SUMMER 2014
YOU R PROPE RTY RE VI E W
i n s i d e th is issue . . . PAGE 7
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BARNET • crouch end • east finchley • finchley central • north finchley • hendon • kentish town • mill hill • muswell hill • whetstone
Another reason to celebrate . . .
. . . we’ve gone gold! Best Medium Letting Agent in London 2014
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Simon’s Local Market Comment Barnet Office 50 Years of Fulfilling Dreams Crouch End Office East Finchley Office North London’s Got Talent
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Finchley Central Office North Finchley Office 50th Anniversary Party Hendon Office Kentish Town Office Buy-to-Let
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Mill Hill Office Muswell Hill Office Seeing the Big Picture MG in the Community Whetstone Office Land & New Homes / Commercial
Introduction • page 3
Simon Gerrard President NAEA
simon’s LOCAL market com ment
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am extremely proud to be writing this market comment, not only as the Managing Director of one of the longest established and most respected Estate Agencies In North/North West London, but also as the new President of the National Association of Estate Agents, whose aim is to promote the highest professional standards in the industry.
9% in May ’14 compared to April ’14 and was 19% higher than in May ‘13.This together with the possibility that the figures for June ’14 may have been influenced by seasonal factors (holidays and the World Cup), could mean June was a glitch in the figures rather than a trend. This generally points to a healthy, but more restrained market for the remainder of the year.
It has been an incredibly busy year so far for both Martyn Gerrard’s sales and lettings departments. We have been seeing unprecedented levels of new purchasers registering with us and with a general shortage of supply in the local market property prices have been rising across all of the areas we cover. On the lettings side, I am delighted we have been recognised as the outstanding Letting agent in London by the Times/Sunday Times. Although things were slightly more subdued at the beginning of the year, as we approach the busiest time for lettings, new tenant enquires are at a good level.
So fundamentally, the market remains strong in North/ North West London as demand still continues to outstrip supply. As buyers become more demanding it is imperative for those planning to sell to be properly advised to have the best chance of achieving the highest price.
There have been a number of situations that will or already have affected the housing market. Firstly the Mortgage Market Review (MMR), which recently came into effect, has had a modest influence on lending, although locally this has been less about people’s ability to justify affordability in relation to their mortgage payments and more to do with lenders’ administrative inability to deal with the changes and get mortgage offers out in a timely fashion. More significant perhaps are the mixed messages coming from Mr Carney and the Bank of England, where in one breath he is indicating an interest rate increase is imminent to take the steam out of the housing market and next he is saying he “sees no need to reverse the rise in house prices”. Most recently we have had the NAEA’s June Market report released at the end of July. The main headline that the press concentrated on was that in June, first time buyers (FTBs) were down 20% compared to May’ 14 and of those buying in June only 3% were aged 18–30. When interviewed by the BBC on this report, I discussed that although the housing market in our area, London and the South East, is strong, the majority of the country has seen very minor increases and the market in these areas remains particularly fragile. It would therefore be detrimental to the national economy for lending to become more restrictive or for interest rates to rise too early or too far. It is also important to remember that although the number of new FTBs looking in June ‘14 was down, this followed an increase in FTBs in every other month this year, and the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) report showing the number of loans to FTBs rose by
My strong advice is to ensure the agent you approach is a member of the National Association of Estate Agents. By looking for the logo you can be assured that the agent you are dealing with is properly qualified to give their judgment on the best marketing plan for your property with the strongest database of willing buyers. Martyn Gerrard are licensed members of the NAEA, so if you are selling, or would like to know how much your home is worth, please contact your nearest office – where my staff will be delighted to help. I am extremely proud that the Martyn Gerrard Lettings Department has been recognised as the leading multi office letting agent in the capital by winning the Gold Medal for best Medium sized Agent in London. This prestigious award was presented in June and is backed by the Times & Sunday Times. So if you want to let your property and want the best advice, your first call should be to your local Martyn Gerrard office. The Letting market continues to perform well, and now at seasonally one of the best times to let a property, there is strong demand for property of all types. While rental returns are being maintained, tenants are quite rightly looking for the best quality property for the money they are paying. Landlords are well advised to seek out a qualified and experienced ARLA agent who will be able to give constructive guidance to help achieve the best rental return, and provide transparency of costs. After all, if an agent is charging the tenant admin fees and a fee for preparing the tenancy agreement as well as a number of other add-ons, then this will prevent Landlords from getting the best rental price from tenants #lookforthelogo for their property.
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BARNET
4 Exchange Buildings, High Street, Barnet EN5 5SY EN5@martyngerrard.co.uk
Nick Teare MARLA
LETTINGS 020 8440 2444 E: EN5@martyngerrard.co.uk
Galley Lane, EN5 • • • • •
£4500 pw
Five double bedrooms, five bathrooms Four bright reception rooms Superb indoor leisure facilities Seven acres of beautifully maintained gardens Energy rating – D
Windmill Lane, EN5 • • • •
£1153 pw
Five bedrooms and three bathrooms Three bright reception rooms High spec fitted kitchen Energy rating – D
Union Street, EN5 • • • •
Greenacre Close, EN5 • • • • •
page 4 • Barnet • Hadley Wood • Arkley • Brookmans Park
£1384 pw
Six bedrooms and four bathrooms Three good size reception rooms Beautiful fitted kitchen Finished to a very high standard Energy rating – F
£323 pw
Two double bed cottage Two reception rooms Finished to a high standard Energy rating – D
Louise Spendiff
A welcoming and quiet suburb, comprising of an interesting mix of Victorian through to modern homes, makes Barnet popular with families and young professionals who are looking to escape the bustle of central London. There are many quality schools and the shopping is excellent. High Barnet tube station lies at the end of the Northern Line giving access to London, coupled with easy access to major road networks including M1 & M25.
