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STUNNING NEW DEVELOPMENTOF FIVE CONTEMPORARYTOWNHOUSES

sisters avenue, sw11

Family room living room study kitchen master bedroom suite 4 futher bedrooms (1 with ensuite shower room) family bathroom utility room 2 guest cloakrooms garden from 239 sq m(2,573 sq ft) to 256 sq m (2,763 sq ft) EPC = B

Price from 1.725 million Freehold

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EXCEPTIONAL DOUBLE FRONTEDFAMILY HOUSE WITH OFF-STREET PARKING

trinity road, sw18

Double reception room kitchen family room study 4 bedrooms family bathroom utilityroom/cloakroom cellar 114 ft x 40 ft south-westfacing garden off-street parking 203 sq m (2,185 sq ft) EPC = E

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Savills WandsworthEmma [email protected]

020 8877 1222

Guide 2.75 million Freehold

Sitting room dining room study 5 bedrooms (2 en suite, 1 with dressing room) bedroom 5/nanny room with kitchen family bathroom cellar 113ft south west-facing garden off-street parking 329 sq m (3,550 sq ft) EPC = E

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020 8673 4111

STUNNING NEW DEVELOPMENTOF FIVE CONTEMPORARYTOWNHOUSES

sisters avenue, sw11

Family room living room study kitchen master bedroom suite 4 futher bedrooms (1 with ensuite shower room) family bathroom utility room 2 guest cloakrooms garden from 239 sq m(2,573 sq ft) to 256 sq m (2,763 sq ft) EPC = B

Price from 1.725 million Freehold


020 8877 1222

EXCEPTIONAL DOUBLE FRONTEDFAMILY HOUSE WITH OFF-STREET PARKING

trinity road, sw18

Double reception room kitchen family room study 4 bedrooms family bathroom utilityroom/cloakroom cellar 114 ft x 40 ft south-westfacing garden off-street parking 203 sq m (2,185 sq ft) EPC = E

Guide 1.885 million Freehold 1savills.co.uk


020 8877 1222


Sitting room dining room study 5 bedrooms (2 en suite, 1 with dressing room) bedroom 5/nanny room with kitchen family bathroom cellar 113ft south west-facing garden off-street parking 329 sq m (3,550 sq ft) EPC = E

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Severus Road, SW11 435 pwA spacious top floor split level flat a short walk from Clapham Junction. The flat comprises of a good size reception with wooden floors, modernkitchen breakfast room, two double bedrooms one bathroom, one showerroom and a large roof terrace. EPC-D

Bevin Square, SW17 525 pwStunning modern house in a gated development with off street parkingand garage. The house has a large reception room, kitchen breakfastroom, two double bedrooms with ensuites, third double bedroom, onefurther shower room and utility room. EPC-C

Freshford Street, SW18 647 pwA lovely four double bedroom Victorian house located within a shortwalk of Earlsfield train station. The house features a bright and spaciousreception, large modern fitted kitchen and breakfast room, one bath-room, one shower room and a private garden. EPC-D

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Severus Road, SW11 435 pwA spacious top floor split level flat a short walk from Clapham Junction. The flat comprises of a good size reception with wooden floors, modernkitchen breakfast room, two double bedrooms one bathroom, one showerroom and a large roof terrace. EPC-D

Bevin Square, SW17 525 pwStunning modern house in a gated development with off street parkingand garage. The house has a large reception room, kitchen breakfastroom, two double bedrooms with ensuites, third double bedroom, onefurther shower room and utility room. EPC-C

Freshford Street, SW18 647 pwA lovely four double bedroom Victorian house located within a shortwalk of Earlsfield train station. The house features a bright and spaciousreception, large modern fitted kitchen and breakfast room, one bath-room, one shower room and a private garden. EPC-D

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QIs there a peak time in the year when it is best to market my property for rent and if so, when?Colin Gilbert, lettings manager for Hamptons Battersea and Wandsworth, replies ...

AThe short answer would simply be the summer, but not surprisingly it is rather more complicated than that. The rental market in London

is consistently active throughout the year. People are always looking to move due to preference or necessity, and there is never a shortage of potential tenants. There will be key points in the year where demand hits highs and the summer months are definitely among the best. This comes down to a number of factors:

Firstly, and most predominantly in SW11, school terms: families especially want to be settled into their new homes before the start of the school year, so they will be actively looking around June or July to make sure they are moved in for September.

Secondly, a large number of corporate relocations occur in the summer months providing an influx of quality tenants with healthy budgets. Both of these factors form a rental cycle, with a large number of tenancies running for one to two years ending at a similar time of the year.

This results in competition for the most popular properties and it is not uncommon to have multiple offers at the height of the summer, and even offers that come in over asking price an obvious bonus for the owner.

Ultimately, a good lettings agent will always have the marketing reach and network of offices to ensure your property can be let as efficiently and at the best price possible all year round. But if you are thinking of letting your property in the near future, this is the prime time to speak to an agent and make hay while the sun shines.

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contentsNEWS AND FEATURES

8Market View Sealed bids. Lack of stock is creating lively competition for key properties, reports Cheryl Markosky.

8Village Vibe Balham and Clapham. We take a guided tour of its main attractions, top streets, best schools and shops.

26Heads-Up Embassy move. Developer confirms a deal that will see the Dutch leave Hyde Park Gate for Nine Elms.

43Exclusively South Traditional and modern. A grand design in Putney succeeds without getting too personal.

52Money Perfect boost. The Governments new Help to Buy scheme could make a real different, reports Duncan Farmer.

52Mortgages Check out the facts, figures and interest rates in our current best buys. 54The Project Brand new world. An uninspiring 1960s property has been replaced with a contemporary suitcase house.

56New Homes Update Fierce competition. Many development sites are attracting multiple bids, reports Darren Baker.

66Events Five of this months best shows and events around South for your diary.133Exclusively Country Webb site. An exclusive estate in a conservation area was created by the local estate agent.

FOR SALE & TO LET

69South West London Overlooking Albert. Two apartments have been transformed into one to create a spectacular 6m riverside home with superb views of Albert Bridge, the Thames and Chelsea.

119South East London Cocktails and lily pads. A five-bed semi features a generous open plan kitchen and conservatory with tall glass doors out onto the terrace by the fishpond.

131Lettings Lowdown Expanding portfolios. Buy-to-let is on the up as new landlords increase and new properties arrive on the marketplace, reports Charles Weller.

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village vibeLouise Shaw-Brown, lettings manager for John D Wood & Co Clapham, takes South on a guided tour of Balham and ClaphamATTRACTIONS There are many attractive aspects to Balham and Clapham, drawing in a pleasing mix of young families and professionals to ensure a village atmosphere championing local businesses. Clapham Common is the areas centrepiece and provides the necessary open spaces for exercising dogs, keep-fit boot camps, touch rugby, football, jogging and other sports. Its also a great space for sunbathing and picnicking in the summer months.

