Mapesbury Conservation Area Family Property For Sale

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.

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

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.

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Agamemnon Road Apartment for Rent, West Hampstead

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.

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Monthly Mortgage Repayments At Lowest Level for 8 Years

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.

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West Hampstead Studio Apartment For Rent

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

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RLA Landlords Call for Support For London Private Rental Sector

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

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.

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West Hampstead Apartment For Rent Dennington Park Road

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.

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Refurbished Duplex Apartment for Sale, West Hampstead Borders

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.

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West Hampstead Apartment For Rent, Maygrove Road

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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.

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Kilburn High Road Investment Property With Planning Property for Sale

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"

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West Hampstead Estate Agents Property Market Review For 2011

This year’s property sales market has been healthy from start to finish with the average property going under offer in 4-6 weeks. Properties in great condition, property in need of refurbishment or with outside space are often going under offer within days and on the odd occasion going over the asking price. Agreed prices went up by 5% early in the year and have held all year so far.

2011 has been the year of the cash buyer with Paramount agreeing over 50% of its sales to cash buyers. These buyers have often been Parents from the UK, mainland Europe and Asia buying for their children who are based or will be based in London. These properties are going on the rental market for the interim periods.

We have also seen some buy to let investors return to the market, with the rental market’s being so strong they have achieved some great rents and are generally renting their flats within days of taking ownership.

With the lack of properties currently on the market and the amount of good quality buyers currently looking, 2012 looks like it is going to be a great year to sell your property in our local area.

What's been happening in 2011 in West Hampstead and surrounding areas for Paramount lettings?

In 2011, Paramount has seen unprecedented demand from applicants looking to rent in North West London. The cost of market entry for first time owner/occupiers is preventing many people from buying and so is boosting demand for rental property. A dearth of rental stock is pushing up rents and future prospects for rental growth are very strong indeed; the average rental income are up by 12% in the NW6 area. Landlords can “cherry pick” their ideal tenant with no worries of a void period whatsoever.

Given that yields have steadily increased this year, it has also meant the introduction of first time buy-to-let investors into the property market as well as existing landlords expanding their portfolios. There is no reason to suggest that in 2012 the rental sector will show any signs of waning.

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West Hampstead Garden flat for Sale, Gladys Road

Gladys Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6

A stunning two double bedroom garden flat with it's own private entrance set in an attractive four storey period building in the heart of West Hampstead.

The property is situated within easy reach of West Hampstead Underground and Thameslink stations together with the variety of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.

The accommodation comprises of oak wood floors to an 18' reception room with a gas fireplace and double doors leading onto a conservatory/dining room and a rear facing kitchen with space for dishwasher, fridge freezer and washing machine. Further benefits include the master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a modern white three piece bathroom suite, double glazing, second double bedroom, under floor heating and double doors leading onto a superbly designed two tier garden with a sun terrace. CALL NOW TO VIEW!!!

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London Property Sellers Shut Up For Christmas, Reports Rightmove

Buyers in London looking for fresh choice of property may find their options more limited than usual at this time of year, with a 16% drop in the number of new sellers compared to the same period in 2010. This is the largest drop off seen in any of the regions of England. Average asking prices in the capital also dropped over the past month, down -1.2%, although prices are 6.6% up year-on-year.

Miles Shipside, director of Rightmove comments:

“London’s sellers seem to have finished early for Christmas this year, and decided to postpone their moving plans until 2012. Lack of choice to tempt them to trade up and high price gaps to the next rung up the ladder are more likely reasons, though the uncertainty in the Eurozone will be influencing some too”.

Markets like certainty, and so do people who are deciding whether to trade up in the property market and make a big financial decision. Agents report that many would-be sellers are postponing their marketing until the new year, influenced by the current wall-to-wall media coverage of the economic crises in Greece and Italy.

The current weekly run-rate of new listings is also down 11% compared to the previous month, highlighting the lack of suitable property to buy and consequent near record prices being asked. Following the setting of a new all-time high in asking prices in October, this month sees a fall from that peak of 1.2% (£5,486).

With the approach of the slower winter selling season, it is usual for there to be a drop in new sellers’ asking prices at this time of year. Last November saw a fall of just 0.4%. However, this November’s 1.2% fall is more muted than the rest of the regions in England, where the average reverse this month is 3.9%.

Shipside comments:

“Yet again the buoyancy of the London market leads the rest of the country. Whilst international buyers have helped pull prices up in the more select areas, the net effect has been that new sellers can ask prices on average 6.6% higher than a year ago. Given the unsettled nature of the Eurozone, and the off-putting uncertainty that it causes, bricks and mortar in the capital are proving to be one of the few inflation-busting investments around.

While the uncertainty in the economy will be putting off some Londoners from trading up, estate agents are filling their places by chasing buyers from Greece and Italy who see the capital as a safe haven”.

West Hampstead Apartment for Rent, Lyncroft Gardens

Lyncroft Gardens, West Hampstead, London, NW6 £285pw

A lovely first floor one double bedroom apartment in this Victorian conversion set very close to West Hampstead tube and Thameslink and the cosmopolitan delights of West End Lane. The apartment comprises a bright reception room leading to balcony, double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, open plan fitted kitchen with modern appliances and shower room with wc, part furnished and available 22nd December!