Park Road, EN4 • • • •
£300 pw
Two double bedroom maisonette Large open plan reception room Private rear garden Energy rating – D
E: EN5@martyngerrard.co.uk
Clifford Road, EN5
£345,000
Morell Close, EN5
£525,000
Rachel Taylor
SALES 020 8440 2444
Ricky Barretta
Susan Bradford MNAEA
Barnet • Hadley Wood • Arkley • Brookmans Park • page 5
Highlands Road, EN5 £650,000
A two double bedroom first floor converted flat with own garden. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The beautiful bay windows provide an abundance of natural daylight”
Three bedroom two reception end of terraced house with large garden and parking. Energy rating - D. The owners love... “We love the garden, it’s ideal for alfresco dining”
Three bedroom two reception room, semi-detached house with garage. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “We are only the second family to live here since it was built in the 1930s”
Woodville Road, EN5 £749,950
Hillside Gardens, EN5 £775,000
Willow Drive, EN5
Four double bedroom three reception semi-detached house Energy rating – F. The owners love... “This home has been in the same family for 87 years”
Four bedroom three reception room semi-detached house with garage to side. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “Our garden is one of the best features it is so secluded”
Detached five double bedroom period property with generous garden & garage. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “To me the beauty of this house is it is a country cottage in the heart of High Barnet”
£1,250,000
Grimsdyke Crescent, EN5 £1,200,000 OIEO
Sandalwood Close, EN5 £1,695,000
Five bedroom four reception room house with large landscaped garden. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “For us, this has been a perfect location; green belt at one end of the road, a tube the other”
Detached six bedroom three reception room with private gated entrance. Energy rating – C The owners love... “The basement level features a cinema room plus games room/gymnasium with steam/wet room”
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8440 2444 or email EN5@martyngerrard.co.uk
G o ld A nnive rsa ry
Gold Anniver 5 0 years of F U lF I L L I N G D R E A MS
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ack in 1964, Beatlemania hit America, the first Notting Hill Carnival was held and the classic film musical, Mary Poppins, was released. A little less well documented was the opening on Monday 25th May in Whetstone, North London of the first Martyn Gerrard office. Fifty years on, Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents have gone from strength to strength and we now have ten offices covering North and North West London, from High Barnet to Kentish Town and from Hendon to Crouch End. Martyn Gerrard is a family run business, Martyn remains involved as Chairman, and the company is now run by his son Simon as Managing Director.
The first proper ties that Mar tyn Gerrard Estate Agents marketed in 1964 were an “ultra modern” apar tment in Barnet at an asking price £3,250 and a three bedroom house in Whetstone being sold for £4,650, and our first sale was a three bedroom house in Barnet sold for £4,950. That same proper ty would cost well in excess of £500,000 in today’s market. Mar tyn Gerrard Estate Agents is a family run business and has always been proud of its traditional values of professionalism and a personal, hands on and trusted ser vice. Times and the proper ty market have cer tainly moved on, but one thing that has not changed is our embrace and use of new technology. For instance in the early 80’s we were one of the first estate agents to use
1964 THEN: The first shop in Whetstone.
2014 Now: Martyn, starting the business.
Martyn Gerrard has eleven offices in North London managed by Martyn’s son Simon.
So, What ELSE WAS HAPPENING... ...WHEN Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents was born?
BBC2 was launched and Sony introduced the first VCR home video recorder.
page 6 • 50 Years of Fulfilling Dreams
The top films of the year included My Fair Lady, Goldfinger, Dr Strangelove and A Hard Day’s Night.
British and French Governments announced a commitment to build a tunnel under the Channel.
ersary 50 YEARS OFFER
50 Years of Fulfilling Dreams • page 7
We would like to share our celebration with all other fifty year olds. If your fiftieth birthday is in 2014, we will sell your house for 50% of our normal fee. Not only that, for every fiftieth instruction we receive, we will move you for free.* (*Terms & Conditions at www.martyngerrard.co.uk)
colour photographs on our proper ty details. These were individual photos stuck by hand onto each set of details. Now digital cameras, high quality photo copiers and printers deal with the task. We continue to explore and invest in the latest innovations, to help us create the best and most user-friendly experience for our customers, picking up awards for innovation on the way. In fact, Mar tyn Gerrard are leading the way once again with our use of video and the introduction of MGTV, an interactive website designed to promote the proper ties being marketed with individual micro sites and personal micro sites for buyers and tenants.
n Below, three generations of the Gerrard family.
Simply contact your local Martyn Gerrard office and speak to one of our professional sales representatives for more information on this birthday offer. Alternatively contact us on 50@martyngerrard.co.uk
New President!
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imon Gerrard, Managing Director of Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents, took up the Presidency of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) in June.
#lookforthelogo
The NAEA is the UK’s leading professional body for estate agency and is part of a group that represents over 13,000 members who practise across all aspects of property services in the UK and overseas. One of Simon’s main aims as President is to help raise public awareness of the importance of using an NAEA member when buying or selling. Many members of the public believe all estate agents are qualified and professional. However this is not the case. Not ALL estate agents are qualified; to become licensed by the NAEA means the agent has studied for and passed a nationally recognised qualification in the legal, technical and practical aspects of estate agency and property. By using a licensed NAEA agent you can be sure you are consulting a qualified and experienced agent who can give you professional up-to-date advice and guidance. And for peace of mind a licensed NAEA agent also has Professional Indemnity Insurance and Client Money Protection (if they deal with lettings). Simon’s role will also involve ensuring estate agents adhere to the association’s code of practice – an aspect that Simon has been heavily involved in shaping over the years, designed to make sure members provide the most professional, efficient and user-friendly service.These practices have been exemplified at Martyn Gerrard for more than 50 years and Simon relishes the chance to help standardise the industry practises to emulate those held dear by all at Martyn Gerrard. Having been in overall charge of the day-to-day operations at Martyn Gerrard since 2004, Simon has continued to uphold our Company’s tradition of friendly service and high professional standards, while at the same time introducing a new dynamic aspect to the business by embracing the latest innovative ideas and technologies.
The Government announced plans to build three new towns in South East England to act as overspill for overpopulated London. One of these was centred on the village of Milton Keynes.
BASIC, an easy to learn, high level computer programme language was introduced.
1964 saw the abolition of the death penalty in the UK, the World’s first high speed rail network opened in Japan and work began on the Aswan Dam. • martyngerrard.co.uk •
CROUCH END
45 The Broadway, Crouch End, London N8 8DT N8@martyngerrard.co.uk
E: N8@martyngerrard.co.uk
Cecile Park, N8 £430 pw
Briston Grove, N8
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Two bedrooms One reception One bathroom Excellent condition Energy rating – C
Brambledown Mansions, N4 £450 pw • Three bedrooms • One reception room • Outstanding condition • Energy rating – E
Park Road, N8 • Four bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Two bathrooms • Energy rating – E
page 8 • Crouch End • Stroud Green • Highgate • Upper Holloway
Zorica Pecanac
Anthony Spittle MARLA
LETTINGS 020 8348 5130
Andrew Martin MARLA
Crouch End is established as a fashionable and vibrant Urban Village. Centred round the Broadway with the famous Clock Tower as a focal point, there is a wide variety of independent shops and an abundance of restaurants, cafes and pubs. The area is extremely well served by major bus routes and mainline stations such as Hornsey and Finsbury Park are close by.
