MG Property Review Magazine Autumn 2022 • Issue 36

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Over the past year to 18 months our MG-VIP offering has been a game-changer. It has highlighted the importance of having operated locally for nearly 60 years and the fact that we have been in to so many homes on almost every street in our area.

The MG-VIP service basically means that for those that have instructed us, we effectively act as a home buying service allowing our vendors to view properties off market before anyone else.

Since introducing this bespoke service last year, it has proved to be a tremendous success for Martyn Gerrard and our clients.

Now some 25% of all MG sales transactions have been via our unique MG-VIP service. This has enabled clients to sell their property off market to a pre-qualified buyer, whilst viewing properties themselves, before they are released on the open market.

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SIMON’S LOCAL MARKET COMMENT

It’s no exaggeration to state that the events of September 2022 will be studied for generations to come. Not only did we see a new Prime Minister, the third in three years, but also welcomed King Charles III to the throne – following the death of Her Majesty the Queen. These two events are significant enough on their own without considering the choppy economic waters the UK is currently trying to navigate. The Bank of England is struggling to contain inflation, Sterling is at its lowest ever level against the Dollar and the, so called, ‘mini-budget’ has agitated financial markets.

Whilst there is no doubt that we find ourselves in uncertain times, it is always sensible to focus on what we know for sure. Specifically, first-time buyers in the north London area stand to benefit among the most from Kwasi Kwarteng’s stamp duty announcements.

Put simply, a first-time buyer will pay no stamp duty whatsoever on the first £425,000 of a home when the total price is £625,000 or less. This is a real liquid saving of £11,250 compared to the stamp duty rules prior to the 23rd of September 2022.

There is, of course, an ongoing shortage of homes on the market but there are still high-quality properties, priced under £625,000, available to first-time buyers who stand to make this big saving. This activity will stimulate the lower-end of the market and have a knock-on effect to more expensive properties.

Higher interest rates will inevitably put downward pressure on house prices, but the supply/demand imbalance - which underpins prices – is going nowhere soon. We’re speaking to potential buyers all the time and I can categorically tell you that the demand for homes is still outweighing supply. So, if you’re thinking about sellingit’s worth talking to us as quickly as possible. Why not take advantage of our MG-VIP service which basically means you have a buying agent as well as a selling agent actively looking to find your perfect home – Off the market

A word on mortgages. For some time, I have been preaching that securing a long term fixed rate provides the security of knowing what you will have to pay regardless as to changes in interest rates the economy etc. Why not contact Mortgage Mike (page 37) he will be happy to discuss all the options available.

In all my years in the property industry, I have never seen the North London lettings market as hot as it is today. The demand for rental properties is unprecedented particularly against a backdrop of low availability. As an example, we recently had more than 30 viewings on a two-bedroom flat in Finchley Central - in just a day. It went for over the asking price that very same day.

One thing we have seen recently, that is more prevalent than ever; is that more and more tenants are prepared to pay a higher rent, if the property is ‘Managed’ by an ARLA registered professional Agent with a dedicated Property Management team. This is because they can be sure that repairs and maintenance will be done quickly, where they may have found a Landlord less responsive. Our Management service also provides Rent and Legal protection free of charge within our management service.

Mortgage rates are clearly more expensive than they were but, despite this, for once there is good news for landlords. The increased competition for rental properties has an obvious upward effect on rents which is covering

the rise in mortgage rates and, in many cases, it’s even outpacing the rise! With property prices stabilising, now could be a real opportunity for landlords to consider adding to their portfolio in North London, considering the decent yields available.

It’s also worth noting that we’re seeing lettings enquiries from a much wider range of backgrounds compared to the past few years. There have always been those who prefer the flexibility of renting, but we’re also seeing those who’ve recently sold a home or have ruled out buying for a year or two.

For those looking to rent, the reality is that the lettings market has changed over the past year. This is mostly due to successive governments seeking to stigmatise private landlords which, in all honesty, has led to many just selling up. This lack of supply is what we’re seeing on the ground today.

However, all hope is not lost! Searching for a rental property is now a little more like buying a house. As a perspective tenant, it might be worth widening a search area from, say, Muswell Hill to Finchley or even Barnet. It also pays to be focused and ready to move.

But fundamentally, you need to work with a lettings agent that truly understands the wider local area. Being the first to know about properties which might be coming onto the market can be an absolute game changer.

Simon Gerrard FNAEA PPNAEA MARLA MANAGING DIRECTOR

DOUBLE GOLD AGAIN FOR MARTYN GERRARD!

In both Sales and Letting at the EA Masters

Each year EA Masters recognises the best estate agencies in the country. Every one of the UK’s 15,000 agency branches are independently assessed measuring the things that matter most to their customers and clients - Marketing, Customer Experience and Results.

The winners are among an elite group of estate agents that have achieved the performance standards necessary to be listed in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2023 and puts Martyn Gerrard in the top 2% of estate agents in the country.

Simon Gerrard commented…

“Winning gold in both Sales and Lettings AGAIN is a fantastic acknowledgement of our commitment to providing the very highest standards of service, local knowledge and excellent results repeatedly! Every one of our branches work to help our clients sell or let their property and our customers to find their dream home. We are committed to ensuring everyone we work with receives the best service possible, using the latest technology to ensure we remain at the cutting edge estate agency without losing the personal touch, and continue to stand head and shoulders above the competition. These award just confirm our continued dedication to quality”

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Bruvis has been selling properties in North and North West London for over 10 years. He lives locally and is proud to be part of the community.

