Our Patch march 2017
Contents
Cover story: picture perfect 7-9
Collectors, interior designers, movie makers, antique dealers and discerning shoppers flock to The Old Cinema in Chiswick to seek out its treasures
SHELF LIFE: BAILEY ' s odyssey 6
Gifted writer and raconteur Paul Bailey still has a story to tell at the age of 80
WHAT ' S ON: 10-11
From theatre to classical concerts, stand-up comedy to jazz and blues, some great ideas for an evening out
GET INVOLVED: RESIDENTS ' ASSOCIATIONS 12-15
Looking for an active, campaigning group to join? Take your pick
HEALTH AND BODY: FLYING YOGI 16-17
Yoga helps you gain more control over your life, claims founder Kasia
partners: 18-19
Whether you are a homebuyer of a landlord, our experts offer good advice
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LANDLORDS: 20-21
A new licensing scheme produces a win-win for landlords and tenants
ARCHIVES: RAVENSCOURT PARK 22
Home to a mistress of King Edward III, its stables are now a tea room
For Sale
FEATURED PROPERTY: SOVEREIGN COURT, W6 23
See the Hammersmith apartment boasting three bedrooms, two bathrooms and wow-factor skyline view
Property grid: 24-25
The search for your dream home in Hammersmith, Chiswick, Brook Green or Shepherds Bush starts here
Welcome to our patch from John Horton
David Bowie had it right. It’ s all about Changes. And here, at Horton and Garton, we’ re doing our best to keep up with the never-ending array of political and financial changes that we’ re all adjusting to in West London.
Such as the changing skyline. From Westfield through to Hammersmith Broadway and Chiswick High Road, it shows that the area is evolving. Most importantly, our patch of West London remains a popular first destination for buyers and tenants. Find details on six major new schemes on pages 4-5.
Another big change is for landlords and renters. Whether it’ s nationally or locally, the rules are changing. And to keep you informed, we’ ve spoken to the local expert from Hammersmith & Fulham Council for a full explanation of the changes. See pages 20-21.
Our patch of West London remains a popular first destination for buyers and tenants
There is also some good news for leaseholders now that the Government has confirmed its offer to fund the Leasehold Advisory Service, which offers free independent advice.
We’ ve also included our predictions for the local sales and lettings markets in Chiswick, Hammersmith, Shepherds Bush and Brook Green. See pages 24-25.
Given all of these changes, there has never been a more important time to seek the professional and experienced guidance of local property experts. So if you are buying, selling or renting in this difficult marketplace, please pop in to the office or give us a call. I guarantee we can offer helpful, genuine and honest service.