Inhouse July/August 2008

Traps HillLoughton

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1 Traps Hill, Loughton2/3 FEATURE HOME: Traps Hill, Loughton4 James Lawlor Reports / Investment Properties5 Olympus Tiles / Barclay Oval Cleaning Group6/7 Loughton Office Properties8/9 Elite Homes10 FEATURE HOME: Landmark Tower, Repton Park11 Bowling & Co Solicitors12/13 Chigwell Office Properties

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14 Repton Park15 Haywards Valuers & Solicitors16 Elite Homes17 FEATURE HOME: Marden Ash House, Ongar18/19 Lettings20 Bang & Olufsen21 Attwater & Liell Solicitors22/23 Woodford Office Properties24 FEATURE HOME: The Old Cottage, Chigwell

25 FEATURE HOME: The Elms, Abridge

26 Whiskers Solicitors

27 FEATURE HOME: Manor Court, Loughton

28 West End Interiors

29 Chatsworth Klien

30 Notcut Landscape & Garden Design

31 Urban Myth Kitchens

32 Breckenridge

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An exceptional family residence modernised and updated to the un-compromising standards of the current vendors.

This delightful family residence combines exquisite craftsmanship and traditional materials to

provide a home of un-doubtable charm. This executive property is superbly situated for local

shopping amenities and the fashionable eateries of the local High Road. This is truly a rare

opportunity to purchase one of the area's character properties. Accommodation comprises:

vestibule, lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, orangery, utility room, study, shower room, family

room, cloakroom/WC, bedroom two with en-suite, two family bathrooms, detached double

garage, gymnasium, approx 100ft frontage with secure gates & rear garden approx 130ft x 120ft.

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For more information, please contactour Loughton office on

020 8502 5588


tough...but not impossible

GIVE US YOUR PROPERTY AND WE WILL SELL IT!

Lets not beat about the bush, the market it tough not only because

lending criteria is tight, but because confidence in purchasing is low. We

at Lawlors Property Services are an experienced deal making team and

firmly believe that if you really want to sell, we have the commitment

and ability to negotiate with ‘real’ buyers until a deal is done.

Every property for sale featured within these pages is exclusive to

Lawlors Property Services. We pride ourselves on attracting the

finest properties in the area and have a reputation for skilful and

effective negotiations.

Our Inhouse magazine distributed to approximately 20,000 homes

and buyers, giving our exclusive properties the best opportunity of

finding a successful buyer.

By instructing us you get a whole team of experts working for

you and if you are a buyer we offer the best advice experts

can give.

James LawlorPARTNER F.N.A.E.A

Investment Opportunity…We are pleased to offer a selection of properties suitable as ‘buy to let‘ investments.

The featured properties form part of a larger portfolio which can be purchased in whole or in part, most have

tenants in place on Shorthold Tenancy arrangements. The properties are in key positions throughout London and

Essex.

Tamar Square, Woodford Green £1,000 pcm Fairfield Court, Woodford Green £1,000 pcm / £250,000

• Un-furnished Three Bedroom Apartment

• Fully re-furbished with large balcony

• Close to Woodford Central Line Station

• Underground parking space

• Un-furnished Three Bedroom Apartment

• Fully re-furbished with balcony area

• Close to Woodford Central Line Station

• Communal Grounds

Contact James Lawlor for more information on 020 8418 1892

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A selection of properties currently for sale in Loughton and surrounding areas.

Baldwins Hill £765,000

• Five Bedroom Detached family residence

• Sought after area of North Loughton, facing Epping Forest

• Potential to extend, subject to usual planning consents

• Two receptions, utility room, landscaped rear garden

Alderton Hill £1.85m EXCLUSIVE AGENTS

• New Six Bedroom, Five Bathroom Detached Executive home

• Arranged over three floors and covered with an NHBC Guarantee

• Four receptions, kitchen/breakfast room & utility room

• Double garage & carriage driveway

Iceni Court, Buckhurst Hill £339,999

• Two Double Bedroom, Two Bathroom Penthouse Apartment

• Prestigious newly-built gated development & chain free

• Amazing open-plan living space & modern fitted kitchen

• Video entryphone, allocated parking, communal gardens

Baldwins Hill £795,000

• Four Bedroom Detached executive family residence

• Accommodation arranged over three levels

• Enviable position on the edge of Epping Forest

• Three receptions & two en-suites

Wroths Path £385,995

• Deceptively spacious Four Bedroom modern townhouse

• Close proximity to the Forest in the North of Loughton

• Cloakroom/WC, kitchen, lounge & family bathroom

• Shower room & integral garage

St Nicholas Place £319,000

• Two Bedroom Mid-Terrace property

• Cul-de-sac location within this modern development

• Double glazing throughout, garage & allocated parking

• Cloakroom/WC, kitchen, lounge/diner & family bathroom

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Please call 020 8502 5588 for more information on these and many more.