Jennings Way, EN5 FREEHOLD

A five bedroom detached bungalow with a double garage, large driveway and secluded garden.

THE OWNERS LOVE

"Our home has been the place where our young children have grown up and given us the space to grow as a family."

Musgrave Close, EN4 FREEHOLD

A five bedroom, detached property, located in Hadley Wood. Benefits include a large rear garden, a double garage and a secure gated entrance.

THE OWNERS LOVE

"It’s in a cul de sac and very, very secure."

Beulah Court, EN4 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

A ground floor two bedroom luxury apartment measuring circa 1200 sqft, set within a secure gated development on Beech Hill, Hadley Wood.

THE OWNERS LOVE

"Transport links are great. It’s a 12 minute walk to the train station and the M25 is a short drive away."

Woodville Road, EN5

FH

Collison Avenue, EN5

Recently built by Linden Homes, a second floor contemporary apartment in the heart of Arkley.

LH

FH House 5 D Garden 2 OIEO £1,500,000 £2,000,000 £850,000 £1,250,000 £525,000 £1,500,000 2 B 2 Apartment Apartment 4 Balcony

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£1,500 PCM

2 C

• Off street parking available

WE’VE

Park Road, EN4

Garden House Council Tax Band C

WE’VE

• Within easy reach of Trent Park Golf Course

• Off street parking and garage available

Alston Road, EN5

WE’VE

• Short walk to High Barnet tube station

• Property offers open plan living

1 Apartment 6 C Council Tax Band H Council Tax Band C 2 D 1 Apartment Garden House 5 C Council Tax Band F

• Located close to The Spires shopping centre

Woodville Road, EN5

LETTINGS MANAGER

• Short walk to High Barnet tube

• Close to local parks and golf clubs

• Off street parking and garage available

Andrew Eleftheriou MARLA LET LET

Ridge Road, N8 FREEHOLD

An imposing double fronted, five bedroom, Victorian house with off-street parking.

THE OWNERS LOVE

"The sense of space, not just inside the house but also with the elevated position, seeing so much sky."

Harefield Road, N8 FREEHOLD

A five bedroom end of terrace Edwardian house. This particular home currently offers in excess of 1900 sqft of living accommodation with a principle bedroom on the top floor boasting amazing views.

THE OWNERS LOVE

"The feeling of spaciousness and light throughout the house."

Raleigh Road, N8 FREEHOLD

A beautifully presented three double bedroom period house. The property benefits from a bright kitchen/family room and two additional reception rooms.

THE OWNERS LOVE

"The large airy kitchen is great for entertaining and there is great flow through the living space."

Chris manages the team at Crouch End. He was born and bred in North London and has excellent knowledge of the local area.

Chris Antoniou BRANCH MANAGER

Ferme Park Road, N8

Three bedroom, split-level conversion with access to a roof terrace and private garden.

SOF Rossetti Court, N6

Modern two bedroom flat situated on the first floor of this lift serviced purpose built block.

LH Fairfield Gardens, N8

A three bedroom period conversion with it's own entrance situated in central Crouch End.

£800,000

£750,000

IN THE COMMUNITY

Throughout 2022, we have continued to support and attend all of our local school fairs, talent shows, quiz nights, firework displays and other fundraising events. We are proud to say that Martyn Gerrard has been involved in most of these events for over 10 years and it is great to see these events back as strong as ever.

Not only do Martyn Gerrard donate money, we like to help out at the school and charity events by offering our services for printing material, such as, flyers, posters, programmes and banners.

Equally, we help with the design of most of the artwork as part of our support. We enjoy getting involved and help whenever possible which is why we also provide gazebos, our Mega Bouncy Castle and our brand-new football dartboard, as well as joining in with the fun on the day.

Over the many years we have been supporting these events, we have donated, on average, £75k every year to the schools we sponsor.

We are proud to be a long-standing supporter and Gold Patron of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice.

Noah’s Ark cares for some of London’s most unwell babies and children, helping them make the most of every day of their short lives. They support children at the end of their lives to be as comfortable as possible, standing by their families as they face the unimaginable.

We recently visited The Ark, the charity’s incredible home, and were blown away to learn that there are over 2,400 seriously unwell babies and children who could be benefiting from Noah’s Ark’s care. The charity is striving to triple the number

of children and families accessing the support they need. Noah’s Ark is aiming to raise at least £1m in 36 hours to help make this possible.

From Sunday 2nd to Monday 3rd October, we were involved with the ‘From That Moment’ campaign. We will help to form the matched funding pot pledged by a small number of the charity’s benefactors, enabling donations during this period to be doubled.

We’re delighted to be able to offer help to leverage support from Noah’s Ark’s communities. MG

SCHOOL SPONSORSHIPS

This summer Martyn Gerrard continued their support for all of our local schools as well as adding some new ones. We continue to support and attend our long-standing associated schools:

- NW7 Office

Christ Church Primary School - EN5 Office

Camden School for Girls - NW5 Office

- N10 Office

Grange Park School

- N14 Office

- N8 Office

- N12 Office

Osidge Primary School - N14 Office

St Mary’s Primary School - N3 Office

- N12 Office

We were so lucky to have had Martyn Gerrard's bouncy castle at our Summer Fair. The MG team set it up and manned it throughout the event and the kids absolutely loved it. The MG team were brilliant on the day, they brought a smile to everyone's faces and the event would not have been the same without them.

