London Property South March 2018 by TypeStart Ltd

LONDON PROPERTY

HOUSE & HOME

MARCH 2018

TELLINGSIGNS

Is your area on the up?

SPRING FORWARD

Renewed appetite for moving

London buyers are choosy Make yours the best house, at the best price South Cover.indd 1

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Guide price: £2,650,000

Malcolm Road, Wimbledon SW19 A detached, double-fronted period house situated on a sought-after road. 7 bedrooms (1 en suite), family bathroom, 4 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, WC, cellar, garden. EPC: E. Approximately 353.6 sq m (3,806 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 1358

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Guide price: £6,650,000

Deepdale, Wimbledon SW19 A stunning new detached house, located on a quiet and attractive road. 7 bedrooms (4 en suite), family bathroom, shower room, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/family room, multiplex games room/media room/gymnasium, garden, off street parking. EPC: A. Approximately 624.7 sq m (6,725 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 1358

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MOVE. Faster. Sell with Knight Frank. Our understanding of the everchanging market enables us to price your property accurately, so you can rely on Knight Frank to get you moving. Call us today to arrange your free market appraisal. KnightFrank.co.uk/clapham clapham@knightfrank.com 020 8022 6116 Guide price: £1,250,000

Printers Road, Stockwell SW9 A modern townhouse with underground parking set within a prestigious development on a private road. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining room, utility, guest cloakroom, garden, balcony, off street parking. EPC: B. Approximately 158.8 sq m (1,709 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

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Guide price: £2,000,000

Gauden Road, Clapham SW4 An elegant period terrace house offering generous family accommodation close to Clapham Old Town. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, guest cloakroom, garden. EPC: D. Approximately 293.7 sq m (3,161 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

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PUBLISHING Publishing Director Alison Hurcombe 07718 982736, ahurcombe@londonpropertysouth.co.uk

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EDITOR Jane Stevens, a journalist who has worked for many national and regional magazines, has been a stylist, writer and editor covering a diverse range of subjects including fashion, food, travel, interiors and property. jstevens@londonpropertysouth.co.uk DESIGN & PRODUCTION TypeStart Dan Thompson 01536 418181, southpr@typestart.co.uk www.typestart.co.uk SUBSCRIPTIONS info@londonpropertysouth.co.uk HEAD OFFICE The Studio, 370 Old York Road, London SW18 1SP CONTRIBUTORS Jenny Knight is an award-winning journalist, specialising in property and education. During her long career she has written news and features for nearly every national paper. Duncan Farmer is an experienced journalist specialising in finance, business and property. Duncan writes for a wide range of newspapers including the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Times and Mail on Sunday. See his Finance report.

London Property South is a monthly magazine distributed to AB homes in: Battersea, Wandsworth, Earlsfield, Southfields, Streatham, Clapham, Balham, Tooting, Kennington, Putney, Wimbledon, Coombe Hill, Barnes, Dulwich Village, East/ West Dulwich, Camberwell, Herne Hill, as well as being available from leading South London and Country estate agents. Distribution by Regal. Copyright @ 2015 London Property South. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. Materials are accepted on the understanding that no liability is incurred for safe custody. All prices are correct at time of going to press, but are subject to change. London Property South cannot be responsible for unsolicited material.

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Montholme Road, SW11 £995 per week

A recently refurbished Victorian family house located “Between the Commons”. The house has a double reception room with wood floors, a fabulous large kitchen breakfast room leading to a patio garden, five bedrooms, one ensuite and two further bathrooms. EPC-E

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Station Parade, SW12 £430 per week

A modern two bedroom split level flat close to Balham station. The flat comprises of a large modern open plan kitchen reception room, two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, one with an ensuite bathroom and one separate bathroom. EPC-C

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Clapham Park Road, SW4 £425 per week

A large, well presented two bedroom flat close to Clapham Common tube. The flat has a bright, large reception room, separate fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, one ensuite shower room and a second bathroom. The flat also has one off street parking space. EPC-C

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MARCH 2018

25 NEWS & VIEWS 8

Home Front. How do you know your area is on the up, asks Jenny Knight Kitchen Glory. A flamboyantly large kitchen with dining and living space in SE3 The Word. Tom Floyd looks back at the last 12 months and makes some predictions Heads-up. Agents take action, plans for a better Battersea and winning ways Word on the Street. How do you secure a sale with choosy buyers? Ask the Expert. Piers Mallitte looks at the key questions for those looking to rent a home Money Matters. Duncan Farmer reflects on the effects of recent stock market falls

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46 Secret Agent. Matthew Scott of Knight Frank Esher revealed 46 Events – 5 of the best things to do around SOUTH

HOME

24 The Trend. Time factors 25 Home Hot List. The ups and downs

ON THE MARKET

54 South West London. Desirable homes in Wimbledon Village and Battersea South West London. Desirable houses in Barnes, Putney and Streatham Hill Robert Holmes Wimbledon. A handsome Victorian family home in Wimbledon Village Robert Holmes Coombe. A large family house with beautiful views in Coombe Hill Robert Holmes Coombe. A delightful, period home on the Coombe estate South East London. A home for living and entertaining in Herne Hill and a rare Regency house in Sydenham

22 Home Compare. Cottage spy! 29 EXCLUSIVE. Three properties set to impress 40 NEW HOMES. Tim Banks, Octagon CEO, introduces two exceptional developments in London

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98 Lettings Lowdown. JeanClaude De Abreu, Lettings Manager at Lauristons Putney, warns about changes to EPC ratings requirements 100 Luxe Lettings. Two impressive lets in Wimbledon and on Clapham Common

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102 A mansion on one of Esher’s premier private roads 106 An impressive cottage in Northamptonshire

FINALLY

113 Last Word. Catherine Stage of Knight Frank Dulwich has the final say

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HOME FRONT

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According to conventional wisdom you can be certain an area is on the up when a new Waitrose store opens or independent coﬀee shops move in, says Jenny Knight

ut there are other even more significant signs. Here in Balham I realised we were coming a tad closer to bourgeois bliss when the police stopped turning up to monitor going home time at the local secondary school. Now, while the children don’t raise their straw boaters to strangers, at least they have stopped knocking passers-by off the pavements. Estate agents insist that the mantra location, location, location is all important when buying a property. They say it is better to buy a rundown property in a smart area than a poshed-up house in a shabby street. But how is a potential buyer to know when an area is up and coming? If they leave it too late prices have rocketed and if they make a wrong call they may find their home hard to sell when the time comes to move on. Obviously transport links are important and if an area is sandwiched between two up-market locations where houses are more expensive and smarter, the chances are that

gentrification will flow out to your district. Alexandra Attwood, branch manager of Winkworth, Streatham, has another tip on how to spot an upand-coming destination. She says: “A good example is when big developers with a record of selling lovely homes and achieving record prices, choose an area for a high-end project. This indicates that they have done their research and see the potential.” Alexandra adds: “Streatham is still good value, but as the area becomes more popular not such great value as it once was. There are lots of owneroccupied Victorian and Edwardian terraces and the large and lovely common. When people check out an area they should look at whether the shops are grotty or whether smart restaurants and coffee shops show it is coming up. “Also look to see if there are boarded up properties suggesting repossessions or whether there are skips and scaffolding suggesting people are investing in their homes.”

