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POPPY JARRETT Lettings Manager BlakeStanley
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ESTAS The ESTAS follow the BAFTAS to a new home for 2016
After five years at the
Hilton Park Lane, the ESTAS – the largest awards in the residential agency industry – is moving to Grosvenor House Hotel. As Simon Brown, MD at the ESTAS Group explains, “The demand for tickets has increased dramatically so we’re delighted to announce that the ESTAS will now take place in the same space as the THE DEMAND FOR TICKETS HAS INCREASED DRAMATICALLY
TO REFURB OR NOT TO REFURB? AG E N T O N D E S I G N
PRINCELET STREET E1
£1.15
Million
his three bedroom duplex penthouse apartment has panoramic views over the rooftops of London. Built by the current owners in 2004, the open plan kitchen, dining and reception rooms are flooded with natural light, while the west facing
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roof terrace gives you gorgeous views of the City skyline. With a remote controlled awning and bi-folding doors that open up and extend the reception space, you can eat and drink outside all year round. The glass partitioned staircase allows views to hit those walking into the apartment, making its stunning rooftop views even more of a feature. u Nicole Efthymiou, Head of Savills, Shoreditch 020 7578 6200; savills.co.uk
F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y
BAFTAS party. Now, more than 1,000 of the UK’s top property professionals can join us on 15 April 2016.” Once again, Phil Spencer will present the ceremony that sees agents, brokers and conveyancers selected as winners based purely on client feedback. Leading with a powerful marketing message, winners can also say they’ve shared the stage with the UK’s Best Loved Property Expert. u To find out more about The ESTAS and how your firm can get involved go to theestas.com
VERGERS APARTMENTS E9
£424
Per Week
his two double bedroom apartment is part of a new church conversion in Hackney Wick, a short walk from Victoria Park. Well appointed with 620sq ft living space, this home benefits from a huge amount of natural light, secured phone-entry access and communal gardens. u
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Stirling Ackroyd Hackney, 020 7749 3807; stirlingackroyd.com
SPOTLIGHT ON [ AVERAGE ASKING PRICE ]
[ AVERAGE PROPERTY VALUE ]
£583,653 E2 £450,557
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hen buying a property, “To refurb or not to refurb?” is a common quandry. There is a lot to be said for a property that needs a little work; not only can you make it exactly how you like it but you usually pay a little less for it too. Be careful though, the “doer uppers” are usually popular, with our last property receiving 10 offers over the asking price – you have to be very quick and decisive. My husband and I are currently doing up our new house. It does mean that half of our house feels like a building site and that, rather than spending our evenings and weekends familiarising ourselves with the area, we are getting to know B&Q instead. It is still very fulfilling. Slowly unpacking room by room allows you to see all of the finer details come together. You get to know how you want each room to look and feel, and it finally begins to look like your home. In this turbulent property market it’s not always easy to find a place that needs work. If you do find that perfectly finished property you can still make small changes so that it feels like your own. Change fittings, light switches or add shelving and bespoke pieces of furniture. If you love a bargain as much as I do, head to a furniture auction as it’s a great opportunity to find something that needs a home. If you can’t find a house that needs rennovating, turn to furniture instead – it’s just as rewarding and less time consuming. u BlakeStanley 11-13 Broadaway Market, E8, 020 7254 7554; blakestanley.co.uk
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