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Northfields Christmas 2011 Opening Hours

Our opening hours over the festive period are:

Friday 23rd December - 9-5pm                 
Saturday Christmas Eve - closed                                      
Sunday Christmas Day - closed                      
Monday Boxing Day - closed              
Tuesday 27th December - closed 
Wednesday 28th December - 10-4pm            
Thursday 29th December - 10-4 pm     
Friday 30th December - 10-4pm 
Saturday New Years Eve (Sat) - closed           
Sunday New Years Day - closed          
Monday 2nd January - closed             
Tuesday 3rd January - 9-7pm   

Even when our offices are closed to allow our staff and customers to celebrate the holidays, our website www.northfields.co.uk is open 24/7. 

Use it to browse for properties to rent across West London. 

Or look for properties for sale in the West London area. 

You can see photos, floorplans, maps and even book a viewing online.  If you haven't already registered with us, you can even tell us about your property requirements by registering online, by clicking the link.   By registering you are insuring that when we get back into the office, we'll be able to keep you apprised of all the latest instructions so you won't miss out on the perfect property.

If you are thinking of selling or letting your property in the New Year, be the first in the queue to request your valuation, by requesting your free, no obligation valuation online,  Just click the link.   

Happy Holidays from Northfields!
 

Hot Area: Hammersmith

The Evening Standard recently spotlighted Hammersmith as its latest hot area.  According to the Evening Standard W6 is “one of the capital’s most sought-after postcodes. People tend to stay, so property is at a premium”.

Most neighbourhoods will either gives its residents the bustle and liveliness of crowds or the quiet  and solitude of an entirely residential neighbourhood, but Hammersmith has two faces that offer its residents the best of both worlds. 

Hammersmith is a busy centre with business at its heart.  Coca-Cola, L’Oréal and Disney are just three international companies which are based in W6.  Added to that, Hammersmith is West London’s busiest transport hub with people thronging through four different Zone 2 Tube lines (Hammersmith & City, District, Piccadilly, Circle Lines)  as well as the busy bus station.  Motorists crowd the streets of Hammersmith Broadway which gives them access to the M4. 

Hammersmith High Street is therefore very busy indeed.  Hammersmith Broadway is dominated by high street chains as is the King’s Mall shopping centres, but you will find more independent shops and restaurants along Shepherd’s Bush Road.

Hammersmith has a number of notable restaurants as well as lovely historic pubs, particularly appealing are those that line the Thames waterfront.

Entertainment is abundant in Hammersmith with the area serving as a centre for West London’s theatre and music scene.  Hammersmith is home to the Lyric, Riverside Studios and the Bush for theatre; the Hammersmith Apollo, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, and the Bush Hall for music.

However, behind all of the this movement and bustle is Hammersmith’s quieter side.  Residents can enjoy some beautiful green spaces, riverside walks, homely pubs, some of the capitals best private schools and streets full of period property.  In fact, the back streets of Hammersmith have the feel of an affluent country town.

The feel of Hammersmith attracts single professionals and professional couples who are attracted to the ease of the many transport links in Hammersmith.  Families tend to come and stay in W6 due to the high quality of the schools in the area.  Many people grow to love the community feel of the area.

Parents tend to look to establish themselves in Hammersmith to take advantage of the great schools on offer.  Three state primary schools are judged “outstanding” by the Government’s education watchdog, Ofsted: Brackenbury in Dalling Road, John Betts in Paddenswick Road, and St Peter’s in St Peter’s Road.

In addition there are two “outstanding” RC comprehensives: Sacred Heart (girls) in Hammersmith Road, which Tony Blair’s daughter Kathryn attended, and Cardinal Vaughan (boys, with girls in the sixth form) in Addison Road. Fulham Cross (girls 11 to 16) in Munster Road in nearby Fulham is also judged “outstanding”, as is William Morris, a sixth-form college, in St Dunstan’s Road.

