London Property South October 2017 by TypeStart Ltd

LONDON PROPERTY

HOMES AND MODERN LIVING

OCTOBER 2017

TOOTING’S COOL! It’s official

AUTUMN OPPORTUNITIES Realistic pricing is key

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LONDON PROPERTY

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

Your Local Letting & Management Specialist

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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38 Sistova Road SW12 – £842 per week

A well presented and spacious house on a residential street in the heart of Balham. The property features four double bedrooms, a large modern fitted kitchen, a large reception room, a further smaller reception room, one bathroom, one shower room and a garden. EPC-E

31 27 Clapham Mansions SW4 – £650 per week

A bright and spacious three bedroom flat overlooking Clapham Common. The property features a large reception, good sized kitchen breakfast room, three double bedrooms, a good size family bathroom, one shower room and communal gardens. EPC-D

44 Chivalry Road SW11 – £365 A light and spacious flat with views overlooking Wandsworth Common. The flat features a large reception with dining space, a separate fitted kitchen, one double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a study, a Bathroom with shower over bath and a communal garden. EPC-C

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Q&A ASKTHEEXPERT

Should I negotiate my oﬀer price after any survey if it points to problems?

Marc Wiehe, Director Winkworth

Whenever a property is appraised, the agents will generally take into consideration any defects that a property has and this should ultimately be reflected in the price that it is offered at. It is not always possible (as we are not usually chartered surveyors) to spot hidden defects. So when home buyers have spent typically £700-£1,000 only to receive a horror story of a report, this leaves three options: proceed at the agreed price (accepting any problems as part of the deal), withdraw from the purchase or try to re-negotiate. The latter option should always be tried first before withdrawal. The vendors are aware that their buyer has already committed significant expense and that the surveyor’s report should give an impartial, factual overview. Language frequently used is damning and doesn’t make it easy when attempting a re-negotiation: what needs to be established is a clear difference between the obvious and the unexpected. Buyers can gather a lot of supplementary information by commissioning follow-up reports from relevant experts. This can then be discussed by the agent and their client. It is vital that the buyer shares the report’s findings IN FULL and usually a reasonable compromise can be reached.

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Matching people to homes 020 8299 3021 | roybrooks.co.uk

KIRKWOOD ROAD, SE15

£1,350,000

An architecturally elite warehouse conversion with an inspiring interior, four/five bedrooms, three bathrooms, two terraces, a courtyard and off street parking. Close to zone 2 trains and Overground services at Peckham Rye and Queen’s Road and shops, bars and restaurants.

LEE PARK, SE3

£2,350,000

This late Georgian house has a 250ft garden, five big bedrooms, three receptions, an eat-in kitchen and a beautiful interior. Upstairs are two antique bathrooms, an en-suite shower and a rear balcony. Walk to Blackheath Village, trains and excellent schools.

For lettings, call Kelly or Toni

Inside NEWS & VIEWS 6

Ask the Expert. Marc Wiehe considers what could happen in the buying process after a survey

Home Front. The housing crisis is sparking a revolution in design, says Jenny Knight

Prime Property. A beautifully presented family home on a choice street

The Word. Kris Ericsson forsees an autumn market full of opportunity

Heads-up. Tooting makes the top ten and opportunities galore in south London

Word on the Street. What suggestions do you have for making the buying process more efficient?

INTERVIEW. Jenny Knight talks to German entrepreneur and property expert Andreas Schrobback

Ask the Local. Jane Robathan of Roy Brooks highlights Peckham

Secret Agent. Mark Lee of Knight Frank revealed

Events – 5 of the best things to do around SOUTH

Money Matters. Duncan Farmer is looking forward to some good mortgage deals

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The Trend. Side lines

Home Hot List. The ups and downs

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Home Compare. All For One

EXCLUSIVE. Four properties set to impress

NEW HOMES. Tim Banks of Octagon says confidence is returning to quality new builds

South West London. Desirable homes in Wandsworth and Putney

Robert Holmes Wimbledon. A Victorian house in the heart of the village

Robert Holmes Coombe. A coveted Arts & Crafts house in Kingston-upon-Thames

South West London. Desirable homes in Kingston Vale, Kennington and Tooting

South East London. Period properties for modern living

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Lettings Lowdown. Alistair Harrold of Coombe Residential considers the state of the market

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Luxury living in Epsom

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A quintessential Victorian country house in Northamptonshire

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Last Word. Matthew Macmillan of Warren & Co has the last say

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HOMEFRONT London’s housing crisis is sparking a revolution in design that will see workers living in micro ﬂats, says Jenny Knight

evelopers are now building tiny homes to meet the demand from young professionals who can no longer afford to live in the expensive Capital. For example London-based firm U+1 is working on plans to build thousands of flats in the centre that are half the government recommended size to cater for workers struggling to buy or rent. In South London Pocket Homes is launching a development on a constrained site in Wandsworth to supply 86 homes including 53 flats that will be just 38 square meters in size. The tower in Mapleton Crescent will be a unique, triangular-shaped building with panoramic views across London. The idea is to create more starter homes for those priced out of London. Although the one-bed flats are small the communal areas including a roof terrace, a shared lounge and a striking lobby where people can socialise or work on their laptops, make up for the lack of individual space. The ‘affordable Pocket homes’, are set to be sold next year at a discount of at least 20 per cent below local property prices. According to Pocket, the Wandsworth homes will be offered to ‘middle-income Londoners who

are salaried out of social housing and priced out of the property market’ and aimed at those with a household income of less than £66,000. A spokesman says: “We expect the project to set an aspirational new standard for what affordable starter homes can be in London.” To emphasise the trend for micro living John Lewis is working on a new range of furniture to fit into smaller flats. It all sounds a great way to enable more people to buy or rent their own homes but the housing charity Shelter warns that unless the design is exemplary the trend could lead to rabbit hutch homes. “The John Lewis range of affordable furnishings for compact living were originally designed for university students. The range includes a table which extends to seat eight people, a sofa that pulls out to become a bed, a small sofa and chairs. The range has been used to fit out a pair of microflats that have been mocked up in the Victoria headquarters of property developers U+I, who are lobbying for the chance to develop ‘compact flats’ for rental in zone 1 buildings in London. The idea is to ensure the town flats would be available for rental only, meaning that they could not be sold on by speculators and would remain as a pool of flats for London workers.”

Specially-designed compact furniture from John Lewis in a space-saving U+1 development

f you’ve always thought it would be fun to be locked in a department store overnight – John Lewis have made that dream come true! The Residence is the first fully-furnished, in-store apartment (there’s an expansive living/dining area, a luxurious bedroom, fitted kitchen study and indoor terrace overlooking Cavendish Square). This one’s in the Oxford Street branch with two more in Cambridge and Liverpool. The Residence is open daily for customers to look through the cupboards and wardrobes, have a hands-on experience of all the products and shop – you can even re-arrange the furniture! And for the lucky few (by ballot) John Lewis are inviting customers for a sleep-over. Other experiences on offer include a dinner party and customer workshops. See www.johnlewis.com/ content/the-residence for details.

