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WHICH LETTING AGENT SHOULD I USE ?

admin — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:48:35 +0000

As the financial situation in the housing market worsens estate agents in Enfield that had previously relied on house sales are now switching to letting residential and commercial property.

The residential market has over time become more regulated, with the introduction of schemes to safeguard tenant’s deposits, energy performance certificates and assurances regarding electrical safety. In addition schemes involving guaranteeing the rent should tenants default are as important as some of the mandatory requirements.

If you are renting a property in Enfield use a reputable Enfield Estate Agent that offers rent guarantee insurance.

Landlords should look towards estate agents in Enfield who let property to set in place all the mandatory requirements as well as ensuring their agent is able to offer the rent guarantee option.

Agents should have available a progress system that shows how matters have been addressed before creating a tenancy contract for the landlord and tenant .

Most importantly agents should convince their clients that they have sufficient knowledge and experience to intercept those tenants who may be a problem. Beware the agent whose interest is soley on the commission and who will be long gone when matters deteriorate. For the right advise contact Enfield’s premiere letting agent , Whitehouse Residential.

Assured Shorthold Tenancies Threshold Increased to £100,000

admin — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:32:39 +0000

Whitehouse Residential, an Estate Agents in Enfield EN2 say the Government have now published the Statutory Instrument which will raise the rent threshold for Assured Shorthold Tenancies from £25,000 to £100,000 a year.

The Assured Tenancies (Amendment) (England) Order 2010 will come into force on October 1^st 2010 . Currently any tenancy where annual rent exceeds £25,000 fall outside legislation for Assured Shorthold Tenancies.

Therefore a tenancy that has started before October 1 which is for a rent in excess of £25,000 per annum but for less than £100,000 per annum will, on October 1st, automatically convert to an AST.

This means that landlords / agents will need to place any deposit into a tenancy deposit scheme , and issue section 21 notices in order to re-gain possesssion of their properties.

The situation could well become very muddled after 1^st October should landlords or agents go to court with incorrect paperwork.

Applicants looking to rent property in Enfield please visit our website at http://www.whitehouseresidential.co.uk or at findaproperty.com

ESTATE AGENTS IN ENFIELD

admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:57:49 +0000

Estate Agents In Enfield, Middlesex

With approximately 60 Estate Agents in Enfield competition for business is tough.

Estate Agents in Enfield are a mixture of independents and corporates . In general the corporates employ staff on a basic salary plus commission basis. Whilst this approach can produce ‘hungry’ agents eager to agree a sale many vendors prefer a more measured approach .The Independents whilst also keen to agree a sale will also be looking long term to create a good reputation with the hope of repeat business and recommendations.

In the rental market this is particularly the case where the astute agent is not just looking to attract business for 6 or 12 months but to attract Landlords for years to come. At Whitehouse Residential our landlords are the heart of our business and maintaining the properties they have entrusted to us is paramount. Whitehouse Residential is a licensed member of The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).

At Whitehouse Residential we offer landlords:

Guaranteed Rental and Legal Expenses Insurance.
Free Valuations
Accompanied viewings (if required)
Full credit check and references on all prospective tenants
Let Only, Rent Collection and Full Management Service.
Rent Collection and Full Management fees taken monthly if requested.
No up front fees
No let , no fee,
Tenancy Agreements and notices prepared
Professional Inventories prepared on request
Rents paid instantly to landlords
Advertising on numerous property portals

(13) As members of ARLA we are authorised to hold tenants deposits. All landlords must now, by law, hold their tenants deposit in one of the three designated Tenancy Deposit Schemes.

Enfield estate agents face much competition but by offering that little bit extra and a more personal service Whitehouse Residential aim to meet the challenges ahead.

When next you are searching for ‘estate agents enfield’ make Whitehouse Residential you first port of call for a friendly but professional approach .