Thank you, Martyn Gerrard!

Henrietta Richman, Chair of Moss Hall School PTA

Food Bank Aid was set up in April 2020 to support food banks in North London experiencing up to a ten-fold surge in demand as a result of the pandemic. They aim to make over 35 bespoke deliveries per week helping over 12,000 people in need each week.

Here at Martyn Gerrard we are committed to providing as much help and assistance as we can. We appreciate that with the cost of living rising, times have become tougher for everyone. We continue to do what we can and we humbly ask our community, you, the Martyn Gerrard family, for any help you can offer. Any and all support will make a huge difference to Food Bank Aid and we know how greatly appreciated it all is.

66/68 High Road, East Finchley N2 9PN

SALES

Crossways is a luxury development of just nine 3 bedroom apartments set within in a secure gated development. Designed and carefully thought out to cater to everyday needs.

Ideally located south of Fortis Green, Summerlee Avenue is short walking distance to Cherry Tree Woods and East Finchley’s Northern Line Underground station.

Chris joined Martyn Gerrard in 2008 as a Trainee Sales Negotiator. Now Senior Branch Manager, he gained experience working in various MG offices including Crouch End,

Town.

Park Hall Road, N2

This is a wonderful opportunity to live in an extremely convenient location.

Muswell Hill and Kentish

Chris Fairclough MNAEA SENIOR BRANCH MANAGER

SOF Peel Mansions, N2

A luxury apartment with a south-facing balcony located within this red-brick Edwardian building.

LH Ashlar Court, N2 Bright, modern and well-presented two bedroom apartment in a church conversion.

The Bishops Avenue, N2 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

Summerlee Avenue, N2 FREEHOLD

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• Recently fitted modern kitchen

Scott joined the Company in 2009 and has since been appointed as Senior Branch Manager in 2014. He has achieved MNAEA Propertymark Technical Award in the Sale of Residential Property.

Dollis Park, N3 FREEHOLD

An Edwardian double fronted family home located in Church End with a south-west facing garden.

THE OWNERS LOVE

"Close proximity to the tube station, shops and restaurants."

Halley House, N3 LEASEHOLD

This top floor luxury apartment located in the heart of Church End has three bedrooms and two bathrooms across approx. 1523 sqft of lateral living space.

THE OWNERS LOVE

"It’s a very private apartment, incredibly secure and a very quiet location, whilst also being located within walking distance to shops, restaurants and the underground."

Wickliffe Avenue, N3 FREEHOLD

A newly extended and refurbished five bedroom detached house in a quiet cul-de-sac just off of Hendon Lane. THE

"We have put a lot of time, money and effort into the refurbishment to make it our family home."

Scott Henderson MNAEA SENIOR BRANCH MANAGER

Broughton Avenue, N3 Modern built two bedroom, two bathroom penthouse with wraparound terrace.

Close, N3 An imposing double fronted fully detached family home located on a quiet turning.

FINCHLEY CENTRAL | N3 lettingsN3@ martyngerrard.co.uk

365 Regents Park Rd, Finchley N3 1DE

Tenterden Grove, NW4

• Stoneways is a highly desired, luxury gated development

• Perfectly located in Hendon

• Underground parking available

• Designed to incorporate natural light and luxury living

Station Road, N3

• Victorian house finished to a high specification

• Short walk to Highgate Cricket Club

• Close to Finchley Central tube

• Property benefits from underfloor heating and an abundance of light

• Situated in a cul-de-sac

• Arranged across three floors

• Close to West Finchley station and Victoria Park

Gruneisen Road, N3 Woodlands Avenue, N3

• Family home in excellent condition

• Short walk to Finchley Central tube

• Located close to local outstanding schools

After working for an events company for a few years Tyler moved to the property sector and is now working as Lettings Manager at our Finchley Central and Mill Hill branch.

LAND & NEW HOMES TEAM

Having successfully launched the dedicated New Homes offices 5 years ago, we are now expanding.

At Martyn Gerrard our property services extend far beyond that of a traditional North London Estate Agent. Not only are our local branches situated on a number of North and North West London’s high streets, but our multi-award-winning team have a dedicated office for Land and New Homes, specialising in development and land opportunities.

DEDICATED OFFICE

020 8349 0515

landandnewhomes@ martyngerrard.co.uk

The Land department at Martyn Gerrard has taken a step forward in the last 6 months with the appointment of Ian Rosen in February 2022 as the new Land Manager. Ian has spent the previous 20 years working as a property developer before joining Martyn Gerrard to promote, market and appraise Land opportunities from a development point of view, spotting development opportunities where others may not have the vision.

IAN ROSEN LAND MANAGER

Prices starting from £420,000 (inc. stamp duty for 1st time buyers)

Last two apartments remaining

Guaranteed minimum of for2yearson 4%Buy-To-Let GROSS RETURN

Higbey Lodge has modern built apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms (with the possibility to arrange a three bedroom as a four bedroom for HMO sharers).

Each apartment has been considerately designed to provide a modern living space with security in mind; benefiting from video entry, tranquil communal terrace and fully equipped kitchens with integrated appliances.

The development is also ideal as a by-to-let investment as it provides:

● Great Location (Transport links)

● Legislative Compliance

● Guaranteed Return4% Yield

● Excellent Amenities

Get in touch to register your interest today.

Book your viewing with Jessica today.

