Martyn Gerrard Property Review Magazine

SUMMER 2015

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BARNET • crouch end • east finchley • finchley central • north finchley • hendon • kentish town • mill hill • muswell hill • whetstone PropertyReview_JULY 2015_revised.indd 1

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E LECTION

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he launch of the Government’s Productivity Plan ‘Fixing the Foundations’ early in July put into effect a number of the housing policies announced in the Conservative election manifesto. This followed on from George Osborne’s budget where surprise announcements were made that will affect buy-to-let landlords. Current tax laws allow buy-to-let landlords to deduct some of the costs they incur including mortgage interest, when calculating the tax they pay on their rental income. For higher rate tax payers this means they can deduct 40% or 45%. Beginning in April 2017 and to be fully phased in by 2020 the maximum amount anyone can deduct will be capped at 20%.

Landlords of furnished properties have also been able to claim 10% of the rent for wear and tear. From April 2016 this will be abolished and a landlord will only be able to deduct costs they have actually incurred.

This announcement follows on from a warning from the Bank of England who noted in its recent Financial Stability Report that the rapid growth of buy-to-let mortgages could pose a risk to the UK’s financial stability. Despite this, taking into consideration rental growth as well as capital growth, buy-to-let still offers an excellent opportunity to the savvy investor.

The Productivity Plan brings in a number of pledges made in the run up to the election. The central thrust of Conservative housing policy is aimed at building more homes, which is to be commended. The root of our housing problems emanates from a lack of supply. Quite simply not enough homes are being built.

The new government is committed to protecting the Green Belt by prioritising the development of brownfield sites.The manifesto pledge was for 90% of suitable brownfield sites to have planning consent by 2020. There will be a register set up of suitable brownfield sites. Legislation will be brought in to grant automatic planning permission on sites identified in the register. Local Councils will be required to produce local plans for the homes local people need. If they don’t a

AF T ER MAT H new law will allow ministers to step in and impose a suitable housing plan.There will also be penalties on councils who fail to process planning applications on time.

Also announced is a change to the permitted development rules with the removal of the need for planning permission for upwards extensions for a limited number of stories, up to the height of an adjoining building – providing neighbours don’t object. In cases where there are objections, the application will be considered in the normal way.

A commitment to build 200,000 starter homes by 2020 was made by the Prime Minister in the election campaign.

The pre-election manifesto said these new homes will be offered at a 20% discount to First Time Buyers under the age of 40.

‘Help to Buy ISAs’ are being introduced that will see the government top up £50 for every £200 saved towards a deposit, up to a maximum of £3,000.’ These ‘ISA’s are being introduced in the autumn and will be available to those who have yet to buy their first home.

The ‘Help to Buy’ equity scheme which was first introduced in April 2013 will be extended to 2020. Under the scheme the government lends a buyer of a new build home up to 20% of the value leaving the buyer to find 5% as a deposit and the remaining 75% mortgage.

Another key policy is a change in the inheritance tax rules. Currently 40% tax is payable on an estate in excess of £325,000 per person. A ‘family home allowance’ will be introduced which will add a further £175,000 to the existing threshold. This will allow a person to pass property after their death tax-free up to the value of £500,000, or £1 millon for a couple.

Over the past decades governments of whatever colour have not faced up to the serious challenge of building the number of new homes needed to meet the ever growing demand. We trust that the announcements made to help meet the need for homes will be followed through.

page 2 • Election

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Simon Gerrard Immediate Past President NAEA

Simon’s Local Market Comment • page 3

simon’s LO CAL market com ment

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ollowing the election people are asking what a Conservative government will mean for the housing market. Firstly and most importantly, a majority government provides greater stability which in this case should mean a more settled and positive economic outlook with steady growth set to continue. The key to a healthy housing market is confidence and the removal of uncertainty will provide this.

The budget and the following announcements in the Productivity Plan have brought into effect many of the pledges made in the run up to the election.

The Stamp Duty reforms announced last December, which removed the slab structure, have already had a positive effect. The spectre of a ‘mansion tax’ being removed, whilst only affecting a small part of the market, should mean there is no blockage at the top end of the chain allowing greater movement and transactional levels throughout the market.

Anyone who had been holding back because of any doubts they had over the result of the election now have the confidence to move. In fact, in the week following the election we had the highest level of new purchasers registering with us. I am also pleased to say that we have seen an increase in homes coming onto the market with us although demand still greatly exceeds supply.

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Election Aftermath Simon’s Local Market Comment Barnet Office Marketing Your Property Crouch End Office East Finchley Office Video Showcasing Finchley Central Office North Finchley Office MG in the Community Hendon Office MG Website Update Focus on Kentish Town Kentish Town Office Mill Hill Office Pinnacle N10, Muswell Hill Muswell Hill Whetstone Office Commercial, Land & New Homes

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This confidence is typified by the many new developments that are being built and are coming to market.This includes two developments that we are dealing with. Clementine Court in Finchley Central and Pinnacle N10 in Muswell Hill. Both these prestigious developments are receiving a good deal of interest from both private buyers and buyto-let investors following their recent launches, and we have already agreed a number of off-plan reservations.

Traditionally the property market is thought to slow down in the summer months as people put buying and selling on the back burner and turn their minds to other things such as holidays and the Ashes. Families have the long summer holidays to contend with and keeping the children entertained. However, over recent years we have found July and August to be much busier than expected.

Buyers continue to register looking for a home and a canny seller will understand that with fewer properties coming to market, their home will attract much greater interest and therefore a much better price coming to the market now.

The Letting’s market has also picked up post election.

Some investors were holding off making new purchases and some were even ready to leave the letting market if the reforms to the private rented sector proposed by some parties at the election came into force. The Bank of England have recently signalled their concern over the speed that the buy-to-let sector is growing and may consider tighter lending controls if the market looks like it might be overheating. The plans unveiled in the budget to cap the tax relief of higher rate tax payers to 20% show that the government have taken heed of these warnings.

However, these changes will come into effect gradually between 2017 and 2020. Therefore, taking into account the excellent mortgage rates available to landlords and the potential increase in rental income, as more tenants come to the market than rental property becomes available together with forecast capital growth, there are still many opportunities for a savvy investor.

With this in mind we are launching our “ MG Landlord Investors Club” so if you are thinking of growing your portfolio or entering the buy-to-let market please email investorsclub@martyngerrard.co.uk for more details of our exclusive offers and free advice.

28/07/2015 09:18

BARNET

4 Exchange Buildings, High Street, Barnet EN5 5SY EN5@martyngerrard.co.uk

Nick Teare MARLA

LETTINGS 020 8440 2444 E: EN5@martyngerrard.co.uk

Althorp Close, EN5 • • • • •

Magnificent kitchen/breakfast room Two reception rooms plus a study Parking for several cars on the driveway Part furnished Energy rating – D

Sandalwood Close, EN5 • • • •

£911 pw

£1,100 pw

Games room/gymnasium Cinema room Integral garage and off-street parking Energy rating – C

Corbar Close, EN4 • • • • •

East Barnet Road, EN4

£1,614 pw

Luxurious fitted kitchen Indoor swimming pool Games room and sauna Annexe and double garage Energy rating – E

£461 pw

• Two double bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Lift • Finished to a very high standard • Energy rating – B

page 4 • Barnet • Hadley Wood • Arkley • Brookmans Park

Louise Spendiff

A welcoming and quiet suburb, comprising of an interesting mix of Victorian through to modern homes, makes Barnet popular with families and young professionals who are looking to escape the bustle of central London.