Enfield Council Tax Bands 2009/2010

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:03:33 +0000

Enfield Council Tax Bands 2009 / 2010
Band	Value of Property at 1 April 1991	Council Tax 2007/8	Council Tax 2008/9	Enfield’s Council Tax 2009/10	GLA Precept 2009/10	Total Council Tax 2009/10
A	Up to £40,000	£891.11	£922.35	£733.56	£206.55	£940.11
B	£40, 000 - £52,000	£1,039.12	£1,076.07	£855.82	£240.97	£1,096.79
C	£52,001 - £68,000	£1,188.36	£1,229.80	£978.08	£275.40	£1,253.48
D	£68,001 - £88,000	£1,336.90	£1,383.52	£1,100.34	£309.82	£1,410.16
E	£88.001 - £120,000	£1,633.99	£1,690.97	£1,344.86	£378.67	£1,723.53
F	£120,001 - £160,000	£1,931.08	£1,998.42	£1,589.38	£447.52	£2,036.90
G	£160,001 - £320,000	£2,228.17	£2,305.87	£1,833.90	£516.37	£2,350.27
H	Over £320,000	£2,673.80	£2,767.04	£2,200.68	£619.64	£2,820.32

Enfield Town Shopping Centre

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:35:21 +0000

Enfield Town boasts excellent shopping facilities, including The Palace Gardens Shopping Centre in the centre of Enfield which houses a selection of big-name retailers. A market continues to trade in the historic Market Place in Enfield Town offering goods ranging from fresh produce to household items.

Whitehouse Residential Estate Agents in Chase Side Enfield can help find prospective purchasers and tenants accomdation in this area .For upto date property listings see www.whitehouseresidential.co.uk

ENFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOLS

· Broomfield School

· Chace Community School

· Edmonton County School (Lower)

· Edmonton County School (Upper)

· Enfield County School (Lower) Girls

· Enfield County School (Upper) Girls

· Enfield Grammar School (Lower) Boys

· Enfield Grammar School (Upper) Boys

· Highlands School

· Kingsmead School

· The Latymer School

· Lea Valley High

· St Anne’s Catholic High School for Girls (Lower)

· St Anne’s Catholic High School for Girls (Upper)

· St Ignatius College RC (Boys)

Ground 8 Possession Not Assured

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:19:02 +0000

Recently a client of Whitehouse Residential Estate Agents in Enfield (http://whitehouseresidential.co.uksought possession of his property under ground 8 of the Housing Act 1988, however The County Court refused him possession as the solicitor representing the client was unable to show the method prescribed in the agreement for serving the notice had been followed.The agreement specifically stated that any notice should be served by recorded delivery or registered post.

In this case because the notice was served by normal royal mail post the judge dismissed the case resulting in a new hearing being heard two months later. The landlord who was already substantially out of pocket at this time, as the tenant had not paid rent for many months ,was now facing another two months without rent.

Landlords and agents should beware of tenancy agreement requirements as they will find no favour with the County Court if the prescribed route isn’t followed.

To view all our properties for sale or rent please see http://whitehouseresidential.co.uk. or findaproperty.com

Whitehouse Residential is an estate agent in Enfield

Assured Shorthold Tenancies and Rents Over £25,000 pa.

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:00:43 +0000

The Assured Tenancies (Amendment) (England) Order 2010 will come into force on October 1^st . Currently any tenancy where annual rent exceeds £25,000 fall outside legislation for Assured Shorthold Tenancies.

Therefore a tenancy that has started before October 1 which is for a rent in excess of £25,000 per annum but for less than £100,000 per annum will, on October 1st, automatically convert to an AST.

This means that landlords / agents will need to place any deposit into a tenancy deposit scheme , and issue section 21 notices in order to re-gain possesssion of their properties.

The situation could well become very muddled after 1^st October should landlords or agents go to court with incorrect paperwork.

Applicants looking to rent property in Enfield please visit our website at http://www.whitehouseresidential.co.uk or findaproperty at