Brik Property Magazine - Q4 2017 by Ben Littlewood

Q4 17 LONDON PROPERTY & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

HARDENING MARKET Fulham is starting to look like good value as sellers now push back on softening prices.

Made in Britain, Built to Last

CONTENTS

Now that the usual summer slowdown is over many prospective buyers are resuming home-hunting, but what’s been happening in the Fulham property market?

London-based De Rosee Sa Architects have designed a brilliant house on a small plot of land in West London which had previously been used a wood yard.

If you want to know why SW6 is the smart choice for your property purchase, take a look at the competition. Fulham is looking like good value.

28 JUNGLE FEVER

32 SELL LIKE A PRO

Let’s get tropical! Interior designers Magenta Pink look at the best of the ‘jungalow’ trend which has swept the city.

Indispensable tips, tricks and advice to help you sell your property like a pro and maximise your profit margins.

MARKET UPDATE

COURTYARD HOUSE

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34 SHOWCASE Highlighting recent renovations and refurbishments carried out by London’s finest developers and designers.

12 BRIKOLAGE

16 LETTING, YIELD & PRICE How much should you be charging as a Landlord in Fulham? It’s a difficult line to walk - we offer some sound advice.

22 PRETTY LITTLE THINGS

18 WORKING FROM HOME

30 HOUSE 2.0

If you run a business from home or simply have a pile of personal admin to trawl through, you’ll need a home office.

Josh Woodfin has picked out some of the hottest household tech designed to futureproof your home and impress visitors.

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CONTRIBUTORS

JOSH WOODFIN Property Journalist

MARC DA SILVA Property Journalist

EDWARD CHECKLEY Partner, Private Finance

Josh Woodfin is a writer and editor with nearly 10 years experience including credits with the Guardian, House, Esquire, and numerous other high-profile magazines and websites. His interests include antique maps, cooking with fish, and post-apocalyptic thrillers. He once beat Usain Bolt in a race... with an 80-meter head start.

Property journalist, Marc Da Silva, has an encyclopedic knowledge of all things property having written for a range of publications, including the Daily Mail, Daily Express, Sunday Business Post and A Place in the Sun, amongst others.

Edward has worked in the mortgage industry for almost ten years. When it comes to finance he’s seen it all. Everything from high-street banks and building societies, to offshore lenders and bridging finance. So when it comes to knowing what’s happening in the world of money he’s a good place to start.

KATE THORNSTON Magenta Pink Interiors

VERONICA LUCEY Magenta Pink Interiors

ROWENA VAUGHAN RJV Designs

Kate Thornton is a partner at Magentapink Interiors. She formerly worked in a Barristers’ Chambers but having renovated several houses of her own decided to re-train and set up Magentapink Interiors in 2010 with friend and business partner Veronica Lucey.

Veronica Lucey is a partner at Magenta Pink Interiors, a Fulham based interior design studio. She previously worked in advertising but decided to follow her passion for interiors and changed careers in 2010 setting up Magenta Pink Interiors with friend and business partner Kate Thornton.

Rowena studied interior design at London’s prestigious Chelsea School of Art (UAL). She has over 20 years experience refurbishing everything from a simple residential bathroom to the Crockfords Casino Mayfair.

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PROPERTY MARKET

WHAT NEXT FOR THE PROPERTY MARKET? WORDS

MARC DA SILVA Property Journalist

Home values in some of the capital’s prime areas, including parts of Fulham, have dropped since the change to the levy, while the number of properties changing hands has declined significantly, as Londoners continue to be hit by high stamp duty levels compared to buyers in the rest of the country. The government’s decision to introduce further stamp duty reforms in April 2016 in the form of a 3% stamp duty surcharge on second homes, only served to add to the market’s woes in London. Analysis of data from the Land Registry and Zoopla shows that the

The most significant slump in activity has been witnessed at the top end of the market, where only 9% of properties above £2 million were under offer at the time of research, while just 18% of properties between £1 million and £2 million were under offer.

“ the lower end of the market is functioning much more efficiently than the upper end” This compares poorly to properties priced less than £500,000, of which 41% were under offer across the country, indicating that the lower end of the market, as expected, is functioning much more efficiently than the upper end. Activity levels have also been stifled by political uncertainty caused by the general election and ongoing Brexit negotiations, as well as a slump in housing supply on the market, with the Royal Institution of

Chartered Surveyors reporting that the average number of homes on surveyors’ books has now dropped to the lowest level since records began in 1978. But that could be about change. BUSY AUTUMN PERIOD Following a slow start to 2017 which lasted up until the general election in June, there are signs that as we usher in the historically busy autumn market, prospects for an increase in supply of property to the market is looking good, reflected by the pickup in the number of homes Brik is currently taking on for sale. This is a strong indication that the housing market could start to gather pace now that the usual summer slowdown is over and many prospective buyers are returning from their holidays to resume home-hunting. Historically, September, October and November is always full of activity with those who wish to sell before the end of the year rushing to capitalise on the busy market before the quieter Christmas and New Year period take effect.

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Sealed bids, surging prices, London’s prime housing market recovered well following the 2009 financial crisis, but it ran out of steam after the former chancellor George Osborne decided to reform stamp duty in December 2014, making the property acquisition tax more expensive for anyone acquiring property close to £1 million and above.

number of property transactions has declined by around 35% in the capital since the stamp duty surcharge was introduced last year.

NEW LANDSCAPE Despite a large serving of political and economic uncertainty the property market has soldiered through. Sellers are now hardier than before giving some ground on prices, yes, but not without a battle. As the outlook improves it seems, for now, prices have stabalised. Buyers, finding a ‘deal’ might be harder than expected.

CHOOSE YOUR POSITION It’s still a buyers market and sellers looking to make a sale should ensure that they are in the surest possible position before negotiation with an accurate asking price. Buyers may be able to easily push sellers over who have overstretched on price. Alternatively they may simply leave them in their predicament and wait for them to come back down before an easier negotiation begins.

brik.co.uk PLAY IT SAFE Despite a slew of press that would topple any lesser market sellers remain on their feet. Prices are marching onwards with predicted marginal increases year on year. Sellers, don’t be tempted to get ahead of yourself, and the market if you want to do a sure deal. Especially as there could be further political or economic fallout to come.