There are many quality schools and the shopping is excellent. High Barnet tube station lies at the end of the Northern Line giving access to London, coupled with easy access to major road networks including M1 & M25.

Tapster Street, EN5 • • • •

£375 pw

Bright open plan reception room Under floor heating and clean air system Electric gated parking Energy rating – B

E: EN5@martyngerrard.co.uk

The Croft, EN5

£385,000

Victor Way, EN5

£589,995

Park Road, EN4

Rachel Taylor MNAEA

SALES 020 8440 2444

Ricky Barretta

Susan Bradford MNAEA

Barnet • Hadley Wood • Arkley • Brookmans Park • page 5

£459,950

Two double bedroom first floor flat with direct access to own garden.

Energy rating – F. The owners love...

“With the loft space, garage and garden it feels more like a house than a flat”

Three bedroom penthouse apartment with roof terrace and underground parking.

Energy rating – B. The owners love...

“The stunning views of London from our windows and roof garden”

Three double bedroom two reception room period conversion with communal gardens.

Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The choice of two train lines and open green spaces such as Trent Park close by”

Carter Close, EN5

Willow Drive, EN5

Crescent Road, EN4 £875,000

£750,000

Detached four bedroom two reception room house with car port. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “We love the peace and tranquility of living in a small and private close”

Willow Drive, EN5

£900,000

Semi-detached five double bedroom period property with garage and off-street parking.

Energy rating – C. The owners love...

“Only 12 minutes from High Barnet Underground Station, very convenient”

£925,000

Four bedroom detached house in a cul-de-sac location with heated swimming pool.

Energy rating – D. The owners love... “We have had amazing lazy days around the pool, which is surprisingly cheap to run!”

Four bedroom two reception room semidetached house laid out over four floors.

Energy rating – B. The owners love... “We love that our favourite restaurant in Cockfosters is a walk away, and excellent shopping”

The Croft, EN5

£1,150,000

Five double bedroom three reception room detached house with garage to side.

Energy rating – D. The owners love... “We loved being able to walk to our children’s primary school, the local shops and Waitrose”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8440 2444 or email EN5@martyngerrard.co.uk

Marketing yo MA R KETI NG your P R O P E RT Y

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t Martyn Gerrard we understand the importance of making the right first impression and making sure that your property is seen by as wide an audience as possible.

To help ensure we are at the forefront of buyers’ minds when they are considering which agent to start their search with, we advertise across a wide range of media including billboards, local buses and London taxis. This complements our newspaper, magazine and online advertising, to bring thousands of buyers and tenants to us.

As one of the most recognised names in North London property, we are continually exploring ways of maximising the marketing impact of the properties we are selling or letting. Properties marketed by us appear on ALL three major portals – Zoopla, Rightmove and Prime Location – as well as our own award winning website. We provide floor plans, pictures, a brief description and ‘The owners love’ section that brings a property to life and what makes it a ‘home’. Also included are our innovative HD videos which highlight the best features of a home. We are the only agent in North London doing this as standard. (see Video Showcasing page 12).

Our property adverts can also be seen in a variety of local newspapers and quality magazines such as the Ham & High, Jewish Chronicle, Totteridge Life and Absolutely North by North West.

An important part of our service to help you get the best price, is to accompany every viewing and give honest and constructive feedback. Where appropriate we will arrange an ‘open house’ which can really stimulate interest in your home. Through our accompanied viewings service, we show potential buyers and tenants thousands of properties each year.

Finally, once we have found a buyer, you can rest assured that the sale will be progressed by a NAEA qualified agent who has been trained and not only acts within a strict code of conduct, but even more importantly has detailed knowledge and experience of the property sales process.

Your agent will be on hand to provide guidance and advice to help the sale exchange and then complete, giving you added peace of mind.

To find out more about our marketing contact your local office

For Sale east finchley, N2 £895,000 Freehold page 6 • Marketing Your Property

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your property Marketing Your Property • page 7

First impressions count We know how a property is presented can seriously affect the price achieved. To get the best price it’s important that your property looks as good as it can, inside and out. There are some very simple steps you can take to prepare your home for market – proven techniques that, for little expense, can have a huge impact maximising the price of your home. Not all sellers believe that these steps are necessary for every viewing of their home, but those who heed this advice regularly achieve a better price for their home.

We all know Location, Location, Location is one of the most important factors affecting the value of a property. However we find that Presentation, Presentation, Presentation is probably as significant.

De-Clutter! Sort out and dispose of things you no longer need. Store or give away excess furniture that makes a room appear cramped.

Remember you don’t have to turn your home into a show home, but make sure you demonstrate how much space your home has (clutter makes a room feel small!). Also remember it has to be as welcoming as possible.

Preparing for a viewing Before a viewing make the property look welcoming and inviting.

Remember the importance of first impressions. the entrance hall. Put away coats or bikes • Clear which can make the hall feel cramped and small.

night or on dull days turn on all • At the lights.

• Make sure junk mail doesn’t pile up by the front door. and arrange cupboards and fitted wardrobes; • Clean they will look bigger the tidier they are.

windows to air out any stuffy rooms, and • Open arrange for some nice smells to fill the house:

off work tops to make the kitchen look • Clear spacious and neat.

• Make the beds. Do the washing up and put it away. the day keep curtains fully drawn for • During maximum light and ensure windows are sparkling

for some people this can make all the difference you have a garden, tidy it up as much as • Ifpossible, cut the grass and tidy away garden furniture. have a dog, take it out for a walk – • Ifnotyoueveryone likes animals.

to let in as much light as possible, this too will make a room feel bigger.

Our aim is to help people move. If you would like to know more about what we can do to help you sell your current home or find a new home, just contact your nearest Martyn Gerrard office.

• martyngerrard.co.uk •

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CROUCH END

45 The Broadway, Crouch End, London N8 8DT N8@martyngerrard.co.uk

Anthony Spittle MARLA

LETTINGS 020 8348 5130 E: N8@martyngerrard.co.uk

Crescent Road, N8

£510 pw

• Two double bedrooms • Kitchen/diner • Rear terrace and communal garden • Central Crouch End • Energy rating – F

Cecile Park, N8 • • • •

Two double bedrooms Excellent condition Private rear terrace Energy rating – E

£430 pw

Briston Grove, N8 • • • • •

£890 pw

Five bedrooms Eat in kitchen/diner Wood burning stove Private rear garden Energy rating – E

Mount Pleasant Crescent, N4 £346 pw

Montenotte Road, N8

• • • •

• • • •

One double bedroom Under-floor heating Private rear courtyard garden Energy rating – C

page 8 • Crouch End • Stroud Green • Highgate • Upper Holloway

Andrew Martin MARLA

Crouch End is established as a fashionable and vibrant Urban Village. Centred round the Broadway with the famous Clock Tower as a focal point, there is a wide variety of independent shops and an abundance of restaurants, cafes and pubs. The area is extremely well served by major bus routes and mainline stations such as Hornsey and Finsbury Park are close by.

