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Marc De Silva considers the implications of the upcoming referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union and its potential impact on the property market in the UK, London and Fulham.
Investors have been rushing to snap up homes before the buy-to-let tax comes in, but what’s going to happen next? What other obstacles do the government have in store for Landlords?
Many predict the housing market in London faces a slowdown ahead of the EU referendum but this could yet prove to be the year that favours the opportunist buyer.
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BREXIT ADDS UNCERTAINTY
INVESTING IN BUY-TO-LET
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How could securing finance be affected in the event of a Brexit?
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18 SMALL BATHROOMS
30 GRAND LAMPS
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CONTRIBUTORS
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 THORNTON Magenta Pink Interiors
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ROWENA VAUGHAN RJV Designs
Kate Thornton is a partner at Magenta Pink Interiors. She formerly worked in a Barristers’ Chambers but having renovated several houses of her own decided to re-train and set up Magenta Pink 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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JOSH WOODFIN Journalist
PROPERTY MARKET
BREXIT ADDS TO HOUSING MARKET UNCERTAINTY The upcoming referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union has sparked off considerable debate.
The impact of a Brexit on the property market would depend upon its impact on the economy generally. A recent survey by accountants KPMG found that 66% of property experts believed that Britain leaving the EU would have an adverse impact on inbound cross-border investment.
EARLY IMPACT Uncertainty in the market ahead of the forthcoming in-out referendum has seen a 7% drop in sales transactions in London in recent weeks, and if this trend continues it will inevitably impact on the sustainability of house price growth in the near term.
MARC DE SILVA Property Journalist
Hometrack’s latest UK Cities House Price Index shows that the annual rate of price growth in cities across southern England is starting to plateau as sales slow and affordability pressures on wouldbe buyers increase, with a Brexit likely to impact future volumes. Richard Donnell, Insight Director at Hometrack, believes that the EU referendum adds further complexity to an already complex outlook.
“There is nothing that spooks markets more than uncertainty.” “A vote to remain in the EU should see a return to business as usual whereas a vote to leave will create additional uncertainty,” he said. A recent survey of over
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But amid the spin, scaremongering and name calling on both sides, very few facts or augmented points have materialised. Predicting the future can be a hazardous and uncertain task, but what are the potential consequences for the UK housing market if the people of Britain vote to exit the 28-member block?
The housing market in and around central London would almost certainly be hardest hit. Conversely, the market may actually benefit from more inward investment if suddenly freed from EU regulations. There are various ifs and buts in the equation so long-term forecasts are often purely speculative. But as was evident in the run-up to last year’s general election, when the housing market ground to a virtual halt, there is nothing that spooks markets more than uncertainty.
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INCREASED UNCERTAINTY Leaving will undoubtably raise more questions than it answers. This will increase uncertainty and therefore unease in the markets. This could result in a market slow-down.
ECONOMIC PARALYSIS There are many who suggest that whilst staying in the EU will keep the status quo, it could prevent the chance of the UK improving its economic prosperity in the medium-long term.
SAFE HAVEN STATUS? Citi and Goldman Sachs both warn that the pound could de-value after a Brexit. This could lead to foreign investors selling up or conversely buying up on the cheap.
PROTECTED MARKET? A recent survey suggested homeowners believe staying in the EU will prevent a 5% drop in prices. Conversely some experts believe it could lead to further stagnation.
ECONOMIC FREEDOM “Releasing the UK economy from the shackles of the EU rules and regulations may allow it to move ahead faster”, says the CFO of Congress, an open equity firm.
ECONOMIC CONFIDENCE “A vote to remain in the EU should see business return to normal, whereas a vote to leave will create additional uncertainty.” Says the Insight Director at Hometrack.
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1,000 homeowners found that many believe house prices could drop by 5 per cent in the event of Brexit in the short-term. FEWER NEW HOMES Mounting fears about a potential exit has already led to a sharp fall in housebuilding. In February, the level of construction of new homes dropped to its weakest growth rate since June 2013, with housebuilding data from Markit/ CIPS construction purchasing managers’ index suggesting that developers are less willing to commit to projects due to the uncertain economic issues potentially on the horizon.
“The single biggest challenge to us as a business is the supply of labour,” he said. “Great Britain Plc needs the people and an exit must not exasperate the problem. Some 80% of the people working on our sites inside the M25 are not of British decent and 60% outside the M25. Who is going to build the extra 100,000 new homes a year that the government says we need?” UNSAFE HAVEN Demand for homes in the capital is very much split between national and international buyers,
London’s ‘safe haven’ status among investors has long made it a wealth magnet for foreign investment. The city’s rich history, culture, world-class shopping facilities, political stability, reliable legal system, not to mention top schools and universities, have all contributed to attracting rich overseas property buyers.
“When sterling plummeted during the last financial crisis, the London market boomed because foreign investors flooded in.” When financial and political turmoil wreaks havoc across the globe, interest in London property often surges, as wealthy overseas nationals seek a safe haven for their money. Rich eurozone citizens, for example, have used London property to escape the sovereign debt crisis and ongoing economic malaise. However, it has been suggested that a Brexit may cost London property its safe-haven status among Europeans, at least, as some of those already invested could sell up and look elsewhere in the EU, while others may be deterred from investing altogether.
