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The New London Property Guide: The Only Guide You Need to Buying and Selling,Renting and Letting Homes in London (Mitchell Beazley Reference)Snagging.org In association with Amazon.co.ukOnline Shop | Property Guides | Kitchen & Home | Garden Tools | Power Tools | Consumer Electronics Get the Snagging Checklist Here! The New London Property Guide: The Only Guide You Need to Buying and Selling,Renting and Letting Homes in London (Mitchell Beazley Reference) from: Mitchell Beazley  Dewey Decimal Number: 643 EAN: 9781845330729 Edition: Rev Ed ISBN: 1845330722 Label: Mitchell Beazley Manufacturer: Mitchell Beazley Number Of Pages: 672 Publication Date: March 17, 2005 Publisher: Mitchell Beazley Studio: Mitchell Beazley Related Items:
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 Rating: - No new edition planned ...... according to the publisher, Mitchell Beazley, they no longer publish this book, so the next best thing is to buy a used copy of the last edition (05/06). Rating:  - Good, but not fully comprehensive, and a little bit out of dateAs a first time buyer on a limited budget, I found this very useful in deciding which areas of London were worth considering. For each of the areas covered there is a lot of information on prices, roads, new developments, what sort of buyers it attracts etc. There really is no guide like it. However, as previous reviews have stated, quite a number of areas in London are omitted, which is unfortunate because I think rising prices are pushing buyers to consider areas they wouldn't have done previously. Therefore I think that this should be rectified should a new edition be published. Which takes me to my next point - its now two years since this was published - could the publishers enlighten us as to when a new edition might be published? Rating:  - Excellent resource, especially for narrowing your searchThis book is an excellent resource for any home buyers who either have no pre-conception of where they wish to live, or are searching for their prospective new home by criteria (be that budget / parks / schools / transport etc). The book is organised by areas, and includes a summary of the larger area (e.g. Merton), and then a few paragraphs focusing on the more specific towns within that area (e.g. Wimbledon, Wimbledon Village, Raynes Park etc). The general overview provides a good introduction, whilst the town view includes examples of desirable roads and actual house sales which have taken place in these roads recently. At the end of each area there is an overview of prices for renting and buying, arranged by home size. As somebody that has lived in a number of areas North and South of the river, but did not grow up in London, this guidebook was valuable in widening my horizons as to which areas might suit my lifestyle and my budget, without the need to visit all of the areas. Buyers should note that whilst fairly comprehensive in zones 1 and 2, the outer zones coverage becomes somewhat hit and miss. So whilst some outer areas are covered it is by no means comprehensive - e.g. in SW London, Teddington and Twickenham are covered, as are Merton, but not the areas in between. Not necessarily a criticism as the volume is already quite weighty, but something to consider if your search concentrates on the outer zones or beyond. Overall, a good book aimed at a certain type of buyer. If you live in an area and are only going to move within that area, then this book will not be for you as the level of detail will not add anything to your existing knowledge. However, if you are not constrained by needing to be in a certain area, then this book is ideal starting point to identify areas for more detailed research yourself. Rating:  - Well written but sadly incompleteThe problem with this otherwise well-written book is that it really only covers part of London. Of the 32 London boroughs, 7 are missed out altogether and others are only partially covered. With just one or two exceptions, only areas with an inner London postcode are included. So areas in outer London such as Kingston-upon-Thames and Sutton in the south; Ruislip in the west; and Barnet in the north are in effect deemed not to exist. This is a pity as the outer London boroughs are now starting to enjoy a real renaissance, after being overlooked for too long. Any really useful guide would provide a full and complete picture, and I really hope the next edition will do just that - then it would have my wholehearted endorsement. In the meantime, buyers not familiar with London should bear in mind that the town does not suddenly end where this guide leaves off. I'd srongly recommend that such buyers investigate the outer area - it's often possible to find an architectually identical property for virtually half the price just by looking three or four miles further out (to a total distance of, say, ten or eleven miles from the West End). Local restaurants and coffee bars will often be branches of exactly the same chains as found in the inner areas (eg Pizza Express, Cafe Nero). And, last but not least, schools are much better that bit further out, and crime is lower. Rating: - Amazing bookWhat can I say? This is an amazing book. I would pay much more for it than its' price. All major areas of London are covered there. And you can find description of each street and even building! It is written in style, which would help you to safe your money. Book is amazingly fresh in both - descriptions and prices. There are also some useful topics covered about leaseholds, freeholds, property types, agencies, first time buying, buying to let, etc. This book would be of great help to both - those who want to buy and those who want to rent as well.  Try searching the Internet for "The New London Property Guide: The Only Guide You Need to Buying and Selling,Renting and Letting Homes in London (Mitchell Beazley Reference)" or Ebay for "The New London Property Guide: The Only Guide You Need to Buying and Selling,Renting and Letting Homes in London (Mitchell Beazley Reference)". You might also be interested in the following great products:
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