SHOPS Balham offers Chadwicks superb family butchers, which provides organic meat. James Nicholas is a good upmarket kitchen accessories shop, and Bertie and Boo and Lavish Habit are two excellent cafs providing a welcome excuse to forget the diet.

TOP STREETS Top streets in the area include Abbeville Road, The Pavement in Clapham Old Town, Nightingale Square, Streadbourne Road in the Hever Estate, and Boundaries Road.

RESTAURANTS AND PUBS There are a plethora of restaurants and pubs locally, specifically but not exclusively, such as: The Fish Club; Ciullos, a great secret Italian; Hache, which does the best burgers in town; and Bodeans BBQ. If you are looking for a good pub to spend a lazy Sunday, I would

recommend The Avalon on Balham Hill or The Windmill on the Common.

LEISURE Clapham Picture House shows art house films as well as the latest blockbusters in a classic cinema setting, or there are plenty of gyms: Clapham Leisure Centre on Clapham Manor Street, Soho Gym on North Street in Clapham Old Town, Virgin Active on North Road, plus a Fitness First in Balham and Balham Leisure Centre.

SCHOOLS Clapham and Balham have many excellent schools including independents Oliver House on Nightingale Lane, offering education from nursery to Year 6, and Bertrum House on Balham High Road for nursery and pre-prep. Also worth note are Holy Ghost and Henry Cavendish primary schools, and Chestnut Grove Academy, a state secondary school in Balham.

TRANSPORT The area is well served by public transport with four underground stations on the Northern Line (Balham, Clapham South, Clapham Common and Clapham North), overland train stations at Balham (with trains to London Victoria and Waterloo) and Clapham High Street (which is now on the London Orbital), and plenty of bus routes into Central London, Battersea, Clapham Junction and the rest of South London.

marketviewLack of stock and competition for key properties are leading to homes going to sealed

bids, says Cheryl Markosky

Sandra Carline of Savills Barnes sympathises with buyers, as sealed bids can be incredibly stressful. However, this competitive environment is often the quickest way for sellers to get the best price for their property, she admits. To be in the pole position as a buyer, she recommends having all of your finances arranged and going to the very best offer you can comfortably afford.

This might sound odd, but bidding an odd number might win you the property of your dreams, argues Tom Crabtree from Marsh & Parsons Clapham. Often, two bids are neck-in-neck and most people put down an even number, so a bid that isnt a round figure might offer that extra bit to the vendor, who will accept it.

Certain details could sway the seller, depending on their motivation. Jo Eccles from Sourcing Property says you should find out about the sellers circumstances (have they found a new property that fits in with a particular timescale?) and be flexible. If the vendors been messed about by a previous buyer, he may choose the most reliable and credible buyer.

Relating to a seller on a personal level can reap benefits too. Crabtree says a good tip is to write a letter or email about yourself saying why you want the property. Request the agent to send it to the vendor. It could well pull on the heartstrings, as normally sellers only get a buyers name and his price from agents.

Be transparent, advises Eccles. If you say youre a cash buyer, prove it with bank statements. And if you win the bid, aim to exchange contracts rapidly. Otherwise, you run the risk of the seller switching to a competing buyer.

Whatever happens and a lot can from the start of the process to the finish stay calm, adds Crabtree. An agent will guide you as best they can, but they cant tell you what to do. Clearly, a house attracting multiple bids is worth more than the guide price. Also, dont look at what it sold at six months ago, as this is pointless today.

For sellers, Crabtree suggests sealed bids come down to a balancing act of getting the highest number of viewers through the door, but not resulting in a drawn-out process that frustrates buyers who then drop out. Its all about managing things correctly. celebritywatch

Actor Rafe Spall, 30, star of movies such as I Give It A Year, Life Of Pi, Prometheus and One Day, says he enjoyed a golden childhood growing up with his sisters Pascale and Mercedes at the familys six-bed Victorian house in Honor Oak SE23.

Its the kind of place that needs a family in it. It has a lot of memories for all of us, he said in a recent interview. His actor father, Timothy Spall, and mother Shane bought the house in 1990 and recently placed it on the market for 899,950. It is now under offer.

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To let: newly refurbished two-bedroom flat with patio garden at Alderbrook Road in the Nightingale Triangle, 610 per week unfurnished, John D Wood & Co 020 8673 2854

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whatshotMoored at Riverside Quarter, a contemporary development on the banks of the Thames in Putney, a five-bedroom floating home offers more than 2500 sq ft of luxury living and entertaining space in a superb setting.

Next to Wandsworth Park, the 2.25m property includes a reception bathed in natural light, sleek kitchen with space for dining, a sauna, and two terraces one with a hot tub. Foxtons Putney 020 8355 1000.

the wordSpecial report by Robin Chatwin, head of Savills Wandsworth, Battersea and Clapham

We have had an excellent first few months of the year in South West London. Applicant levels have risen dramatically by over 70 per cent from the same period in 2012 and confidence has returned to the marketplace.

The areas around the Commons and Battersea Park have never been more popular and demand is outweighing supply at the moment. The result is many properties receiving multiple offers and achieving prices above the guide price. For example, a three-bedroom cottage in the ever-popular Tonsleys had eight viewings in the first week and three bids at or over the asking price.

First-time buyers are finally finding they can get back into the market due to preferable mortgage rates, and buy-to-let investors are back after seeing rising rents over the past year. The measures in this years Budget, especially the Help to Buy scheme improving mortgage availability, will support the recent momentum at this end of the market.

Its great to see some support for the sale of existing homes as well as the new-build sector. This boost for first-time buyers should in turn help second steppers upsize and so on. However, the majority of our first-time buyers in this part of London still rely on some assistance from the bank of mum and dad.

While these initiatives make buying a first home independently more feasible, its unlikely that parents will be able to put away their purses just yet. But in spite of this, we are expecting to see an increase in first-time buyers looking in the traditionally popular areas of South West London such as Clapham, Balham and Battersea.

Rental yields have remained high throughout most of South West London and low interest rates ensure there are some excellent returns to be found. Both company lets and individuals are taking tenancies at all levels of the market. Family houses have never been more in demand, with people staying longer in the area rather than move out of London, or carrying out basement conversions and extensions these are becoming the norm rather than the exception as some families look to improve rather than move. These works can take up to 18 months to complete so people are looking for somewhere close at hand to live.

Mortgage rates are incredibly low at the moment, boosting all the markets. We have a two-year, interest only, fix available at 1.9 per cent. This is incredible value compared to some of the rates we were seeing last year, when interest-only was almost impossible to find.

We are also noticing more sellers looking to cash in on their London equity for the

commuter suburbs further out. However, any increase in people moving away from the capital will still be significantly down compared to six years ago. There has also been a noticeable growth in the number of Europeans coming to these areas from more central London locations eager to buy, with the French school in Clapham Common a big draw.

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John Chase of First Union Estate Agency recommends a favourite eateryThe Woodman, 60 Battersea High Street, Battersea SW11 020 7228 2968

Where? Battersea High Street

Whats it like? A superb local pub, rustic and steeped in history, with a welcoming atmosphere and some great ales!