LOCAL RESIDENTS European citizens make up a significant chunk of the Fulham housing market. Capital moves freely in the EU making it easy for Europeans to invest in the area. Sterling is a strong currency, having rallied significantly since the financial crisis. But the prospect of leaving the EU has already hit its value against a number of major currencies, and an actual exit could weaken it further, which would leave UK property looking vulnerable from a currency point of view. The investment banks Citi and Goldman Sachs both warned a Brexit could cut sterling - currently at a seven-year low against the US dollar - by a fifth in value as investors flee the pound. Those foreigners already invested in London, including some residents living in and around Fulham, may choose to sell up rather than watch their assets lose value as sterling falls. There is also concern among many local residents who work in the financial sector that a vote by Britain to leave the EU could hit the UK’s economy and prompt some banks to move away from London’s global financial powerhouse. “A reduction in City employment is undoubtedly likely if the UK leaves the EU,” said Richard Champion, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management. Asked about the implications of an exit for Britain’s huge banking
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Developers are currently building around half the 250,000 or so new homes that experts estimate are needed to meet existing demand, and yet an exit from the EU could see even fewer properties delivered if free movement of people across Europe is restricted, according to Bob Weston, Chairman of housebuilder Weston Homes.
with the upper end of the market particularly reliant on foreign investment.
industry, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said some big financial firms might move business out of Britain if the country did not secure the same kind of access it currently has to the EU. “One would expect some activity to move,” Carney said.
“A Brexit may strengthen the City of London’s standing in the world by releasing it from the EU’s rules and regulations.”
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ROOM FOR GROWTH While some experts are concerned about the impact of Brexit on the housing market, others think the UK’s safe haven status would remain intact. There is also a chance that a weaker pound could attract more property investment in Fulham and other desirable London areas. The relative strength of sterling against emerging currencies has made property investments in the city less attractive to some overseas investors, a situation Brexit might reverse. When sterling plummeted during the last financial crisis, the London market boomed because foreign investors flooded in and bought up property in prime central postcodes at cheaper prices.
Additionally, a Brexit may strengthen the City of London’s standing in the world by releasing it from the EU’s rules and regulations. “The UK is running at a different rate at the moment to the rest of Europe, and if you took the EU shackles off a bit, then perhaps the UK economy could move ahead faster than the rest of the EU,” said Paul Israel, Chief Financial Officer at Cogress, an open equity firm. SHORT CAMPAIGN In the short-term at least, the EU referendum will likely suppress activity in the housing market, particularly in the UK’s most expensive neighbourhoods, such as Fulham, with transactions likely to fall, as they did in the lead up to last year’s general election and the Scottish referendum in 2014, as uncertainty dominates the debate ahead of the poll on 23rd June. But given that the EU referendum is a short campaign in comparison, the impact may be less pronounced. The question is what will happen thereafter? One way or another, many buyers and sellers may refrain from participating in the market until the issue is resolved and the uncertainty removed.
“This is like the jailer has accidentally left the door of the jail open and people can see the sunlit land beyond.” BORIS JOHNSON
“Britain will be stronger, safer and better off inside a reformed European Union.” GEORGE OSBORNE
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According to the BBC, there were 23,000 cycling accidents between 2009 and 2013. The fact that 79% of cycling incidents happen when drivers manoeuvre into the rider’s path prompted London designer Emily Brooke to invent the Blaze Laserlight which uses LED lights to project a green laser image of a bicycle onto the ground six metres ahead of a bike. Production of the light was initially funded through a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign and it has recently been announced, following a successful trial, that the system will be installed on all of the city’s 11 500 Santander bicycles (Boris bikes). Threequarters of people asked said the lights made them feel more confident when cycling on London’s treacherous roads. We applaud the ingenuity and simplicity of Brooke’s potentially life saving invention.
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Until 22 May 2016 at the National Portrait Gallery Vogue 100: A Century of Style showcases the remarkable range of photography commissioned by British Vogue since it was founded in 1916. For the first time, nearly 300 prints from the Condé Nast archive and international collections are being shown together to tell the story of one
of the most influential fashion magazines in the world. The exhibition includes vintage prints, experimental fashion shoots, unpublished works and displays many of the cultural icons of the 20th century including Henri Matisse, Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, David Hockney, Damien Hirst, Marlene Dietrich, Fred Astaire, Gwyneth Paltrow and David Beckham to name a few. This must-see exhibition runs until 22 May 2016 at the National Portrait Gallery.
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The EU referendum is fast becoming the white elephant in the room. The topic everyone is aware of but not many seem to be inclined to talk about. However, whether we like it or not, it seems that this big decision will become very real very fast, affecting everything from defense and immigration to trade, and of course the property market. Britain’s obssession with property runs deeper than Kirsty and Phil
giving us painting tips on saturday afternoon. It’s almost everyones biggest asset. Their bricks and mortar bank account, and there’s nothing that spooks people more than the potential of it devaluing. However, since the dawn of time we have been posed with similar questions, risk a move for the chance of improvement, or stay and build on what we know. On the 23rd of June it seems all of us will have the opportunity to answer that age old question, albeit from the comfort of our modern homes.
slot into the minimalist aluminium base. This results in a number of seating experiences, ranging from high-back seating for dining to a segmented desk chair for casual use. An ultra-modern chair suited to any occasion. We can’t wait to see what they come up with next.
