By registering your requirements on My MG you will receive immediate updates of all the latest property, for sale or to let. Allowing you to be the first to see homes coming onto the market; and 48 hours before they appear on the property portals
This means you get a head start on anyone who is only registered with the portals Rightmove, Zoopla or Booming.
With ‘My MG’ you can refine your property search at any time to make sure you only receive the most suitable property.
With ‘My MG’ you can save your favourite homes and add to your ‘wish list’ allowing you to easily return to them or share with friends and family
If you are not currently looking for a new home, there are still great reasons to register with ‘My MG’. Firstly you will receive up-to-the-minute housing market news affecting your street and local area as well as the market as a whole.
For Landlords or those interested in Buy-to-Let or the general rental market, we will keep you up to date with
changes to legislation and new regulations affecting the Private Rented Sector, to make sure you stay compliant.
We will also keep you informed of events happening in your local area and the latest special offers by featuring a range of independent shops, bars and restaurants in and around North & North West London through our new ‘Local Loves’.
We’ve seen countless records broken, some that have stood for over 57 years, across both our sales and lettings departments as each office in our group has sold or let more property than in nearly every previous year.
Many may rightly be tired of the term ‘unprecedented’, but there really is no other word that better reflects 2021 at Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents. It would be an understatement to say we’ve been busy, however for our team it has been incredibly rewarding to help a record number of customers across our 11 North London offices find that perfect new home to buy or rent, and in many cases assisting to sell or let their current property.
We’ve seen countless records broken, some that have stood for over 57 years, across both our sales and lettings departments, and each office in our group has sold or let more property than in nearly every previous year.
As many will know from the frantic media coverage, one of the drivers of this activity was undoubtedly the Stamp Duty holiday granted by the Government for properties up to £500,000. It spurred many to get in motion the move that they’d been thinking of for years. During this period we sold over 750 properties, with a collective saving for our customers of approximately £10.8m.
But it would be foolish to imagine that it’s been purely the Stamp Duty Holiday that has been driving transactions in 2021, as we’ve also been through one of the biggest shifts in work and lifestyle we will likely experience in our lifetime, and this continues to drive appetite across the market. There are those finally getting on the housing ladder after many years of renting (and some helpful Covid enforced saving!), as well as the huge increase in those
looking for properties with outdoor space and home offices, after months working from the kitchen table. Pre2020, flats were commonly the majority of property sold in an area, but in 2020 & 2021 houses that offer more flexible space are now the style of property that Martyn Gerrard are selling the most of.
A suitable home is more important than ever, whatever your working or family situation, and we don’t expect this to wane in 2022. We continue to see a huge number of enquiries at every level of the market, with over 1,000 buyers coming to us each month. 2021 has seen the number of sales agreed within the first 10 days of marketing increase by 38% on 2020 (and a massive 120% compared to 2019). If you’re thinking about putting your home on the market then it is absolutely the time to do it. North and North West London remain very popular places to live, supported by higher than usual equity, which, along with a shortfall in family homes and flats close to transport links, will continue to support market activity, especially with the dearth of New homes supply.
For landlords and investors, it’s also heart-warming to see the rental market coming back strong, with high numbers of new tenants returning as London opened up. London rental growth has returned to positive territory after 16 months of falls since the pandemic first hit. One of the main restricting factors continues to be the availability of properties to let, which is currently 43% below the five-year average. The last few months have been our busiest yet for new tenancies, showing that buy to let investments continue to be the reliable financial decision they always have been.
You can read elsewhere in this magazine of the latest news on the mortgage market. It is generally believed that interest rates are set to rise over the coming year from the historic low they are currently at. Any rises will be modest but it is well worth looking at fixing your mortgage rate now, so you can be sure of your payments over the coming years.
Turning to housing policy, one of the key issues the Government still need to fix is the shortfall in housing supply. Yet despite their initial support for an overhaul of planning, the line from number 10 is now that the housing crisis has been solved – despite zero change being delivered! In 2022, rather than another shiny bit of policy all the sector really needs is for the Government to follow through, stop with the empty soundbites and deliver practical and logical steps that will help the UK build homes that people can afford. The cycle of broken promises must end, as it is not for our Government to simply decide the housing crisis is over because it suits them.
