2024 Real Estate Insights: A Promising Shift in the Market and Anthony Webb's Continued Success

2024 Real Estate Insights: A Promising Shift in the Market and Anthony Webb's Continued Success

We are six weeks into 2024 and already this year feels very different to last year. At Anthony Webb we have seen a large increase in buyers registering to view properties as well as an increas…

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Unite for Steve: A Sponsored Walk to Support Life, Hope, and Raise Awareness of Brain Cancer Research

Unite for Steve: A Sponsored Walk to Support Life, Hope, and Raise Awareness of Brain Cancer Research

Dearest Palmers Green Community, In August 2022, our awesome friend Steve, aged 46, was diagnosed with a stage 4 Glioblastoma brain tumour. After enduring 27 rounds of radiotherapy, multiple …

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Why people choose us to let their properties with us

Why people choose us to let their properties with us

Renting out a property can be a rewarding venture, yet it’s not without its challenges. Landlords often face the decision of whether to engage an estate agent or handle the rental proces…

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Anthony Webb Receives National Recognition at the EA Masters and British Property Awards 2024

Anthony Webb Receives National Recognition at the EA Masters and British Property Awards 2024

It’s official – Anthony Webb are among the country’s TOP 500 premier estate agents, winning two awards at the EA Masters 2024 and the British Property Lettings Award for Palm…

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The Blue Plaque Brigade 

The Blue Plaque Brigade 

The boroughs of Enfield and Barnet are richly scattered with homes that bear a Blue Plaque – the prestigious marker of a historic VIP who once lived there. Dan Brotzel takes us on a whis…

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Rising from the Challenges: A Bright Property Outlook for 2024 with Anthony Webb

Rising from the Challenges: A Bright Property Outlook for 2024 with Anthony Webb

Amidst the prevailing market concerns, there's a glimmer of hope. Reflecting on the past, we've seen positive indicators signalling a market turnaround. I’m not just basing that …

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A Guide to Downsizing by Liz Storey

A Guide to Downsizing by Liz Storey

Once, my husband and I lived in a sprawling six-bedroom house in Southgate. However, when our children left the nest, maintaining such a large home became a significant drain on both our …

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The Property Buying Process: A Guide to Understanding Time lines and Steps

The Property Buying Process: A Guide to Understanding Time lines and Steps

Many clients want to know how the property buying process works and how long it will take to complete. An average property transaction takes between 8-12 week, but this often depends on how qu…

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Finally, Some Good News for Landlords

Finally, Some Good News for Landlords

Plans which would see landlords pay up to £10,000 per rental property for energy efficiency improvements have been axed by the Prime Minister. The proposals, which would introduce a Minim…

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Anthony Webb: Helping Cooking  Champions Fight Hunger

Anthony Webb: Helping Cooking Champions Fight Hunger

By Clare Donovan at Cooking Champions  Thank you very much to Anthony Webb Estate Agents for becoming a new drop-off point for our food bank. Cooking Champions is a registered charity pr…

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Stamp Duty calculator

Stamp Duty calculator

If you’re buying a residential property or piece of land in England or Northern Ireland, you’ll have to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) if your purchase is over the threshold of …

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Interest-only mortgages are an option for landlords to save on costs

Interest-only mortgages are an option for landlords to save on costs

If you are a landlord and are frustrated by the continuous rise in interest rates when all you want to do is start or expand your property portfolio, taking out an interest-only mortgage coul…

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Could waiting to buy your new home cost you money?

Could waiting to buy your new home cost you money?

Making decisions can be difficult at the best of times. Buying a home is a big decision, so you can’t be blamed for becoming a little pensive or perhaps even anxious about making your m…

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Worried about rising interest rates? Here are a few things you can do

Worried about rising interest rates? Here are a few things you can do

Many people are on fixed-rate mortgages right now, and with the current rise in the base rate, it’s a good thing because it means your mortgage will not increase. But what if you want t…

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The benefits of renting with a letting agent

The benefits of renting with a letting agent

For tenants, finding the right property is so important. You want to feel happy, content, and safe in the place you call home. And sometimes it’s not easy to find everything you're …

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Effective strategies to prevent  bed bugs

Effective strategies to prevent bed bugs

Sparta Pest Control specialise in residential and commercial pest control contracts including private homes, rented accommodation, nurseries, care homes, restaurants, and warehouses.  Con…

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Would you consider selling your property at auction?

Would you consider selling your property at auction?

There are many reasons why people choose to sell their property, and these can impact if they choose a traditional method or opt to sell at auction. At Anthony Webb we work with national …

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Love Your Burial Ground Month by Dan Brotzel

Love Your Burial Ground Month by Dan Brotzel

New Southgate Cemetery This article will feature in our next Palmers Green and Southgate LIFE magazine out this July. June is Love Your Burial Ground Month. I love walking, even jogging, aro…

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Embrace the Sun: Sell Your Home this Summer!

Embrace the Sun: Sell Your Home this Summer!

Summer is the perfect time to prepare your home for a speedy sale. Homes seem to blossom at this time of year as active buyers flood the market looking to make their next move. Sometimes it…

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Home Improvements That WON’T Add Value To Your Property!

Home Improvements That WON’T Add Value To Your Property!

Thinking of revamping your home before you sell it? If so, think carefully before you spend a fortune on improvement projects. While the works you get done might be to your taste, they might …

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Are you considering becoming a landlord?

Are you considering becoming a landlord?

Having been letting properties locally for over 20 years we are more than aware of changes that impact market conditions. More recently, we have seen rents rise above pre-pandemic levels as…

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I’m trekking 100km for CoppaFeel! by Kay Carpenter

I’m trekking 100km for CoppaFeel! by Kay Carpenter

Hello I’m Kay. I’m a 36-year-old Londoner living in Palmers Green. I have been a social worker for 16 years and I have two lovely and energetic boys. I was diagnosed with breast ca…

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Rent Repayment Orders Landlords are you at risk? by Fariz Uvais

Rent Repayment Orders Landlords are you at risk? by Fariz Uvais

Rent Repayment Orders (RROs) are a legal mechanism in England that allows tenants to seek repayment of rent from their landlords in certain circumstances. One of these circumstances is where t…

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Not everything that buzzes is a pest! by Tanju Mustafa

Not everything that buzzes is a pest! by Tanju Mustafa

Everything that buzzes around your garden is potentially a pollinator and the majority are not classed as a pest.  These fascinating insects are incredibly useful; not just in the garden,…

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Hazelwood School Street scheme is now operational

Hazelwood School Street scheme is now operational

School Streets create safer spaces around schools by reducing vehicle movements near to the school gates. The School Street zone includes Hazelwood Lane between Lightcliffe Road and New River …

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A thriving creative community in Palmers Green

A thriving creative community in Palmers Green

Following the success of the Winter Market in December in the newly created Devonshire Square, the Palmers Green Action Team (PGAT), supported by Philanthropy, are delighted to announce a Spri…

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What is Probate? by Richard Dale, Legal Executive

What is Probate? by Richard Dale, Legal Executive

I am writing on the subject of probate, by which we mean the process involved in confirming who can deal with succession to a deceased person’s estate. Consideration of such matters, an…

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Rent Repayment Orders, Landlords are you at risk? by Fariz Uvais

Rent Repayment Orders, Landlords are you at risk? by Fariz Uvais

As seen in our 2023 Spring issue of Palmers Green and Southgate LIFE - fariz@fahrillp.com - visit www.fahrillp.com Rent Repayment Orders (RROs) are a legal mechanism in England that allows te…

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Tenants in Common vs Joint Tenants: Which is best for buying a property together?

Tenants in Common vs Joint Tenants: Which is best for buying a property together?