£890 pw
Five bedrooms One reception room Two bathrooms Eat in kitchen/diner Energy rating – E
£700 pw
North View Road, N8 • • • •
Two bedrooms One reception room Private rear garden Energy rating – D
£310 pw
Harvey Road, N8
£499,950
Perrie Fairclough
Andre Vidot MNAEA
E: N8@martyngerrard.co.uk
Nick Heyes MNAEA
SALES 020 8348 5135
Mark Fordham MNAEA
Crouch End • Stroud Green • Highgate • Upper Holloway • page 9
Elmfield Avenue, N8 £900,000
Mount Pleasant Cres, N4 £875,000
A lovely two bedroom ground floor period conversion with a large reception room. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The garden is a quiet, secluded spot that’s easy to maintain and perfect for entertaining”
A three bedroom family house with offstreet parking. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The south-facing garden and patio catch the sun all day”
A three double bedroom Victorian house with lots of period character. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “A quiet road in a conservation area, close to shops, bars and public transport”
Fairfield Road, N8
Uplands Road, N8
Jacksons Lane, N6
£699,950
A spacious and bright three double bedroom period conversion, with an eat-in kitchen. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The spacious bedrooms and light and airy lounge - there’s plenty of storage too”
Warner Road, N8
£900,000
A four bedroom family home with off street parking. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “The kitchen space, when friends are over we all end up in the kitchen whilst one of us is cooking”
£1,200,000
A handsome Edwardian family house with large west facing garden. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “Period features include cornicing, stained glass and tiled flooring in the hallway”
£950,000
A three/four bedroom apartment in an Edwardian Mansion block, close to Highgate village and station. Energy rating - D. The owners love... “In 1948 the property was the HQ of the Royal Music Association”
Crescent Road, N8
£950,000
A three bedroom detached family house. Garage and off-street parking. Close to Coleridge School. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “It’s so convenient to have a garage and driveway, so close to the Broadway”
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8348 5135 or email N8@martyngerrard.co.uk
EAST FINCHLEY
66/68 High Road, East Finchley, London N2 9PN N2@martyngerrard.co.uk
Greenfield Drive, N2 • • • • •
£630 pw
Hertford Road, N2
Four bedrooms Large and bright reception Fitted bathroom Large south facing garden Energy rating – C
New Trinity Road, N2 • Two bedrooms • One reception room • Bathroom • Energy rating – D
£350 pw
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The Causeway, N2 • • • •
page 10 • East Finchley • Hampstead Garden Suburbs
£625 pw
Three double bedrooms Two inter communicating reception rooms Modern family size bathroom Under floor heating in the bathroom Energy rating – F
£550 pw
Three double bedrooms Main bathroom and en-suite shower room Brand new décor Energy rating – D
Marta Nemeth
E: N2@martyngerrard.co.uk
Daniel Shepstone
Greg Tsuman MARLA
LETTINGS 020 8883 0076
Ryan Rainford
Paul Pogozelskis MARLA
East Finchley provides a friendly village atmosphere combining many ages and styles of property. It is situated in zone 3 on the Northern line and has many cafes, arts and crafts shops as well as attractive areas of open space at Cherry Tree Woods with Kenwood House situated close by. Local schooling is excellent with the highly regarded Brooklands and Fortismere Schools.
Bedford Road, N2 • • • •
£693 pw
Three/four spacious bedrooms One/two reception rooms Two modern bathrooms Energy rating – E
Durham Road, N2
£1,150,000
Lee Jones
Dario Esposito
E: N2@martyngerrard.co.uk
Ercan Aziz
SALES 020 8883 0077
Chris Fairclough MNAEA
East Finchley • Hampstead Garden Suburbs • page 11
Cherry Tree Road, N2 £1,150,000
Huntingdon Road, N2 £550,000
An original five bedroom red brick semidetached period family home. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “Many spacious rooms - great for a growing family”
A four bedroom period family home with off street parking and south facing garden. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “Friendly village atmosphere; the street parties and Festivals every year are great gatherings”
A contemporary two bedroom ground floor garden flat converted from a period property. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “The spacious feel of our flat, with high ceilings and wooden floors throughout”
Long Lane, N2
Mansfield Heights, N2 £425,000
Sedgemere Avenue, N2 £625,000
A two double bedroom ground floor flat well located for walking to East Finchley tube station and local amenities. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “Excellent storage in the flat and with our recently refurbished shed outside”
A purpose built Edwardian maisonette comprising of four bedrooms and direct access to private garden. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The flat feels like a house on two floors”
£400,000
A semi-detached split level two bedroom property, with off street parking and west facing garden. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The location as we are within short walks to local cafe’s, restaurants and open spaces”
Elmhurst Avenue, N2
£1,100,000
A four bedroom semi-detached property situated on leafy cul-de-sac off East End Road. Energy rating – F. The owners love... “Bright and spacious house that benefits from morning sun at the back of the house”
Hampstead Garden Suburb, N2 £2,850,000 Completely refurbished 6 bedroom detached house, located near local amenities and East Finchley tube station. Energy rating – F. The owners love... “Sitting on the first floor roof terrace overlooking the garden”
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8883 0077 or email N2@martyngerrard.co.uk
N O R T H LO ND O N ’ s
GOT TALENT
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n the last issue of ‘Your Property Review’ we held a competition to find the best photograph of North and North West London. Professional and Amateur photographers alike were allowed to enter and we were overwhelmed by the response. Here are a selection of some of the winning entries and we are delighted to announce that the overall winner of £100 M&S vouchers was Catherine Anderson from Finchley Central who sent the fantastic photograph on the left. The top ten photos amongst our ten areas won £25 M&S vouchers, and the winners were… 1 Catherine Anderson, Finchley Central – Overall Winner 2 Victoria Hawkins 3 Louisa Peacock 4 JC 5 Jazmin Carr 6 Annie Guifen 7 Daniel de Lange 8 Chris Faux 9 Kate Posener 10 Rosanna Taylor
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6 Overall winning photo (above): FINCHLEY CENTRAL by CATHERINE ANDERSON
page 12 • Photography competition
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FINCHLEY CENTRAL
365 Regents Park Road, Finchley Central, London N3 1DE N3@martyngerrard.co.uk
Holmwood Gardens, N3
£500 pw
• Two bedroom semi detached house • Two reception rooms • Fully fitted kitchen • Garden • Energy rating – E
£346 pw
• Two double bedrooms • Fully furnished maisonette • Modern bathroom with jacuzzi bath • Garden • Energy rating – D
Hampstead Gdn Suburb, NW11 £420 pw
Gallery Court, N3
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Two bedroom cottage Reception room Large garden Energy rating – E
Dover Court, N3
Ecaterina Veretenikova
E: N3@martyngerrard.co.uk
Roy Jackson
LETTINGS 020 8346 0102
Keshia NzonzaDelgado MARLA
Finchley Central is a leafy suburb offering a mix of period Victorian and Edwardian properties through to the 1930s and later contemporary homes. The area is well serviced by the Northern Line as well as good road links into the City. There are lots of open spaces and sought after schools for most ages.
