Noble Estates Market Briefing – Q3 Newsletter
Recent Successes
As a boutique independent agency, we combine extensive experience with a reach unrivalled by most local agents.
This was recently demonstrated by the successful sale of two properties that had previously been marketed by a couple of local corporate agencies for five and four months respectively.
We placed the house on Lilleshall Road under offer within four weeks. The property on Mallinson Road was under offer within just one week to a cash purchaser supported by the Bank of Mum and Dad.
These results demonstrate the value of experienced advice, proactive marketing and access to our extensive network of motivated buyers.
Lilleshall Road SW4
Lillieshall Road – For Sale
Asking £2,250,000
5 Bedroom house
Mallinson Road SW11
Offers in excess of £800,000
2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Ground floor flat
Mortgage Rates
| Product | Rate | LTV | Notes |
| 2yr Fixed | 4.48% | 60% | Strong |
| 5yr Fixed | 4.52% | 75% | Stability |
| Tracker | 3.99% | 60% | Flexibility |
Bank of England Base Rate: 3.75%
These rates are provided by our in-house broker Anne-Marie. She is available to find the perfect mortgage for you. The rates are correct at the point of going to print but may vary.
Meet the Team: Francesca
Celebrating 15 Years of Service
This month, we are delighted to celebrate an important milestone: our Head of Property Management, Francesca, has now worked alongside Nick for 15 years.
Her experience, dedication and commitment to our landlords and tenants have made her an invaluable member of the team. Congratulations, Francesca, and thank you for everything you continue to contribute.
Team Day Out
Noble Estates team spent a day on the South Coast this month for a RIB trip, with dolphins and seals sighted along the way, wakeboarding, and the customary crab sandwiches.
Development and Investment
Demand for residential investment stock remains strong, spanning HMOs, shops with uppers, and development sites. If you are considering selling a site, investment property or portfolio, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss it. On many such transactions we are already retained by the purchaser, meaning no fee is payable by the vendor.
St John’s Hill
Development of 7 unit conversion with a Gross Development Value (GDV) of £4.1m. A mix of 1 and 2 bedroom newly converted apartments.
Coming to the market in Q2 2027
Wandsworth Road SW8
A mixed use development of 7 residential flats and a double commercial unit. Potential for development to the rear of the commercial units.
Sold £2.8m
We have an extensive database of well funded investors and developers. If you have an investment, land, garages or a development site please call Alex Goble — 07787 405919
Prepare Now to Avoid Delays When You Sell
In the 1990s, exchange and completion typically took around eight weeks. Despite significant advances in technology and access to data, the process now commonly takes sixteen to eighteen weeks. The system, in its current form, is not functioning as it should.
The most effective way to reduce this timeline is early preparation. Vendors should begin gathering the following at the point of instruction, or ideally before:
- Confirm your mortgage redemption figure with your lender and check for any early repayment penalties.
- If selling a flat, notify your managing agent and begin collating service charge information.
- Have a copy of your buildings insurance policy ready for your solicitor.
- Where works have been carried out on the property, gather all related documentation, guarantees, warranties and building control completion certificates etc.
- Instruct your solicitor at the same time as your agent; this typically saves one to two weeks in onboarding.
- A reputable agent will provide the relevant legal forms (TA6, TA7 and TA10) at the outset, so this information can be prepared in advance.
Nick’s Thoughts
We have yet another new leader in post. Two decisions taken since have been notable: confirmation that rent caps will not be introduced, and no immediate changes to stamp duty. Both have helped steady confidence in the market.
We anticipate a busy end to the year, with house sales continuing to outperform flat sales. Conditions remain favourable for buyers.
Our fastest transaction this year: an unmodernised house in Tooting, viewed and completed within five days to a cash buyer.
Call us on 020 7228 9265 for a valuation.