When it comes to buying a property with someone else, you have a choice between two types of legal ownership – joint tenants and tenants in common. There are some important distinct…

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Proud winners of The British Property Lettings Award for N13, Palmers Green

Proud winners of The British Property Lettings Award for N13, Palmers Green

We are pleased to announce that Anthony Webb Estate Agents have just won The British Property Lettings Award for N13. Our team performed outstandingly throughout the extensive judging pe…

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Tips on how to spot Knotweed by Tony Ourris

Tips on how to spot Knotweed by Tony Ourris

Known for its outstanding ability to spread quickly throughout Britain and infamous for its potential to cause costly damage to property, Japanese knotweed is the most widespread form of knotw…

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Enfield’s Talking Newspaper

Enfield’s Talking Newspaper

After being out of action for a period of over two years due to the pandemic, Enfield’s talking Newspaper is back! To some listeners we offer companionship, to others we are simply a sou…

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What impact does inflation have  on insurance? by Jack Chris, Director of Coversure

What impact does inflation have on insurance? by Jack Chris, Director of Coversure

Over the last year, we’ve all seen a cost-of-living increase. With inflation having reached a 40-year high, we have been spending time as a business understanding the reasons behind it…

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Hazelwood Schools launch a new Forest  School area by Josh Newham, Headteacher

Hazelwood Schools launch a new Forest School area by Josh Newham, Headteacher

At Hazelwood Schools, we take pride in developing our children not just academically but socially, personally and holistically. One area that we have developed over the past six months is our …

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Mosaic workshops in Broomfield Park by Prerana Phadnis

Mosaic workshops in Broomfield Park by Prerana Phadnis

Over the summer holidays, local residents enjoyed mosaic making workshops in Broomfield Park. This community well-being project was funded by the Palmers Greenery Community Cafe in a…

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Time Together in Hidden History - Firs Farm  by Louise Dennis

Time Together in Hidden History - Firs Farm by Louise Dennis

‘Time Together in Hidden History- exploring Firs Farm’s heritage through community’, is an exciting community heritage project funded by the Enfield Society, run by the Frien…

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Friends of Firs Farm Crowdfunding appeal by Helen Osman, Trustee, the Friends of Firs Farm

Friends of Firs Farm Crowdfunding appeal by Helen Osman, Trustee, the Friends of Firs Farm

We are building an amazing cafe and community space in Firs Farm Wetlands, but we need your help.  Visit: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/friends-of-firs-farm The Friends of Firs Farm ha…

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A true community effort! by Tamara Froud, Mosaic Art Ltd

A true community effort! by Tamara Froud, Mosaic Art Ltd

Through patience and persistence, this wonderful mosaic has finally been installed in the Conway Recreation Ground. Late in 2019, I was contacted by Keith Weller from the Friends of Conway …

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Empty rental property repairs or improvements – are the costs deductible? by Alex Chrysostomou

Empty rental property repairs or improvements – are the costs deductible? by Alex Chrysostomou

Where a property is let out, there are likely to be periods when the property is empty, either between tenants or, in the case of a holiday let, between guests. Properties need to be maintaine…

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Tenant sues landlord successfully by Fariz Uvais

Tenant sues landlord successfully by Fariz Uvais

A nationwide newspaper has recently published a story of an aggrieved tenant who successfully took his landlord to court and won £15,000. The tenant claimed that he had a terrible expe…

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Broomfield School appoints a new Headteacher

Broomfield School appoints a new Headteacher

The Board of Governors of Broomfield School is delighted to announce the appointment of Adele Christofi as our new Headteacher. Adele will lead the school from September 2022, taking over from…

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Probus Club of Enfield New members wanted, an ideal opportunity to meet people

Probus Club of Enfield New members wanted, an ideal opportunity to meet people

The Probus Club of Enfield is a part of a worldwide voluntary social organisation for retired old and not so old in spirit, mature gentlemen. We meet over lunch monthly, on the second Tuesd…

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A community collage commemorating the Queen’s jubilee

A community collage commemorating the Queen’s jubilee

Stitch! Crafts and Classes were delighted to unveil their Community Jubilee Collage on 1st June, enabled by a grant from the Arts Council’s Let’s Create Jubilee Fund by the London …

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Summer Property Market Update

Summer Property Market Update

We’ve been very busy this spring as we continue to maintain our number one position as the most chosen estate agent in our area. Demand for property remains high and property priced corr…

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If you are a private landlord you need to read this by Tony Ourris

If you are a private landlord you need to read this by Tony Ourris

Managing a portfolio of properties or even just one can bring about many challenges for landlords. Dealing with tenants, repairs and maintenance obligations and rent collection, never mind …

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Fox Lane and District Residents Association FLDRA by Philip Sheffield, Chair

Fox Lane and District Residents Association FLDRA by Philip Sheffield, Chair

Covering four wards including Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill, Arnos Grove and Southgate the FLDRA is a vibrant association that looks to support local residents and businesses.  We oper…

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How to prepare your home for photography

How to prepare your home for photography

Follow our easy guide to ensure your property looks amazing online and stands out from your competition when our photography comes over! Lighting  Open curtains and blinds for natu…

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Bringing biodiversity and beauty to the high street

Bringing biodiversity and beauty to the high street

Over a year of fundraising, planning and logistics sees trees blossom in Palmers Green!  In an effort to start building a green corridor between Hazelwood Recreation ground and Broomfi…

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Young Palmers Green scouts selected for a trip of a lifetime

Young Palmers Green scouts selected for a trip of a lifetime

Oliver Heaviside and Tilly Wenham are two of the 3,240 young people that have been selected from the UK to join 50,000 young people taking part in the World Scout Jamboree.   The Jambo…

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New changes to Ground Rents by Fariz Uvais

New changes to Ground Rents by Fariz Uvais

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill is set to come into effect within the next six months with gradual changes being implemented over time. The changes are coming into place in an attempt …

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We are proud to sponsor Hazelwood Schools' new sports kit

We are proud to sponsor Hazelwood Schools' new sports kit

When Hazelwood School reached out to the community for local businesses to sponsor their sports kit we jumped at the chance.  The last two years have seen many children miss out on the…

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Blue plaques of Enfield -  Sir Hugh Myddelton (1560-1631) by Ellie Sales

Blue plaques of Enfield - Sir Hugh Myddelton (1560-1631) by Ellie Sales

Sir Hugh Myddelton a civil, water and mining engineer gained notability for supplying clean water to the City of London with the New River scheme, transforming the health and quality of life o…

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What are the UK housing market predictions for 2022?

What are the UK housing market predictions for 2022?

Signs of a ‘closer to normal’ market in 2022 The kind of frenzied market that we’ve seen in the last 18 months happens only a few times in most home-owners’ buying and…

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Our latest Palmers Green and Southgate LIFE magazine

Our latest Palmers Green and Southgate LIFE magazine

Happy New Year! We are please to share our latest issue of Palmers Green and Southgate LIFE magazine. In this issue you can view a range of properties we have for sale, understand the …

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Is it time to switch to a fully managed rental service?

Is it time to switch to a fully managed rental service?

Becoming a buy-to-let landlord can be a time-consuming and demanding investment. Recently we have helped several accidental landlords manage their rental property.  Over the last 20 ye…

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Understanding which estate agent to choose and why

Understanding which estate agent to choose and why

We know that choosing an estate agent is a big deal. Estate agents offer your property the platform to succeed and the relationship between you and your agent is paramount to ensure that you e…

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Palmers Green Action Team: Who We Are and What We Do…

Palmers Green Action Team: Who We Are and What We Do…

We formed our volunteer group in 2018, strangers united by a common desire to improve Palmers Green high street and make it a better place to shop, work and socialise. We all see the area'…

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Have you sold a property and failed to notify to HMRC?

Have you sold a property and failed to notify to HMRC?

When you sell a property that you have not used as your only or main home for the period you owned it, you may have to pay tax. You must tell HMRC about it, and you must do so within certain t…

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Celebrating 40 years of Edmonton Running Club!

Celebrating 40 years of Edmonton Running Club!