ogarth House is a fine grade II listed house, complete with a blue plaque, in the heart of Richmond – minutes from the river and station. It’s the former home of Virginia Woolf, and the birthplace of Hogarth Press, which the writer established with her husband Leonard Woolf at the house. The house dates back to circa 1750, and has been beautifully converted into two homes, The Leonard and The Virginia, with original Georgian features restored and renovated as part the redevelopment by Berwick Hill Properties. High ceilings, intricate cornicing, and original fireplaces provide a wealth of character which blends seamlessly with modern design to create a fantastic family home. The guide price for The Leonard is £3,250,000 through Featherstone Leigh Richmond 020 8940 1575, www.featherstoneleigh.co.uk

his thoroughly accomplished home has exemplary living space (over 2,000 sq ft), four double bedrooms, superior fittings, an admirable finish plus incredible views. And it’s only a 3-minute to trains into town. A profound remodelling of this elegant semidetached home (c1897) has prioritised convenience, comfort and sound design. The open plan kitchen/ dining/living area is a flamboyantly large space flooded by light (there are three Velux skylights as well) with underfloor heating and room to accommodate a large corner sofa and an 8-seater dining table. Kitchen luxuries include a wide island with breakfast bar, composite stone work surfaces, extra-wide soft-close drawers, an inset double sink with carved drainer and waste disposal, a Fisher & Paykel split dishwasher and an American-style Bosch fridge/freezer. Neff appliances include an oven, a microwave combination oven, induction hob, 2-burner gas hob and extractor unit. Coleraine Road, Blackheath SE3, guide price £1,595,000 Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021

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THE WORD Tom Floyd, Sales Manager at Winkworth Kennington looks back at the last 12 months and has some predictions for the year ahead

t is eight months since I last wrote ‘The Word’ and I am pleased that my predictions back then were correct. I mentioned that our market was being held up by 25-35 year old buyers, which is still very much the case in this area. The cash from the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is helping with a deposit and the continued low interest rates are making buying/borrowing easier. Our market ranges from studio flats for £300,000, to large family houses in Stockwell for £2,800,000. Last year I looked in detail at, who our buyers were, and I was amazed with the results. 67.6% of our buyers were under the age of 36 and 56.34% were first time buyers. Considering that just under £800,000 was the average price of property we sold last year, those figures are astonishing. In addition, less than 3% of our buyers were investors, which means we are really dealing with buyers that need to buy. We have also noticed that couples, in their early to mid 30s, are trying to buy for the long term and are therefore making plans for the next 10-15+ years, rather 5-10 years. This means the market for large houses in the area is very good and the values are holding. Looking forward I can see much of the same in 2018. I cannot see drastic changes in capital values and the continued resilience of the first time buyer market should keep the overall market going. Unfortunately, all of this doesn’t mean

OUTOF TOWNBUY...

Guide price £1,495,000 A characterful Victorian semi-detached home built in 1865, on a private road in Weybridge, which was once divided into two houses but is now once again a unique single house with five bedrooms and four reception rooms over three floors. The master bedroom is at the front of the house and is striking high-ceilinged room with large windows overlooking the garden to the front and side. Externally the mature garden wraps around the house and is well screened by a variety of evergreens to the front and side. It has a raised paved patio area with steps down to the sunny lawned garden.

that vendors can now be over optimistic on price. It is still a very price sensitive market and if properties are on for too much, they won’t even get viewings, let alone offers. It is important that vendors put their property on for a realistic price and that they make sure it shows in its best possible light. So, if that Savills Weybridge 01932 838000 means decluttering and decorating, I would strongly advise doing that. Nearly 20% of our instructions last year were properties that had been on with another agent for too much. As a result a lot of vendors lost out on their Olympic onward purchase and it also, Studios Café & later, affected the marketing Dining Room of their property 117-123 Church Road, Please make sure Barnes, SW13 9HL that if you are looking to market your Where? The brasserie sits within property in the the Olympic Studios, which also next few months, houses the independent cinema, just you choose an up the road from Barnes Green. agent that has What’s it like? Having won numerous good track awards and accolades, it’s not hard to record in the see why it’s popular, but for me it’s the area and relaxed atmosphere coupled with the always ask amazing homemade food which makes them to justify it really special. their valuation, And the food? They serve traditional so you don’t comfort food, but of an exceptionally fall into the trap high quality. Their open pastry kitchen of marketing for also gives a real insight into how too much. these creations come to life. Shenagh The best thing? It has to be the Richardson fresh pastries baked fresh on Head of Savills site. That and their delicious Barnes coffee – the perfect antidote for any cold winter morning.

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A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 418 offices across 60 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience. To arrange a free market appraisal, please call us on 020 7768 0994 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth

Guide price: £1,495,000

Trefoil Road, Wandsworth SW18 A beautifully refurbished Victorian house with a south facing garden. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, cellar/utility room, eaves storage, landscaped garden. EPC: D. Approximately: 187.3 sq m (2,016 sq ft). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 7768 0994

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Guide price: £1,350,000

Buckmaster Road, Wandsworth SW11 A beautifully presented mid-terraced Victorian house, ideally located between the commons with a south facing garden. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, WC, roof terrace, eaves storage, garden. EPC: E. Approximately 158 sq m (1,701 sq ft). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 7768 0994

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A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 418 offices across 60 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience. To arrange for a free market appraisal, please call us on 020 3641 5936 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea

Guide price: £1,150,000

Heath Road, Battersea SW11 A charming Victorian house with over 1,200 sq. ft on Heath Road, just on the edge of the sought after Diamond Conservation Area. Master suite, 2 further bedrooms, bathroom, w/c, reception room, kitchen, garden. EPC: E. Approximately 113 sq m (1,216 sq ft). battersea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5936

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Guide price: £1,150,000

Mandeville Courtyard, Battersea SW11 A unique loft style split-level apartment fully refurbished and finished to exacting standards. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception/dining room, kitchen, pantry, porter. EPC: E. Approximately 109 sq m (1,181 sq ft). battersea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5936

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Omega Building, Riverside West SW18 Stunning three bedroom flat in riverside development in Wandsworth A desirable penthouse apartment with views of the Thames and London skyline. It includes a generous wrap around terrace providing plenty of light and benefits from 24 hour concierge. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen/reception, large terrace. EPC: C. Approximately 101 sq m (1,087 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 978 years remaining

Guide price: £1,150,000

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FOUND. Your perfect tenant. Let with Knight Frank.