165 High Road, Loughton,Essex, IG10 4LF

t: 020 8502 5588 f: 020 8502 5802e: [email protected]

Sunday Viewing: 07736 23 44 22

Devon Close, Buckhurst Hill £565,000

• Four Bedroom extended 1930's Semi-Detached residence

• Within a short distance to St Johns C of E Primary School

• Cloakroom/WC, two receptions & kitchen/breakfast room

• Master with en-suite, rear garden & garage en-bloc to rear

Brook Road, Epping £725,000

• Newly-refurbished Five Bedroom Victorian Detached home

• Accommodation located over three floors

• An approx 35ft lounge & 86ft rear garden

• Panoramic views over the Essex countryside

The Heights £489,995

• Four Bedroom Townhouse

• Convenient for the High Road & delightful Epping Forest

• Two receptions, master with en-suite & family bathroom

• Double garage & rear garden approx 900sqft over four tiers

Wellfields £675,000

• Four Bedroom Semi-Detached family residence situated

• Entryphone system, four receptions & kitchen/breakfast room

• Shower room, family bathroom & off-street parking

• Electric gates & rear garden measures approx 175ft

Church Lane £689,000

• Offered chain free Four Bedroom Detached family residence

• Planning permission obtained for an extension

• Three receptions, family bathroom

• Off-street parking, rear garden & attached garage

Hazelwood £765,000

• Four Bedroom Link-Detached family residence

• Outdoor heated swimming pool & four receptions

• Kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, master with en-suite

• Family bathroom & off-street parking

Treetops, Great Woodcote Park £875,000

• Five Bedroom Executive Detached Family Residence

• Semi-secluded rear garden, unusual for development

• Five receptions, kitchen/breakfast room & utility room

• Master with en-suite & family bathroom

Swiss Cottage Place £499,999

• Well presented Four Bedroom modern Townhouse

• Accommodation arranged over three floors

• Two receptions, kitchen/breakfast room & utility room

• Master with en-suite, family bathroom & off-street parking

West View £1.2m

• Four Bedroom Detached architect-designed residence

• Built approximately three & a half years ago

• Exceptional views over Loughton

• Three receptions & rear garden with irrigation system

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One of the most unique properties situated

in Repton Park is this tower, offering

beautiful high ceilings and a circular sitting

room with domed ceiling and concealed

lighting. Spiral staircase leading to all floors

with a further stone spiral staircase which

dates back to its earlier day. The property,

which is lit in the evening, makes this an

ideal purchase for someone who is looking

for something different.

GAINSBOROUGH HOUSEREPTON PARK PRICE: £895,000EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, NEW INSTRUCTION

LOWER COTTAGEDAWS HILL

PRICE GUIDE: £1.2M

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An exceptional family residence situated within this most desirable semi rural location.

The property which has been meticulously maintained by the current vendors currently

boasts spacious living accommodation and has the added benefit of the vendors having

obtained planning permission to further enlarge the property. Although in a semi rural

location the property is within easy reach of the shopping facilities and eateries of

fashionable Station Road and the overhead with its transport link to Liverpool Street.

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For more information, please contactour Woodford Green office on

020 8506 0828

For more information, please contactour Chigwell office on

020 8281 0123

An executive Five Bedroom Detached family

abode which has undergone an extensive

refurbishment programme and is ideally

located for the shopping facilities of the

village, the picturesque green and Central

Line Tube Station. Offered chain free with a

rear garden affording superb views over

open fields. Lounge, family room,

kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom/WC,

study, master bedroom with en-suite shower

room, bedroom two with en-suite shower

room, family bathroom, off-street parking &

approx 60ft rear garden.