OAKLEIGH ROAD NORTH

Hutton Grove, N12

WE’VE 2 C Council Tax Band C

• Located close to Northside primary school

• Short walk to West Finchley tube station

• Off street parking available

Torrington Park, N12

7 D Garden House Council Tax Band G

WE’VE

• Short walk to North Finchley High Road and North Middlesex Golf Club

• Close to Woodside Park tube station

• Off street parking available

Greenway Close, N11

• Offered in excellent condition

• Located close to several parks

• Off street allocated parking available

2 C Council Tax Band C £5,500 PCM LET 1 £1,700 PCM Apartment 1 £1,500 PCM Apartment Managed by MANAGED BY management@martyngerrard.co.uk 020 8343 4340 MANAGED PROPERTIES ACHIEVE BETTER RENTS! CONTACT US TO FIND OUT HOW. PAGE 19

773 High Rd, North Finchley N12 8JY

SALES

A characterful five bedroom, two bathroom, two reception room detached family residence boasting, a beautiful southerly aspect garden and off street parking. Available CHAIN FREE.

Mayfield Avenue, N12 FREEHOLD

A three double bedroom, three bathroom family home. The property boasts off-street parking, a south-west facing garden and has been newly refurbished throughout. CHAIN FREE.

MNAEA SENIOR BRANCH MANAGER

Craig's property career started in Notting Hill and Bayswater in the midnineties. He first came to Finchley in 1998 and has managed our North Finchley office since 2006.

Craig Thompkins

Friary Road, N12

A four bedroom, two bathroom family home located only moments from Friary Park.

FH Lansdsdowne Court, N2

A penthouse apartment situated moments from West Finchley underground station.

LH Princess Park Manor, N11

A ground and first floor apartment converted from this Grade II listed building.

Friary Road, N12 FREEHOLD

OIEO £1,395,000

A contemporary collection of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments

Starting from £550,000

Beautiful homes created by Yogo Group’s innovative in-house team of designers, architects and stylists, with an exquisite attention to detail and premium specification tailored to modern living.

Concierge throughout the day

A securely gated double level car park, with assigned spaces

All homes include a private balcony

Panoramic rooftop garden with picturesque views across the greens

Book your viewing with David today.

DAVID RAJA SALES MANAGER

Intro to Winchmore Hill

Voted one of the top places to live in 2021 by the Sunday Times, the leafy green suburb of Winchmore Hill encompasses the ideal mix of beautiful scenery, well-proportioned houses, excellent schools and friendly local high streets with easy transport links into the city.

WINCHMORE HILL, N21 02 01

Winchmore Hill provides residents with a village feel, packed with local shops, restaurants, churches and even a pub dating back to 1726, whilst also having the ‘glitz and glamour’ along Broad Walk, Winchmore Hill’s very own “Millionaire’s row’.

Schools

Picking the right school for your child is essential when choosing your perfect new home.

Winchmore Hill has many excellent schools with St Paul’s Church of England Primary School and Highfield Primary School, both rated outstanding by Ofsted. There are also plenty of secondaries to choose from, including several rated very highly: Highlands School and Winchmore School.

Public Transport

Central London is easily accessible via public transport. Winchmore Hill station offers mainline rail services to Moorgate and Highbury & Islington where a crossplatform change to the Victoria line will take you into straight into the West End. Although Winchmore Hill does not have its own tube station, the Piccadilly Line is still nearby, traveling through Southgate, Bounds Green and Arnos Grove.

Popular spaces /resident’s association

The area has many open spaces including Winchmore Hill Green, a beautiful open area, lined with flowers and surrounded by local shops, deli-cafes and independent coffee shops. Sainsbury’s and Waitrose are also both nearby. Grovelands Park is another popular parkland made up of 90 acres with tennis courts, bowls and golf as well as a lake, stream cascade and woodland walks.

Winchmore Hill has an active Resident’s Association that has been running for over 60 years. Working with local residents and the local council, their goal is to actively keep Winchmore Hill an attractive place to live, work and play. The community spirit between the local shops and cafes appeals to many people when visiting making it a welcoming and desirable place to live.

“WITH SO MANY OF OUR CUSTOMERS LOOKING TO MOVE TO N21, IT WAS CLEAR WE NEEDED AN OFFICE ON THE GREEN!”

WINCHMORE HILL, N21 LOCAL MARKET ROUND UP

Transactions by price band over the last 12 months

Properties let by type over the last 12 months

Over the last 12 months the average sales price in Winchmore Hill was £644,215

The total value of sales was £171,954,664

Over the last 12 months, the average rent achieved for properties let in Winchmore Hill was £1,482 per month.

This is a +2% change on the previous 12 month period.

Community is very important to us at Martyn Gerrard, which is why we want to help support and promote our local areas independent businesses.

Make sure you visit our page on our website to see local recommendations, special offers, and why we, and you, love working and living in North & North West London. With this feature, we hope to continue to help people discover new places to eat, shop and visit locally which they may not have considered.

Winchmore Hill comprises of many independently owned businesses. This gives the area a community feel and spirit you cannot ignore. Businesses rely on each other and the support of the local community, which is what our Local Loves campaign advocates! With this being said, we are very excited to have taken on two new Local Loves, ‘Agha/’ and ‘The House’. As part of the Local Loves family, both will offer a special discount and below is a little about each business:

AGHA/

020 8882 2677

The Agha/ owners Hassan and Maria, are artists and makers with a background in fine art, sculpture, interior architectural design and theatre. Using their artistic practice they carefully source collections of fine homeware and gifts with the design factor in every piece.