HOMES

GUIDE PRICE £5,850,000

ocated on St Simon’s Avenue, one of West Putney’s most desirable roads, this outstanding detached period family home has been redeveloped over the flour floors to an exceptionally high standard. From the hallway, there is a large drawing room to the left and a study to the right – both with fireplaces. To the rear of the house, and providing the wow factor, is a vast kitchen/breakfast/ family room with easy access to the landscaped garden. The garden/lower ground floor level has recently been extended and offers a large family/playroom, a games room plus storage space, a wine cellar and a bedroom with en suite bathroom. The principal bedroom suite has a large dressing room and an opulent en suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms(with en suite) on the first floor and four more large bedrooms on the top floor plus a family bathroom and an en suite shower. There’s plentiful off street parking and easy access to Putney High Street. Savills Putney 020 8780 9900

PRIME PROPERTY

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THE WORD

Kris Ericsson, Associate, Sales Manager Knight Frank Battersea & Nine Elms

s we enter the autumn market, buyers and sellers alike, spurred on by their desire to have either moved out or into their new homes before the end of the year, are facing a competitive market, but one full of opportunity. Christmas and the end of the year has always acted as a great catalyst for buyers and sellers to set a deadline. Thus I expect September and October to be frantically busy, and by all accounts September is looking to be the busiest month of the year so far. While the UK continues to go through a period of political uncertainty, sellers can take re-assurance that there are plenty of buyers still in the market, but they are price sensitive and where properties have had market-reflecting price adjustments there is plenty of demand. We have recently seen competitive bids on properties following a pro-active approach on pricing for some of our clients, in some cases resulting in prices higher than the latest adjustment. While most of Battersea is having to reflect on price, one area that has consistently outperformed the market is the Shaftesbury estate. Once known as Pig Hill due to its large number of piggeries, the estate as we know it today was built between 1873-1877 and originally comprised of 1,200 two-storey houses with gardens laid out in wide treelined streets.

OUTOF TOWNBUY...

£1,095,000 Set in approximately 1.2 acres of wooded gardens, this delightful five-bedroom period house is full of character. Built in 1850 in a neo Gothic style, the house features patterned Flemish bond brickwork, stone quoins and inlaid decorative terracotta tiles. Old Lodge, Seven Hills Road, is situated close to Cobham town centre and is within driving distance of Weybridge, Walton and Cobham stations, which all offer quick access to London Waterloo.

Ideally situated north of Lavender Hill and Clapham Common and east of Clapham Junction, transport links are great and in a few years you will be able to catch the Northern line from Battersea Power Station in under a 10-minute walk. The two to three-bed cottages have always had a huge demand, more recently so in the last three to four years as it was one of the last places in SW11 where you could buy Savills Cobham 01932 586 200 a fully extended cottage under £1,000,000. While the percentage increase in capital appreciation isn’t huge, in this case less than 5 per cent, when considering that Battersea as a whole has had a price correction of 9 per cent over the same period it is quite remarkable how well this area of Battersea has performed. And Number 32 it’s no wonder why when you take into account its 32 The Pavement, SW4 0JE location, the architecture, the proximity to 020 3535 0910 • no32theoldtown.co.uk shops, bars and restaurants as Where? well as the green It’s 5 minutes from Clapham Common spaces of South tube and at the beginning stretch of West London, Clapham Old Town the persistent What’s it like? demand for houses in the It has a fantastic terrace and lots of tables Shaftesbury on ground and first floor. estate says it all. The cocktails are fantastic – if you just fancy sitting at the bar. The wine list is great and reasonably priced.

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Recently sold in Eversleigh Road

And the food? Food is incredibly fresh and the kitchen is open so you can see the delicious dishes being prepared. Lots to choose from and the club sandwich is one of our favourites. They also do a great breakfast from 9am11:30am.

Stephanie Mant Senior Negotiator Knight Frank Wandsworth

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Meredyth Road, SW13 £5,400 pcm A beautifully presented five-bedroom family home on a sought-after road in the heart of arnes illage. EPC=C • Five bedrooms •Two reception rooms • Garden • Patio

Barnes Lettings: 020 8033 9040 lets.bar@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Fairmount Road, SW2 £1,425,000 A particularly well-presented five-bedroom, period family home with a low-maintenance rear garden, located in a popular residential location. Freehold. EPC=E

• Five bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Parking • Period home Brixton Sales: 020 8033 7413 sales.brx@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Hillier Road, SW11 ÂŁ1,599,000 A well-presented ve-bedroom house set over , sqft, on this popular residential street moments from the orthcote oad. Freehold. EPC=D Battersea Sales: 020 8033 9041 sales.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk

Honeybrook Road, SW12 ÂŁ700 pw A fantastic four-bedroom house with two bathrooms and a private garden, situated a short walk from Abbeville oad and Clapham outh Tube station. EPC=D Balham Lettings: 020 8033 9039 lets.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Netherford Road, SW4 ÂŁ1,299,950 A beautifully presented four-bedroom, double-fronted Victorian house on a quiet residential street in the heart of Clapham Old Town, only a short walk from Clapham Common. Freehold. EPC=D Clapham Sales: 020 8033 9046 sales.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

Seely Road, SW17 ÂŁ725,000 A fantastic three-bedroom family home with a large south-facing private garden and the potential to extend. Freehold. EPC=D Tooting Sales: 020 8033 9035 sales.too@marshandparsons.co.uk

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One The Elephant, St. Gabriel Walk SE1 Spacious three bedroom with spectacular vistas Located on the thirtieth floor, this immaculate three bedroom apartment has fantastic panoramic views of west London, with views as far reaching as the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and Wembley Stadium. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, 2 balconies, underfloor heating, parking, lift access, concierge. EPC: B. Approximately 116.69 sq m (1,256 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 249 years remaining

Guide price: £1,350,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/towerbridge towerbridge@knightfrank.com 020 7768 0807

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A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION 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: £1,225,000

Thornton Place, Clapham SW4 A stylish apartment set in a magnificent Grade II listed building with views over Clapham Common. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen, communal garden. EPC: B. Approximately 110.18 sq m (1,186 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

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Guide price: £2,650,000

Clapham Common North Side, Clapham SW4 A stunning family home with exceptional views of Clapham Common. 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, balcony, garden, off street parking. EPC: E. Approximately 282.14 sq m (3,037 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

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MOVE. Faster. Sell with Knight Frank.

Our understanding of the ever-changing market enables us to price your property accurately, so you can rely on Knight Frank to get you moving. Call us today on 020 8022 1358 to arrange your free market appraisal.

KnightFrank.com/wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com

Guide price: £1,950,000

High Cedar Drive, Wimbledon SW20 Well presented, detached four/five bedroom house near Wimbledon Common. Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite, 3-4 further bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room, double reception room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, family room, study, utility room, garden, off-street parking. EPC: C. Approximately 234 sq m (2,519 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 1358

@KF_SWLondon KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £4,450,000

Westmead, Putney Heath SW15 Fabulous six bedroom detached house on Putney Heath. Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, 5 further bedrooms (3 en suite), family bathroom, shower room, living room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, cinema, gym and wine store. EPC: B. Approximately 543 sq m (5,845 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 1358

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A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 417 offices across 58 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: £895,000

Primrose Mansions, Battersea SW11 A one bedroom flat situated on the second floor of a Victorian mansion block overlooking Battersea Park. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen/dining room, balcony. EPC: C. Approximately 62.9 sq m (677 sq ft). battersea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5936

@KF_SWLondon KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £950,000

Albert Palace Mansions, Battersea SW11 A beautifully renovated two bedroom flat on the second floor moments from Battersea Park. Master bedroom with en suite, second bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, reception/dining room, balcony. EPC: E. Approximately 100 sq m (1,076 sq ft). battersea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5936

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

battersealettings@knightfrank.com 020 3551 4456

Guide price: £410 per week

Sophora House, Vista, Battersea SW11 This flat offers a double bedroom with built in storage, a large separate bathroom finished with a dark marble and an open plan kitchen and reception room. This room has space for dining and a good sized lounge area. EPC: B. Approximately 58 sq m (624 sq ft). battersealettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3551 4456