And the food? Some excellent gastropub food. Whether you need a quick lunch or a more leisurely supper, they never fail to deliver. I cannot resist the Dorset Burger with mature cheese for lunch, backed up with a glass of South African red. The three-course supper menu offers great value and lots to tempt you. Oh, and dont forget the award-winning Badger Ales!

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Savills WandsworthCharlie [email protected]

020 8877 1222

WONDERFUL TERRACED HOUSEWITH EXCELLENT ENTERTAININGSPACE

eltringham road, sw18

Reception room kitchen/dining room 3 bedrooms family bathroom garden 97 sq m (1,050 sq ft) EPC = E

Guide 750,000 Freehold


020 8877 1222

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED HOUSECLOSE TO WANDSWORTHCOMMON

cicada road, sw18

Double reception room kitchen/ breakfast room 4 double bedrooms 2 bathrooms garden cellar 162 sq m (1,754 sq ft) EPC = E

Guide 1.2 million Freehold 1

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CONTEMPORARY FAMILY HOUSEWITH A WEST-FACING GARDEN

barmouth road, sw18

Reception room kitchen/dining room 5 bedrooms(2 en suite) family bathroom utility room west-facing garden 207 sq m (2,235 sq ft) EPC = B



020 8877 1222

SENSATIONAL REFURBISHEDFAMILY HOUSE WITH OFF-STREET PARKING

alma road, sw18

Double reception room kitchen/dining room masterbedroom with en suite bathroom 3 further bedrooms(1 en suite) family bathroom study cloakroom garden studio with shower room off-street parking 185 sq m (2,000 sq ft) EPC = D


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Savills WandsworthCharlie [email protected]

020 8877 1222

WONDERFUL TERRACED HOUSEWITH EXCELLENT ENTERTAININGSPACE

eltringham road, sw18

Reception room kitchen/dining room 3 bedrooms family bathroom garden 97 sq m (1,050 sq ft) EPC = E

Guide 750,000 Freehold


020 8877 1222

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED HOUSECLOSE TO WANDSWORTHCOMMON

cicada road, sw18

Double reception room kitchen/ breakfast room 4 double bedrooms 2 bathrooms garden cellar 162 sq m (1,754 sq ft) EPC = E

Guide 1.2 million Freehold 1

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020 8877 1222

CONTEMPORARY FAMILY HOUSEWITH A WEST-FACING GARDEN

barmouth road, sw18

Reception room kitchen/dining room 5 bedrooms(2 en suite) family bathroom utility room west-facing garden 207 sq m (2,235 sq ft) EPC = B



020 8877 1222

SENSATIONAL REFURBISHEDFAMILY HOUSE WITH OFF-STREET PARKING

alma road, sw18

Double reception room kitchen/dining room masterbedroom with en suite bathroom 3 further bedrooms(1 en suite) family bathroom study cloakroom garden studio with shower room off-street parking 185 sq m (2,000 sq ft) EPC = D


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SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOUSEWITH A 39 FT GARDENendlesham road, sw12

2 reception rooms family room kitchen/breakfastroom 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms guest cloakroom cellar garden 189 sq m (2,044 sq ft) EPC = E


Savills BatterseaMayow [email protected]

020 3402 1900

SENSATIONAL RIVERSIDEAPARTMENT CLOSE TOBATTERSEA PARK

albert bridge road, sw11

Open plan reception room/dining room kitchen master bedroom suite 2 further bedrooms shower room wrap around balcony 2 secureunderground parking spaces 152 sq m (1,642 sq ft) EPC = C

Guide 2.25 million Share of Freehold

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900 per week Unfurnished

4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms double receptionroom kitchen/dining room patio garden 148 sq m (1,593 sq ft) EPC = D

CANDAHAR ROAD, sw11

Savills Battersea [email protected] 020 3402 1905


4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 2 reception rooms open plan kitchen garden 160 sq m (1,722 sq ft) EPC = C

WYCOMBE PLACE, sw18

Savills Wandsworth [email protected] 020 8877 4820


3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms reception room kitchen patio garden 115 sq m (1, 235 sq ft) EPC = C

ST FRANCIS PLACE, sw12

Savills Clapham [email protected] 020 8772 6989


2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms reception room open plan kitchen off-street parking 102 sq m (1,097 sq ft) EPC = C

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2 reception rooms family room kitchen/breakfastroom 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms guest cloakroom cellar garden 189 sq m (2,044 sq ft) EPC = E


Savills BatterseaMayow [email protected]

020 3402 1900

SENSATIONAL RIVERSIDEAPARTMENT CLOSE TOBATTERSEA PARK

albert bridge road, sw11

Open plan reception room/dining room kitchen master bedroom suite 2 further bedrooms shower room wrap around balcony 2 secureunderground parking spaces 152 sq m (1,642 sq ft) EPC = C

Guide 2.25 million Share of Freehold

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4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 2 reception rooms open plan kitchen garden 160 sq m (1,722 sq ft) EPC = C

WYCOMBE PLACE, sw18

Savills Wandsworth [email protected] 020 8877 4820


3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms reception room kitchen patio garden 115 sq m (1, 235 sq ft) EPC = C

ST FRANCIS PLACE, sw12

Savills Clapham [email protected] 020 8772 6989


2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms reception room open plan kitchen off-street parking 102 sq m (1,097 sq ft) EPC = C

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BATTERSEA

Clapham JUNCTION

LAMBETH

WESTMINSTER

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Waterloo Road

New Kent Road

Kings Road

Battersea Park is famous for variety of

sporting activities, leisure areas, and hidden secrets

Battersea Power Station is one of

Central Londons most visionary and eagerly

anticipated new developments

Lambeth Bridge stands on the site on an

ancient stage that was in use as far back as

the 13th century

Southbank is a hub of restaurants, world famous arts centres and museums, as well as numerous daily

cultural activities

Battersea PowerStation

BatterseaBridge

Lots Road Power Station

AlbertBridge

TowerBridge

OXOTower

SloaneSquare

Cadogan Pier

St George Wharf Pier

Embankment Station

New Covent Garden Market

Chelsea Bridge

London Eye

Somerset House

Waterloo

London Bridge

Tate Modern

The Globe Theatre

St Pauls Cathedral

Borough Market

City Hall

Tate Britain

Lambeth Bridge

Houses of Parliament

Lambeth Palace

Nine Elms

Vauxhall Bridge

Cheyne Walk Houseboats

Chelsea Flower Show

Peace Pagoda

Grosvenor Dock

The Shard

Tower of London

Gherkin

Monument

The Strand

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BATTERSEA

Clapham JUNCTION

LAMBETH

WESTMINSTER

PIMLICO

SOUTHWARK

BATTERSEA PARK

CHELSEAKNIGHTSBRIDGE

SOUTHBANK

THE CITY

Battersea Park Road

Wandsw

orth Ro

ad

Lambeth Road

Victoria Embankment

Chelsea Bridge Road

Chelsea Embankment

Kenning

ton Par

k Road

Wandsw

orth Bridge Road

Waterloo Road

New Kent Road

Kings Road

Battersea Park is famous for variety of

sporting activities, leisure areas, and hidden secrets

Battersea Power Station is one of

Central Londons most visionary and eagerly

anticipated new developments

Lambeth Bridge stands on the site on an

ancient stage that was in use as far back as

the 13th century

Southbank is a hub of restaurants, world famous arts centres and museums, as well as numerous daily