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Oki Sato who leads Tokyo-based studio Nendo is a prolific designer, sometimes working on up to 400 projects at the same time! The studio’s vast output includes a cubic
umbrella stand, chocolate slab pattern design and, most recently, a suite of minimalistic pet accessories. The twig chair is an understated testament to Nendo’s seemingly effortless, often quirky approach to design. There are five variations of the upper portion of the chair that
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Tel Aviv-based firm Toledano + architects completely renovated this Duplex Penthouse apartment and its surrounding roof terrace. The focus was to create a sense of privacy in parents’ and childrens’ areas while keeping the living spaces light and open to inspire interaction. The entire house was designed in a modular fashion with sliding doors, a hidden bar in the book case, a folding extendable metal table and a front entrance door opening in two different ways, all of which help to change the purpose of every space
according to the time of the day or occasion. The centrepiece of the house is the metal hanging staircase, which casts graphic linear shadows around the house thanks to the intricate support strings and ever-changing natural light. The playful kids room is like every child’s dream – the modular design integrates a desk, blackboard, book shelves, beds and a wood cabin with laser cut maps on the wall in order to encourage creativity. The exterior was designed to be an extension of the interior, with linear teak decking and accents. As a result of genius design the inside shifts closer to the outside and the outside penetrates the inside space.
To create a cohesive, modern interior, the designers used wood, concrete and black metal throughout. The strings from the stairs create a strong visual element within the kitchen area.
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LANDLORD’S GUIDE
IS BUY-TO-LET STILL A GOOD INVESTMENT? Investors rushed out of their socks to snap up homes before the extra 3% stamp duty tax came in, but what other obstacles are in store?
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There was a surge in demand for buy-to-let properties in recent months from investor landlords keen to beat the recently passed 1st April deadline, after which they now have to pay an extra 3% above existing stamp duty rates on acquiring a buyto-let property.
“Investment in buy-tolet has outperformed all major asset classes in recent years.” Having long provided bumper double-digit returns for investors, investment in buy-to-let has outperformed all major asset classes in recent years, with total annual returns from buy-to-let properties reaching 12% in 2015 or £21,988 in absolute terms. But various clouds on the horizon have recently prompted concern that the buy-to-let bonanza may be coming to an end.
NEW MEASURES The changes to stamp duty, tax relief and new tougher mortgage application rules could make it harder to make a profit from letting property. Aside from the extra 3% stamp duty surcharge, the tax relief on mortgage interest payments will be slashed back to a 20% tax credit from 2017, which will eat into many landlords’ rental returns, especially higher and additional rate taxpayers. Additionally, the automatic 10% wear-and-tear tax relief for landlords who rent out furnished homes has recently been scraped, leaving landlords free to claim only for the amount that they have spent, making buy-to-let a far less attractive proposition; and with it, the upward trends seen over the last few years in London’s buyto-let market could be reversed. “Over the past four years, there have been 14 tax changes targeted at residential property and in particular buy-to-let landlords, making the economics of such an investment less and less attractive,” said Dermot Callinan, at KPMG in the UK.
RESTRICTED SUPPLY Analysts expect the new buy-to-let tax measures to dampen demand for buy-to-let investments, while there is every chance that some landlords will opt to sell up ahead of the changes being introduced.
“Some landlords will opt to sell up ahead of the changes being introduced.” But if there are fewer buy-to-let properties available as a result of the tax changes, as well as concerns over Brexit and global economic uncertainty, thereby creating a squeeze on the market, there is every chance that this could result in higher rental rates as landlords seek to compensate for increased costs. “If investors and landlords are put off purchasing new buy-tolet properties, this can affect the supply of properties in the rental market which is likely to push rents up,” said Wayne Treveil, CEO of Tenants Plus.
LANDLORD’S GUIDE
WEAR & TEAR RELIEF SCRAPPED No longer can landlords automatically offset 10% of rent for wear and tear.
TIGHTER MORTGAGE APPLICATION RULES Buy-to-let lending is going to get a lot harder. The lender will now take into account the affordability of the added taxes, making securing a loan more difficult.
REDUCED TAX RELIEF How far can you jump? From April 2017 tax relief on mortgage interest is going to be pared back, down to 0% by April 2020, to be replaced by a 20% tax credit, significantly reducing the profitability of buy-to-let.
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STAMP DUTY INCREASED Additional 3% Stamp Duty slapped on to any purchase of additional properties over and above your main residence.
COSTS PICKED UP BY TENNANTS Many industry experts predict that these added costs will be passed directly on to tenants in the form of increased rents, making it more difficult for them to get onto the housing ladder.