For those parents who favour a private eductation no less than three of the capital’s top private schools are in Hammersmith: St Paul’s Girls’ (age 11 to18); Godolphin and Latymer (girls, age 11 to 18) and Latymer (mixed, age seven to 18). St Paul’s (boys 13 to 18) and its prep school Colet Court (boys age seven to 13) is across the river in Barnes. Bute House (girls age four to 11) is a popular girls’ prep school and Ravenscourt Park prep school (mixed, age four to 11) is non-selective.

Families will also seek out the green spaces in W6. Luckily in Hammersmith they will be spoilt for choice .  One of the most lovely stretches of the Thames runs through to Chiswick, and Strand-on-the-Green. Ravenscourt Park is a much-loved local park with lots of winding pathways to explore with a small lake complete with an island, ducks, swans and geese. Should the kids fall foul of fowl there are 3 separate kids play areas, all with different activities including a zip wire, tyre swings and great climbing frames. Plus there is a huge paddling pool and a sandpit. There are dog-free, dog-specific and general areas. Basketball court, football pitch, tennis courts, and even a beautifully kept bowling green entertain the sporting sorts. For those who prefer quiet there is a walled scented garden with shaded benches. Added to that there is a garden centre and cafe. The park is easily accessible to Ravenscourt Park tube station.

Properties in Hammersmith are predominantly Victorian with some Georgian properties thrown into the period mix. Properties like this one bedroom conversion flat in the highly sought after Brackenbury Village area that Northfields has just sold (subject to contract) are typical of the area.

 
As is typical of W6, desirable properties like this, do sell quickly, so as a buyer you need to be prepared to offer and proceed in the sale quickly.  As the Evening Standard article points out "Family houses in particular are much in demand. So few people are moving that we are now getting record prices for three- and four-bedroom homes, with several families chasing each house".

Of course, there is always the option to rent property in Hammersmith to decide if the likes of W6 is for you.

If you have a property to sell or let in Hammersmith, Northfieds would be happy to give you an up-to-date, no obligation valuation of your property.  Call our office at 0208 740 8833 to schedule the most convenient time for you or request your valuation online by clicking the link.

 

New Branch of Northfields Estates in Paddington

Northfields had a banner year in 2010.  Winning multiple industry awards including the ultimate industry accolade by being crowned as the Gold winner of Best London and Best UK category at the 2010 Estate Agency of the Year Awards. 

New Office

In the first months of 2011, Northfields has a head start with continuing its practice of growth, innovation and excellence, by opening a brand new office in Paddington.  Northfields currently has 4 other offices in West London at Northfield Avenue, on Pitshanger Lane, in Ealing Broadway and a further office in Askew Road, Shepherd's Bush.  The fifth and latest branch is situated Paddington at 16 Spring Street, London W2.

The Area

Paddington is a very exciting area of Central London, falling within the borough of the City of Westminster. 

Transport

Part of what makes Paddington so attractive is the very important landmark - Paddington Station.  Living in Paddington means that one of London's major transport hubs is on your doorstep.  The Paddington Express takes you to London Heathrow airport in 15 mins every 15 mins. Plus, Paddington Station offers excellent rail links, to West Country and will also feature a Crossrail station when the east-west rail service opens in 2017.  The W2 postcode is served by no less than five different underground lines (Circle, District, Bakerloo, Hammersmith & City and the Central Lines).  Even if public transportation is not your primary mode of travel, Paddington sits on the A40(M), one of the main transport routes in and out of the capital.  It is interesting to note that despite its central location the area lies outside the congestion zone above the A40 and within below the A40.

Regeneration

Recently Paddington has undergone major regeneration in the Paddington Basin area thanks to a major project called Paddington Waterside aimed at redeveloping the former railway and canal land.

Property Types

The majority of properties are contemporary residential developments at the Paddington Basin, period houses and portered apartments near London’s West End. Paddington and Bayswater offer a wide range of properties, something for everyone.

The short commute into central London attracts first time buyers and buy–to-let investors alike, while larger homes are situated in the Little Venice, Westbourne Green areas, offer families good space. More affordable property can be found within the Bayswater area, where there are larger houses converted into flats and ex-local authority houses.

