The Hampstead Property Blog: March 2015

Monday 30 March 2015

Investment opportunity........Finchley Road NW3

Good morning,

As we come to the end of the first quarter of 2015, we are experiencing the seasonal shift in the industry. The local market is becoming increasingly active with a varied range of property on offer. The Finchley Road pocket of NW3 is pretty good value, compared to other parts which are commanding over £1,000 per square meter.

Here's a one bedroom second floor flat located on Finchley Road, a haven for commuters as it's close to the great transport links and main truck roads for getting in and around London. It's in great all round condition, well fitted kitchen with granite worktops, smart wood floors and there are well kept communal gardens.

Compared with the asking price of £409,950, this flat will achieve a rent of £1645 per calender month, giving you a 5% annual return. Offered for sale through Martin &Wright in West Hampstead.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-51381983.html

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Friday 27 March 2015

Hampstead.....................good time to buy property?

Following last week’s article, I had an interesting chat with a chap who lives in St. John’s Wood, who popped into our office on Heath Street in Hampstead, whilst his better half was at the hair salon.

Turn Key Investment opportunity in Daleham Gardens NW3

Good morning,as early Spring is upon us,more and more flats with outside space are making an appearance in the local market.Looking around to see what's coming up just before we break for Easter next week,I found this self-contained studio on the raised ground floor with access to a communal garden.

Modernised to a high standard,much loved and cared for by the current owner,it's a turn key investment and ready to go.It's well proportioned for a studio with 319 sq ft of living space on offer.That and it's favoured location,being just a short walk to either Belsize Park or Finchley Road Tubes will instantly attract a whole host of prospective tenants looking for a smart pied a terre.

With an asking price of £359,950 it's on the market with our local friends at Stones Residential.This flat will achieve a rent of £1,475 per calender month,giving you a gross annual yield of 5.1%.I would suggest that this is pretty good for a flat in this area that needs no cosmetic improvement.If you like what you see,then i would get down to the selling agent and arrange for a look around.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-51334706.html?premiumA=true

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Wednesday 25 March 2015

Care to share ?.............great 3 bedroom flat on Adelaide Road NW3

Looking at how the local market is taking shape,I would suggest that rents in the NW3 area will increase on average by 4.5% throughout 2015.This trend is no doubt increasing the cost of housing for individuals,though on the flip side,it's opened up the market creating a strong demand for larger 2,3 and 4 bedroom properties.This type of property attracts sharers and families (these two groups make up around 50% of the market) and brings down the average spend per person, thus addressing the issue of affordability.

I spotted this well proportioned three bedroom flat on Adelaide Road, just a moments walk form Chalk Farm Tube,Primrose Hill and Camden.Looking round, there are three good sized bedrooms, well equipped kitchen and living room with access to a balcony.It's in pretty decent condition,with only minor cosmetic improvements needed in preparation for the lettings market.The location and size of the flat are the two appealing attributes.On the market with Foxtons in Camden, for the full lowdown click on the link below.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-51120086.html

Compared to the asking price of £649,950,this flat will rent for £2,600 per calender month, giving you a gross annual yield of 5%. As always, size matters and in property,square footage = ££££'s.

My brains are here to be picked, if you have any questions or need advice about the NW3 market, feel free to pop in to our office on Heath Street.

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Tuesday 24 March 2015

Investment opportunity 2 bedroom duplex flat 1 minute to Swiss Cottage Tube

Good morning, i have come across this two bedroom duplex in a popular block that's in commuter haven being just next door to the entrance of Swiss Cottage Tube.The block is known as Center Heights,at first glance,it appears dull and uninspiring.I would reserve judgement however, as the location is as central as can be and once inside the views are great too,making it a popular choice with buy-to-let investors. Around 70% of the flats in this block are let out,the rest is owner occupied.Arranged over two floors and has a balcony leading out from the living room,though the views can be enjoyed from all rooms.

It could do with a bit of cheering up inside, though a coat of paint and some general maintenance will see to that.Compared to the asking price of £550,000,this type of flat will rent for £2232 per calender month, giving you a gross annual yield of 5.1%, pretty good for a flat in a prime area of London.

On the market with our friends at Prime Metro Properties in Baker Street, full details as below and definitely worth a look around.

http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/36315888

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Friday 20 March 2015

Investment opportunity close to West Hampstead Finchley Road NW3

Just came across this flat for sale on Rightmove. On the market for sale through our friends at Foxtons. The flat is in renter territory within a short walk of the tube and shops in West Hampstead. Inside, its a spacious two bedroom flat with a balcony,separate kitchen and its own private entrance.Offered in very good condition throughout with plenty of natural light and wood flooring.

This block of flats is located on Finchley Road which is the spine of the NW3 area and just a short walk from the great transport of West Hampstead with its 2 mainline and one tube station. Ideal for commuters who can be on public transport within minutes to anywhere in the City.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-48632180.html

Two bedroom flats in this part of the area will rent for £1845 per calender month, giving you an annual gross yield of just over 4.8%. These figures are pretty good for a 2 bedroom flat in this postcode.

