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121Move.co.uk, the Online Estate Agency, 0844 800 4990.
Alexanders Property Consultants, 35 Ivor Place, Marylebone, London, NW1 6EA, 020 7402 0066.
Alpha Accommodation Ltd, 376 Caledonian Road, Islington, London, N1 1DY, 020 7609 2245.
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, 020 7833 5070.
Arlington Estates, 4b Leroy House, 436 Essex Road, Islington, Gt London, N1 3QP, 020 7704 1090.
Currell, 311/313, Kingsland Road, Greater London, E8 4Dl, 020 7241 4111.
Daniel Ford Estate Agents, Surveyors and Valuers, 35 Balfe Street, Kings Cross, London, N1 9EB, 020 7713 0909.
Featured Agent Available, 10/11 Gladman Business Quarter, Edison Court, Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham, LL13 7YT.
Greater London Properties, 79 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1D 6QB, 020 7851 8530.
Hurford Salvi Carr, 9 Branch Road, Limehouse Basin, Docklands, London, E14 7JU, 020 7791 7000.
London Residential, 172 Royal College Street, Camden, London, NW1 0SP, 020 7267 0909.
MBMRingley, Ringley House, 349 Royal College Street, Camden, London, NW1 9QS, 020 7267 2900.
Moving on Property Services, 79 Pitfield Street, Old Street, London, N16 BT, 020 7336 8882.
Myspace, 328 Caledonian Road, Islington, London, N1 1BB, 020 7609 3598.
Pinnacle Property (London) Ltd, 22 Great Queen Street, Holborn, London, WC2B 5BH, 020 7067 2406.
Sheraton Law, 59 Islington Park Street, Islington, London, N1 1QB, 020 7359 4000.
Square Mile Property Management Ltd, 115 Newgate Street, London, EC1A 7AE, 020 7796 4622.
Sterling Brennan, 5 Copenhagen Street, Islington, London, N1 0JB, 020 7837 8083.
Stirling Ackroyd, 106 St Johns Street, Clerkenwell, Greater London, EC1M 4EH, 020 7549 0606.
The Property Bureau, 320 Upper Street, Angel, Islington, London, N1 2XQ, 020 7354 4004.
Winkworth, 67 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 3JB, 020 7405 1288.
Wiseman Estates, 60 Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, London, N1 9DP, 020 7713 1111.
WOW Property, the people's estate agent, 0845 000 0999.

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TIPS ON BUYING IN KINGS CROSS

Estate Agents

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

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

TIPS ON SELLING IN KINGS CROSS

The Estate Agent

Ask a few Kings Cross 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 Kings Cross

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 KINGS CROSS

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 Kings Cross

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 KINGS CROSS

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 Kings Cross

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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