In the last 4 years we have had no less than two ‘once in a lifetime’ whitepapers on how the Government are going to transform home delivery, and new Housing Minister Gove has undertaken a complete U-turn on the planning reform Boris wholeheartedly committed to earlier this summer. At present, the pressure on our planning system is delaying construction and adding to cost, and this must be alleviated. We continue to see the high demand for new homes across our areas, and at Martyn Gerrard we’re working hard to play our part in increasing quality housing stock for the community, with new build developments such as Higbey Lodge and Lilia Mews.
Our brand-new website has also made searching for that property even smoother, and we’ve had positive feedback across the board. We have introduced a 48-hour head start for people registered with My MG on the website, where they will receive property alerts before they appear on Rightmove & Zoopla. We’ll also keep you updated with the latest market news and news about your local area. It’s certainly been a unique two years, but they have shown us the need for a home that meets your lifestyle and family set up is more important than ever. Looking forward, we can see a strong housing market in both sales and lettings continue into 2022 and beyond. Whatever you’re looking for we are here to help you with the next step on the property ladder, as well as help support our North London community get back on its feet in this post-pandemic world.
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.
Granville Road N4 FREEHOLD
Dario manages the team at Crouch End. He was born and bred in North London and has a special connection with the local area.
THE OWNERS LOVE
"Big, airy spacious rooms meant that even when all the children were at home we never felt cramped"
Oakfield Road N4 FREEHOLD
A double fronted 6 bedroom Victorian home which has been refurbished and extended by the current vendors.
THE OWNERS LOVE
“Sense of warmth, light and brightness throughout the house”
Redston Road N8 FREEHOLD
THE OWNERS LOVE
“We love our friendly neighbours and the community feel that living on Redston Road brings”
A four storey five double bedroom Victorian home with a gem of a 123 FT. south-facing garden. This four bedroom semi-detached house is a short walk from Alexander Palace. £1,350,000
£3,450 PCM
Oakfield Road N4
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• Very bright and spacious house
• Period features
£1,990 PCM
Wolseley Road N8
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• Period conversion
• Original period features
£7,000 PCM
Wolseley Road N8
• Walking distance to Finsbury Park and Haringey train station
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• Excellent condition
• South facing garden
£1,795 PCM
Ferme Park Road N8
• Located 20 minutes walk from Alexandra Palace and Park
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• Newly refurbished
• Close to Finsbury Park
• Good for local schools
• Period characteristics
Anthony joined Martyn Gerrard in 2004. He has experience in many of our areas having worked in North Finchley, Muswell Hill Crouch End and Highgate.
• Walking distance to Haringey train station
Mortgage rates are at the lowest they have been for a long time. This is a direct consequence of the Bank of England cutting the bank rate to a record low of just 0.1% - something that’s never been done before. This was introduced to help protect the economy as much as possible from the impact of the pandemic.
Whilst this isn’t set to last for much longer, even if interest rates were to rise again, they are unlikely to be as high as pre-pandemic levels.
Before you decide to go ahead and switch onto a new mortgage deal, it’s worth weighing up a few things first:
1. Check if your new lender is offering a fee-free mortgage (many lenders will write to you near the end of your current mortgage term and offer you a new deal to switch to), or if there is a product fee involved as this could counteract the savings you could have made by remortgaging.
Many choose to wait until their fixed rate deal is near the end before they look to remortgage. However, while it’s important to remortgage before your fixed rate ends, as you don’t want to fall onto a standard variable rate (SVR) and end up paying even more, you also don’t have to wait until your fixed rate ends before you can think about remortgaging - you can do this at any time.
2. There may be an early repayment charge on your current mortgage that you have to pay off before you can switch to a new deal. Again, this could outweigh the benefits of switching.
3. The lower your loan-to-value (LTV), the more mortgage deals that may be available to you.
4. Make sure you’re mortgage ready. Just because you have a mortgage already, doesn’t mean the same checks won’t be carried out when you apply for another one. Make sure your credit score is healthy as the lender will still perform the same affordability checks.
