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London Property - Property For Sale in North, South, East, West & Central LondonParamount Property Agents: List houses, penthouses, flats, studios, lofts and aprtments for salet in North, South, East, West & Central London. We also offer residential buy to let property investments & developments for sale across the UK Paramount Property Magazine Follow the links for news of property for sale in London, London property prices, mortgages & home loans, first time property buyers, property laws & legislation and property market forecasts & trends from the National Association of Estate Agents and UK property portals, London Property Investments: Search our property investment sales list of houses, flats, apartments, studios, penthoses and lofts for sale in North, South, East, West & Central London. Register with Paramount Investments to receive our property sales newsletter with expert advice and the latest London property sales news, reports & surveys on residential properties for sale in London and the rest of the UK Properties with gardens and roof terraces Thu, 23 May 2013 15:59:49 +0100 To celebrate Chelsea Flower Show we have rounded up our favourite properties with gardens, roof terraces and outdoor space. West Cottages, West End Lane – http://bit.ly/14BdHXG Beautiful 2 double bedroom cottage in the heart of West Hampstead. There is a private garden that is perfect for entertaining. Chatsworth Road, Mapesbury Conservation Area – http://bit.ly/13Nbfhi 5 bedroom semi-detached house in the desirable Mapesbury Conservation Area. This family home has a large and well maintained garden. Sumatra Road, West Hampstead – http://bit.ly/11e8yG8 5 bedroom house in popular West Hampstead location. The garden is perfect for outdoor dining and spending summer evenings with friends. Brondesbury Park, Willesden Green – http://bit.ly/187BTVI 4 bedroom detached property in the heart of Brondesbury Park. The master bedroom has a balcony overlooking the well stocked 130Â’ south facing garden. Holmdale Road, West Hampstead – http://bit.ly/18kaLjO 3 bedroom flat within walking distance of West HampsteadÂ’s three stations. This bright flat has direct access to a large communal garden. Achilles Road, West Hampstead – http://bit.ly/10oZ3PN 2 bedroom conversion on the two upper floors of a period terraced house in the heart of the Greek Roads. This property has a south-east facing roof terrace with amazing views. How important is outdoor space to you? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter. Property for sale in London: Properties of the week Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:31:11 +0000 Each week we provide you with a list of some of the best property for sale in North West London. This week we have property for sale in West Hampstead, Cricklewood and Mapesbury. To see all the properties Paramount have for sale in North West London please visit www.paramount-properties.co.uk Property for sale in West Hampstead Messina Avenue - 3 bed, 2 bath An impressive duplex apartment in a period conversion set down a quiet side street off West End Lane. A lovely home located close to all the amenities in West Hampstead and the numerous transport links on offer. Key features of this property include a private balcony and access to a south facing garden. View the full property description and price Property for sale in Cricklewood Claremont Road - 2 bed, 1 bath 2 double bedroom apartment in an attractive bay fronted period house close to Cricklewood Thameslink station. The property has a bright and spacious reception room, modern kitchen and mosaic tiled bathroom. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes and the flat is double glazed. The property all has an off street parking space. Key selling points include share of freehold and no onward chain View the full property description and price Property for sale in Mapesbury Exeter Mansions, Exeter Road - 2 bed, 2 bath A newly refurbished ground floor flat in the attractive Exeter Mansions mansion block. Located in Mapesbury Conservation Area, the property is close to excellent transport links including Kilburn and Brondesbury stations. The flat has French doors leading to the reception room, wood floors and a feature fireplace. The master bedroom has an ensuite shower room. Key features of this property include no upper chain, a long lease and entry phone system. View the full property description and price Paramount Properties are Estate Agency of the Year Award Winners! Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:33:03 +0000 Paramount Properties were recognised for their ‘excellent customer serviceÂ’ at the Estate Agency of the Year Awards, winning silver in the Best Single Agency London category. The awards were announced on Thursday 6th December, at a ceremony hosted by Rebecca Adlington at the Lancaster Hotel. Hosted annually and in association with The Times and The Sunday Times, the awards are a highlight in the Estate Agency calendar and are considered the most prestigious in the industry. This year the judging was conducted by a number of industry heavyweights. The judging process was based on a written submission, telephone interviews and a mystery shopper exercise, designed to put agents through their paces. The judges described Paramount Properties as ‘a very successful business which uses enthusiastic, expert staff to deliver excellent customer serviceÂ’. It was very rewarding to hear the team praised for their hard work in front of an audience of their peers. The judges continued, explaining that ParamountÂ’s ‘attitude and approach to charity and local sponsorship is exemplary, recently culminating in a skydive which raised £8,000 for the Estate Agency FoundationÂ’. ‘A dedicated sales progressor has been recruited, resulting in first class customer feedback. It is clear the valued team spend a lot of time with clientsÂ’. Robert Lazarus, Sales Director at Paramount said ‘It is extremely rewarding to have our staff and business recognised with this prestigious award. Delivering excellent service to our customers and clients is essential to our business, and this award will only encourage us to deliver further. A lot of effort and dedication went into winning this award and hopefully next year we will be getting gold!