Property in the Area?

So if you are dealing with residential properties to buy or let in that area, pop in and find out how we can help you. But don't take our word for it, read some testimonials on The Best of Ealing site to see what our customers say about us.

Check out the properties Northfields currently has available for let in Paddington here.  Or call our new office in Paddington on 020 7402 6554 to register your details or to request your free valuation.

Could Street-Level Crime Website Drive Down Property Values?

In the first week of February a new website was launched, Police.uk, where users can view the number of crimes, including robberies, burglaries and violent crime at street level using a postcode or street name.  However, it begs the question, could the website have an unwanted side effect on house prices?

The new site was so popular at its launch that it was receiving up to five million hits an hour, or some 75,000 a minute, according to the Home Office.  Home Secretary, Theresa May said the new website was designed to give real facts on crime and anti-social behaviour and make police more accountable.

However, Nigel Lewis, property analyst at Findaproperty.com, was worried about the effect that the data on the website might have on the property market.  The Guardian newspaper quoted Mr. Lewis saying: "On the face of it, online crime maps are a brilliant idea akin to the neighbourhood watch schemes launched during the 1980s, but they are also dangerous for the housing market.

"In the same way school catchment areas have skewed property markets around the UK and created 20% uplifts around good schools, so these maps could drive down prices in crime-stricken streets and postcodes."

The Home Secretary was quoted by the BBC saying that she expected the public reaction to be positive and denied the information could increase fear or drive down house prices in some areas.

The Guardian sited a 2004 study by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) which found that more crime in a London neighbourhood does translate to lower house prices. Surprisingly, the research reveals that it is relatively minor anti-social but highly visible crimes like graffiti and vandalism that have the largest negative effects on house prices, because they are seen as signs of deeper problems of neighbourhood social disorder. These visible signs of crime and disorder will also encourage people to vacate an area and put off potential home buyers.

Historically, a higher incidence of burglary has in the past done nothing to lower prices, but perhaps this can be attributed to the fact that incidents of burglary were not immediately visible when viewing a property.  However,some argue that the arrival of this website will make local burglary statistics much more visible and could alter the historical disregard for burglary incidents.

However not all property experts agree that the street-level crime website will have such a negative impact.  for example, Nick Leeming, commercial director at property website Zoopla.co.uk, said the new service will "surprise the few who have not fully done their homework", but would not have a huge impact on house prices because "most people who are looking to buy are more than likely to have researched the area that they want to move to and have a good idea about the level of crime there". He added that "any information that helps the buyer, seller, renter or property professional make good property-related decisions is helpful".

Other members of the property sector have a more cautious approach, including David Dalby, a director at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.  It is not surprising that a surveying organisation would be interested in greater transparency for buyers when Mr. Dalby said: "RICS welcomes any improved consumer information which allows homebuyers to make more informed decisions. However, taken out of context these crime statistics could have an effect on house prices.

Crime Information Was Already Available

What may surprise people is that much of this information was already available.  First of all, your conveyancing solicitor would have turned up this information in environmental searches during your property transaction.  Added to that there were already websites in existence that showed local crime statistics, such as UpMyStreet which can take your location and compare it to national statistics.  UpMyStreet also gives statistics on schools, transport, average incomes and more so that buyers and tenants can fully vet a new area before moving in.

Another factor to remember is that if you are buying in an urban area like London, you will be very hard pressed to find a crime free area.  Even in affluent postcodes there will be crime, although it may be a different type of crime.  Also keep in mind that in London it is very common to have an affluent areas directly bordered by a much less affluent area which may very well affect crime levels.