HARDENING PRICES Sellers have been pushed back on prices marginally over the last few years as the huge gains prior to 2014 have softened. That said it seems like now, provided asking prices reflect this reality, sellers have a sure footing on solid ground. Buyers push, but don’t be surprised if you feel like you’re not getting anywhere. It’s a sign that the market has good support and it’s a good place to invest.

PROPERTY MARKET

But despite the anticipated rise in new instructions, the supply of property is likely to remain well short of the required mark, as demand for homes in and around Fulham continues to improve, supported by a healthy labour market, solid employment growth, record-low borrowing rates, and greater political certainty following the recent general election. UK Finance has estimated that gross mortgage lending, a reliable indicator of future housing activity, reached £22.1 billion in June, which is 9% above the total for May.

The trade body, which encompasses the former Council of Mortgage Lenders, says that the June 2017 total is 3% higher than the £21.5 billion lent in the same month last year. “Lenders have continued to pile into the owner-occupier market, and south London is still their favourite place to lend,” said Liam Brooke, co-founder of Lendy. Gross mortgage lending for the second quarter of 2017 was an estimated £60.3 billion, a 3% rise on the first quarter of this year and a 6% on the £57.1 billion lent in the second quarter of 2016.

“It [the market] has remained consistently robust, despite everything we have seen over the last 12 to 18 months,” Duncombe added. “In light of this, there is nothing to suggest that the market is in dire straits.” Looking ahead, Foundation Home Loans marketing director, Jeff Knight, believes that “purchase incentives” and “continued low mortgage rates” will continue to take the edge off uncertainty in the market generated by the wider political and economic picture. The last time there was a general election was in 2015, which proved to be a year of two halves for the housing market, with the slow start to the year cleaved by the election which took place in May, followed by an uplift in property prices and a flurry of housing market activity, once election uncertainty was out of the way. Despite the initial shock caused by this year’s hung parliament, the local housing market has remained resilient, illustrating the fact that even during times of economic and political uncertainty, property in and around Fulham remains a safe investment. There were some initial fears that activity in the local housing market would be adversely affected by Brexit, but in essence, Fulham’s

appeal has been underpinned by strong national and international demand, with overseas nationals drawn to an area that features some of London’s most desirable properties, not to mention the fact that it is thriving with trendy pubs, restaurants and boutiques, and is very popular with young professionals as well as families.

“ Fulham’s appeal has been underpinned by strong national and international demand” In particular there has been a noticeable surge in enquiries from overseas purchasers seeking to acquire homes in Fulham thanks partly to a drop in the pound’s value, with those buying in euros or dollars and index-linked currencies now enjoying significant discounts on UK property prices post-Brexit. Camilla Dell of buying agency Black Brick, commented: “The fall in sterling has seen cost reductions in the 30-40% range for dollar buyers which is partly the reason why these buyers [from overseas] are keen to invest. “Many have decided that this is the year to add to their London portfolios and we have been instructed by a number of families to start the property search.” It is important to remember that the residential property market in the UK tends to be cyclical, moving in upward cycles of boom, bust and

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“ the market has remained consistently robust, despite everything we have seen over the last 12 to 18 months”

Jeremy Duncombe, director at Legal & General Mortgage Club, believes that when compared to the wider economic and political landscape, the housing market has continued to “amaze many”.

stability, and that trend looks set to continue, with a recent report from Barclays forecasting that home prices offer plenty of room for growth moving forward. The bank estimates that the average price of a home in the UK will increase by 6.1% by 2021, fuelled in part by greater activity among buy-to-let investors and high net worth individuals.

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Barclays predicts that property hotspots will emerge in the north of England thanks to employment opportunities and business startup rates, but it ultimately expects to see price growth in London lead the way, with well-heeled areas like Fulham ripe for future growth. RENTAL MARKET A strengthening sales market is traditionally associated with weaker rental demand, as more households choose homeownership over renting. But Brik’s letting team reports that demand from tenants is continuing to grow as we enter the busy autumn rental period, which marks the start of the academic year and a time when large relocation agents and blue chip companies typically seek accommodation for their finest new recruits. Fulham attracts all sorts of

AT A GLANCE

-35%

1978 - 2017

Property transactions in London have declined by around 35% since the stamp duty surcharge was introduced last year.

The average number of homes on surveyors’ books has dropped to the lowest level since records began in 1978.

£60bn

+6.1%

Gross mortgage lending for the second quarter of 2017 was estimated at £60.3 billion.

Barclays estimates that the average price of a home in the UK will increase by 6.1% by 2021.

renters, including a high number of corporate tenants, many of which are looking for long-term property rentals. Like the sales market, the combination of higher demand and low supply will place upward pressure on rental values in the coming weeks, although the level of increase will vary according to submarkets and price bands. Richard Donnell, insight director at Hometrack, said: “London has the largest and most liquid rental

market. Demand in the capital has been buoyed by employment levels rising two to three times faster than other regions, as well as the much higher deposit and household income required to buy making the transition from renting harder than in the past.” In summary, the outlook for the autumn sales and rental markets are very encouraging, and so our advice to anyone thinking of selling or letting is simply, ‘strike while the iron is hot’.

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NEWS & INTERESTS

BRIKOLAGE CAN GRAPHIC DESIGN SAVE YOUR LIFE? EXHIBITION

7 Sep 2017 – 14 Jan 2018 Wellcome Collection

Comprising of over 200 objects including hard-hitting posters, flashing pharmacy signs and digital teaching aids, ‘Can Graphic Design Save Your Life?’ will consider the role of graphic design in constructing and communicating healthcare messages around the world and will show how graphic design has been used to persuade, inform and empower.

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The exhibition will highlight the widespread and often subliminal nature of graphic design in shaping our environment, our health and our sense of self. Drawn from public and private collections around the world, it will feature work from influential figures in graphic design from the 20th century, as well as from studios and individuals working today. The exhibition is curated by graphic designer Lucienne Roberts and design educator Rebecca Wright, founders of publishing house GraphicDesign&. Founded in 2007, the Wellcome Collection defines itself as ‘the free destination for the incurably curious’ and now attracts over 500,000 visitors per year.

RESILIENCE ON THE COVER

After a period of Fulham prices softening it seems they’re looking good value compared with other areas of London. Now reflected in asking prices this ground has been reluctantly given and has left little room to manoeuvre for buyers. Often with plenty of capital in their properties and sound asking prices sellers are now in a solid position, if challenged it’s unlikely they will budge on price. Fair deals are to be had with little or no pushiness.