UK 1981; Bucks Fizz win Eurovision, Inflation falls to 16.1%, Prince Charles and Lady Diana marry London 1981; Brixton riots, Spurs win FA Cup, 1st ever London Marathon and with it the star…

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New regulations are now in force for Enfield landlords

New regulations are now in force for Enfield landlords

The government has approved Enfield's application to introduce a selective licensing scheme. The licensing scheme came into effect on 1 September 2021. The London Borough of Enfield cov…

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The Fox, Palmers Green

The Fox, Palmers Green

'The Fox' pub is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Palmers Green, but when you pass by you may not be aware that in its various forms it has a long, varied and interesting hist…

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What to expect at a valuation appointment

What to expect at a valuation appointment

Buying and selling property is likely to be the biggest financial decision you will make. With over 20 years’ experience the team at Anthony Webb can help take the stress out of the proc…

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New property licensing scheme will affect Landlords in Enfield

New property licensing scheme will affect Landlords in Enfield

Enfield Council introduce new Selective licensing The government has approved Enfield's application to introduce a selective licensing scheme which will start from 1 Sept…

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Get mortgage ready to secure your dream home

Get mortgage ready to secure your dream home

In a competitive market, it has never been more important to ensure that you have prepared all the relevant documentation required to ensure you are in the best possible position when offering…

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The History of Palmers Green Post Office

The History of Palmers Green Post Office

In the early years of Palmers Green village, a small charming two-story cottage stood on the corner of Hazelwood Lane and Green Lanes. Established in 1864, it served as the Post Office and Gen…

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Stamp duty holiday extended to end of June

Stamp duty holiday extended to end of June

With a potential saving of up to £15,000, it is not surprising that people thinking about moving have been keen to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday that was set to end on 31 March…

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Evicting Tenants – Covid changes by Fariz Uvais

Evicting Tenants – Covid changes by Fariz Uvais

On 27 March 2020 all evictions were suspended and most on-going possession claims were also placed on hold.  Notice periods changed, reactivation notices were introduced and on 20 Septemb…

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Buying property through a limited company by Alex Chrysostomou

Buying property through a limited company by Alex Chrysostomou

Question: Given the tax changes on investment properties over the last few years, is it better to by properties through a limited company from now on?What are the tax implications around the s…

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Is now the time to ensure your rental property is properly protected?

Is now the time to ensure your rental property is properly protected?

For many landlords rent and legal protection has not always been a priority. However, the UK is now facing difficult times and recent figures show the biggest slump in employment for more…

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Intimate Evenings in Palmers Green By Geoff Bowden

Intimate Evenings in Palmers Green By Geoff Bowden

I wonder how many local residents realise that Palmers Green once boasted a theatre that played to packed houses, week after week; featured many future stars in early-career appearances; rec…

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Selling your property during COVID19 lockdown - Tony Ourris

Selling your property during COVID19 lockdown - Tony Ourris

2020 for most has been an incredibly unusual year. Both business and personal plans have been thrown into disarray and we have had to adapt quickly to ever-changing restrictions and rules surr…

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Sellers twice as likely to sell if priced right first time

Sellers twice as likely to sell if priced right first time

Analysis out from the UK’s biggest property website Rightmove shows that sellers are twice as likely to find a buyer for their home if the asking price does not have to be reduced. S…

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Mini property boom helps everyone get moving! 

Mini property boom helps everyone get moving! 

Traditionally at this time of year Anthony Webb and most other UK agents see a seasonal slowdown in housing market activity, as both buyers and sellers turn their attention to summer holidays.…

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What will the housing market look like after COVID-19?

What will the housing market look like after COVID-19?

A blueprint to revive house sales under strict social distancing rules is to be formulated by Ministers and property industry officials. Housing Minister Christopher Pincher will host a video …

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Introducing our 'Quick off the mark' service

Introducing our 'Quick off the mark' service

Are you waiting for lockdown to end so you can sell or let your property? With thousands of property moves on hold, it’s going to be a very busy market when restrictions are lifted. …

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Are you planning on moving this year?

Are you planning on moving this year?

Amid legal uncertainty, cutbacks in mortgage lending and public health concerns, buyers and sellers are being asked by the government to delay home moves, if at all possible, due to the c…

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What happens when tenants leave in the middle of an agreement?

What happens when tenants leave in the middle of an agreement?

Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis the court service in England and Wales have today (27.03.20) suspended all ongoing housing possession action, which means that neither cases currently in …

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Coronavirus notice to tenants

Coronavirus notice to tenants

Dear Tenant   Coronav…

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Southgate Photographic Society

Southgate Photographic Society

Southgate Photographic Society by Kevin O'Neill View their exhibition between January and March in our gallery Today, most of us are photo graphers with phones in their pockets, and nat…

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Landlords are you aware of the proposed Enfield Council Licensing Scheme?

Landlords are you aware of the proposed Enfield Council Licensing Scheme?

Landlords are you aware of the proposed Enfield Council Licensing Scheme? Renting a property from a private landlord is now the most common housing choice for Londoners. The huge growth of …

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Local lady wins ‘Women who make London great’ accolade!

Local lady wins ‘Women who make London great’ accolade!

Local lady wins ‘Women who make London great’ accolade! To mark the centenary of the first women in the UK winning the right to vote, and to drive forward gender equality across…

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Supporting local schools

Supporting local schools

We will donate £500 to your school! Committed to investing in our community we are offering to donate up to £500, per property transaction, to local schools in Enfield. (Primary o…

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Gifting the family home

Gifting the family home

Gifting the family home – Inheritance Tax implications by Alex Chrysostomou Alexander Associates, your local accountants 24A Aldermans Hill, Palmers Green, London N13 4PN Tel: 020 8882…

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Bambos Charalambous MP I refuse to support a No Deal Brexit

Bambos Charalambous MP I refuse to support a No Deal Brexit

I refuse to support a No Deal Brexit Brexit continues to dominate the news and Parliament. These are unprecedented times. Our laws are being tested to their limits, Parliament is being push…

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Palmers Green goes vintage this November!

Palmers Green goes vintage this November!

On 16-17th November 2019 Palmers Green goes vintage. PG Vintage Flea is an exciting two-day event taking place at the heart of Palmers Green when more than 40 vintage traders will be sellin…

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Building better town centres for our community by Nesil Caliskan

Building better town centres for our community by Nesil Caliskan

By @Nesil_Caliskan Labour Council Leader Enfield Dear resident, One of the great strengths of this borough are its vibrant and attractive town centres –each with its own unique char…

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Past Times... Old Grammarians 90th Anniversary by Richard Kemp

Past Times... Old Grammarians 90th Anniversary by Richard Kemp

Where World's End & Green Dragon Lanes meet near Highlands Village you will find Old Grammarians RFC - one of the oldest rugby clubs in North London.  The club was founded in 1…

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Street Kind UK aim, helping the homeless this winter

Street Kind UK aim, helping the homeless this winter

Street Kind UK aim, helping the homeless this winter - Streetkinduk@gmail.com We are a group of four individuals based in North London, two of our core members live in Palmers Green. O…

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Evicting tenants who have stopped paying rent

Evicting tenants who have stopped paying rent

Evicting tenants who have stopped paying rent by Fariz Uvais A common feature among quite a few landlords who approach me for advice relating to tenants who have stopped paying rent is…

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Southgate's Horse Trough Bowled Over

Southgate's Horse Trough Bowled Over

Horse Trough Bowled Over Members of Selborne Bowling Club were gathered next to the horse trough on The Green, Southgate, opposite The Cherry Tree pub on Sunday to admire their handy work…

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Capital Gains Tax changes on selling properties

Capital Gains Tax changes on selling properties

We have regularly reported how the changes in tax legislation have impacted landlords over the last few years, and the government continued with this stance during the most recent budget annou…

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Section 21 changes and how this will affect landlords by Fariz Uvais

Section 21 changes and how this will affect landlords by Fariz Uvais

Being a Landlord is not easy at the best of times, but with new proposed changes to obtaining possession, many landlords may be questioning as to whether they are better off investing their mo…

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Enfield Council Bin Collections are changing

Enfield Council Bin Collections are changing

Your bin collections are changing in Palmers Green and Southgate! Enfield Council undertook a 10-week consultation in which it was made clear that the overriding motivation for any change w…

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WARTIME SURVIVOURS IN SOUTHGATE

WARTIME SURVIVOURS IN SOUTHGATE

WARTIME SURVIVOURS IN SOUTHGATE by Ian K. Jones After 1945 Southgate rapidly removed the majority of its wartime structures and street furniture. This article will look at some of what surv…

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A View from City Hall - The shame of child poverty

A View from City Hall - The shame of child poverty

A View from City Hall - The shame of child poverty By Joanne McCartney AM E: joanne.mccartney@london.gov.uk Web: www.joannemccartney.com Tel: 0207 983 5524 It is shameful that in…