We had a couple visit the office last week who were looking to invest in a buy-to-let property.They had some recent inheritance and wanted to out their money into something that will see better returns than in the bank.Recently we managed to help them acquire a property in Fellows Road NW3,which will gross them 5.6% on their investment, without taking into account the capital gain.

I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about the Hampstead and Belsize Park property market. Fell free to visit me at my office on Heath Street.

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Maitland Park Villas property market outperforms the West Heath Road area property market by 93%

Following a discussion with a local landlord who lives in the West Heath Road area of Hampstead, we got chatting about his two buy to let properties in Hampstead. He wanted some advice

Primrose Hill Road NW3 2 bedroom flat with a good return

Have you got that Friday feeling?.....................

Having a little browse through the local market this morning i came across this 1st floor two bedroom flat just a few minutes walk to Primrose Hill Park. It's in pretty decent condition throughout and with the exception of the gold bathroom accessories, little needs to be done cosmetically in preparation for the rental market.

There are two generous bedrooms, separate well equipped kitchen and good size living room with space for dining.The location is great with the local shops on England's Lane just across the road, three local tube stations and the open spaces of Primrose Hill Park. The other added benefit is the off street parking which is worth its weight in gold for property in urban locations.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-49999529.html

I would suggest a rental of figure of £2492 per calender month, compared to the asking price that gives you an annual yield of 5.4%.Being in a block, there are the service charges and ground rent to consider,though the area is known for its staying power.Therefore,the expected high occupancy rate will have a strengthening effect on the yield over the lifetime of the investment.

2 bedroom flats are a good bet for investment as there is always call for them, no matter what is happening in the local market.

If you have any questions or need advice about what to purchase for Buy-To-Let investment, feel free to call in and see me in our office on Heath Street.

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Wednesday 18 March 2015

Belsize Park Studio with great potential

Good morning, as another day dawns I have another flat for you. This flat is a self-contained 1st floor studio in a purpose built block, known as Gilling Court, just round the corner from the local shops and tube.

Belsize Park Pension Pot - Parkhill Road NW3

With the Spring now upon us,flats with outside space are now becoming more frequently available to the market given the season. Recent trends show that buy-to-let investors are ideally looking for a combination of yield and capital gain.

I came across this three bedroom flat in a smart period block on Parkhill Road,just round the corner from the tube at Belsize Park.Looking around inside,it's in good condition with a balcony and allocated parking.With it's three bedrooms,the target audience is quite varied as it will attract sharers or a young family.On the market with our friends at Oliver's on Pond Street for £625,000.Comparable properties have rented for £2,600 per calender month,giving you an annual yield of 5.25%.
Here's the good bit though,this particular flat has seen a capital growth of some 50.6% in the last 4 years since it was last sold.With the average life span of buy-to-let investments being 15 years,its a good one for the retirement fund.Click on the link below for the full story.

http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/36236635

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Monday 16 March 2015

Putting the size into Belsize - Romney Court NW3 -Guide price £275,000

Calling all landlords,it appears that Homes Under The Hammer has come to Belsize Park. I've come across this gem of a flat available for sale by auction via Savills.Looking through the details,this flat has lots of potential.Currently arranged as a self-contained studio there is enough square footage to convert into a 1 bedroom

Property values rise by £4,323 per week in Hampstead

Last week, a landlord who lives in the Templewood Avenue area in Hampstead came in to our office to discuss the rising property values in the NW3 area. He owns a varied portfolio of rental properties, primarily in Hampstead

2 bedroom duplex overlooking the Heath with a 5% return

We are already in the second week of March and cant believe how quickly time has gone buy. I thought we'd hit the ground running with this two bedroom duplex flat with views over Hampstead Heath.

Great investment opportunity - Maitland Park Road NW3

Good morning, a client of mine who lives just round the corner form the office called in earlier on.We had an interesting chat about the local market in general and how sales are fairing up against lettings. With demand for lettings growing, I see rental values in NW3 rising between 4-5% throughout 2015. With this in mind, there are some buy-to-let opportunities around that will no doubt benefit from the growth in rental values.

We looked on Rightmove and I spotted this 1 bedroom on Maitland Park Road, a pocket of Belsize Park that is rising in popularity. It's in pretty decent condition and will achieve a rent of £1,344 per calendar month giving you a 5.2% annual return. On sale with our friends at Oliver's on Pond Street for £310,000.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-48791914.html

If you are considering a buy-to-let property in the local area or would like advice about investing in NW3, feel free to email me; chris@ashmoreresidential.com or call in for an informal chat. I will give you my opinion (both good and bad). My office is on Heath Street, just a couple of minutes from Hampstead Tube.

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Wednesday 11 March 2015

Two bedroom 1st floor flat buy-to-let opportunity Maitland Park Road NW3

Good morning, as we enter the second week of March,the days are getting longer and brighter,with quite a few flats that have outside space becoming available to the local market.I came across this cracking 2 bedroom flat

The Long Game - Frognal flat with great investment potential

From my conversations with investors, it appears that yield is the yard stick when they are considering their next purchase. Although the importance of that is not to be dismissed, capital gain is the long term driver of the investment. The days where property values doubled once every 7-10 years are long gone, nowadays,the average lifespan of an investment property is 15-18 years. I was combing the area the other day and stumbled across this flat which was pretty unique. Located on Frognal this flat has a conservatory, access to a private terrace and a share in the freehold.

