Wednesday 31 July 2013

NEW PROPERTY



House to let – Jenkyn Lane, Shepley


Property type: 3 bedroom + dressing room, detached

Location: Shepley
Rental: £1600 pcm
Min term: 6 months

A fabulous three bedroom detached home set in the highly sought after village of Shepley. Recently re-furbished this stunning home offers much more than any standard three bedroom accommodation. Please see full description, photos and floor plan.
Entered via private gates this high quality home offers well designed accommodation over four levels and briefly comprises; entrance hallway, lounge with bay window overlooking the front garden, large dining kitchen with additional living area and incorporating features such as electric AGA, wine cooler, dishwasher, microwave oven, tall standing fridge and freezer unit, granite working surfaces and high quality wooden flooring. The dining and sitting areas have patio doors leading out onto the rear patio and garden and an additional doorway leads to the recent extension, currently used as a study but would make an ideal snug, music room or separate dining room also. A staircase leads from the kitchen to the lower ground floor which has a luxurious WC, second hallway and large utility area/gym, again with access out to the rear garden. From the main hallway the staircase rises to the first floor landing where there is large master bedroom with stunning long distance views over the neighbouring fields and luxury en-suite with double sink and corner shower unit. The second bedroom is again of a good size and looks over the rear garden and Emley Moor mast. There is a contemporary house bathroom with additional shower cubicle and well-designed dressing room with inset rails and drawers. An additional staircase rises from the first floor to the top floor landing which is home to additional storage areas. A doorway leads from this landing to a large third bedroom which has the advantage of views to both the front and rear of this lovely home. This room could accommodate two double beds if so required (please see floor plan). This home has been tastefully restored to a higher than average standard and has all modern appliances including heating, wiring and alarm systems. The property is double glazed and has gas fired central heating. Externally the property has a large driveway with turning area at the bottom as well as double garage and well maintained gardens to the front and rear. Applegate Lettings seek a professional couple or family to take an initial six month tenancy with the potential of renewing after this period. This property is offered on an un-furnished basis.
  • Stunning detached residence
  • Set over four floors
  • 3 large bedrooms + dressing
  • Entered via private, gated driveway
  • Set in Shepley village
  • Long distance views to front and rear
  • Double garage and driveway
  • Utility/Gym to lower floor
  • Offered on an un-furnished basis
  • Bond – £2000
To enquire about this property, please contact us on 01484 682999. To view the full advert for this property please click here.

NEW PROPERTY



Property to let – Banks Crescent, Golcar

Property type: 2/3 bedroom bungalow
Location: Golcar, Huddersfield
Rental: £550 pcm
Min term: 6 months

A well-presented 2/3 bedroom dormer bungalow with gardens, garage and additional off street parking.
This lovely home is set only a stone’s throw from the village centre of Golcar and is close to local amenities, local bus routes and M62 access. The owners have recently updated various parts of the home and internal inspection is advised to appreciate the flexible living accommodation. Briefly comprising; Entrance hallway with storage cupboard, kitchen with new integrated appliances including cooker, fridge, freezer and space and plumbing for washing machine. There is a good sized dining area/second sitting room/bedroom 3 to the ground floor and additional living room to the front of the property with dining space plus house bathroom with modern three piece suite. A staircase rises to the first floor from the hallway where there are two double bedrooms. The property has double glazing, gas fired central heating and has recently undergone decoration works and new carpets in areas. Externally the property is well maintained with lawn to front and rear with low maintenance borders and good sized driveway with single garage. Offered on a part or un-furnished basis.
  • 2 or 3 double bedrooms
  • Dining room/bedroom 3
  • Lounge with dining area
  • Modern kitchen and appliances
  • Modern bathroom suite
  • Gardens to front and rear
  • Ample off street parking + garage
  • Bond – £850
To enquire about this property, please contact us on 01484 682999. To view the full advert for this property please click here,

Monday 29 July 2013

NEW PROPERTY



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.
  • Deceptively spacious home
  • Accommodation over three levels
  • Three bedrooms
  • Modern & well presented
  • High spec kitchen
  • Lower ground floor games room
  • Gardens including decked balcony
  • Off street parking for 2 cars
  • Convenient location
  • Bond £850
To enquire about this property, please contact us on 01484 682999. To view the full advert for this property please click here,