Four double bedrooms Four Bathrooms Large private garden Energy rating – D

£1,000 pw

Perrie Fairclough

Andre Vidot MNAEA

E: N8@martyngerrard.co.uk

Nick Heyes MNAEA

SALES 020 8348 5135

Mark Fordham MNAEA

Crouch End • Stroud Green • Highgate • Upper Holloway • page 9

Rathcoole Gardens, N8 £475,000

Dickenson Road, N8 £550,000

A light and spacious one bedroom top floor period conversion. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “Sunny and private flat on a quiet leafy road with convenient local shops, restaurants and transport links.”

A two bedroom period conversion flat.

Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The large lounge with its charming turret bay window and fireplace”

Two double bedroom flat.

Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The high ceilings, sizable rooms and large windows create a light open atmosphere “

SO ST LD C

Hazellville Road, N19 £389,950

Mannock Road, N22 £675,000

Inderwick Road, N8 £1,050,000

Despard Road, N19 £1,200,000

A four bedroom two reception room family house with large private garden. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “It’s a very peaceful place and the garden backs onto the park”

Five bedroom period home with goodsized garden, in need of refurbishment.

Energy rating – D. The owners love...

“Proximity to transport and all the shops and restaurants in Crouch End”

A superb four bedroom late-Victorian house, located conveniently for Highgate Village and Archway tube. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The generously sized rooms, high ceilings and original features”

Linzee Road, N8

£1,250,000

A spacious four bedroom Edwardian family house with lots of period character and a Westerly facing private garden.

Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The additional community garden has provided an added bonus for community connections and celebrations”

Ridge Road, N8

£1,799,950

A substantial late Victorian house with grand proportions and flexible accommodation over four levels.

Energy rating – E The owners love... “The house is in an elevated position with amazing views extending from Queen’s Wood to Epping Forest”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8348 5135 or email N8@martyngerrard.co.uk

EAST FINCHLEY 66/68 High Road, East Finchley, London N2 9PN N2@martyngerrard.co.uk

Beresford Road, N2 • • • • • •

£657 pw

Four double bedrooms Two bathrooms Large lounge with wooden floors Modern fitted kitchen Landscaped private garden Energy rating – E

Sedgemere Avenue, N2 • Three bedrooms • First floor maisonette • Private garden • Unfurnished • Energy rating – D

£392 pw

• Three bedrooms • Modern fitted kitchen • Conservatory • Private rear garden • Energy rating – D

page 10 • East Finchley • Hampstead Garden Suburbs

Eunika Okolo

Karema Niles

Cherry Tree Road, N2 • • • • •

Lewis Gardens, N2

Ryan Rainford

E: N2@martyngerrard.co.uk

Paul Pogozelskis MARLA

LETTINGS 020 8883 0076

Greg Tsuman MARLA

East Finchley provides a friendly village atmosphere combining many ages and styles of property. It is situated in zone 3 on the Northern line and has many cafes, arts and crafts shops as well as attractive areas of open space at Cherry Tree Woods with Kenwood House situated close by. Local schooling is excellent with the highly regarded Brooklands and Fortismere Schools.

£800 pw

Four bedrooms Newly fitted kitchen/diner Ground floor wc/shower room Cul-de-sac location Energy rating – C

£425 pw

Kitchener Road, N2 • • • • •

£385 pw

Two bedrooms Large fitted kitchen diner Private garden Close to East Finchley tube station Energy rating – D

Ana Almeida

Dario Esposito

Lucy Ioannou

Lee Jones MNAEA

A SA G L R E EE D

E: N2@martyngerrard.co.uk

Ercan Aziz MNAEA

SALES 020 8883 0077

Chris Fairclough MNAEA

East Finchley • Hampstead Garden Suburbs • page 11

Sedgemere Avenue, N2 £675,000

Sylvester Road, N2

A semi-detached double fronted Edwardian maisonette with direct access to private garden.

Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The great local restaurants.

Especially the secret Italian gem two streets away”

Four bedroom, semi-detached home which offers a subtle blend of period features and modern contemporary finishes. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The bi-folding doors ensure the kitchen/lounge is bright throughout the day”

Trinity Road, N2

Three bedroom Victorian semi-detached house with well presented rear garden and cellar. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “It’s set in a tranquil, leafy road full of Victorian architectural character”

£825,000

Annington Road, N2 £1,175,000

Cherry Tree Road, N2 £1,300,000

Stanley Road, N2

A unique three bedroom Edwardian semidetached family home in a prominent Fortis Green location. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “This house has been a perfect family home, lovely neighbours, in the friendliest street ever”

A four bedroom terraced family home located in a tree lined cul-de-sac close to Cherry Tree Woods. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “Friendly neighbours and the annual street party”

Situated on the Hampstead Garden Suburb/ East Finchley borders is this substantial, Victorian, red brick character home. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “My beautiful south facing garden which attracts the sun all day”

£1,250,000

A SA G L R E EE D

£895,000

Ringwood Avenue, N2

£2,099,999

Contemporary 1930’s bay fronted five bedroom detached house with landscaped garden.

Energy rating – E. The owners love... “Entertaining family and friends in the large open plan living room”

Aylmer Road, N2

£2,850,000

A completely refurbished six bedroom detached house, located in the Hampstead Garden Suburb.

Energy rating – F. The owners love... “The first floor roof terrace with amazing views overlooking our beautiful garden”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8883 0077 or email N2@martyngerrard.co.uk

Video Showc vi d eo showcasing

State-of-the-art technology making the most of your property

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ideo has now become a significant part of any successful marketing campaign and property is no exception. Billions of searches on Google, YouTube and Bing are made every day as more and more people are looking at videos when searching for anything – from holidays to bicycles and increasingly, property.

High quality property videos are an integral part of our marketing strategy. We employ our own in-house videographer to produce these presentations which capture the unique qualities of a home that photos, text and 360o tours fail to illustrate.

Our videos are more than a string of still photographs; they are professionally filmed using state of the art HD camera technology and production techniques and create cinematic style property movies that capture the correct

depth in stunning detail. Video adds an intimacy to a property listing that a static page is unable to convey and encourages a viewer to want to see more.

At the 2012 Times and Sunday Times Estate Agent of the Year Awards our use of videos won the gold medal for Innovation. The judges’ report said “innovation doesn’t have to be complicated but can be beautifully simple as long as it’s done right: the approach by Martyn Gerrard is excellent”.

We continue to be the only agent in our area that offers this important dimension, at no extra cost, as part of our marketing package.

Our offline marketing includes high quality bespoke sales brochures – with professional photography showing your home’s most important and attractive features, detailed colour floor plans, energy performance certificate and the ‘The owners love’ which highlights the features that brings a property to life and transforms it into a ‘home’.