Street-level crime websites may very well increase some people's anxiety, but what is reassuring to know is that crime levels are dropping in London.  The latest statistics from the Metropolitan police state that:

Overall gun crime fell by 16.6% during Apr-Dec 2010 compared to Apr-Dec 2009
Residential burglary fell by 4.7%
During Apr-Dec there were 3,104 fewer incidents of violence with injury compared to 2009
There was a 29% decrease in road fatalities, which is the equivalent of 40 fewer deaths
There were 4,832 fewer total notifiable offences in Apr-Dec 2010 than in the same period in 2009

Once the intial excitement over the new street-level website dies down, it is very likely that house hunters will continue to buy or rent houses as they have always done.  People will continue to ask an estate agent to find them "a house with 3 bedrooms and a garden for £400,000".  Can you imagine asking instead for "a house in an area where house burglary is at least 2% below average".  Seems unlikely, doesn't it?

Capitalise on the Royal Wedding in our Capital

When you heard about the impending nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton, did you run right out and start buying memorial tea towels and mugs bearing the young couple's faces?  Or did you want to bury your head in the sand and start humming loudly so as to drown out any talk of the wedding plans?  Either way, have you considered that as a resident of London you could make some money from the royal wedding?

FindaProperty conducted a survey and found that London homeowners could earn £100 million by competing with the capital’s hotels during the weekend of the Royal Wedding.  According to the findings of the report one in four London homeowners are considering renting out part or all of their homes for the weekend of the April 28 ceremony.

What sort of money could be made from your London property?

Well, the survey found the average price people are willing to let out a spare room for is £38 per night. Three-quarters of those planning on capitalising on the royal wedding are planning to charge less than £50 a night, with five per cent planning to charge £100 per room a night and a very ambitious one per cent are rivalling London’s top hotels, charging over £300 a night.

Most people opening up their London homes to fans of the royal couple are offering to let out a single spare room.  If you are the type who is rather sick of hearing about Wills and Kate you might prefer to vacate your home for the duration of the event and rent out your whole property - more than a quarter of the respondents to FindaProperty's survey said that  they are considering doing just that.  A further four per cent are looking to let out three or more of the rooms in their homes.

It's a great way to make money from your property.  You could say that you can have your cake and eat it too!

Thinking of letting out your property for the longer term?  Let our award winning lettings team get your property making money well beyond the weekend of the royal wedding, call us on 0208 567 6660 or request a free, no obligation valuation here.

Source: Open your doors to the Royal Wedding guests http://blog.findaproperty.com/general/open-doors-royal-wedding-guests/#ixzz1C9Fkleby
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Hot Area: West Kensington and Brook Green

One of the best ways to get ahead when buying property is to look for areas that are not at yet at the pinnacle of their popularity, but are headed in that direction - West Kensington is one of those areas. Sitting west of Holland Park, east of Hammersmith, north of Fulham and south of Shepherd’s Bush, West Kensington is outshone by its lustrous neighbour, Kensington, but is poised to take up its crown as one of "the" areas to live in.

The Evening Standard Homes & Property recently spotlighted the area and said "Away from the roaring traffic along the Hammersmith and Talgarth roads, there are streets of large houses — now mostly broken up into large and spacious flats — mansion flats, and two- and three-storey mainly Victorian houses." 

This two bedroom, first floor apartment in Lower Addison Gardens that Northfields currently has for sale is a good example of the beautiful properties that the area has to offer.  Click the link to read more about this two bedroom apartment for sale in West Kensington.

 

The Evening Standard went on to say, "Away from these busy thoroughfares, there are schools, gastropubs and small parades of independent shops; and in the south-east corner, the eventual redevelopment of the 77-acre Earls Court exhibition centre will bring a new high street, four new mini villages and as many as 8,000 new homes."

As a general guide, houses in West Kensington sell for around £700 and £800 per square foot, with the best roads around the Brook green area fetching as much as £1,000 per square foot.

Why move to West Kensington?

You'll get more for your money- people move to West Kensington from Notting Hill and Kensington to get more space for their money

Good schools- Brook Green in particular has the best schools and is much in demand with families as a result.  The best-performing state primary schools are Larmenier and Sacred Heart RC on Brook Green, and St Augustine’s RC on Disbrowe Road, both rated “outstanding” by the government watchdog Ofsted. Avonmore on Avonmore Road is rated “good with outstanding features”.