DUKES AVENUE,THEYDON BOISGUIDE: £775,000,

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WOOLSTON MANORHOUSE, CHIGWELL

PRICE: £1,499,995EXCLUSIVE AGENTS


020 8502 5588

A Five Bedroom Detached family

residence overlooking Woolston Manor

Golf Course. An individually crafted

property arranged over three floors set

within ¾ of an acre surrounded by

magnificent views. The property

benefits from two reception rooms,

cloakoom/WC, kitchen/breakfast room,

utility room, master bedroom with en

suite and dressing room, bedroom five

with shower room and a double

detached garage.


020 8281 0123


The most amazing and spectacular apartment

in Essex offering 360° panoramic views over

London and the Home Counties. Styled by

specialist interior designers to provide stunning

accommodation and offering a unique living

experience.

To rent exclusively through Lawlorslettings please contact 0208 502 3388

PRICE GUIDE: £5,500 PCM

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Linkside £999,995

• Imposing Five Bedroom Detached residence

• Three en suites and a family bathroom

• Three reception rooms, study,

• Kitchen/breakfast room, chain free

Brook Rise £724,995 NEW INSTRUCTION, EXCLUSIVE AGENTS

• Three Double Bedroom Detached property

• Three Reception Rooms, kitchen/breakfast room

• Planning permission granted to convert the loft

• Quiet cul-de-sac location

A selection of properties currently for sale in Chigwell and surrounding areas.

Chester Road £1,375,000

• Six Bedroom Detached family home

• Total refurbishment programme

• Master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en suite

• Approx 60ft rear garden

Fontayne Avenue, £599,995

• Three Bedroom Semi-Detached house

• Two reception rooms, cloakroom/WC

• Potential to extend subject to planning

• Approx 70ft rear garden, off-street parking

Martinsfield Close £625,000

• Five Bedroom Detached Family residence

• En suite to master bedroom

• Three reception rooms

• Kitchen/utility room

Millwell Crescent £699,995

• Four Double Bedroom Detached property


• Kitchen/breakfast room, family room

• Cloakroom/WC, lounge, dining room

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116 High Road, Chigwell,Essex, IG7 5BJ


Barnaby Way £1,250,000

• Five Bedroom Detached residence

• Recently totally refurbished, three en suites


• Unoverlooked from front and rear

Sylvan Way, Chigwell Row £649,995

• Four Bedroom Detached property

• Jack & Jill en suite shower room

• Downstairs cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room

• Detached self contained annexe

Hycliffe Gardens £549,995

• Five Bedroom Semi-Detached home

• Recently extended



Millwell Crescent £630,000

• Four Bedroom Detached residence

• Dressing room and en suite to master bedroom

• Guest Cloakroom

• No on-going chain

Grange Crescent £519,995

• Four Bedroom Detached house

• Cloakroom/WC, utility room

• Master Bedroom with En Suite

• Two reception rooms, garage

Oak Lodge Avenue £499,995


• Scope to develop, subject to planning permission

• Three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room

• Guest cloakroom, no on-going chain

Coolgardie Avenue £435,000


• Scope to develop, subject to planning permission

• Three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room

• Guest cloakroom, no on-going chain

Tomswood Road £365,000

• Two Bedroom Detached bungalow

• Planning permission to demolish and build a five

bedroom detached house


Smeaton Road, Woodford Green £279,995

• Two Double Bedroom Victorian property

• Two reception rooms

• Fitted kitchen

• Courtyard garden


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116 High Road, Chigwell,Essex, IG7 5BJ



