Landlords give LDG the seal of approval

We’re delighted to report that 99% of the landlords questioned in our latest customer survey said that they were either satisfied or very satisfied with our services, telephone manor, knowledge and response.

In addition, 91% said that they will definitely continue using us, and 78% said that they thought we are better than our competition.

Our latest customer satisfaction survey was sent to 100 of our landlords, half of which completed it. We’re delighted with these results, and will continue to do our best to provide a quality property management and lettings service to both landlords and tenants.

Don't be a Gazanger!

A recent trend has emerged in the sales market, known as ‘gazanging’ – this is where the vendor pulls out of the sale of their property, opting to stay put, having previously accepted an offer.

There are a number of reasons why this can occur – it could be due to a change in circumstances, which mean that the seller no longer wishes to move, or is unable to. But it can also be because there is so little on the sales market, the vendor simply can’t find anywhere else to buy.

Our advice to vendors, who’ve found a buyer but can’t find anywhere else to purchase, is to opt to rent instead. This can put you in a stronger position, as it means that when you do find somewhere, you are technically a ‘cash buyer’ and so more favourable compared to someone who has a property to sell.

Covent Garden Flats: The Centre Of Culture & The Arts

When evaluating flats for rent in England, London's West End has consistently come to the forefront for the amenities and the atmosphere. Potential renters looking for flats for rent in Covent Garden will find excellent properties that are carefully tended by property owners. The rental market is strong in this neighbourhood due to the good reputation of the area.

For those who enjoy the theatre, letting flats for rent in Covent Garden is the ideal place to live. Covent Garden is a mecca for theatre and its oldest is the Royal Theatre located on Drury Lane, established in 1663. Covent Garden is the centre of theatre, as nearby are the Lyceum, Aldwych, New London, and Duchess.

Also nearby are the Strand, Coliseum and the Drury Lane theatres. Having such a wide array of theatre choices in the heart of London makes Covent Garden a dream for those who enjoy having classic theatre conveniently nearby.

Pubs and restaurants abound making for a lively nightlife in Covent Garden. Good traditional pub food and drink is widely available. Entertainment in the form of street performers is common, which is called busking. An entertainer gets a licence from the owner of where they want to play and they can play outside or inside the establishment. Buskers draw crowds of residents and tourists alike and offer lively, ever-changing music and dance. A trip around the local area to soak up these attractions is available to residents on a daily basis. Small amplifiers are used, not loud and intrusive amps, so residents have a peaceful environment.

Covent Garden flats for rent offer proximity to a myriad of choices for cinema buffs. There are many places to see the latest movies. Two IMAX cinemas show movies in the latest 2D and 3D formats. The Prince Charles Cinema offers six month old movie releases at discount prices. For those on a budget or those looking to see the newest releases, residing in the Covent Garden area offers convenience to both.

Traditional English pubs are known the world over. The traditional English pub that serves Pub Fayre food is an experience not to be missed; and Covent Garden has many options when it comes to this type of food. The accompanying atmosphere makes this experience truly a grand one. There are cafes and restaurants whose menus run the gamut of international cuisine. Covent Garden flats for rent give close proximity to these delicious amenities.

Learn more about flats for rent in Covent Garden.

Property demand in Bloomsbury set to surge due to new university

It has recently been announced that a new university, set to rival the high standards of Oxford and Cambridge, is set to open in London’s Bloomsbury, in September 2012. The New College of the Humanities will charge £18,000 per year in fees and West End specialist estate agency, LDG, anticipate that the influx of students attending the school will have an effect on the local property market.

Ben Everest, a partner at LDG, comments: “Bloomsbury is home to University College London (UCL) and so it already has a strong student population, many of whom have affluent parents who are funding their accommodation whilst they study. As this new university promises to offer ‘a new model of higher education for the humanities in the UK’, I would expect it to attract a similar breed of moneyed students, many from overseas.

“Both the sales and lettings markets in the West End are currently experiencing a shortage in supply of good quality properties, so if there is a further influx of students into the area, I expect the increased demand to result in prices increasing and it could even lead to bidding wars over the most sought after properties, such as those in Paramount Court or Bloomsbury Terrace, which are popular with overseas students.”

For available properties in Bloomsbury for sale visit http://www.ldg.co.uk/residential-sales/search-results

Link to LDG in the ES

Here is the link to LDG in the ES online this week. Laurence comments in a feature on living in and buying property in Soho, and answers questions in a Q&A about the area.

http://es.homesandproperty.co.uk/property_news/news/wordonthestreet20110427soho.html?ito=1610

LDG also feature in the property section of the ES in 'Word of Mouth', also about Soho.

New Banksy in Fitzrovia

There is a new Banksy piece in Fitzrovia: http://gowalla.com/checkins/34936623

LDG in the media

LDG is being featured in the Evening Standard Magazine on the 27th April in a feature on Soho. LDG's newsletter, The Local, is hitting the streets soon as well, with a vibrant new look!