Chard: South Kensington Lettings October 2008

October 20th, 2008 |

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Chard website sc: 4-bed duplex with private roof terrace in South Kensington

Estate agent Chard has put up asked and achieved rent rates of their South-Kensington office (Old Brompton Road) for October 2008.

Type, asked price per week, achieved price per week
1. Studio flat £175 asked  £175achieved
2. Studio flat £325 asked £295 achieved
3. 1-bedroom flat £395 asked £370 achieved
4. 1-bedroom flat £260 asked £260 achieved
5. 2-bedroom flat £550 asked £500 achieved
6. 2-bedroom flat £595 asked £550 achieved
7. 3-bedroom flat £2300 asked £2000 achieved
21 more…

Only 6 out of 28 rents remained the same, 1 went up, and 21 were negotiated down.

See also: Chard Compares Asked & Achieved Prices

Forbes: The UK’s Most Expensive Post Codes

October 7th, 2008 |

Forbes’ annual top 10 is here:

1. SW1X Knightsbridge
2. W8 Kensington
3. W1K Mayfair (North)
4. SW1W Belgravia
5. SW3 Chelsea, Brompton
6. SW7 South Kensington
7. W11 Notting Hill
8. W1J Mayfair (South)
9. SW1E Buckingham Gate to Victoria Station
10. W1S Hanover Square and Savile Row

The ranking is based on average house prices that have been sold over the past year. See the average prices and more at Forbes.

Do you remember who topped the list last December? Click HERE to find out.