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100 days of Birds, Butterflies and Blooms by Susan Smith

100 days of Birds, Butterflies and Blooms by Susan Smith

I’ve always loved painting and drawing, and I have pursued a creative career as a costume designer and maker for stage and screen but over the years other interests and having a family h…

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Anthony Webb joins CHiPS to help children feel safe in Palmers Green

Anthony Webb joins CHiPS to help children feel safe in Palmers Green

Anthony Webb joins CHiPS to help children feel safe in Palmers Green The Community Help Point Scheme (CHiPS) was created in 2006 by ECYPS in partnership with Enfield Council, Enfield Safegu…

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‘Prevention is better than cure’ By Bambos Charalambous MP

‘Prevention is better than cure’ By Bambos Charalambous MP

‘Prevention is better than cure’. When it comes to public health, never has there been a truer saying. Public Health monitors, protects, and promotes the community’s health a…

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Local businesses work together to beat crime by Erica Crawshaw, Neighbourhood Inspector

Local businesses work together to beat crime by Erica Crawshaw, Neighbourhood Inspector

Hello Everybody, I am Erica Crawshaw and I am the Neighbourhood Inspector for Enfield Borough. April unfortunately saw another rise in robberies in Southgate and Palmers Green Wards but pos…

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Uncovering local history

Uncovering local history

Uncovering local history by Martin Dearne The Enfield Archaeological Society has been excavating, researching and publishing on all aspects of the past of what is today the borough of Enfie…

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Stitch! Crafts and Classes comes to Palmers Green!

Stitch! Crafts and Classes comes to Palmers Green!

Have you wandered down Green Lanes recently and seen a new haberdashery opened at No 397, the site of the once infamous Palmers Green shopping institution, Grouts? Well, this is the newly-open…

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Fabulous Hair wants to bring the FABULOUS back to Palmers Green

Fabulous Hair wants to bring the FABULOUS back to Palmers Green

Making Palmers Green Fabulous again! Hi everyone and thanks again for taking time to read my article. I have lived in Palmers Green for nearly 50 years, I went to school in Palmers Green an…

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UK house planning rules relaxed

UK house planning rules relaxed

In a surprise announcement this May (2019) - less than 24 hours after the Prime Minister resigned - the housing minister announced a relaxation of planning rules that allow homeowners to …

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Is managing your own property giving you a headache?

Is managing your own property giving you a headache?

In a recent survey, the NLA found that one third of landlords have experienced ill mental health because of their lettings business. That's double the national average …

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Spring Clean Palmers Green

Spring Clean Palmers Green

Local residents join forces to help our High Street. Palmers Green Action Team are a local community initiative of volunteers who want to help revitalise Palmers Green. Find out more ab…

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Extra support for rough sleepers

Extra support for rough sleepers

Extra support for rough sleepers  E: joanne.mccartney@london.gov.uk   www.joannemccartney.com Tel: 020 7983 5524   It is a scandal that in one of the richest countries i…

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Thin Blue Line bambos.charalambous.mp@parliament.uk

Thin Blue Line bambos.charalambous.mp@parliament.uk

Over the last two months I have been shocked by the spike in violent crime being committed across Enfield. The most shocking for Enfield Southgate was the murder of a vulnerable elderly man in…

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Help save Enfield’s green belt by Councillor Joanne Laban

Help save Enfield’s green belt by Councillor Joanne Laban

You might be thinking what is a local plan? Local Plans set out the big decisions on planning for the future of communities. They outline the long-term strategy for each planning authority in …

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Keeping you safe this year by Chief Inspector Neil Billany

Keeping you safe this year by Chief Inspector Neil Billany

Firstly can I start by wishing everyone reading a Happy New Year. 2019 represents a significant year for Enfield Police as we merge with Haringey to become the North Area.  While some as…

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Citizens Advice have been providing essential services to communities since 1939

Citizens Advice have been providing essential services to communities since 1939

Many people don’t realise that their local Citizens Advice is a charity just like any other. We are so used to seeing a Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in every part of the country, since w…

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Smart Technology to Protect Your Property

Smart Technology to Protect Your Property

Smart Technology to Protect Your Property The Crime Survey for England and Wales found in 2017, that only two in a hundred households have fallen victim to domestic burglary, which is certa…

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A view from City Hall by Joanne McCartney AM

A view from City Hall by Joanne McCartney AM

A Greener City  E: joanne.mccartney@london.gov.uk   www.joannemccartney.com Tel: 020 7983 5524   I have written before about the importance of our green spaces and green…

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Introducing local artist Kerry Zacharia

Introducing local artist Kerry Zacharia

Kerry is a North London born and based artist of Greek-Cypriot ethnic origin. She is a natural self-taught artist who is largely influenced by her London life.  She has gained quite a f…

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Parliamentary Comment by Bambos Charalambous MP

Parliamentary Comment by Bambos Charalambous MP

Is the Government pushing the boundaries too far? bambos.charalambous.mp@parliament.uk Parliament: 020 7219 3460   Constituency Office: 020 8882 0088 Enfield Southgate constituenc…

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Valuing our volunteers

Valuing our volunteers

by Councillor Joanne Laban email Cllr.Joanne.Laban@enfield.gov.uk Conservative Member for Highlands Ward Enfield has been a beacon of community action over the last few months.  The nu…

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Should you furnish your rental property?

Should you furnish your rental property?

Before you rush out to buy furniture for your rental property, think carefully about what you need and even if it’s really necessary to provide any furniture at all. About half of all pr…

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MTD: What, when and how by Alex Chrysostomou

MTD: What, when and how by Alex Chrysostomou

Alex is a local account based in Palmers Green. He contributes regularly to our Palmers Green and Southgate LIFE magazine  If your business is VAT registered, and the turnover for the la…

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Is it time to refurbish your rental property?

Is it time to refurbish your rental property?

by Mick Lawton your local Palmers Green DIY Doctor  Refurbishment not only increases the value of your investment, but it also cuts down on long-term maintenance costs and attracts highe…

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Protecting your home and car from thieves 

Protecting your home and car from thieves 

Protecting your home and car from thieves by Chief Inspector Neil Billany    Since the last edition of the Palmers Green and Southgate LIFE magazine went out I am pleased to sa…

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Think twice when it comes to the price.

Think twice when it comes to the price.

Selecting an estate agent can be tough, sellers are often lured in by the glossy brochures, spiel, or the highest asking price! However there are some important questions you can ask to ensure…

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Keeping our streets safe  by Chief Inspector Neil Billany

Keeping our streets safe by Chief Inspector Neil Billany

Unfortunately since the last edition the horrible spate of knife crime in London has affected this area, with the well-publicised stabbing that occurred in Broomfield Park on the 7th May. This…

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Ultra Low Emission Zone will effect Palmers Green residents  by Councillor Joanne Laban

Ultra Low Emission Zone will effect Palmers Green residents by Councillor Joanne Laban

email Cllr.Joanne.Laban@enfield.gov.uk   Conservative Member for Highlands Ward The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be introduced in central London from 8 April 2019 and follows th…

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A state of the art library in Palmers Green

A state of the art library in Palmers Green

Parliamentary Comment by Labour Cllr Mary Maguire When I was a child, I would spend every hour I could after school and on Saturday afternoons in my local public library. I just loved the fac…

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Cycle Enfield, was it a waste of money?

Cycle Enfield, was it a waste of money?

by Cllr Ertan Hurer, BSc (ECON) FCA Cllr.Ertan.Hurer@Enfield.gov.uk 3rd May 2018. Why is this date significant? It is the date of the Local Government Elections covering London Boroughs (incl…

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Residential burglaries are on the rise

Residential burglaries are on the rise

Residential burglaries are on the rise by Chief Inspector Neil Billany Hello and welcome to my first contribution to Palmers Green & Southgate Life. By way of an introduction, I am the ne…

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 A view from City Hall by Joanne McCartney AM - Police funding

A view from City Hall by Joanne McCartney AM - Police funding

E: joanne.mccartney@london.gov.uk www.joannemccartney.com Tel: 020 7983 5524 Unsurprisingly the issue of policing is a regular issue raised by constituents, and so I was very disappointed t…

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Hazelwood Schools Classrooms and Halls available for hire

Hazelwood Schools Classrooms and Halls available for hire

Hazelwood School has 720 pupils and is based in Hazelwood Lane, N13 5HE. We are very much a school for the community and it is a privilege to take children from such a multicultural and vibran…

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Quieter Neighourhood's..another fake consultation?

