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Alpha Accommodation Ltd, 376 Caledonian Road, Islington, London, N1 1DY, 020 7609 2245.
Alwyne Estates, 286 St Pauls Road, London, N1 2LH.
Angel Lettings, 42 Grays Inn Rd, Holborn, Greater London, WC1X 9UU, 020 7831 8337.
APS Estate Agents, 210-212 Caledonian Road, Islington, London, N1 0SQ.
Arlington Estates, 4b Leroy House, 436 Essex Road, Islington, Gt London, N1 3QP, 020 7704 1090.
Big Move Estate Agents, 93 Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, Greater London, E5 0NP, 020 8986 7373.
Capital Homes, 1 Turnpike Lane, Haringey, London, N8 0EP, 020 8342 5555.
Carlton Estate Agents, 319 Upper Street, Islington, Greater London, N1 .
City Hype, 32/6 Sheppard Drive, London, SE16 3EL, 020 7064 4133.
Courtneys Estate Agents, 544 Kingsland Road, Dalston, Hackney, London, E8 4AH, 020 7275 8000.
Currell, 321 Upper Street, Islington, Greater London, N1 2XQ, 020 7288 9109.
Daniel Rose Residential, Ground Floor Office, 42 Colebrooke Road, London, N1 8AF, 020 7359 4493.
David Andrew, 90 Highbury Park, Highbury, London, N5 2XE, 020 7354 9111.
David Philips , 86 Highbury Park, Highbury, London, N5 2XE, 020 7704 2100.
Drivers & Norris, 407 - 409 Holloway Road, Holloway, London, N7 6HP, 020 7607 5001.
Duke & Herzog, 85 - 87 Bayham Street, Camden, London, NW1 0AG, 020 7424 7877.
Dwell Residential, The Bridge, 12-16 Clerkenwell Road, Clerkenwell, Greater London, EC1M 5PQ, 020 7324 6140.
Ellis & Co, 358 Essex Road, Islington, London, N1 3PF, 020 7288 9870.
Greater London Properties, 49 Broadwick Street, Soho, London, W1F 9QR, 020 7734 4062.
Green Live, 716 Holloway Road, Islington, London, N19 3NH, 020 7272 0340.
Healey Graham & Co, 1 Theberton Street, Islington, London, N1 0QY.
Homefinders, 117 The Grove, London, E15 1EN, 020 8534 8852.
Hornsey Agencies, 7 Topsfield Parade, Crouch End, Hornsey, London, N8 8PR.
Hotblack Desiato & Co, 314 Upper Street, Islington, Greater London, N1 2XQ.
Hugh Grover Associates, 325 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 2XQ.
Hurford Salvi Carr, 9 Branch Road, Limehouse Basin, Docklands, London, E14 7JU, 020 7791 7000.
Jeffrey Nicholas, 293 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 2TU.
Kennedy Coleman & Co, 253 Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N1 1LX.
Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, 298 Upper St, Islington, London, N1 2TU.
Let Me Let You, 3 Ambassador Court, 30 Inglewood Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6 1RY.
Life Residential Sales, Unit 11, Flagstaff House, St George Wharf, Vauxhall, London, SW8 2LZ, 020 7582 7989.
Living Space Estate Agents, 105 St Pauls Road, Islington, London, N1 2NA, 020 7354 0505.
Loft Lets, 363 Goswell Road, Islington, London, EC1V 7JL, 020 7278 9888.
London Accommodation Centre, 212 Hornsey Road, Hornsey, London, N7 7LL.
London Move Ltd, 312 St Pauls Road , Highbury, Islington, London, N1 2LQ, 020 7226 5252.
London Residential, 103 Parkway, Camden, London, NW1 7PP, 0800 043 5125.
ludlowthompson.com, 6 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, London, N4 2DL, 020 7704 5777.
M & M Property Links, 97 Newington Green Rd, Islington, London, N1 4QX.
Martin & Co, 67 Essex Road , Islington, London, N1 2SF, 020 7359 0800.
McQueen Property Limited, Basement Floor, The Back Building, 148-150 Curtain Road, London, Greater London, EC2A 3AT, 020 7613 4600.
Moving City, 38 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LP, 020 7247 4444.
My Pad, 16 Essex Road, Islington, London, N1 8LN, 020 7226 3533.
Myspace, 328 Caledonian Road, Islington, London, N1 1BB, 020 7609 3598.
Next Move Property Agents, 63-65 Stoke Newington Church Street, Stoke Newington, London, N16 0AR.
One to One Estates, 121 Junction Road, Archway, London, N19 5PX.
Parks Property Services, 62 Holoway Road, Holloway, London, N7 8JL, 020 7619 2666.
Paul Estates, 41 Greville Street, Farringdon, London, EC1N 8PJ.
Pearl Homes, 118 Fortess Road, Tufnell Park, London, NW5 2HL, 020 7485 1999.
Perfect Location UK Ltd, 188 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6HU, 020 3355 7743.
Pinnacle Property (London) Ltd, 22 Great Queen Street, Holborn, London, WC2B 5BH, 020 7067 2406.
PK Property Services, Unit 4 Peterley Business Centre, 472 Hackney Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9EQ.
Postcode Property Consultants, 41 Waterfront Studios, 1 Dock Road, London, E16 1AH.
Quest Property Services, 242 St Pauls Road, Islington, London, N1 2LJ, 020 7359 8011.
Regent 2000, 84b Camden Road, Camden Town, London, NW1 9EA.
Regent Estates, Suite 2 Regent House, 72-76 Eversholt Street, Euston, London, NW1 1BY.
RHW Estates, 112 Finchley Road, Swiss Cottage, Hampstead, Greater London, NW3 5HT.
Roman Properties, 487 Roman Road, Bow, London, E3 5LX, 020 8983 0805.
Saffron Residential Sales and Lettings, 81 Parkway, Regents Park, London, NW1 7PP, 020 7424 9500.
Salcedo & Company, 129 Newington Green Road, Islington, London, N1 4RA.
Sheldon Bishop, 222 St Pauls Road, Islington, London, N1 2LL.
Sheraton Law, 59 Islington Park Street, Islington, London, N1 1QB, 020 7359 4000.
Shogun Realty, 21 Pratt Street, Camden, London, NW1 OBG, 020 7916 5500.
Sol Housing & Property Services Ltd, 18 Station Road, New Barnet, London, EN5 1QW, 020 8441 3376.
Space Station Limited, 92 Leonard Street, Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A 4RH.
Spencer Thomas, 38 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1V 9AE.
Square Mile Property Management Ltd, 115 Newgate Street, London, EC1A 7AE, 020 7796 4622.
Stadium Residential, Unit 6, Hornsey Street, Highbury, London, N7 8GR, 020 7619 6599.
Stelfort, 117 Junction Road, London, N19 5PX, 020 7263 3555.
Sterling Brennan, 5 Copenhagen Street, Islington, London, N1 0JB, 020 7837 8083.
The Property Agent, 6 Station Road, Finchley, London, N3 2RY.
The Property Bureau, Highbury Branch, 154 Canonbury Road, Islington, London, N1 2UP, 020 7354 4004.
Thomson Currie, 313 Upper Street, Islington, Greater London, N1 2XQ.
Tip Top Lettings, 72 Stoke Newington High Street, Stoke Newington, Greater London, N16 7PA.
Urban Spaces, 70 Clerkenwell Road, Clerkenwell, Greater London, EC1M 5QA, 020 7251 4000.
Village Estates, 54-56 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 4PG, 020 8223 0784.
Williams Lewis & Company, 1 Chalk Farm Parade, Adelaide Road, Chalk Farm, London, NW3 2BN, 020 7483 3100.
Winkworth, 65 Upper Street, Islington, Greater London, N1 ONY, 020 7354 2480.