5. Consider speaking to a mortgage adviser. Our mortgage advisers understand the criteria that lenders are looking for and can compare mortgage deals to help find the right one for you.
If you’re going to remortgage before your fixed deal comes to an end, just be aware that you may have to pay an early repayment charge. This might outweigh the benefits of remortgaging, or it might still be worth going ahead, depending on your individual circumstances, but I will be able to weigh this up for you and make a recommendation, so please scan the QR code below for my Vcard and give me a call to see if I can save you some money.
If you want to explore whether you can remotgage, get in touch with us today. We have access to over 90 lenders and can search 12,000 mortgages, saving you time and taking the hassle out of doing it yourself.
Imagine technology so smart that it knows when your potential buyer or tenant is looking for a new home even before they do! The majority of property searches begin online, however some potential buyers have not started actively looking yet. These passive buyers account for an additional 51% of the market and that’s what makes so clever.
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creates up to 72 different versions of your property advert, tailoring messages and images to appeal to specific audiences.
On average, each of the 43 million users in the UK spends at least 4 hours a day on social media.
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High Road, East Finchley N2 9PN
Located south off Fortis Green is this outstanding detached double fronted Victorian Villa with off-street parking and large west-facing garden.
OWNERS LOVE £2,800,000
THE OIEO £1,550,000 £1,300,000
Chris joined Martyn Gerrard in 2008 as a Trainee Sales Negotiator. Now Senior Branch Manager, he gained experience working in various MG offices inluding Crouch End, Muswell Hill and
This 5 bedroom family residence offers a peaceful setting backing onto Coldfall Wood.
A six bedroom family home with west-facing garden located within the popular county roads.
66/68 High Road, East Finchley N2 9PN
£3,000 PCM
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Twyford Avenue N2
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• Close to Fortismere School
• Semi-detached
£2,800 PCM
East End Road N2
• Easy reach of East Finchley tube station
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• Off Street parking
• Open plan kitchen
£1,850 PCM
• Refurbished to very high standards
£1,750 PCM
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• Bright spacious rooms
• Modern galley kitchen
Leslie Road N2 Park Hall Road N2
• Direct access to a private south-facing rear garden
Suay
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• Period garden flat
• Off street parking
• Located close to Cherry Tree Woods and East Finchley tube station
Having worked in property for over 11 years where he enjoyed great success helping team development of managers and top negotiators, Suay has recently joined the team at East Finchley as Senior Lettings Manager.
A three double bedroom, three bathroom apartment spanning 1778sqft of lateral living space where all bedrooms and living room give access to private terrace.
"We went for a high specification"
Scott joined the Company in 2009 and has since been appointed as Senior Branch Manager in 2014. He has achieved NAEA Propertymark Technical Award in the Sale of Residential Property.
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Since its launch in 2005, YouTube has continued to grow in popularity. It is however, a common misconception that it is solely for millennials, with videos of screaming gamers! Although, it started as a fun hobby it has now become a powerhouse of original content for the most successful creators. This has led to media stars who can earn enormous income, the flip side is that these new media stars, (as a result of their followers) are particular eco and socially aware.
Mr. Beast, one of YouTube’s biggest humanitarians, is back with another ambitious project, this time to save the oceans. TeamSeas, also known as #TeamSeas is a global fundraising campaign set out to raise $30 million in order to remove 30 million pounds of plastic and rubbish from our seas, rivers and beaches by the end of 2021. Whilst also run by former NASA engineer and current YouTuber Mark Rober, the project has partnered up with Ocean Conservancy and The Ocean Clean-up. All donations made around the world to the website are being split between the two organisations. Please help them achieve their goal of rubbish removal by donating!
Every $1 removes 1 pound of trash Every £1 donated removes 1.33 pounds of rubbish
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Fishing equipment is thought to be some of the deadliest ocean rubbish and is difficult to recover. The Ocean Conservancy’s Global Ghost Gear Initiative has been attempting to remove this equipment from our oceans around the world for years, constantly on the search to identify ghost gear graveyards.