cultural activities

Battersea PowerStation

Viicto

BatterseaBridge

Lots Road Power Station

AlbertBridge

TowerBridge

OXOTower

SloaneSquare

Cadogan Pier

St George Wharf Pier

Embankment Station

New Covent Garden Market

Chelsea Bridge

London Eye

Somerset House

Waterloo

London Bridge

Tate Modern

The Globe Theatre

St Pauls Cathedral

Borough Market

City Hall

Tate Britain

Lambeth Bridge

Houses of Parliament

Lambeth Palace

Nine Elms

Vauxhall Bridge

Cheyne Walk Houseboats

Chelsea Flower Show

Peace Pagoda

Grosvenor Dock

The Shard

Tower of London

Gherkin

Monument

The Strand

Living on the river is a lifestlye CHOICE

I just wanted to sincerely thank you for everything you have done for me and my son, we couldnt be happier and the service you gave us was extremely professional and honest and I am recommending you to all of our friends in London. Mr Parr

Matthew and Rob were professional, efficient and polite and we are delighted with your service. Mr M

Well done guys. Thanks Matthew, Kris and Robert. A Job very well done, a great result and Im a very happy client. I appreciate all your efforts and professionalism. Mr H

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Magdalen Road, Wandsworth SW18Beautifully presentedThe property has off street parking and asuperb 74ft south facing garden to the rearwith planning permission to add approximately400 sq.ft in the loft. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom,reception room, kitchen/ dining/family space,off street parking, south facing 74ft garden. EPCrating D. Approximately 131 sq m (1,410 sq ft)

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Tantallon Road, Balham SW12Corner plotA beautifully presented Victorian 4 bedroom end of terrace family house set on a corner plot with useful access to the back garden. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, kitchen/dining/family room, utility room, downstairs cloakroom, cellar, garden. EPC rating C. Approximately 209 sq m (2,250 sq ft)

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Rydal Road, by Tooting Common SW16Semi-detached family houseThis property has the feel of a country house with lots of character and many original features. 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining/family room, downstairs cloakroom, south facing garden. EPC rating C. Approximately 274 sq m (2,949 sq ft)

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Hendham Road, Wandsworth SW17Large garden and off street parkingA handsome and beautifully presented detached family house benefitting from off street parking and a large mature garden. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), 2 reception rooms, kitchen/family room, downstairs cloakroom, utility, off street parking, 80ft garden. EPC rating F. Approximately 225.5 sq m (2,427 sq ft)

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Alan Road, Wimbledon SW19Attractive Village houseWell modernised and presented period family house in the heart of the Village. Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms (2 en suite), family bathroom, drawing room, open plan kitchen/dining/family room, study, media room, utility, cloakroom, wine store, garden, parking. EPC rating C. Approximately 446 sq m (4,805 sq ft)

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Greenoak Way, Wimbledon SW19Opposite the CommonA detached house, built to high specifications in 2001 and incorporating a wealth of technical and labour saving features. Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms (4 en suite), drawing room, family room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, garage, garden, parking. EPC rating D. Approximately 478 sq m (5,148 sq ft)

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Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon SW19A well situated, ground floor apartment situated in this ideal Wimbledon location. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan reception room, modern kitchen, balcony, communal gardens and off street parking for one car. EPC rating C

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Dora Road, Wimbledon SW19A stylish and contemporary family house located a short distance from the Village and town centre. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, beautiful kitchen, self contained two storey annexe, terrace, patio and garden, garage and off street parking. EPC rating B

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Church Road, Wimbledon SW19A spacious and well positioned family house located in the heart of Wimbledon Village. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, good size kitchen/breakfast room, rear garden, garage and street parking. EPC rating F

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Marryat Road, Wimbledon SW19A unique, detached family house located in the heart of Wimbledon Village. 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, large kitchen with dining area, garden, outdoor swimming pool, garage and off street parking. EPC rating E

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Located on one of Claphams most sought after roads, this superb Victorian house provides the perfect opportunity to create your ideal home. The property comprises a large open plan kitchen/dining room with doors leading out to a decked area and a large lawned garden, a further double reception room with feature fireplace, a utility room and a cloakroom. The upper floors comprise a generous master bedroom with en suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms, a single bedroom/study, family bathroom and a separate shower room. Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.

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Wisley Road SW11 1,250,000

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This superb house has recently undergone a full renovation. The stunning accommodation comprises an open plan kitchen/breakfast room with concertina doors leading out to the garden, three double bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms, a fourth room, which could be used as a bedroom or formal reception room and a guest WC. Located on a quiet residential street just off Broomwood Road, a short walk away from the Northcote Road. Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.

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Located moments from Clapham Common, this fantastic ve bedroom house is presented to the market in excellent condition. Comprising a double reception room, an eat-in kitchen with extended side return, WC, cellar, a patio garden with water feature, ve double bedrooms and three modern bathrooms (one en suite). EPC=F

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Larkhall Rise SW4 2,000 per week

This magni cent house boasts over 3,000 sqft of living space as well as off street parking and a large garden. The property is arranged over ve oors and comprises two oors of stunning living space, an exceptional master bedroom taking one whole oor with a generous en suite bathroom, a further ve double bedrooms and two family bathrooms.

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Tennyson Street SW8 595 per week

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Gateway House SW12 430 per week

This rare, immaculately presented property comprises an L-shaped open plan kitchen/reception room, a master bedroom with en suite bathroom, a further double bedroom with a bathroom, a large full-width balcony, underground parking and a shared entertaining deck. EPC=D

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Embassy siteBallymore Group has confirmed a deal with the Netherlands that will see the Dutch Embassy move to a site forming part of the Embassy Gardens development a landmark riverside neighbourhood at Nine Elms on the South Bank.

The embassy will move from its current location at Hyde Park Gate and will sit next to the new US Embassy, which is already under construction and due for completion in 2017.

With 2000 homes - from studio apartments to three-bedroom penthouses - Embassy Gardens is set to be a vibrant new destination for London. It will feature a kilometre-long Linear Park starting in Vauxhall and moving through Embassy Gardens on the way to Battersea Power Station and 130,000 sq ft of retail space including Waitrose and two new bar and restaurant concepts from The Inception Group.

Masterminded by architect Sir Terry Farrell, Nine Elms is a 200-hectare site with 16,000 new homes, and has the highest forecast property value growth in London (140 per cent by 2016), according to Knight Frank Hotspots research.