Douglas Close, The Avenue £749,995

• Five Bedroom Detached house

• En suite shower room to the master bedroom

• Cloakroom/WC, lounge, study

• Kitchen/breakfast room, utility room

Devonshire House, £585,000

• Three Bedroom Second Floor Apartment

• En-suite to master bedroom, walk-in wardrobe

• Lounge, dining room, kitchen

• Two allocated parking spaces

Wentworth House, £575,000

• Two/Three Bedroom First Floor Apartment

• 27' lounge, kitchen/breakfast room

• Master Bedroom with en suite and additional bathroom

• Two underground parking spaces

The Manor £495,000

• Luxury Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment

• En suite bathroom

• Kitchen, lounge


Hazel Lane, The Avenue £789,995

• Five Bedroom Detached family home

• Kitchen/breakfast room, utility room

• Two reception rooms, study

• En suite to master bedroom, no on-going chain

Lombardy Close, The Avenue OIEO £430,000

• Three Double Bedroom End of Terrace

• Cloakroom/WC, lounge, dining room

• Master Bedroom with En Suite

• Landscaped Rear Garden

Hazel Lane, The Avenue £355,000

• Three Bedroom End of Terrace house

• Two Reception Rooms

• Ground Floor Cloakroom

• Approx 90ft rear garden

Cheltenham House £349,995

• A Two Bedroom Second Floor Apartment

• Fitted kitchen

• Master bedroom with en suite


Wentworth House £279,995

• One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

• Kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom/WC

• En suite bathroom, allocated parking


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“Well, Mrs Bloggs, the trouble is that surveyors are such pessimistic littlepeople that they always seem to manage to find something wrong.” Thisremark was made by an estate agent to a disgruntled vendor client whoseperception was that the sale of her house had been jeopardised by anunfavourable survey report commissioned by her purchaser. To a point, theobservation is fair enough but perhaps it would seem less condemnatoryof surveyors if ‘pessimistic’ was replaced by something like ‘realistic’. Ifthere is such a thing as a perfect property, one has yet to meet the surveyorwho actually inspected it. The fact is that there is always something eitherwrong now or which could give trouble in the future. This should notsurprise because – amongst other things - houses are built in often porousmaterials which expand and contract differentially on moisture/temperaturechanges and because nature’s plants and creatures are forever fighting forliving space and food sources (and houses provide plenty of opportunitiesto these hungry cohabitants).

Even if whoever said that house purchase is for most people the largestmonetary commitment of their lifetime probably didn’t have any children, intruth house purchase is generally an expensive enough business. It isprobably self evident that if you know nothing much about, say, cars itcould be prudent to have someone who does to check out an intendedsecond hand car purchase and surely the same argument is valid for housestoo. If the argument should be extended to consideration of whether ornot to have children is beyond the scope of this paper.

A surveyor inspecting a house will report in detail commensurate withinstructions received. Thus, if undertaking a mortgage inspection on theinstructions of a Bank or Building Society lending money to the buyer, thesurveyor’s primary concern is in the market value of the security. So far asstructural issues are concerned, the surveyor owes a legal duty of care tothe buyer (as well as to the client Bank) to notify of major structural defectswhich an ordinarily competent surveyor (distinct from an ordinarilycompetent anything else) undertaking such an inspection might be expectedto discover. This means that unless there is a big and obvious-to-a-surveyordefect then the surveyor is unlikely to report specifically on defects.

At the other end of the spectrum of inspections and costs is a Building Survey.This requires the surveyor to take the closest possible look at the property(without damaging or destroying it ) and the Report details all structuralelements of the property (eg roof, chimneys, rainwater goods, walls, joinery,loft space, floors and so on) and its environment. Defects will be identified(eg there is a crack in the wall) and comment made (eg it is not serious or itis serious and xyz is the recommended course of action). Warnings will often be incorporated (eg materials used for a particular roof covering areexpected to last for only x years and although this roof is presently watertight you should expect to have to replace within about y years).

Typically a Building Survey will comment on Services (drains, electric and gasinstallations, etc) on the basis of the surveyor’s visual inspection only butspecialist tests will be recommended where appropriate. Typically the meatof a Building Survey Report on an ordinary house will be contained in about20 pages of fairly close typed foolscap pages.

For those requiring more than a mortgage inspection from a surveyor, aBuilding Survey may be the only sensible option if the property is pre-about1850 or if it is unusually large or of unusual construction. However, about30 years ago the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors identified thatfor many purchasers the costs of a Building Survey might not be justifiedand so was born an intermediate level of Survey inspection known thesedays as a Homebuyers Report. The biggest difference between this and aBuilding Survey is in the form of Report with its reduced narrative andcosts. For example, a Homebuyers Report will not give dimensions,arrangements and explanation of roof rafters, purlins and struts but it will– like a Building Survey- identify if there is anything wrong and, if so, whatought to be done about it. Again, all structural elements are dealt with andServices are inspected only visually. For purchasers of flats the reality isthat a Homebuyers Report is the only practical option for a greater detailthan Mortgage Inspection Report. The main reason is that a flat occupiespart only of a building.