Our online marketing is enhanced by the inclusion of property videos on our website and YouTube as well as the major property portals. We also utilise ‘Premium Listing’ on the top property portals: Prime Location, Zoopla and Rightmove, to make sure your property really stands out from the rest.

The property descriptions are carefully written to ensure full search engine optimisation which raises your property’s position in the organic (not paid for) Google search.

Our careful mix of traditional marketing techniques with the latest online marketing ensures Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents attract as wide an audience as possible to achieve the best price for our clients’ homes.

page 12 • Video Showcasing

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Video Showcasing • page 13

the mg experience . . . i n t h eir ow n wor d s . . .

Robert

“Jamil was showing people around within a day of going to market”

“Within a week we had sold above the asking price”

“Jamil came in and we both immediately liked him, he was really sensible with his advice.”

Khaleeda

“I went in because my friend sold her house through Martyn Gerrard and had a really good experience” “When I walked into the Kentish Town Office with my buggy I was greeted by Anthony with a big open smile, it made me feel very welcome”

Maria

“Demitris really understood our needs and went out of his way to help us secure the property we wanted.

“8 months later I needed to sell again, so I called the guys back in. It would have been foolish to go anywhere else but Martyn Gerrard” “Martyn Gerrard got it spot on for all three of my sales”

“Whenever I called for an update or asked a question I always got a prompt and full response. I never felt like there was any hidden agenda. They were open and truthful with me from start to finiish”

“I felt they were different estate agents, different to the rest, professional and friendly in an inviting way” “Having such a great experience with Martyn Gerrard meant I was not stressed or panicked! They took the stress out of the move completely, very different to the previous agents I have used” “Whenever I drive past a house with a Martyn Gerrard board I get a warm feeling towards them, I would definitely buy again or in fact rent through Martyn Gerrard”

“Accommodating unusual requests even outside of working hours he was on hand to help and guide us through the process” “All the staff in the branch were so helpful, patient and pleasant” “With regards to the management of the property, they have been super with responding to problems straight away in a professional manner”

Contact us today to find out more.

To see these and over 70 other video testimonials go to martygerrard.co.uk/testimonials • martyngerrard.co.uk •

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FINCHLEY CENTRAL 365 Regents Park Road, Finchley Central, London N3 1DE N3@martyngerrard.co.uk

Claremont Park, N3

£590 pw

• Four bedrooms • Three reception rooms • Garage • Garden • Energy rating – E

Seymour Road, N3

£266 pw

• One bedroom • Open plan kitchen/reception • Unfurnished • Energy rating – C

Michaela Rider

E: N3@martyngerrard.co.uk

Amir Seoudy

LETTINGS 020 8346 0102

Keshia NzonzaDelgado MARLA

Finchley Central is a leafy suburb offering a mix of period Victorian and Edwardian properties through to the 1930s and later contemporary homes. The area is well serviced by the Northern Line as well as good road links into the City. There are lots of open spaces and sought after schools for most ages.

Etchingham Court, N3

£315 pw

• Two bedrooms • First floor flat • Off street parking • Unfurnished • Energy rating – C

Avondale Road N3 • • • • •

Four bedrooms High ceilings Good transport links School catchment area Energy rating – D

page 14 • Finchley Central • Church End • Temple Fortune

£577 pw

Redbourne Avenue, N3 • • • •

Four bedrooms Duplex maisonette Furnished Energy rating – D

£ 530 pw

Midholm, NW11

£1,125,000

Brent Way, N3

£744,950

Marlon Brown MNAEA

Sophie Henry

E: N3@martyngerrard.co.uk

Scott Henderson MNAEA

SALES 020 8346 0102

Warren Price MNAEA

Finchley Central • Church End • Temple Fortune • page 15

Orchard Avenue, N3 £465,000

An extended four bedroom, two bathroom semi-detached family home. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “Our secluded rear garden is a real haven”

A 1920’s built three bedroom family home.

Energy rating – E. The owners love... “Brent Way is a wonderfully pretty part of Finchley”

A two double bedroom first floor purpose built maisonette. Energy rating – D. The owners love... Under floor heating in the bathroom for those cold mornings and air conditioning for warmer days”

Dollis Road, N3 £485,000

Lichfield Grove, N3 £949,950

Station Road, N3 OIEO £950,000

A three bedroom Edwardian duplex conversion. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The large garden that gets sunlight all day”

A Victorian five double bedroom semidetached family home. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The fantastic room dimensions and ceiling heights”

A fully modernised halls adjoining five double bedroom semi- detached home.

Energy rating – D. The owners love...

“The abundance of natural light flowing through the house.”

Dollis Avenue, N3 £1,595,000

Clementine Court, N3

A four bedroom, two bathroom fully detached family home in Church End. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The prestigious location and close proximity to transport links”

A collection of brand new lift serviced apartments in the heart of Finchley Central.

Energy rating – TBC. The owners love... “The luxury high end specification interiors and stunning panorama views of London ”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8346 0102 or email N3@martyngerrard.co.uk

POA

NORTH FINCHLEY 773 High Road, North Finchley, London N12 8JY N12@martyngerrard.co.uk

E: lettingsN12@martyngerrard.co.uk

Singleton Scarp, N12 • • • • •

Four bedroom family home High-specification finish Off-street parking Presently owner-occupied Energy rating – C

Princess Park Manor, N11 • • • •

£692 pw

£415 pw

Two double bedroom duplex apartment Landmark development Modern kitchen and 2 bathrooms Energy rating – B

Petworth Road, N12 • • • • •

Granville Place, N12 • • • •

£634 pw

Four bedroom family home Period features throughout Established garden Pets considered Energy rating – E

£400 pw

Three double bedroom apartment Newly redecorated Off-street parking Energy rating – D

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Magda Szabo

Julian Jacobs MARLA

LETTINGS 020 8445 6682

Michele Schirru MARLA

North Finchley provides residents with a diverse range of styles and periods of properties. It has many major retailers along with the main building societies and banks and a vast array of fine eateries. Woodside Park tube station has direct links to the city and there are also some of the best schools in the borough.

Holden Road, N12 • • • •

£369 pw

Two double bedroom apartment Superb Woodside Park location Period features and communal gardens Energy rating – D

Meliz Gungor

Kastro David

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Stewart Willerton MNAEA

SALES 020 8445 2222

Craig Thompkins MNAEA

North Finchley • Woodside Park • New Southgate • Friern Barnet • page 17

Glebelands Close, N12 £385,000

Westbury Road, N12 £440,000

Finchley Park, N12 £385,000

A two double bedroom, two bathroom balcony apartment in this gated development. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “The flat is so big, particularly the lounge, it’s huge”

A first floor two double bedroom conversion. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The friendly neighbours, there is a lovely community feel to the area”

A two double bedroom split level garden flat. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “It’s close to the high street with all its shops, restaurants and cafés”

Grove Road, N12

Avenue Road, N12 £450,000

Chanctonbury Way, N12 £850,000

A two bedroom, two bathroom split level conversion, close to Woodside Park station.

Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The area is great for schools”

An extended four bedroom, two bathroom family home. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The good, friendly shops at Sussex ring which is really handy”

£675,000

A three bedroom family home, close to good local schools. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The wooden floors give it a clean modern look”

Holden Road, N12

£950,000

A newly refurbished four bedroom, three bathroom Edwardian family home close to excellent schools.

Chain free!

Energy rating – D. The owners love... “Woodside Park station is less than a 5 minute walk”

Friern Barnet Lane, N11 £1,150,000 A deceptively spacious six bedroom, three bathroom family home boasting a self-contained annexe.

Chain free!

Energy rating – E. The owners love...“The summer house is great for the children to use with their friends”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8445 2222 or email N12@martyngerrard.co.uk

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nce again, we have been sponsoring local schools, organisations and charities throughout the year and have donated or helped raise tens of thousands of pounds to help support these worthwhile causes.

At Martyn Gerrard we like to get involved and help out wherever possible. Rather than just donating a sum of money we have helped with printing tickets, flyers and programmes, providing banners and gazebos, as well as being present at the events.

We are helping Muswell Hill Mums Being a mum is definitely the hardest job, but rest assured you are not alone! Muswell Hill Mums is a website set up to keep local mothers in the loop with the local scoop and to help make the most of Muswell Hill and its fantastic community.

With sponsorship from Martyn Gerrard, Muswell Hill Mums are offering a FREE membership card which entitles members to a wide variety of offers at local shops, restauraunts and businesses, plus children’s activities and classes. noah’s ark rainbow run Following last year’s success the Rainbow Run is back this summer. Once again Martyn Gerrard are helping support this fun event. Held at Allianz Park, home of the Saracens Rugby Club, the Rainbow Run is a 5k sponsored run open to all ages, raising money for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice.

crouch end festival For the fourth year running Martyn Gerrard are the main sponsors of The Crouch End Community Arts Festival.

Run by volunteers and funded by local businesses and people, it celebrates local creativity and culture across the Crouch End and Hornsey area. It is now the UK’s biggest community arts festival with over 200 performers, including pupils from nine local schools.

Dollis River Community Spring Clean-Up We were contacted by a local resident asking if we could support a local community project to help clean up Dollis Brook. This was a very worthwhile project we were very happy to be involved with. 42 volunteers including 15 children, took part in the clean-up.

non stop action This year Martyn Gerrard begun supporting another local enterprise based in Mill Hill. Non Stop Action provides professional, structured sports coaching to children of all ages and abilities, teaching respect practised through good sportsmanship and fair play while building confidence, friendships and a sense of achievement. london broncos We are pleased to have begun supporting our local rugby league team London Broncos. We are helping to promote the team and their games at the Hive in Edgware. Part of our support means everyone who buys or rents a property through us will receive two free tickets to any Broncos’ home game!

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The Accumul8 Story In July 2013, the North London YMCA contacted the Crouch End Festival. They wanted to explore ways that the two organisations could work together to join the skills and talents of local artists and craftspeople with the creative potential of the young, homeless people living at the NLYMCA hostel.

We planned to have creative workshops at the hostel and then show the work at The Crouch End Festival. We are proud to now have regular photography workshops, supported by Ravensbourne College. Accumul8 is supported by the Arts Council England, Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents, Design Bridge, North London YMCA, Crouch End Festival (part of London Community Arts), Ravensbourne, Royal Society of the Arts and the Tikkun Olam project from the New North London Synagogue.

Throughout the summer we have once again helped to support many local school fairs. We have attended a number of fairs with our popular ‘Soak the Estate Agent’ stall which helped raise additional funds for the schools.

Camden School Fun Run Fortitude Festival Courtland Primary School Summer Fair St Mary’s Summer Fair Hadley Wood School Summer Fete Woodridge Primary School Summer Fete Christ Church Primary Summer Fair St Peter’s & Gildas’ Sports BBQ and Centenary Fundraiser

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HENDON

59 Brent Street, Hendon, London NW4 2EA NW4@martyngerrard.co.uk

Eva Zannettou

LETTINGS 020 8203 2012 E: NW4@martyngerrard.co.uk

The Vale, NW11 • • • • •

Five bedrooms Large living room One bathroom and two shower rooms Newly refurbished Energy rating – D

Ravenshurst Avenue, NW4 • • • • •

£1,200 pw

Two double bedrooms Newly decorated Fitted kitchen Part furnished Energy rating – C

£340 pw

Zorica Pecanac

Hendon offers a diverse range of property styles from Victorian to classic suburban 1930s and modern homes.

The area is well served by public transport with numerous bus routes and a Northern Line station. There are plenty of open spaces and parks and highly regarded schools serving all ages. Shopping is excellent with a variety of local shops and Brent Cross nearby.

Colin Gardens, NW9

£427 pw

• Three bedrooms • Two living rooms • Downstairs WC • Unfurnished • Energy rating – D

Westchester Court, NW4

£400 pw

• Three bedrooms • Living room • One bathroom and one shower room • Furnished • Energy rating – D

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Raffles House, NW4

£340 pw

• Two double bedrooms • Garage • Fitted kitchen • Furnished • Energy rating – D

E: NW4@martyngerrard.co.uk

Brampton Court, NW4

£530,000

Deryck Robinson

Lee Jones MNAEA

SALES 020 8203 2012

Mark Weiner

Hendon Central • Golders Green • Shirehall Estate • page 21

First Avenue, NW4 £279,950

Sunningfields Road, NW4 £389,950

A spacious two double bedroom flat that has been refurbished to the highest standard.

Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The beautifully bright and airy rooms with high ceilings”

One bedroom ground floor flat with its own patio garden. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “Private south facing garden and lots of light in the flat”

A two bedroom top floor conversion with off-street parking. Energy rating – G. The owners love... “A short walk to Brent Street and all the local shops”

Wenlock Gardens, NW4 £560,000

Sunny Gardens Road, NW4 £715,000

Chatsworth Close, NW4 £799,950

A three bedroom mid-terraced house.

Energy rating – C. The owners love... “The house is very low maintenance with wooden floors throughout, a new kitchen and paved garden”

Four bedroom, mid terrace property with off-street parking and a south west facing garden. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “We are just a short walk to Sunny Hill Park”

A large three bedroom semi-detached freehold property, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The property is spacious creating lots of light and very airy”

Haslemere Avenue, NW4

£999,950

A three bedroom detached house with off-street parking and situated on the “Shirehall Estate” Energy rating - F. The owners love... “Hendon Park is at the top of the road with tennis and basketball facilities and onsite café”

Talbot Crescent, NW4

£975,000

A six bedroom halls adjoining house with off-street parking for two cars.

Energy rating - E. The owners love... “The property is such a good size that we often entertain”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8203 2012 or email NW4@martyngerrard.co.uk

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Website we b site T hrough our award winning website we are attracting thousands of buyers and tenants looking for a home in the area (averaging over 3 million page hits a month this year).