10%fromoff 7th to November13th

At the shop/gallery, they take great care in creating a calm atmosphere that is completely hassle-free; a space that allows customers to relax and enjoy whilst looking to find a special piece for their home or an unusual gift, that they can present complete with the free gift wrap.

The House

020 8886 3800

The House Interiors has been quietly sitting on the Green for nearly 17 years. During which time it has built up a reputation for being an expert in its field, for supplying high quality interior products, and for always striving to provide excellence in everything they do.

Their expertise is second to none, the team has over 50 years’ combined experience in the interiors and retail industries. Their Interior designer has over a decade of interior design experience, working for seven years’ heading up the Colour consultancy for a major UK Designer paint brand.

Mention MG Local Loves for 10% off!

We are very excited to have The House as part of our MG Local Loves campaign. The interior design specialists offer a range of services from free in-store colour advice to full interior design services.

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FINAL 3 HOUSES REMAINING!

Designed to incorporate natural light and family living each house has been carefully thought out to cater to everyday needs.

Within each spacious designer kitchen you’ll find a full suite of integrated appliances, including fridge freezer, double oven and dishwasher with a washer and dryer stowed neatly in the utility cupboard. Finishing touches such as under unit mood lighting, Silestone kitchen worktops and splashbacks which make the kitchen an ideal space to entertain in style.

Each of the four bedrooms feature floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes and subtle light grey carpets, whilst the 3 bathrooms offer premium fixtures and fittings throughout.

Book your viewing with Gabriella today.

Montpelier Grove, NW5

£1,000,000 Communal Garden 2 Apartment

Located in the heart of Kentish Town is a three bedroom flat situated on the lower two floors of a Victorian Terrace house. THE 3 D

SOLD STC

SALES

Mark Hyde MNAEA BRANCH MANAGER

Mark has been an Estate Agent for many years and has a wealth of local knowledge. He is very passionate about property and delivering an excellent customer experience.

2 D 1 1 Apartment

St. Christopher's Court, NW5 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

This two bedroom top floor apartment forms part of a highly sought-after church conversion. St. Christopher's Court is perfectly positioned within walking distance to Tufnell Park and Archway tube.

THE

"I bought and redeveloped this property to ensure a haven of calm and peace in this unique detached triplex penthouse."

Fortess Grove, NW5

A completely redesigned and refurbished three bedroom, two bathroom house, located in a cul-de-sac moments from the heart of Kentish Town.

"You can get on the tube and be in the West End in less than 15 minutes."

Founders House, NW5

A two double bedroom apartment set within a recently coverted former public house.

LH Maple Building, NW5

A two bedroom, third floor apartment situated in a unique converted warehouse.

LH Brecknock Road, N19

A two bedroom split level conversion moments away from Tufnell Park underground station.

Managed by MANAGED BY

• Top floor apartment, part of a highly sought after church conversion

• Close to Hampstead Health

• 15 minute walk to Highgate Village

• Short walk to Archway tube and Upper Holloway overground stations

• Property benefits from a private terrace

• Located next to Paradise Park

• Offered in excellent condition

WE’VE Council Tax Band G Council Tax Band F Council Tax Band F

NOTICED… Apartment 2 3 Apartment 1

• Short walk to Caledonian Road

• Family home located in a quiet cul-de-sac

• Located close to Hampstead Heath

• Short walk to Kentish Town and Tufnell Park tube station

AT MARTYN GERRARD MANAGED PROPERTIES GET RENT PROTECTION & LEGAL COVER FREE! CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO

Managed by MANAGED BY LET management@martyngerrard.co.uk 020 8343 4340

Wise Lane NW7 FREEHOLD House 5 2

A characterful detached five double bedroom home with a south-facing garden on Wise Lane with other benefits of a carriageway drive and swimming pool.

THE OWNERS LOVE

"The home enjoys a very peaceful location in a friendly and welcoming neighbourhood.”

Cornforth Lane, NW7 FREEHOLD

SALES

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the rolling green fields of Totteridge Valley offering modern living within a stunning countryside setting.

THE OWNERS LOVE

"I love how the home is set within a conservation area in this highly desirable North London village, Ridgeway Views."

Wise Lane, NW7 FREEHOLD

A characterful detached five double bedroom home with a south-facing garden on Wise Lane.

THE OWNERS LOVE

"The home is walking distance to Arrandene open space and the Hertfordshire countryside."

Gregg has built a great reputation amongst his peers, clients and the local community. He has built up his experience starting as a Sales Negotiator and rapidly rose through the ranks.

Hathaway, NW7

Four bedroom home located in the sought after Mill Hill Village close to Mill Hill Broadway.

Randolph Court, NW7

£575,000

Modern upper floor two bedroom apartment within walking distance to Mill Hill Broadway.

Florence Mansions, NW4

£625,000

A share of freehold four bedroom purpose built flat with views over London.

Gregg Cruder MNAEA BRANCH MANAGER

“ Martyn Gerrard are exceptional. We highly recommend the MG-VIP service. MG helped us find our new home for the next adventure ‘off market’. And sold our house within days for an excellent price.”

Mandy,aMG-VIP

Tom, a MG-VIP

“I highly recommend Martyn Gerrard’s MG-VIP service. Martyn Gerrard helped me find my dream home ‘off market’ and then they sold mine whilst being supportive and keeping me up to date throughout the whole process.”