NEWS & INTERESTS

GREEN CABS WHEELS

testing regime in the heat of the Arizona desert and the cold of the Arctic Circle. LEVC’s newly built production facility in Ansty is the UK’s first car factory dedicated to producing electric vehicles. With over 22,000 black cabs in the city, the TX will have a positive effect on London’s air quality as they gradually replace the current diesel models.

SPACETIME ON THE WEB

Google Streetview has a new addition: a tour inside the International Space Station! Thomas Pesquet spent six months aboard the station as a flight engineer and wanted to accurately describe the feeling of being in space. He photographed the 15 modules of the ISS using DSLR cameras already on board and Google has reassembled them to share with us:

www.google.com/streetview/#international-space-station

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The London Taxi Company, founded in 1899 and producer of London’s iconic black cabs, has relaunched as LEVC – the London Electric Vehicle Company. Alongside the unveiling of the new brand, LEVC has revealed the final

design of its new London taxi, the electric ‘TX’ which is due to launch at the end of the year. The handsome vehicle uses an advanced battery powertrain combined with a small petrol generator to give a range of 400 miles, 70 of which are with zero emissions. The TX has been designed to take a battering and has undergone an extreme

INTERIOR & DESIGN

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INSPIRATION TRANSMISSION COURTYARD HOUSE

on the ground floor, which is how the home got its name, the ‘Courtyard House’.

London-based De Rosee Sa Architects have designed a unique house on a small plot of land in West London which had previously been used a wood yard.

Crittall-style doors to the courtyards and large skylights draw an impressive amount of light into the house. During the Summer months, the series of courtyard doors can be opened up to create one large family space, a unique example of indoor / outdoor living.

DE ROSEE SA ARCHITECHTS

Planning restrictions only allowed a single storey above ground, so a basement was dug to allow for an extra bedroom and bathroom. Due to the narrow plot, windows in the boundary wall were not possible. In response to this, the house was designed with external courtyards inbetween the three living spaces

Western red cedar clads the courtyards and interior accents while the floors are finished in oak, the generous use of wood being a nod to the land’s history. The house has deservedly won the Built Home Award at the 2017 New London Awards. Inspirational.

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LANDLORD’S GUIDE

LETTING, YIELD & PRICE WORDS

JOSH WOODFIN Property Journalist

How much should you be charging as a Landlord in Fulham? It’s a difficult line to walk. Too much and you run the risk of scaring off potential tenants, or not getting any at all. Too little, and that not inconsiderable investment of time and money could all be for nothing.

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Whether you’re investing in a new property, re-listing an existing property, or re-mortgaging a house in order to enter the rental market, you need to maximise your income without falling out of favour with potential renters and staring at costly void periods. The goal of being a landlord is two-fold; capital growth and rental income. Landlords have very little control over the former besides deciding when to enter the market, and how it’s priced for the area and condition. Landlords do, however, have some control over how much they charge and in turn, how much they could earn from the property, this is called rental yield. For example, a property delivering £10,000 worth of rent that costs £200,000 has a 5 per cent yield. Your properties rental yield is

subject to multiple factors including maintenance costs, renovations and interest payments if you purchased the property with a buy-to-let mortgage. So the above figures would only be the final sum if you owned the property outright and none of the rental income went towards paying the mortgage. There’s also new tax laws which make it significantly less desirable for landlords looking to offset the costs of their mortgage interest payments against tax on their rental income. A sticky topic which we covered last issue.

Residentiallandlord.com reported in July that London has seen rents rise by an average of 45% over the last ten-years, which is an annual rental growth of 4.5%. But London rental prices have also continued to outstrip wage growth, making it all the more important for landlords to price their properties effectively. Whilst capital growth has outstripped them both which in turn has had the effect of reducing rental yields further. There has also been something of an exodus of foreign landlords in the capital recently, partly due to the additional 3% surcharge on Stamp Duty on second homes introduced in April 2016. This change naturally affects the supply

and demand chain. There have also been anecdotal reports from the mortgage industry showing a large reduction in the number of buy-to-let mortgages applied for since these tax reforms. Suggesting there will be less rental property coming to the market in the future and indicating that rental prices may rise faster in the coming year. Despite rental yields in Fulham being low (around 2-3%) the market has remained strong due to the popularity of the area and the fact that property owners prefer to hold on to coveted Fulham property, even if it just washes its face as a rental. Young professionals, couples and families all aspire to live in the leafy streets, so the right property at the right price is still a very wise investment if you focus on future capital gains. And if it’s a property purchased a while ago with signifcant retained capital it will undoubtably be giving you a great return on your initial money. When it comes to renting out your property, you have to decide whether to use a single agency or multiple agencies to find your tenants. There are pros and cons with both, but one of the major myths is that by working with multiple agencies, your property will be put under the noses of more

£2,600 pw

FULHAM RENTAL PRICES AT A GLANCE

£2,400 pw

There’s a lot you can do to ensure your property is working hard to generate the most rent. The large range in rental price in Fulham for the same number of bedrooms reflects this nicely.

£2,200 pw

£2,000 pw Data: Available property to rent in Fulham,SW6 Rightmove July 2017

£1,800 pw Average £1,598 pw

£1,600 pw

£1,400 pw

£1,200 pw Average £973 pw

£1,000 pw

£800 pw

£600 pw

Average £497 pw Average £370 pw

£400 pw

1 BED

2 BEDS

people. This isn’t strictly true as most tenants tend to look at just two websites that feature multiple listings from multiple agencies, and rarely do they go to a specific agency first. Unlike selling, letting is a speedy business, or should be. The aim is to reduce any time that your

3 BEDS

4 BEDS

property is vacant or ‘void’ and therefore not working for you. That said one of the biggest mistakes you can make is throwing in the wrong tenants without proper checks. The law is very protective of tenants and it can be a very costly mistake. Often a cheaper rent agreed quicker can earn you more than you’d lose when holding

5+ BEDS

out for a higher price and accruing even a short void. Do your sums as this is a common mistake made regularly by landlords. Finally, ensure your agent prices accurately and has a database of qualified tenants already on their books, and above all has a proactive mentality.