Major projects on the horizon at Love London aerial displaySpectacular aerial views of London by photographers Jason Hawkes and Andy Spain appeared at the recent Love London exhibition in Covent Garden. The show at Kohn Pedersen Fox Gallery focused on some of the capitals current and recent major development projects.

Alice tackles Mount Everest for a good causeAlice Evans, lettings negotiator at John D Wood & Co Wandsworth, is undertaking a gruelling 17-day trek to Mount Everests Base Camp to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Starting on April 24, the trip is entirely self-funded and Alice aims to raise 2700. She is already past the halfway mark after hosting fundraisers such as a pub quiz, a swishing clothes swapping party, and two car boot sales, with extra donations from family and friends.

It was on New Years Eve that Alice made the spontaneous decision to climb to Everest Base Camp, having made a resolution to raise money for a good cause in 2013. I have been training hard since January 1 to ensure I am both physically and mentally fit for this challenge,

preparing through running the Brighton Half Marathon in February. I will also be running the Brighton Marathon on April 14, days before I set off to Nepal.

Alice chose Marie Curie as it recently supported close friends. You can sponsor Alice via her Just Giving web page: www.justgiving.com/AliceMilly-Evans.

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distinct improvement in the property market. There is a backlog, which has built up over the last few years, of largely young professional first-time buyers who are now stepping onto the property ladder, with the easing of the mortgage situation and increased job security.

Activity at the bottom of the market inevitably affects the higher end, where the impact of increased stamp duty on properties over 2 million has declined. Robert Holmes and Company are receiving a healthy number of new enquiries at all price levels and we expect this confidence to consolidate during the spring and summer months.

John Chase, First Union Estate Agency, Battersea Square

Its been a few years since we have seen the seasonal peaks and troughs in the housing market, but early indications are that this could be about to change.

The spring market is already looking quite frantic and there is definitely a strong demand from buyers, cash or otherwise. Properties are coming onto the market for sale and are being snapped up within hours at the asking price or above.

So if you are looking to buy, get your finance sorted and start looking. If you are looking to sell, its a great time to achieve a good price.

Are we in for a traditionally busy spring market?

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Design entries focus on Vauxhall landscapeA design exhibition is set to showcase shortlisted entries to RIBA and the Landscape Institutes design competition to create a striking new identity for the area in and around Vauxhall a stretch of land dubbed the Missing Link between the new US Embassy and Londons South Bank.

The event at the Garden Museum in Lambeth, which runs until April 19, will bring together concepts and visualisations from professional architects, landscape designers and students worldwide.

Entries were received from 21 countries including the UK, China, the USA, Australia, Guatemala, the Philippines, Mexico, Serbia, Italy, Spain, and Brazil. The winner will add their name to an impressive list of many of the worlds finest architects already involved with this significant regeneration area.

River speedThames Clippers has published its new timetable for the Putney to Blackfriars riverbus service, revealing journey times will be slashed to just 37 minutes.

The boat operators high-speed catamarans took over the route on April 2, and the total number of services each day will rise from seven to 23. Wandsworth Council transport spokesman Russell King said a new pier would soon be added to the route at Plantation Wharf, and in a few years another outside Battersea Power Station.

Budget measures and spring fever will get people movingThe relative shortage of stock sees house prices in the capital setting new records, according to Nationwide. Demand from home and abroad is set to continue with the much-anticipated return to more spring-like weather, reports Marsh & Parsons CEO Peter Rollings.

The measures in the Budget while unlikely to be felt until next year when the mortgage guarantee for second hand homes comes into force in January will also provide a stimulus to get the housing market moving at a more rapid pace, he said.

This is essential as it will enable people to move onto the ladder and for those existing owners to move up. This mobility will bring more homes onto the market and free the logjam at the lower end. But for now, London house prices are immune to the ramifications of whats happening in Cyprus and the wider eurozone.

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Althorp Road, SW17Located adjacent to Wandsworth Common in

the heart of Bellevue Village this bright and

spacious end of terrace house is a wonderful

family home. Its location, size, condition and

character are all flawless and make for a

property that is exceptional in all aspects.

1,395,000 Freehold


Near to CommonBeautiful home

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Osward Road, SW17 The idea is to take a Victorian structure and design and internally

bring it fully into the 21st Century. The finished product is one

of beauty, elegance and contemporariness. The house has five

bedrooms, two bathrooms and a truly stunning ground floor

entertaining come living space.

1,350,000 Freehold


Great locationHighly modern

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

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Ravenstone Street, SW12A lovely three bedroom period property

located on minutes away from central Balham.

The house is in a prime location and is in

fantastic internal condition, it is also very large

and would be ideal for a family. Further to

the three bedrooms you will find a through

reception room, kitchen, bathroom and rear

garden.

775,000 Freehold

Balham 020 8675 6565

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Norfolk House Road, SW16 Located on one of the nicest roads in the Streatham area this

very large four bedroom family home is in wonderful condition

throughout, is exceptional well laid out and has accommodation

exceeding 1600 square feet. This is a wonderful property which has

been lovingly looked after and would be a fabulous home for a young

family.

679,950 Freehold

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Spacious propertyVictorian home

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Battersea 020 7924 2255


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Balham 020 8675 6565

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Badminton Road, SW12 This is a beautiful three double bedroom

ground floor Victorian maisonette which is

close to Clapham Common and the amenities

of Clapham South. The property is light and

spacious and has an abundance of Victorian

features, adding to the bedrooms there is a

reception room, bathroom, kitchen/dining

room and access to a private garden.

645,000 Share of Freehold

Balham 020 8675 6565

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255


Putney Open 2013

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111


Earlsfield Road, SW18 At over 1300 square foot, you could be forgiven for thinking this

imposing and spectacular property is a freehold house rather than a

split level flat garden flat, such is the imposing nature of this home.

Over two floors there are four double bedrooms, a large kitchen

breakfast room, two bathrooms and a reception room.

625,000 Share of Freehold


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Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255


Putney Open 2013

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111


Sabine Road, SW11A gorgeous Victorian cottage located in the

heart of the fabulous Shaftesbury Estate, which

is one of the most sought after locations in the

Battersea area. The property comprises a large

reception room, kitchen conservatory, two double

bedrooms, bathroom and a private garden. This is

a wonderful property for a young family.

625,000 Freehold

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Shaftesbury EstateWonderful home

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255


Putney Open 2013

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111


Ravenslea Road, SW12 A simply beautiful home in every way, from its location, to the size and

layout of the rooms, this property is just exceptional. Located moments

from Wandsworth common train station and a short walk from the

southerly end of Wandsworth Common itself giving the occupier access

to all manner of amenities and activities.

810 per week

Balham 020 8675 6565

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Battersea 020 7924 2255


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Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111


St. Anns Hill Within easy reach of both Allfarthing and

Swaffield primary schools this three bedroom

mid terrace Victorian house would be perfect

for a family looking to relocate or move within

Wandsworth. As well as three bedrooms the

property benefits from a large open plan living

space that occupies most of the ground floor,

bathroom and a private garden.