To find out how we can help you please contact us KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea battrsealettings@knightfrank.com 020 3551 4456

Guide price: £1,400 per week

Cambridge Road, Battersea SW11 A wonderful six bedroom period family home, along the desirable Cambridge Road. 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, utility room, basement storage and a large garden. EPC: D. Approximately 229 sq m (2,467 sq ft). battersealettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3551 4456

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. There will also be a £48 charge to register your deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme if applicable. (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees.

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Guide price: £650 per week

Exchange Gardens, Keybridge House SW8 Brand new apartment in the newly built Keybridge House on the edge of Nine Elms. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/reception room and a private terrace. EPC: B. Approximately 79.92 sq m (860 sq ft). battersealettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3551 4456

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FOUND. Your perfect tenant. Let with Knight Frank.

To find out how we can help you please contact us KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside

riversidelettings@knightfrank.com 020 3589 4028

Guide price: £895 per week

Montevetro, Battersea SW11 Modern apartment located on the sixth floor with 180 degree views of the River Thames. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, reception room and a private terrace. EPC: D. Approximately 125 sq m (1,346 sq ft) riversidelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3589 4028

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Guide price: £895 per week

Corniche, Albert Embankment SE1 Brand new apartment in the newly built Corniche Building located on the 12th flooor. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/reception room and a private balcony with panoramic views of the River Thames and Westminster. EPC: B. Approximately 73.64 sq m (793 sq ft) riversidelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3589 4028

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FOUND. Your perfect tenant. Let with Knight Frank. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge. With a global network of 418 offices over 60 countries we can showcase your property to the widest possible audience. If you are considering renting your property this year, please contact us on 020 3641 7650 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings.

Guide price: £865 per week

Arcadian Place, Southfields SW18 A fantastically modern town house situated within a private development, close to Southfields tube station. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, private rear garden and off street parking. EPC: C. Approximately 158.5 sq m (1,707 sq ft). wimbledonlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 7650

All potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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Guide price: £520 per week

Upper Richmond Road, Putney SW15 Stunning third floor apartment within this new development in Putney. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan reception room and kitchen, private balcony, communal roof terrace, gym and underground parking. EPC: B. Approximately 61.2 sq m (659 sq ft). wimbledonlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 7650

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The best properties on your doorstep

Exceptional period family home Burghley Road, SW19 3 reception rooms, open plan kitchen/dining room, master suite with dressing room, 4/5 further bedrooms, 2 further family bathrooms, study, garden with terrace, off-street parking, 358 sq m (3,854 sq ft), EPC=D

Offers in excess of ÂŁ3.75 million | Freehold

Enviably situated flat Prince Of Wales Drive, SW11 Reception room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, family bathroom, balcony overlooking Battersea Park, 64 sq m (692 sq ft), EPC=C

Guide ÂŁ799,950 | Share of Freehold

Meet the team James Morrison Savills Wimbledon 020 8971 8121 jmorrison@savills.com

Drew Zendra Savills Northcote Road 020 3428 2222 dzendra@savills.com

Adam Dryden-Peck Savills Battersea Park 020 3402 1900 adpeck@savills.com

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Savills Battersea Park

020 3402 1900

Savills Northcote Road

020 3430 6900

Savills Wimbledon

020 8971 8111

Immaculate flat with terrace Danvers Avenue, SW11 Open plan living/dining room, bedroom, bathroom, terrace, 57 sq m (618 sq ft), EPC=B

Guide ÂŁ499,999 | Leasehold Approx. 123 years remaining

Delightful split level flat Shrubbery Road, SW16 Open plan kitchen/reception room, split level, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, 66 sq m (711 sq ft), EPC=E

Guide ÂŁ465,000 | Leasehold Approx. 93 years remaining

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HEADS-UP GOODISH NEWS

ccording to research by Knight Frank average prices in prime central London declined 0.7% in the year to this January – further evidence, they say, that the annual declines recorded over the last 20 months have bottomed out. Tom Bill, head of London residential research at Knight Frank, says: “An analysis of supply and demand indicators over the last five years indicates that 2017 marked a turning point for the prime central London property market. Average prices for homes valued at £10 million or more recorded a 0.2% rise in the year to January, the first increase recorded in this price bracket for almost two years.”

WHHEEE The Knight Frank Ski team recently sponsored and took part in the 19th City Ski Championships in the Swiss resort of Verbier. The racing this year was extremely competitive and the team, led by Fulham Office Head James Davies, posted two good results. The team won the combined ‘fastest team’ award and James Davies, Ski Team Captain, placed second fastest overall in the Giant Slalom. The team also came second (by only 1km!) in a charity distance event. The event is supported by over 150 participants of the financial district, including well-known firms such as Accenture, Deloitte, Lloyds of London and Maseco Private Wealth (who are now all walking around sporting Knight Frank gloves & Knight Frank sunglasses!).

James Davies (second from left) with Knight Frank colleagues, Kathryn Cripps, Oliver Sadler and James Woolley

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inleigh Folkard & Hayward aims to raise £80,000 in 2018 for its charity partnership with London Youth. The target is a 33% increase on the amount raised in 2017 for the charity, which supports a network of diverse community youth groups and clubs across London. Julian Peak, Sales Director at KFH, said: “We’re excited to get the second year of our partnership with London Youth underway. The first year was a great success with lots of money raised, vital support provided to clubs and groups in need.” Rosemary Watt-Wyness, CEO of London Youth, comments: “We are hugely pleased to be working with KFH. Over 2017 they helped us raise an amazing £63,000 to support children and young people in London. With 700,000 children in London living below the poverty line this couldn’t be more important. The money raised by KFH in 2017 was split across London Youth and member clubs. The Avenues Youth Project used its donation to equip a recording studio and pay for a youth worker. Streatham Youth and Community Trust upgraded its IT. London Basketball Association, used cash to help to fund their five week summer camp for 100 young people each week.

BETTERBATTERSEA Residents in Battersea are being canvassed for their views on proposals to revitalise and smarten up their high street. Wandsworth Council has launched a public consultation on plans to improve the southern section of Battersea High Street between its junctions with Battersea Park Road and Simpson Street. Under the plans the high street would remain essentially vehicle free but with better paving, less street furniture and a dozen new trees. Parking provision would be retained for the existing businesses but relocated to provide improved space for pedestrians and cyclists. Cllr Kim Caddy, Wandsworth’s cabinet member for employment, skills and business development added: “Local businesses have been calling for the high street to get a facelift and we’ve listened to what they’ve told us and drawn up a set of proposals we hope will meet with their approval. Our aim is to improve the look and feel of the high street, encourage shoppers to visit and support its economic growth and activity.”