Tom’s new home

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300 Muswell Hill Broadway, Muswell Hill N10 2QR

SALES

£2,550,000

Rowland has been involved in property throughout his working life. With over twenty successful years in the Muswell Hill area his local knowledge is key to his job.

Kings Avenue, N10

Dukes Avenue, N10 FREEHOLD

House 5

A five bedroom linked semi-detached Edwardian home arranged over 3255 sqft.

"The abundance of period features and stained glass windows throughout the house.”

Creighton Avenue, N10 FREEHOLD

A semi-detached Muswell Hill 1930s built house with off-street parking and a large rear garden.

"We enjoy stunning views from our house and walks in the wonderful ancient Coldfall Wood."

Colney Hatch Lane, N10 FREEHOLD

A rarely available detached six bedroom modern home arranged over 2512 sqft with off-street parking.

"We have put a lot of time, effort and money into maximising the space and finishing to a high standard."

£900,000

Rosebery Road, N10

Rowland Slinn

MNAEA BRANCH MANAGER

Five bedroom, Edwardian home located on one of Muswell Hill's most popular Royal roads.

Crescent Rise, N10

Modern upper floor two bedroom apartment within walking distance to Mill Hill Broadway.

An Edwardian two bedroom ground floor conversion benefiting garden and home office.

85 Chase Side, Southgate N14 5BU

SALES

A rare opportunity to acquire this well-presented five bedroom, three bathroom detached residence located well for excellent schools in the area.

Raj’s career in the property industry spans over 20 years. Having lived in the Southgate area for almost 30 years, Raj has excellent local knowledge.

Offering 2428 sqft of living space is this recently refurbished four/five bedroom semi-detached family home overlooking Arnos Park.

Raj Phlora BRANCH MANAGER

Greenway, N14

Set within the desired Meadway Estate is this four bedroom, semi-detached house.

FH Mansfield Avenue, EN4 This spacious four bedroom family home is ideally located for great schools.

FH Oakdale, N14

A three bedroom semi detached family home with off street parking.

FH

Chase Side, N14 FREEHOLD

Morton Way, N14 FREEHOLD

£1,200,000

SOUTHGATE | N14

85 Chase Side, Southgate N14 5BU

lettingsN14 @ martyngerrard.co.uk

PCM

Waterfall Road, N14

WE’VE NOTICED…

• Townhouse in a brand-new development

• Off street parking available

The Bourne, N14

WE’VE NOTICED…

• Original character features

• Landscaped garden with patio area

Arnos Grove station

• Situated on one of Southgate's premier roads

WE’VE NOTICED…

• Located next to Oakwood Park

• Off street parking available

Sheringham Avenue, N14 Avenue Road, N14

• Short walk to Oakwood tube station and Trent Park Golf Club

years.

WE’VE NOTICED…

• Duplex garden flat

• Open plan living

• Walking distance to Southgate station

“The Lettings Market is on fire and there is no supply to put it out!’’

For the past 20 years I’ve been working very little chance of the heat being turned

It is against this unprecedented backdrop of demand from tenants, amid an acute lack of properties, that I will take up the reins as President of the Association

(ARLA) Propertymark. It has never been more important to have a voice for our industry and I look forward to advocating the need for more properties, alongside my day-to-day

This perfect storm has been

medium sized Landlords. Whilst much of the legislation that has been put in place is necessary to protect tenants against the rogue elements

playing field has increased the risk to reputable

This together with unfair tax treatment of Landlords has meant that there

are more Landlords selling than entering the market. The most obvious solution is a shift in tax treatment to encourage investment and pull London’s rental market away from the edge of crisis.

This will then make the Private Rented Sector more hospitable, particularly for Small and medium sized Landlords who are in the best position to affect supply, at speed. We need people to invest in buyto-let as quickly as possible to boost the number of homes available to rent.

It’s mind-boggling how far down the agenda addressing the housing crisis has been during the Conservative Party leadership contest. Now Liz Truss is our new Prime Minister, I urge her to think about ways of making the Private Rented Sector more attractive for landlords – if things don’t improve, people will be in real trouble. There simply isn’t the social housing stock to mop up those unable to get into a privately rented home.

If you are a Landlord we have many Buy-to-let properties that now offer excellent yields, with a long list of waiting professional tenants.

For tenants we continue to offer the best stock of properties in North London, with the security of an experienced customer focused Property Management team there to help with any issues you may have in a quick and cost effective manner.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

The stress of dealing with contractors, chasing rent, not to mention the minefield of legal obligations for a landlord to stick to can seem daunting. Using a Property management team that is dedicated to ensuring your property is compliant, alleviating as much of the stress as possible and being there for the tenant 24/7 in a maintenance emergency is vital.

Our Property management team strive to always be there to deal directly with the tenants and contractors, saving landlords a great deal of time during the tenancy. No 2 properties are the same, we tailor our services to the needs of our clients, some like to be totally hands off, while others like to be more involved.

We introduced a 22-point pre-tenancy check list to ensure the property is compliant and ready, as getting the tenancy off to the right start is one of the building blocks to a great relationship between tenant and landlord. By instructing MG to manage your property you get access to decades of experience and practical application of legislative changes. With the cost of living crisis and rising interest rates, our rent and legal protection will significantly reduce the risk of being a landlord. We consider it so important that we include it with our managed service at no extra charge.