£440 pw
Two bedroom, two bathroom Penthouse apartment with stunning roof terrace Modern fitted kitchen Energy rating – C
page 14 • Finchley Central • Church End • Temple Fortune
Hartley House, N3 • • • •
£310 pw
Two bedroom split level apartment Reception room Fitted kitchen Energy rating – D
Kasia Akkaya
Marlon Brown MNAEA
Sophie Henry
E: N3@martyngerrard.co.uk
Scott Henderson MNAEA
SALES 020 8346 0102
Warren Price MNAEA
Finchley Central • Church End • Temple Fortune • page 15
Nether Street, N3 £415,000
Bigwood Road, NW11 £825,000
Highview Gardens, N3 £1,995,000
A two bedroom ground floor split level conversion with garden, in need of modernisation. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The character features give the property real charm”
A three bedroom grade II listed maisonette. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “Being in the heart of the suburb with excellent schools and green spaces within easy reach”
A refurbished five bedroom detached family home with landscaped garden. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “We remodelled the house making it fantastic to both entertain and relax”
Regents Park Road, N3 £550,000
Church End, N3
Essex Park, N3
Two double bedroom two bathroom apartment with balcony. Energy rating – B. The owners love... “The great entrance hall and well maintained gardens give the building a very welcoming, homely feeling”
Five bedroom house located off Hendon Lane. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “Our garden, come rain or shine we’re out there with the kids creating our own adventures”
Broughton Avenue, N3
£1,895,000
A modern built seven bedroom detached home extending over 3500 sq ft boasting a gym and cinema room. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “Having so much space over different levels, the house is great for entertaining”
£1,500,000
£450,000
A two double bedroom period ground floor conversion with garden. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “We’re a few minutes’ walk from West Finchley underground station, bus stops, supermarkets, parks and anything else”
Windsor Road, N3
£1,250,000
A four bedroom, two reception, Edwardian character home off Hendon Lane. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The village-like feel of the community and walks in the Windsor Open Space”
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8346 0102 or email N3@martyngerrard.co.uk
NORTH FINCHLEY
773 High Road, North Finchley, London N12 8JY N12@martyngerrard.co.uk
E: N12@martyngerrard.co.uk
Hannah Salem
Julian Jacobs MARLA
LETTINGS 020 8445 6682
Lewis Jordan
North Finchley provides residents with a diverse range of styles and periods of properties. It has many major retailers along with the main building societies and banks and a vast array of fine eateries. Woodside Park tube station has direct links to the city, and there are also some of the best schools in the borough.
Courthouse Road, N12 £650 pw
Folkington Corner, N12 £692.31 pw
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Detached family home Four/five bedrooms Three/four reception rooms High specification finish Energy rating – D
Christchurch Avenue, N12 £300 pw
Lodge Lane, N12
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Luxury garden apartment One bedroom Off-street parking Energy rating – D
£375 pw
Two double bedrooms Penthouse apartment Private terrace and parking Energy rating – B
page 16 • North Finchley • Woodside Park • New Southgate • Friern Barnet
Five bedrooms Three bathrooms Semi-detached house on quiet cul-de-sac Garden backing onto golf course Energy rating – D
Westbury Road, N12 • • • •
£403.85 pw
Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms (one en-suite) Communal gardens Energy rating – C
E: N12@martyngerrard.co.uk
Wincanton Court, N11 £375,000
Ballards Lane, N12
A two bedroom, two bathroom apartment close to New Southgate station. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “It’s great having direct access to the gardens”
A two bedroom garden flat close to West Finchley station. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “Waitrose being less than a minute walk away!”
A two bedroom Victorian cottage close to Woodside Park station. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “We fell in love with its Victorian features”
Woodberry Grove, N12 £600,000
Ribblesdale Avenue, N11 £625,000
Bow Lane, N12
A three bedroom semi-detached family home on this corner plot. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “We have lovely neighbours; we’ve loved living in the Woodberry’s”
Detached four bedroom family home close to New Southgate station. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “It is a great family neighbourhood, really friendly”
An Edwardian four double bedroom, family home well located for North Finchley and Finchley Central. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “My quirky, unfitted kitchen!”
Woodberry Gardens, N12
£850,000
A substantial four bedroom, three reception room Edwardian linked semi-detached property in this tree lined road. Chain free! Energy rating – E. The owners love... “Although the house is close to Ballards Lane it is remarkably peaceful in the crescent”
£425,000
Stewart Willerton MNAEA
Craig Thompkins MNAEA
SALES 020 8445 2222
Nathan Reddy
North Finchley • Woodside Park • New Southgate • Friern Barnet • page 17
Fredericks Place, N12 £500,000
Westbury Road, N12
£785,000
£900,000
A substantial four bedroom Edwardian semi-detached family residence. Energy rating – F. The owners love...“We love the character of the house, the high ceilings, the open hallway, the bay windows and all the original features that still remain”
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8445 2222 or email N12@martyngerrard.co.uk
Anniversary
5 0 t h A n n iver s ary
Party
PA R T Y
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artyn Gerrard Estate Agents 50th anniversary was marked with a lavish party held in the salubrious Palm Court at Alexandra Palace. Over 350 invited guests including, the Mayor of Barnet, senior figures from the property world, current staff and many from the past 50 years attended. They enjoyed an evening which featured a surprise video rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody performed by the Directors and Staff, and culminated with a performance from The Voice finalist Moni Tivony. The Palm Court was specially decorated for the night with banners, pictures of all the branches past and present, MG Minis and a display of Martyn Gerrard sold boards from the past five decades. Martyn, Simon and their wives arrived at the event in a London Taxi decorated in the Martyn Gerrard livery.
Beginning of the evening in the Palm Court as the crowds begin to gather page 18 • 50th Anniversary Party
During the celebrations Martyn Gerrard commented “One of the things that has most impressed me is the number of ex-employees from the past 50 years who have come from far and wide, including my first secretary who has made the journey down from Cumbria. It is a delight to see so many old friends”. Simon Gerrard said, “The culture of the company is that of closeness. Rather like a family network we work together providing a valuable and appreciated service. We’ve helped one generation of clients, then their children and even grandchildren. It really is about an ongoing service helping people to fulfil their dreams. We’re humble about our achievements and prefer our clients to talk about us and their own experiences.”
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50th Anniversary Party • page 19
Simon then went on to say, “I am proud to have been able to build on the strong foundations laid by my Father. It is super that we have grown, embracing new unique marketing and innovations to become the name local people can trust and rely on when selling, buying, letting or renting their home”.
The Fifty Club In 1964, Harold Wilson became Prime Minister, Beatlemania hit America, and the classic musical, Mary Poppins, was released. A little less well documented at the time was the opening of the first Martyn Gerrard estate office in Whetstone! Martyn Gerrard wanted to change the public perception of the traditional estate agent. By putting people before property the estate agency bearing his name quickly gained a reputation for providing an outstanding customer experience. Fifty years on his philosophy still remains at the heart of our company’s core values.
