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121Move.co.uk, the Online Estate Agency, 0844 800 4990.
Adam and Sons Estates, 11 The Vale, Acton, London, W3 7SH, 0208 743 7234.
Adam Smith Residential, 22 Craven Terrace, Hyde Park, London , W2 3QH, 020 3005 7555.
Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings, 5 Thackeray Street, Kensington, London, W8 5ET, 020 7938 3522.
Birch and Company, 18-21 Jermyn Street, St James, London, SW1Y 6HP, 020 7734 7432.
Black Katz, 78 Borough High Street, London Bridge, London, SE1 1LL, 020 7403 5010.
Black Katz, 24 Shepherds Bush Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 7PJ, 020 7371 2333.
Brompton Ltd, 36 Kings Road, Sloane Square, London, SW3 4UD, 020 7589 2002.
Chesterton, 116 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, W8 7RW, 020 7262 5060.
Coutts De Lisle, 66 Pembroke Road, Kensington, London, W8 6NX, 020 7603 4444.
Dominics Sales & Lettings, 38 Gloucester Road, Kensington, Greater London, SW7 4QT, 020 7581 0154.
Douglas & Gordon, 22 Gloucester Road, Kensington, London, SW7 4RB, 020 7581 1152.
Featured Agent Available, 10/11 Gladman Business Quarter, Edison Court, Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham, LL13 7YT.
Fiveseventen, 232 Old Brompton Road, Earls Court, London, SW5 0DE, 0207 244 9090.
Full House Estate Agents, 3 Hogarth Place, London, SW5 0QT, 020 7259 2779.
Greater London Properties, 79 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1D 6QB, 020 7851 8530.
Hamptons International, 168 Brompton Road, South Kensington, London, SW3 1HW, 020 7584 2014.
Harringtons London, 93 Bell Street, London, NW1 6TL, 020 7724 0121.
Hogarth Estates, 16b Hogarth Place, Earls Court, London, SW5 0QT, 020 7373 5222.
John Hollingsworth, Fulham Office, 632 Fulham Road, Fulham, London, SW6 5RT, 020 7731 3888.
London West Properties & Finance, Suite 1, 23 Redan Place, Bayswater, London, W 2 4SA, 020 7612 4434.
M2 Property, 6 Rolands Garden, South Kensington, London, SW7 3PH, 020 7043 8341.
Mantra Estates Ltd, 54 Pembroke Road, Kensington, London, W8 6NX, 020 3008 6403.
Marsh & Parsons, Rawlings House, 2a Milner Street, Chelsea, SW3 2PU, 020 7591 5570.
Maybank Property Services, 10 - 16 Tiller Road, Docklands, London, E14 8PX, 020 7987 0505.
MyLondonHome, grosvenor gardens house, 35 37 grosvenor gardens, London, sw1 w0bs, 020 7821 1800.
Pinnacle Property (London) Ltd, 22 Great Queen Street, Holborn, London, WC2B 5BH, 020 7067 2406.
Property Investment, 212 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9HG, 020 7917 1837.
Royal Estates Ltd, 32 Uxbridge Street, Notting Hill, London, W8 7TA, 020 7229 1888.
Willmotts, 35 Kensington Church Street , London, W8 4LL, 020 7937 6644.
WOW Property, the people's estate agent, 0845 000 0999.

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TIPS ON BUYING IN SOUTH KENSINGTON

Estate Agents

Let a good number of agents in South Kensington know your needs - our 'one e-mail to all South Kensington Estate Agents' button at the top of the homepage is ideal for this.

Provide estate agents with all your contact details and e-mail addresses - if what you are looking for comes on the market in South Kensington you want to be the first to know!

Work closely with the estate agents, they have local knowledge of the property market and house prices in South Kensington. Make them want to help you.

The Property

Work out your budget:

Standard lending ratios are usually three times the principal earner's gross income plus one times the second, or two and a half times joint gross income.
Consider your existing equity, savings, moving costs and your likely general credit rating.

Decide what you want to buy. Make a wish list of essential criteria:

Style, size, age, numbers of rooms, garaging, parking, garden etc.
Still remain open-minded - lots of people surprise themselves with what they end up buying.

Consider the wider picture:

Location, communications, local facilities, schools, clubs
Is this a long term move? How will your property needs vary in future?

Viewing A Property

Arrive in the area early to get a good feel of the neighbourhood, and prepare any local questions you may wish to ask.

Do not make an instant judgement. Do not be influenced by the sociability of the vendors, their taste in furnishings or the (un)tidiness.