At Haywards whatever type of inspection we carry out, we’re happy to explainour findings and help you decide on your next step. It’s that simple. We alsowork within the strict guidelines laid down by the RICS and we’re ISOaccredited, so all our work is Quality Assured.

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QUEENS AVENUE WOODFORD GREEN PRICE GUIDE: £999,995 EXCLUSIVE AGENTS NEW INSTRUCTION

Edwardian Five Bedroom Semi Detached

Property located in the heart of Woodford

Green on the Monkhams Estate offering many

original features close to Woodford Green

Central Line Station. The property is well

presented and offers good sized family

accommodation with further benefits of a utility

room, and large garden with off street parking.

An exceptionally well presented and fully refurbished

Four Bedroom Semi-Detached Victorian residence,

situated within the sought-after conservation area of

Loughton, being within a short distance to the popular

Staples Road School. Offered chain and boasting:

sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room,

cloakroom/WC, master bedroom with en-suite shower

room, family bathroom, attic/bedroom four with en-

suite shower room, approx 120ft rear garden, off-

street parking & single garage.

QUEENS ROAD, LOUGHTON PRICE GUIDE: £629,999NEW INSTRUCTION


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A spectacular Grade II* Listed property positioned in aprime location in the village of Marden Ash, Ongar.

A selection of suites and rooms over two upper floors with a flowing arrangement of

spacious reception rooms, including a spectacular grand hall and staircase. The

property offers substantial scope for residential and commercial uses, subject to

planning. Further potential for development or private living. The grounds extend to

approximately two acres with private courtyard.

Viewings strictly by arrangement with James Lawlor.

Please contact 020 8418 1892 for details.

Marden Ash HouseONGAR, ESSEX

A selection of properties available to let in West Essex and the surrounding areas.

RESIDENTIALLETTINGS


Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill £975 pcm

• AVAILABLE END OF JUNE TWO BEDROOM UNFURN/FURNISHED

• Recently Refurbished

• Ground floor flat

• Five minutes walk to Buckhurst Hill Central Line Station

Forest Heights, Buckhurst Hill £850 pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW ONE BEDROOM UNFURNISHED

• Porterage

• Ground floor

• Underground parking

JUST REDUCED

The Silvers, Buckhurst Hill £975 pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW TWO BEDROOMS FURNISHED

• Close to Central line

• Two double bedrooms

• Modern kitchen

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St Mary's Gate, London £1,295 pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW FURNISHED TWO BEDROOMS

• Master bedroom with en suite

• Allocated Parking

• Fully fitted kitchen

Makinen House, Buckhurst Hill £1,100 pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW TWO BEDROOMS UNFURNISHED

• Completely re-decorated to a very high standard

• Newly fitted Kitchen & Family Bathroom

• Communal Grounds and Parking

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Smeaton Road, Woodford Green £1,150 pcm

• AVAILABLE END OF JULY UNFURN/FURN TWO BEDROOMS

• West Hatch catchment area

• Delightful cottage

• Lounge/diner

Fencepiece Road, Chigwell £1,550 pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW THREE BEDROOMS UNFURNISHED

• Detached

• Kitchen with breakfast bar.

• Family bathroom plus en suite

New Farm Drive, Romford £1,400 pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW TWO BEDROOM UNFURNISHED

• Barn Conversion

• Courtyard garden,

• Newly refurbished

Chiltern Way, Woodford Green £1,500 pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW THREE BEDROOMS UNFURNISHED

• Close to local amenities

• Quiet location, Family home

• Woodford Wells Catchment Area

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165 High Road, Loughton,Essex, IG10 4LF

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Sunday Viewing: 07736 23 44 22Landlord & Tenant 24h Emergency:07950 497 054

A selection of properties available to let in West Essex and the surrounding areas.