If you are not 50 this year you can still join in and celebrate with us. For every 50th instruction we receive and sell during 2014, we will pay the removal cost*. Pictured are two of the first winners of this offer. Mrs Grace Fensome of Whetstone and Ms Anne Kennard of Muswell Hill seen here receiving their certificates from Simon Gerrard.
We have grown to become the largest independent family run estate agent covering North and North West London. With 10 offices from High Barnet to Kentish Town and from Hendon to Crouch End, we are proud to continue to provide an outstanding customer experience in an ever evolving world. To celebrate fifty years of fulfilling dreams, Martyn Gerrard is offering anyone born in 1964 to sell their property for 50% of their normal fee.
*Terms & Conditions at www.martyngerrard.co.uk
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HENDON
59 Brent Street, Hendon, London NW4 2EA NW4@martyngerrard.co.uk
Ajay Sharma
LETTINGS 020 8203 2012 E: NW4@martyngerrard.co.uk
Clarice Court, NW4 • • • •
Caledonia Court, NW4 £600 pw
Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms (one en-suite) Two balconies Energy rating – C
Riverside, NW4 • • • •
£334 pw
Three bedrooms Front and rear garden Off street parking Energy rating – D
£392.31 pw
Jade Jonas
Hendon offers a diverse range of property styles from Victorian to classic suburban 1930s and modern homes. The area is well served by public transport with numerous bus routes and a Northern Line station. There are plenty of open spaces and Parks and highly regarded schools serving all ages. Shopping is excellent with a variety of local shops and Brent Cross nearby.
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Heton Gardens, NW4 • • • •
One bedroom Modern development Allocated parking Energy rating – C
page 20 • Hendon Central • Golders Green • Shirehall Estate
Four bedrooms Two bathrooms and three WCs Lovely garden Energy rating – D
£277 pw
Vincent Court, NW4 • • • •
Two bedrooms Top floor with lift Communal gardens Energy rating – D
£320 pw
E: NW4@martyngerrard.co.uk
Jonno Nesbitt
Paul Harwood MNAEA
SALES 020 8203 2012
Ryan Chan MNAEA
Hendon Central • Golders Green • Shirehall Estate • page 21
Woodburn Close, NW4 £425,000
Sherrock Gardens, NW4 £775,000
Rowsley Avenue, NW4 £560,000
A two bedroom duplex flat with a terrace leading from the reception room. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “There is a good sense of community within the development and there is never any noise”
A four bedroom semi-detached with off street parking for at least three cars. EPC rating – D. The owners love... “Being so close to so many amenities is an absolute godsend”
A three bedroom ground floor converted flat with sole use of the garden. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “We have always found access to Brent Street and major roads excellent”
Robin Lane, NW4
Church Road, NW4 £350,000
Curve Court, NW4 £675,000
Two bedroom first floor converted flat with a share of freehold. EPC rating – D. The owners love... “Excellent location very near to public transport, shops and places of worship”
Three bedroom penthouse flat. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “The property was built to an eco friendly design with solar panels and fantastic insulation which makes our bills very reasonable”
£649,950
Four bedroom chalet style bungalow with a studio room in the garden. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “Bright and airy, the sky lights compliment the open spaces in the property”
Ashley Lane, NW4
£1,250,000
A five bedroom detached house with garage and a studio in the garden. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “We love entertaining and with so much space we’ve had up to 150 guests”
Wykeham Road, NW4
£2,250,000
Six bedroom semi-detached house with two reception rooms. Sold chain free. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The house looks unique with a lot of character and original features”
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8203 2012 or email NW4@martyngerrard.co.uk
KENTISH TOWN
304 Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town, London NW5 2TH NW5@martyngerrard.co.uk
St Pancras Way, NW1 • • • • •
£795 pw
Lawford Road, NW5
Four double bedrooms One reception room Rear garden Period features Energy rating – D
Highgate Road, NW5 • Three double bedrooms • Newly converted • Fitted kitchen • Energy rating – C
£510 pw
Akis Soteriou
E: NW5@martyngerrard.co.uk
Demitris Ogbogu MARLA
LETTINGS 020 7284 4880
Michaela Rider
Kentish Town is an exciting and cosmopolitan area with much to offer no matter how diverse your taste. Set between fashionable Camden Town to the south and the open spaces of Hampstead Heath to the north, Kentish Town is well served by local transport with buses, tube and over ground giving easy access to central London.
£395 pw
• Two bedrooms • Open plan reception/kitchen • Period conversion • Entry phone • Energy rating – E
Brecknock Road, N7 • • • •
One double bedroom Period conversion Private garden Energy rating – E
page 22 • Kentish Town • Tufnell Park • Dartmouth Park • Camden Town
£330 pw
Leighton Grove, NW5 • • • •
Two bedrooms Roof terrace Period conversion Energy rating – D
£390 pw
E: NW5@martyngerrard.co.uk
Bardolph Road, N7
£425,000
Cliff Road, NW1
£499,999
Thomas King MARLA
Craig Thompkins MNAEA
SALES 020 7267 3737
Anthony WilkinsonDenny MNAEA
Kentish Town • Tufnell Park • Dartmouth Park • Camden Town • page 23
Hawley Road, NW1 £580,000
A one double bedroom ground floor conversion, with shared garden. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The positive sense of community in the neighbourhood”
A top floor period conversion with direct access to private roof terrace. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “We love how light and airy the whole flat is, with its high ceilings and large windows”
Newly refurbished two bedroom characterful pub conversion. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “The very light and airy main room which is great for entertaining”
Hargrave Park, N19 £529,950
Leverton Street, NW5 £850,000
Evangelist Road, NW5 £725,000
A two bedroom first floor period conversion with private garden. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The area is very quiet and peaceful tranquil even”
A period two bedroom terraced house on a sought after road. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The colourful houses make the road unique and desirable”
Picturesque ground floor two bedroom period conversion with landscaped garden. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The quiet peaceful life in the conservatory and garden”
Caversham Road, NW5 £725,000
Prince Arthur Rd, NW3 £975,000
Victorian, first floor two bedroom conversion boasts many period features. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The large windows let in an abundance of light, even on a gloomy day”
A two bedroom two reception room second floor apartment. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “We greatly value the tranquil environment, including the magnificent oak trees”
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 7267 3737 or email NW5@martyngerrard.co.uk
Buy-to -Let
Lettings FAQ o f B U Y-TO - LET As house prices continue to rise, many people correctly see buy-to-let property as a great long term investment. We thought it would be useful to tackle some of the questions that are commonly asked.