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: £600 per week

Cambridge Mansions, Cambridge Road, Battersea SW11 Three bedroom, three bathroom flat located on the third floor with lift access, the apartment is bright and spacious with excellent living accommodation, including dining area, large entrance hall and a separate kitchen. EPC: C. Approximately 114 sq m (1,227sq ft). battersealettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3551 4456

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

riversidelettings@knightfrank.com 020 3589 4028

Guide price: £1,450 per week

The Tower, Chelsea Creek SW6 Brand new three bedroom flat offering three bathrooms, a large open plan kitchen and reception room with a beautiful lounge and dining area. This flat has views of the River Thames and the rest of Chelsea. EPC: B. Approximately 148 sq m (1,604 sq ft). riversidelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3589 4028

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Guide price: £575 per week

Caro Point, Grosvenor Waterside SW1W Beautiful one bedroom flat with a walk in wardrobe, luxury bathroom, open plan kitchen and reception room. The recpetion room has space for dining and a breakfast bar and has been designed throughout. EPC: C. Approximately 49 sq m (521 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: £15,000 per calendar month

Home Park Road, Wimbledon SW19 Breathtaking and recently built family house situated in this popular Wimbledon Park location. 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 5 reception rooms, bespoke kitchen/breakfast/family room, balcony, rear garden with terrace, garage and off street parking. EPC: B. Approximately 693.5 sq m (7,464 sq ft). wimbledonlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 7650

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £3,250 per calendar month

Darlaston Road, Wimbledon SW19

Spacious and totally refurbished first floor apartment in this fantastic Wimbledon location. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, good size reception room with dining area, kitchen/breakfast room, study and off street parking. EPC: D. Approximately 125.6 sq m (1,352 sq ft). wimbledonlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 7650

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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 across 60 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience. If you are considering letting a property this year, please contact us on 020 8022 6119 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings

Guide price: £410 per week

The Library Building, Clapham SW4 A fantastic one bed apartment in an enviable location just off Clapham High Street. Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen/reception room, 2 communal roof terraces, concierge. EPC: C. Approximately 53.70 sq m (578 sq ft). claphamlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6119

@KF_SWLondon KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £1,250 per week

Burcote Road, Wandsworth SW18 This stunning property has been beautifully extended and offers well-balanced accommodation. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, utility room, garden, off-street parking. EPC: D. Approximately 271.74 sq m (2,925 sq ft). claphamlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6119

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STUNNING FAMILY HOUSE SITUATED BETWEEN THE COMMONS montholme road, sw11 Double reception room ø kitchen and dining area ø 5 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø separate WC ø garden ø 188 sq m (2,028 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £1.595 million Freehold

Savills Northcote Road Christopher Lewis clewis@savills.com

020 3428 2222

IMMACULATE FAMILY HOUSE ON A POPULAR ROAD IN WANDSWORTH quarry road, sw18 Reception room ø open plan kitchen and dining room ø master bedroom ø 4 double bedrooms (one en suite) ø family bathroom ø shower room ø garden ø cellar ø 191 sq m (2,057 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £1.495 million Freehold

Savills Wandsworth Jasper Colliver jcolliver@savills.com

020 8877 1222

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CICADA ROAD, SW18

PRINCE OF WALES MANSIONS, sw11

Reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom with en suite ø two further double bedrooms ø modern bathroom ø cloakroom ø roof terrace ø eaves storage ø 116 sq m (1,248 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Reception room ø kitchen ø two bedrooms ø bathroom ø utility room ø 72 sq m (773 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Guide £925,000 Leasehold, 119 years remaining

Guide £765,000 Share of Freehold

Savills Northcote Road dzendra@savills.com 020 3428 2222

Savills Battersea Park adpeck@savills.com 020 3402 1900

OSWALD BUILDING, SW11

COMYN ROAD, sw11

Open plan reception/kitchen ø bedroom ø bathroom ø balcony ø spectacular views over battersea park and the river thames ø 47 sq m (506 sq ft) ø EPC=B

Open plan kitchen/ reception room ø master bedroom ø second bedroom ø shower room ø close to clapham junction ø 49 sq m (525 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £665,000 Leasehold, 982 years remaining

Guide £525,000 Share of Freehold

Savills Battersea Park adpeck@savills.com 020 3402 1900

Savills Northcote Road dzendra@savills.com 020 3428 2222

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HEADS-UP GOEAST An increasing number of people are seeking to live in South East London in a bid to get more space and better value for money. Areas such as Crystal Palace, Norwood, Herne Hill, Peckham and Dulwich are increasingly popular choices for first-time buyers, professionals and couples who find north of the river too pricey. Estate agent Pedder has seen an increase in enquiries from professionals who are currently renting in South West London, yet are choosing to buy in zone 2 and zone 3 in South East London. Even thought South London still represents good value, average prices for apartments in Crystal Palace are now 70% higher than they were five years ago with average square foot values at £612. Bill Russell, Director at Pedder’s Crystal Palace office says: “Tipped as the new Shoreditch, Crystal Palace is fast becoming the trendy place to live. We have seen an average price rise of 10% in the last two years and we are expecting that this will continue.” For example Hambridge Homes has sold 75% of its apartments at its stylish apartment scheme, The Triangle, Crystal Palace to professionals and first time buyers who plan to commute via Gypsy Hill overground station into Victoria or London Bridge. Bill adds: “Buyers are drawn to the excellent rail links from Gypsy Hill and Crystal Palace Stations and the lifestyle the area has to offer. The Crystal Palace Triangle, which has many independent shops, bars and restaurants are close by and there is a weekly food market on Haynes Lane every Saturday which gets quite a buzz from locals.” The Triangle 020 7738 6839 or www.thetriangle-se27.com

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Croydon is one of the cheapest places to live in London, with homes a quarter of a million pounds cheaper than the average price for the capital, according to Zoopla figures. Lynda Clark, editor of First Time Buyer Magazine says: “Croydon and nearby areas has undergone huge regeneration and development in recent years, attracting many first-time buyers and making it an ideal place to get on the ladder. However, with the vast sums required for deposits and increasing house prices, it is not surprising that many first time buyers think that they won’t ever stand a chance of owning their own four walls. The First Time Buyer Show will help inexperienced buyers in this thriving area of Greater London to get the advice that they need.” First-time buyers visiting the show will be able to find out everything they need to know about getting onto the property ladder, from free mortgage and legal advice to a wide range of properties and new homes that are currently on the market in both Croydon and throughout South London. Croydon Conference Centre, Saturday,September 30 10am4pm. Entrance is free. www.ftbhomeshow.com

ZOOPLAGLOOM Over a third of properties on the market in London have had their asking prices reduced according to the latest figures from property website Zoopla. The average discount now stands at 8.08 per cent (£24,823). Zoopla revealed that Kingston-upon-Thames tops the list with nearly half of homes marked down, closely followed by neighbouring Surbiton (47.25 per cent). Across London as a whole properties that have been discounted cut prices by an average of 7.24% (£52,457) Lawrence Hall, spokesperson for Zoopla says: “There has been an increase in the number of reduced properties on the market since earlier this year, which is good news for first-time buyers trying to get onto the property ladder.”