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ATTRACTIVE YIELDS Research by the Centre for Economics and Business Research found that rents are set to rise by 28% over the next 10 years on the back of greater demand. By 2026 some 7.2 million households in England and Wales are estimated to be privately rented; this is around two thirds more than now. “A future significant rise in interest rates and savings returns may
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influence this slightly, but I still expect rental yields to out perform ISA or other savings vehicles available to private investors,” said Marcus Whewell, CEO of The Guild of Professional Estate Agents. SECURE INVESTMENT The changes being introduced will likely cause a short-term blip in the buy-to-let market. However, the sector will recover.
Attractive rental returns and house price growth means that capital returns are still strong and despite the housing crisis of the last decade, bricks and mortar will probably always be seen as a safe investment. In the end, the losers are most likely to be tenants who will have to cover their landlord’s increased tax costs through their rent.
INTERIOR & DESIGN
TIPS FOR SMALL BATHROOMS Use these tricks of the trade to make your small bathroom or shower room feel larger than life.
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As a designer working in London, I’ve found that most bathrooms are restricted in space. This doesn’t mean that you can’t have a sumptuous and comfortable room but you do have to be clever with the space planning. The smallest shower room I’ve seen was a tiny 1.2m x 1.7m room into which I managed to squeeze a shower (700 x 1200), WC and small hand basin with a mirror storage unit above. The room was so small we were unable to photograph it effectively. So to make my point, you don’t always need a lot of space to make a functioning and effective shower/ bathroom. So what are the ‘tricks’ to making best use of a small space?
1. Think creatively, does the plumbing need to go there? Can it go somewhere else that would give you that precious extra 10cm? 2. Could you put the cistern for the WC somewhere else? Concealed cisterns take up a lot less space than freestanding WC & cisterns. 3. Sanitary designers have become so much better at
Semi counter hung basins are excellent for storage. providing us with smaller pans on which to put our behinds. Find out which one has the smallest projection. 4. Do you really need a big basin? How many men actually wet shave any more, could you make do with a smaller bowl. Semi counter hung basins are excellent at giving you a bit of storage below, but project
away from the unit so that you can still get your toes underneath. 5. Bathroom sanitary ware companies are always developing new and innovative products. Roca for instance have developed the W+W all-in-one washbasin and WC, pictured right, which reuses the grey water from the hand basin to flush the WC. By combining the basin and WC into one unit a huge amount of space is saved. 6. Taps and shower heads – the ‘follow me’ shower head set into the edge of the bath gives you a hand held shower without the need for having the hose trailing around the head of the bath area. Wall mounted taps give a clean, clutter free look. 7. In really small spaces using a sliding door, rather than a hinged swinging door often gives you more space to move within the room. 8. Wall mounted WC and basins are excellent at opening up the
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space. Wall hung sanitary ware makes the room seem more spacious because your eye sees all the floor space deceiving the eye into seeing more space. 9. Hide unsightly plumbing and pipework behind boxing. 10. Use mirrors or mirrored cabinets to reflect light back into the room. 11. Use electric underfloor heating this also means the room remains warm so you don’t get the same issue with condensation on the mirror also you don’t have to find space for a radiator. Or you could use a wall mounted towel rail.
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Saneux product from Bathroom Discount. Small bathroom designed by RJV Designs. Creta tiles by Reed Harris.
12. Large tiles in small spaces create impact and don’t break up the wall into small boxes. Tiling one wall in a different tile can give impact to the shower cubicle. 13. Create a feature wall of interesting tiles rather than a band or tiles dotted around on a wall. This keeps the look of simplicity but creates a subtle impact. Tile alcoves in the different colour. 14. Where possible create an
alcove in a shower cubicle or over a bath for all the bottles. I often put a mirror at the back of the long alcove in the shower to reflect light back into what is often quite a small space. 15. Lighting – one of the most under rated aspects of any room, good lighting can make a small room feel large. Create two circuits, one with general overhead lighting and one for the
accent lighting. This way you can have low level lighting in a bath/ shower room, which is nice if you have to use the room during the night. Use small low level lights in alcoves and behind mirror units. 16. Rather than a pattern on the floor, use a plain tile or flooring. Having shown you some tricks, remember the most important is to do your planning and use them!
