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Estate & Letting Agents covering St. albans

Allsopp Estate Agents, 73 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2SL.
Arnos Estates , 20 Friern Barnet Road, New Southgate, London, N11 1NA, 020 8368 1117.
Bairstow Eves, 37 Church Street, Old Hatfield, Herts, AL9 5AS, 01707 262810.
Bellgrange Estates, 7 Canons Corner, London Road, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA8 8AE, 0203 271 0000.
Belvoir Lettings, 178 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5SZ, 0208 882 1562.
Blacklers, 506 Kenton Lane, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8RD, 020 8907 7701.
Bladon Sears, Mowbray Parade, 86 Edgware Way, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8JS, 020 8958 1822.
Breslauer, Buckingham House West, The Broadway, Stanmore, London, HA7 4EB.
Claytons Estate Agents, 4 Garston Park Parade, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD2 6LQ.
David Christopher, 1 Bushey Mill Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD2 7QT, 01923 253003.
Ellis & Co, 341 Regents Park Road, Finchley, North London, N3 1DP, 020 8441 7700.
haart, 23 Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6NA, 01707 322222.
haart, 6 Furzehill Parade, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1DX, 020 8953 1212.
Halcyon House, 1 St Martins Road, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6ER, 01438 811558.
Hamilton Chase, 10 Union Street, Barnet, EN5 4HZ, 0208 441 1123.
Hemel Property, 142 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1EZ, 01442 256000.
Hunters, The Estate Agents, Highfield House 17 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5UJ, 020 8441 6969.
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Sales and Lettings, 6 Charter Place, Watford, WD17 2RS, 01923 630844.
Jamie Dean & Co, 91 Stanmore Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 3DZ, 020 8954 6166.
Lets Unlimited, Town Farm, Ivinghoe, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9EL, 01296 668455.
London Properties, 95 High Street, Harrow Weald, Middlesex, HA3 5DL , 020 8861 4615.
Lumley Estates, 50 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 7NN, 01923 853366.
Mack Residential Lettings, 2 Kynance Gardens, Stanmore, London, HA7 2QL, 020 8933 4671.
Marshall Vizard, 26 Station Road, Watford, Herts, WD17 1PS, 01923 230302.
Martin & Co, 5A The High Street, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9EE, 01438 718680.
Nash Partnership, 27 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 1LA, 01442 246222.
Oyster Properties, 907 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 1AR, 020 8951 5558.
Preston Bennett & Stone, 40 Church Road, Stanmore, Greater London, HA7 4AH, 020 8954 0045.
Proffitt & Holt, 41 High Street, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8AB, 01923 270333.
QoQo, 54 Claredon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1DU, 01923 855543.
Reeds Rains, 38 Hallgate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3HL, 01302 325115.
Spicer McColl, 30 High Street, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0AR, 01923 269444.
Strats Estate & Letting Agent Ltd, 11 & 12a Harpsfield Broadway, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9TF, 01707 262737.
Surelet, 5A Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1LA, 01442 252579.
Winkworth, 240 Station Road, Edgware, Greater London, HA8 7AU, 020 8621 4000.
WOW Property, the people's estate agent, 0845 000 0999.
Wrights Estate Agents, Whitelion Square, 26 Town Centre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0LD, 01707 273183.
Wrights Estate Agents, Whitelion Square, 26 Town Centre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0LD, 01707 644833.
Wrights Estate Agents, 36 Stonehills, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6PD, 01707 332211.
Your Move, 11 Marlowes, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, Hertfordshire, HP1 1LA, 01442 242541.
Your Move, 34 Stonehills, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, Hertfordshire, AL8 6PD, 01707 331034.
Your Move, Monmouth House, 99 The Parade, High Street, WATFORD, WD17 1LN, 01923 223372.
Your Move, 16 High Street, ABBOTS LANGLEY, Hertfordshire, WD5 0AR, 01923 266701.
Your Move, 820 St Albans Road, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9FL, 01923 676512.
Your Move, 134 High Street, RICKMANSWORTH, Hertfordshire, WD3 1AB, 01923 775232.
Your Move, 66 - 70 High Street, BUSHEY, Hertfordshire, WD23 3HE, 020 8950 9656.
Your Move
Spencer & Sener, 4 - 6 Station Road, New Barnet, London, EN5 1QW, 020 8441 7499.

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Tips on Buying | Tips on Selling | Tips on Renting | Tips on Letting

TIPS ON BUYING IN ST. ALBANS

Estate Agents

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Provide estate agents with all your contact details and e-mail addresses - if what you are looking for comes on the market in St. albans 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 St. albans. 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 St. albans

Buying a house can get stressful; get off to a good start:

Print this checklist, take it with you and make notes.
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TIPS ON SELLING IN ST. ALBANS

The Estate Agent

Ask a few St. albans 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 St. albans

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 ST. ALBANS

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 St. albans

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 ST. ALBANS

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 St. albans

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