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TOPTENTOOTING According to research by travel website Lonely Planet, Tooting is one of the top ten coolest neighbourhoods in the world, rivalling places like New York, Rio de Janeiro and Dubai. That may be a tad hard to credit but certainly the cool vibe of the zone 3, commuter hub combines a quirky mismatch of independent coffee shops, retail outlets and eateries that attracts homebuyers. Located less than a mile from Tooting High Street is Bellway Homes’ new development, St George’s Gate, from where residents can enjoy everything Tooting has to offer. St George’s Gate is a collection of contemporary two and four bedroom townhouses form part of the redevelopment of Springfield Hospital, which will include 32 acres of new public parkland, woodland and wetlands, wildlife areas and formal gardens. It benefits from close proximity to an excellent range of local amenities. SW17 is well known for its music and comedy venues such as the Tooting Tram & Social, plus a range of stylish cafés, bars and restaurants and independent and high street retailers. St Georges Gate, Bellway Homes 0333 577 5878 or www.bellway.co.uk

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ore than 100 volunteers helped clean up Savona & Carey Gardens estates in Nine Elms as part of the US Embassy’s annual Day of Service. The new US Ambassador Robert Wood Johnson, on his first official UK engagement, joined Wandsworth Council leader, Ravi Govindia, to welcome volunteers from across the local community. Rolling up their sleeves were representatives from the US Embassy, Wandsworth Council, Savona Residents’ Association, local residents from the Savona and Carey Gardens Estates and members of the local business and developer community, including Battersea Power Station Development Company, Barratt London, Tideway, Northern Line Extension, Covent Garden Market Authority and Sir Robert McAlpine. Taking place for a third consecutive year in Nine Elms, the Day of Service is an annual event to mark the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the US in which 3,000 people died.

LUXURYSHOWBACK The Luxury Property Show, of which SOUTH is a key media partner, is back in Olympia, London on October 27 to 28 with more than 50 exhibitors from around the world presenting investors with opportunities ranging from Mediterranean villas to alpine retreats. Luxury property is a rapidly growing market with recent data from Christies International Real Estate revealing the world’s top ten reported property sales were all priced above $100 million for the first time in the year to May 2017. The show, now in its 11th year, will showcase investment opportunities like beachside apartments in Thailand to luxury lofts in New York. The exhibitors and sponsors list includes St James Place Wealth Management, Remax, Almanzora, Baker Woods, Mansion Global, Yamaha Music, Corcoran Group, Prime Properties and the International Property Awards. The show also includes an in-depth schedule of seminars offering real world investment advice for investors ranging from those exploring the market for the first time, to seasoned professionals with global portfolios. The seminars will tackle key questions around the market including where to find the next global property hotspot to how to mitigate political risk and uncertainty. www.theluxurypropertyshow.com

What suggestions do you have for making the buying process more eﬃcient? DOMINIC PASQUA KNIGHT FRANK Due to Stamp Duty, the property market is very price sensitive. With no signs that the government will reduce the tax, there are other ways in which the market could become more efficient: 1 Non-refundable deposit paid by buyers upon acceptance of offer. 2 Make gazumping and gazundering illegal. 3 Offers on property to only be accepted upon proof of mortgage agreed in principle – banks and lenders to then act much quicker in issuing formal offers as they are far too slow. 4 Solicitors to prepare complete sales pack as soon as property is brought to market.

TOM FLOYD WINKWORTH I think that vendors should make sure they get themselves and their solicitor ready, so on the day an offer is accepted the paperwork is sent to the buyer’s solicitor. This should ‘set the tone’ for the sale and make sure the buyer realises the vendor wants to move quickly. Vendors need to instruct a proactive agent that is going to chase all parties. Ultimately this is where agents earn most of their fee and 9/10 sales will fall through because of lack of communication. It is not a complicated process but vendors and agents just need to be efficient themselves.

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UNIQUE BUSINESS MODEL FOR SAFE INVESTMENT AS UNTERNEHMENSGRUPPE is a company specialising in the project development and sale of residential properties and portfolios for capital investment. In marketing more than 1,600 housing units, it has achieved sales of more than EUR 180 m. AS UNTERNEHMENSGRUPPE is also one of the market leaders in the rented social housing sector for private as well as institutional and capital investors. The company operates throughout Germany in six locations, providing support through the entire process – starting with acquisition and planning, onto the development and the construction phases, right through to the marketing and use of the building as well as its subsequent letting. AS UNTERNEHMENSGRUPPE also provides investors and clients with, not only the usual asset and property management, but also a strong yield and lasting rental profits, plus profitable exit strategies.

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Andreas Schrobback, managing director of As Unternehmensgruppe, talking to SOUTH writer Jenny Knight at the Mandarin Hotel, Knightsbridge

INVESTINHISTORY Germany’s historic listed buildings are beautiful and often situated in delightful cities – but the big attraction for the UK investor is the generous tax-breaks

hese historic buildings are often in bad repair and unsuited for modern life, hence the tax-breaks to attract developers prepared to restore and renovate the apartment blocks. Because the German property market is significantly undervalued compared with the UK market these historic homes in need of TLC can be bought for bargain basement prices. Renovation is expensive but over eight years the renovation cost is returned to the investor in the form of tax-breaks. Andreas Schrobback is managing director of As Unternehmensgruppe, a company employing 120 people including a construction team, that develops, sells and manages homes for capital investment. Over the past 10 years he has restored and sold more than 1,500 homes. Herr Schrobback recently visited London to assess the local property market and build contacts. He is opening the German market in historic homes to the UK investor, particularly those who think recent tax changes have made buy-to-let in England unappealing. His company operates throughout Germany but particularly in scenic cities like Leipzig – acquiring property, renovating it, marketing and then letting the apartments. Investors who can raise a mortgage for at

least 250,000 Euros come in on the ground company has been an experienced partner for floor when the property is bought. After 18 profitable investments with long-term stability.” months when the construction work has been He reckons that as Brexit nears the completed and the apartment let, they can uncertainty will make British investors keen to expect an annual return of about 3.5 per cent put their money into well-managed property after expenses. schemes in well-regulated countries like Herr Schrobback says: “The German Germany because buying property in Germany property market is very solid and Germany is a safe investment allowing investors to has stable legal and political systems. This generate assets in a risk-free way. The German is a unique property legal system gives all investment where buyers – including the investor can write those from the UK down 80 per cent of – secure title to the price of renovation ownership through its over the years.” land registry system. For those who And although prices have been buy-toare low compared to let investors in the London, Paris or New UK and are used to York, the German Andreas Schrobback endless problems property market has involving tenants, had its own property paperwork, letting agents and tax returns, one boom, seeing huge increases in property values of the appeals of the scheme is that all the and rents in recent years – particularly near city work from planning permission, construction, centres. And these increases are expected to legal requirements, finding tenants and dealing continue. German tenants are also reassuringly with the authorities is taken out of their hands. different to those in many other countries. There Herr Schrobback adds: “We are one of the is much less focus on home ownership and market leaders in the rented social housing tenants often live in the same apartment for 10 sector for private as well as institutional or even 20 years. and capital investors. For over 13 years the www.unternehmensgruppe-as-english.com

“The German property market is very solid and Germany has stable legal and political systems”

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ASKTHELOCAL Jane Robathan, Marketing Manager, Roy Brooks, Peckham What’s going for it?

Well connected?

And the schools?

Hang out at...

Where to buy

Where HAVE you been? It’s a cocktail-centric, gastro-loving, barista-grinding mix of extremes. Rooftop yoga or cinema tonight? Even the multistorey car park doubles as an art gallery. It’s just so achingly hip.

Peckham Rye station is in zone 2, has trains (London Bridge, Victoria, St Pancras) and London Overground links (Clapham Junction, Canada Water, Shoreditch, Hoxton). Queen’s Road does the same for north Peckham. Artisan coffee available at both, naturally. The new Belham Primary is run by the head of Dulwich Hamlet in Dulwich Village. Bellenden Primary (Ofsted “good”), Harris Academy (“good”) and two more Harris academies at Peckham Rye (both “outstanding”).