Â’ The top property people to follow on Twitter Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:33:16 +0000 Twitter can be a magical world of knowledge and inspiration when you follow interesting people. Yet with over 500 million Twitter accounts, finding the right people to follow can be quite the challenge. Over the next few weeks we will be recommending some of the people we follow on Twitter, across a number of different categories. Today we are suggesting 5 accounts we think you should follow if you are interested in property. BIS Former housing minister Grant Shapps would have been on our list of property tweeps to follow, but sadly his replacement has yet to create an account on Twitter. Instead follow BIS, the Government Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to keep up-to-date. Ben Brandt writes the popular industry blog The Rat and Mouse, and tweets from this account. This account will keep you updated with the latest stories published on the blog. These guys donÂ’t tend to interact, but if you want to read honest reviews of estate agents from their customers then this is an account you should follow. It makes us happy when we get a great customer service review which might explain why we like this account so much! Contemporary homes? Check. Sustainable properties? Check. Incredible photography? Check. The website rocks and the twitter feed will steadily inspire you throughout the day. We wouldnÂ’t be able to write a list of the top people to follow in property without placing ourselves on it now, would we?! Expect a mix of local and property news, statistics and advice. Feel free to tweet us with any questions and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Think you should be on our list of the top property tweeters to follow? Send us a tweet and we will you add you to the list. Estate Agents 'Most Mobile Savvy' Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:44:16 +0100 Since London won the bid for the Olympic Games there have been many discussions about property in London. Now the Games are finally here, agents across London are having to take changes to work patterns and busy transport links into consideration when selling or letting property this summer. According to research from T-Mobile, estate agents are the best of the British when it comes to using mobiles to reach new customers. According to Robert Lazarus, Paramount Properties have noticed a huge increase in mobile search over the last two years, with consumers increasingly reliant on their mobiles. He explains that 'as more people turn to the internet over the summer, our position at the top of the search engines for searches means that the properties we list will be the first new clients see'. The research team at T-Mobile is convinced that customer service focused businesses are especially adept in taking advantage of this trend to increase footfall and revenue. Customer service should be at the centre of a business and face-to-face contact is not the only way you can offer great service. Martin Stiven, VP Business at T-Mobile, believes that mobile is the future. He explains that “estate agents are tackling challenges head on by taking advantage of the opportunities that mobile internet can bring to the business. By engaging in mobile search, these small businesses are cutting the risk of being overlooked as part of the ‘hidden high streetÂ’.” 10 Reasons Why You Should Instruct a High Street Agent to Sell Your Property Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:35:47 +0100 According to the cliché, selling a property is one of lifeÂ’s most stressful events. However a good estate agent can take that stress away; their local knowledge, database of contacts and commitment to customer service should make selling your house a manageable process. Below are ten reasons why you should place your biggest asset in the hands of a high street estate agent. 1) Specialist staff Industry experience across the board is important, but a benefit of a high street agent is that their sales team often includes a number of specialists. That means you can find a new-build or large home expert to sell your property, and as they know their niche of the market inside out, you can be confident that they will achieve the best price and buyers for your home. 2) High street location An estate agency with a high street location will receive local trade and walk-ins. When parting with a lot of money people like to conduct deals face-to-face, and a high street presence instills a sense of trust in the buyer. 3) Local knowledge An estate agency operating in an area that they have called home for several years will always have the local lowdown. They should know the area extremely well, including realistic achievable prices on specific streets and the best local schools. 4) Accurate valuations Based on experience and recent sale prices, a high street agent will be able to provide an accurate valuation for your property. This will take into account the property itself, its location and what similar properties in the area have recently achieved. A high street agent can often provide advice on how to improve your property to achieve a higher valuation. For instance we offer a ‘House DoctorÂ’ service; if you decide to make small improvements on your property through Paramount, we will take the cost of repairs off our commission*. 5) Market coverage A local agency will have a database of buyers with funds in place waiting to purchase. They will have built up this database from walk-ins, recommendations and online searches. They cultivate these relationships and rely on their communication skills to ensure any parties likely to be interested in your property are contacted immediately. 