Bute House in Luxemburg Gardens is a private girls’ prep school from ages four to 11 and Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert,  in Brook Green is a private French primary school. Two top private schools are a big attraction. St Paul’s Girls’ School in Brook Green is one of the country’s top girls’ schools, while Latymer is a popular mixed school with a prep school.

There are two top-performing Catholic comprehensive schools: Sacred Heart High for girls in Hammersmith Road and Cardinal Vaughan in Addison Road.

Great transport links - West Kensington is bordered on all sides by Underground stations.  Barons Court is on the District and Piccadilly lines; West Kensington, Kensington Olympia and West Brompton are on the District line.  Nearby Shepherd’s Bush is on the Central line and Hammersmith is on the Hammersmith and City, Circle, District and Piccadilly lines. Shepherd’s Bush, Kensington Olympia and West Brompton stations are London Overground with trains to Clapham Junction (10 minutes). All stations are in Zone 2 and an annual railcard is £1,032.

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French community- French families come for Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert, a French primary school, on Brook Green. The Brook Green Book Shop on Blythe Road even stocks French books, so this area will provide a sense of community for French families. 

Lots of rental properties available- Tenants, especially young sharers, like the large flats on Sinclair Road and Barons Court.  The mansions on Fitzjames Avenue are some of the largest purpose-built flats in the capital

Staying power - Despite the high percentage of renters, families who settle around Brook Green or in the large mansion flats tend to stay and enjoy the quiet anonymity and stability of the place.

Conservation areas- If you love period properties, West Kensington contains a number of conservation areas and groups of interesting listed buildings. There are the famous listed St Paul’s Studios along Talgarth Road. Lesser known are the artists’ studios in Margravine Road, while there is a small artist’s house designed by CFA Voysey, the Arts & Crafts architect, in St Dunstan’s Road.  An up and coming area is in the Dorcas conservation area - a small enclave of mid-Victorian, three-storey, flat-fronted houses south of Hammersmith Road and west of North End Road. Houses on roads such as Vernon and Southcombe Streets rarely come on to the market but when they do, expect to pay around £750,000.

Green Spaces - The beautiful Holland Park is not far and the Thames is a 10-minute walk away for Sunday strolls. There are small areas of green space at Brook Green and Normand Park on Lillie Road.

Shopping and Restaurants- West Kensington is full of interesting independent shops and restaurants particularly around Brook Green on Blythe Road and Shepherd’s Bush Road.  For more mainstream, chain shops there is the imposingly large Westfield Shopping Centre at Shepherd’s Bush (central London’s largest shopping centre).  Hammersmith town centre also has the usual high street shops.

What postcodes to look out for?

W14 is the West Kensington and Olympia postcode, although part of much-wealthier Holland Park is also W14; Brook Green is in W6.

What will change in the area?

There are currently no new developments on the market. The redevelopment of the Earls Court exhibition centre over the next 20 years will change the nature of the area, with more than 8,000 new homes expected.

If you were worried about a recent rumour that Chelsea Football Club was thinking of building a 60,000-seat stadium on the site, don't be, as the rumour has been denied.

Who is the Council?

West Kensington is in Conservative controlled Hammersmith and Fulham — Band D council tax for the 2010/11 year is £1,121.60.

How much will it cost?

Hometrack reports the following averages:

Buying: West Kensington
One-bedroom flat: £315,000
Two-bedroom flat: £449,000
Three-bedroom flat: £659,000
Four-bedroom house: £923,000
Five-bedroom-plus house: £1.1 million

Renting in West Kensington
One-bedroom flat: £280 to £350 a week
Two-bedroom flat: £375 to £500 a week
Two-bedroom house: £500 to £650 a week
Three-bedroom house: £695 to £1,000 a week

 If you would like to buy in West Kensington, click here to view all the properties Northfields has for sale or register your details with us online so that we can alert you as soon as your ideal property comes up for sale.