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WORD ON THE STREET With buyers being “very choosy” in the current market, how do you secure a sale? SAM SPROSTON KNIGHT FRANK

PETERMANS PRIZE Peterman Associates were commended as Silver Regional Lettings Winners for London, at the The Guild of Property Professionals gala dinner and awards ceremony, held at County Hall, London last month. The awards were presented after The Guild of Property Professionals Annual Conference, where new strategies were revealed to keep the brand at the cutting edge. The awards were sponsored by The Telegraph. This year, the awards were powered in part by The ESTAS, the only industry awards based solely on customer reviews. Simon Brown from The ESTAS says: “Integrating customer feedback into The Guild’s judging process demonstrates how important customer experience is to The Guild and makes these awards more valuable than ever. Many congratulations to all the winners.” Wendy Peterman, director of Petermans, says: “We are thrilled to receive this award, which is a culmination of all our hard work over the last 12 months. I am so proud of the team and all their hard work.”

TOPPING IDEA The first phase of one of the biggest council house building programmes in the country has been announced, with hundreds of new homes proposed at discounted rates to rent and buy for people working or living in Wandsworth. The £150million Building Homes for Wandsworth People was launched last year. The plan is to build 1,000 new homes, of which more than half will be available at discounted rates. Rented council homes will be available from 35% of market rents while shared ownership housing will help people buy for a fraction of the usual deposit. Innovative ways of delivering this include providing new homes on top of existing blocks, which replaces old roofs at no cost to residents, and can reduce service charge by spreading it among a greater number of households. The revenue from the sales will be reinvested in building more homes for local people at discounted rates. With shared ownership, buyers only pay a deposit on the value of the percentage being bought, so a 5% deposit on a 25% share works out as a 1.25% deposit on the total property value. Shared ownership can also work out cheaper than renting privately.

On the whole I haven’t met many unfastidious buyers! With the higher levels of stamp duty levied these days there is extra pressure to purchase the right house. Price is obviously the biggest factor here as get it wrong and no one will view, let alone buy but it’s not the only thing that will help secure a sale. We would advise anything from redecorating to home staging (we have our own in-house Knight Frank interiors department) but do what you can to help yourself. Declutter, clean the windows, tidy up and call Knight Frank to get honest, reliable advice.

PAUL WESTWOOD RAMPTON BASELEY Despite the ‘bareish’ outlook on London property in general our local market is still incredibly active. Most buyers just want to see value for money and setting an unrealistic asking price can be more detrimental to securing a sale than any amount of clutter or scuffed paintwork. (Which? magazine actually did some research last year that found that asking as little as 5% too much can result in you achieving up to 7% less than you would at a realistic asking price.) Potential sellers should really look to position themselves as “best in class”. Simply put, if you have the best house, at the best price (and with the best agent, which we will obviously say is us!) then you should be able to secure a sale at a good price.

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Proudly celebrating seven years of success! Here’s what our agents are saying... “I have known Alison for over 25 years and have always appreciated her personal attention to detail. She’s shaped South into the premiere advertising option – particularly for special or luxury houses. The editorial aspect of the magazine makes it compelling for readers and the fact that South is exclusively property oriented precisely targets potential buyers. The quality of the magazine and its excellent production values really show our houses at their very best – and that is why we take 9 pages every month. Last – but certainly not least – our clients have been delighted with the exposure in what can only be described as the ‘Vogue of Property Magazines’!” GUY LEANING, DIRECTOR, ROBERT HOLMES, COOMBE

“London Property South continues to be THE property publication locally and oﬀers our clients excellent exposure. Congratulations on another sterling year Alison and team.” ROBERT FRENCH, PARTNER, OFFICE HEAD, KNIGHT FRANK, CLAPHAM

“Congratulations SOUTH and especially Alison. We are proud to be associated with the best property magazine in the area and look forward to celebrating many more years of success.” SAM SPROSTON, PARTNER, OFFICE HEAD, KNIGHT FRANK WANDSWORTH

“We’ve advertised in London Property South from its launch. Alison is organised, approachable and has a thoroughly deep understanding of property marketing. The magazine is an impressive publication and we use it to great success on valuations when pitching for business. In the digital age of property marketing, there is still worth in using print channels if the editorial content is of seductively high quality and the magazine’s distribution puts your stock under prospective buyers’ noses. This publication works for us.” JANE ROBATHAN, MARKETING MANAGER, ROY BROOKS

“Thank you for another year of South magazine. The editorial is always relevant and up to date. A great reference for buyers starting their search.” ROBIN CHATWIN, HEAD OF SOUTH WEST LONDON RESIDENTIAL, SAVILLS

“Many congratulations to South magazine on its 7 birthday. We are delighted with the quality of the magazine, its distribution span and its varied and interesting content. Our adverts always shine in the magazine which makes us and our clients very happy. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job and here’s to another 7 successful years.” ALEXANDRA ATTWOOD, BRANCH MANAGER, WINKWORTH STREATHAM

“Congratulations Alison – I cannot believe it has been 7 years since launch. The magazine is looking great and seems to be going from strength to strength with every passing issue. You can count on our continuing support.” AUSTIN THOROGOOD, DIRECTOR, JOHN THOROGOOD

“We have been advertising with South magazine since its inception seven years ago and since then our business has grown, along with the magazine. We have got to know Alison and the team at South and have always enjoyed a huge amount of support from an editorial point of view and we have an excellent rapport in our business relationship.” JOEL BASELEY, DIRECTOR, RAMPTON BASELEY

“We really enjoy working with London Property South and always receive a fantastic service from the team. It’s one of the go-to magazines for information on property, so is a great place for us to showcase our clients’ properties to an engaged audience. The excellent editorial opportunities also allow us to share our views and insights on the market, which helps the readership make more informed decisions.” MARCUS FLACKS, MARKETING DIRECTOR, MARSH & PARSONS

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“Seven years on and still going strong producing a wonderful magazine! Congratulations to Alison and everyone at London Property South. Time has ﬂown and it’s a pleasure to work with you Alison. I have no doubt that the magazine will continue to be successful year after year. Congratulations!” CHARLES WELLER, MANAGING DIRECTOR, PALACE GATES LETTINGS

“Alison, it’s amazing that its now seven years since you started the Magazine! London Property South is without doubt the leading monthly magazine with it’s perfect mix of advertising and editorial content. Happy Seventh Birthday!. I look forward to enjoying your continued success for many many more years to come.” JOHN CHASE, DIRECTOR, FIRST UNION

“Congratulations to Alison and her team at London Property South on reaching their 7th anniversary. This magazine has tremendous support from our clients who love the editorial content as well as seeing their properties advertised in the magazine. It is the number one place for my team at Wimbledon to advertise in. I wish you continued success and continued growth in your readership numbers.”

