Posts tagged ‘property’
REVEALED: Inside the Junior Apprentice house
This year’s Junior Apprentice has been rebranded as the Young Apprentice, but the compulsive viewing and competitive element still remains. Quick synopsis for those who may not be avid viewers – a group of 16-17 year olds are put through their paces by Lord Sugar as they compete in various tasks to prove themselves worthy of a £25,000 prize that will help them up the career ladder.
In case you didn’t know, we’re a little curious here at Zoopla and more interested in the property side of things. Earlier this year we revealed where The Apprentice (Junior’s big brother) house was located – and we’ve struck gold again thanks to the Zoopla Property Archive and bring you the Junior Apprentice house which is located on Hamilton Terrace, London, NW8 where average property values are £1,591,377.
It’s a significant property that’s had a serious refurb a few years ago. No expense has been spared on the refurbishment which provides 6,900 sq ft / 641 sq m of exceptional living space and features a 110 ft south west facing garden. What is interesting is that according to the Zoopla Property Archive we are able to tell you that the property was listed for sale back in February of this year with a hefty £15,750,000 price tag. What we’re not sure of is whether it actually sold – we’ll try and find out.
The property features include:
Lower Ground - His & hers studies, Kitchen/Breakfast area, Cinema, Sitting Room, Laundry
Ground Floor - Dining Room, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Wet Bar (can anyone help us with that), Staff bedroom (ensuite), Garage
First Floor - Dressing Room, walk in wardrobe, Sauna, Master Bedroom with balcony
Second Floor - Four bedrooms – all ensuite
So, what do you think of the property? Let us know in the comments below.
Premier League Property
This is a legacy post from the findaproperty.com blog which is now maintained as an archive within the Zoopla blog. Links have been preserved.
As the Premier League gets into full swing, FindaProperty.com turns its attention to some of the less reported news of the season. We’ve been crunching the numbers that matter and made some quirky discoveries, including the true cost of each goal, just how many football stars really “play away” and, of course, who owns what homes, how much they’re worth and who’s top of the property league table. Infographic by Gareth Davies.
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How to get your rent deposit back
This is a legacy post from the findaproperty.com blog which is now maintained as an archive within the Zoopla blog. Links have been preserved.
Tenant deposits are big news if you’re a renter. The deposit can be anything from six weeks rent to more than two months and that can add up to thousands of pounds. Of course, the idea is, you’re supposed to get that money back when you move out and leave the property in the pristine condition in which you moved in. But things, as they say, don’t always work out the way we plan.
Get busy with the cleaning products and you’ll have a better chance of getting your rent deposit back
So why are some renters not getting all their deposits back?
Some new research from mydeposits – one of the government-sanctioned deposit holding bodies – has revealed that’s mainly down to cleaning costs and unpaid rent. Of those estate agents and landlords who did withold money, 78% said they spent it on tidying up after tenants.
Now, moving out when you owe rent is one thing , but moving out and not cleaning up properly – and then losing money – really shouldn’t be happening to clued-up tenants who value their pounds and pence. It’s that simple really.
Eddie Hooker of Mydeposits wants to help tenants get their cash back and says renters can improve their chances by “ensuring the property is clean, any damage repaired and that the rent is paid up to the day they move out”. He says general wear and tear should be taken into account, too. We couldn’t agree more.
It’s also a good idea to make sure your contact details (including postal address, phone number and email address) are up to date with whichever tenant deposit scheme you’re using. Ahead of vacating your premises, dig out your tenancy paperwork and ensure you know exactly what was included in the inventory so you can be upfront about anything that’s missing, as well as avoiding any accidental omissions.
So tenants: keep the carpets clean and the dosh delivered and, all things being equal, you’ll be in the strongest position possible to get your cash back in a flash. Tidy!
Partners and properties: The perfect couple
This is a legacy post from the findaproperty.com blog which is now maintained as an archive within the Zoopla blog. Links have been preserved.
Love and property. You might not immediately put the two together, but a new show from the folks at Channel 4 are planning a new documentary that does just that.
The BAFTA award-winning team behind One Born Every Minute and 24 Hours in A&E are working on a new seven part show about love and living together.
Details are a bit sparse at the moment, but what we do know is that the doco will delve into the lives of one couple who’re living together and feature a further six couples in love (of all ages): from first kiss to final farewell. No doubt they’ll be laughs, tears and possibly even a few tense moments over some tricky DIY projects!
Best of all, Channel 4 are on the hunt for a couple to feature in the documentary. If you and your partner are on the cusp of moving in together, then it could be you. Email Anna Dangoor at anna.dangoor@thegardenproductions.tv or call 020 3465 9060 to find out more.
How much is a bathroom really worth?
This is a legacy post from the findaproperty.com blog which is now maintained as an archive within the Zoopla blog. Links have been preserved.
You’ve tried everything: renovating the kitchen, re-inventing the living room and re-organising the bedrooms, but nothing seems to give your home that extra value it deserves. Never fear, a survey by a UK bathroom retailer has discovered that renovating your bathroom may be the best investment you ever make when it comes to selling your property.
According to the survey of 2,000 people by Bathstore, a £1,560 bathroom added £8,010 to the price someone would be willing to pay for a home. This delivers over five times return on investment – which, if our maths is correct, would be £5.10 for every £1 spent.
Despite our reservations about this figure – there’s no doubt that improving your property can make it more desirable to potential buyers. And while Bathstore might be ever-so-slightly simplifying the way improvements interact with pricing, they are making a valid point.
The survey also found that 35% of homeowners said they had put off doing home improvement in the past year, with nearly half of them worried about the costs involved. And maybe that’s not such bad news as the survey also found that 21% of spousal-spats were caused by DIY.
The bathroom might add value to your home, but will it help your relationship?