Sunday 28 July 2013

ARLA backs letting agent regulation calls


ARLA has expressed its support for calls to introduce regulation of the letting sector.
Responding to the recent Communities and Local Government Select Committee’s report on the issue, the organisation’s managing director Ian Potter said he “wholeheartedly” welcomes the recommendations made in the publication.
The committee report was compiled by a group of MPs and calls for letting firms to be subject to the same level of regulation as estate agents.
Mr Potter commented: “ARLA has long campaigned for parity with estate agents in terms of regulation, and we are delighted to see that Parliament appears to be coming round to the idea too.”
He claimed it is vital that both landlords and tenants are fully protected and understand their rights.
“We hope the government will listen to these recommendations, and introduce meaningful regulation of the sector as soon as possible,” Mr Potter added.
The ARLA leader also discussed the matter of letting agent fees, which were criticised by the committee report for often being excessively high and hidden from clients. He said the organisation has always encouraged its members to be transparent about their charges and the services associated with them.
Mr Potter claimed this approach is now supported by recent rules imposed by the Advertising Standards Authority, which stipulate that agents must include details of all compulsory fees and charges in their quoted prices. He added letting firms should use plain English in all of their transactions, including tenancy documents.
ARLA is not the only organisation to welcome the committee’s calls for regulation of the sector, as the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has also expressed its support for the findings of the report.
In an official statement, it said: “For too long the letting sector has remained unprofessional, unregulated and not transparent enough.”
RLA policy director Richard Jones claimed 90 per cent of landlords rely on letting agents to manage their properties and more needs to be done to ensure their interests are fully protected.

Article from www.rman.co.uk

Friday 26 July 2013

NOW LET



House to let – Birkby, Huddersfield

Property type: 4 bedroom
Location: Birkby
Rental: £725 pcm
Min term: 6 months

A well maintained, modern 4 bedroom family home with gardens and garage. Set on the desirable Ridge View Drive estate, early viewings are advised.
This well maintained estate is within the catchment area for schooling in Lindley and is highly desirable to families and professionals alike. Briefly comprising; entrance hallway and breakfast kitchen with dishwasher, integrated fridge and freezer, and space for washing machine. From the hallway there is a downstairs WC, storage cupboard, access to the garage, good size lounge with patio doors out to the rear garden and additional dining area. A staircase rises to the first floor where there is a large master bedroom with en-suite and built in wardrobe areas. There are two further double bedrooms and a single bed/study, along with a modern, fully tiled house bathroom. The property has the advantage of wiring for Sky in many rooms and has the option of solar powered hot water, saving the tenant on heating bills. Externally this home has a private garden to the rear which has been well maintained over the years and is relatively low maintenance. This lovely home has gas fired central heating, double glazing and has been recently decorated and cleaned throughout.
  • Spacious family home
  • Located on this desirable estate, in the catchment area for Lindley schools
  • 4 bedrooms, en-suite to bedroom 1
  • Well presented and recently decorated throughout
  • Separate kitchen, lounge and dining room
  • Garage
  • Good size gardens which are relatively low maintenance
  • DG, GFCH, optional solar powered hot water, and wiring for Sky in many rooms
  • Bond: £925
To enquire about this property, please contact us on 01484 682999. To view a full list of all our available properties please click here,

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House to let – Upperthong Lane, Holmfirth


Property type: 3 Bedroom Semi-detatched house
Location: Holmfirth
Rental: £695
Min term: 6 months

Recently modernised throughout with new kitchen, bathroom, carpets and finish, this three bedroom semi-detached property with garden, garage and stunning long distance views across the valley of Holmfirth must be viewed early to avoid disappointment.
The property is accessed via private drive with small turning area and briefly comprises; Newly fitted, modern dining kitchen, lounge with long distance views, hallway with under stairs cupboard and rear porch which was used by the previous owner as a small sun room as it also has the advantage of overlooking the garden and views. A staircase rises from the hallway to the first floor where there is a newly fitted house bathroom with high quality tiling, fittings and separate shower cubicle. There are two double bedrooms and a single bedroom to this level. Externally this high quality home has well stocked, tiered rockery leading to lawned garden, driveway for several cars and single garage. As the pictures demonstrate the property also benefits from a sought after location with views across the valley of Holmfirth. This home is also complete with gas fired central heating and double glazing.
Gardener also available for additional monthly fee.
  • 3 Bedroom semi detached
  • Recently re-furbished
  • Long distance views from all rear rooms
  • Off street parking and garage
  • Set in village of Upperthong
  • Well maintained gardens
  • Must be viewed early
  • Bond – £895
To enquire about this property, please contact us on 01484 682999. To view the full advert for this property please click here,