“As Octagon return to London this year with exciting new launches in both Wimbledon and Fulham, London Property South is the ideal publication to showcase our properties and target potential buyers. It is a joy to read each month, with insightful and interesting market comments from industry experts alongside a fantastic range of available properties.”

DOMINIC PASQUA, PARTNER, OFFICE HEAD, KNIGHT FRANK, WIMBLEDON

KATE HANCOCK, GROUP MARKETING MANAGER, OCTAGON

“Happy 7th birthday London Property South! – thanks for all the wonderful publications representing our clients beautiful homes. With such interesting editorials and articles about fun local attractions, businesses and hidden gems our area. It’s always a pleasure to read.”

”Congratulations on your 7th year. You have made a superb job of getting a really professional looking high end magazine out to so many people and it has not only helped the properties in our area but also our agency. Well done Alison!”

MATTHEW SMITH, PARTNER, OFFICE HEAD, KNIGHT FRANK RIVERSIDE, BATTERSEA

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This elegant, late Georgian house has a ravishing 250ft garden, five big bedrooms, three handsome receptions, an eat-in kitchen and a beautiful interior. Upstairs are two bathrooms, an ensuite shower room and a rear balcony. Just a short walk away from Blackheath Village, trains and excellent schools.

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NEO GEORGIAN GEM The final touches are being made to this fabulous house by renowned developers Avicam, to create a substantial six bedroom detached house of immense quality

adogan House offers more than 8,000 sq ft of elegant living space including five reception rooms and seven bathrooms, all set within a westerly-facing landscaped garden in a plot of nearly half an acre. The house is built to the highest standards and offers wonderful space on the ground floor and above, making it ideal for both entertaining and also as a fabulous family home. From the minute you walk into the hall with its double-height galleried landing the attention to detail and finish is obvious. The house has underfloor heating throughout and air conditioning to the principal rooms and the whole of the top floor. The ceiling heights and over-height doors add to the sense of space and grandeur. There are feature coffers within many of the ceilings creating atmospheric lighting. The whole house has a Control 4 home automation system to control security, heating, ventilation, cooling, lighting and AV features. A special feature is a lift that serves all three floors. Cadogan House is a truly exceptional house, which will be finished this June.

It stands on a private road – the hidden gem of the Coombe area, a private estate of just 33 houses, discretely located off Kingston Hill. The estate is within easy reach of Richmond Park, Kingston and Wimbledon Village. The area offers a wide range of recreational activities including boating on the River Thames. There are eight prestigious golf courses between Coombe, Wimbledon and Richmond, with tennis, squash and fitness at the Roehampton Club and David Lloyd Leisure Centre (as well as the All England Club in Wimbledon), horse riding in Richmond Park, horse racing at Sandown, Ascot and Kempton Park, quality theatre in Richmond and Wimbledon and numerous superb restaurants, boutiques and shops. In the Coombe/Wimbledon area there are some excellent schools in the private and public sector including Rokeby, Kings College, Wimbledon High, Holy Cross and Marymount.

‘On a private road on the exclusive Coombe Ridings’

Cadogan House, Kingston upon Thames, price on application, Robert Holmes & Company Coombe 020 8947 1100

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ADMIRABLE ABBEVILLE In the heart of the desirable Abbeville Village, this exceptional family home has over 2,200 sq ft of well proportioned accommodation over three floors

he handsome Victorian semidetached residence has been beautifully renovated and redesigned by the current owners and a renowned interior designer to create an elegant and and stylish home. It has featured in House and Garden magazine. At the front there is a wonderful double reception room with a bay window, high ceilings, period fireplaces and sophisticated cornicing. To the rear is a generous, extended Shaker-style kitchen and dining room with a centre island and ample entertaining space. Two skylights fill the room with natural light and French doors open out to the pretty south-west garden. The fabulous master bedroom with a large en suite bathroom is on the first floor, along with a second double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a guest cloakroom. Three more bedrooms are on the top floor, all with fitted storage, and a family shower

room. The house also has a 21 sq ft cellar. It is set on a fantastic tree-lined avenue in the heart of Abbeville Village, making it ideally located for the local shops and restaurants of Abbeville Road. It is also close to classes in health, fitness and yoga, while the open spaces of Clapham Common are a short jog away. Nearby Clapham South underground station provides an easy commute into the City, West End and Canary Wharf. There are a number of outstanding schools in the area, including Clapham Manor Primary School, Parkgate House School, Eaton House The Manor School, Macaulay Church of England School, Ecole de Wix Primary School, Lark Hall Primary School and Broomwood Hall School.

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CONTEMPORARY LOOK This unique, end-of-terrace, period house has been re-modelled to create an impressive contemporary interior with an attractive mix of modern design and original Victorian features

here are four bedrooms with two bathrooms, a generous and welcoming reception room, a kitchen and a superb 40ft long south-facing garden. The garden has a paved patio area with space to dine and a barbecue, plus a lawn and exotic plantings. Inside, the house retains many period features including gorgeous Victorian fireplaces. The sparkling, metallic-look kitchen is on the first floor with great views over

the garden and with a separate staircase leading down to it. Shamrock Street is a quiet residential road off Clapham Manor Street, in the heart of the Old Town. Clapham Common’s Northern line service is the nearest Tube station, and the mainline station at Clapham High Street runs into Victoria and London Bridge.

‘The house retains many period features’

Shamrock Street, Clapham, SW4, £1,295,000, Marsh & Parsons Clapham 020 7501 3666

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WIMBLEDON VILLAGE

Â£4,500,000

A lovely Arts and Crafts style house built in 1909 occupying a wonderful plot of approximately 0.32 acre with beautifully landscaped gardens in the very heart of Wimbledon Village. Extending to over 6,600 square feet the house was converted in 1964 into 3 large apartments to provide ample living space for 3 families the property now has planning permission to reinstate it to its former glory as an exceptional family home. Embodying many of the characteristic features of the Arts and Crafts movement there is also planning consent for further enlargement.

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Q&A ASKTHEEXPERT

What are the key questions to ask an agent when looking for a home to rent?