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FINANCE
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The latest figures show that mortgage market lending has reached its highest monthly level since 2008. Consequently, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has predicted that total lending for the year is likely to reach £209bn, which would represent a 3% increase on 2014. A healthy mortgage market is a clear sign of economic recovery and points to the fact that we are starting to experience an improved labour market as well as positive wage growth versus inflation. However, the economic recovery has been slow and global economic uncertainty around issues such as China’s stock market and the looming in-or-out EU referendum may slow the mortgage market and in turn help keep central bank rates low and mortgage rates competitive. In spite of an improving economic outlook, the second quarter of the year may see lending volumes fall slightly as a result of the new stamp
duty rules and increased regulatory pressure in the form of the “EMCD” (European Mortgage Credit Derivative). The EMCD applies new regulations for mortgage borrowers with the main focuses being new rules for ‘foreign currency mortgages’ where the borrowers reside in a different country to that in which the mortgage is being granted, or where the borrower’s income is derived in another currency to that of the mortgage - and consumer buyto-let mortgages. Consumer buy-to-let mortgages will have additional rules making it more difficult to access this type of finance if the borrower has ever resided in the property in question or intends to do so one day. The good news is that the prereferendum dip is likely to be a modest one with the CML predicting that lending will continue to remain stable for the rest of the year. Furthermore, lenders are likely to be fully focussed on remaining competitive in the current market which is why we can still look forward to enjoying cheap mortgage
finance for the foreseeable future. For example, some fixed rate deals are now available for as little as 1.07%! The potential of a ‘Brexit’ creates a good deal of uncertainty for the money markets, businesses, governments and not least home owners. Many fear leaving the European Union would cause significant sterling depreciation that could lead to higher interest rates. However, I believe our relationship with the EU will continue as we have one of the strongest performing global economies and the influx of capital into the UK could mean that interest rates stay low and the pound would actually strengthen. However, while low rates mean demand from borrowers is likely to remain high over the next few months, issues with affordability are likely to prevent many people from gaining access to the best possible deal, particularly as the EMCD rules could have a major impact on both borrowers and lenders. That is why there has never been a more relevant time to seek quality, independent advice on the best way to navigate through the likely obstacles.
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BUYER’S GUIDE
IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO BUY PROPERTY? The housing market in London faces a slowdown ahead of the EU referendum.
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The sharp rise in house prices in recent years has made the London housing market one of the most expensive places in the world.
Property prices have continued to increase across much of the capital in the early part of 2016, as reflected by the latest home price sentiment index which hit a 16-month high in February. “While pay growth has been sluggish and the economic outlook weakened in recent months, a resultant expectation that interest rates will stay low for longer seems to have boosted UK house price perceptions at the start of 2016,” said Tim Moore, Senior Economist at Markit.
However, greater confidence in the market may be short-lived. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) forecasts that the UK housing market will slow down over the next three months, fuelled largely by the introduction of a 3% stamp duty surcharge on 1st April
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for landlords and second home owners making fresh purchases. “Over the past three months, we have witnessed a surge in buy-tolet activity,” said Simon Rubinsohn, RICS Chief Economist.
“April’s stamp duty changes will take a little of the heat out of the investor market.” “Investors have rushed to purchase homes before the stamp duty surcharge comes into effect. It is inevitable that over the coming months, April’s stamp duty changes will take a little of the heat out of the investor market.” But there is another major issue that is set to have an impact on the housing market and reduce appetite for property investment: the EU referendum. The ‘referendum effect’ could see a lull in property transactions, particularly in London where housing is most in demand.
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Record-low borrowing rates, a strengthening domestic economy and a widening supply-demand imbalance saw the average price of a home in the capital hit £536,000 at the end of last year – an annual rise of 9.4%, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
“In fact, survey data indicates that less than half of UK households (46%) expect a Bank of England rate rise over the next 12 months, down sharply from 71% in January and the lowest proportion since October 2013.”
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A recent poll of 1,000 homeowners found that found 47% of those in London will delay their decision on whether to buy property until after the vote on 23rd June. Only 20% said the referendum on whether to leave the EU would not affect a decision to sell or buy property.
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There are two sides to demand for property: domestic and overseas. There is a major difference between first-time buyers attempting to secure a first foot on the housing ladder and uber-wealthy foreigners seeking luxury-priced homes. They have different priorities in dissimilar markets and a Brexit would affect them in different ways. DOMESTIC BUYERS A wide range of economists and property market commentators have come up with altering estimates of the potential impact of a British exit from the EU, ranging from virtually no impact to a major hit to the UK housing market and wider economy. Stephen Williams, an equity analyst at the investment manager Brewin Dolphin, does not think Brexit will have much of an impact.
“As far as domestic supply and demand are concerned, I’d say there aren’t that many major risks, other than if interest rates go up faster, or more than currently expected,” he said. “We’ve still got this demand and supply imbalance and I think the demand is still there, supply is still limited. From a domestic point of view, I don’t think Brexit is going to have a significant impact at all.” INTERNATIONAL BUYERS Foreign investors have been attracted to the London property market for years – snapping up a wide range of homes, particularly in prime London areas, such as Fulham. A report published last year found that offshore companies have acquired more than £150 billion of property in England and Wales since 2000.
£150bn Amount of property in England and Wales acquired by offshore companies since 2000
However, strict regulations and overhaul of stamp duty, making it more expensive for those who acquire higher value properties, has led to a decline in international investors’ interest in London property over the past 12 months. The strength of the pound has also contributed to a drop in the number of overseas nationals buying
property in the capital. But sterling’s value against a number of major currencies has dropped sharply since the referendum date was announced and the debate kickstarted, while several investment banks, including Citi and Goldman Sachs, believe sterling will lose a fifth in value in the event of a Brexit, which would suddenly make the London housing market look attractive once more.