Forza Win, Peckham Refreshment Rooms, Peckham Springs, Bar Story, Frank’s, Peckham Bazaar, Mr Bao, Banh Banh, Pedlar, Persepolis, Artusi, Honest Burgers, The Begging Bowl, Slow Richie, Miss Tapas, Petitou, Peckham Pelican, Copper Tap, Beer Rebellion, Bussey Building… Holly Grove Conservation Area has some bewitching homes – from early Victorian townhouses to magical Regency villas. Vicky terraces and newbie flats aplenty. Lots of ex-locals for those after a bargain.

Gem of the month Chadwick Road, SE15 A darling cottage in the charming Holly Grove Conservation Area. 2 double bedrooms, 2 receptions, study area and south-facing garden. Moments to zone 2 trains/Overground links at Peckham Rye. £859,950 Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021

Helping hand Buying a property is universally acknowledged as one of life’s most stressful experiences, particularly if you’re moving from overseas or have time pressures. With 17 years’ experience at Knight Frank behind him, Esmond Elliot has recently launched his own property consultancy to make the experience of finding a new home as smooth as possible. Esmond’s insider knowledge of the central and south-west London housing markets, together with his prodigious contacts, make him ideally placed to advise on all stages of the process, from finding a property to ensuring a successful and stress free completion.

Call 07551 740312 or visit www.esmondelliot.com

ESMOND ELLIOT PROPERTY CONSULTANCY LTD

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SIDE LINES Secret Hair Side Table, £95 pib-home.co.uk

Antler Cluster side table, £595 outthereinteriors.com

Teddy side table, £39 very.co.uk

Mexico stool/side table, £155 amara.com

Palette side table, £995 houseology.com

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Cappa E Spada Electric owl side table, £395 limelace.co.uk

Erosion yellow stool/ side table, £940 bocacdolobo.com

Midas geometric table, £95 rockett stgeorge.co.uk

IT’S RITZY

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e love our homes and Ben Taggart’s models are a perfect way of celebrating them – a keepsake for when you move on or a unique gift. Ben’s individually handmade models are perfect, architecturally accurate ‘portraits’ painted and finished to capture the character of your home – from a weathered cornice to the texture of the brickwork (but you can choose to lose more prosaic features such as drainpipes!). Attention to detail means the result has a wonderfully lifelike appearance. His eye for detail stems from a childhood love of making things out of cardboard at the kitchen table, a training at St Martin’s School of Art and a first job for a design company making sets. Ben loves buildings and finding out about their past lives. His work involves producing historical pieces for museums and architects as well as smaller commissions for private clients. Each house model is presented in a custom made box-frame, in stained oak, with non-reflective glass. The model is mounted on a sheet of card sympathetic to the colours and tones of the building. A title can be printed with the name of the house on the background as well as any other personalised text required – all designed to harmonise and complement the architectural style of the house. Commissions take five to six weeks to complete and the average size of the finished framed portrait is about 30cm x 50cm. The scale of the models is usually models 1:50 which means that an ordinary front door would be about 4cm high. The average price works out at about £1,800, including vat and framing. The cost depends on the complexity of the building and the overall size. Ben can work from photographs or will make a home visit. See www.modelhouses. co.uk for more details or call Ben on 07966 539 861

>>COOL CHILL Make space in those wide open, modern living spaces for a peaceful corner for quiet pursuits and some ‘me time’

>>CONTAIN YOURSELF Vases with attitude will add pzazz to your posies – texture and colour wow. Red prickle vase, £22.50 www.miafleur. com

>>OHHH! ODOURS It really is worth paying more for those expensive candles which will fill your home with delicious, lasting fragrance. They earn their keep

>>TRAD TRANSFORMATIONS Modern florals put a twist on familiar favourites and add a huge serving of style to modern homes. Medusa Wide Table, £395, noxuhome.co

>>SKULLDUGGERY The shops are full of all things halloween – are we being churlish if we say it’s really not British?!

>>TWINKLE TWINKLE The cosy glow from atmospheric lighting is homely but strings of fairy lights are a switchoff anywhere – except on a Christmas tree (of course)

>>BEDDIE BUYS Those pointless lengths of fabric draped over the end of the bed add nothing – especially not practical cosiness

>>EYEEYE! We’re not sure about Marc Quinn’s eyeball oil paintings – huge detailed portraits’ of the human eye. Too close for comfort!

DOWN By Jane Stevens

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THE LUXURY PROPERTY SHOW Olympia, London- 27th & 28th October 2017

PROPERTIES FROM £250,000 - £10M

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FOR EXHIBITORS The oportunity to showcase your properties to discerning U.K. investors.

FOR VISITORS Discover your perfect holiday retreat or investment opportunity from 50 exclusive exhibitors.

Do business with wealth managers, institutional investors and HNW’s.

Properties for sale from Europe, USA, Caribbean, Asia and Dubai.

Network with the key people in the U.K property industry.

Informative seminars, providing buying, legal and tax advice.

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BALHAM FOOD FESTIVAL

Name Mark Lee

Mon 25 Sept–Sun Oct 1

Estate Agent Knight Frank Riverside Sales

A week of activity showcasing Balham’s local food businesses. There will be promotional deals from local restaurants and venues including Brindisa, Bodean’s BBQ, Exhibit Bar, Indian Room, Haché Burger, Mango Bottom, Oddbox, The Bedford and The Regent. www.balhamfoodfestival.com

WIMBLEDON BOOKFEST Various venues Thur 5 Oct–Thur 12 Oct

Wimbledon’s annual arts and cultural festival with nearly 100 events to choose from. Line-up includes Ali Smith, Salman Rushdie, Tracy Chevalier, Chris Boardman, Alexandra Shulman and many more... www.wimbledonbookfest.org

also... LONDON LITERATURE FESTIVAL Fri 13 Oct–Wed 1 Nov

The Southbank Centre hosts acclaimed authors, poets, speakers and collaborators. Live readings, talks and workshops.

OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS – THE WATERGARDENS Kingston-upon-Thames KT2 7LF Sun 8 Oct

A must-see garden for tree lovers, the Japanese landscaped garden was originally part of Coombe Wood Nursery, planted by the Veitch family in the 1860s. 9 acres with ponds, streams and waterfalls. Rare trees in stunning autumn colour. www.ngs.org.uk

PADDINGTON’S HALF TERM Museum of London Thur 21 Oct–Fri 29 Oct

Pack your marmalade sandwiches, put on your favourite hat and head to the Museum of London. Join in daily activities inspired by London’s favourite bear ahead of the Paddington 2 film release. There’s a display of original costumes and props from the new film. www.museumoflondon.org.uk

Position Negotiator Where do you live? Lewisham.

What and where was your first London home?

A 200 sq ft studio flat in Wandsworth Town. It was a standalone flat within a mews – very cute!

Favourite open space in London? Primrose Hill – the views are amazing!

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Playing professional ice hockey from the age of 8 till 26.

Tell us something that would surprise people about you. I love country music.

Aside from property what’s your most expensive purchase? My watch.

Favourite book, film or album now? John Mayer – Continuum.

What did you want to be when you were growing up? Professional sportsman.

What three things would take to a desert island? Sunglasses, lilo, beer.

What is your most treasured possession?

A one cent piece I have had in my wallet since I was 16.

What is top of your bucket list? To visit Nashville.

Who would you like to stuck in a lift with? Johnny Cash.

TOVE JANSSON Dulwich Picture Gallery Wed 25 Oct–Jan 2018

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

Dominos pizza – Pepperoni Passion with lots of dip!

A major exhibition of more than 150 works – graphic illustration and paintings – shows that the Finnish artist’s body of work consists of far more than just Moomins. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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Matching people to homes 020 8299 3021 | roybrooks.co.uk

PECKHAM RYE, SE15

ÂŁ1,325,000

An exquisite home with 2,200sq.ft of space, 5-double bedrooms, a large detached garage, 2 bathrooms, 2 receptions, a kitchen/diner and a cellar. Overlooking Peckham Rye Park and a short walk to trains/London Overground links, bars, restaurants, schools and all manner of alluring shops. Chain free.