6) No sale no fee Although once an agent is instructed they should be able to sell your property, the big financial advantage of using a high street agent is that if they donÂ’t sell your property, they charge no fee. 7) Customer service At Paramount providing excellent customer service is at the centre of our operations. This means the customer comes first; we treat all sellers with respect and communicate with them at all times. Each seller deals with a specific member of staff, who is your first point of contact. They will update you regularly and after each viewing to provide feedback. Our extended opening hours also mean that you can drop in at any time to discuss something in person. Importantly at Paramount we do not employ any junior negotiators or Saturday staff. Every estate agent we employ has experience in a managerial role, so they can provide you with the highest levels of experience and service. 8) Accompanied viewings High street agents will show buyers around your property. Purchasing property can be an expensive decision and buyers want information they can trust. A good agent will be able to answer their questions, whether that is about energy efficiency or what local schools have received the highest Ofsted ratings. 9) From an offer to completion An offer at asking price or above brings a sense of relief to the seller, but until that deal is completed that relief can be misplaced. A high street agency will stick with your property through to the end, chasing lawyers and mortgage advisors to get the sale completed. 10) National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) Obviously not all high street estate agencies will do all of the above. That is why you should take the time to choose your agent wisely. Firstly, choose an agent that belongs to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). This is the industry regulatory body, and members have to complete regular training to ensure they stay up-to-date with government legislation. Finally, nothing beats a recommendation when choosing a high street agent. Start by asking a neighbour or by visiting AllAgents, the TripAdvisor for estate agents. Your property is your biggest investment – give it to someone with great reviews and who you feel you can trust. *for more information about our ‘House DoctorÂ’ service, please call Robert Lazarus on 020 7644 2331. London Property Market News: Capital leads way in terms of desirability Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:16:35 +0100 Districts in London still lead the way when it comes to property prices. London Property Market News: People looking to trade up in the capital Tue, 22 May 2012 15:59:23 +0100 While many people across the UK are looking to downsize their property, the capital is bucking the trend with many people wanting to trade up, according to London property statistics. London House Price News: Confidence in housing market on the up Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:42:37 +0100 Confidence in the housing market is increasing despite the current economic climate. Martin Ellis, housing economist at Halifax, said: "It is encouraging that the level of consumer confidence in the housing market continues to improve, albeit from a very low base.” London Property News: London property is recession-proof Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:49:13 +0100 Property in prime London locations has largely been unaffected by the economic downturn of the past few years. Mortgage and Home Loan News: Government launches NewBuy Guarantee scheme Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:29:19 +0000 The government expects its NewBuy Guarantee to help more than 100,000 first time buyers get on the property ladder. First Time Property Buyers News: Surveyors see jump in first time activity Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:11:31 +0000 First-time buyers clambering to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday as pushed house prices up in the past month, claims the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) London Property Market News: London is a safe haven despite Eurozone issues Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:59:41 +0000 Problems in the eurozone have actually strengthened the London property market. London Property Market News: Olympics will lead to London price rises Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:57:24 +0000 Next year will be far from easy for estate agents but the London Olympics will create a mini boom in the capital. London Property to Rent: Now is the time to buy rental property Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:59:00 +0000 Now could not be a better time for landlords to add to their portfolio of rental properties, claims one specialist. Iqbal Hussain, property consultant at Knight Knox International, believes that a slight slowdown in the housing market opens a whole host of investment opportunities to cash buyers. He said: "At the moment, I would say that it is the best time to buy. With banks not lending much, those that have got the cash available can take advantage. "For anyone who has got cash…it is a good time to purchase anything." He added that even for those looking to raise funds on a mortgage, the market is picking up and deals are out there for those prepared to look around. Figures released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) show that buy to let lending grew by 16 per cent in the third quarter of this year and was at its highest level since the onset of the credit crunch three years ago. London Property Market News: Time is right to buy in London Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:57:05 +0000 Now is still a great time to invest in a buy to let property in London, says the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA). Figures released by the body show that 60 per cent of its members have