Piers Mallitte, Lettings Manager Marsh & Parsons Brixton

n the same way that buying a house is a big decision, finding a home to rent can be incredibly daunting. Whether it’s your first home or your fifth, there are several key questions that you should ask to ensure you have all the information necessary to make the right decision. Whilst the basic questions are important, such as ‘how much is it on the market for?’, ‘what furniture comes with it?’ and ‘when’s the move date?’ and are the non-negotiables when looking for a property, digging a little deeper will always benefit you in your search. We’ve identified three key topics that you should focus on:

COUNCIL TAX & BILLS Asking your agent about how much council tax will be as well as a rough estimate for bills can help you when calculating your available budget. Councils charge different amounts, so if the property falls in a lower band, such as Wandsworth, you can use these savings to perhaps adjust your budget.

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omplete with a smart patio garden, this fantastic one bedroom apartment, located in a superb new-build block, is ideally close to both Stockwell and Brixton underground stations. There is a spacious reception room with a contemporary open-plan and fully-fitted kitchen. The reception room then leads out onto a sizeable patio garden. The bathroom is also of a good size and luxuriously finished. The bedroom offers in-built storage as well as access onto the patio. Underground parking spaces can be rented in the building, Lidcote House is a smart, modern development overlooking a park, within walking distance to the sought after amenities of Brixton. Transport links are plentiful with a choice of Stockwell Underground Station on both the Victoria and Northern Lines and Brixton on the Victoria Line. Lidcote House, SW9, £390 per week, Marsh & Parsons 020 7733 4595

PIN-POINT ‘MAKE OR BREAK’ FACTORS The London property market is renowned for being extremely competitive, so defining the must-haves, and those factors you’re willing to compromise on, will save you a lot of time. For example, if commute time is top of your list, make sure you ask about transport links and where to find alternative routes if the Underground or Overground is out of service. DETERMINE WHAT THE LANDLORD IS LOOKING FOR Use your agent’s knowledge of what the landlord is looking for to make your offer look more attractive. Asking simple questions such as ‘what offers have been rejected based on price?’, ‘does the landlord have a preference on move date or conditions?’ and ‘what’s the current tenant paying?’, will help you determine what the landlord wants and what you should offer.

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NEWHOMES UPDATE Tim Banks, Octagon CEO, introduces two exceptional developments in London

ith the onset of Spring, there always seems to be a renewed appetite for changes in the house, if not changing the house itself. Put it down to the increasing daylight hours, where everything is seen more clearly, and for longer. Sometimes re-decoration or a new kitchen is simply not enough, eclipsed by the yearning for more living space, a bigger garden, and a location within easy reach of local schools. Ticking all three of these boxes was certainly the case for our latest four purchasers, who have all exchanged or completed on their new Octagon home since the start of the New Year. They are now looking forward to experiencing their ultimate family house, with generous living space and entertaining areas, lavishly landscaped gardens, and the added bonus that the car run for next school term will take minutes, not hours. This year we have returned to London, with two exceptional developments. There is the imminent opening of our recently renovated Grade II listed period mansion, Eagle House, set in the heart of Wimbledon Village. The historic Blue Plaque Jacobean property has been skilfully converted into eight grand apartments, retaining many exquisite features such as elaborate plasterwork ceilings and stained glass mullioned windows, cleverly combined with contemporary kitchens, bathrooms and the latest

technology. The rarity value of owning a home in one of the Village’s oldest buildings has generated a very healthy viewing list, and we cannot wait to show them round once the show apartment is ready. We have also just launched Bishops Row, located in a prime conservation area in Fulham adjacent the River Thames. This grand terrace of nine super-sized townhouses have sweeping views towards the Thames and Barnes Wetland Centre from their secluded balconies or rooftop terraces. Offering between 4,375-6,150 sq ft of internal space, as well as featuring 4-5 bedrooms, these are deceptively large properties, and all with exceptional interior features and entertainment suites featuring gyms and wine rooms, sunken covered courtyard gardens, and open plan contemporary kitchens opening onto secluded private gardens – guide prices start from £4.995m. As the new homes were just a 10-minute walk up river from the legendary Michelin star River Café, we decided to open the showhouse in great culinary style, with a delicious Italian breakfast prepared and served by our charming new restaurant neighbours in our lofty, lightfilled kitchen. With bright Spring sunshine streaming in through the full width glass doors, the mixed aromas of River Café coffee, freshly sliced prosciutto and oven warm Amalfi lemon polenta cake, our guests lingered to enjoy a perfect slice of Mediterranean living.

Octagon CEO Tim Banks addressing press at the exclusive launch of Bishops Row. View from the top floor Master Suite at Bishops Row, Fulham – Octagon's latest launch of nine luxury townhouses

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oung couple Annie Duffy 27, and her partner Stevie Young 29, have bought a three bedroom apartment at The Triangle, in Crystal Palace, moving on from their two bedroom, ex-council flat in Clapham. Annie says: “We felt we had grown out of our flat in Clapham as we didn’t have much space. We wanted a new build or something we could move into straight away that didn’t need any work, especially after doing up our first flat.” “As soon as we saw The Triangle we knew it was for us. We love the buzz of the area and the train links from Gipsy Hill. Iit was good value and we have got a lot of space for our money.” The Triangle is a boutique development of five, two and three bedroom apartments and two, two bedroom duplex apartments by Hambridge Homes. Just two now remain for sale. Every apartment has a private balcony. Externally, The Triangle features a curved façade completed in a yellow

stock brick and grey zinc. Each apartment provides generous open plan living with unique layouts and high specification interiors with LED downlighting, video entry system and a fully fitted alarm for extra security. The living/kitchen/dining area and entrance hall feature hardwood parquet flooring, balconies feature timber decking with ambient lighting. The contemporary German engineered Pronorm fitted kitchens have Corian worktops with integrated appliances by Smeg including a fridge/freezer, oven, microwave, hob, cooker hood, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Secure parking spaces, which are available with some apartments, are accessed via the gated entrance and residents will appreciate the private rear garden, lift and bicycle storage.