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WONDERFUL WIMBLEDON A development of seven elegant new homes with every space painstakingly considered

ach house boasts five to six bedrooms and is artfully arranged to maximise space and to create impressive proportions across all four floors. All of the houses are individually designed by the boutique developer, Coronado, to create truly individual homes. The spacious layout of each house is complemented by the clever use of materials to define spaces, giving a nod to heritage within the contemporary buildings. The oak flooring throughout the living and dining rooms lends a traditional feel, while bespoke marble in the kitchens provide a dramatic focus point. In every space the details have been painstakingly considered, from the luxurious cast stone freestanding bath, to the bespoke joinery of the walk-in master dressing room, from the dedicated personal cinema room, to the fully automated central hub for media and lighting.

The interiors feature panelled internal walnut doors and antique bronze ironmongery, detailed cornicing and bespoke skirting and detailed architraves. The kitchens are all bespoke and ergonomically designed with touchcontrol glass induction hobs, as well as integrated fridges, freezers and dishwashers. They include wine coolers with two controlled zones, dual Miele oven/microwaves and Miele Nespresso capsule coffee machines. The master bathrooms feature sliding entrance doors and polished large format porcelain finishes to floors. The energy efficient heating and cooling systems are high tech with mechanical ventilation with heat recovery throughout. The gardens are landscaped with a patio dining space.

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Robert Holmes & Co invites you to join them at the phase one launch of these luxury new townhouses: Arterberry Road, Wimbledon SW20 8TG Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October, 10am-4pm RSVP: enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk / +44 (0) 208 947 9833

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CORNERPLOT Perfectly laid out for family living, this recently renovated semi-detached house is set on a corner plot and benefits from a useful side access to the garden

t is arranged over three floors and has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and downstairs, two reception rooms. On the ground floor, a lovely entrance hall leads to a well-proportioned double reception room to the front of the property with a bay window that lets in plenty of natural light. To the rear of the house is a newlyrenovated kitchen, which offers an extensive range of fitted units and cupboards, integrated appliances, complete with central island/breakfast bar. Bi-fold doors lead out from the kitchen/ dining room onto a paved terrace overlooking a private garden with a shed for toys, garden tools and equipment. There is also a downstairs toilet and plenty of understairs storage, which also houses a washer and dryer. Upstairs, on the first floor to the front of the house, is a spacious double bedroom with

excellent wardrobe space. To the rear is an additional double bedroom with fitted cupboards, a bathroom and another bedroom. On the top floor is a fantastic double bedroom with customised fitted wardrobes and extra built-in eaves storage. At the rear there is a spacious and stylish new bathroom with separate shower. Brocklebank Road is within easy reach of the shops, bars and restaurants of Garratt Lane and the wide-open space of Wandsworth Common. There are good transport links into Waterloo with Earlsfield mainline station nearby. Excellent schooling in both the state and private sectors is close to hand.

‘Excellent schooling in both the state and private sectors is close to hand’

Brocklebank Road, SW18, £1,200,000, Knight Frank 020 8682 7777

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STUNNING THREE BEDDER A three-bedroom ground floor apartment within the popular Grade II listed Baylis Old School development, which includes family townhouses and 60s’ style modern apartments

his apartment is larger and average and wonderfully unique with fantastic living or entertaining space. It has two large bedrooms – one with an en suite shower room, and an extra single bedroom with a modern family bathroom. The flat is entered via a large hallway leading to an openplan modern kitchen/ reception room with newly fitted units and floor-to-ceiling windows. Outside is a large private patio within the communal gardens, and an allocated parking space. The Baylis Old School development – which is securely gated – won the housing design award in 2016 and the

London construction award in 2015, making this high-quality development a fantastic purchase. The area has all amenities and great transport links into the city, with Kennington, Lambeth North and Vauxhall stations all within walking distance. It is very close to Lambeth Walk Open Space and the Lollard Street Adventure Playground and a stroll away from The Thames, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens and Old Paradise Gardens.

‘The Baylis Old School development won the housing design award in 2016’

Cabanel Place, Kennington, SE11, £975,000, Lauristons 020 8012 5744

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BARNES WETLANDS VILLA This magnificent, detached, five-bedroom villa has been elegantly refurbished and overlooks the 100-acre Barnes Wetlands nature reserve

t stands in Castelnau, the premier road in Barnes with large houses lining both sides of the street. While the handsome, double-fronted, period house has been completely refurbished, to add modern touches for family living, original details have been respected. The stone floored entrance hall has high ceilings and leads through to all ground floor rooms, which include the dining room, linking to the kitchen via folding doors, with a triple reception room and a downstairs cloakroom. The Bulthaup kitchen is fitted with Gaggenau & Miele appliances and has a stunning double-height glass extension. The lower ground floor consists of an open plan media/family room with glass doors leading out to a partially covered terrace and stairs up to the garden. There is also a study, a gym, utility room with a laundry chute from the first floor, a shower/ sauna room, communications room and a plant room, as well as a large wine fridge. On the first floor the principal bedroom

suite, with dressing room, has a sumptuous marble bathroom with its large walk-in shower/steam room, freestanding bath, twin basins and French windows opening onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden. There are two more double bedrooms on this floor with a family bathroom. The second floor has two double bedroom suites which both open onto a terrace which overlooks the garden and the Wetlands beyond. The house has a pretty carriage driveway for off-street parking in addition to the garage. The high spec includes Lutron homeworks system to control the lights in the property, Sonos sound system, Control 4 audio visual system, underfloor heating in the ground floor, basement and first floor, comfort cooling in the major rooms and network points in every room, except for bathrooms. Castelnau, Barnes, SW13, POA, Savills 020 8939 6900

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NEWHOMESUPDATE Tim Banks, CEO Octagon says confidence and commitment to quality new build is returning

his is an exciting month for Octagon, as we plan our return to London to launch Bishops Row, a terrace of nine fabulous houses alongside the Fulham banks of the River Thames. These are super-sized townhouses with 4/5 bedrooms, plenty of family living space, and access to the river footpath running between Putney and Hammersmith bridges. The beautifully designed brick and stone homes with their classical Georgian exteriors will start from £4.995m and have private rear gardens, lower courtyard gardens, rear terraces from the drawing rooms and master bedrooms and rooftop terraces to Plots 8 and 9, offering envy-inducing views of the Thames and Barnes Wetland Centre. Just a few miles away in the heart of Wimbledon Village, Octagon’s team of period renovation craftsmen are putting the finishing touches to Grade II listed Eagle House, purported to be one of the oldest mansions in London, which has been converted into magnificent apartments. Local interest during the last two years has now reached an all-time high – unsurprising, as the location and period features are perfect, both for downsizers looking to stay in the village as much as central

Located close to Cobham High Street and the local train station, Willowbank offers incredibly light and spacious living, with the classic red brick façade bringing a truly classical feel to the contemporary home. £4.35m. Boyce Thornton 01932 868 448

Londoners yearning for the green open spaces of the adjoining Wimbledon Common. Meanwhile, the Octagon Bespoke division continues to blossom, and not just with people wishing to build their dream home from scratch, but also welcoming back a growing number of seasoned Octagon homeowners, who have decided this is the year to embark on grand scale extensions and improvements. While our land buying team continues to source the best placed plots in our known territory of the Home Counties, the Bespoke map expands further afield. Projects are currently underway from Essex and Kent to central London, each offering a unique challenge for the team and providing the opportunity to build on the current Octagon reputation and skill set with exciting new ideas. Confidence and commitment to quality new build seems to be returning if our own experience is anything to go by. Viewings and offers are up on 2016, followed by some firm reservations already in place for our detached family houses. With December our most successful sales month in 2016, we look to the winter months with anticipation, and hope the current interest continues throughout the end of the year.