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House to let – Brewery Cottage, New Mill


Property type: 2 bedroom semi

Location: New Mill
Rental: £425 pcm
Min term: 6 months

Complete with two bedrooms and small outside yard this property has recently undergone a full modernisation programme and should be viewed internally to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer.
This lovely cottage briefly comprises: Entrance vestibule, dining kitchen and lounge to the first floor. A doorway leads from the lounge to the staircase rising to the first floor with feature window to the bottom. From the first floor landing there is a house bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle, single bedroom with built in wardrobe area and then large master bedroom (see floor plan for measurements). The property is set in the centre of New Mill with direct access to all major bus routes and local amenities. The property has a patio area to the rear which is ample for a small table, chairs and bench. The property is complete with gas fired central heating, double glazing and has new carpets and decoration throughout. Early inspections advised in order to avoid disappointment.
  • Large master bedroom
  • Bathroom with separate shower
  • Re-decorated throughout
  • New carpets throughout
  • Dining kitchen
  • Patio/yard area to rear
  • Double glazing & GFCH
  • Bond – £525
To enquire about this property, please contact us on 01484 682999. To view the full advert for this property please click here,

NOW LET



Now let – Abbey Drive, Shepley

Property type: 3 bed semi-detached
Location: Shepley, Huddersfield
Rental: £625 pcm
Min term: 6 months
Set in the highly regarded village of Shepley is this three bedroom home with dining room, gardens to three sides and garage. All within a stones throw of Shepley train station.
This lovely home briefly comprises; Entrance hall, lounge with double glazed window overlooking the front garden, breakfast kitchen, dining room overlooking rear garden. A staircase rises to the first floor where there are two double bedrooms, single bedroom and house bathroom. The property is modern throughout and is completed with double glazing and gas fired central heating. Externally the property occupies a fabulous corner plot with the advantages of gardens to three sides, driveway and garage.
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dining room
  • Modern throughout
  • Gardens to three sides
  • Garage
  • Double glazing
  • Gas fired central heating
  • Close to train station
  • Bond: £865
  • Available now
To enquire about this property, please contact us on 01484 682999. To view a full list of all our available properties please click here,

Thursday 25 July 2013

PROPERTY TO LET



House to let – Union Street, Lindley


Property type: 1 bedroom terrace house
Location: Huddersfield
Rental: £400 pcm
Min term: 6 months

A one bedroom cottage set in the popular village of Lindley with gas central heating, double glazing and various appliances.
This lovely home is modern throughout with neutral décor. Briefly comprising; good size lounge with gas fire, modern galley kitchen with washing machine, oven, hob, extractor and fridge/freezer and store. A staircase rises from the lounge to the first floor landing where the bedroom and bathroom are situated. The bathroom is complete with white three piece suite and shower over bath. The property is set in a quiet courtyard and has outside space to the front.
Bond: £400
(Photos are of a similar property, pictures of this property are to follow).
  • Good size double bedroom
  • Recently re-furbished
  • Modern kitchen
  • Modern bathroom
  • Off street parking
  • Set only a few minutes walk from Lindley centre
  • Close to HRI
  • Bond – £400
  • See floorplan for measurements
To enquire about this property, please contact us on 01484 682999. To view the full advert for this property please click here.

NOW LET



Now let – Mountbatten Gardens, Oakes

Property type: 2 bed bungalow
Location: Oakes, Huddersfield
Rental: £550 pcm
Min term: 6 months
A fabulous example of a true bungalow with two double bedrooms, new kitchen and bathroom, off street parking, garage and gardens with additional decking area.
This lovely home is accessed up a private driveway shared with just two neighbouring properties. Briefly comprising; entrance lobby, modern dining kitchen with double oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, large lounge with patio doors out to good size decking area leading to garden, good size master bedroom overlooking the rear garden, additional double bedroom and modern house bathroom. Externally the property has a small lawned area to the front and a good sized lawned garden to the rear with additional raised decking area. There is a driveway with room for two cars and a single garage. The property is located in a pleasant cul-de-sac position and must be viewed to be fully appreciated. This home is complete with double glazing and gas fired central heating.
  • Superbly appointed bungalow
  • 2 double bedrooms
  • Dining kitchen with appliances
  • Large lounge with patio doors out to garden
  • Good sized garden with decking and lawn
  • Off street parking for 2 vehicles
  • Single garage
  • Double glazing + gas fired central heating
  • Bond: £650
  • Available now
To enquire about this property, please contact us on 01484 682999. To view a full list of all our available properties please click here,