“The pound’s value against a number of major currencies has dropped sharply since the referendum date was announced.” “The fall in sterling, which is likely to continue at least until June, is likely to attract international buyers into the market as property prices appear to be comparatively ‘cheaper’,” said Naomi Heaton, CEO of London Central Portfolio. Analysts from Swiss bank UBS have suggested that sterling could actually fall to parity with the euro if Britain votes to leave the EU, which in turn would further reduce UK house prices for overseas buyers. “In our view, the largest part of the weakness in sterling since November can be attributed to increased concern over the possibility of exit from the EU,” the bank said. MARKET OVERVIEW Changes to tax, such as the stamp duty hike on high-value homes, have hit the most expensive
CHANGE IN LONDON SALES VOLUME IN THE LAST YEAR
-4%
£1,500,000 +
+25%
£500,000 - £600,000
-50% £100,000 - £200,000
Outer London boroughs, where house prices are generally cheaper,
NEWHAM
+20.9%
House prices are up by as much as 20% in some outer London boroughs
are witnessing double-digit price growth, led by Newham with an increase of 20.9% year-on-year, according to Rightmove. Sales volumes have dropped significantly at the cheaper end of the market, with properties priced between £100,001 and £200,000, for instance, having roughly halved year-on-year, the latest Land Registry data shows, reflecting the fact that there are fewer homes in this price bracket due to rising prices. Higher up the price scale, the figures show that there has been a 25% rise in sales volumes in the £500,000 to £600,000 bracket over the past year, while demand for properties priced £600,001 to £1 million also remains relatively healthy. The slowdown at the upper end of the market means transactions in the top two price brackets – £1.5 to £2 million, and £2 million-plus – have registered a marginal fall of around 4 per cent drop in volumes. UNCERTAIN TIMES Amid all the confusion and uncertainty that may enter the market surrounding a raft of issues
from the upcoming referendum and 3% additional stamp duty surcharge, this could yet prove to be the year that favours the opportunist buyer. Brexit has thrown up a number of opportunities for prospective purchasers, and may even increase their negotiating power, and some savvy buyers may be wise to run with the window of opportunity that this potentially creates now, as there does appear to be scope for sustained price growth beyond the referendum – whether in or out.
“This could yet prove to be the year that favours the opportunist buyer.” With the capital’s population forecast to reach 10 million soon, the need for more housing is set to grow but housebuilding levels continue to lag behind demand, with little sign this will change in the near future. Consequently, long-term price indications for the housing market remain strong, with RICS expecting prices to rise by a further 25% over the next five years.
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properties hardest. Consequently, home sales - and prices - in the £1.5 million-plus market have plateaued and in some cases are falling, with London boroughs, such as Kensington and Chelsea, City of Westminster, and Hammersmith and Fulham, among the worst hit as purchasers seek better value for money properties in other parts of the capital.
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The Hebe chandelier floor lamp has a beaded centre body and is heavily decorated with cut glass crystal swags and droppers. Also available as a flush chandelier.
A polished chrome 1950s style tripod floor lamp, perfectly suited to modern interiors or the home office. Complete with black shade and minimal styling.
Stunning floor light that will make a real feature in any room. Antique brass finish with mid century black/brown lamp head and gilt reflector.
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If you want a splash of colour in your dining area this is the table for you. Designed by Steuart Padwick, this striking table seats 8 people. Matching bench available.
This is an original 1980s floor lamp with gold leaf detailing. Standing just over two metres high it would look fabulous in any sitting room or bedroom.
Light up your room in style with this elegantly shaped brushed brass floor lamp, a great accessory for adding a fresh touch to the home.
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This is a very delicate reading light which comes in various finishes. It has a beautifully slimline and can be adjusted from 100cm to 135cm.
Classic 1950s Italian floor lamp in brass with stunning red metal shade. A perfect finish to any room.
Sitting on a concrete base with black flex and satin brass detail this light is bang on trend. A really affordable but stylish piece.
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This solid brass floor light from Maison Jansen is stunning. It stands 125cm high. The bulbs sit in the two lotus flowers to provide perfect atmospheric lighting.
This lamp mixes swanky French ‘70s style with mod chain-link construction. The combination of interlocked polished nickel and brass gives the otherwise ladylike floor lamp sculptural edge.
A compact adjustable floor lamp with vivid red coloured metal shade in a classic midcentury modern style. Features an adjustable neck and a sturdy tripod design. Height adjustable.
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GADGETS
HOME GADGET GUIDE A round up of the must have home tech for Q2 2016.
that, you ask? Well is basically a high-definition screen that can be bent and rolled, much like a piece of acetate that teachers used to use on overhead projectors. While this product isn’t available yet, LG has big plans for it. The possibilities for game changing and beautiful pieces of home tech are almost limitless.
home, to disappear. Not so for the Nanoleaf Aurora, a set of stunning inter-locking triangles that can be mounted on walls and controlled with an iOS or Android app. You can control the hue, brightness and the shape of the nanoleaves. And naturally, the Aurora Nanoleaf is seriously energy efficient.