Quieter Neighourhood's..another fake consultation?

by Cllr Ertan Hurer, BSc (ECON) FCA Cllr.Ertan.Hurer@Enfield.gov.uk Conservative Councillor, Winchmore Hill ward Firstly may I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year and ho…

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Introducing Patrick Samuel Asperger Artist (patricksamuel.net)

Introducing Patrick Samuel Asperger Artist (patricksamuel.net)

Introducing Patrick Samuel, an emerging artist with Asperger's Syndrome to our Palmers Green Community Gallery this January and February. Having returned to art after a 20-year break, he p…

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Engineered Vs. Laminate Flooring, which should you choose?

Engineered Vs. Laminate Flooring, which should you choose?

by Mick Lawton your local Palmers Green DIY Doctor   In my article this month I define the difference between engineered wood flooring and laminate flooring so you can be clear of t…

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New legislation to Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) could affect your rental property by Vanessa Gills

New legislation to Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) could affect your rental property by Vanessa Gills

New legislation to Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) could affect your rental property by Vanessa Gills Vanessa is Head of Property Management and Anthony Webb, with over 20 years’…

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Palmers Green Tales by Jenny Bourke I

Palmers Green Tales by Jenny Bourke I

www.palmersgreentales.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/331208790354294/ or just go to Facebook and look for Palmers Green Tales and ask to join the group. Our twitter address is @PGTales &…

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Helping landlords and tenants understand their rights

Helping landlords and tenants understand their rights

Fariz Uvais is a Consultant Solicitor at Fahri LLP based in Whetstone, North London. Write in and ask your legal questions. Fariz will try and answer your questions in Palmers Green LIFE each …

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'No' to Education Cuts By Bambos Charalambous  Member of Parliament for Enfield Southgate

'No' to Education Cuts By Bambos Charalambous Member of Parliament for Enfield Southgate

Ahead of the General Election held in June last year, I joined teachers, parents and pupils in Palmers Green to campaign against education funding cuts. In my maiden speech, I said: ‘…

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Landlord evening - Monday, 4 December

Landlord evening - Monday, 4 December

Join us for a festive evening dedicated to landlords, meet our new team and find out more about how we can help you make the most of your portfolio.When: Monday, 4 DecemberWhere…

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Past Times... James Henry Leigh Hunt

Past Times... James Henry Leigh Hunt

by Joe Studman, local historian The next time you walk down Southgate High Street have a look between numbers 41 & 43 and discover a blue plaque erected by Southgate District Civic Trust…

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Parliamentary Comment by Bambos Charalambous MP

Parliamentary Comment by Bambos Charalambous MP

On Thursday 8 June 2017 I was elected your new member of Parliament for Enfield Southgate. It is a huge honour and privilege to have won the support of the majority of voters and I have al…

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A note from David Burrowes

A note from David Burrowes

May I thank the people of Enfield Southgate for the privilege and pleasure of representing you as MP for 12 years. It is a great constituency full of great people, associations and concern…

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We are looking for a Saturday person

We are looking for a Saturday person

Our busy Palmers Green office is looking to employ a lively Saturday person to join our growing team. As one of the leading Palmers Green Estate Agents, Anthony Webb offers a vibrant working e…

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Dont reverse the remarkable transformation in Londons schools

Dont reverse the remarkable transformation in Londons schools

A View from City Hall, article as featured in the March issue of Palmers Green and Southgate LIFE magazine By Joanne McCartney AM E: joanne.mccartney@london.gov.uk www.joannemccartney.com …

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Mortgage interest relief changes from April 2017

Mortgage interest relief changes from April 2017

Many of our Palmers Green and Southgate Landlords are concerned about the changes to Mortgage interest relief coming into effect this April. Local account Alex Chrysostomou explains how these …

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Introducing Barbara Strong

Introducing Barbara Strong

Introducing Barbara Strong to our Palmers Green Community Art Galley Please join us at Barbara's eclusive gallery opening on Tuesday 7th March from 7:30-9pm Barbara has no formal Artistic t…

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Do you run a business from home?

Do you run a business from home?

We are introducing an exciting new section to our popular Palmers Green and Southgate LIFE magazine. Over the last three years we have built up a reputation for supporting local businesses.…

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Cleaning Up London�s Air - A view from City Hall by Joanne McCartney AM

Cleaning Up London�s Air - A view from City Hall by Joanne McCartney AM

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Clean Air Act, brought in as a response to the 1952 Great Smog when up to 12,000 Londoners died due to toxic air. Currently London is breaking bo…

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Boundary change? It's nothing new  by Joe Studman

Boundary change? It's nothing new by Joe Studman

Read the full article and see more pictures in our January 2017 Palmers Green and  Southgate LIFE Estate Agent magzine  There’s a lot of discussion at the moment about propose…

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 Forever in your debt - Councillor's Corner by Cllr. Bambos Charalambous

Forever in your debt - Councillor's Corner by Cllr. Bambos Charalambous

I recently came across a truly staggering fact; In October 2016 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated that the total global debt owed other than from the financial sector is $152…

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Maintaining your rental property by Mick Lawton

Maintaining your rental property by Mick Lawton

Living in Palmers Green I have worked for many local Estate Agents and Landlords over the years and I am often asked “How often should I redecorate my rental property?”   …

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Surprise! Surprise! The end of Enfield Southgate? By David Burrowes MP

Surprise! Surprise! The end of Enfield Southgate? By David Burrowes MP

david@davidburrowes.com www.davidburrowes.com Constituency: 020 8360 0234 Westminster: 020 7219 5414   Parliamentary Comment by David Burrowes MP as featured in our November Palmers Gre…

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The Minchenden Oak Southgate Green

The Minchenden Oak Southgate Green

by Chris Horner, Chairman Southgate Green Association Its great trunk rooted in history, its leaves bathed in the memory of 800 Summers are in themselves the remembrance of things past  …

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The Broomfield Park crow that inspired me to write a book by Helen Fox

The Broomfield Park crow that inspired me to write a book by Helen Fox

Whilst living in Athens, I wrote children’s books and children’s plays for the Greek National Radio. I have watched every child’s film and TV series and read lots of young ch…

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Urban Wonders – Constantinos Ptochopoulos

Urban Wonders – Constantinos Ptochopoulos

Constantinos Ptochopoulos glances at urban settings in an idiosyncratic and fundamentally transformative way. He stares at people doing everyday things- walking down the street or waiting for …

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Palmers Green – London’s First Choice Community

Palmers Green – London’s First Choice Community

Palmers Green is about to become a trailblazer for a new wave of child-friendly communities: places where children have the support, freedom and confidence they need to become more independent…

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Property Overview by Tony Ourris

Property Overview by Tony Ourris

I hope you enjoyed the summer taking advantage of the good weather, our GB success at the Rio Olympics, and had fun at our very own Palmers Green Festival. Now that the dust has settled since…

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More control for London by Deputy Mayor Joanne McCartney

More control for London by Deputy Mayor Joanne McCartney

E: joanne.mccartney@london.gov.uk www.joannemccartney.com Tel: 020 7983 5524 Local Palmers Green resident Joanne is the London Assembly Member for Enfield & Haringey and has been recently…

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Past Times The tale of the New River by Ellie Sales

Past Times The tale of the New River by Ellie Sales

The New River is neither new, nor a river. It is a water supply aqueduct, completed in 1613, to bring drinking water from Hertfordshire to North London. You have probably crossed it many times…

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Making Palmers Green safer by Cllr. Bambos Charalambous

Making Palmers Green safer by Cllr. Bambos Charalambous

Cllr.bambos.charalambous@enfield.gov.uk - Tel: 020 8379 2653   by Cllr. Bambos Charalambous One thing you learn very early on as a councillor is that you can’t solve all the prob…

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Hazelwood Schools triumph in Leukaemia Cancer Society Writing Competition by Melanie Gonsalves

Hazelwood Schools triumph in Leukaemia Cancer Society Writing Competition by Melanie Gonsalves

For the last five years, KS2 children from Hazelwood Schools have been entering a short story writing competition for schools, organised by the Leukaemia Cancer Society. This charity is dedica…

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The top 5 reasons why you should use an accountant  by Alex Chrysostomou

The top 5 reasons why you should use an accountant by Alex Chrysostomou

Alexander Associates, your local accountant Alex loves business and gives regular presentations to those wanting to learn about the accountancy and tax part of running their own business. He …

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Home Care Preferred wins top accolade at the Health Investor Awards 2016...