Hillcrest Road, Loughton £2,500 pcm

• AVAILABLE BEG AUGUST FOUR BEDROOM FURNISHED

• En-suite to Master

• Stunning Garden

• Good Decorative Order

Manor Road, Chigwell £2,250 pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW FOUR BEDROOMS UNFURNISHED

• 145FT rear garden

• Ground floor shower room

• Kitchen/breakfast room


Church Lane, Loughton £2,500 pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW UNFURN FOUR BEDROOMS DETACHED

• Self-contained detached annex

• Recently redecorated

• Garage & Off Street Parking

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Lippitts Hill, Loughton £2,950 pcm

• AVAIL AT SHORT NOTICE FURN/UNFURN FOUR BEDROOMS

• Two en suites

• Bespoke finish

• Flexible living accommodation

Boleyn Court, Buckhurst Hill £2,500 pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW FOUR BEDROOMS UNFURNISHED

• Penthouse

• Communal gardens and tennis courts

• Secure parking

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The Glade, Woodford Green £2,800 pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW UNFURNISHED SIX BEDROOMS

• Two bathrooms

• Family home

• Close to Woodford Central Line


Park Hill, Loughton £6,800 pcm

• AVAILABLE MID JULY UNFURN/FURN FIVE BEDROOMS

• Cinema Room

• Bar Area

• Bespoke Décor

Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell £4,500 pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW PART/UNFURNISHED FIVE BEDROOMS


• Recently redecorated/New Carpets

• Two en-suite bathrooms

Woodgreen Road, Waltham Abbey £5,500 pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW FIVE BEDROOMS UNFURNISHED

• Five reception rooms, Two ensuites

• Cinema/Games room

• Spacious grounds Over 1 acre

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Are you a landlord of residential property? Perhaps you are atenant? In either case are you aware of the new rules relating totenant’s deposits? A landlord can no longer take money from atenant to hold as a security deposit unless it is covered by aTenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS).Although the Rules came intoforce more than a year ago, at Attwater and Liell Solicitors wefind that many landlords and tenants are still not aware of therequirements. Failure to comply could be very expensive indeedfor a Landlord.

A TDS is designed to:

• safeguard tenants’ deposits; and

• facilitate the resolution of disputes arising in connection withsuch deposits.

There are two different types of authorised schemes :-

1. Custodial SchemesUnder custodial schemes, the tenant pays the deposit to thelandlord who is then required to pay the whole of this amountinto a designated scheme account. The scheme administratorwill hold the deposit until it is paid to the tenant or landlord,in accordance with their agreement or following a court order,after the tenancy has ended.

2. Insurance-Based SchemesUnder insurance-based schemes, the landlord retains thedeposit and this is only transferred into a scheme if there is adispute with the tenant at the end of the tenancy. The schemewill then hold the deposit until the dispute is settled. Whenthe tenant and landlord reach agreement, the administratorwill distribute the deposit amount to the relevant party. Thescheme will need to pay the tenant regardless of whether thelandlord has transferred the deposit to the scheme asrequired. There will be a cost for a landlord to belong to aninsurance-based scheme. This fee or premium will be set bythe scheme administrator.

Both types of scheme must make available alternative disputeresolution mechanisms so that those involved can try to resolvedisputes over the return of deposits without resorting to the courts.

Any amount of money taken by a landlord from a tenant whichacts as a security deposit is covered by the new rules, even if thepayment is referred to as something different.

Landlords must:

• deal with the deposit in accordance with an authorised scheme; • comply with the initial requirements of the scheme within 14days; and • provide the tenant with the appropriate information relating tothe deposit within 14 days of receiving the deposit.

Until this is done, the landlord will not be able to regainpossession of the property using the usual ‘notice only grounds’for possession. Under Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 alandlord can obtain an order for possession of an assuredshorthold tenancy at any point after the first six months of thetenancy, providing any fixed term has expired and they give thetenant at least two months’ written notice.

If a landlord has not arranged for a deposit to be dealt with inaccordance with an authorised scheme or provided the tenantwith the relevant information within 14 days of receiving thedeposit, the tenant can apply directly for a court order for thelandlord to repay the deposit to them or pay it into a custodialscheme. If the landlord has failed to comply with these provisionsby the date of the court hearing, the court must make the orderas requested and order the landlord to pay the applicant anamount equivalent to three times the deposit within 10 days.

Landlords of properties let to assured shorthold tenants mustmake arrangements to comply with the new rules and haveprocedures in place to ensure that deposit monies are dealt withcorrectly.

At Attwater and Liell we can advise both landlords and tenantson all aspects of letting both residential and commercial property.Why not contact us at our offices in Loughton and Harlow.