All but one of the new one-bedroom apartments at 330 Clapham Road have been sold – but the good news is that four-bedroom and three-bedroom houses and two-bedroom flats are still available. Altogether the gated development has 20, three or four bedroom houses offering great value for the square footage. Each house has an allocated parking space and a private garden. Alex Greaves, head of sales at Marsh & Parsons, says: “Stockwell has outperformed the rest of the Capital – house prices in SW9 have increased by 67 per cent since 2010 compared with the Greater London average of 44 per cent. New build family housing in the area is a rarity, and we are seeing healthy demand from owner occupiers who want the benefits of spacious, open plan living with sizeable gardens and the open spaces of Clapham Common close by.” 330 Clapham Road, Stockwell, SW9, two bedroom flats from £672,500, houses from £995,000, Marsh & Parsons 0207 368 4830

The Triangle, Crystal Palace, two beds from £565,000, Pedder, 020 7738 6839 or www.thetriangle-se27.com

2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments from £779,000 The Revelstoke, Revelstoke Road, Southfields SW18 Contact the new homes specialists on 020 8879 9099 www.lauristons.com

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Naturally bespoke At Octagon, we have nearly 40 years experience and an unrivalled reputation for building magnificent, one-of-a-kind homes with the finest contemporary materials. Our discreet bespoke service provides expert advice, support and ingenuity throughout every step of the design and build process. We have a highly skilled in-house team of architects, interior designers and project managers, who interpret our clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; particular style and tastes, making the journey from planning to completion an unforgettable and enjoyable experience. Whether you have a piece of land already secured, wish to replace an existing property or completely renovate your current home, Octagon Bespoke can help you transform your vision into something truly unique. Bespoke projects start from ÂŁ1m.

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hy now may be the time to remortgage. At the end of last year, Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, said that ‘further modest increases’ in interest rates were likely in an attempt to bring inflation back down to its 2 per cent target. November 2017’s quarter-point increase in the Bank of England Base Rate had indeed already acted as a warning to some that interest rates are not going to stay at record lows forever. More recently, the signals from Threadneedle Street suggest the next rise may be sooner than they had previously thought. If your current mortgage deal is coming to an end, you are on your lender’s standard variable rate (SVR) or you are keen to switch to a lower rate in anticipation of future rate rises, now may be the time to consider remortgaging. Competition between lenders is strong and there are plenty of great deals out there. The cheapest rates are available to those with a sizeable deposit or similar level of equity in their home. Fixed-rate mortgages are proving particularly popular because they are competitively priced while also giving peace of mind as they protect borrowers from interest rate rises. However, it is important not to fix for longer than you are absolutely sure about or you may have to pay a hefty early repayment charge (ERC) to get out of the mortgage during the fixed period. Base-rate tracker mortgages are another option. These may be cheaper than fixes, at least initially, but your monthly payments will increase should interest rates rise. It may be worth considering an ERC-free deal, enabling you to switch to a fixed rate if rates rise without paying a penalty to do so.

MONEY MATTERS

GARETH LOWMAN SPF PRIVATE CLIENTS

ALOAN TIMEBOMB

1.09% 2.5 years

orrowers with interest-only loans have long been a concern for the Financial Conduct Authority which called them a ticking timebomb in 2012 and their warnings still stand. The problem, it says, is that people do not have a plan in place to pay off the capital sum they borrowed when their mortgage expires. Although they are no longer as popular as they were during the property market’s boom years, they still account for about a fifth of outstanding loans and almost a quarter of them are held by lowerincome borrowers. For City workers who earn big bonuses which are used to pay off chunks of the capital, there is no problem but for others the alternative is often to sell up to clear the debt.

The rate on Santander’s two-year fixed rate mortgage for borrowers with a 40 per cent deposit

The length of time it would take to save £9,000 if you put away £300 a month

NUMBERCRUNCHING

£600 £3.31b

The monthly saving on the best fixedrate mortgage on a £400,000 loan compared with the Halifax standard rate

The amount borrowed by firsttime buyers in London last summer, up 15 per cent

BESTBUYMORTGAGES

Fixed Rates

Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

Sainsbury’s Bank

1.19%

3/31/2020

4.24%

3.7%

60%

n/a

2%/1% until 31/03/20. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£745 Product Fee

£100

Mx £1m. Free Valuation. Free legals for remortgages.

Santander

1.25%

5/2/2020

4.74%

4.2%

75%

n/a

3% until 02/05/20. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1499 Product Fee £225

Min/Max loan £250k / £1.5m. Free Valuation. Free legals for remortgages.

Principality BS

1.65%

4/30/2023

4.90%

3.7%

65%

n/a

5/5/3/3/1% until 30/04/23. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1395 Product Fee £155

Mx £750k. Purchase Only

TSB Bank

2.34%

4/30/2028

3.99%

3.0%

60%

n/a

6/6/6/6/6/5/4/3/2/1% until 30/04/28. 5% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£995 Product Fee

Purchase Only. Remortgage (Free Valuation & Legals) @ 2.39%

Source: SPF Private Clients

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22/02/2018 08:24

NONEEDFORPANIC Duncan Farmer looks at the eﬀects of recent stock market falls

he sudden and dramatic falls in world stock markets and the strong hints by Mark Carney, the governor of the Bank of England, that interest rates would be rising soon this year and again next has created some panic among investors and borrowers. However, Ray Boulger, a mortgage market commentator with John Charcol the broker, says that we need not worry. “Despite the sharp rise in gilt yields and swap rates over the last month, marketwide competition among lenders has resulted in several lenders cutting rates and with longer term interest rates now falling back, this will reduce any pressure to increase the cost of fixed rate mortgages,” he says. “Should the equity market rout go too far, there is a potential risk of investors getting nervous enough to pull capital out of the market. However, we are not close to that happening and even if it were to occur, central banks would no doubt

pump liquidity into the system.” His point on competition is well made. A look at the best-buy tables has twoyear fixed rate mortgages available from Sainsbury’s Bank at 1.3 per cent, Tesco at 2.04 per cent and Santander at 1.69 per cent for borrowers with a 25 per cent deposit. The Tesco and Santander loans do not even come with arrangement fees, so look particularly attractive and if you have a 40 per cent deposit Santander will offer you 1.09 per cent. Bearing in mind that most experts believe the Bank of England base rate will rise two or possibly three times within the next year, the savings could be huge. Add to that the fact that anyone coming off a fixed rate soon would almost certainly be paying their lender’s standard variable rate – Halifax is charging 3.99 percent – and as its name suggests the rate you pay will vary in line the base rate. The difference on a £400,000 repayment loan between the low Santander rate and the Halifax standard-variable rate is about £600 a month.

GOODSAVE!

oneyfacts, the financial data website, has unveiled tips for people want to buy their first home and need to save for a deposit, but the advice is good for anyone looking to set aside cash for any purpose, such as saving for a bigger home or paying off a bit extra on the mortgage. The key it says, is to know how much you need – easily calculated by working out the price you’d have to pay for a house and how much you could borrow as a percentage of that. Be realistic, it says, about how much you can afford to tuck away each month – one way I’ve found useful is to keep a diary of every penny you spend over a month and then decide what you can do without in the following months. And to ensure that you stick to your plan set up a direct debit or standing order into a savings account. Finding one that pays a decent rate of interest is another challenge, but as you are unlikely to need the cash for a couple of years you should get a better return.

