June 2012 Round Up

June 2012 Round Up

Another eventful month here at Applegate Lettings and a significant one at that – the month of June was our last before reaching our second birthday. On 1^st July 2010, Applegate Lettings was born and we’re so proud of how much we have achieved in just two short years. A lot of hard work has gone into making Applegate Lettings the company it is today and it’s certainly a company that we’re incredibly proud of. Our team, our work ethic and our levels of customer service are all key to how we are where we are today. If we continue along this path, who knows where Applegate will be in another years’ time!

Nearing birthdays aside, June 2012 was also a month which included a lot of training for the Applegate Lettings team. On 13^th June, Managing Director Amy Wray attended an ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents) training seminar in York and on 18^th June Amy Wray and Senior Co-ordinator Laura Everitt headed down to London to attend a two day course with ARMA (the Association of Residential Managing Agents) at the Trafalgar Events Conference Centre. Applegate Lettings are dealing with an ever increasing amount of ‘Block Management’ projects and the Applegate team members found the course to provide a wealth of information about this area of the lettings business. It was also very helpful meeting with likeminded agents from across the UK who are keen to ensure that they are managing their residential blocks in the best possible way. There is a lot more to block management than many agents often understand, agents have a duty of care to ensure that they are acting in a professional and legal manner at all times and this course really reinforced and developed the knowledge we already had on this sector here at Applegate Lettings.

As for the statistics this month, two properties listed with Applegate were let in less than 7 days and 100% of new properties came from existing landlords recommending us. This is the highest referral rate we have ever had and it has been much cause for celebration at Applegate Lettings. Amy Wray said, 

“It means the world to me and all the team at Applegate to know that our existing landlords are recommending our services, it makes all of our hard work really worthwhile.”

Over the past few months, Applegate Lettings have taken the time to speak to our landlords and ask them what they appreciated the most from their letting agent. One answer appeared over and over again – just being kept in the loop. We discovered the vast majority of landlords were happy if they were simply kept updated, as well as being keen to understand how recent legislation was changing and how this affected them and their investment. It is because of this feedback that we have now decided to issue a magazine with various updates to all of our landlords, tenants and other interested parties. Newsletters with information for our landlords are also being looked at as something Applegate would like to provide to our landlords. We have been working closely with The Individual Agency, based in Leeds, to ensure the magazine delivers on its content and visual appearance, we are hopeful that the first issue will be published soon.

Two years old on 1^st July 2012, let’s see what we can do before our next birthday!

NOW LET

NOW LET

Property type: 2 Bed Cottage
Location: Holmfirth
Rental: £499pcm
Min term: 6 months

A luxurious two bedroom cottage set over three levels in the popular village of Holmfirth with on-street parking.

This super cottage is completed to a high standard throughout and offers well proportioned accommodation over three levels. Briefly comprising; entrance lobby, lounge/living area, a staircase then leads down to contemporary breakfast kitchen with various integrated appliances complete with modern units to the high and low level.  An additional staircase rises from the lounge to the first floor where there are two good sized double bedrooms and a luxury house bathroom with shower over bath.

This property would suit either professionals or young family.  The property is completed with double glazing and gas fire central heating.

• High quality finsih throughout
• 2 double bedrooms
• Luxury bathroom
• Modern kitchen
• Set over 3 floors
• On-street parking

Now reduced

**NOW REDUCED FROM £450 PCM TO £400 PCM**

A two bedroom cottage with extensions to the front and rear making the accommodation more spacious than it first appears. The property has a courtyard garden and on street parking.

This lovely home is modern throughout and has gas fired central heating and double glazing. Briefly comprising; Entrance lobby,  good size lounge with stairs down to small storage cellar and breakfast kitchen with plumbing for washing machine. A staircase rises from the entrance lobby to the first floor which is home to a larger than normal shower room and two double bedrooms (please see floorplan for measurements). The larger of the two bedrooms has the advantage of fitted wardrobes. Priced accordingly for a quick let. The landlord will consider short or long term lets.

1 bed in Mount

House to let – 8 Oxleys Square, Mount

Property type: 1/2 bedroom house
Location: Mount, Huddersfield
Rental: £425 pcm
Min term: 6 months

1-2 Bedroom home set over 4 levels including boarded attic room, with gardens, off street parking, double glazing and a super location close to the village of Lindley and close to M62 Motorway access.

This tidy home has flexible living accommodation set over four levels (please see floor plan). Briefly comprising; Entrance lobby and lounge with raised dining area. A staircase leads down to the basement which has been converted into a dining kitchen, complete with cooker, fridge freezer and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. From the lobby area a staircase rises to the first floor where there is a good sized bathroom with corner bath and shower over, double bedroom and additional room off the main bedroom which could be used as a dressing room or young childs bedroom. There is access to the loft space via ladder which is fully boarded, carpeted and has window, power, lighting and storage. Externally the property has two off street parking spaces, well maintained lawned garden and various storage sheds/outhouses.

• Master bedroom with dressing/childs bedroom
• Additional fully boarded attic room
• Flexible accommodation arranged over 4 levels
• Double glazing & GFCH
• Bathroom with shower
• Parking for two vehicles
• Side lawned garden
• Unfurnished
• Bond: £525

For further information about this property please click here. 