If that was not enough, by instructing us to manage your property you automatically become a MG VIP, call us to find out more.

If you have any property queries, do not hesitate to call me... Paul Van Halle

Greg Tsuman MARLA, Lettings Director, Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents President Elect, the Association of Residential Letting Agents

DOES THE BANK OF ENGLAND BASE RATE AFFECT MY MORTGAGE?

will not change. However, if you’re coming to the end of your deal within the next 6 month it’s a good idea to start looking for a new deal now.

Tracker mortgages: If you have a tracker mortgage your monthly repayments will rise in line to reflect the base rate increase. Your current lender will contact you notifying you of this change.

Standard variable rate: If you’re on a standard variable rate (SVR) you’ll need to check with your lender what the rate has changed to. Your monthly repayments will be affected by the lender’s decision.

With the increase in the cost of living and the Bank of England base rate rising it’s more important than ever to save where you can. And whether you’re on a fixed or tracker mortgage it’s important to know how the rising base rate could affect your monthly mortgage payments.

What exactly has changed?

The Bank of England base rate has increased 7 times since December 2021, taking it from 1.25% to 2.25%, with experts predicting it will rise again.

How will my mortgage deal be affected by increases to the base rate?

Fixed rate mortgages: The good news is that if you’re on a fixed rate mortgage your monthly mortgage repayments

We understand the insecurity and uncertainty rising interests can pose, if you want to find out what the options are for securing a fixed rate mortgage just get in

if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. There will be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances. The fee is up to 1% but a typical fee is 0.3% of the amount borrowed.

Going Green

At Martyn Gerrard we believe in helping to reduce our carbon footprint by going green wherever we can. For example we now have a fleet of fully electric company cars and we are working towards minimising the amount of paper we use.

According to the Mayor of London, road transport accounts for around half of the capital’s air pollution. The government has set a target where the sale of petrol and diesel cars will be banned by 2040, whilst also looking to reduce carbon emissions to 0 by 2050. Electric vehicles have a big role to play in reducing transport emissions and being a major factor in cleaning up the air we breathe. Which is why we have our fully electric, freshly wrapped MG mini!

Over the last 12 months we have reduced our paper usage by 20% across all of our offices. This was effectively done by making sure that our direct communications and marketing materials are now sent electronically.

By making this small change, we are aiming to reduce our paper usage by a further 50%.

Going paperless reduces the impact on forests, decreases the amount of waste dumped onto landfills whilst also cutting energy usage and helping to decrease the impact of climate change.

Your home may be repossessed

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MICHAEL LAWLOR “Mortgage Mike”

1286 High Rd, Whetstone N20 9HH

OIEO £1,000,000 £699,950

SALES

MNAEA BRANCH MANAGER

Stewart joined Martyn Gerrard in 2011. Having worked in our North Finchley, Muswell Hill and Barnet branches, Stewart has been the Branch Manager at Whetstone for the past 5 years.

Birley Road, N20

Three bedroom period terraced home located minutes from Totteridge & Whetstone station.

St James Avenue, N20

A modernised five bedroom semi detached family home boasting off-street parking.

Ventnor Drive, N20 FREEHOLD

An extended three double bedroom semi-detached family home located in the heart of Totteridge, boasting a 90ft. west-facing garden as well as off-street parking and a garage. CHAIN FREE.

Wycherley Crescent, EN5 FREEHOLD

A three bedroom semi detached family home boasting potential to extend as well as a shared driveway and detached garage. CHAIN FREE.

Brunswick Park Gardens, N11

A 1960’s semi-detached family home occupying a large plot offering potential to extend.

Stewart Willerton

FH

FH

FH

• Penthouse apartment in new development

• Off street parking available

• Property benefits from lift and balcony

• Located close to Totteridge and Whetstone tube station

• Located close to Totteridge & Whetstone tube station

• Offered in excellent condition

• Off street parking available

• Property benefits from private balcony and communal garden

• Luxury apartment with two private balconies and lift

• Two gated underground parking spaces

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• Located close to South Herts Golf Club and North Middlesex Golf Club

A well-presented semi-detached family home benefiting from a modern five meter rear extension.

SALES

A well maintained two double bedroom ground floor maisonette with direct access to its own front and rear garden.

Raj’s career in the property industry spans over 20 years. Having lived in the Southgate area for almost 30 years, Raj has excellent local knowledge.

Raj Phlora BRANCH MANAGER

Woodland Way, N21 FREEHOLD

The Glade, N21 LEASEHOLD

The Beechwood, EN2

A luxury three bedroom apartment set within a stunning private development.

LH Oaklands, N21

Located on a sought-after Winchmore Hill turning is this spacious four bedroom home.

property is set within 2.5 acres of private parkland.

£1,500,000

£1,300,000

LAND

If you have some land, a corner plot or large plot with small house - it may be under utilised. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with Ian for an honest and transparent valuation of any potential development opportunity that may be available and could add additional value to your property.

Martyn Gerrard’s Land department cover the entire North and North West London area. Book your consultation with Ian today. 020 3727 7750 ianr @ martyngerrard.co.uk

SOLD S.T.C

Lancaster Road, New Barnet

Short walk to New Barnet Station

1.05 mile to High Barnet or 1 mile to Cockfosters

Underground station

A wide choice of schools, barbers and grocers as well as open spaces such as Oak Hill Park and New Barnet Leisure Centre

Planning permission granted for a two storey 4 bedroom dwelling approximately 114 m2 GIA excluding garage space and off-street parking

CIL liability applicable for current consented scheme, approx. £44,750 payable on commencement

For sale freehold with vacant possession

The site on offer is located on Lancaster Road, a mixed residential/commercial location in New Barnet, situated in the London Borough of Barnet in North London and has a lot to offer in terms of transport and amenities.