Home Care Preferred wins top accolade at the Health Investor Awards 2016...

Winchmore Hill-based care provider Home Care Preferred was named as ‘Domiciliary Care Provider of the Year’ at the 2016 Health Investor Awards at London’s Grosvenor House Hot…

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Brexit: - How will the UK’s decision to leave the EU affect Family Law? by Rene Panayiotou

Brexit: - How will the UK’s decision to leave the EU affect Family Law? by Rene Panayiotou

By way of introduction, my name is Rene Panayiotou and I am the newest addition to the Chapman Pieri family! I’m currently undertaking Paralegal work and I am due to commence my training…

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Michèle Janes creates original abstract art.

Michèle Janes creates original abstract art.

Anthony Webb welcomes our third artist Michèle Janes as she opens her exhibition this September and October at our Palmers Green office. 10% of all sale proceeds are kindly donated to t…

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Man v's Mountain - John Batten climbs Kilimanjaro in aid of Scope

Man v's Mountain - John Batten climbs Kilimanjaro in aid of Scope

On behalf of the charity Scope  www.scope.org.uk,  I will be taking the Kilimanjaro Trek Challenge from the 19th to the 30th October 2016.  Scope&n…

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A touch of Mediterranean class

A touch of Mediterranean class

As featured in our July Palmers Green and Southgate LIFE magazine Ambrosia restaurant in Winchmore Hill

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Introducing local artist Christos Chrysanthou

Introducing local artist Christos Chrysanthou

Anthony Webb welcomes our second artist Christos Chrysanthou as he opens his exhibition this July and August at our Palmers Green office. 10% of all sale proceeds are kindly donated to the No…

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Silver Fit Fridays at Broomfield Park

Silver Fit Fridays at Broomfield Park

Although people are living longer in the UK, recent research has shown they are spending their later years with more health problems compared to 20 years ago. Physical inactivity is one of the…

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11 Ways you could be devaluing your property without even knowing it. By Martin McKelvey

11 Ways you could be devaluing your property without even knowing it. By Martin McKelvey

Most of us take pride in our homes, and when it comes to selling your property you want it to look as good as possible. I’ve created a list of tips, that over the years I have come acros…

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It’s time to CELEBRATE at the Firs Farm Festival

It’s time to CELEBRATE at the Firs Farm Festival

Firs Farm Park Wetlands and Playing Fields, Winchmore Hill, is holding its first ever Festival on Saturday 16th July 2016 from 11-until 7pm. A previously unused piece of land has been tr…

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  Children learn Greek through music and movement at Asterakia!

Children learn Greek through music and movement at Asterakia!

In January of this year Eleni, a local Palmers Green resident, mother and professional opera singer, launched Asterakia. Fun interactive classes for 0-6 year olds in Greek.  Where did yo…

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Osidge celebrates its 80th Anniversary

Osidge celebrates its 80th Anniversary

This year Osidge Primary School in Southagte is celebrating its 80th anniversary. But it could have been so different. Just four years after Barnet’s state of the art school had bee…

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The Cherry Tree by Gary Boudier

The Cherry Tree by Gary Boudier

As featured in our May 2016 Palmers Green and Southgate Magazine Information in this article is based on a book written by local historian Gary Boudier. Gary also runs a popular historical fa…

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Enfield Chamber Orchestra by Sally Isaacs

Enfield Chamber Orchestra by Sally Isaacs

Enfield Chamber Orchestra grew out of the well-known Enfield String Players, and continues a lively tradition of over 70 years of bringing music to the London Borough of Enfield. Members of th…

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The Cypriot Wine Festival & Business Expo  2016

The Cypriot Wine Festival & Business Expo 2016

The Cypriot Wine Festival & Business Expo organised by Parikiaki Cypriot Newspaper in London, will be held at Alexandra Palace’s Great Hall on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June 2…

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Zebras Childrens Club C.I.C

Zebras Childrens Club C.I.C

As featured in our 2016 May issue of Palmers Green and Southgate LIFE magazine Harriet Piercy and Jamie Ashton recently celebrated the 1st anniversary of Zebras Childrens Club, a so…

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The Palmers Green Community Art Gallery

The Palmers Green Community Art Gallery

Anthony Webb Estate Agents are very excited to launch our new Palmers Green Community Art Gallery. Over the years we have always supported local artists both in the magazine, in our office sp…

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Enfield Community Transport by Philip Hammond

Enfield Community Transport by Philip Hammond

Enfield Community Transport by Philip Hammond As featured in our community magazine Palmers Green & Southgate LIFE magazine in March 2016 Enfield Community Transport is a charity ba…

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How to divide property between siblings

How to divide property between siblings

Your Legal Questions Answered by Fariz Uvais As featured in our Palmers Green & Southgate LIFE magazine March April 2016 Fariz Uvais is a consultant in the law firm Harper & Odell. W…

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Are you getting the correct rent for your rental property?

Are you getting the correct rent for your rental property?

Over the past few years rental values in Palmers Green, Southgate and Winchmore Hill have seen a marked increase. The lack of affordable housing in London has seen rents increase year on ye…

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Why I will Vote Leave - David Burrowes

Why I will Vote Leave - David Burrowes

Parliamentary Comment by David Burrowes MP - March 2016 as featured in Palmers Green & Southgate LIFE magazine Why I will Vote Leave At the last General Election I made promises to const…

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New rule on Tax on Share Dividends by Alex Chrysostomou

New rule on Tax on Share Dividends by Alex Chrysostomou

As featured in our March 2016 issue of Palmers Green & Southgate LIFE magazine Alex loves business and gives regular presentations to those wanting to learn about the accountancy and tax …

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Landlords are set to be hit with an EXTRA 3% stamp duty.

Landlords are set to be hit with an EXTRA 3% stamp duty.

By Tony Ourris Buy-to-let landlords are set to be hit with new costs from April when a controversial extra 3 per cent stamp duty charge is introduced. The change, which aims to free up housin…

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Poetry for all in Palmers Green

Poetry for all in Palmers Green

A group of local poets has been appointed Poets in Residence at the newly refurbished Palmers Green Library.  Their residency will be launched at a free public event on 13th February…

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Why a FOR SALE board can help you find your perfect buyer.

Why a FOR SALE board can help you find your perfect buyer.

So you have decided to put your home on the market but you don’t know if you should have an estate agency board.  You may be concerned about your neighbours knowing that you intend…

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Past Times, Lord Lipton and Osidge Mansion, Southgate

Past Times, Lord Lipton and Osidge Mansion, Southgate

As featured in our January Palmers Green & Southgate LIFE magazine Lipton Tea, in the distinctive yellow and red box, is instantly recognisable in 180 countries throughout the world but…

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Palmers Green Tales by Jenny Bourke

Palmers Green Tales by Jenny Bourke

We are pleased to announce that we have made our first short film at Palmers Green Tales. The subject of the short film is Michael Harvey who has a wonderful collection of local post cards. Th…

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Photography Check List

Photography Check List

How to make sure your house appeals to buyers on line. So you have decided to sell your home and the photographer is booked. Getting great photos of your home will increase the number of peop…

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Right to Rent, Landlords responsibility

Right to Rent, Landlords responsibility

By Maria Stafford Property Manager Anthony Webb Estate Agents Palmers Green As the Property Manager for Anthony Webb Estate Agents I have to now carry out further checks for prospective tenan…

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How Amatsu can help you tackle your pain

How Amatsu can help you tackle your pain

Ready to tackle your pain issues in 2016? By Nicola Forward your local Amatsu practitioner If you have been suffering from physical pain for some time, you might have decided that 2016 is th…

