential renovations made to their homes
"There is absolutely no doubt that a high rate of VAT discourages landlords from investing in currently empty homes with a view to bringing them back into use. Inevitably any charges or rates that landlords are forced to pay will be reflected in the costs of rent and this has the greatest impact on low income households. Cutting VAT has the potential to positively impact areas that need regenerating as well as support environmentally-aware changes to properties that reduce carbon emissions. The NLA is very pleased to be a part of the Cut the VAT Coalition."
Why reduce VAT?
The Issue
The current housing shortage, the impact of our buildings on carbon emission levels, and the on-going problem of rogue traders taking advantage of the public are three different issues with one common thread; all of them are made worse by the 17.5 percent (15 percent until January 2010) rate of VAT charged by the Government on maintenance and home improvement work.
The Proposal
The Cut the VAT Coalition believes that reducing VAT from 17.5 percent to 5 percent for all maintenance and home improvement work would help the Government achieve its target of cutting carbon emissions by 80 percent by 2050. It would also benefit millions of UK homeowners by getting rid of cowboy builders, helping those who cannot afford vital repairs to their homes, bringing our empty properties back into use and protecting the countryside.
The Benefits
The benefits in reducing VAT that will accrue for both society and business are many and varied. Below are ten convincing reasons to get VAT reduced.
1. Reap economic benefits
2. Reduce the number of rogue builders
3. Reduce the number of empty homes
4. Reduce the number of those living in substandard housing
5. Protect the countryside
6. Stop the destruction of decent existing buildings
7. Increase the number of zero-carbon homes
8. Help tackle fuel poverty
9. Help preserve our national heritage
10. Allow disabled people to have essential renovations made to their homes
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Hampstead and Kilburn Parliamentary Seats
With the election coming up, (we all know its going to be on May 6th don't we) its worth looking at the new boundaries and names; Hampstead and Kilburn has replaced the old Hampstead and Highgate and it is considered that the change has made a Liberal Democrat win more likely. Current incumbent is Labours Glenda Jackson, Ed Fordham is the LibDem candidate.
Monday, 22 February 2010
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
West Hampstead Flat For Sale Smyrna Road, North London NW6
Flat For Sale West Hampstead NW6
A modern and contemporary block of just 8 flats nestled in a residential side street near to West End Lane and within a short distance to all local ameneites including all multiple transport links. This block offers a mixture of one and two bedroom apartments and these are currently rented out.Please contact us to enquire for more information.
Smyrna Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6
Monday, 15 February 2010
West Hampstead Flat For Sale
Maygrove Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6
well presented one double bedroom raised ground floor flat set in a four storey character building in West Hampstead. The property is situated within walking distance of West Hampstead's three stations and Kilburn's Jubilee and Silver Link Stations together with the variety of shops along West End Lane and Kilburn High Road. The accommodation comprises of a front facing reception room with high ceilings and wood floors, a rear facing double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and wood floors and a fitted bathroom comprising of a white three piece suite, heated towel rail and an extractor fan. Further benefits include a rear facing modern fitted kitchen with an integral gas hob/oven/fridge, a fitted breakfast bar and a long lease. CALL NOW TO VIEW!
West Hampstead Flat For Sale London NW6
Sunday, 14 February 2010
Brondesbury Flat For Sale, London NW6
North London Flat For Sale £284,950
One double bedroom first floor flat set in an attractive modern purpose built block in Brondesbury. The property is located on one of Brondesbury's most premier tree lined roads only minutes away from Kilburn Jubilee Line Station/Brondesbury overground train station and the variety of shops and amenities on the Kilburn High Road. The accommodation comprises of a bright rear facing 15' reception room leading to a recessed fitted kitchen and incorporating a fitted electric hob and oven, a rear facing master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a bathroom incorporating a white three piece bathroom suite. Further benefits include double glazing, communal gardens, an allocated parking space and electric heating.
Brooklands Court, Cavendish Road, Brondesbury, London, NW6
Friday, 5 February 2010
London Cycle Hire Plans 2010
Cycle Hire, coming in summer 2010, will be a public bicycle sharing scheme for short journeys in and around central London. You'll be able to pick up a cycle, use it as you like, then drop it off, ready for the next person.
The cycles will be available 24 hours a day, all year round. It will be self-service so just turn up and go whenever you get the urge. No need to book.
If you are 14 and over and can use a bicycle without help, Cycle Hire's for you. We'll be providing information in other languages so it's great for tourists too.
At first there will be about 400 docking stations. You'll never be far from one as they'll be every 300 metres or so.
All in all there will be about 10,200 docking spaces at the docking stations. With more spaces than cycles it will be easier for you to drop off your cycle at the docking station of your choice.
Don't worry about getting lost. Each docking station will have maps to help you find your way.A PDF map is available to view at London Transport
Costs of cycle hire are as yet unknown
The cycles will be available 24 hours a day, all year round. It will be self-service so just turn up and go whenever you get the urge. No need to book.
If you are 14 and over and can use a bicycle without help, Cycle Hire's for you. We'll be providing information in other languages so it's great for tourists too.
At first there will be about 400 docking stations. You'll never be far from one as they'll be every 300 metres or so.
All in all there will be about 10,200 docking spaces at the docking stations. With more spaces than cycles it will be easier for you to drop off your cycle at the docking station of your choice.
Don't worry about getting lost. Each docking station will have maps to help you find your way.A PDF map is available to view at London Transport
Costs of cycle hire are as yet unknown
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Private Landlord Regulation Unworkable-NLA
Government plans for the private-rented sector remain unworkable, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA), the leading representative body for private-residential landlords in the UK.
Today’s package of measures includes:
New housing hotline offering free help and advice for private tenants.
‘Trip adviser’ style word-of-mouth website comparing landlords.
Requirement for written tenancy agreements in all tenancies.
Increase the limit for Assured Shorthold Tenancies from £25,000 to £100,000 per year.
National Register for Landlords ‘to help tenants make basic checks on their prospective landlords.’
Full regulation of letting and managing agents.
The NLA is opposed to websites which offer landlords the opportunity to feedback on their tenants. It is also opposed to the planned ‘Trip Adviser’ style website encouraging tenants to post views on their landlords. The website would require such intensive management and scrutiny so as to make it unworkable and ineffective. As with all subjective feedback sites, negative experiences considerably outweigh the positive.
Furthermore, lists of landlords in the form of the proposed National Register will not root out rogue operators from the sector. In fact, the likely consequence of these plans would be to penalise the law-abiding while at the same time drive the worst landlords under the radar. The proposed National Register would neither protect tenants nor support local authority enforcement activity.
NLA
Today’s package of measures includes:
New housing hotline offering free help and advice for private tenants.
‘Trip adviser’ style word-of-mouth website comparing landlords.
Requirement for written tenancy agreements in all tenancies.
Increase the limit for Assured Shorthold Tenancies from £25,000 to £100,000 per year.
National Register for Landlords ‘to help tenants make basic checks on their prospective landlords.’
Full regulation of letting and managing agents.
The NLA is opposed to websites which offer landlords the opportunity to feedback on their tenants. It is also opposed to the planned ‘Trip Adviser’ style website encouraging tenants to post views on their landlords. The website would require such intensive management and scrutiny so as to make it unworkable and ineffective. As with all subjective feedback sites, negative experiences considerably outweigh the positive.
Furthermore, lists of landlords in the form of the proposed National Register will not root out rogue operators from the sector. In fact, the likely consequence of these plans would be to penalise the law-abiding while at the same time drive the worst landlords under the radar. The proposed National Register would neither protect tenants nor support local authority enforcement activity.
NLA
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