CAN A BUY-TO-LET INVESTMENT BE PROTECTED?
WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES A LETTING AGENT MAKE?
Insurance cover is now available for rental protection, in the event of a defaulting tenant, and for legal expenses in addition to the normal building and contents insurance.
Buying a property to let is not the same as buying your own home. Mortgage lenders will want to know that an ARLA member agent has been advising on the selection of properties suitable for letting.
WHAT ARE THE RETURNS? Gross returns – the rent received before taking account of the cost of letting – such as management fees, maintenance, service charges, ground rents and insurance varies between 7% and 10%. This can be less for very expensive properties. The average rental return in Britain today hovers around the 10% mark, and capital appreciation is likely to match, if not exceed, inflation for the foreseeable future. As a rule of thumb, the gross rents should be between 130% and 150% of the monthly mortgage payments.
The experienced agent will know the local market, whether there is a demand for say, two bedroom flats, or four bedroom houses, or for properties close to schools or transport links or secluded properties with gardens. The agent will know the standard of decoration, furnishing, fixtures and fittings required. Another consideration when thinking about the management of the tenancy is the selection of well-covenanted tenants who will pay their rent on time and leave the property on time and in a proper state. Knowing that the management of any inherent risk is in the hands of a professional agent enhances the creditworthiness of Buy-to-Let propositions put to mortgage lenders.
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Buy-to-let • page 25
HOW TO BUY-TO-LET Armed with suitable advice from an ARLA letting agent, Buy-to-Let investors can start on a property search with an NAEA estate agent in their area. With Martyn Gerrard you will find an ARLA and NAEA member in all ten of our branches. Once a property has been found, the letting agent will confirm whether or not it has letting potential, the range of the likely rent that can be achieved in current local market conditions and advise on the need, or otherwise, for re-decoration and new fixtures and fittings to attract good tenants and to reduce the risk of lengthy void (empty) periods.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER BUYING TO LET? An ARLA member such as Martyn Gerrard will introduce and vet prospective tenants, prepare the tenancy agreements and advise on and arrange inventory and condition reports. A letting and property management agent can also pay bills on behalf of the landlord and regularly inspects the property, recommending, overseeing and accounting for necessary maintenance, repair and re-decoration.
WHAT OTHER COSTS SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT? The letting agent’s commission and management fees, Insurance (Building/Contents/Rental and Legal Expenses Cover), the costs of keeping the property in a marketable condition, service charges and ground rents if the property is leasehold. The tenant is responsible for such items as utility accounts, Council Tax and TV licence fee etc.
TAX AND ALLOWANCES Deductions against tax on rents received may be claimed for the costs of maintenance, such as insurance, cleaning, gardening, agent’s commission and other reasonable management expenses (but not improvements). The initial cost of furniture fittings and fixtures is not allowable, but the actual cost of subsequent replacement may be claimed, or a wear and tear allowance of 10% of the rents received may be deductible. It is important to obtain independent specialist tax advice. If you would like more information about becoming a buy-to-let landlord or letting out your property please contact Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents – Your local NAEA & ARLA Licensed Agent.
ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL CONDITIONS? Generally, lenders will expect landlords to use an ARLA member to let and manage the property and for rental agreements to be drawn up as Assured Shorthold Tenancies or other contracts as appropriate.
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MILL HILL
109 The Broadway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3TG NW7@martyngerrard.co.uk
Jatin Shah BSc MARLA
LETTINGS 020 8906 0660 E: NW7@martyngerrard.co.uk
Morphou Road, NW7 • • • • •
Thirleby Road, NW7
Three double bedrooms One living room One family bathroom and en-suite shower room Modern kitchen diner Energy rating – B
Birkbeck Road, NW7 • • • •
£507 pw
Three bedrooms One living room Off street parking Energy rating – D
£525 pw
• • • • •
£600 pw
Four bedrooms Two bathrooms and guest cloakroom Modern kitchen/diner Stylish interiors Energy rating – B
Kingsbridge Drive, NW7 £357.69 pw
Byron Road, NW7
• • • •
• • • •
Three bedrooms One living room One family bathroom and guest wc Energy rating – C
page 26 • Mill Hill • The Village • Mill Hill East • Edgware
Tahira Kadiri
Mill Hill provides different styles of living, whether you are in the main hub of Mill Hill or in Mill Hill Village surrounded by green belt. The area has a diverse range of properties from Edwardian and Victorian through to new build developments. The Broadway offers an abundance of cafes, restaurants, major retailers and banks together with transport links to Central London.
One double bedroom One living room Separate ‘eat-in’ kitchen Energy rating – D
£250 pw
E: NW7@martyngerrard.co.uk
Jamil Ashgar
Jamie McIver MNAEA
SALES 020 8906 0660
Tom Sexton MNAEA
Mill Hill • The Village • Mill Hill East • Edgware • page 27
Worcester Cres, NW7 £650,000
Prime Court , NW7 £405,000
Flower Lane, NW7
A four bedroom semi-detached family home with two receptions. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The beautiful and tranquil, secluded garden is great on a summers day”
A two bedroom, two bath, ground floor apartment in a gated development. Energy rating – B. The owners love... “The sheer size of the property and its rooms are ideal for entertaining”
Double fronted five bedroom detached home. Close to the Broadway’s shops. Energy rating – D . The owners love... “Our patio area, we enjoy relaxing in the sunshine and are not overlooked”
Selvage Lane, NW7
Flower Lane, NW7
Russell Grove, NW7 £1,395,000 Detached four bedroom, two bathroom family home. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “We are close to the shops and restaurants on the Broadway”
£800,000
An extended three to four bedroom family home. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The natural light and the spacious layout make entertaining family and friends a pleasure”
£1,850,000
£1,395,000
Detached and extended five bedroom double fronted family home on a premier road. Energy rating – D The owners love... “Our property is situated close to various places of worship”
Holwood House, NW7 £5,000,000
Uphill Road, NW7
A detached five bedroom five bathroom four reception family home on one of Mill Hill’s finest and most sought after roads. Energy rating – D. The owners love...“The large welcoming reception hall leads to the unique sweeping staircase up to the first floor”
A four bedroom detached residence situated on a vast corner plot on Mill Hill’s premier road. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The picturesque gardens have provided playground and areas of seclusion along with hours of entertaining family and friends”
£2,000,000
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8906 0660 or email NW7@martyngerrard.co.uk
MUSWELL HILL
300 Muswell Hill Broadway, Muswell Hill, London N10 2QR N10@martyngerrard.co.uk
The Avenue, N10
£850 pw
Dukes Avenue, N10
• Five bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Heated guest house • Garden • Energy rating – E
Crescent Rise, N22 • Three bedrooms • Modern kitchen • Garden • Energy rating – D
£500 pw
Natalie Bannerman
E: N10@martyngerrard.co.uk
Andy Christophi MARLA
LETTINGS 020 8442 2140
Daniel Malley
Muswell Hill provides residents with views of the metropolis to take your breath away. The area has become increasingly popular as a wide variety of independent traders carry out their business alongside established high street names. Coupled with a plethora of cafes and restaurants there is a vibrant village atmosphere, all above the expanse of London.