With your help TeamSeas will work closely with Ocean Conservancy, and its partners, to remove millions of pounds of plastic and debris from the beaches around the globe.
TeamSeas is encouraging you, the public, to help tackle this global issue by fighting side-by-side with them for a cleaner coast.
Trained experts grapple or float the discovered equipment to the surface, where it will then be hooked onto the boat cranes and lifted out of the ocean.
Recycling
TeamSeas are constantly working with local authorities to make sure fishing equipment is recovered and returned to local fishers.
Written by Lizzie Plumb Edited by Louis, Ethan & Zack Gerrard
Our rivers are a major source of ocean plastic pollution, with 1% of rivers accounting for almost 80% of pollution.
The Ocean Clean-up has developed technologies for river pollution called Interceptors. These have removed 2 million pounds of river debris to date! One of the key technology solutions, The Interceptor is solar powered and can collect any rubbish autonomously.
Although every river is different, together with local partners, The Ocean Clean-up team will first conduct research in order to determine the most effective way to clean the specific river.
TeamSeas are working with local authorities to make sure collected rubbish is disposed of in the correct way
The collected rubbish is taken to shore to be properly disposed of by the local waste management and then the clean-up continues.
Although the interceptors are not a permanent solution, they are viewed as a safety net until waste management on land improves. The Interceptors deployed by TeamSeas will continue to clean even after the campaign comes to an end.
“The plastic pollution problem is so big that no single solution will fix it at once. But we’ve got to start somewhere. “
Craig Thompkins
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.
Woodside Park Road N12 FREEHOLD
Currently arranged as two flats, is this substantial double fronted Edwardian property close to Woodside Park station, and North Finchley High Road.
"There is potential for off street parking at the front of the property"
Too many children seem to go to school undernourished and unfed, as a result donations to food banks have become all too important. Unfortunately, the need for food banks have become necessary, especially during school holidays. This is just one of the reasons the directors and staff of Martyn Gerrard decided that this is a cause they wished to champion.
Having been committed to helping those less fortunate since our inception in 1964, we believe it is vital to help local charities such as Food Bank Aid, North London Hospice and Noah’s Ark Hospice. Every one of our local branches has now become drop off points for donations to be distributed to 18 food banks across North London.
Any donations of either food or money, no matter how big or small, is encouraged and appreciated. However, most in demand is tinned food, long lasting fruit and veg and toiletries, amongst other items and not so many mice pies, which they get boxes of this time of year! The charity publishes weekly lists of items most in demand onto their social media platforms which is then re-posted onto all our own socials. So please make sure you are following your local branch.
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. The charity aims to make over 35 bespoke deliveries per week helping over 12,000 people in need each week.
Managing Director, Simon Gerrard, said “After such a tough year for so many, Food Bank Aid are providing an incredible lifeline across the areas Martyn Gerrard serves. This is why we are proud to announce that we have donated £1,500 for their ‘Festive Fundraiser’ which is on the 9th December. They are in desperate need of donations and we’d like to encourage all those within our local community to visit your nearest branch to donate!”
Jo Rosenblatt, Trustee at Food Bank Aid also added: “We are so grateful to Simon and the whole Martyn Gerrard team for offering up their local community branches to act as donation points for Food Bank Aid. We can’t do what we do without the support of people across the community and this will be vital in allowing us to gather even more desperately needed donations for those looking for a help hand to get through difficult times.”
Please help us help them by heading to your local Martyn Gerrard office and speaking to the team who will direct you to their designated donation box. Our branches stretch across North/North West London – you can find your local branch for donations here:
Written by Lizzie Plumbmartyngerrard.co.uk/branches
One of the most disturbing consequences of the pandemic has been the highlighting of how extensive food poverty is, not just in the UK as a whole, but specifically London.
Community is very important to us at Martyn Gerrard which is why we want to help support and promote our local areas, independent businesses.
When designing our new website, we made sure to place the community at the forefront of our designs, allowing you to find the best our areas have to offer as recommended by ‘your local community’.