Do you know what a Tenancy Deposit Scheme is?

Landlords


For advice on Declarations of Trust, please contactSheri-Anne Mizon at our Loughton office.

LOUGHTON OFFICE147 High Road, Loughton,Essex IG10 4LY

tel. 020 8508 2111fax. 020 8508 8879email. [email protected]

HARLOW OFFICERothwell House, The High, Harlow,Essex CM20 1LQ

tel. 01279 638888fax. 01279 639970email. >[email protected]


A selection of properties currently for sale in Woodford Green and surrounding areas.

Monkhams Lane £979,995

• Five bedroom detached property.

• Loft Conversion

• Three en-suite bathrooms

• Driveway with parking for numerous vehicles

The Dell £899,995 EXCLUSIVE AGENT

• Five bedroom executive residence

• Boasts Utility Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Dining Room.

• Two family bathrooms.

• Garage, off street parking

Malvern Drive £790,000

• Detached Four Bedroom Property

• Benefits include four bedrooms, two en suite bathrooms

• Two reception rooms, downstairs cloakroom.

• Garage, off street parking.

Denehurst Gardens £815,000

• Four bedroom detached family residence

• Offers Kitchen , Dining Room ,Sitting Room, Utility Room

• Master Bedroom with En-suite

• Garage Off street Parking

High Wood, Sunset Avenue £699,995

• Three bedroom first floor apartment.

• Offers en-suite to master

• South facing balcony with views over Woodford Golf course.

• Elevator, Communal Grounds, Garage

High Road £O.I.E.O £1,000,000

• Four/five bedroom, three storey Georgian family home

• Lounge/Dining Room ,Utility Room ,Cloakroom WC,

Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Conservatory

• Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room

EXCLUSIVE AGENT

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EXCLUSIVE AGENT




457 High Road Woodford Green,Essex, IG8 0XE



Oakland Place £599,995

• Four Bedroom Family Property.

• Boasts Kitchen/Diner, Cloakroom WC, Dining Room, Lounge.

• Master Bedroom, en-suite bathroom.

• Detached Garage, off street parking.

Brancepeth Gardens £575,000

• Three bedroom detached property.

• Offers Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room,

• Cloakroom WC,

• Rear Garden, Garage, Off street parking

Lambs Meadow £399,995

• Detached Four bedroom family home

• Large modern fitted kitchen/diner, good size lounge..

• Downstairs cloakroom

• Single detached garage, Off street parking

Forest Approach £499,995

• Four Bedroom Semi-Detached residence.

• Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen

• Family Shower Room

• Boasting garage, off-street parking.

Honey Suckle Court, Buckhurst Way £355,000

• Three Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

• Open-plan lounge/diner and kitchen.

• Benefiting from en suite to master bedroom.

• Parking space, communal gardens and entered via security gates

Chingford Lane £339,995

• Three bedroom Victorian terraced house.

• Large kitchen diner, through lounge, ground floor WC

• En-suite Bathroom

• Good sized garden with sun deck and patio.

Canfield Road £325,000

• A three bedroom mid terraced Edwardian house.

• Boasts Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen

• Cloak Room WC, Utility room

• Rear Garden

Percival House £325,000

• Two bedroom second floor apartment.

• Offers Kitchen, Lounge, family bathroom

• Allocated underground parking

• Communal Lifts

Chequers Devon Court, Hills Road £235,000

• A delightful two bedroom apartment.

• The property which is offered CHAIN FREE

• Two Allocated Parking Spaces

• Communal Grounds.

NEW INSTRUCTION, EXCLUSIVE AGENT EXCLUSIVE AGENT, LEASEHOLD LEASEHOLD, NEW INSTRUCTION, EXCLUSIVE AGENT

EXCLUSIVE AGENTNEW INSTRUCTION, EXCLUSIVE AGENT LEASEHOLD, NEW INSTRUCTION, EXCLUSIVE AGENT

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CottageCHIGWELL

The Old

Five Bedroom Detached residence set within thehistoric grounds of Rolls Park and extends toapproximately two acres.

The property benefits from four en-suites, beautifully finished sitting room with

spectacular views over the grounds, panelled family room, spectacular dining

room/orangery into a courtyard setting. In addition, there is a games room, a crafted

kitchen/breakfast room with a second area as a kitchen and the grounds include tennis

courts, beautiful plantation, fabulous lawns, trees and a triple detached garage with

ample parking and driveway.