3 bed in Huddersfield

House to let – Woodside Road, Beaumont Park

Property type: 3 bedroom terrace
Location: Beaumont Park, Huddersfield
Rental: £650 pcm
Min term: 6 months

A very deceptive three bedroom home, set over three levels with games room, decked balcony, additional garden areas and off street parking for two cars.

This modern, well presented home is situated in the popular area of Beaumont Park and not far from Huddersfield town centre. Briefly comprising; entrance lobby, lounge with large double glazed window allowing plenty of natural light into the room, high specification dining kitchen with granite working surfaces, oven, hob, extractor and dishwasher. The kitchen has a dining area which can be extended out onto the good size external decked balcony via the patio doors. A staircase leads down from the kitchen to the lower ground floor level which is a flexible living space and is currently used as a games room/second living area but could also be used as a fourth bedroom or teenage den. There is a W.C., utility room, store and access to the rear garden from this level. From the entrance lobby on the ground floor a staircase rises to the first floor where there are two double bedrooms, one single bedroom and a modern house bathroom with shower over bath. Externally the landlords have created a driveway to the front with space for two cars. The rear garden has been landscaped and has a useful decked area, lower patio area and low maintenance artificial lawn with flower borders surrounding.

• Well presented home
• Flexible accommodation arranged over 3 levels
• 3 bedrooms (2 doubles)
• High specification kitchen with doors out to balcony
• Bathroom with shower
• Parking for two vehicles
• Good sized rear garden with lawn and patio
• Unfurnished
• Bond: £850

For further details about this property, please click here. 

London Calling

Amy Wray and Laura Joy Everitt from the Applegate team are heading down to London for a two day course with ARMA (the Association of Residential Managing Agents) at the Trafalgar Events Conference Centre today.

Here at Applegate Lettings we're always hungry to learn new things and we hope that this course will build and reinforce our knowledge in this area of our business. As you can imagine, we're very excited about it! 

2 bed in Marsh

House to let – Marsh, Huddersfield

Property type: 2 bedroom house
Location: Marsh, Huddersfield
Rental: £400 pcm
Min term: 6 months

This two bedroom terrace property must be viewed internally to appreciate.

Set in the heart of the popular village of Marsh this home briefly comprises; lounge, kitchen and stairs down to cellar. A staircase rises to the first floor where there is a single bedroom complete with its own private W.C. room, there is a further double bedroom and house bathroom with shower over bath.  The property is also complete with gas central heating. There is on street parking directly outside the property. The property is ideally situated close to main bus routes into Huddersfield town centre and close to the M62 Motorway links.

• Terrace property
• 1 double bedroom, 1 single bedroom
• Bathroom with shower
• Popular location close to town centre
• Gas central heating
• Bond: £500

For further information about this property please click here. 

2 bed in Shelley

House to let – Dam Hill, Shelley

Property type: 2 Bedroom Terrace Cottage
Location: Shelley, Huddersfield
Rental: £525 PCM
Min term: 6 months

Complete with stunning views across the valley this two bedroom cottage set over three floors must be viewed early to avoid disappointment.

Set over three levels the property is accessed via the ground floor from Dam Hill. Briefly comprising; good size lounge with wooden flooring and stove effect gas fire, this room is just one of many that has long distance views to the rear. A staircase rises from the lounge to the first floor where there is a single bedroom with storage cupboard over stairs, double bedroom, house bathroom with shower over bath and fitted wardrobe on the landing offering ample storage. From the lounge a staircase also leads down to the lower ground floor where the dining kitchen is situated complete with oven, hob, extractor, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine (available on request). A set of patio doors lead out to the south facing rear garden which has a patio and lawned area, storage shed and fabulous views.

• Delightful cottage
• 1 double bedroom, 1 single bedroom
• Kitchen with appliances
• Lounge with stove
• Bath with shower over
• South facing garden with lawn and patio
• Valley views
• Unfurnished
• Available now
• Bond: £625

For further information about this property, please click here. 

NOW LET

NOW LET

Land off Ramsden Mill Lane, Linthwaite - approx. 4 acres 

Training Day!

Applegate Lettings' MD Amy Wray is spending the day in York today at an ARLA training seminar - this is part of her continued development as a qualified letting agent. Amy and other members of the team take part in various courses and seminars throughout the year to ensure that the Applegate Lettings team are fully up to date with legislation and forthcoming events which may effect our landlords!

2 bed in Holmfirth

House to let – Midgley Cottage, Upperthong

Property type: 2 bed Semi-detached cottage
Location: Upperthong, Holmfirth
Rental: £550 pcm
Min term: 6 months

A beautiful 2 bedroom cottage full of character set in the popular village location of Upperthong, Holmfirth.

This lovely home is located in the centre of Upperthong village and is complete with off street parking, double glazing and gas central heating. The property briefly comprises; entrance vestibule, dining kitchen with fitted units, cooker, fridge and under stairs storage cupboard. There is a good size lounge with long distance views which is complete with feature stone fireplace and gas fire. A staircase rises from the kitchen to the first floor landing where there Is a house bathroom with three piece suite and two good size double bedrooms. This lovely cottage is full of character with stunning beams on display in most rooms and must be viewed to appreciate the spacious accommodation on offer.