GATEDCOMMUNITY This stunning contemporary five-bedroom house of almost 3,000 sq ft, with private parking is built over four floors and features sleek, modern interiors throughout. As well as the four en suite bedrooms, reception room, and kitchen/area, the property has an extra family/cinema room. The 36-foot garden faces south-west and features lawn and decking, with a two-storey garden studio to the rear. The house is in an excellent location, which borders the south side of Wandsworth Common, and is within easy reach of all the excellent local amenities including Bellevue Village. It is the largest house in the development with wonderful entertainment and living space. Wandsworth Common mainline station is a third of a mile away. Charles Baker Place, Wiseton Road, £2,950,000, Carter Jonas 020 3553 0074

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ore new homes are springing around the edge of Zone 1 in South London where four new stations are planned. L&Q’s Harvard Gardens development in SE17, will be supremely well connected once the new transport links are in place. Situated just a short distance from Elephant and Castle Station, Harvard Gardens offers an impressive variety of transport options, available both day and night. From the station, which is serviced by the Northern and Bakerloo lines, Waterloo can be reached within four minutes, Bank in around six minutes, the West End in just 10 minutes, and Canary Wharf in 18 minutes. For night owls, the Northern line runs to nearby Kennington station 24 hours a day every Friday and Saturday, opening up all of London’s best nightlife. Lucy Chitty, Sales & Customer Services Director at L&Q, comments: “With national rail services, two underground lines, a large number of buses and a cycle superhighway just a stone’s throw away, the homes at Harvard Gardens are perfect for buyers looking for a short commute during the week, and access to the very best of London’s worldclass entertainment and nightlife at the weekend. Our stylish four-bedroom duplexes are ideal for professionals looking for a more spacious property in a lively, central location.” A contemporary collection of one

and two-bedroom apartments and fourbedroom duplexes, Harvard Gardens is the third and final phase of Albany Place, L&Q’s award-winning development of modern and stylish homes. All of the homes at Harvard Gardens have been designed to maximise space and light, and are finished to a high specification. The ground floor of the four-bedroom duplexes features a large kitchen/dining room, with gloss units and integrated appliances, plus a downstairs shower room. The separate living room has full-height glass doors which open out onto the private garden area. On the first floor are the four generously-sized bedrooms, as well as the bathroom, fitted with white Roca Hall sanitary ware. East Street Market and Walworth Road’s shops are just a few minutes’ walk from Harvard Gardens, as well as a Morrison’s superstore and the Castle Centre. The newly-refurbished leisure centre features a fully equipped gym, indoor cycle studio, sports courts, and a six-lane swimming pool where Southwark residents can enjoy free swimming sessions at specified times. Harvard Gardens, from £540,000 for a two-bedroom apartment, available with London Help to Buy, and four-bedroom duplexes from £675,000, including parking, 0333 003 3640 or www.harvardgardens.co.uk

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he Boulevard Townhouse collection of seven new five-bedroom homes, with off-street parking, has been launched by Lendlease. The sustainable developer unveiled a new phase of townhouses at Cambium in Southfields, moments from Wimbledon Common. The Boulevard Townhouse collection is positioned at the foot of a tree-lined avenue. Once complete, Cambium will provide a total of 55 townhouses and 55 apartments surrounding a beautifully landscaped green open space. Each home has been designed to maximise views of the green, to create a secure and peaceful environment for residents. At the heart of each townhouse is a family living/ dining room featuring a fully integrated, modern kitchen. A private garden can be accessed via the kitchen. Set across three floors, every home comprises five bedrooms, two of which have ensuite bathrooms with underfloor heating. Open-plan interiors are finished with two colour palette options. They are paired with touches, such as ceramic tiles, to provide an elegant finish. The houses are built to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4, including energy-efficient appliances, double glazing, and engineered timber flooring. All gardens have LED illuminated patios and a water butt for rainwater collection. The development is centred around an urban meadow featuring an eco-play area and an oak tree, believed to have been planted over 200 years ago. Vegetable grow beds are also provided. Cambium, Southfields, from £1,530,000, 020 3817 7000 or visit www.cambium.london

This contemporary penthouse has been carefully designed to maximise light and space whilst the private terraces offer a secluded outdoor space for you to relax and unwind in – £749,950

Haydon Park Road, SW19 Contact the new homes specialists on 020 8879 9099 www.lauristons.com

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Naturally exceptional At Octagon, we cherish our reputation for building classical homes in the most desirable locations, and Southlands is the perfect example. Located just moments from the High Street on one of Esher’s most sought-after private gated roads, this substantial new home offers lateral living across 3 floors. One of 6 double bedrooms, the large master suite enjoys ‘his and hers’ en-suites and dressing rooms, whilst a large kitchen/dining/ living room opens onto the landscaped 0.7 acre south-backing garden. Sitting behind a private gated entrance, the family home also includes an integral double garage and ample driveway parking. Esher and Claygate train stations are less than a mile away, offering a regular service into central London. Southlands is ideally positioned for excellent local schooling, including Milbourne Lodge, Claremont Fan Court School and ACS International School, as well as leisure facilities at Claremont Landscape Garden and Sandown Racecourse.

£5.25m SOUTHLANDS Sandown Avenue Esher, Surrey KT10 9NT OPEN WEEKENDS 10am – 4pm or by appointment SELLING AGENT Savills Easher: 01372 461 900

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MONEYTIP

hen the Bank of England reduced the Base Rate to 0.5% in March 2009 – nobody foresaw that nearly seven and a half years later it would be cut further to 0.25%. While we have heard arguments for both its increase and further reduction – nobody knows what will happen, let alone when. Following recent statements from the Bank of England, and despite conflicting data, there is growing belief that we may see a Base Rate rise sooner rather than later. Even if it is not increased this year, that does mean that the mortgage rates we see today will be around forever. With short term fixes available at just over 1%, five-year equivalent well under 2% and 10-year deals from 2.5%, let us not take these for granted. Back in 2009, those 2-year and 5-year deals where nearer 3.5% and 4.5% respectively. With lenders offering incentives like Free Valuations, Free Legals and/or Cashbacks, whether purchasing or remortgaging, there is no excuse not to review your mortgage. Don’t leave it too late and be left with that “If only” feeling.

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hanges to the tax regime on buyto-let properties mean that one in four landlords is considering selling up within the next year, according to a survey by the Association of Residential Letting Agents. The organisation said the government needed to reappraise the way landlords were taxed to encourage more to increase the size of their portfolios and increase the availability of properties for tenants. Alan Ward, the association’s chairman, said: “As demand continues to increase for homes to rent, punitive tax changes are discouraging investment by the majority of good landlords who want to provide accommodation.To meet demand, we need pro-growth taxation that actively supports and encourages the majority of landlords who are individuals providing good housing, to invest in the new homes to rent we so desperately need.”

1.51%

The interest rate on the Halifax’s three-year fixed-rate mortgage

The proportion of homebuyers who get help from parents or grandparents to buy their first or second home

NUMBERCRUNCHING

£275,000 1.99% The price of a beach hut near Bournemouth which is, per square foot, the same price as property in Chelsea

The rate on Coventry building society mortgage which, unusually, has no penalties for early repayment

BESTBUYMORTGAGES

Fixed Rates

Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

Yorkshire BS

0.99%

31/11/2019

4.74%

4.2%

60%

n/a

2%/1% until 31/11/19. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1495 Product Fee

£90

Maximum loan £5m

Halifax (Via Selected Intermediaries)

1.11%

12/31/2019

3.74%

4.0%

75%

n/a

1.5%/0.7% until 31/12/2019. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£999 Product Fee

Loan £1m

Post Office (Via Selected Intermediaries)

1.27%

11/30/2019

4.24%

3.8%

85%

n/a

3% / 2% until 30/11/2019. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty.