Assess the accommodation that the property provides.

Assess the general state of repair: Roof, walls, windows and doors, plasterwork, wiring, plumbing and heating, kitchen fittings and bathroom sanitary ware.

Have improvements been carried out / will they be required (e.g. double glazing, insulation, D.P.C., kitchen)?

Assess the neighbours, the street and the general condition of other properties around - is this street reliably steady, on the up, or going downhill?

Consider where the morning and evening sun will be.

If you are interested try to revisit at a different time on a different day when the area may be busier.

Action for buying a house in South Kensington

Buying a house can get stressful; get off to a good start:

Print this checklist, take it with you and make notes.
Press our 'one e-mail to all South Kensington Estate Agents' button now and get the best local agents sending you details through - Do it now!

TIPS ON SELLING IN SOUTH KENSINGTON

The Estate Agent

Ask a few South Kensington agents to value your property. Be objective about what they say and do not be unduly critical if is not what you wanted to hear!

Do not necessarily choose the agent with the cheapest fee; you want your property advertised and 'sold properly' in all respects.

Choose an agent that belongs to a professional body such as:

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Ombudsman Estate Agency (OEA)

Read ALL the small print if you decide to use a sole agent. Multiple agents could cost you more, but may increase your chances of selling your property.

State any fixtures and fittings to be included in the sale.

Make it clear to the agent the minimum value you are presently willing to accept from a buyer.

Your Property

Take a critical look at the outside and inside of your home and decide what small items are realistic to quickly improve.

The exterior of your home will be the buyer's first impression. Ensure the garden is neat and tidy, outside lights are clean and working, all fixtures such as door handles are secure.

Prepare your home by cleaning, repainting (if necessary) and completing any unfinished DIY job! Create more space. Pack away, throw away or take to the charity shop any unnecessary items and be ruthless. The more you do now, the less cluttered your house will look, and the less packing you will have to do when you move.

Viewing A Property

Arrange viewing at times that you can realistically have the property looking good, kitchen cleared, grass cut etc. The property needs to be tidy.

Create a nice atmosphere, pleasant fragrances, and flowers and turn the television off. In winter light any fires and have the heating at a comfortable level. In summer open windows.

Be ready for questions about the property, neighbours and the locality.

Be clear about your own reasons for moving-on, time scales and flexibility.

Leave it to your agent do any serious negotiating.

Action for selling property in South Kensington

We have listed your main local agents. E-mail them a request to contact you for initial discussions about the possibility of them being chosen to sell you property.

TIPS ON RENTING IN SOUTH KENSINGTON

Let lots of agents know what you are looking for so you get a really good selection to choose from.
Inform the agent of your criteria (location, budget, furnished/unfurnished, occupation date requirement, tenancy period and any other aspects that are important to you).
Expect to pay a deposit of at least one months rent, possibly more. Possibly some administration charges.
You may be required to provide references.
Ensure you read and understand the tenancy agreement. The Citizens Advice Bureau may check this for you. Clarify what is NOT included in the rental fee, such as council tax, utility bills, ground maintenance etc.
Examine the inventory prepared by the agent and keep a copy.
Check restrictions: sub-letting, pets etc. Can you redecorate?
Notify defects in writing as soon as they become apparent (even if you do not want them remedied).
Establish what is covered under maintenance (boilers, refrigerators, radiators etc.).
Usually, you will not have to deal with the landlord directly. Should you have any problems or queries, direct them to your agent first.
Other issues to consider are, parking, neighbours, noise levels, public transport availability etc.

Action to rent a house or flat in South Kensington

Notify all the main local agents by sending 'one e-mail to all Letting Agents' with your requirements. Do it now!

TIPS ON LETTING OUT YOUR PROPERTY IN SOUTH KENSINGTON

Choose a letting agent that is registered with one of the following:

The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA)
The National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS)
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
The UK Association of Letting Agents (UKALA)
Ombudsman for Estate Agents (OEA)

Get a good contract which will be the Tenancy Agreement. Think about any restrictions you wish to place on the tenant and the use of your property.

Try not to be too tough - if you exclude smokers, pets, students, small children and short term lets, you will narrow the market for your property considerably.

Ask for a rent that is realistic and affordable to your potential tenants. The big difference in profit at the end of the year will be dependent upon how long the property stood empty - reduce the voids!

Examine our 'buyers tips' for guidelines on presenting the property in an attractive manner.

Action to let property in South Kensington

Notify the local Letting Agents your property is available and find out the likely rent that could be attracted for your property.

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