Find out what makes each of our areas of North London so special, and why we love working and living here with our new feature, This will share your and our favourite places to eat, drink and shop, plus let you know of clubs, societies and events within the local community, showcasing what makes our part of London so unique.
has many local restaurants, shops etc. already listed on it for you to ‘like’ and comment on your favourite independent.
However “We need your help”, Please scan the QR code and tell us about your favourite shop, or restaurant and why you love them.
Once chosen and recommended, these businesses will receive a sticker, to put in their window. They will also have a special feature on the website, and will give you special offers.
We also want to provide information about the plethora of local societies and events happening locally, and towards the end of January, we will be launching an events calendar so you can know everything that’s going on in your area.
So again “We need your help”, please tell us about any local clubs or societies and their contact details so that we can add them and their events at the end of January.
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.
WE’VE NOTICED…
• Modern church conversion
• Unique detached triplex penthouse
Junction Road N19 Falkland Road NW5
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• Period conversion flat
• Original period features
• Perfectly positioned within walking distance to Tufnell Park and Archway tube stations
• Repainted throughout and offered in excellent condition
Dartmouth Park Avenue NW5
WE’VE NOTICED…
• Located close to Dartmouth Park
• Quiet side road
Torriano Avenue NW5
• Fully managed by Martyn Gerrard
• Close to Hampstead Heath
• Communal gardens with shared ownership between three flats
• Located close to Kentish Town rail station and Tufnell Park tube station
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Anthony joined Martyn Gerrard in 2004. He has experience in many of our areas having worked in North Finchley, Highgate, Muswell Hill and Crouch End. Apartment 1 1 1
MARLA LETTINGS MANAGER
The Ridgeway NW7
The Lodge is a modern home spanning 2801 SQ. FT. (260 SQ. M.), laid out across a single storey.
THE OWNERS LOVE
"I love the Californian styling with the blend of large open indoor areas”
Wise Lane NW7 FREEHOLD
A five double bedroom home with a south-facing garden with other benefits of a carriageway drive and swimming pool.
THE
"The home is walking distance to Arrandene open space and the Hertfordshire countryside"
Edgware HA8 FREEHOLD
A modern four bedroom with a landscaped garden and carriage driveway.
THE OWNERS LOVE
We will miss the Community, our neighbours are great there is a real community spirit.
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.
PHASE TWO HOMES STARTING FROM £1,250,000 - LAST 4 REMAINING -
An exclusive opportunity to live in a truly unique location. A collection of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments located within the meticulously restored Grade II listed mansion, former home to the legend Sir Thomas Lipton. The Yogo Group is renowned for their meticulous attention to detail when it comes to interior and all-round specification. All new build homes have been built to a remarkable specification, including Lutron mood lighting, Sonos sound system, underfloor heating and state of the art Italian kitchens and wardrobes.
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WARREN PRICE MNAEA
LAND & NEW HOMES MANAGER
4 Bedroom houses starting from £1,250,000
Nestled in the heart of Whetstone, Lilia Mews is a carefully considered terrace of just 10 homes set to the secluded rear of the Whetstone Square Development.
Overlooking North Middlesex Golf Course there are stunning views from the rear of the houses. Designed to incorporate natural light and family living each house has been carefully thought out to cater to everyday needs.
A great kitchen can make a home, so with luxury living in mind, each property benefits from bespoke kitchens with stone worktops and glass splashback, Bosch oven, electric induction hob and dishwasher appliances with soft close doors and drawers; a perfect entertaining space.
Secure Underground Car Park
Private Gymnasium
Concierge Service
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An exclusive gated development of 46 luxury apartments and 10 houses
300 Muswell Hill Broadway, Muswell Hill N10 2QR
THE OWNERS LOVE
"The huge ceilings and original cornicing, the sense of space and solidity"
Rowland has been involved in property throughout his working life. With over eleven successful years in the Muswell Hill area his local knowledge is key to his job.