To view properties for let in West Kensington click here to view all the properties that Northfields has available for rent or register online to get notified as soon as a property becomes available.

Already own a property in West Kensington that you would like to sell or rent?  Request yoru free, no obligation valuation online here.

Is It Worth Moving Up North to Get a Cheaper Property?

If you have family or friends who live in the North you will probably have experienced the profound sense of disgust when they tell how much they bought their property for, particularly if you are used to the cramped conditions and high prices in London.  But is it worthwhile to jack in your London job, sell your property and move North?  Consider some pros and cons.

Cons

1.  The upheaval - Moving house is stressful as it is, but if you are moving longer distances there will be added costs and more difficulty in even doing basic things such as viewing prospective properties.  The change will be particularly hard if you have childrens' schools and partners' jobs to consider.

2.  Less economic security - The Guardian recently reported that in a public spending cuts study, commissioned by the BBC, northern regions, including Middlesbrough, Mansfield and Stoke-on-Trent, are the least resilient to economic shocks, and places in the south, in particular Surrey, are most able to withstand them.

3.  Higher Arrears Rates in the North - Given the lack of economic certainty it is not a surprise that ratings agency Standard & Poor's said that rising unemployment and falling house prices means arrears among mortgage borrowers in the north are nearly 25% higher than in the south.

4.  Higher Job Losses- With the Coalition's government's austerity measures we all know that many public sector workers face being made redundant.  In fact, it is predicted that the axing of public sector jobs will hit the north hardest. In fact, it will only be in the north that unemployment will hit 10% in the next five years, according to the Centre of Economic and Business Research.

5.  Fewer jobs available - There are also fewer private sector job opportunities in the north: the Centre for Cities says that for every extra private sector job created in the north and the midlands between 1998 and 2008, 10 were created in London and the south.

6.  Lower Salaries - According to the Office of National Statistics, the average gross disposable household income per head is £19,000 in London; £16,800 in the south-east and £14,700 in the south-west. In the north-west it is £13,380 and £12,500 in the north-east.

Pros

1.  Outgoings are lower in the North - Although Londoners may enjoy higher salaries they also lose more in rent or mortgage payments, travel, and living expenses.

2.  House Prices are Lower - The average house price in London is £259,749 and £223,983 in the south-east, according to Halifax, which puts the average home at £122,181 in the north-west, and £124,152 in Yorkshire and Humberside.  So certainly a move to the North will mean a larger home.

Beware however, some areas in the North are pricier such as South Manchester, Cheshire, and Harrogate.

The Bottom Line

 If you are moving to a job that is assured, the lifestyle rewards can be rich. There is still a huge difference in house prices between south and the north, says Martin Ellis chief economist at Halifax. "It's a bigger difference than there is in salaries," he adds. "You're likely to make a profit if you move."

If you have decided to up sticks and move North, Northfields Estates can still help.  As a member of the Home Sale Network Northfields Estates has proudly been hand picked by Cartus, the premier provider of global relocation. Each year Cartus relocates over 130,000 families, to over 160 countries worldwide. With nearly 30 years experience of the UK property market, Cartus knows what makes a good estate agent.

Cartus uses Network members to help buy and sell homes for relocating families. The Network is highly selective and membership is based on certain criteria being met such as quality of service, local knowledge and professionalism resulting in membership being approved on an invitation basis only.

If you are selling your property here in London we can give you a free valuation for your home - request your valuation online here or call 0208 840 6666.

And if you are buying in the North we can still help by referring you to a reliable agent in your chosen area.  Call 0208 840 6666 or contact our Relocations Manager Shellie Ross at shellie.ross@northfields.co.uk for help with your big move.

 Would you consider making a move North to get a bigger and cheaper property?