£995

Max loan £500k. Free Valuation

HSBC Bank

1.59%

12/30/2022

3.69%

2.9%

60%

n/a

5/4/3/2/1% until 30/12/22. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

Max £5m. Free Valuation. Free Legals for remortgages

Barclays

2.39%

10/31/2027

3.74%

3.5%

60%

n/a

5% until 31/10/27. 5% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1499 Product Fee

£80

Min loan £500k, Max £2m. Free Valuation. Free Legals for remortgages

Source: SPF Private Clients

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ONTHERISE? Duncan Farmer is looking forward to competition bringing good deals

about half of the increase on the back of that meeting has now been recouped”, said Boulger. The good news out of all that, he says, is that it will take pressure off any lenders that were thinking about putting up the cost of fixed-rate loans “and provide a little more scope for those who want to boost volumes by competing on price rather than criteria” and “the cost of funds is unlikely to change much in the short term”. Even better news comes from Moneyfacts, the financial information provider, which says that the number of mortgage deals on the market has increased by 53 in the past month, to 4,657. Charlotte Nelson, finance expert at Moneyfacts, said: “Since April 2009, when the number of products on the mortgage market hit an all-time low of 1,209, the residential mortgage market has seen product numbers grow substantially.” She adds that recent boost is driven by several lenders launching three-year fixed rate products, which rose by 48 deals in the past month alone. “The talk of an impending Base Rate rise means that borrowers are starting to look at their options to protect themselves from a potential rise in monthly repayments,” explained Nelson. More competition should mean more choice and, with any luck, cheaper deals.

n his most recent blog post Ray Boulger, one of the most respected commentators on the mortgage, said that it would have been a surprise if the Bank of England had announced an increase in the interest rate at its most recent meeting. In fact, the vote for a rise moved from 5-3 against to 6-2 against, although this was because a member of the monetary policy committee who had previously favoured higher rates had stepped down. The Bank’s decision was also accompanied by an update of the country’s economic prospects. “GDP growth is now forecast to be only 1.7 per cent this year, compared to the previous forecast of 1.9 per cent and it has also nudged down its 2018 forecast,” said Boulger. “The Consumer Prices Index forecast [of inflation] is virtually unchanged, with the Bank still expecting it to peak at about 3 per cent in October; it’s currently 2.6 per cent. Despite not expecting a rate increase the market was expecting a more hawkish tone and so the gilt market reacted positively, with the 5 year yield falling 7 basis points to 0.52 per cent and the 10 year by 9 basis points to 1.15 per cent. Swap rates, which are a good indicator of interest-rate moves, “will react similarly and although these yields are still above levels before the previous MPC meeting

ost of the focus of problems on the property ladder is on those at the bottom trying to get on rather than those older borrowers who are already on and want to stay on. A study by Jacquie Wells & Associates says that pensioners who need to remortgage are not getting the same help or choice of loans as those still working, and that the industry and government could do more for those who do not want to go down the equity release route. “More than anything, the different attitudes to borrowing in later life that exist among consumers and industry need to converge,” says the report. “Recognising that borrowing in later life is about supporting retirement finances rather than acquiring a home will do much to bring about that alignment.”

Variable Rates Lender

Rate

Until

Rev. Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

HSBC Bank

0.99%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.69%

3.3%

65%

n/a

None

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

Mx £5m

HSBC Bank

1.09%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.69%

3.4%

75%

n/a

None

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

Mx £2m. Free Legals for remortgages

HSBC Bank

1.24%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.69%

3.6%

85%

n/a

None

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

Mx £400k. Free Legals for remortgages

Coventry BS

1.49%

Variable rate for term

n/a

1.8%

65%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

£125

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

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Cabanel Place, Kennington SE11

Asking Price: ÂŁ975,000 Leasehold

A stunning three bedroom ground floor apartment set within the Grade 2 Listed Baylis Old School development offering family townhouses and modern apartments. This apartment is larger than average and offers fantastic living/entertaining space. Benefits include two large bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room, one single room, modern family bathroom, open-plan modern kitchen/reception with newly fitted units and floor to ceiling windows leading on to a large private patio and an allocated parking space. Perfectly located for all local amenities within the area including great transport links into the city. Winning the housing design award 2016 and the London construction award 2015, this high quality development makes a fantastic purchase. EPC EER D.

Kennington Sales: 020 7385 2296

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Wandsworth Wandsworth Wimbledon Wimbledon 020 020 84178417 80548054 020 020 89468946 94689468 wandsworth@lauristons.com wandsworth@lauristons.com wimbledon@lauristons.com wimbledon@lauristons.com

Greenview Drive, Raynes Park SW20

Asking Price: ÂŁ925,000 Freehold

A superb four double bedroom family home situated within a sought after private development. Built within the last 5 years, this well presented Town House provides spacious accommodation which is arranged over 3 floors. This delightful property has a full width balcony accessed from the first floor reception which is perfect to take advantage of the southerly aspect overlooking playing fields. Further benefits include an integral garage, garden plus private driveway. The property is offered with no onward chain. Greenview Drive is located within 0.3 miles of Raynes Park station (which provides frequent and direct access to London Waterloo). An array of amenities can be found in the immediate vicinity including Waitrose Supermarket. EPC EER B Wimbledon Sales: 020 8946 9468

Narbonne Avenue, Clapham SW4

Asking Price: ÂŁ1,500,000 Freehold

A Victorian family house located in the heart of Abbeville Village. Retaining a wealth of period features and a few minutesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; walk from Clapham Common the property is perfect for a buyer looking to extend and add value to, covering approximately 1800sqft with the loft and side-return undeveloped. The double reception room has magnificent marble fireplaces and ceiling mouldings, there is a good sized kitchen diner going out to garden and a cellar. Upstairs there are three large double bedrooms, a family bathroom and on the top floor there are two further bedrooms. Abbeville Village hosts an array of fine independent restaurants and shops, nearest tube is Clapham South (0.3m). EPC EER F Balham Sales: 020 8772 9373

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Merton Road, Putney SW18

Asking Price: ÂŁ999,000 Freehold

This stunning mid-terrace Victorian family home with five bedrooms and two bathrooms is in excellent condition throughout and is offered to the market with no onward chain. In excess of 1500 square feet of accommodation, the property benefits from ample entertaining space with high ceilings and a spacious kitchen/breakfast room. The property is just 0.7m from East Putney Tube (District Line) and 0.7m from Wandsworth Town Station, while for a quick escape out of town for the weekend, the A3 and South Circular Roads are close at hand. The newly developed Southside Shopping Centre is within easy reach while the property is also located within the catchment area of a number of highly rated schools. EPC EER D Putney Sales: 020 8780 8780

Ashbury Road, Battersea SW11

Asking Price: ÂŁ990,000 Freehold

Situated in a sought-after road in the Shaftesbury Estate is this extended three-bedroom terraced period cottage. The accommodation on offer comprises of a large open plan lounge/diner and a large kitchen/diner on the ground floor. On the first floor are two good sized bedrooms and the family bathroom whilst the second floor is the third bedroom with an en-suite. Outside is a generously sized private rear garden. This freehold family home is set only a short walk from Clapham Junction with its regular services into London and the South Coast. Clapham Common is also nearby offering plenty of space to entertain the kids or to exercise the family pet. EPC EER D Battersea Sales: 020 7978 5800

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