85 Chase Side, Southgate N14 5BU
£1,500,000
The Close N14 FREEHOLD
Offering 2312 SQ. FT. (214.8 SQ.M.) is this well presented 6 bedroom family home on one of Southgate's prime residential roads, The Close.
THE OWNERS LOVE
"The light and airy open plan ground floor which flows seamlessly into the rear garden"
OIEO £1,280,500
Raj Phlora BRANCH MANAGER
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.
£1,375,000
£1,250,000
Friars Walk N14 FREEHOLD
A four-bedroom, two bathroom detached family home with a south-facing garden.
THE OWNERS LOVE
"It's a lovely neighbourhood and we've enjoyed living here for the past 14 years"
The Close N14 FREEHOLD
THE OWNERS LOVE
"Love the character & charm of the house which I will be sad to leave"
Ideally located for Ashmole Academy and other outstanding schools is this unique detached family home. £1,000,000 £550,000
SOUTHGATE | N14
85 Chase Side, Southgate N14 5BU
£3,000 PCM
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The Bourne N14
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• Modern Fixtures & Fittings
• Large Driveway & Spacious Garage
£2,900 PCM
• Moments from Groveland Park and Southgate tube station
Cranley Gardens N13
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• Edwardian end of terrace house
• Original features throughout
£3,250 PCM
• Close to Grovelands Park, Winchmore Hill and Palmers Green train stations
£1,900 PCM
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• Open Plan
• Set Over Three Levels
Chandos Avenue N14 Hampden Way N14
WE’VE NOTICED…
• Recently Refurbished
• Semi Detached House
• Modern fixtures & fittings Throughout
Greg Tsuman
MARLA LETTINGS DIRECTOR
Greg joined the company as a trainee in 2002 and then quickly progressed to become a Lettings Manager back in 2003. He was made a Director in 2010 and in 2015 became an equity shareholder in the company.
• Close to the Southgate tube station and Ashmole Academy
Higbey Lodge is a modern development of nine, newly built apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms (with the possibility to arrange a three bedroom as a four bedroom for HMO sharers). The block is set within the highly sought after and affluent surroundings of Oakleigh Park, just off Totteridge and Whetstone High Road.
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 apartments are ideal for owner occupiers, with many of the flats allowing help to buy, and excellent transport links to central London as well as many quality restaurants.
The development is also ideal as a by-to-let investment as it provides
● Great Location (Transport links)
● Legislative Compliance
● Guaranteed Return - 4% Yield
● Excellent Amenities
Our expert knowledge in the Buy-To-Let market, means we understand that returns currently far exceed what one would obtain by depositing money into the bank. At Higbey Lodge the developers will guarantee a 4% gross return for the first two years.
Get in touch to register your interest today.
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A secure gated five bedroom three bathroom family home, set in the heart of Totteridge.
Martyn Gerrard £1,400,000
Rowben Close N20
THE OWNERS LOVE House 4 D House 4 D Garden £750,000
MNAEA BRANCH MANAGER
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North Finchley, Muswell Hill and Barnet branches, Stewart is now the Branch Manager at Whetstone.
in 2021. Having Garden
A four bedroom 1930's semi-detached family home offered for sale in good condition throughout boasting off-street parking for two cars and a south-west facing garden.
OWNERS
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House 5 D 3 THE OWNERS LOVE 2 4 House House House Sherrards
WHETSTONE | N20
1286 High Rd, Whetstone N20 9HH
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PCM £1,600 PCM
Athenaeum Road N20
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• Recently decorated throughout
• Off street parking and garage
Jewellers Apartments N20
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• Open plan living
£4,000 PCM £1,800 PCM D C
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• 3 bedroom end of terrace house
• Off street parking
Friern Barnet Lane N20
House 3 E Garden Garden Private Garden
• Located close to Totteridge and Whetstone Underground Station
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• Underfloor heating in the kitchen
• In the heart of Whetstone close to Totteridge and Whetstone Station
• Modern bathroom with whirlpool bath and under floor heating
Andrew
Eleftheriou MARLA LETTINGS MANAGER
• Located moments from Totteridge and Whetstone Station.
Once again, Martyn Gerrard have been recognised at the two leading property award ceremonies.
