Property
Are you the winner of the best or worst office view?
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent A couple of months ago we featured a competition launched to find the best and worst office view around the world. Snapshots were wide and varied, with some of the best views including the open ocean from a yacht to the dramatic London skyline. On the flip side, some of the worst views included looking out onto a sodden oilrig to brick walls, air conditioning units and...
‘Rent Tent’ Advertised as Spare Room in London
By Grant Bailey (@GrantDBailey) The rise in the cost of renting in London has led to many enterprising tenants subletting rooms in their homes. One such household in Gipsy Hill have taken the concept one step further, however, pitching a tent in their living room to offer to interested lodgers. The ‘room’ will set you back £550pcm (excluding bills) but comes fully furnished with ‘drawers, sleeping stuff and a chair’. Boasting views of a nearby houseplant, the tent is pitched...
Tenancy disputes now the norm for renting Londoners
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent New research shows the growing number of tenancy disputes in London. Research conducted by Weroom.com found that 60 per cent of tenants have experienced a tenancy dispute - illustrating how tenancy disputes with landlords and letting agencies have become the norm for London renters. The research also revealed: 67 per cent of London renters do not know their legal rights. 53 per cent of non-Londoners decided to...
Seven Most Expensive Mistakes London Property Buyers Make
By Jeremy McGivern, founder of London’s internationally renowned property search agency, Mercury Homesearch It’s very easy to waste a lot of money when buying a property. You can buy a poor property, pay too much or throw money away by paying tax unnecessarily – in the worst cases, people do all three. Fortunately, avoiding these mistakes is very simple. Whether you're born and bred in London or if you’re based overseas, the London property market is rigged against buyers for...
Brits Throw Away Over £22,000 Worth of Items in their Lifetime
By Nathan Lee, TLE Correspondent A new study has found Brits throw away over £22,000 worth of items in their lifetime, with almost £3,500 worth of clothes and £2,000 worth of electrical goods binned. The poll of 2,000 adults found that an average 59 non-perishable items are flung out or given away every year despite being in good working order. Non-perishable items commonly flung from the house included CDs and DVDs, clothes that no longer appeal and toys that fall out of...
Many have the ‘Mary Berry Kitchen Effect’, new research reveals
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent It’s no surprise that a modern or open plan kitchen is the feature most likely to make a home more desirable to potential buyers. With the popularity of TV cookery shows, the influence of chefs make us want to spend more time in the kitchen. It’s the ‘Mary Berry Effect’ say some estate and letting agents polled by property portal OnTheMarket.com. The new research reveals that 43...
How to increase the value of your home
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent Selling your home for the price you want can be a struggle. And can you get a London price tag for your home without breaking the bank? From sprucing up the garden to replacing worn carpets and upgrading your bathroom suite, there are many ways to set your house apart from others – and get it sold. To increase the value of your home, knowing what you...
Top tips to get the most out of a show homes visit
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent For many, visiting show homes are a great way to get inspired and pick up some useful tips and ideas on how to optimise space in your home, make furniture fit and how best to incorporate current design trends into your home. And as the August bank holiday approaches, what better time to hit show homes, get inspired and explore the new communities. It’s a good opportunity...
Does Mayoral Candidate Rashid Nix have the Solution for the London Housing Crisis?
By Noy Shani Mayoral candidate and Green Party member Rashid Nix reckons he has the winning formula to beat the London housing crisis. Beaming with confidence in a recent talk in Denmark Hill, Southwark, Nix spoke enthusiastically about his mission. “There is a link between mental health, mental well-being and housing. The plan is deliverable and has already stirred some interest,” he said. The dreadlocked 49-year-old, who increased the Green Party’s support by 400 per cent in his constituency of Dulwich and...