600 per week


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Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255


Putney Open 2013

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111


Shipka Road, SW12A wonderful modern apartment located within seconds of Bedford Hill

(a major Balham thoroughfare) and only a few minutes walk from the

Tube and Mainline station. The property has two large double bedrooms,

two bathrooms, large reception room, kitchen and roof terrace. A lovely

property in every way.

465 per week

Balham 020 8675 6565

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Traditional statementNewly built and impressively designed on a grand scale, a double-fronted detached house in Roehampton Gate offers four floors of lateral living space plus an indoor swimming pool, sauna, gym and media room.

Handy for Richmond Park and the Roehampton Club, this 10,266 sq ft house has a gated carriageway at the front and a 91ft landscaped garden at the rear. Savills Interior Services headed by Simon Buhl-Davies has been involved with the project advising the developer for 18 months from conception to completion.

The idea behind the design concept was that we were trying to make it stand out against a backdrop of similar looking houses in the same location, without alienating potential purchasers by making statements that were too personal, said Simon.

We wanted to go for traditional with a modern twist, as the house is new, yet built in a traditional style. We wanted interiors to reflect the quality of the build and have a sense of luxury and comfort, he said.

Wooden floors in the reception rooms are smoked oak. In light of the grand room sizes, we also had to ensure that the specification matched these spaces. For example, in the kitchen, we used floor tiles that measure one metre by one metre, each of which took three contractors to lay.

The pool in the lower ground floor features mosaic tiles in British Racing Green, with pearlescent mosaic tiles in the steam room. The house includes seven bedrooms, three receptions, and separate staff accommodation, together with underfloor heating, comfort cooling and air source heat pumps.

Roehampton Gate, Putney SW15, guide price 8.2m, Savills Putney 020 8780 9900

The house is perfect for entertaining both formally and informally and has some of the best reception space I have seen in the area in recent yearsAlex Howard Baker, Savills Putney

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Victorian grandeur meets contemporary stylingOriginal Victorian features live in harmony with contemporary design at an extensively refurbished house in a corner position on Gorst Road, Battersea.

Its corner location means dual aspect rooms can draw in the maximum amount of natural light. The six-bed property exudes Victorian grandeur and its total inside living space of almost 3300 sq ft could be extended by developing into the basement.

An impressive entrance hall has double doors that open into an open plan drawing room with a study or library area, large sash windows, ceiling mouldings and ornamental fireplace.

The kitchen and breakfast room has integrated units and plenty of entertaining space and is connected to a family or play room with a small glass box extension. Double doors lead to a 34ft south-facing garden with side access.

Towards the rear of the first floor, the master bedroom has a walk-through dressing room and en suite shower room. Five more bedrooms and a second shower room are on the upper levels, with the largest of the top floor bedrooms featuring an open plan bathroom. The

property also offers useful storage space in the eaves and cellar.

Gorst Road is regarded as one of the premier residential streets Between the Commons and forms a no-way-through horseshoe shape with Dents Road. Transport is at Wandsworth Common or Clapham Junction, and the amenities of Northcote Road and Bellevue Road are easy walking distance.

Gorst Road, Battersea SW11, 3.25m, Rampton Baseley 020 7228 5111

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The house has a tremendous sense of grandeur and space on all three levels with superb Victorian proportions in all of the principle roomsJoel Baseley, Rampton Baseley


Architects showed off for the Great ExhibitionLike Elsynge Road and Spencer Road, Wandle Road is one of the residential addresses built in Wandsworth as part of the Great Exhibition of 1951, allowing architects to show off their latest Victorian design styles.

For sale today in Wandle Road, south of Wandsworth Common, is a Victorian family house that has been brought into the 21st century following refurbishment to an exceptional standard by its current owners. Many of its original features have been retained.

The five-bedroom, three-bathroom (two en suite) property has a raised ground floor entrance that opens into a light hallway with solid wood flooring. Off the hallway to the front of the house is an elegant bay-fronted drawing room with intricate ceiling plasterwork and a marble fireplace.

Bi-folding doors lead to a second reception room with useful shelving and views across the garden. To the rear is a study with direct access down to the garden, and a glass-sided stairwell leads to the lower ground floor and a superb architecturally designed kitchen, dining and family room.

The bespoke kitchen offers an extensive range of fitted units and floor-to-ceiling cupboards, integrated appliances, induction hob, two ovens and a large central island breakfast bar. Bi-folding doors open onto a terrace perfect for outside dining overlooking a 70ft landscaped garden, mostly lawn and with a childrens play area at the bottom.

The lower ground floor has its own separate street access and bike store, a childrens playroom, downstairs cloakroom, wine store and fully fitted utility room. The house includes underfloor heating in the kitchen and all bathrooms.

Wandle Road, Wandsworth SW17, 2.65m, Knight Frank 020 8682 7777

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This family house has been refurbished to an exceptional standard by the current owners and decorated in fresh, neutral tonesSam Sproston, Knight Frank Wandsworth & Clapham


Immaculate extensionSet over five floors, this exceptional mid-terrace house in Eglantine Road, Wandsworth, has been meticulously and comprehensively refurbished to create an impressive 21st century family home.

High quality smoked-oak flooring has been used throughout the ground floor, together with limestone in the kitchen and bathrooms. The generous double reception room has a large bay window to the front, maximising the feeling of light, and two contemporary fireplaces.

A magnificently extended kitchen and breakfast room features a handmade walnut kitchen with ample storage space, integrated Bosch and Smeg appliances, and surround sound. This light and bright contemporary space includes a large central island with natural Basalt stonework surfaces, and has plenty of room for a large dining table.

Full-length glass folding doors open out into the garden making the whole area ideal for entertaining. The lower ground has been converted into a spacious family room, which contains another bay window.

On the first floor, the master bedroom has a modern limestone fireplace and built-in wardrobes in the dressing area, plus a luxurious en suite bathroom with Philippe Starck fittings and underfloor heating. There are four more double bedrooms and under-eaves storage on the upper floors.

The landscaped 61ft south-facing garden has both outdoor lighting and an irrigation system. Glass doors from the kitchen lead to a paved area ideal for al fresco dining with steps taking you onto the Easigrass. Contemporary fencing and mature shrubs and trees surround the perimeter.

Eglantine Road, Wandsworth SW18, 2.25m, Savills 020 8877 1222

This stylishly refurbished five-bedroom family house, presented in immaculate condition, is situated on a popular residential road and has a large south-facing gardenEmma Seaton, Savills Wandsworth

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Perfect boostHelp to Buy scheme will make a difference, says Duncan Farmer

News that UK banks will have to find an extra 25 billion by the end of the year to protect against future

losses is worrying news for taxpayers and investors who own stakes in the big banks. The Bank of Englands Financial Policy Committee believes banks could face losses of 500 billion over the next three years as a result of bad debts and fines, and so need to shore up reserves.