Variable Rates Lender

Rate

Until

Rev. Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

HSBC Bank

1.24%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.94%

3.5%

65%

n/a

None

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

Mx £5m. Free valuation. Free Legals for remortgages

HSBC Bank

1.34%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.94%

3.6%

75%

n/a

None

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

Mx £2m. Free valuation. Free Legals for remortgages

Coventry BS

1.64%

Variable rate for term

n/a

1.7%

50%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

£125

Mx £1m. Free Valuation. Free legals for remortgages.

HSBC Bank

1.49%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.94%

3.8%

85%

n/a

None

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

Mx £400k. Free valuation. Free Legals for remortgages

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22/02/2018 08:25

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EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

COLOUR YOUR COMMON Bandstead beds, Clapham Common Sat 3 Mar, noon-3pm

Help Clapham Common Management Advisory Committee create a wildflower haven. Volunteer for ground preparation and planting, sow wildflowers seeds and enjoy tea and cake. More info or to donate to the project email ccmacvolunteers@gmail.com www.thisisclapham.co.uk/events/colour-your-common

HEAD OF THE RIVER RACE Mortlake to Putney Sun Mar 11,10.15am

Cheer on rowers on from around the globe from the riverbank as they race along the Thames in one of London’s longest-running sporting traditions. 400 crews compete in the 6.8k course, taking about two hours. www.horr.co.uk

ST PATRICK’S DAY Trafalgar Square Fri 16 Mar 16-Sun 19 Mar

A 3-day shindig, with a lively parade of music and ceilidh dancing, plus plenty of things to do for children from an Irish art exhibition and film festival to Irish walking tours. Traditional refreshments from the Irish Street Food Market.

OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE Sat 24 Mar 4.31pm and 5.31pm

One of the biggest free sporting spectacles in London. Watch the two crews from Oxford and Cambridge battle it out on the Thames during The Cancer Research UK Men’s Boat Race and the Women’s Boat Race between Putney and Mortlake. www.theboatrace.org

Name Matthew Scott Estate Agent Knight Frank, Esher Position Senior Sales Negotiator Where do you live?

Fetcham, a village in Surrey

What and where was your first London home?

I rented a three bedroom house with a couple of friends in Battersea whilst working in London

Favourite open space in London?

Richmond Park, where you can often find me walking my dog Milly

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I completed a Man Vs Food burger eating challenge in 6 minutes 36 seconds and have the T-shirt to prove it

Tell us something that would surprise people about you.

In my spare time I manage and play for a local football team

Aside from property what’s your most expensive purchase?

A four week holiday, where I went to visit my girlfriend who was travelling on the other side of the world

Favourite book, film or album now?

Not quite a film but Peaky Blinders is definitely my favourite series

What did you want to be when you were growing up? Like most young boys I wanted to be a footballer

What three things would take to a desert island? A crate of Corona, some sun cream and a good book

HORNIMAN MUSEUM

Until Sun 28 October

Be dazzled by how colours are made and perceived, discover how animals use colour to attract and hide, and how different colours mean many different things for people across the planet. Full of family-friendly displays and interactive games including an Art Machine for you to create your own vibrant masterpiece, a Mood Room with multi-coloured lights, and a Colour Café to learn why only certain colours tempt our taste buds. www.horniman.ac.uk

What is your most treasured possession? My two-year-old cockapoo named Milly

What is top of your bucket list?

A roadtrip in a campervan around New Zealand

Who would you like to stuck in a lift with? Frank Lampard, my favourite footballer of all time

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

Dip and Flip burger restaurant in Battersea, if you haven’t been you must go

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22/02/2018 08:27

Dorset Road, Wimbledon SW19

Guide Price: ÂŁ1,885,000 Freehold

This modern detached family home set within one of Merton Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier roads. The property features a stunning dual aspect reception room with full height bi-folding doors allowing you to bring your well-kept rear garden into your home during the spring and summer months, as well as a second reception room and an entrance hall with a double height ceiling and glass balustrades to the landings allowing natural light to flow through. The 5 bedrooms include a master suite to the second floor with a dressing room and large en-suite bathroom, 3 further bathrooms and an additional downstairs w/c. Dorset Road is conveniently located for access to public transport via the Merton Park tram stop and the Northern Line tube station. EPC EER B.

Wimbledon Sales: 020 8946 9468

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Balham Balham 020 020 8772 8772 9373 9373 balham@lauristons.com balham@lauristons.com

Battersea Battersea 020 020 7978 7978 5800 5800 battersea@lauristons.com battersea@lauristons.com

Kennington Kennington 020 020 7385 7385 2296 2296 kennington@lauristons.com kennington@lauristons.com

Land Land 020 020 8943 8943 2211 2211 land@lauristons.com land@lauristons.com

New New Homes Homes 020 020 8879 8879 9099 9099 newhomes@lauristons.com newhomes@lauristons.com

Putney Putney 020 020 8780 8780 8780 8780 putney@lauristons.com putney@lauristons.com

Wandsworth Wandsworth 020 020 8417 8417 8054 8054 wandsworth@lauristons.com wandsworth@lauristons.com

Wimbledon Wimbledon 020 020 8946 8946 9468 9468 wimbledon@lauristons.com wimbledon@lauristons.com

Gosberton Road, Balham SW12

Guide Price: ÂŁ1,670,000 Freehold

Meticulously renovated to a high specification throughout, this house of superlatives comprises entrance hallway leading to a double reception room with bay window and a door to a courtyard. There are four further double bedrooms and two bathrooms to complete this beautiful home. Ideally placed for Wandsworth Commonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s green open spaces, running routes and sports pitches along with the boutique shops and restaurants of Bellevue Road including the Michelin starred Chez Bruce, central Balham and Northcote Road. Local transport options are abundant and include Wandsworth Common station which links in to Victoria, Clapham Junction and Waterloo (0.3m) and Balham which has mainline train links to the South Coast and Gatwick along with the Northern Line underground (0.3m). EPC EER D. Balham Sales: 020 8772 9373

www.lauristons.com www.lauristons.com

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Carlton Drive, Putney SW15

Guide Price: ÂŁ770,000 Leasehold

An exceptionally spacious and bright ground floor apartment with private patio and off street parking situated in this highly convenient location.Offered to the market with no onward chain the accommodation offers a large entrance hallway, a fantastic reception room with bay window which floods the room with natural light, excellent master bedroom again with a large bay window, two further bedrooms, a modern kitchen with access to the patio garden, and two bathrooms. The property is situated just moments from Putney High Street with its array of bars, restaurants and shopping facilities, and is also just 0.3m from East Putney station and 0.4m from Putney Mainline station.For more information please contact Lauristons estate agents in Putney. EPC EER F.

Putney Sales: 020 8780 8780

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