 

Ealing: Where the TV Types Hang Out According to the Guardian

It is very interesting to see how others view where you live and work.  The Guardian recently featured Ealing and gave the case for and against the West London borough where Northfields has three of its offices.  According to the Guardian, Ealing is the area where:

 "TV types live if they can't stomach Acton, can't afford Chiswick, but aren't quite ready for a barn conversion in Godalming. Thing is, TV's idea of "ordinary suburb" is, offscreen, rather posh. I mean, a Carluccio's for a sandwich bar? Still, Ealing's air of undemanding pleasantness is just the remedy after a day gawping at Adrian Chiles through the wrong end of a camera."

 Find out what else the Guardian had to say about the Queen of the Suburbs here.

If you fancy renting a property in Ealing click here to see the properties Northfields has to available to rent.

If you are in the market to buy a property in Ealing click here to see the properties Northfields has for sale.

Just be prepared to run into a TV type or two.

Five to View: Properties for Sale in Fielding School Catchment Area

If you have children, getting them into the right school catchment area is very likely to one of your highest priorities when searching for a property to buy.  At Northfields we are very aware of local school catchment areas and those schools which are the most sought after.  Buying property in a good school catchment area is not only an investment in your child's education but also a sound financial investment - read this article about the Value of a Good School Catchment Area for more info.

In our Northfields Avenue office, one of the schools that is most in demand is Fielding Primary School.  Here are five properties in the Fielding Catchment area:

1.  One Available Immediately

 
A rare opportunity to acquire a two bedroom house with an array of period features located moments from Northfields tube station (Piccadilly Line). This property has a very cosy feel with a lounge, separate dining room leading to the open plan kitchen, two bedrooms, loft storage and bathroom.  The large garden is sure to charm families. This property features many of its original features and is available for immediate possession. Located in the heart of Northfields, the property is a short walk to the shops, restaurants and amenities of Northfields Avenue and most importantly within the popular Fielding School catchment.

 The Property for sale:  2 bedroom period house

Where:  Cranmer Avenue, Ealing W13

The Price:  £437,500

Click on the link to see more photos, floorplans and information on this two bedroom  property for sale in the Fielding School Catchment area or to book your viewing online.

2.  One with Bright and Beautiful Interior

 
Although the exterior of this two bedroom end of terrace property is certainly lovely, particularly the rear garden, it is the breathtaking interiors that really stand out in this property.  The front reception has been cleverly opened to the kitchen/diner, enhancing the feeling of light and space. The fireplace, stripped wooden flooring and sash windows together with the modern contemporary detail make this period home bright and inviting. The two double bedrooms, both light and bright and the contemporary bathroom are located on the first floor providing ample accommodation and space.   This property is located within the Fielding school catchment and moments from Northfield Avenue

The Property for sale:  2 bedroom end of terrace house

Where:  Balfour Road, Ealing W13

The Price:  £430,000

Click on the link to see more photos, floorplans and information on this 2 bedroom  property for sale in the Fielding School Catchment area or to book your viewing online.

3.  One with Four Bedrooms and Lots of Space

 
 
Large family homes in the Fielding School Catchment area are rarely offered to the market, making this period home a rare gem.  If it is space for your family that you are after this lovely four double bedroom family home certainly has it.  To start with, there is the lovely landscaped garden, two balconies and a detached garage.  Welcome your visitors and family into the large entrance hall, before going through to the spacious South Facing reception room.  Spread out into the dining room with double French doors leading to the garden, or meander into the large fitted kitchen with separate utility room.  There is plenty of space with the four double bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first and second floors.  Lancaster Gardens is a quiet tree line road between Northfield Avenue (Piccadilly line tube station) and Ealing Broadway (Central/District line tube stations), and is moments to the open spaces of both Walpole and Lammas Parks.

The Property for sale:  4 bedroom period house

Where:  Lancaster Gardens, Ealing W13

The Price:  £685,000

Click on the link to see more photos, floorplans and information on this four bedroom  property for sale in the Fielding School Catchment Area or to book your viewing online.