LG SIGNATURE REFRIGERATOR Fridges are big, and if they’re not hidden behind a beautiful built in cupboard they can draw the eye for all the wrong reasons. But that’s not the case with the LG Signature model. Firstly, it looks like the monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey, but in a good way. Secondly, it will sense when you’re close and silently open. Thirdly, if you tap on the window, the light will turn on. Which is perfect for those secret night time visits…
SONY PSH-X500 TURNTABLE If you have a large collection of vinyl, you’ll know that it takes up a lot of room, and is a nightmare to move – heavy and fragile, a nightmare combination. But you’ll probably also know that vinyl has a sound like no other format. It’s warm, rich, and filled with nuance and individuality from tiny imperfections. Sony’s new turntable allows you to preserve you records by converting them to a digital format. These devices are nothing new but the PSH-X500 is different because it converts vinyl to DSD files, which is a high-quality format that was created by Sony specifically for this job. Nice.
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WALLY As technology improves, it’s the exciting, futuristic and glamorous tech that gets the headlines. But some of the greatest innovations are, on the surface, perhaps not the most exciting. Enter Wally, named because it uses the walls in your house to test if you have a problem with moisture. And crucially, it does it before the electrics go, or the bath comes through the ceiling. Wally uses sophisticated sensors to monitor rooms and will give you a heads up if there are any unusual readings. It also syncs with the Nest system, for an even smarter home. LG ROLLABLE OLED One of the big stars at CES (the annual gathering of the gadget glitterati in Las Vegas) was LG’s Rollable OLED screens. What is
NANOLEAF AURORA A lot of technology these days is designed to blend in to the
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STUDDRIDGE STREET, SW6 House | Basement | Kitchen | Side Return Our client asked us to create more entertaining space for them on their ground floor and excavate a large basement in excess of 100sqm to create a children’s playroom and more accommodation. Once completed the basement space comprised a large double bedroom with en-suite shower room, a utility room, wine room, gym area and media / children’s playroom.
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CHESILTON ROAD, SW6 House | Full Rebuild | Basement | Rear Extension | Loft This substantial, period Victorian family home was fully renovated with a complete rebuild including the excavation of a basement, loft conversion and a three storey rear extension. Many of the original features were kept and where possible were complimented by subtle modern interior design.
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GUION ROAD, SW6 House | Full Refurbishment | Basement | Ground Floor Extension Roxburgh Construction were brought in to design and build the complete extension and refurbishment of this Parsons Green home. Roxburgh’s architects obtained the all the necessary planning permissions for the basement conversion, ground floor extensions and internal reconfiguration, and were on hand to oversee the construction. The end result is a five bedroom home with an abundance of light and space.
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STUDDRIDGE STREET, SW6 House | Full Redevelopment | Basement | Ground Floor Extension | Loft A high spec, full redevelopment of a Victorian ‘Lion House’ located in the Peterborough Estate, one of Fulham’s best locations. The development included a full basement and upper floor extension to create a luxury home including a wine room, and custom made kitchen and joinery throughout.
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CHIPSTEAD STREET, SW6 House | Full Renovation | Basement | Loft Pod BTL carried out a full renovation including a loft pod extension and a full re-model of our
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ROSTREVOR ROAD An outstanding architect-designed, fully extended Victorian family home, finished to the highest specification and located on a quiet residential street just off Fulham Road.
The house is arranged over five floors and extends to just over 2,900 sq ft (270 sq m) of well implemented and balanced living space. On the basement level there is a family room to the rear with doors leading up to the garden as well as a utility room and double bedroom with en-suite shower room.
6 Bed
2,903
ÂŁ2,950,000
HOUSE
SQ FT
FOR SALE
CLONMEL ROAD An outstanding, fully extended Victorian family home, finished to the highest specification and located just off Fulham Road in a prime spot close to Parsons Green. Arranged over four floors and extending to almost 3,000 sq ft (280 sq m), both the bedrooms and living spaces have been well implemented and executed in a sublime way.
6 Bed
2,942
ÂŁ3,150,000
HOUSE
SQ FT
SOLD
WARDO AVENUE A stylish Victorian family home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms in a very popular and quiet residential road in the ‘Munster Village’ area of Fulham. The house has been extended to just over 1,750 sq ft (163 sq m), and has plenty of entertaining space with a spacious double reception room and side-extended kitchen on the ground floor, leading out on to beautiful South facing rear garden.
4 Bed
1,752
£1,795,000
HOUSE
SQ FT
FOR SALE
ARCHEL ROAD A stylish and substantial three bedroom, Victorian terrace house, offering just over 1,800 sq ft (168 sq m) of living space. The house has excellent entertaining space, with a large, modern kitchen and open plan dining area running across the lower ground floor. This floor also benefits from having an additional front door, utility room and access onto a private South facing rear garden.
3 Bed
1,805
ÂŁ1,500,000
HOUSE
SQ FT
FOR SALE
PETERBOROUGH ROAD
2 Bed FLAT
This garden flat is in an excellent location on a popular road running directly off Parsons Green itself, in the most coveted area of Fulham, the Peterborough Estate. The flat is finished to a superb specification and features a very light, open plan reception room and a bespoke kitchen with built-in appliances.
830 SQ FT
ÂŁ995,950 FOR SALE
MARVILLE ROAD
3/4 Bed HOUSE
A rare opportunity to purchase an unmodernised period Victorian family home in an excellent location. Located on Marville Road this Victorian house lies in a first-rate location in the very popular ‘Villes’ area of Fulham in Parsons Green. The accommodation is spread across two floors and currently extends to 1,266 sq ft (118 sq m).