On the market with Hunters for £425,000, comparable flats in the area have rented for £1516 per calender month, giving you a yield of 4.47%. The capital gain is really impressive though;since the last sale of this flat back in 1998, (17 years ago- average lifespan of the investment) it has seen a capital growth of over 500%.The figures speak for themselves and many of the local buy-to-let investors have booked a viewing, so be 1st in the queue!

http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/3614962

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Thursday 5 March 2015

Brand new flat in College House- Finchley Road NW3 with a 6% annual yield

Over recent months I've been keeping my eye on the progress of this new development just yards from Swiss Cottage tube. Now that its completed, I was curious to see what's on offer here as the location is a hot bed for lettings.

Foxtons, just a few doors down have this one bedroom for sale and its got a large private terrace. This is just the tonic, as we enter the spring, a flat with out side space is in typically high demand, so i thought it would be a good one to put out to landlords.This flat is a good all-rounder; for location, modern interior and that terrace, it's box ready. The rent will be £1734 per calender month and that will give you an annual yield of 6% which is great for this area.

Flats like this sell like hot cakes, so if you like the look of it,I would get an appointment for a look around and be first in the queue.

http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/36090366

If you would like advice on buy-to-let investments in the NW3 area or you have seen a property that you are considering, by all means feel free to contact me chris@ashmoreresidential.com. I shall give you my honest and unbiased opinion.

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Wednesday 4 March 2015

Great buy-to-let Investment with 5.7% yield , College House, Finchley Road NW3

Spring is upon us and the local market starts to warm up around this time of year too. In my experience,demand for good quality studio flats in the area is always high at all times of the year.I found this unusually large flat offered in excellent condition.The current owner has gone to the trouble of getting it to look its best and it ticks all the boxes;1 minute to Swiss Cottage Tube, 370 sq ft internal area (I've seen and rented smaller 1 bedroom flats!),wood floors, modern bathroom and in a block.

Its on the market with my neighbours, Foxtons for £259,950, comparable flats in this location have achieved rents £1170 per calender month. That gives an annual yield of 5.7%. This is an ideal opportunity to acquire an attractive buy-to-let investment with no additional expense to incur for improvements, so i would be surprised if it sticks around for long. Take a look round inside, I'm sure you'll like what you see.

http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/36090367

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NW3 Property Blog and Chris Christodoulou

Hi and thank you for visiting this blog. I have been in the NW3 Property market since 2000, now owning and running with my excellent colleagues, the Ashmore Residential office in Hampstead.

I have always shared my thoughts on the local property market in NW3 with my landlords, but now I want to share this with everyone in the town.

This blog follows the property market in NW3 and the immediate surrounding area. You'll find tips, guidance, and analysis that relates specifically to the NW3 Property Market. I will talk about what is happening in the suburbs’ property market itself, even looking at specific streets or areas.

At other times, I will post what I consider decent buy- to- let deals in NW3 for the buy- to- let landlord. I like to look at the whole of market and give you, what I consider the best investment opportunities.

If you see a potential deal, and want a second opinion, without hesitation, email the Rightmove link to Chris@ashmoreresidential.com . I will always give you my honest opinion on the property and its investment potential. (both good and bad) .

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Monday 30 March 2015

Investment opportunity........Finchley Road NW3

Friday 27 March 2015

Hampstead.....................good time to buy property?

Thursday 26 March 2015

Turn Key Investment opportunity in Daleham Gardens NW3

Wednesday 25 March 2015

Care to share ?.............great 3 bedroom flat on Adelaide Road NW3

Tuesday 24 March 2015

Investment opportunity 2 bedroom duplex flat 1 minute to Swiss Cottage Tube

Friday 20 March 2015

Investment opportunity close to West Hampstead Finchley Road NW3

Maitland Park Villas property market outperforms the West Heath Road area property market by 93%

Primrose Hill Road NW3 2 bedroom flat with a good return

Wednesday 18 March 2015

Belsize Park Studio with great potential

Tuesday 17 March 2015

Belsize Park Pension Pot - Parkhill Road NW3

Monday 16 March 2015

Putting the size into Belsize - Romney Court NW3 -Guide price £275,000

Friday 13 March 2015

Property values rise by £4,323 per week in Hampstead

2 bedroom duplex overlooking the Heath with a 5% return

Thursday 12 March 2015

Great investment opportunity - Maitland Park Road NW3

Wednesday 11 March 2015

Two bedroom 1st floor flat buy-to-let opportunity Maitland Park Road NW3

Monday 9 March 2015

The Long Game - Frognal flat with great investment potential

Thursday 5 March 2015

Brand new flat in College House- Finchley Road NW3 with a 6% annual yield

Wednesday 4 March 2015

Great buy-to-let Investment with 5.7% yield , College House, Finchley Road NW3

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