seen an increase in enquiries for rental properties in the past two years. Additionally, the period in which properties are unoccupied between rental contracts has fallen sharply, with an average of just 2.7 weeks now. "Three-quarters of our members are reporting that demand for rental property is outstripping supply and, with rental returns currently at five per cent, anyone thinking about investing a property to rent could be well-placed to consider their options in the coming months," said Ian Potter, operations manager at ARLA. Mr Potter added that the services of a professional residential letting agent should be sought out by anyone moving into the buy to let market. Earlier this week Malcolm Harrison of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme said that using a professional lettings agency is one of the best things both tenants and would-be landlords can do if they wish the rental period to be a successful one. London Property Market News: Capital gains for those that play it safe Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:40:07 +0000 London is a haven for people looking to make a safe investment in bricks and mortar, says a leading property magazine. Richard Bowser, editor of Property Investment News, said that capital remains a magnet for those looking for a solid long-term venture as values have risen by an average of nine per cent each year despite an otherwise gloomy economic climate. He added that the rental market also shows no signs of slowing down with yields up by some 23 per cent on average over the past two years. Mr Bowser feels a major factor in the London property market at present is the influx of cash-rich buyers from other countries. He said: "Many overseas buyers have also been attracted, as they are buying with greatly increased purchasing power as a result of the 25 to 30 per cent decline in the pound against most global currencies since early 2007." A particular area of interest for those from overseas is properties in the £1 million-plus market. According to figures released last month by Lloyds TSB, there were 3,375 purchases in London for that price or more during the first six months of 2011. London Property News: Capital continues to drive property market Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:58:35 +0000 London property continues to be the driving force in the housing market, according to data released by the Agency Express Property Activity Index. Nationally the number of properties sold in October rose by 7.5 per cent compared to the previous month, while the amount of new ‘For Sale’ listings recorded jumped up by 0.8 per cent. But the capital claimed the top spot for property boom yet again, posting sales rises of 29.4 per cent on September. In terms of for sale listings, the south-east region saw an increase of 5.5 per cent. Another area doing well in terms of sales is the West Midlands, which enjoyed a 28.8 rise in property take up, while central England was up 12.1 per cent. Stephen Watson, managing director, Agency Express, said: “These figures reveal some encouraging signs for many regions and cities across the UK and should go some way to installing a little more consumer confidence in the housing market.” The capital remains a buoyant market for prospective landlords also. Last month research conducted by Townends suggested that void periods for property to rent in London were practically non-existent. London Property News London Property News: Capital drives £1 million property boom Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:05:59 +0100 The number of properties being sold for £1 million or over is now at the highest level since the market peaked in 2007, according to Lloyds TSB. The first six months of 2011 saw 3,375 sales of £1 million or more, up ten per cent from the same period in 2010. London property prices were the key factor in the rises, with sales accounting for 79 per cent of the total figure at 2,163. The west London district of Kensington and Chelsea accounted for the largest number of sales but purchases in North London shot up as well, with Barnet, Camden and Islington all fairing well. "The number of homes sold for at least a £1 million has increased significantly over the past year in marked contrast to the rather more subdued picture across the rest of the housing market," Suren Thiru, Lloyds TSB housing economist, said. She added that a strong demand from wealthy overseas-based buyers, coupled with a shortage of properties at the top end of the market, had been the driving factor in the figures rising. Despite the boom at the top of the market, figures released by the Nationwide show property values nationally rose by just 0.1 per cent in September. London Property News: Greeks flock to security of London property market Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:12:17 +0100 With their own economy continuing to flatline, growing numbers of Greek nationals are opting to put their money into London property investments, it has been reported. Over the past couple of years, property industry experts have noted a marked rise in the number of cash-rich foreigners snapping up assets in the capital, for example UAE residents purchasing flats and houses for sale in Maida Vale and Belsize Park. Now, the Evening Standard has revealed that Greeks are the latest group to join in the rush for homes in the city, citing Knight Frank figures that show they have invested a collective £250 million in the residential property sector over the last 12 months alone. Furthermore, this trend is set to continue as wealthy Greeks look to move their money so as to avoid ongoing efforts to boost the national coffers through higher taxes. Meanwhile, Australian action man Hugh Jackman has become the latest big-name celebrity to be linked with a new London home after he told the website findaproperty.com that he regrets giving up the property he once owned in Pimlico. |
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