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Average £694 pw

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WORKING FROM HOME WORDS

ROWENA VAUGHAN RJV Designs

If you run a full-time business from home, or if you have the good fortune of being able to #wfh (work from home) on flexi-time, or, if you simply just have a mountain of personal admin to trawl through (the latter applies to most of us), you’ll need a home office. But what is this? A home office can come in many different forms depending on the requirements and scale of tasks at hand. It can be

a dedicated space for your family paperwork, a craft area, a man/ woman cave, your office away from the office, the HQ for a smart new startup, or maybe just somewhere that isn’t the kitchen table!

There are some really clever ideas on the web and Pinterest on how to make your office look attractive, but most of them appear to require the neatness of a pin and have the storage capacity of a single A4 file.

There are many reasons that we carve out parts of our homes to provide that ‘office’ space. The real question is, how much space are you willing to dedicate to a work environment? Then, how best to make it look attractive while keeping things uncluttered and functional? The myth of a paperless office has yet to be fully achieved.

In reality, a lot of us are not particularly tidy, especially when it comes to pesky paperwork, and thus we need shelves and storage for the excess of ‘stuff’ that we are required to keep for the sake of the tax man, utility company, phone company and the like. So, how to carve out some space in your house to fulfil these requirements?

INTERIOR & DESIGN

Mid-Century Mini Secretary Desk westelm.co.uk (ÂŁ399) Bed and Desk combination from studybed.co.uk Ample storage is vital for keeping things neat and tidy Home office with an airy vintage feel

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We’ve picked out a few creative examples like the space saving bed and desk combination from studybed.co.uk. The desk always stays level, which means you don’t need to clear it when you need your bed! Excellent for students. An office doesn’t necessarily require a room of its own. RJV Designs created a small office space sandwiched in the walk-through between a kitchen and reception room with space for two people to work comfortably with their computers and plenty of storage.

A garden office is an ideal way to keep work and life separate without actually leaving the house. A nook under the stairs is a great place to snuggle in a small work station. Nothing beats the old fashioned way: a stylish desk in a quiet room with drawers and space for your laptop. If you spend significant time at your desk, every back guru will tell you a good chair is an essential requirement and worth investing in. For comfortable, supportive chairs in funky colours, have a look at the wide range from leyform.co.uk.

Narrow office by RJV Designs with two workstations and storage Sprint Chair (Task Range) leyform.co.uk Bone Inlaid Desk westelm.co.uk (£799) Bentwood Leather Office Chair westelm.co.uk (£399)

TOGO chair. Design: Michel Ducaroy.

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PRETTY LITTLE THINGS

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BUYER’S GUIDE

FULHAM VS. LONDON If you want to know why SW6 is the postcode of choice for smart people, look at the competition.

WORDS

JOSH WOODFIN Property Journalist

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At Brik, we champion Fulham as a place to call home. And it’s not just because it’s where we ply our trade (although we don’t deny it’s a factor), it’s because we truly believe this green and pleasant land that sits warmly by the side of the mighty Thames in West London is one of the best places in London. It’s well connected, the property is of a very high and varied standard, you can be in the centre of London in less than 30-mins, there are bars, pubs, restaurants and shops to satisfy the most cosmopolitan of tastes. There are first rate schools for any age, and leafy squares to stretch the family legs. And if you want to get away from the city, you can zoom out in your car, or get to Gatwick or Heathrow with relative ease. It’s ace, it’s friendly and you’re going to love it. But if you’re still unsure, just look at the prices compared to some of the other areas in London these days. Significant price rises a few years

back sent a wave out across London that has seen incomparable areas catch up significantly with Fulham making it now look like great value. FULHAM Flat (avg): £760,573 Terraced house (avg): £1,629,596 Why Fulham? Property in Fulham has generally weathered any major changes to the market, with comparatively minimal shifts up and down in price. And with the broad spread of properties, from new builds to the terraces of Munster Village and on to the impressive and highly sought after Lion Houses’ of the Peterborough Estate, there’s something to suit most buyers. There’s also a healthy rental market for any prospective buy-to-let shoppers, with a community of young professionals eschewing the more corporate areas of the City for the leafy community of Fulham. Long story short, investing in property in Fulham is as safe a bet as you can play in the capital, and you never know, you might well fall in love with the area.

CHELSEA Flat (avg): £1,401,495 Terraced house (avg): £2,138,706 Why Chelsea? Chelsea has history, and a lot of it. From the bohemia of the swinging sixties, to the punks of the World’s End and on to the Sloane Rangers of the 80s and 90s, the area has been home to some of London’s most vibrant movements, and it shows. Walk down the King’s Road (built to connect the palace at Whitehall with Hampton Court) and you’ll rub shoulders with tourists, traders and a colourful collection of locals, some of whom were born and bred, while others have made the area their home. But, while Chelsea still boasts plenty of culture, good schools and great connections, it has become something of a money pit with the numbers of vacant properties bought by overseas buyers on the rise pushing up prices and threatening to erode the community. The numbers also tell a very different story. Long story short: your hard earned cash will go a lot further if you just head a few streets over.

BUYER’S GUIDE

FINDING VALUE With its many village like communities, London is as diverse a capital as perhaps any. Each area becomes its own brand, with its property values often increasing disproportionately to one another. At the moment, property in Fulham is looking like good value when compared to what you can get elsewhere.

Flats

HACKNEY Flat (avg): £491,800 -35.3% House (avg): £951,570 -41.6% Distance to Central: 4 miles

CAMDEN

Terraced Houses

Flat (avg): £798,922 +5.0% House (avg): £1,847,862 +13.4% Distance to Central: 2.3 miles

Central London

KNIGHTSBRIDGE KNIGHTSBRIDGE Flat (avg): £3,316,136 Flat (avg): £3,316,136 +336.0% House (avg): £4,978,602 +205.5% House (avg): £4,978,602 Distance to Central: 1.6 miles Distance to Central: 1.6 miles

Flat (avg): £1,401,495 +84.3% House (avg): £2,138,706 +31.2% Distance to Central: 2.8 miles

2 miles

FULHAM Flat (avg): £760,573 Base House (avg): £1,629,596 Base Distance to Central: 3.9 miles

3 miles

4 miles

TOOTING Flat (avg): £655,616 -13.8% House (avg): £803,313 -50.7% Distance to Central: 5.9 miles

6 miles * Figures from Zoopla over the last 12-months

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CHELSEA

BUYER’S GUIDE

TOOTING Flat (avg): £655,616 Terraced house (avg): £803,313 Why Tooting? This South London area towards the bottom of the Northern Line has had something of a renaissance over the last few years. South London die-hards who’ve been priced out of Clapham and Balham have ventured further south. And with the vibrant culture, good food, scenic common and great connections (Charing Cross in 25mins on the Northern Line) it’s appeal is obvious. But look a bit closer and you’ll see that property has already become overvalued, especially when you consider that the average price of a flat is biting at the heels of an equivalent Fulham property.