IAN ROSEN LAND MANAGER

The site is located on a residential cul-de-sac and the area has a lot to offer in terms of transport and amenities. This freehold plot of land is sold with the benefit of planning for a two storey detached dwelling with off street parking.

Dale Close, New Barnet High Road, Finchley

Alston Road, High Barnet

This iconic property is a mixed use scheme comprising retail on the ground floor and residential on upper floors, encompassing enormous potential for substantial re-development, subject to planning consent.

A freehold site incorporating a large corner property with outbuilding and garages sold unconditionally, suitable for re-development or conversion into self-contained flats, subject to planning permission and local authority approval.

With 22 years property experience, Gary pulls from his wealth of knowledge giving his clients the best possible service.

N12

Road, N3 Dollis Mews, N12

Mews, N22

This freehold investment property sold with an incoming producing tenant.

First floor office arranged as 4 spacious offices, ideal for multiple use.

This self-contained office building is found in the heart of Finchley Central.

A modern gated office development in Bounds Green and is arranged over 2 floors.

A mid terraced shop with upper floors which are sold off on a long leasehold.

Retail shop with upper floors which are sold off on a long leasehold.

retail shop in shell and core condition located in the popular area of Crouch End.

JOIN OUR GROWING FAMILY

Martyn Gerrard offers a career where hard work is recognised and rewarded. With our Winchmore Hill office opening soon, and with us looking to expand by a further two offices in the New Year, we realise how important having the best people in our team really is!

At Martyn Gerrard we know that the better the training we provide our people the better they are at their job, so we invest heavily in the training our team to support their personal development and career goals.

We find that maintaining a healthy work-life-balance is essential to ensure our teams are happy and can deliver the high standard of customer service we expect. Therefore at Martyn Gerrard we offer numerous options to assist our staff in balancing life and work.

Options include:

• A flexible 5-day working week for all negotiators and managers

• Availability of flexible working hours

• One day a week working from home for admin staff

• Reduced working hours for office and head office staff, now from 9-5:30

From the moment a new employee joins Martyn Gerrard, time and effort is put into training and educating, not only on what an estate agent needs to do, but most importantly the MG way of doing things.

Each new member of the team is allocated an experienced mentor to help make sure they have all the support they need to succeed.

In addition to the on the job training, Martyn Gerrard provides regular ‘classroom’ sessions. These cover many aspects of our work, from legislation to selling techniques as well as Management and Leadership coaching for those in more senior roles. The bedrock of a successful company is their people; people who are enthusiastic, continuously learning and developing.

To discuss available roles please contact Shelly Baker – our HR Manager or visit our website for more information and a full list of current MG career opportunities. 020 8343 4340 EXT 4245 cv@martyngerrard.co.uk

MARTYN GERRARD THE NORTH LONDON NETWORK

Our team consists of 75+ sales and lettings staff operating from12 local high street offices. Together we put your property in front of as many people as possible across our network.

BARNET OFFICE

4 Exchange Buildings, 149 High Street EN5 5SY

E : EN5 @ martyngerrard.co.uk

@mg_barnet

T : 020 8440 2444

CROUCH END OFFICE

45 The Broadway, Crouch End N8 8DT

E : N8 @ martyngerrard.co.uk @martyngerrard_ce

T: 020 8348 5135

EAST FINCHLEY OFFICE

66/68 High Rd, East Finchley N2 9PN

E : N2 @ martyngerrard.co.uk @mg_eastfinchley

T: 020 8883 0077

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FINCHLEY CENTRAL OFFICE

365 Regents Park Rd, Finchley N3 1DE

E : N3 @ martyngerrard.co.uk

@mg_finchleycentral

T: 020 8346 0102

— NORTH FINCHLEY OFFICE

773 High Road, North Finchley N12 8JY

E : N12 @ martyngerrard.co.uk

@mg_northfinchley

T: 020 8445 2222

KENTISH TOWN OFFICE

304 Kentish Town Road NW5 2TH

E : NW5 @ martyngerrard.co.uk @mg_kentishtown

T: 020 7267 3737

MILL HILL OFFICE

109 Mill Hill Broadway NW7 3TG

E : NW7 @ martyngerrard.co.uk @mg_millhill

T: 020 8906 0660

MUSWELL HILL OFFICE

300 Muswell Hill Broadway N10 2QR

E : N10 @ martyngerrard.co.uk @mg_muswellhill

T: 020 8444 3388

SOUTHGATE OFFICE

85 Chase Side, Southgate N14 5BU

E : N14 @ martyngerrard.co.uk @mg_southgate

T: 020 8886 2094

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WHETSTONE OFFICE

1286 High Rd, Whetstone N20 9HH

E : N20 @ martyngerrard.co.uk @mg_whetstone

T: 020 8446 2111

WINCHMORE

T: 020 8365 4077

LAND AND NEW HOMES

344 Regents Park Rd, Finchley N3 2LJ

E : landandnewhomes @ martyngerrard.co.uk @martyngerrard_lanh

T: 020 8349

T: 020 8343 4340 ( Ext. 4 )