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Growbaby Enfield

Growbaby Enfield

Growbaby is a community project that was launched in September 2015 and its aim is to provide good quality new and second hand baby clothes and equipment (for children 0-5yrs) completely free …

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Home Care Preferred – Award winning local business celebrating their fourth year in business

Home Care Preferred – Award winning local business celebrating their fourth year in business

As featued in our Palmers Green & Southgate LIFE magazine Home Care Preferred, 49 Station Road, Winchmore Hill, N21 3NB Home Care Preferred first opened their doors for business in Stati…

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Our guide to selling your home fast in Palmers Green by Martin McKelvey

Our guide to selling your home fast in Palmers Green by Martin McKelvey

Why do people want to live in Palmers Green? Palmers Green is particularly popular with families and young professionals attracted by our lovely Edwardian homes, mixed with new developments, …

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Competition Time

Competition Time

At Anthony Webb we love a bit of history, and share a local historical article every month in our popular Palmers Green and Southgate LIFE magazine. Now you have the chance to write your own…

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Saying thank you to community groups By Cllr. Bambos Charalambous

Saying thank you to community groups By Cllr. Bambos Charalambous

Every New Year's day the newspapers run a story about the notable worthy people who are announced to be that year’s recipients of honours for their contribution to the well being of soci…

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Sushi Inn – Much more than just sushi

Sushi Inn – Much more than just sushi

By Ellie Sales Sushi Inn, 396Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5PD Tel: 020 3320 1670 Having never eaten sushi before the idea of a review at the new Palmers Green Sushi Inn didn't e…

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Buy to let property investment

Buy to let property investment

I have a general query for you; I am going to start buying buy-to-let property investments in a company next year and am wondering how old my daughters have to be before they can be made share…

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What’s wrong with the Cycle Enfield options for Enfield Town?

What’s wrong with the Cycle Enfield options for Enfield Town?

By Linda Miller on behalf of Save Our Green Lanes Enfield Council is consulting on two cycle options for Enfield Town.  Both Option 1 and Option 2 will close Church Street to throug…

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Roll on Mini Holland! By Clare Rogers

Roll on Mini Holland! By Clare Rogers

Now that I only have one child to take to primary school, I’ve bought a tandem. We use it whatever the weather. My 8-year-old loves pedalling with me; we’re both fitter; and with n…

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Landords get the raw end of the deal again.

Landords get the raw end of the deal again.

By Tony Ourris After the governments shock Autumn Statement regarding a stamp duty hike for landlords, which will come into effect in April, I anticipate a rush of buy to let purchasers withi…

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Safe Removals – taking the stress out moving house in London

Safe Removals – taking the stress out moving house in London

Safe Removals – taking the stress out moving house in London When Alex Mierzejewski arrived in London from Poland – speaking little English and with limited resources – he w…

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Rightmove starts campaign to push Christmas portal visits

Rightmove starts campaign to push Christmas portal visits

Rightmove has used its latest monthly house price index to launch its bid to push up its visits to record levels over the Christmas period. The index itself records a drop in asking prices of…

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London rents are rising well above the national average.

London rents are rising well above the national average.

According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors average rents have risen for 10 months in a row - and there's every sign that it will continue into 2016. There remains no likelihood…

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Right to Rent is rolled out across England, ARLA explains what this means to renters and landlords

Right to Rent is rolled out across England, ARLA explains what this means to renters and landlords

The Home Office has this week announced rollout across England of Right to Rent checks as part of the Immigration Act 2014. The new measures mean that anyone allowing a tenancy to begin after…

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Enfield house price gains above the London average

Enfield house price gains above the London average

Good news for Palmers Green home owners as, according to research by Kate Faulkner at Propertychecklists.co.uk, our borough is out preforming the London average for house price gains. In…

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It's a Scream!

It's a Scream!

Anthony Webb are please to support the local community by sponsoring and running the FREE games area at the Palmers Green Halloween event in Broomfield Park on 31st October. Get you best cost…

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Ruth Winston Centre celebrates 50 years

Ruth Winston Centre celebrates 50 years

By Ellie Sales at Anthony Webb Estate Agents, Palmers Green Upon visiting the Ruth Winston Centre it became immediately obvious that this was no day care home for the elderly. The modern cent…

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Tony makes his stance clear on the new Cycle Enfield proposals

Tony makes his stance clear on the new Cycle Enfield proposals

I am very happy to say that there was a great turn out to last night’s meeting arranged by our MP David Burrows in Palmers Green. I counted between 190 and 200 people there. There were p…

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Property with potential by Anthony Webb Estate Agents Palmers Green

Property with potential by Anthony Webb Estate Agents Palmers Green

From Paris to Palmers Green, Pamela Strain's recent renovation project in Palmers Green is a great example of how first time buyers can make a profit from property. Born in Northern Ireland a…

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Landlords don’t delay install your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors today!

Landlords don’t delay install your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors today!

The clock is now ticking fast after the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations were finally passed in Parliament this week. Agents and landlords have only until October 1 to en…

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Reading between the lines of the Cycle Enfield Project

Reading between the lines of the Cycle Enfield Project

A user friendly guide has been produced by SAVE OUR GREEN LANES on behalf of the concerned local residents and business owners to help you to understand the Cycle Enfield proposals, …

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Simple tips to spruce up your home on a budget

Simple tips to spruce up your home on a budget

Making some simple changes can help improve first impressions, and give your home some cohesion and style. Here’s our 15 top tips to give home a fresh look on a budget. 1.  &…

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Let the public decide! by David Burrowes MP

Let the public decide! by David Burrowes MP

It seems an age since the General Election and the months that have passed since I last contributed to Palmers Green and Southgate Life. It is though the first opportunity I have had to thank …

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Save Our Green Lanes by Paul Mandel

Save Our Green Lanes by Paul Mandel

Paul is part of a community action group called ‘Save our Green Lanes’, he is a Chartered Accountant working in the property sector, who has is lived in Palmers Green&nbs…

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What are the alternatives to moving into a care home?

What are the alternatives to moving into a care home?

By Ken Waterhouse at Home Care Preferred. 49 Station Road, Winchmore Hill, N21 3NB As featured in our Winter issue of Palmers Green & Southgate LIFE magazine  Many people who have d…

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Are you ready for retirement?

Are you ready for retirement?

By Jan Thompson Jan Thompson Partner of St James’s Place Wealth Management, is based locally in Winchmore Hill and is inviting local residents to discover the simple yet highly effectiv…

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Exciting developments for Firs Farm  Park & Wetlands

Exciting developments for Firs Farm Park & Wetlands

From January to July, the Friends of Firs Farm have made huge progress in transforming an overlooked and underused piece of land to a wonderful green space for everyone to enjoy. Extraordinary…

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Is the rebuilding of Broomfield House on the horizon?

Is the rebuilding of Broomfield House on the horizon?

Over the last six months a team of consultants employed by Enfield Council has been preparing a major study on Broomfield House, its stableyard and the wider Park. This has been done on the re…

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DIY – When is it time to call in an expert?

DIY – When is it time to call in an expert?