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KNIGHTSBRIDGE Flat (avg): £3,316,136 Terraced house (avg): £4,978,602 Why Knightsbridge? For many people, Knightsbridge is an area that embodies a certain kind of London lifestyle. Yes, it’s an expensive one, but it’s also one that is plugged into the heart of the city and global scene. Work and play aren’t separate things, and for residents of Knightsbridge, a journey home means short car ride or even a walk through some of the capitals most impressive and architecturally rich areas. Look past the boutiques and Michelin starred restaurants and there are schools, too, and green spaces. But all of this comes at a price which is beyond the means of many, and with the trend for foreign

investment in empty properties, the area can sometimes feel either like a ghost town or a tourist attraction, depending on what time of day it is. CAMDEN Flat (avg): £798,922 Terraced house (avg): £1,847,862 Why Camden? For some an NW1 postcode is a badge of honour, and for others it’s a sign of hell. This Marmite area of London has divided the capital for years. For anyone who grew up in the capital or perhaps spent some of their youth here, the area was unavoidable and often great fun thanks to mixture of music venues and pleasingly tatty pubs. But now the high-street is something of a tourist trap. However, venture away from the piercing parlours and you’ll quickly find yourself in some of North London’s most scenic streets. Imposing Victorian terraces mix with the odd semi and even detached homes, often boasting impressive gardens for you to enjoy the sound of the lions in London Zoo flexing their vocal chords. But it’s expensive, and really good properties are rare in the area. Have patience and you might be rewarded but it’s a big bill to swallow for an area that is seen by some as still being a bit tatty. HACKNEY Flat (avg): £491,800 Terraced house (avg): £951,570 Why Hackney? Say the word Hackney to anyone who doesn’t live in the area and they’ll probably picture a hipster paradise of odd coffees, top knots

and tattoos, but this does the area a huge disservice. The area really is a vibrant creative community filled with artists who sought cheap spaces with good natural light and strong communities serving up a rainbow of delicious foods from all over the world. Ridley road market is a London institution that welcomes all and sells some of the nicest treats in the capital. There’s also plenty of strong property, with large terraced and semi-detached house regularly cropping up on the market as people sell up and ship out to cool coastal towns such as Margate and Whitstable to start a family, leaving it open for newcomers or people looking for a change. But, and there’s always a but, the property is sometimes expensive for what it is. And if you don’t work for a start-up or trendy ad agency, the commute can be a long haul. And some areas of East London, such as Shoreditch, have lost a lot of character in favour of cheap drinks and late-night bars that have become favourites of stag and hen dos. Spend a bit of time in the area and see it in the day and night. Of course London is a quilt of areas each with their own brand, appealing to different people. Fulham fits into this diverse jigsaw of habitation like any other. However as prices and trends driven by the press, new transport links, work spaces and even the latest coffee shop fluctuate across the capital it’s important to keep your head on price. And Fulham is looking like good value at the moment, comparatively speaking.

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Vilebrequin boys jungle print swim shorts with palm trees and leopards. The shorts have a mesh lining for comfort when swimming and a drawstring waist.

A collaboration between Habitat and House of Holland produces this fabulous sliced floral bedset with a pretty floral on the reverse. 200 thread count double duvet cover with two pillowslips.

A rich and dramatic round floral rug featuring large-scale flowers and foliage by Designers Guild. Digitally printed onto a dense short pile, the rug displays intense detail and colour.

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A beautiful tropical inspired print featuring expressive watercolour leaves and palms. The case is available for a wide range of smartphones.

Floral napkins designed by Jen Garrido. A 51cm square of beautiful, colourful cotton – perfect for picnics or adding colour to your table settings.

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Famed for their florals, this London Synchrony printed cushion from Liberty London is soft and sumptuous. Crafted from smooth velvet, it will look and feel divine strewn on a favourite armchair.

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A set of four vibrant melamine plates, inspired by Spanish and Portuguese tin glaze pottery and featuring a grape leaf print. Summery shades of yellow, blue and green are perfect for Al Fresco dining. Bowls and side plates available to match.

This Yuha cactus is an impressive beast, modelled on the mighty Saguaro species with its distinctive upward bending arms and richly textured surface. Set inside a ceramic-effect pot, the Yuha is the perfect - and fuss-free - way to bring a little botanical charm to any space.

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GADGETS

HOUSE 2.0 Check out the latest tech designed to future-proof your home and turn it into a style spaceship that will be the envy of any dinner guests while totally confusing the in-laws. cooking and more than 50 settings, the June lets you cook almost anything, perfectly. Fast heating and featuring a built-in scale and camera, the June will learn and improve as you cook your favourite dishes, and, naturally, you can control it all on your smartphone. www.juneoven.com

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SMART GLASS While clever glass that switches from see-through to opaque has been around for a while, the tech has now advanced to the point where you can control not only light, but also heat. Solar glass, for example, has been shown to reduce the thermal transmittance through a glass façade, directly cutting HVAC costs, making it the perfect choice for any south facing extensions. And blackout glass offers perfect pitch black darkness at the flick of a switch, great for minimalists who want to avoid curtains and blinds. www.smartglassinternational.com JUNE INTELLIGENT OVEN It might look like a well-designed microwave, but don’t be deceived. The June Intelligent Oven is so much more. Featuring precision

QUARDIOBASE SMART SCALE This beautifully designed smart bathroom scale is like having a much cheaper personal trainer at your beckon call 24-hours a day. It will help you plan, execute and monitor your health goals and body composition. There’s also a pregnancy mode for expectant mothers to monitor changes. www.getqardio.com ROBOMOW If you’re living in the city then the chances are that ride along

lawnmower you’ve had your eye on is overkill. Instead, why not save yourself some extra space and invest in the Robomow. Superfast and efficient, if you set a Robomower going on your lawn you can sit back and enjoy the fruits of its labour in no time. Easy, clean and safe, these are a must for any reluctant gardeners. www.robomow.com