90% of all property searches start online and while Rightmove, Zoopla and Rightmove dominate the internet, buyers and tenants will often quickly identify particular agents they want to deal with and narrow their search down to those agents own websites. When it comes to selling or letting a property people will research in more detail the company they are looking to instruct. So how an estate agent’s website works is a vital area that needs to be constantly evolving and improving.

Over the first few months of 2015, working with a leading online marketing company we have been conducting indepth market research looking at agents’ websites – including our own – and how they are used. We interviewed a range of people from different walks of life and at different stages of the buying, selling, renting and letting processes, from first time buyers to experienced landlords and people who have moved home multiple times. The aim of the research was to identify what people do and do not like when looking for property online.

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From our research we discovered that while the look of some websites were outstanding they were not very user friendly, whilst others had the information, but it was presented in such a poor way it was not engaging and difficult to navigate.

We are taking this information and using the latest developments and techniques we are re-designing our website. Due for launch later this year, here is a peek at some of the most exciting and innovative parts of our new site.

• Simplified homepage • New office pages with video area guides • Full page caching which means instant property search returns • Ability to save and comment on properties • Set up your own property alerts and manage your favourite properties • Fully responsive so the site can be viewed on a variety of devices from desktops all the way down to smartphones • Faster video • Bigger, clearer pictures • ‘How to’ Videos • Legal updates for landlords What you see here is a sneak peek at our fully re-mastered website, simplified where needed to allow minimum time on site to get the information you want, complemented by a reworked menu system and simple progressive navigation.

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entish Town which lies south of Highgate and just to the north of Camden Town has become an increasingly popular area of North London. Once a rural farming hamlet with the River Fleet running through it, the area changed forever with the coming of the railways.

Kentish Town offers a variety of property styles for flat and house hunters from Victorian villas to ultra-modern blocks, and has been a sought after area for many years by those in the know. High quality schools, good transport links and the close proximity to the City prove popular with families and young professionals alike.

The area is close to the magnificent open spaces of Parliament Hill Fields and has a range of leisure facilities such as Prince of Wales swimming baths and the Parliament Hill Lido.

From our landmark office on Kentish Town Road we are ideally placed to sell or let property in your area. Our experienced team are able to quickly match the right buyer or tenant to the right property, achieving the best prices for our vendors and landlords.

The office is an integral part of our network of 10 branches.

Every property we market is promoted through all our offices.

This opens up Kentish Town as an area to live in that buyers may not have previously considered.

You can contact our Kentish Town Office on 020 7267 3737.

The main road running through Kentish Town offers a wide diversity of shops, restaurants and bars with well-known high street names rubbing shoulders with local independents.

If you are looking for a quick commute into the City and West End you have the option of major bus routes as well as Kentish Town station on the Northern Line and Thameslink main line Overground (Zone 2). Also within easy reach is King’s Cross and St Pancras International.

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KENTISH TOWN

304 Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town, London NW5 2TH NW5@martyngerrard.co.uk

Demitris Ogbogu MARLA

LETTINGS 020 7284 4880 E: NW5@martyngerrard.co.uk

St Johns Wood Road, NW8 • • • • •

Three double bedrooms Duplex Balcony 24 hour porterage and underground parking Energy rating – C

Hawley Road, NW1 • • • •

£1,350 pw

Two bedrooms Spacious lounge Modern décor Energy rating – C

£450 pw

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Wedmore Street, N19 • • • •

Fortess Road, NW5

£510 pw

Two bedrooms Spacious separate lounge En-suite to master bedroom Modern kitchen Energy rating – D

£425 pw

Two bedrooms Large master bedroom with en-suite Juliette balcony Energy rating – C

page 24 • Kentish Town • Tufnell Park • Dartmouth Park • Camden Town

Elleni Barnett

Kentish Town is an exciting and cosmopolitan area with much to offer no matter how diverse your taste.

Set between fashionable Camden Town to the south and the open spaces of Hampstead Heath to the north, Kentish Town is well served by local transport with buses, tube and overground giving easy access to central London.

Lady Margaret Road, N19 £360 pw • • • •

One bedroom Modern decor Large reception Energy rating – D

E: NW5@martyngerrard.co.uk

Jason Ramsay

SALES 020 7267 3737

Martin Collins

Anthony WilkinsonDenny MNAEA

Kentish Town • Tufnell Park • Dartmouth Park • Camden Town • page 25

St Christophers Court, N19 £749,995

Leverton Street, NW5 £1,620,000

Montpelier Grove, NW5 £549,995

A unique Church conversion with two double bedrooms. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “Being in a Church its full of character and we have lovely neighbours”

Five bedroom Victorian family home within easy reach of Kentish Town station.

Energy rating – D. The owners love...

“A very good family house where we have been happy for 30 years”

A raised ground floor two bedroom period property. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “It is on a quiet and safe road, with the lovely secret garden of Montpelier Grove opposite”

Tabley Road, N7

College Place, NW1 £650,000

Leverton Street, NW5 £599,995

A two double bedroom, second floor period conversion. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “The sense of space, natural light and high ceilings throughout”

Victorian one bedroom garden flat Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The quiet street with pastel coloured houses and has a wonderful community feel”

£760,000

A three bedroom duplex apartment with roof terrace. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “I love the long views from the windows of the flat”

St Pancras Way, NW1

£1,700,000

A grand five bedroom period house situated close to Camden Road and Camden Town Station.

Energy rating – D. The owners love... “You can get practically anywhere in London quickly and cheaply via bus, tube or overground”

Fawley Mansions, NW6

£1,199,999

A four double bedroom first floor apartment set within this lovely well-kept block.

Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The kitchen with the sliding door into the reception has been great for dinner parties”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 7267 3737 or email NW5@martyngerrard.co.uk

MILL HILL

109 The Broadway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3TG NW7@martyngerrard.co.uk

Mill Hill provides different styles of living, whether you are in the main hub of Mill Hill or in Mill Hill Village surrounded by green belt. The area has a diverse range of properties from Edwardian and Victorian through to new build developments. The Broadway offers an abundance of cafes, restaurants, major retailers and banks together with transport links to Central London.

E: NW7@martyngerrard.co.uk

Copthall Drive, NW7 • • • • •

£692 pw

Four bedrooms Through lounge Separate kitchen One bathroom and one wet room Energy rating – D

Barnet Way, NW7

£542 pw

• Four bedrooms • Two reception rooms • One bathroom and one guest cloakroom • Energy rating – D

Hartley Close, NW7 • • • •

Bianca Court, NW7 • • • •

Two bedrooms Two bathrooms Semi open plan kitchen Energy rating – C

page 26 • Mill Hill • The Village • Mill Hill East • Edgware

Tahira Kadiri

Jatin Shah BSc MARLA

LETTINGS 020 8906 0660

£550pw

Four bedrooms Off street parking One bathroom and one shower room Energy rating – D

£311 pw

Partingdale Lane, NW7 • • • •

Three bedrooms Backs onto fields Spacious kitchen Energy rating – D

£415pw

Jamie McIver MNAEA

SALES 020 8906 0660 E: NW7@martyngerrard.co.uk

Jamil Ashgar

Mill Hill • The Village • Mill Hill East • Edgware • page 27

Mardale Court, NW7 £349,950

Corn House, NW7 £410,000

Highgrove House, NW7 £599,950

A two double bedroom purpose built apartment located on a private development.