As featured in our September issue of Palmers Green and Southgate LIFE magazine Anthony Webb Estate Agents have managed rental properties for local Palmers Green landlords for over 15 ye…

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Operation Fish – Helping the housebound in Southgate, Oakwood, Cockfosters and Palmers Green

Operation Fish – Helping the housebound in Southgate, Oakwood, Cockfosters and Palmers Green

By Ellie Sales I first heard of Operation Fish from a friend, he was volunteering his time once a week to take an elderly gentleman, who would otherwise be housebound, out for a walk in Broom…

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Hazelwood Recreation Ground successfully obtains funding for a new Multi-Use Games Area

Hazelwood Recreation Ground successfully obtains funding for a new Multi-Use Games Area

By Amy Sheehan  Hazelwood Recreation Ground is a hidden park in between Hedge Lane and Hazelwood Lane. On a sunny Sunday afternoon you will find many Palmers Green families watching…

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Arnos Grove's Canine Capers Dog Show returns Saturday 26th September

Arnos Grove's Canine Capers Dog Show returns Saturday 26th September

By Lesley Kitching a memeber of the Friends of Arnos Park  Do you watch ‘For the Love of Dogs’, Secret Life of Dogs’ or the ‘Dog Rescuers’? Are you the owne…

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FUFU - Chinese dining at its best in Palmers Green

FUFU - Chinese dining at its best in Palmers Green

By Ellie Sales See our full review as featured in our September issue of Palmers Green and Southgate LIFE magazine Since opening its doors in 2014, FUFU (meaning lucky) has established itsel…

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Local Fire Fighter bikes through The Gambia for better health care

Local Fire Fighter bikes through The Gambia for better health care

As featured in our September issue of Palmers Green and Southgate LIFE magazine Local Palmers Green Fire Fighter, Stavros Marangos is swapping his fire engine for a motorcycle and embark…

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The Palmers Green Festival returns Friday 6th September

The Palmers Green Festival returns Friday 6th September

The Palmers Green Festival 2015 will take place once again this year on Sunday, 6 September in the beautiful Broomfield Park located in Palmers Green N13. This annual event is testament t…

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Thinking of extending your home - what are the planning rules?

Thinking of extending your home - what are the planning rules?

By Kate Faulkner, Property Expert If you can't decided whether to move or extend it's worth remembering the following planning conditions that could make it easier to extend you home.  …

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Negotiating deposit deductions with your tenants

Negotiating deposit deductions with your tenants

Negotiating deposit deductions with your tenants By Tim Frome, at my|deposits, explains the value of maintaining a good relationship with your tenant through better negotiations. Why negotia…

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Monday's Property Market Review 13th July 2015

Monday's Property Market Review 13th July 2015

Enfield backs down on Landlord Licensing Scheme due to new changes in the law Good news for Enfield’s reputable landlords Enfield Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Housing…

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Monday's Property Market Review 29th June 2015

Monday's Property Market Review 29th June 2015

Anthony Webb reveal why now could be the perfect time to sell your property [1] The local property market is active, buoyant and experiencing record-breaking prices. [2] With this year&rsquo…

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Most tenants are perfectly happy with their landlords

Most tenants are perfectly happy with their landlords

Market research firm BDRC Continental asked 500 tenants living in the private rental sector for their views on their current tenancy and their future aspirations in terms of housing and it sho…

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Don't get caught out, make sure your deposits are protected

Don't get caught out, make sure your deposits are protected

The Deregulation Act 2015 Explained Part 1. Old Tenancy Deposits By this I mean deposits (for assured shorthold tenancies) which were taken before 7 April 2007 which is when the tenancy dep…

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Greek Leaders in Business awards 2015

Greek Leaders in Business awards 2015

On Thursday 11th June 2015 Hunters of Cockfosters hosted the prestigious Greek Leaders in Business awards 2015. The annual event recognises Greek businesses in London with awards being pr…

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House Prices In Newham, Lewisham, Enfield Rising By More Than 16% A Year

House Prices In Newham, Lewisham, Enfield Rising By More Than 16% A Year

House prices are still increasing at an alarming rate, according to new figures from the Land Registry. Annual growth in house prices across London for the year to April 2015 was 10.9%, a…

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Monday's Property Market review 8th June

Monday's Property Market review 8th June

UK home owners save average of £1,400 on stamp duty  UK home owners have saved £701 million in the six months since the introduction of the Stamp Duty Land Tax reforms last D…

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Success for Broomfield Park in Palmers Green

Success for Broomfield Park in Palmers Green

The Broomfield Community Orchard has scooped this years 'Community Tree Award', at the London Tree and Woodland Awards 2015.  The awards event at City Hall on the 27th May was organised…

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Top Tips for choosing your estate agent

Top Tips for choosing your estate agent

According to research commissioned by Rightmove there are the four key considerations people make when choosing what estate agent should sell their house. So what sets Anthony Webb apart from…

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Monday's Property Market review 1st June

Monday's Property Market review 1st June

Cameron’s landlord licensing scheme: Important clarification Written by: ROSALIND RENSHAW  Just over a week after David Cameron’s announcement of a national mandatory l…

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Cheap buy-to-let mortgage deals on the rise

Cheap buy-to-let mortgage deals on the rise

Good news for landlords: data from Moneyfacts shows that not only is the number of buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages on the rise, but the deals are becoming cheaper too. The figures show a dramatic …

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Monday’s Property Market Review 18th May 2015

Monday’s Property Market Review 18th May 2015

Landlords urged to implement new fire regulations now New regulations requiring landlords to install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their rental properties were laid before Parliament an…

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Local resident Shirley Rose raises funds for the Nepal earthquake victims

Local resident Shirley Rose raises funds for the Nepal earthquake victims

Having recently undertaken voluntary work in Nepal, local resident Shirley Rose was horrified by the news of April's catastrophic earthquake which hit the area in which she had worked. Thankfu…

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Great article by Maurice Kilbride on how to choose an estate agent

Great article by Maurice Kilbride on how to choose an estate agent

WHY THE PERCEIVED BEST ADVICE ON HOW TO CHOOSE AN ESTATE AGENT IS ALL WRONG! By Maurice Kilbride As an industry a lot of the advice given to consumer’s by “experts” do…

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Monday’s Property Market Review 11th May 2015

Monday’s Property Market Review 11th May 2015

Industry reacts as Conservatives win majority Reaction to the shock election result is starting to trickle in, as the property industry assesses the impact of the impending Conservative gover…

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Headway the national brain injury charity

Headway the national brain injury charity

As featured in our Summer 2015 Palmers Green & Southagte LIFE magazine Registered charity no: 1115801, Contact Julie at the office on 020 7625 3236 or email enquiries@headwaynorthlondo…

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In the Garden with Paul Knight

In the Garden with Paul Knight

Front Gardens As featured in our Summer 2015 Palmers Green & Southgate LIFE magazine A front garden can be a thing of beauty. Not just a drab area of concrete with bins on right in on fr…

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Pre-empting politics By Jan Thompson

Pre-empting politics By Jan Thompson

As politicians debate the future of tax relief on pension contributions, retirement savers might be wise to take advantage of current rules. by Jan Thompson Few would doubt Chancellor George…

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Monday’s Property Market Review 4th May 2015

Monday’s Property Market Review 4th May 2015

Transactions drop across England and Wales, says Land Registry The average house price in March stood at £178,007 across England and Wales – a monthly drop of 0.8%. According to …

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Enfield Southgate Election candidates 2015

Enfield Southgate Election candidates 2015

Meet your local Enfield Southgate constituency candidates. Don’t forget to vote at your local Polling Station on Thursday 7 May 2015 AS FEATURED IN OUR SUMMER 2015 edition of Palme…

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Palmers Green market rises again as MarketN13

Palmers Green market rises again as MarketN13

AS FEATURED IN OUR SUMMER 2015 edition of Palmers Green & Southgate LIFE magazine Suzanne Beard of local website Palmers Green Jewel in the North celebrates the return of the foodie …

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Broomfield Park in Palmers Green is Growing and Getting Wilder!

Broomfield Park in Palmers Green is Growing and Getting Wilder!

by David March, Friends of Broomfield Park (FoBP) AS FEATURED IN OUR SUMMER 2015 edition of Palmers Green & Southgate LIFE magazine Yes, it’s true. The Friends of Broomfield P…

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An awfully big adventure Chickenshed Theatre

An awfully big adventure Chickenshed Theatre

by Dave Carey, Director of Creative Development www.chickenshed.org.uk Southgate, Chase Side, Southgate, N14 4PE AS FEATURED IN OUR SUMMER 2015 edition of Palmers Green & Southgate LIFE …

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J.E. Pipkin on how painting has given him a way of life

J.E. Pipkin on how painting has given him a way of life

By Ellie Sales Jim Pipkin, 70 has been creating art since the age of 5, and has been a full time artist for the past 26 years. Like many young artists, he originally started out drawing and d…

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The Green Deal - Helping to benefit your pocket and your planet By Tony Ourris

The Green Deal - Helping to benefit your pocket and your planet By Tony Ourris

Over the next couple of years the government are making changes to procedures that are going to affect Landlords and homeowners. All properties need a current Energy Performance Certificate (E…

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