OSRAM LIGHTIFY This clever little lightbulb is an energy saving rainbow for your home. Choose from endless hues using the devices’ app and change the atmosphere in a room instantly. There are also options for pre-sets, wake-up programs and vacation modes for added peace of mind when you’re away from home. www.osram.com

SELLER’S GUIDE

HOW TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY LIKE A PRO Maximise your profit margins with some indispensable tips, tricks and advice

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As we all know; selling a property isn’t much fun. There’s a lot paperwork, you’ll have to let strangers into your home and at the end of it all there’s a lot of sorting and packing, which only odd people find fun. But, that said, there are a lot of ways to make the whole process smoother and, if done cleverly, a lot more profitable. Below we’ll reveal some simple steps to help you steer your sale towards a profitable and (nearly) stress-free sale. HOW TO CHOOSE AN AGENT Cards on table, we know that some estate agents don’t have the best reputation. But the whole purpose of Brik is to change that perception. We believe there’s no substitute for passion and local knowledge. But with that said, we also believe in democracy, so here are some top tips to help you choose the right agent for the job.

Phone a friend Who do you trust most? Friends and family, of course, so use them! If someone you know has moved or sold-up recently, ideally to the same area you’re looking in, ask them about their experience. At best they’ll recommend an agent who helped them out massively, and at worst they’ll let you know who to avoid. Check accreditation We know you’re unlikely to choose an agent from a mailer through the door, but even so, it’s worth asking for credentials. Ideally your agent will be a member of one of the following trade bodies - Guild of Professional Estate Agents (GPEA), National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Become a secret shopper Once you’ve found some estate agents you like, go and see them and pose as a potential buyer or seller, ask hard questions and think about whether you would want to work with them.

HOW TO PRICE YOUR PROPERTY Selling your house starts long before potential buyers have even seen the outside, let alone crossed the threshold. And if it’s too expensive for the area, you’ll find yourself facing an uphill struggle. Ask for advice Don’t take your agent’s word as gospel, ask around at different agencies and do your own research. If your agent isn’t based locally, there’s a chance they could rely on third party statistics from sources such as the Land Registry, which will often be averages. Not surprisingly it’s often tempting for estate agents to overvalue property in order to win your instruction in the sale. This is a real false economy and if your agent isn’t being straight with you at this stage, how will you be able to trust them further down the line? Look in the mirror Find out what similar properties have sold for in the past and make an honest comparison. One twobed flat is not the same as another.

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CHOOSE AN AGENT Choosing the right agent for the job is essential. Investing time at this stage can pay dividends later down the line. Get several around for a valuation and throughly grill them on their local selling experience. Make sure the agent that wins your business is the actual agent who will be selling your home, often this not the case.

NEGOTIATION Stay calm, listen to your agent and trust in their extensive experience in the job. Think about other areas of potential negotiation outside the price. Put your case forward based on solid comparables, and above all be prepared to walk away from the wrong deal.

The contrarian truth is that getting to the highest price often doesn’t begin with the highest asking price. Ask your agent what their strategy is for getting as close as possible to the price you want.

Speed vs profit What is your situation? Do you need to sell the property quickly? Or are you in a position where you can wait? This will also determine how much you cost your house at, because a fast sale doesn’t have to mean big reductions. A lot of interest is generated during the initial entry of your property to the market, and timing can play a

SALES PROGRESSION This period between offer accepted and exchange is where deals often fall apart fast. Again, this is where an experienced agent who has seen it all, knows the tricks, and preempts the pitfalls is priceless. Act quickly and make sure you have an energetic solicitor on your side.

big part in making the most of this honeymoon period. Of course, the longer your property is on the market the more chance you have of waiting it out for a buyer that will pay top notch. But, generally speaking, this is not an advisable strategy because the market grows wary of properties that haven’t shifted.

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Finishing and the amount of work a potential buyer may need to invest are all important. Be honest, would you pay what you’re asking?

PRICE RIGHT We’re always talking about accurate pricing. That’s because the asking price is the single most important factor when selling. Don’t fall for agents over-pricing. Ensure your agent has solid comparables to back up the value, buyers will ask for them. Consider a lower asking price to generate interest, often it leads to the highest price.

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HOW TO NEGOTIATE You’ve done your research, found the perfect agent, marketed your property like a pro and you’ve just had a call saying someone’s made an offer. Thing is, it’s not exactly what you hoped, a little too low. So how do you negotiate like a pro? Listen to your agent Not all estate agents are the same. Some are much more experienced than others and some are simply better negotiators. Having followed the earlier steps in this article though that’s no problem, you’ve got yourself a great agent. Listening to them and trusting them in the negotiation period is important and can avoid common pitfalls that they’re all too experienced in avoiding.

Don’t be pressured Potential buyers and their agents may try and turn the screws, making statements such as ‘they can’t hang around forever’ and ‘this is a one-time offer’. Ignore that, you’re in a powerful position and have something they want. Take your time, a deep breath, and work out a fair counter offer. Or, if the price you’ve set is non-negotiable, politely decline. This may make them up their offer.

SALES PROGRESSION Listen to any agent with a modicum of experience and they’ll tell you that this is the part of the deal where things can often head south, and fast. This final phase of the process is where an experienced agent will earn you their fee, if they haven’t already of course.

“ the best buyer isn’t always the one that has offered the most” Choose the right buyer Start right. If you’re in the lucky position of having multiple offers, or even if you just have one offer on the table, it’s important to ensure the buyer is no time waster. Often agents will try and treeshake a potential buyer to test their commitment to the deal, and of course the best buyer isn’t always the one that has offered the most. Don’t get too emotional Easier said than done of course. Many deals can start to unravel fast if their is a lack of empathy between buyer and seller. Silly

things like agreements on fixtures and fittings can cause no end of strife between the two parties. Be pragmatic and prepared to give in sometimes to save the deal. After all, a washing machine or a set of blinds are nothing compared to the deal happening or not. Solicitors Make sure you’ve chosen a reputable, preferbaly Londonbased solicitor. Listen to your agent’s advice on which companies to choose if you’re unsure. They’ll know who are efficient and who take long lunches. Slow conveyancing can kill a deal quickly. Last minute price drops Sometimes no matter what you do and how diligent you have been you can’t avoid a buyer trying it on. This can happen for any number of reasons, often it’s issues with a survey, the buyer is getting cold feet, or they just want to earn a quick buck. Sometimes there’s a legitimate reason for it and this shouldn’t necessarily be waved off. However if your agent is telling you they’re trying it on, the best course of action is to maintain your poker face and kindly decline their re-negotiation and threaten to re-list the property to the market immediatley. This often has the desired effect. So the actual process of selling is quite simple. But don’t be lulled into a false sense of security. Swot up and make sure you have an experienced agent on your side, it’s often just one conversation that can turn a deal around.