Energy rating – C. The owners love...”Having our own allocated parking space as well as visitor parking is a real benefit”

A modern two bedroom, two bathroom apartment situated on the popular Ridgemont development.

Energy rating – B. The owners love... “There are many good schools in the area with Frith Manor and Millbrook Park to name a few”

A two bedroom first floor apartment in a gated development close to Mill Hill Broadway.

Energy rating – C. The owners love...

“The large kitchen is perfect for dinner parties and entertaining family and friends”

Bittacy Park Avenue, NW7 £899,950

Victoria Road, NW7

Flower Lane, NW7

A four bedroom semi-detached family home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Mill Hill.

Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The sheer size of the rooms which have been great over the years”

Newly built four bedroom end of terrace family home, offered for sale with no onward chain. Energy rating – TBC. The owners love... “The modern kitchen/ living area opens directly onto the garden’’

Westfield Road, NW7

£1,250,000

A five bedroom detached family home currently within the catchment area for both Mill Hill County and Courtland’s school.

Energy rating – C. The owners love... ”We feel that it has the feeling of a warm, caring and loving home.”

£925,000

£1,395,000

A six bedroom double fronted detached family home located close to Mill Hill Broadway.

Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The large kitchen/breakfast room looking out to the secluded rear garden”

Mowbray Road, HA8

£1,195,000

Located within the Edgware Eruv on a sought after road is this detached, six bedroom, three reception room family home.

Energy rating – C. The owners love... “We are close to good schools, shops, transport, restaurants and places of worship.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8906 0660 or email NW7@martyngerrard.co.uk

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uswell Hill is that most rarified of North London locations.

An area that appeals to both families and first-time buyers alike; a town centre with a village feel, where independent retailers mix effortlessly with premium chains, where local schools rank amongst the best in the Capital and historic woodlands and parks make it easy to forget you are only six miles from central London.

All areas change over time, but Muswell Hill is not the typical over-built commuter hub. The town centre was developed at the turn of the 20th Century and the locals value the sense of space and tranquility prevalent in the area, with its elevated views over The City.

With such a rich history, it takes a special development to claim its stake to the famed N10 postcode. Pinnacle N10 is just that. The first new build residential scheme in the town centre for over sixty years and perched at the summit of Muswell Hill, the development is built upon the site of a large former public house and car park yet comprises just twentyeight apartments and houses, all with their own private terrace or garden.

Designed by award winning architects pH+ and developed

by Jamm Living, themselves based locally in Highgate, Pinnacle N10 combines the best features of modern living – smart layout design, modern home technology and energy efficient building along with the benefits of owning a home in such a well established community that is loved by its residents.

Tim Jackson, Director of Jamm Living explains “I have lived and worked in and around Muswell Hill for over 12 years and in that time have come to really understand the area well with its rich cultural history, strong sense of community and dynamic attitude.

We only build homes that we would love to live in ourselves and we felt that Pinnacle N10 had to stand on its own merits. It is an unapologetically 21st century design, but one that respects its heritage. Indeed we chose to retain the façade to the historic former coach inn at the front of the site while contrasting that with a more modern finish to the houses and rear block. All the homes, however, share an uncluttered sense of space that is perhaps all too rare in many new developments. From generously proportioned one-bedroom apartments to large four-bed, all en-suite family houses, we want to ensure that the scheme appeals to purchasers who share our vision of luxurious but uncluttered modern living in the heart of the action. From high ceilings, underfloor heating and integrated ceiling speakers as standard, to optional instant hot water taps and ‘quick clear’ bathroom mirrors, we want our owners to experience the same delight we do when thoughtful design blends seamlessly with the hectic pace of modern living and makes returning home something to look forward to at the end of a busy day”.

Pinnacle N10 has been available off-plan since June and seven reservations have been made in the first few weeks of marketing.

There is interest from both buyto-let investors who recognise the letting potential and owner occupiers who, with completion due in summer 2016, are taking advantage of the predicted continuing rise in prices.

You can get full details of this exciting development by contacting our Muswell Hill office on 020 8444 3388.

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MUSWELL HILL

300 Muswell Hill Broadway, Muswell Hill, London N10 2QR N10@martyngerrard.co.uk

E: N10@martyngerrard.co.uk

Church Crescent, N10 • • • • •

Six bedrooms Four bathrooms Two reception rooms Off-street parking Energy rating – E

Wilton Road, N10 • • • • •

£1,500 pw

Two bedrooms One bathroom Balcony Refurbished Energy rating – D

Queens Avenue, N10 • • • • •

£350 pw

Albert Close, N22 • • • • •

Three bedrooms Newly refurbished One bathroom Unfurnished Energy rating – E

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Mohsen Ajir

Andy Christophi MARLA

LETTINGS 020 8442 2140

Daniel Malley

Muswell Hill provides residents with views of the metropolis to take your breath away. The area has become increasingly popular as a wide variety of independent traders carry out their business alongside established high street names. Coupled with a plethora of cafes and restaurants there is a vibrant village atmosphere, all above the expanse of London.

£575 pw

Three bedrooms Central Muswell Hill Ground floor Communal garden Energy rating – C

£475 pw

Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 • • • • • •

£1516 pw

One double bedroom One reception room Sole use of garden Newly fitted kitchen and bathroom Unfurnished Energy rating – E

Sylvan Avenue, N22

Natalie Bannerman

Woodland Rise, N10 £650,000

Kings Avenue, N10

A two double bedroom recently converted first floor apartment with balcony.

Energy rating – C. The owners love...

“The amount of natural light that floods into the lounge and bedrooms”

A two double bedroom duplex apartment with a south facing garden. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “Minutes walk to Queen’s Wood, Highgate Wood and Alexandra Park via the Parkland Walk”

A two double bedroom, plus study area, period conversion with balcony.

Energy rating – C. The owners love... “The large sunny south facing reception room”

Ellington Road, N10 £1,195,000

Maidstone Road, N11 £725,000

Queens Avenue, N10 £799,950

A four bedroom period property located between Muswell Hill Broadway and Highgate Woods.

Energy rating – D. The owners love...”Great views over London, you can also watch the fireworks from Alexandra Palace for free”

A three bedroom period family home with potential for extension STPP. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The character throughout the house, with its high cellings and period features”

A three bedroom apartment with private patio and south facing communal garden.

Energy rating – C. The owners love...