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TIPS ON BUYING IN ISLINGTON

Estate Agents

Let a good number of agents in Islington know your needs - our 'one e-mail to all Islington 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 Islington 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 Islington. 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 Islington

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 Islington Estate Agents' button now and get the best local agents sending you details through - Do it now!

TIPS ON SELLING IN ISLINGTON

The Estate Agent

Ask a few Islington 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 Islington

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 ISLINGTON

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 Islington

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 ISLINGTON

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 Islington

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

Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)

Energy Performance Certificates, or EPCs, are set to be available to all new tenants from October 1st 2008. Outlining the energy efficiency rating and the environmental impact rating of a property, potential landlords will be able to gain access to both the estimated running costs of a property, the carbon footprint created by the property and also show any recommendations that could be made to improve the energy efficiency of a property.

The rating offered by the EPC will range from A to G, where A is very efficient and G is very inefficient, with the typical rating for a home being either D or E. These simple ratings will allow potential tenants to compare homes of interest to gain an insight into the difference in potential running costs.

EPC Advice for Tenants

Be sure to check the EPC rating before agreeing to rent a property, a house with a poor rating could be liable to greater running costs compared to a similar house with a better rating.
Be aware that landlords are under no obligation to improve the EPC rating of their property.
Look into the possible grants and schemes offered by the Government to help tenants improve the energy efficiency of their home.
Make sure that the EPC assessment has been made by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) - details can be found at www.epcregister.com
Check how long the EPC has been in effect for, EPCs will be valid for up to 10 years.

For more tenant information on Energy Performance Certificates go to http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/epcsrentingtenants and view the Government released booklet that helps to explain EPCs in even greater detail.

EPC Advice for Landlords

Commission your EPC now: an EPC will have a shelf life of 10 years so if you have a high turnover of tenants, don�t wait until the current ones are about to leave - commission your EPC now to save time and hassle further down the line
Use an accredited DEA: ensure you use an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) - details can be found at www.epcregister.com
Be prepared: before the DEA arrives make sure you have all the information they will require, ready - date of when the property was built, info on whether the property has been extended or double glazed, whether walls have been insulated etc - a full checklist can be found at www.communities.gov.uk/epbd
Follow the recommendations: take time to review the recommendations in your EPC - if your property has received a relatively poor rating (F or G) then take steps to improve its energy efficiency such as cavity wall insulation
Get help: There are Government schemes available which will allow landlords to work with tenants to improve the EPC rating of their property.
Get advice: if you�re not sure on what changes will provide the greatest energy savings contact the Energy Savings Trust who will be able to give you impartial advice - www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

For more information on Energy Performance Certificates go to http://www.communities.gov.uk/ , and view the Government released booklet that helps to explain EPC�s in even greater detail.

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