The cash call could have some impact on lenders willingness and ability to grant new loans, which could have a knock-on effect on the mortgage market. However, elsewhere there is good news.

The crisis in Cyprus, which will see savers with more than 100,000 euros on deposit lose a hefty chunk of their money, is almost certain to drive cash to safer havens, one of which is, of course, the UK. Since the banking crisis of 2008, Europeans and Russians have been pouring money into the safest haven of them all: prime London property.

According to the latest Hometrack report on the UK property market, average prices have risen by 0.3 per cent in March, their biggest jump in three years. While many parts of the country recorded falls, the overall rise was boosted by a strong performance in London (up by 0.7 per cent), and analysts predict that prices here, particularly at the very top end, will continue to climb as cash is pulled out of Cyprus and other weak economies.

Not only is there good news at the

higher end of the market, but the bottom is also doing well I reported last month that the number of first-time buyers in the capital had risen dramatically and the support for young buyers announced by George Osborne in the Budget will give another fillip.

Mark Harris of SPF Private Clients, the mortgage broker, believes the impact of the Help to Buy scheme will be important. It should provide a significant boost for the housing market, he says. It is effectively a Government-backed mortgage indemnity guarantee (MIG) that will enable lenders to offer high loan-to-value mortgages while mitigating their risk.

We have been calling for an extension of the MIG scheme for some years as something that would make a real difference to first-time buyers, and the fact that the Government is supporting 130 billion of mortgages over three years is excellent news. From next year, lenders will be incentivised to make more mortgages available for those with deposits of between five and 20 per cent, which should result in cheaper mortgage rates even though the Government has said it wont be involved in the pricing.

If lenders are serious about boosting their business levels, this is the perfect way of doing so and it should be of real assistance for first-time buyers in particular.

And whats good for first-time buyers has to be good for everyone further up the property ladder.

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Current Best Buy MortgagesSource: SPF Private Clients Fixed Rates/Hybrid Rate-Tracker followed by Fix

Lender Rate UntilReversionary

RateAPR

Max. LTV

HLC ERC Product FeeExit Fee

Notes

Chelsea BS 1.74% Fixed until 31/07/15 5.79% 5.10% 60% n/a3% until 31/07/15. 10%

overpayments allowed p.a. without penalty

130 Admin Fee (non-refundable). 1545 Product Fee 90

Yorkshire BS 2.64% Fixed until 30/06/18 4.99% 4.10% 60% n/a5/5/5/4/3% until 30/06/18. 10% overpayments allowed

p.a. without penalty

130 Admin Fee (non-refundable). 1345 Product Fee 90

Newcastle BS 2.74% Fixed until 30/06/15 5.99% 5.50% 80% n/a 3% until 30/06/15. 500 per calendar month195 Booking Fee (non-

refundable). 800 Product Fee 175 Mx 500k

Woolwich

2.39% followed

by 3.39%

Tracker until 30/06/15 then Fixed until 30/06/18 3.89% 3.7% 70% N/a

3% until 30/06/18. 10% overpayments allowed p.a.

without penalty999 275 Free Valuation and Legals for remortgages

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SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENTThe Council of Mortgage Lenders estimates that total gross mortgage lending declined to 10.5 billion in February. This is 8 per cent lower than Januarys gross lending figure of 11.4 billion but a 1 per cent increase from 10.4 billion in February 2012.

Commenting on market conditions, the CMLs chief economist Bob Pannell says: There continue to be signs of improvement in activity and sentiment in the housing and mortgage market sector, despite headwinds from a challenging economic backdrop. With relatively strong house purchase numbers and subdued remortgage activity, the underlying position does not appear to have changed much over recent months.

Since the onset of the financial crisis, the availability of property finance has been suppressed. Product pricing has been volatile and lending criteria difficult to satisfy. With Bank

of England base rate anchored at 0.5 per cent for the past four years, borrowers have been happy to sit on their lenders standard variable rate (SVR), which may be lower than the rates on new deals.

However, market sentiment has been changing fast following the introduction of the Funding for Lending scheme, leading to a significant reduction in new mortgage rates as lenders aggressively compete for business. New mortgage rates are now priced significantly below some lenders SVRs, so it may be worth considering a remortgage onto one of these lower rates. Two-year fixes are available below 2 per cent, and five-year equivalents sub-3 per cent.

It may not be as good as it seems. While lenders battle for market share and to reach their targets, some borrowers may find it difficult to remortgage as lenders have tightened policy in certain areas interest only, for example. HSBC and Yorkshire Building Society have announced they will no longer accept these applications. Mark Harris, SPF Private Clients

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Stop the fraudstersExperts predict that mortgage fraud will climb dramatically as potential borrowers exaggerate their earnings to circumvent the tougher lending conditions imposed by banks and building societies.

While other areas of financial fiddling are falling the car industry has seen a drop in fraudulent finance applications analysts predict that 43 out of every 10,000 mortgage applications made this year will be dishonest. The industry is taking steps to weed out crooked applications and next year even tougher rules aimed at stopping fraud in its tracks will be introduced.

As well as borrowers lying about their income, some also apply for owner-occupier loans on buy-to-let properties because rates are lower, and others conspire with valuers to exaggerate the purchase price. The bad news for would-be fraudsters is that the industry and all its regulators are employing ever more sophisticated checks to stop these practices.

Lender Rate UntilReversionary

RateAPR

Max. LTV

HLC ERC Product FeeExit Fee

Notes

HSBC 1.75% Discount from SVR for 24 months 3.94% 3.7% 60% n/a2/1% in the first 24 months. 20% overpayments allowed


1999 Booking Fee (non-refundable) - Mx 500k

Leeds BS 2.84% Discount from SVR for 24 months 5.69% 5.4% 80% n/a3/2% in the first 24 months. 10% overpayments allowed


199 Booking Fee (non-refundable). 800 Product Fee 199 Mx 500k

Coventry BS 2.79% Variable Rate for Term n/a 2.9% 65% n/a No Early Repayment Charges at any time199 Booking Fee (non-

refundable). 800 Product Fee 125Free Valuation. Free Legals for

remotgages

Tracker Rates

SPECIALIST LENDINGThe Governments Funding for Lending Scheme, which is already being credited with boosting borrowing among small business and homebuyers, should be extended into the specialist lending sector, according to the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association.

With many wealthy buyers using non-High Street lenders, usually because their financial circumstances do not suit the mainstream market, Peter Williams, executive director of IMLA, says widening the scheme would boost the property market even further. It would improve the flow of funding into the mortgage market, through specialist lenders as well as mainstream banks and building societies. Their exclusion has almost certainly limited the impact of what FLS has been able to achieve so far, he said.

There is a real appetite among lenders to increase their volumes this year, and widening the FLS to make it more inclusive would fuel competition and help to drive the sustained growth that is so keenly sought.

600,000

30,506

0.7%Number of house sales that could be helped by

measures introduced in the Budget, according to Savills.

Mortgages approved in February, the lowest figure

since July 2012.