“We love the fact the flat provides a perfect blend of private and family friendly areas”

Linden Road, N10

£425,000

Sarah Evans

E: N10@martyngerrard.co.uk

Daniel Millet

SALES 020 8444 3388

Rowland Slinn MNAEA

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£1,775,000

A four double bedroom semi-detached home with offstreet parking and 90’ rear garden which has been fully renovated. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “The expansive and far reaching views from the living room, decked patio, master and rear bedrooms”

Greenham Road, N10

£584,999

£1,199,950

A well presented semi-detached four double bedroom Edwardian family home located near popular schools and public transport. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The beautiful and peaceful south facing garden with its open views to the allotments””

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8444 3388 or email N10@martyngerrard.co.uk

WHETSTONE

1286 High Road, Whetstone, London N20 9HH N20@martyngerrard.co.uk

Andrew Eleftheriou

LETTINGS 020 8446 2111 E: N20@martyngerrard.co.uk

Alan Drive, EN5 • • • •

Large kitchen diner Immaculate condition Off-street parking Energy Rating – D

The Observatory, N11 • • • • •

£553 pw

New development Secure gated parking Fully integrated kitchen Under floor heating Energy rating – D

£392 pw

Totteridge Lane, N20 • • • • •

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Two double bedrooms Separate fully fitted kitchen Recently refurbished Energy rating – D

Ellena Pandelli

Totteridge and Whetstone is a pleasant ‘leafy’ suburb of North London offering the full spectrum of properties and is renowned for having good schools and excellent transport links. The High Road offers a wide variety of shopping facilities, restaurants and bars with countryside walks, parks and golf courses close by.

£461 pw

Four double bedrooms Modern spacious kitchen Two bathrooms Rear garden Energy rating – D

£300 pw

Naylor Road, N20 • • • •

Ground floor flat Rear garden Under stair storage Energy rating – D

£265 pw

E: N20@martyngerrard.co.uk

Station Road, EN5

£340,000

Parklands, N20

£425,000

Chris Herbert

David Mitchell

SALES 020 8446 2111

Heran Jethwa

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St James Close, N20 £POA

A one bedroom flat with a private garden.

Energy rating – D. The owners love... “It is set back and once you are inside you cannot hear any traffic”

Two bedroom first-floor apartment.

Energy rating – C. The owners love...

“The south facing balcony overlooking the beautiful communal gardens and the large garage for additional storage”

A three bedroom semi-detached family home. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “We love the bright airy rooms and the natural light throughout the day”

Harley Court, N20 £425,000

County Gate, EN5

Bure Court, EN5

An extremely well maintained two bedroom flat. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The bus stops outside and the walk to Totteridge & Whetstone station takes about ten minutes”

A three bedroom end of terraced home.

Energy rating – D. The owners love... “Our kitchen is a great size and the family love to gather in there”

£625,000

£400,000

A two bedroom purpose built flat.

Energy rating – B. The owners love... “We love the security of our gated underground parking”

The Drive, EN5 £1,850,000

Park Way, N20

An impressive seven bedroom, detached modern ‘Mediterranean style’ home, in excess of 4,000 sq ft.

Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The BBQ area has been great for entertaining on summer days”

A large four double bedroom semi-detached family home offered to the market for the first time in thirty years.

Energy rating – D. The owners love...“Coming from the countryside I really appreciate the quietness of the road”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8446 2111 or email N20@martyngerrard.co.uk

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s the state of the high street really that “bad”? It seems that news reports will often depict “the death of the High Street”. Yes, the High Street is changing, but by no means is it dying

There is no doubt we are all changing our consumer habits since the explosion of internet shopping and as a result trading on the High Street has become more challenging, especially when combined with high rates bills and parking restrictions.

Every week Martyn Gerrard’s Commercial department receives hundreds of enquiries from people looking to start up, expand or relocate their businesses across the areas we cover in North and North West London. There has been a marked increase in the level of enquiry we have received so far this year, which is encouraging for landlords and tenants alike.

What we have found is that there has been an increased focus in areas such as Kentish Town, Muswell Hill and Crouch End from independent retailers looking to provide high end quality products and services. The level of enquiry in the affluent urban villages in North London is still extremely strong and the last eighteen months has seen successful independent businesses introduced into the local area such as Heirloom (Local Produce Restaurant) and Clapton Craft (independent brewers and craft beers). With a number of other bijou and niche retailers in the pipeline to take up occupation in these areas we feel that our high streets are now returning to a more traditional set up with particular focus on quality and service.

Traditionally busy high streets such as North Finchley and Finchley Central have seen larger multiple retailers entering the market such as Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, which demonstrates positive movements in terms of the state of the High Street and the return of the multiple retailer.

The major residential developments currently being built in both Finchley Central and between North Finchley and Whetstone will also bring a reinvigoration to their local areas.

Shop owners have to negotiate the delicate balance of ensuring their shop is inviting and window displays are regularly updated whilst not overspending with respect to shop fit outs. Interestingly we have seen an increase in the less traditional high street retail uses and moving towards more service driven businesses. The level of enquiry for personal training studios, nurseries and physiotherapists has increased dramatically over the last few years.

The relaxation of the use class orders has allowed occupiers the opportunity to take occupation of retail premises for a period of two years without the need for a change of use application. In short this permits any businesses to trade as retail, restaurant or office in any retail premises for that two year period regardless of the existing retail use class.

This initiative, which primarily targets occupiers who are looking to start pop-up shops, has seen more of the empty units on our high streets become tenanted, increase footfall and activity in our local areas and thus reinvigorate the High Street. Whilst this is purely a short term measure if it leads to planners being more amenable to changes of use, it is a positive.

Land & New Homes Do you own a plot of land or commercial property you had thought about selling or developing?

If so our Land and New Homes Department is perfectly placed to help you. Dealing with a variety of builders and developers from multi nationals to local bespoke builders, our experience can help identify the right buyer for your land. Or we can provide you with impartial and practical options, giving advice on the feasibility of the development.

Our consultancy service is able to give you realistic advice on current market conditions and future trends and help maximise your sites potential.

All land is considered, any size with or without planning permission. If you own a building plot, a home with a large garden, parcel of land or commercial premises please contact our Land Department on 020 8444 3445.

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Rebecca Morley

Chris Kirby

Stephen Stavropoulos

Ben Alcock

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East Barnet Road, EN5 £650,000

Broadway Parade, N8 £21,600 PAX Premium £65,000

Monkville Parade, NW11 £17,500 PAX

• Freehold shop and upper part • Mixed use investment

• A1 café lease for sale • Sought after location

• A1 shop to let • No premium

Euro House, Ballards Lane N12 £25,000

Lankaster Gardens, N2 £57,000 PAX

Oliver Business Park, NW10 £27,000

• B1 office to let • Net internal area 116m² (1250ft²) approx

• Net internal area 240m2 (2580ft2) • 3 Parking spaces • Long term lease available

• B1/B8 office and storage to let • Net internal area 228m² (2453ft²) approx

Station Road, EN5 £830,000

Market Place, NW11 £15,950 PAX

High Road, N2 £23,000 PAX Premium £50,000

• Mixed use tenanted investment • Gross income of £39,360

• A1 shop to let • Net internal area of 56m² (610ft²) approx

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Kentish Town 304 Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town NW5 2TH T: 020 7267 3737 Email: NW5@martyngerrard.co.uk

Whetstone 1286 High Road, Whetstone N20 9HH T 020 8446 2111 Email: N20@martyngerrard.co.uk

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