4.  One with Two Bedrooms and Two Receptions

 
This immaculately presented two bedroom terraced home is situated in a sought after tree-lined road moments to the shops, restaurants and Piccadilly line tube station in the Northfields area of Ealing.  With two spacious reception rooms, modern fitted kitchen with conservatory, two double bedrooms and a stylish bathroom there is plenty of space to enjoy inside.  With the front garden and a lovely South Facing rear garden with decking area and lawn area there is also plenty of outdoor space.

 The Property for sale:  2 bedroom  house

Where:  Balfour Road, Ealing W13

The Price:  £575,000

Click on the link to see more photos, floorplans and information on this two bedroom  property for sale in the Fielding School Catchment Area or to book your viewing online.

5.  One with Residential and Commercial Space

  
Finding a property in the Fielding School Catchment area is hard enough, but finding a freehold property combining superb living accommodation with a leased commercial shopfront is really very exceptional.  The residential parts are spread over three floors and comprise of a stunning and very spacious downstairs kitchen/diner, separate cloakroom and private entrance.On the first floor there is a large  reception room (extended third bedroom),a stylish family bathroom and double bedroom.  The loft has been converted to provide a large master bedroom with ensuite shower room. There are generous storage facilities throughout.  Further benefits include front and rear entrances, with a well established 40’ South facing garden.  Located along the most attractive stretch of popular Northfield Avenue with a variety of shops, restaurants and transport facilities (Piccadilly line tube) and within the excellent Fielding School catchment.   

The Property for sale:  2 bedroom residentail and commercial property

Where:  Northfield Avenue, Ealing W13

The Price:  £450,000

Click on the link to see more photos, floorplans and information on this two bedroom property for sale in the Fielding School Catchment Area or to book your viewing online.

Buying a property within the Fielding school catchment area can be bit difficult as the properties are so much in demand that they sell much more quickly than others, so you need to book viewings quickly and be prepared to make a decision about offering for the property.  So call our Northfields Avenue office now on 0208 840 6666 to book your viewing. 

We also advise that if finding a property in a specific school catchment area is your goal that you register with us either online or by calling one of our offices so that we can notify you when suitable properties are offered for sale. 

Is London heading for a double-dip recession?

Following Dennis Turner’s, Chief Economist at HSBC Bank, speech at the Ealing Chamber of Commerce, Northfields Estate Agents’ Managing Director and President of the Chamber, Richard Palfreeman comments: “The government have difficult choices to make and seem determined to see them through."

                                            Dennis Turner, Chief Economist at HSBC Bank

Dennis Turner gave the assembled business leaders what Richard Palfreeman thought to be “the here and now and addressing the issues affecting each and every one of us, our businesses and the ultimate impact on our economy in layman’s terms.” Questions covered were whether the slashing of budgets too viciously whilst not investing, was enough to keep our economy rolling or the most burning questions on whether we are heading for a double dip recession?

Richard says of the experience: “Dennis Turner is an economic legend. In challenging times like these, economic gurus such as Dennis Turner are in serious demand. As the Chief Economic Adviser for HSBC, Dennis is a rare breed and highly sought after. He heads a team advising bankers on economic trends both within industry sectors and at national and international level.” In a personal capacity, Dennis Turner was one of a small number of private sector economists who advised the pre-Blair Labour Party, retaining high level Government contacts.

Richard Palfreeman felt that Dennis’ speech was excellent and “confirmed our own sense that the housing market is not going to be affected in West London to the same extent as areas in the country, which are particularly dependent on public sector jobs.”  

In challenging times like these, it is good to see that “there is still demand in buying property in West London, with its good transport links and schools”, Richard Palfreeman observes further though, ”that people are constrained by lack of available finance. The real issue is not a lack of demand but the availability of mortgages. Though we do not wish to see a return to unsustainable lending, for the market to recover fully, we would like to see a return to sensible lending to First Time Buyers at 85% - 90% of loan to value.“

With the government and HSBC forecasting the economy to grow by 1.4% next year, the likelihood of a double dip recession is rescinding. And the current lack of competition in mortgage markets is causing the housing market to be artificially low.

For more information or advice on your mortgage and property needs call one of our friendly team members today on 020 8840 6666.