£825 pw
• Five double bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Separate dining room • Garden • Energy rating – D
Osier Crescent, N10 • • • •
Three bedrooms Open plan kitchen/diner Off street parking Energy rating – C
page 28 • Muswell Hill • Alexandra Palace • Highgate Borders • Bounds Green
£550 pw
Princes Avenue, N10 • • • • •
£350 pw
Two bedrooms, unfurnished Period features Modern open plan fitted kitchen Close to Fortismere Energy rating – E
Chris Jones
Daniel Millet
E: N10@martyngerrard.co.uk
Anthony Godelman
SALES 020 8444 3388
Rowland Slinn MNAEA
Muswell Hill • Alexandra Palace • Highgate Borders • Bounds Green • page 29
Dorchester Court, N10 £475,000
Alexandra Park Rd, N10 £1,150,000
Princes Avenue, N10 £689,950
A three bedroom flat set within a 1930s block, with stunning views and off street parking. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “We can walk to the open spaces of Alexandra Park, Highgate Woods and Queens Woods”
A four bedroom, plus loft room semidetached Edwardian home which needs updating. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The great panorama, the views surrounding the property are fantastic”
A two double bedroom top floor conversion located just off Muswell Hill Broadway. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “All the rooms are well proportioned and we have ample additional storage space”
Sutton Road, N10 OIEO £550,000
Everington Road, N10 £495,000
Gilson Place, N10 O.I.E.O. £350,000
A two bedroom, two reception room apartment with south facing garden. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The wonderful schools around the area and the great community feel”
A two bedroom cottage, situated on the popular Coldfall Estate close to highly regarded schools. Energy rating – E. The owners love... “The peace and tranquillity of the south facing garden”
A two double bedroom two bathroom purpose built apartment with parking. Energy rating – B. The owners love... “It is very sunny as the living room and kitchen windows face south”
Grosvenor Gardens, N10 £1,450,000
Fortismere Avenue, N10
A detached contemporary low built 2800sqft home with off street parking. Located in a cul de sac off Muswell Hill. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “The large lateral spaces with big windows which let in plenty of light”
A four bedroom, plus loft room, Collins built Edwardian home located in the Muswell Hill conservation area just off Muswell Hill Broadway. Energy rating – F. The owners love... “The abundance of Arts & Crafts period features throughout the house”
£1,725,000
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8444 3388 or email N10@martyngerrard.co.uk
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n the streets of North London and in many of its railway and tube stations Martyn Gerrard is making its mark with our new advertising campaign. Families and wellbeing are the message with uplifting imagery, intended to be a breath of fresh air into what is so often a ruthless property market. The selection of people in a family and/or home-making environment are indicative of our ethos – moving families and creating homes – as well as keeping up with innovations in selling and letting.
Be it on the back of the 263 or W7 buses, beside the tracks of Kentish Town train station or decorating the side of a London taxi, we hope the audience enjoy the images and empathise with the message. We are also proud of serving the property buying, selling and letting public for 50 years therefore the classic black and white approach was decided upon as a nod to the past… and not forgetting the three generations of the Gerrard family taking centre stage in some of the artwork to emphasise our family values are just as true to the company as the individuals themselves. So whether you are a first time seller, a rental pro, a family upsizing or a retired couple downsizing, Martyn Gerrard hope to appeal to all with the image we reflect.
page 30 • Campaign
Community • page 31
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artyn Gerrard Estate Agents have been involved in the local community for many years. In 2014 we are continuing this involvement by supporting many local schools, charities and local community events.
Martin Primary School In June Martin Primary School had their summer Fun Day. We regularly support events at this East Finchley School and were pleased to again be involved. Branch Manager Chris Fairclough spent the day giving out balloons and running ‘Guess the Number of Sweets’ to help raise extra funds for the school.
CROUCH END FESTIVAL Also in June we were, for the third year running, the main sponsor of the Crouch End Festival. The festival is held over two weekends, celebrating local talent with art and photography exhibitions, bands and dance and theatre performances. Crouch End resident Simon Gerrard was proud to be asked to open the festival.
past & present events In 2014 we are proud to be supporting a variety of school fairs. We will be at all these events helping to raise additional money for the schools. At many of the fairs we hope to have our popular ‘Soak the Estate Agent’ stall in which we hope you will be enthusiastic participants!
Martins Primary School Summer Fair, East Finchley – 14th June
‘FORTITUDE’ Fortismere School, Muswell Hill – 5th July
Christchurch Primary School Summer Fair – 14th June
St Mary’s Primary School Summer Fair, Finchley – 6th July
Woodbridge School Summer Fair, Woodside Park – 22nd June
Courtland School, Summer Fair, Mill Hill – 12th July
St John’s School Summer Fair, Whetstone – 28th June
St Peter’s & St Gildas’ School Summer Fair, Crouch End, – 12th July
Moss Hall School, Summer Fair, Finchley – 29th June
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WHETSTONE
1286 High Road, Whetstone, London N20 9HH N20@martyngerrard.co.uk
E: N20@martyngerrard.co.uk
Church Hill Road, EN4 • • • • •
£415 pw
Three bedrooms Two reception rooms Beautiful fitted kitchen Finished to a very high standard Energy rating – D
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Oakleigh Park North, N20 £311 pw
Blakeney Close, N20
• • • •
• Three bedroom house • Large reception room • Conservatory • Energy rating – F
Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms Modern fitted kitchen Energy rating – C
Farnham Close, N20
page 32 • Whetstone • Totteridge • New Southgate
Ellena Pandelli
Nick Teare MARLA
LETTINGS 020 8446 2111
Julian Jacobs MARLA
Totteridge and Whetstone is a pleasant ‘leafy’ suburb of North London offering the full spectrum of properties and is renowned for having good schools and excellent transport links. The High Road offers a wide variety of shopping facilities, restaurants and bars with countryside walks, parks and golf courses close by.