£3.75MEXCLUSIVE AGENTS



020 8281 0123

Planning permission has been passedto demolish the existing dwelling anderect a 15,000sq ft executive home setin approximately two and a half acresof land.

The brand new home will consist of six king size bedrooms

with en suite bathrooms, six car underground garaging, large

indoor swimming pool, gymnasium with sauna and steam

room plus a 'state of the art' two lane ten pin bowling alley.

To the rear and side of the property there are the

most magnificent uninterrupted views of the spectacular

Essex countryside.

Full plans can be viewed at our Chigwell office and forfurther information please call 020 8281 0123 or e-mail [email protected].

This is an artist's impression.

O.I.E.O. £2MEXCLUSIVE AGENTS


The ElmsABRIDGE


WHAT IS CHANCEL REPAIR LIABILITY Under a law originally created during mediaeval times, the Church atparish level can claim contributions from land owners to repair thechancel of the local church. This type of liability has existed unchangedsince the Reformation. The liability impacts on land in over 5,200 parishesin England and Wales and currently the liability is estimated to affect 3.5million acres of land.

LEADING CASE The liability has been highlighted under the recent House of Lordsdecision in the case Aston Cantlow v Wallbank when Mr & Mrs Wallbankwere obliged to pay a contribution in excess of £200,000 plus legal costs.Mr and Mrs Wallbank inherited their property but one field on theproperty was deemed to be “rectorial property”. This made theWallbank’s lay rectors of the local church and therefore by virtue of theChancel Repairs Act 1932 they were liable for the repair of the chancel.

LAND REGISTRATION ACT 2002Under transitional provisions Chancel Repair Liability will affect land eventhough it is not registered at the Land Registry. After 2013 this liabilitywill only impact upon new owners of registered land if it is protected byan entry at the Registry.

The Law Society is calling for the abolition of Chancel Repair Liability andits replacement with a more sensible system for funding the maintenanceof historic buildings.

Chancel Repair Liability is unsatisfactory for a number of reasons since itis difficult to ascertain the existence or extent of the liability, increases the

cost of conveyancing and is discriminatory because it only benefitschurches of one denomination

Insurance is often recommended as the solution and policies are on offerfrom most general title indemnity insurers. There are often conditionsimposed and those involved should not approach the Church whatsoeverregarding the matter and the existence of a policy should not bedisclosed. Failure to observe these conditions could invalidate the policy.

While the situation is wholly unsatisfactory and yet a further burden onthe house buying and selling process it seems to be the only way (unlessthe Government abolishes the Act) to deal with a problem which is likelyto remain with us at the very least until 2013.

One difficult issue for conveyancers is that the number of actual claims isvery small and in the leading case the actual liability was expressly referredto in the title deeds. It may be easy to explain this liability to a prospectiveowner in a rural area but it is a very difficult matter to justify to aprospective owner who is buying a flat in a built up area.

GERRY SMITHPartner

WHISKERS LLPSOLICITORS & NOTARIES

6 Mitre Building, Kitson Way,Harlow, Essex CM20 1DR

Tel: 01279 439439

Email: [email protected]

For further advice, contact:

One or two of you out there who have recently been through the house buying or selling process may have seen an

item called Chancel Repair Search or Chancel Insurance on the Financial Statement. Although the cost is relatively small

(approximately £18 for the search and between £100 to £150 for insurance) it is now another necessary evil to add to

the costs those moving home must face.

CHANCEL REPAIRNIGHTMARE

Stunning Five Bedroom Detachedexecutive residence situated within thismuch sought-after location.

The property is ideally positioned for all major road links,

the shopping facilities of both Buckhurst Hill and Loughton

and underground links to The City and West End. This

property has been renovated to the exacting standards of

the current vendors & offers: cloakroom/WC, play room,

dining room, lounge, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility

room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom & dressing

room, bedroom two with en-suite bathroom, family

bathroom & self-contained annexe accommodation.

£POANEW INSTRUCTION, EXCLUSIVE AGENTS

Manor CourtWARREN HALL, LOUGHTON



020 8502 5588


...more than a kitchen

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