Views to the rear, overlooking the holme valley.

• Beautiful cottage
• 2 large double bedrooms
• Original beams still visable
• Highly desirable, quiet area
• Parking
• Bond: 1 months rent + £100

For further information about this property please click here. 

LARGE REDUCTION

**SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED FROM £460 TO £395 PCM**

A two bedroom ground floor apartment, with off street parking, patio garden area and modern appliances throughout.

This stylish apartment has the advantage of off-street parking and rear garden with patio area. The property is complete with wood effect flooring, modern kitchen with integrated applicances, electric heating and double glazing throught.

Briefly comprising, entrance hallway, good size living/dining kitchen area with double glazed UPVC patio doors leading out to garden and patio area.

There are two double bedrooms, both with wardrobes. House bathroom complete with white three piece suite with shower over bath. Utility room which includes plumbing and washing machine and additional storage space.

Located not far from the popular village of Lindley, M62 motorway access and Huddersfield town centre and on all main bus routes, this property would be suitable for professionals or young family alike.

NOW LET

NOW LET - 3 bedroom cottage - Wickens Lane, Upperthong

May 2012 Round Up

It’s been a busy month here at Applegate Lettings, with changes a plenty both in and out of the Applegate office. We’re pleased to announce that we welcomed a new staff member, Laura Joy Everitt [Lettings Administrator], to the team at the start of the month and she’s really settled into the Applegate team well, we can’t imagine the office without her! We also started working with a company called Purple Berry Media who have taken over our social media and are managing our online presence. Rebecca Sutcliffe (Creative Director at Purple Berry Media) has been into the office a few times over the last few weeks and took some photos of our team on her last visit, our first official team photoshoot! As a result of the work we’re doing with Purple Berry Media, our social networking has been pushed up a notch, we now have a blog as well as Facebook and Twitter pages so keep a look out for all our latest updates, you never know when something may come up that may be of some interest to you.

As well as successfully expanding the Applegate family this month, we’re proud to confirm that 60% of new properties that were placed on the market by Applegate Lettings in May 2012 were let within 7 days of listing. With more properties coming onto the market all the time we hope to maintain this level of success and aim to increase it each month. A note of thanks must also be sent out to all of the landlords of current properties that we manage as 78% of new business in May 2012 came from existing landlords recommending our services to others. We think this is an excellent indication of  the kind of service we provide here at Applegate Lettings and if our current clients are happy enough to recommend us with this level of new business coming our way as a result, we must be doing something right!

 Lynne, Amy and Laura

Managing Director of Applegate Lettings Amy Wray with

Creative Director of Purple Berry Media Rebecca Sutcliffe

3 bed in Holmfirth

House to let – Bramble Bank, Holmfirth

Property type: 3 Bedroom Terrace House
Location: Holmfirth
Rental: £595
Min term: 6 months

Rarely do these highly sought after 3 bedroom properties become available on Bramble Bank.
Just a short distance from Holmfirth centre these terraced properties briefly comprise of; entrance hall, utility room and large integral garage. Stairs lead up to the first floor where there is a good sized fitted kitchen/dining room, and lounge.
Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms (2 doubles), one with an en-suite shower room, and house bathroom. There is also an additional storage cupboard on the first floor landing.
The property has a driveway giving access to the garage to the front, and an enclosed rear garden. The property has recently been decorated throughout and offers clean and tidy, modern accommodation for any family wishing to live only minutes away from Holmfirth centre. Double glazing, gas central heating and alarm are standard.

• 3 Bedrooms, 1 en-suite
• Good sized accommodation
• Gardens, garage & driveway
• GFCH, DG & alarm
• Modern Throughout
• Unfurnished
• Available 9th June 2012
• Bond: 1 months rent

For further details about this property please click here.

3 bed in Holmfirth

House to let – Perseverance Place, Holmfirth

Property type: 3 bed house
Location: Holmfirth
Rental: £650pcm
Min term: 6 months

Rarely do these highly sought after 3 bedroom properties become available on Perseverance Place. With large garage and gardens they make the ideal family home.

Set in an ideal location only a short walk from the centre of Holmfirth but with rural walks and footpaths nearby.  Briefly comprising; Entrance hallway, utility room, large integral garage, good size dining kitchen with patio doors out to the rear garden and lounge. A second staircase rises to the top floor accommodation where there is a single bedroom, two doubles, one with en-suite, house bathroom and storage cupboard. The property has PVCu double glazing, alarm and gas fired central heating. There is a good sized, lawned garden to the rear and further garden area, along with driveway to the front. (Please note, the photographs are not of this actual property, but of the same house type.)

Internal viewing advised

• 3 bedrooms
• Good size gardens
• Large garage
• En-suite shower room
• Parking
• GFCH, Double glazing, Alarm
• Available 1st July 2012
• Bond: 1 months rent

For further details about this property please click here.