£611 pw
Beautiful four bedroom house Large through lounge Two bathrooms Garage with parking on the driveway Energy rating – D
£391 pw
Denham Road, N20 • • • •
One double bedroom Large reception room Private rear garden Energy rating – D
£250 pw
E: N20@martyngerrard.co.uk
Russell Lane, N20
£325,000
Capel Close, N20
£360,000
High Road, N20
Jack Morris MARLA
SALES 020 8446 2111
Nick Franklin
Theo Stylianou MNAEA
Whetstone • Totteridge • New Southgate • page 33
£524,950
A two bedroom purpose built maisonette. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “The garden is secluded just like a little oasis”
A ground floor three bedroom flat close to Totteridge & Whetstone station. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “We are well located for shops and bus routes”
A two bedroom ground floor conversion with modern kitchen. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “Sitting in the rear garden in the summer having a BBQ”
Edward Grove, EN4 £375,000
Lancaster Road, EN4 £430,000
Southdene Court, N11 £265,000
A two bedroom 1900s mid terrace cottage well located for local amenities. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “Our fantastic kitchen with breakfast bar, ideal for informal dining”
A three bedroom terraced property conveniently located for local transport. Energy rating – C. The owners love... “We love the short walk to the station”
A large one bedroom second floor apartment. Energy rating – F. The owners love... “The apartment is clutter free as it is a great size and has good additional storage”
Northumberland Road, EN5
£875,000
A recently modernised four bedroom semi-detached 1930s house with two reception rooms. Energy rating – D. The owners love... “Our neighbours have been our neighbours for the last 30 to 40 years, they are great”
Gresham Avenue, N20
OIEO £700,000
A three bedroom, two reception room, 1930s semidetached family residence in a well sought after location. Energy rating – F. The owners love...“This house has wonderfully good memories and I will be sad to leave”
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8446 2111 or email N20@martyngerrard.co.uk
land & new homes
D
Michael Izzi Manager, Commercial
riving around North and North West London you will have noticed that the derelict buildings and sites that have lain dormant for many years are now alive with activity. This is not surprising as confidence in the housing market has returned and as a result we have seen the sharpest rise in house prices in nearly 27 years. With many new approved development schemes providing a mixture of Commercial and Residential property, at Martyn Gerrard we are ideally situated to provide advice on all aspects of the development and offer a sales service that no other agent can offer. Martyn Gerrard have worked with builders and development companies of all sizes including some of the UK’s top house builders. As such we know exactly how developers work, and what they expect from their selling agents. Speaking with many developers over the years it is apparent that there is a lack of quality up-to-date and relevant market advice. A frustration for many developers is that they have to go to many different sources to obtain the required information and marketing research needed to decide if a potential development is viable or not. This summer we are pleased to announce that we are opening a new office specifically dedicated to handling Land and New Homes and Commercial property.
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This new office based in East Finchley, our Land and New Homes Department is able to draw upon decades of experience and specialist local knowledge in the North and North West London Property Market. The department offers a development consultancy service that is able to give realistic advice on current market conditions and future trends. It is able to boast a number of recent success stories already under construction and many others in the planning system. The consultancy team have guided developers/land owners through the planning process and assisted in identifying the most appropriate target markets to ensure the correct specification and property mix in order to maximise the gross development value. If you own a plot of land or commercial property and had thought about selling or developing it yourself, the Martyn Gerrard Land and New Homes Department is perfectly placed to help you. Our experience can help identify the right buyer for your land or we can provide you with impartial and practical options and give advice on the feasibility of development. All land is considered, any size with or without planning permission. If you own a building plot, a home with a large garden, parcel of land or commercial premises please contact Michael Izzi on 020 8444 3445.
Rebecca Morley
Stephen Stavropoulos
E: comm@martyngerrard.co.uk
Michael Izzi
COMMERCIAL 020 8444 3445
Ben Alcock
Commercial & Professional Services Across North London • page 35
Galley House, EN5 £279,950 Long Leasehold for Sale
Heath Street, NW3 £24,000PAX A1 Shop To Let
Park Road, N8 A1 Shop To Let
• Net internal area 110m² (1184ft² approx) • Gated office complex • Two allocated parking spaces
• Net internal area 35m2 (384ft2) approx • Prime Hampstead location • No premium
• Gross internal area 99m2 (1070ft2) approx • Sought after location • No premium
High Road, N12 B1 Office To Let
St Michaels Terrace, N22 £23,500 A2 Office To Let
St Albans Road, EN5 £430,000 Freehold Shop and Upper Parts for Sale
£29,750
£27,000PAX
• Gross internal area 138m² (1486ft²) approx • Potential for other uses including retail STP • Offered in shell condition
• Gross internal area 70m2 (700ft2) approx • Private parking • Close to transport links
High Road, N20 A1 Lease For Sale
Newington Green, N16 A1 Lease For Sale £23,750PAX
Ashbourne Parade, NW11 A1 Lease For Sale £26,000PAX
• Net internal area 61m2 (657ft2) aprox • Premium £30,000 • Return frontage and outside seating area
• Gross internal area 70m2 (750ft2) approx • Premium £20,000 • Desirable location
£20,000PAX
• Net internal area 54m2 (575ft2) approx • Premium £20,000 • Range of fixtures and fittings included
• Expired planning application for three dwellings • Investment potential
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8444 3445 or email comm@martyngerrard.co.uk
Oa k l e i g h P arK SOU T H N 2 0
A new development of 7 luxury apartments. Secure gated parking, lift and quality finishes. Alisa Lodge is a development of one and two bedroom apartments with a magnificent three bedroom penthouse. The development has been constructed to an exceptional standard and sits among the affluent surroundings of Oakleigh Park. All of the apartments overlook the beautiful landscaped gardens and most have wonderful views of London.
All enquiries via sole agent:
020 8446 2111
Computer generated images of development exterior and penthouse kitchen/living area.
Another quality development by
BARNET 4 Exchange Buildings, High Street, Barnet EN5 5SY T: 020 8440 2444 Email: EN5@martyngerrard.co.uk
Finchley Central 365 Regents Park Road Finchley Central N3 1DE T 020 8346 0102 Email: N3@martyngerrard.co.uk
Kentish Town 304 Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town NW5 2TH T: 020 7267 3737 Email: NW5@martyngerrard.co.uk
Whetstone 1286 High Road, Whetstone N20 9HH T 020 8446 2111 Email: N20@martyngerrard.co.uk
Crouch End 45 The Broadway Crouch End N8 8DT T: 020 8348 5135 Email: N8@martyngerrard.co.uk
North Finchley 773 High Road, North Finchley N12 8JY T 020 8445 2222 Email: N12@martyngerrard.co.uk
Mill Hill 109 The Broadway, Mill Hill NW7 3TG T: 020 8906 0660 Email: NW7@martyngerrard.co.uk
COMMERCIAL 146 High Road N2 9ED T: 020 8883 3445 Email: Landandnewhomes@martyngerrard.co.uk
East Finchley 66/68 High Road East Finchley N2 9PN T: 020 8883 0077 Email: N2@martyngerrard.co.uk
HENDON 59 Brent Street Hendon NW4 2EA T 020 8203 2012 Email: NW4@martyngerrard.co.uk
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