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Have two prices In an ideal world, you set a price and that is what’s offered. But this is not an ideal world and that often isn’t the case. So, it may be a wise strategy to have two prices for your property, one that is public and on the listing, and another you’ve discussed with relevant parties that you would be willing to drop to.

Sweeten the deal It’s worth having some extra incentives in your armoury, outside of the secret base price. Think about any fixtures or furnishings you might throw into the deal, especially if you’re selling to first time buyers or you’ve had any bespoke furnishings made. Sometimes meeting a buyer halfway on minor works or repairs they request can work out a lot cheaper than taking a cut on the sales price.

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GOWAN AVENUE, SW6 House | Full Rebuild | Basement | Multiple Extensions | Joinery An extensive rebuild of this family home involved a basement dig as well as extensions to the ground, first and second floors to the rear. The rebuild is awash with minimalist details whilst re-instating key period features, designed to showcase our clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; extensive collection of contemporary art and personal effects.

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CHIDDINGSTONE STREET, SW6 Basement | Full House Refurbishment | Architectural Design | Build | Interior Design | AV This project was a full house refurbishment as well as the implementation of a full basement dig out. The scope of the works included the specifying of all the joinery, hard finishes, bathrooms, lighting, paint schedule and all soft furnishings. The client’s design brief was that the house was to be themed around the ‘Italian Modernism’ revival with a firm focus on modern Italian lighting. Sourcing good quality products at low prices was key on parts of this project.

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ALPHABET STREETS, SW6 House | Reconfiguration | Refurbishment | Interior Design | Bespoke Joinery This unique project involved the reconfiguration and refurbishment of a classic Victorian terrace in Fulham. Working meticulously with the client in order to incorporate both traditional and industrial design, the property’s original features were recovered and enhanced, producing dramatic yet practical living spaces. A blend of materials, bespoke joinery, and reclaimed fixtures and fittings combined to create this ultra-stylish ‘new’ home.

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WALHAM GROVE This outstanding property, set back from the road, is an original Cambridgeshire gault brick semi-detached linked house forming part of an elegantly proportioned tree lined terrace, and is locally listed as a building of merit.

The exceptionally wide, four-storey, five bedroom freehold property has been meticulously rebuilt and fully furnished to create an outstanding 3,000 sq ft family home. The house offers generous proportions, outstanding design and unparalleled entertaining space on one of Fulhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most desirable streets bordering with Chelsea.

5 Bed

2,971

ÂŁ3,595,000

HOUSE

SQ FT

FOR SALE

WHITTINGSTALL ROAD An extended Victorian family home with a beautiful south-west facing garden, in an excellent location moments from Parsons Green. Accommodation is spread across four floors of well-balanced living and bedroom space. The property has particularly impressive entertaining space across the raised ground floor with a very bright formal reception room with bespoke joinery and stunning period features.

4 Bed

2,230

ÂŁ2,250,000

HOUSE

SQ FT

FOR SALE

CLONMEL ROAD A beautiful five bedroom Victorian family home located on a desirable tree-lined street just off the Fulham Road. Currently extending to almost 2,200 sqft (203 sq m) and arranged over four floors, this impressive property retains many of its original features and has the potential to extend further into the basement (subject to planning permission).

5 Bed

2,190

ÂŁ2,150,000

HOUSE

SQ FT

FOR SALE

FELDEN STREET An outstanding four double bedroom Victorian family house located on a quiet residential road in Fulham. The property extends to 1,930 square feet and is arranged over three floors. On the ground floor there is a double reception room, a separate WC/laundry room, useful cellar storage space, and a kitchen breakfast room with doors leading on to a secluded West facing garden.

4 Bed

1,930

ÂŁ1,895,000

HOUSE

SQ FT

FOR SALE

SEDLESCOMBE ROAD

4 Bed HOUSE

A well presented Victorian family home with a private South facing garden and the potential to extend subject to planning permission. The ground floor has a unique split level layout, with a double reception room, separate W.C, utilty room and a modern kitchen breakfast room, leading onto a private South facing garden.

1,858 SQ FT

ÂŁ1,650,000 FOR SALE

MARVILLE ROAD

3 Bed HOUSE

A stylish three bedroom Victorian family home located on Marville Road, in the popular Villes area of central Fulham, not far from Parsons Green. The house is arranged over three floors extending to almost 1,450 sq ft (135 sq m). The ground floor comprises a spacious double reception room with wood flooring and a bay window, which leads through to an extended kitchen/breakfast room, there is also a utility room/pantry and a downstairs W.C.

1,446 SQ FT

ÂŁ1,399,950 FOR SALE

BISHOPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROAD An outstanding interior-designed, three double bedroom flat, located only moments from the Fulham road. The flat has a superb open plan living space over the entire top floor, equipped with a modern bespoke kitchen with a polished concrete work top and integrated Bosch / Neff appliances. The flat also has the benefit of a South facing roof terrace.

3 Bed

1,069

ÂŁ1,300,000

FLAT

SQ FT

FOR SALE

BRONSART ROAD

2 Bed FLAT

This outstanding newly refurbished garden flat is located on a quiet tree-lined street, close to the amenities of Munster Road and a short walk from Fulham Road. The flat is finished to a superb specification throughout and features an exceptionally light open-plan reception room with wide plank oak flooring and large sliding doors that lead out to a private South facing garden.

780 SQ FT

ÂŁ875,000 FOR SALE

BISHOPS MANSIONS

2 Bed FLAT

A newly renovated two bedroom first floor apartment in the highly sought after Bishops Mansions development, moments from the green space of Bishop’s Park, Fulham Palace grounds and the Thames river walk. There is good entertaining space at the front of the flat with a bright and spacious reception and balcony with views over a new garden centre and Bishop’s Park tennis courts.

817 SQ FT

£825,000 FOR SALE

NEW KINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROAD

1 Bed FLAT

A stunning one bedroom flat located on the top floor of a substantial Victorian terrace house. The apartment is centred around a spacious and exceptionally bright open plan living space, with a South facing aspect and an unusually large roof terrace with panoramic views over Fulham and the city, which is a real benefit for a flat of this size.