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Paramount Maintenance Services

Paramount Maintenance Services are based in West End Lane, West Hampstead, North West London, providing a complete in-house letting, property maintenance and property management service to accidental landlords, investment companies, property developers, buy to let investors and corporate property portfolio owners.

Paramount Maintenance take on all sorts of renovations like kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, electrical, handyman work, tiling, painting, plastering, carpentry, landscape gardening and roofing. They also specialise in the upgrading, renovating, refurbishing and repair of tired or run down rental properties to obtain the maximum benefit to the landlord, property owner or investor in the most cost effective manner.

'Running a professional property management business for professional landlords and professional tenants is a 24-hour a day responsibility, 365 days a year. Once a property is let it is only the beginning of the story and the obligations of a landlord must be executed in the most efficient way possible. Although good professional tenants are hard to find they are often quite demanding. They are looking for trouble free occupation in return for their hard earned cash.' explained Spencer Lawrence of Paramount Lettings based in West Hampstead.

Spencer continued, 'Breakdowns and breakages don’t happen nine to five and so Paramount’s management team doesn’t just happen nine to five either. Central heating boilers tend not to break down in the summer. They wait until the middle of the coldest night of the year. Window locks don’t just break. they wait until their owner or tenant is about to leave for a long weekend in Prague.'

'We not only value our tenants but also our landlords. We provide a property maintenance service second to none in North West London, ensuring that our landlords properties are maintained to the highest standard by arranging independent check-in and check-out. We also ensure rents are collected efficiently and on time and provide monthly statements confirming all income and expenditure. '

Here’s what some of our tenants say:

“Could you please forward my gratitude to your plumber who arrived at m y my property at 10am on Christmas day and fixed my boiler and saved the day as l had a house full with twelve for dinner.”

“Thank you for your swift response, l look forward to coming home to a warm flat.It has been a real pleasure dealing with Paramount. The professionalism they have show during and on completion of my tenancy has been superb, l look forward to renting from you again on my return from Australia.”

Follow the link for more on Paramount's managed property maintenance services in Brondesbury, Cricklewood, Hampstead, Little Venice, Kensal Rise, Kilburn, Maida Vale, Mapesbury Estate, Queens Park, St Johns Wood, South Hampstead, West Hampstead and Willesden Green.

West Hampstead Apartment For Rent Dennington Park Road

Dennington Park Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6 £550 pw

We offer a fantastic three bedroom ground floor apartment in this well maintained mansion block moments from the cafes and bars on West End Lane. The property includes a fully fitted kitchen with a full range of appliances and a small balcony overlooking rear communal gardens, spacious reception room, three double bedrooms, tiled shower room with wc, wood floors throughout, available NOW, part furnished.

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SAFEagent New Housing Strategy

Landlord and Tenant News: Government pours praise on SAFEagent in new housing strategy.

SAFEagent, the scheme launched this year to protect both landlords' and tenants' financial interests, has this week received glowing praise from the government.
In a statement released by Westminster detailing the government's new strategy for housing, SAFEagent, which launched to much acclaim in May, was described as a scheme which is driving up industry standards.

It was also stated that many landlords and tenants often do not realise the benefits of choosing a letting agent that is covered by the client money protection initiative.

“The SAFEagent scheme promotes consumer awareness of the issue and helps them to identify agents with protection, through the SAFEagent badge," the document noted.
“It shows how much can be achieved quickly and cheaply through simple and effective ideas driven by industry not the government.”

Since the scheme came into force, housing minister Grant Shapps has been extremely vocal in praising what SAFEagent is doing and has encouraged more letting and property management companies to sign up.

John Midgley, chair of the SAFEagent Steering Group, said that the governments continued backing was a "fantastic endorsement" of SAFEagent and he thanked Mr Shapps for his support throughout the past few months.

“We’re delighted that the government recognises that the industry can generate and implement proactive, innovative ideas which are in the interest of the consumer rather than relying on imposed regulations which would lead to further red tape and cost," he stated.

“SAFEagent is a simple and sensible approach to raising consumer awareness of Client Money Protection and it’s one that is working."

At present more that 1,600 agents and management firms have joined the scheme but Mr Midgley urged more to make a positive difference to the industry by joining up.

This September Lord Taylor of Holbeach, a Conservative peer and House of Lords whip, said he was "delighted" the government was endorsing SAFE and added that consultation is in place to make such protection initiatives a statutory requirement for all agents.

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South Hampstead Flat for Sale, Priory Road

Priory Road, South Hampstead, London, NW6

A 678 sqft one bedroom flat, set on the second floor of a stunning detached character building.

The property is situated on one of South Hampstead's best roads tree lined roads and is only a short walk fromm West Hampstead's Jubilee Line and Thames Link Stations.

The property offers a 18ft west facing reception room with stripped wooden flooring and feature fire place, modern fitted kitchen with stainless steel oven and hob, 15ft master bedroom with built in wardrobe and a bathroom comprising of a modern with three piece suite.

Further benefits include communal garden, storage cupboard accessed by the garden, superb communal areas and a long lease.

This is a simply stunning house and must be viewed to be appreciated.

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