West End Luxury Bathrooms

Very few people will buy a house because they are attracted by fantastic bathrooms.
Buyers do react to bathrooms that are not cared for, however, because they view them as a reflection of the overall condition of the property. Many buyers know that plumbing repairs potentially represent a major expense. They get nervous about dripping taps, loose tiles, and running toilets.
Your pre-marketing preparations should include making sure that your plumbing is working properly and that any cosmetic damage caused by former leaks has been repaired. Get out the scouring powder, mildew remover, glass and tile cleaner and a scrubbing brush.
A new shower curtain, bath mat, and nice smelling soap can help give the buyer one more positive reason for liking your home! Keep the bathroom spotless while your home is on the market.

West End Property Sales: Location Trends

It is a well-known axiom that location is one of the most important elements in the value of a property.

Let's take that one step further. A good investment buy would be a sound property in a "so-so" area that will increase in value in the future.

Buying into an area that is strongly on the comeback is one way to shorten the odds for success. Trend is everything.

The trick is not to get in so early that you are one of the earliest pioneers, but early enough that there is still plenty of appreciation left.

Being a pioneer is fine if you are a gambler with a lot of patience. It is safer to buy into an area after the restoration trend is unmistakably established.

A neighbourhood that is a good candidate for restoration must have an intrinsic location advantage, such as being in a school district that has high test scores or in a good walk-to-work location.

It must also have good basic homes. Can we help you find a winner?

Property in Fitzrovia, Soho, Covent Garden, Bloomsbury and Marylebone

We want the properties we market to look spotless and wonderful.

However, the sellers eventually find that keeping their house in prime showing condition begins to wear thin after a few weeks for even the most impeccable housekeepers.

It is a lot of work to keep the beds perpetually made, the kitchen and bathrooms spotless and rooms neat. Is it worth it? It is--if you want to sell your house in a reasonable amount of time.

Buyers often see normal clutter, and what registers is "this house hasn't been maintained."
They see bathtub rings and think "plumber's bills."

Dirt under the radiators causes them to imagine having to replace the entire heating and air conditioning system.

People are often functioning more on emotion than logic when selecting a house.

You can help us by minimizing the amount of imagination that buyers will need in order to fall in love with your home

For Sale By Owner: Selling Your Own Property

The concept of "do-it-yourself" is often perceived as easy.

While this approach can pay dividends in many endeavors, it can cost you unnecessary time and money when you are trying to sell your home.

The overwhelming majority of homes that sell are listed with an estate sales professional. In most markets, over 90% of the homes sold are listed with agents.

Most people try to sell their own home in order to save the commission, while those who tend to buy homes that are "for Sale by Owner" homes also want to save!

Rarely does anyone actually save money by selling their own home.

By listing your home with us you will save the cost of advertising your home, the inconvenience of showing, and all the time you might spend talking to people who couldn't qualify to buy. We can help you get the right price for your home and are experienced in all aspects of the complex legal details involved in transferring title.

West End Flats: Fixtures, Fittings and Contents

Before completion on your new home, you will make a "walk-through" inspection to ensure that the property is in the same condition as it was when the purchase agreement was drawn up.

Some sellers convey the appliances and major systems "as is," offering no promise that they will be in working order.

Other agreements require all systems, such as heating, plumbing to be operational. It depends on the terms that are negotiated between the buyer and seller.

During this inspection you should check the appliances by turning each one on and letting it run a full cycle.

This gives you a chance to make sure that any repairs that were to be made by the seller prior to completion have been made.

These details are much easier to work out before rather than after you have taken possession of your new home.

Soho Property Sales: West End Purchase Offers

When you have decided on a mortgage lender, you begin the loan process by filling out a loan application.

Have a record of all of your current bank accounts, including the name and address of bank(s), type of account(s), and approximate balance(s).

Be prepared to provide details about outstanding loans or credit accounts, such as student or car loans and major credit card accounts.

You will also need information about your assets, stocks, bonds, and life insurance policies.

If you foresee any credit problems, we can advise on how to keep them from interfering with approval of the mortgage.

We can usually give you a prompt opinion about your chances for obtaining a mortgage.

Bloomsbury: Duke's Road / Woburn Walk, WC1H

Bordering King's Cross and Bloomsbury, Duke's Road and Woburn Walk are hidden treasures in this highly sought-after West End location. Woburn Walk, which leads from Upper Woburn Place to Duke's Road, is a Dickensian walkway in the northern end of Bloomsbury which features beautifully preserved bow-fronted buildings that were built by the architect Thomas Cubitt in 1822.

The small street is home to many restaurants, bookshops and galleries and offers a pleasant retreat from the noise and traffic of nearby Euston Road. Lamb's Conduit Street, WC1N

Lamb's Conduit Street was named after a William Lamb, a gentleman of the Chapel Royal under Henry VIII who, at his own expense, drew several springs into a conduit in the street. Leading from the entrance to the Foundling Hospital into Red Lion Street, High Holborn, it is known today for its independent retailers and community spirit which give the street such character.

Another LDG specialist street, Lamb's Conduit recently achieved a record price with a maisonette reaching in excess of £1.75 million.

LDG West End Properties: Best in the West

Since our humble beginnings back in 1987 we've watched the West End property market steadily increase in activity. And over our 20 years in operation we've observed the West End neighbourhoods of Soho, Covent Garden, Fitzrovia, Bloomsbury and Marylebone grow, each developing individual idiosyncrasies and attracting their own niche market.

During this time we've built up an extensive base of clients who keep coming back because there are no other local west end agents with the depth, knowledge and track record that we have.

This is the essence of our personalised and professional approach which greatly distinguishes us from our competitors, making us stand out in the crowd as the showcase estate agent. So to commemorate and celebrate LDG's flourishing evolution we're taking a trip down memory lane…

West End Property Sales: Serious Inspections

When you are involved in the process of buying a home, it is safe to assume that you will probably find one that you like, make an offer, and purchase it.

There are many steps along the way, and more and more buyers in the market today want guarantees.

Inspections by structural engineers and environmental specialists often turn up something wrong with the property you want to buy.

Many sales have been halted or delayed because asbestos or lead was found on the property.

If a problem has been found with the property you want to buy, ask yourself two questions:
1) Can the problem be fixed?
2) If so, what will it cost to repair it?

Other problems could keep you from purchasing a property, such as the house is located under electro-magnetic power lines.or a Night Club is to be built next door.

We can also give you any information you need about nearby public transportation, schools, shopping, and recreational facilities.

West End Apartments For Sale:

No matter how much storage space they have, most people feel that it's never enough.

Most buyers put storage space high on their list of priorities for a new home, and all sellers must face the minor indignity of having prospective buyers open all of the cupboards to determine the size of each one.

Even an enormous cupbord looks small if it is cluttered. Try and be as organized as possible while your property is on the market.

If you have too many things, do a 'car-boot sale'.

The areas that you have for storage will look much more spacious and attractive if they are neat and well-organized