523 SQ FT

ÂŁ650,000 FOR SALE

WYFOLD ROAD

1 Bed FLAT

A very stylish top floor one bedroom flat offering over 500 sq ft (47 sq m) of living space. The property is finished to a superb specification and features a very light reception room with great ceiling height to the front and good sized double bedroom with builtin wardrobes to the rear. There is also a bespoke kitchen / dining room with Smeg appliances and a modern bathroom.

509 SQ FT

ÂŁ550,000 FOR SALE

BRITANNIA ROAD A superb five bedroom terraced family house situated in the prestigious Moore Park Estate. The property consists of a double reception room with wooden flooring and high ceilings, a contemporary kitchen with dining area with bi-folding doors leading out to a private garden, a large en suite master bedroom and a further four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

5 Bed

1,502

ÂŁ1,475/wk

HOUSE

SQ FT

TO RENT

BROOKVILLE ROAD

4 Bed HOUSE

A well-presented and stylish four bedroom Victorian family home located in the popular Villes area of central Fulham, not far from Parsons Green. The house is in excess of 1,550 sq ft (145 sq m) arranged over three floors. The ground floor comprises a double reception room with exposed floorboards, a stylish kitchen/breakfast room, with a utility room, separate family bathroom, and a good size patio garden.

1,567 SQ FT

ÂŁ995/wk TO RENT

RADIPOLE ROAD

3 Bed FLAT

Occupying the upper two floors of an attractive newly refurbished Victorian terraced house, the flat features light, open-plan accommodation with dual aspect terraces. Radipole Road runs off the Fulham Road and therefore benefits from the shopping and transport of the local area, including Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway.

1,045 SQ FT

ÂŁ695/wk TO RENT

ANSELM ROAD

3 Bed MAISONETTE

A beautifully finished split-level, three bedroom maisonette that feels more like a house than a flat. The property is located on the raised ground and first floors of a period conversion, with the benefit of its own front door.

1,055 SQ FT

ÂŁ675/wk TO RENT

HAZELWOOD MANSIONS

2 Bed FLAT

An extremely light and stylish two bedroom apartment, situated within a sought after Mansion block in the heart of Parsons Green. The flat is located on the first floor and benefits from a double reception room with views down Swift Street, a modern kitchen / breakfast room, two double bedrooms both with built in storage and two bathrooms, one of which is en suite.

958 SQ FT

Â£550/wk TO RENT

DANEHURST STREET

2 Bed MAISONETTE

A bright two bedroom first floor period maisonette in the popular Munster Village area of Fulham. The flat benefits from its own private entrance and has two double bedrooms, a smart bathroom, a spacious reception room and a kitchen/breakfast room with stairs leading down to a private garden.

872 SQ FT

ÂŁ500/wk TO RENT

FULHAM ROAD

1 Bed FLAT

A modern, centrally located one bedroom apartment located just a short walk from Parsons Green tube station. This second floor flat is finished to a high standard and would work perfectly for a single professional or a professional couple looking to locate to Fulham.

544 SQ FT

ÂŁ385/wk TO RENT

DIRECTORY Looking for something? Look no further with our recommended suppliers directory, just mention where you found them.

ARCHITECTS DBLO dblo.co.uk 020 7610 9333 227a Stephendale Road London SW6 2PR Emergent Design Studios ed-studios.com 020 7713 0056 51 Calthorpe Street London WC1X 0HH Hogarth hogartharchitects.co.uk 020 7381 3409 186 Dawes Road London SW6 7RQ

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Icon icon-architects.com 020 7731 0400 The Glass House 11 Lettice Street London SW6 4EH Simon Gill simongillarchitects.co.uk 020 7610 9344 Riverbank House 1 Putney Bridge Approach London SW6 3JD

BUILDERS Blaze & Co. blazeandco.co.uk 020 7373 2214 Flat 2 111 Drayton Gardens London SW10 9QU Design 2 FInish design2finish.co.uk 07968 821 1667 54 Chipstead Street London SW6 3SS

Element Construction elementconstruction.co.uk 07717 155 716 NU Builds nubuilds.com 0207 7316841 10 Fulham high street London SW6 4LZ Nuspace I-want-nuspace.co.uk 0203 405 3480 965 Fulham Road London SW6 5JJ Pascal Huser huser.co.uk 020 7381 0707 600 Fulham Road London SW6 5PA Paterson Wood patersonwood.co.uk 0207 371 7327 Roxburgh Construction roxburghconstruction.co.uk 020 7731 7480 74 The Arches Ranelagh Gardens London SW6 3UB Uber Contracts ubercontracts.co.uk 020 3151 5034

INTERIOR DESIGN Magenta Pink magentapinkinteriors.co.uk 07956 884 437 RJV Designs rjvdesigns.co.uk 020 7385 6009 126 Harbord St London SW6 6PH

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Capital Chartered capitalchartered.co.uk 020 8875 0035 Argyll House All Saints Passage London SW18 1EP

Child & Child (Mo Hakim) childandchild.co.uk 020 7235 8000 4 Grosvenor Place London SW1X 7HJ

Owen Powell owen-powell.com 012 7369 6655

Healys Solicitors (Jane Baker) healys.com 020 7822 4000 Atrium Court 15-17 Jockeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fields London WC1R 4QR

Shaw & Company www.shawandco.co.uk 020 8948 1122 9-11 The Quadrant Surrey TW9 1BP

LEASEHOLD ADVICE Capital Leasehold capitalchartered.co.uk 020 7112 5169 64 Knightsbridge London SW1X 7JF

MORTGAGE BROKERS Alistair Hargreaves johncharcol.co.uk 0207 933 9651 5th Floor Cutlers Exchange 123 Houndsditch London EC3A 7BU Edward Checkley privatefinance.co.uk 020 7317 2820 21 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HH

TWM Solicitors (Helle Jacobsen) jacobsenlegal.com 020 7736 6277 6 Stephendale Yard Stephendale Road London SW6 2LR Judge Sykes Frixou (Belinda Frixou) jsf-law.co.uk 020 7395 3355 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6YF Peppers LLP (Stavros Nicolaides) peppersllp.com 020 7278 4710 387 City Road London EC1V 1NA

ADDITIONS Please contact us if you would like to add your business to this directory. Email hello@brik.co.uk.

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