Rise in London house prices in March. The figure was

boosted by overseas investors seeking a safe haven.

numbercrunching

8Total amount lent to

homebuyers in February.

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A brand new worldUnhappy with an imitation of a period home, a developer has created a whole new domain, says Cheryl Markosky

Knocking down an uninspiring 1960s house and replacing it with something modern was always going to be an exciting prospect. Yet house-builder Richard Williams from the Cherwell Group and his lead architect Ian Faithfull seem to have gone that extra mile to produce something special.

Based on historical property on Arthur Road, weve come up with something with a contemporary lilt, rather than just another pastiche, explains Williams.

Working in the area for some time Cherwell has built around 40 houses in Wimbledon the firm knows this location and is able to design homes for locals and people from Fulham, Chelsea and Notting Hill seeking better value.

One of a pair of semi-detached properties the other semis already sold to a Canadian family the five-bedroom house with three bathrooms, a very large kitchen, family dining room and garden is ideal for a second family.

A clever design feature is a secondary staircase running from the ground floor kitchen and breakfast

room down to a generous family room on the level below. It neatly links two different zones so the kids can be downstairs watching TV, while adults can be upstairs, but still hear whats going on, points out Williams.

Other key selling points are the rear sunny south-facing gardens and the fact that the Cherwell Group is always in the area, making it easy for someone to deal quickly with any snagging problems.

In addition, the house is also extremely well insulated and energy efficient. In these days of soaring bills from utility companies, anything that makes a difference to energy payments is welcomed. Youd be amazed at how small the cutting-edge boiler is it looks like the sort of thing you used to see in a one-bedroom flat. Theres also underfloor heating throughout and acoustic glass at the front to cut out the noise, Williams adds.

So what is Williamss favourite room in this four-storey family-friendly home? He plumps for the formal living room on the first floor. It has stunning views over Wimbledon Park and beyond, which I think is one of the best features of the whole place.

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Another big plus is youre only a 10-minute walk from the High Street and very close to both tube and mainline stations. Several good schools, including Kings and Wimbledon High, are also nearby.

Selling agent Matthew Hahn from Knight Frank is impressed by the quality of the build. As well as families, he thinks the house could also suit a young couple planning to have a family. Its a superb entertaining place that flows well. You can get your friends round and really show off the space.

He also praises Arthur Roads semi-open-plan layout spaces arent too big or open and that its a suitcase house. You just need a suitcase with your belongings and nothing more.

Arthur Road, Wimbledon SW19, 2.85m, Knight Frank Wimbledon 020 8946 0026

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New homes updateSpecial report by Darren Baker, head of Land and New Homes at Lauristons of Wimbledon

Following the arrival of the term credit crunch into our vocabulary, new homes development across the country went into

a sharp decline. Housebuilders had to deal with potential development sites bought at the height of the market that were now worth significantly less.

Along with disposing of units already built, and losing value each day they remained unsold, came the realisation that breaking ground on new projects had suddenly become a pipe dream. Developers also found themselves affected by the same dearth of funding affecting homebuyers seeking to get onto the property ladder.

Mortgage lenders, caught out by gifted deposit schemes on new-build homes effectively lending at up to 125 per cent of the property value, rapidly withdrew products from this sector of the market and introduced new rules for developers and surveyors. The lenders shift in approach to new homes went further: purchasers would now require a deposit of a minimum of 20 per cent of the property value, excluding many potential buyers.

Throughout the downturn, the Government has sought to support the housing market through innovative buyer incentives such as the stamp duty holiday, as well as making

shared equity schemes a more attractive proposition for private developers. However, while the stamp duty holiday for first-time buyers certainly brought about an increase in completions, shared equity schemes such as NewBuy remain more expensive than renting due to punitive interest rates. Many small-to-medium-sized developers are prevented from taking part due to obligations to leave some of their own profit tied up in the development for several years.

The Government has more recently attempted to stimulate the property market, and more specifically the new homes sector, with the announcement of the Help To Buy and Mortgage Guarantee schemes, unfortunately neglecting to ensure lenders would have products readily available to support these initiatives.

However, as the dust settles and the Treasury makes the finer detail available, we strongly believe that demand for new homes is likely to increase further as purchasers take up the opportunity to limit the funds they are required to arrange before proceeding with a new homes purchase.

Developers are also recognising the change in market conditions. Competition for development sites with Lauristons Land Department has not been this fierce since before the market downturn and many sites are receiving multiple bids.

The lack of high quality second hand

residential sales property has also forced more purchasers to consider brand new homes, and they have been pleasantly surprised at what is on offer. This helped lead to a significant lift in new homes sales activity in 2013 at Lauristons: approximately 50 per cent up on last year so far with sales on 14 new homes sites across South-West London ranging from apartments at 250,000 to family homes up to 2m. Coming on the back of a 100 per cent increase on the number of sales from 2011 to 2012, we believe this trend is likely to continue for some time within our core areas.

Of all of the metropolitan areas in Britain, certain regions in London, in particular South-West, are the only locations experiencing higher rates of development than before the start of the credit crunch. Developers have clearly identified where they can find the strongest levels of demand from the best quality buyers.

Areas benefiting from the future Northern Line extension into Vauxhall, Nine Elms and Battersea have seen property values on off-plan purchases rise to levels in excess of the previous peaks in 2007. Many of the new apartments in the Vauxhall and Nine Elms Opportunity Area, surrounding the new US Embassy site, are achieving 1000 per sq ft, values previously only found in Central London or more salubrious locations such as Knightsbridge and Kensington.

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Perfect blendThe Joinery is a new development of nine contemporary two and three-bedroom apartments in Carpenters Place, just off Clapham High Street.

Handy for Clapham Common, these exceptional new homes are being finished to high specifications featuring kitchens with a range of integrated appliances, contemporary white bathroom suites, and a mix of engineered wood, tiled and carpeted floors. Most have a private balcony or terrace.

Apartments are arranged over three levels, with the six homes on the second and third floors featuring balconies leading off the living areas. The optimum use of space and uncluttered lines, combined with an overwhelming sense of flexibility, creates a modern way of living for all kinds of home owners, says selling agent Lauristons of Wimbledon.

Every detail is focused around creating abundantly

light and spacious rooms, where form and function blend perfectly. All apartments will be sold with a 10-year building warranty and completion is due in the second quarter of 2013.

The Joinery, Carpenters Place, Clapham SW4, from 560,000, Lauristons 0870 600 3690

Space inspired by KewClose to the Thames, Kew Bridge West is a landmark development by St James and offers fine contemporary living at one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Each property has a private balcony or terrace, and many enjoy views over the landscaped inner courtyard.

Designed by Assael Architecture, the seven apartment buildings are set in a crescent formation. Communal spaces inspired by Kew Gardens flow throughout the development, and a tree-lined boulevard and linear park run parallel to Kew Bridge Road.

Kew Bridge West, Kew Bridge Road TW8, from 350,000, Kew Bridge West New Homes 020 8662 6000

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