In October we were awarded ‘Gold Winner’ for Sales and ‘Excellent’ in Lettings at the EA Masters. Each year, the EA Masters, supported by Rightmove, assess the UK’s 25,000 estate and letting agency branches. They carry out a “whole of market assessment” of the things that matter most to customers – marketing, service and results. The winners are among an elite group of estate agents that has achieved the performance standards necessary to be listed in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2022.
In November we are proud to have won three more awards at the prestigious Negotiator Awards, winning Silver for Best Estate Agent in London, Silver for Best Letting agent in the UK and Bronze for Best Estate Agent in the UK.
Held at the Grosvenor House on Park Lane and hosted by TV presenter and comedian Rob Beckett, these awards have become the most important for residential estate and letting agents. Open to every agent in the UK, The Negotiator Awards are judged by a panel made up of 21 industry leaders and property market experts from varied backgrounds and disciplines, recognising an agent’s achievements and offering to their clients and customers throughout the year.
Our newly updated state of the art website offers an array of features to make searching for your new home easier. Each property has its own video tour, so you can see what the property offers before booking a physical viewing – which you can also do through the website. Contacting us is easy, by phone, email, or video call.
You can refine and personalise your property search to make sure you receive the most suitable property as it becomes available. If you are regis tered with MY MG, these property notifications will come through to you 48 hours before the property appears on Rightmove or Zoopla, giving you a head start on anyone who are only registered with these portals.
The website also provides a great deal of local information including vid eo area guides and the latest local and national property market news,
Through our ‘Local Loves’ feature you can find out about the local busi nesses we love and local events that make our area of North London so special.
"There is much more to property management than fixing leaky taps, the legislation surrounding the lettings industry is changing at a fast pace. This is creating a minefield for some landlords that could lead to large fines if they are not compliant. We have put together below a few of the latest changes to give you a snippet on how the property industry is changing."
If you have any property queries, do not hesitate to call me...
1. From the 1st October 2021 The Section 21 notice period returned to what it used to be before the pandemic. Despite reports that there has been a 55% drop in evictions from section 21 notices, the government is still being lobbied for the abolishment of the so called no fault eviction.
2. EPC – we expect that from early 2025 the Energy Efficiency rating will need to be a C or better to let out your property. Now is a good time to review how energy efficient your property is and if needed make the relevant upgrades to meet the EPC rating and not pay over the odds when domestic energy assessors are rushed off their feet, as we saw recently with the EICRs and electricians
3. The smoke and carbon monoxide alarm (England) regulations 2015 has been amended. One of the main additions to the regulation is that it is mandatory for a carbon monoxide alarm to be installed in room with a fixed combustion appliance (excluding gas cookers).
4. Electric Vehicle chargers – From 2022 new legislation will require newly built homes in the UK to have electric vehicle charging points. The electric vehicle market is growing rapidly and we recommend installing an electric vehicle charger if you have the ability to do so. This will make your property more attractive to prospective tenants as the number of electric vehicles continue to climb.
5. HMO Licensing – Enfield council have introduced a selective licencing scheme to certain wards in their borough. This will mean that rental properties that are within these wards will require a selective licence (even if let out to a single occupant) and ensure that the property meets the criteria set out by the local government.
We understand the time it takes to keep on top of the everchanging lettings industry, if you would like to discuss managing your property please give us a call on 0208 343 4340 we would be happy to help.
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Paul Van Halle MARLA ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Martyn Gerrard offer a career where hard work is recognised and rewarded. We invest heavily in the training of our people to support their personal development as well as the Company’s. We pride ourselves on our collaborative management style where every employee can have a say and are encouraged to do so.
We make a habit of recognising and rewarding hard work and achievements at every level. At Martyn Gerrard we know that the better the training we provide our team, the better they are at their job.
Retaining a healthy work-life-balance is essential to us at Martyn Gerrard to ensure our teams are happy, fulfilled and can deliver the high standard of customer service.
These 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 showing and teaching, not only 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 new website for more information and full list of current MG careers opportunities:
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.
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