1,266 SQ FT
£1,500,000 FOR SALE
BISHOPS ROAD
5 Bed HOUSE
A fully extended five bedroom Victorian family home in a super location in one of the best areas of Fulham. Stretching to just over 1,750 sq ft and arranged over three floors this freehold house has a double reception room, WC and a side extended kitchen breakfast room on the ground floor that leads out to a well maintained garden
1,754 SQ FT
ÂŁ1,750,000 FOR SALE
NOVELLO STREET
1 Bed FLAT
A very stylish one bedroom garden flat situated on a pretty Victorian terrace only a stone’s throw from Parsons Green itself. The flat has been architecturally re-structured to create an open plan kitchen / reception room leading out to a private garden, a wet room, an extremely useful office area and a large double bedroom.
495 SQ FT
ÂŁ625,000 FOR SALE
STUDDRIDGE STREET
3 Bed FLAT
A spacious three double bedroom maisonette arranged over the first and second floors of a substantial ‘Lion House’ on the Peterborough Estate in Parsons Green. The flat has been recently refurbished to a high standard with modern finishes and wide plank oak flooring throughout.
1,233 SQ FT
£1,495,000 FOR SALE
DANEHURST STREET
2 Bed FLAT
An extremely stylish two bedroom maisonette situated on a very popular road in Munster Village. Purpose built Victorian flats such as this one are incredibly popular. Many of them have large roof terraces, extend to over 1,100 sq ft and have the benefit of their own front door. This maisonette is no exception.
1,130 SQ FT
ÂŁ1,100,000 FOR SALE
RONDOR HOUSE, PARSONS GREEN This immaculately re-developed property is right on Parsons Green, the most desirable and sought after location in the heart of Fulham. The building has been completely refurbished by the current owners, with great attention to detail throughout. Available now.
3 Bed
1532
ÂŁ1,100/wk
FLAT
SQ FT
TO RENT
DANEHURST STREET An outstanding purpose built Victorian garden flat, with two double bedrooms, its own front door and a private garden. Located in the heart of the desirable ‘Munster Village’ area, this larger than average maisonette extends to over 900 sq ft. There are two good sized double bedrooms (both with built in wardrobes) and a modern en-suite bathroom and WC.
2 Bed
914
£600/wk
FLAT
SQ FT
TO RENT
PARSONS GREEN LANE A newly developed two bedroom first floor flat, located within an attractive Victorian house in the heart of Parsons Green. The property is finished to a high standard throughout, comprising a spacious open plan kitchen and reception room with a large bay window. There are two bedrooms situated towards the rear of the property and a luxury bathroom.
2 Bed
594
ÂŁ495/wk
FLAT
SQ FT
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BOWERDEAN STREET
5/6 Bed FLAT
A fully renovated ‘Lion House’ in the highly desirable Peterborough Estate which has been finished to the highest standard throughout. The property is arranged over four floors with four en-suite bedrooms, as well as a separate family room and a study which could be used as a fifth and sixth bedroom if required.
2,831 SQ FT
£2,800/wk TO RENT
BURLINGTON HOUSE
3 Beds FLAT
A rare, and extremely large, three double bedroom flat in Burlington House on Buer Road near Parsons Green. The flat is on the first floor of a large and attractive, converted residential building that is part up-market office space (on the ground floor) and part residential flats above. Available late July.
1,602 SQ FT
ÂŁ775/wk TO RENT
MOORE PARK ROAD
1 Bed FLAT
A fully renovated, one bedroom garden flat in an excellent location very close to Fulham Broadway, and a short walk from Parsons Green. This property has just undergone extensive refurbishment throughout to maximise the available space.
496 SQ FT
ÂŁ425/wk TO RENT
DANEHURST STREET
2 Bed FLAT
A superb two double bedroom flat, situated on a very popular road in the Munster Village area of Fulham. The property makes up the first and second floor of a pretty Victorian building, and is in very good decorative order throughout.
1,022 SQ FT
ÂŁ500/wk TO RENT
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BUILDERS Blaze & Co. blazeandco.co.uk 020 7373 2214 Flat 2, 111 Drayton Gardens London SW10 9QU Dalriva dalriva.co.uk 020 7736 7066 Studio 3.4 The Piper Centre 50 Carnwath Rd, London SW6 3EG
Design 2 FInish design2finish.co.uk 07968 821 1667 54 Chipstead Street London SW6 3SS
RJV Designs rjvdesigns.co.uk 020 7385 6009 126 Harbord St, London SW6 6PH
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Owen Powell owen-powell.com 012 7369 6655
Healys Solicitors (Tracey Cipolla) healys.com 020 7822 4000 Atrium Court 15-17 Jockey’s Fields London WC1R 4QR
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 Roxburgh Construction roxburghconstruction.co.uk 020 7731 7480 74 The Arches Ranelagh Gardens London SW6 3UB Uber Contracts ubercontracts.co.uk 020 3151 5034
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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 020 7384 6790 112 Dawes Road London SW6 4JA
Jacobsen & Co. (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
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