NOW LET



Now let – Bramble Bank, Holmfirth


Property type: 4 Bedroom Link-Detached House
Location: Holmfirth
Rental: £695
Min term: 6 months

Rarely do these highly sought after 4 bedroom properties become available on Bramble Bank.
Just a short distance from Holmfirth center these link detached (attached by garage) properties briefly comprise of; entrance porch, spacious lounge, with storage cupboard, large kitchen/dining room, and downstairs WC. Upstairs there are 3 double bedrooms one with an ensuite shower room, and one single, which would be perfect for bedroom or office. There is a  house bathroom and additional large storage cupboard upstairs. The property has garden area to the front and enclosed rear garden. The property is complete with single garage and additional off street parking space. 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 center. Double glazing and alarm are standard.
  • 3 double bedrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms in total
  • Spacious, enclosed garden
  • Large dining/kitchen
  • Modern throughout
  • Strictly no pets
  • Bond – £895
  • Available Now
To enquire about this property, please contact us on 01484 682999. To view all our available properties please click here,

Wednesday 24 July 2013

NEW PROPERTY



House to let – Waverly Terrace, Marsh


Property type: 2 bedroom terrace

Location: Marsh
Rental: £495 pcm
Min term: 6 months

A well maintained, two bedroom inner terrace property with off street parking space to rear and low maintenance gardens to front and rear.
Situated in the popular village of Marsh we offer for let furnished two bedroom home. Briefly comprising; Small entrance porch; lounge with modern settee’s, oak style coffee table and inset drawer and shelving unit, breakfast kitchen with small table, inset units to the high and low level, washing machine and fridge. A staircase leads from the kitchen to a useful keeping cellar and a doorway from the kitchen leads to the rear garden/parking area. From the kitchen and additional staircase rises to the first floor where there is a good sized double bedroom (please see floor plan) with bedroom furniture, and single bedroom which is currently home to a single bed but three quarter would fit if required. There is a modern house bathroom with large shower head style shower over bath and additional WC at the end of the landing. Complete with gas fired central heating and double glazing there is on street and off street parking and the property is ideally situated for Huddersfield town centre, M62 access and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary alike.
Bond – £595
  • Two bedrooms
  • Off street parking space
  • Additional on street parking
  • Garden front and rear
  • Modern finish
  • Available furnished
  • White goods included
  • GFCH & DG
  • Bond – £595
To enquire about this property, please contact us on 01484 682999. To view the full advert for this property please click here,

Tuesday 23 July 2013

TPO says Client Money Protection is ‘crucial’ for landlords and tenants


The Property Ombudsman has issued a rallying call to letting agent members who do not have Client Money Protection to sign up to it.
It says that, with two recent launches, CMP insurance is now available to all letting agents, whether or not they belong to a trade or professional body.TPO does not currently make CMP a mandatory term of membership. A survey last year showed that 20% of its members that are involved in residential lettings do not have the insurance.
Gerry Fitzjohn, chief operating officer of TPO, said: “We need an even playing field for lettings. All [TPO] agents are required to hold client money in a separate clients’ account, but there is no current requirement to have those funds insured against unlawful use or fraud, which is why CMP is crucial for landlords and tenants.“CMP is not a duplication of any deposit scheme or professional indemnity cover. It goes beyond that and provides landlords with the peace of mind they need to know that the rent collected by an agent is protected.“This isn’t ‘news’ to the thousands of experienced agents that have had comprehensive CMP cover with a trade body for many years, and we fully support the ongoing efforts of trade bodies such as ARLA, NALS, RICS and UKALA to improve industry best practice.“The new CMP products launched this month by PSR Insurance brokers and Hamilton Fraser Insurance Brokers mean CMP cover is now available to the whole of the market, which can only be a good thing.”It is estimated that some £23bn is paid annually in rent, of which £6-£10 billion is collected by agents on behalf of landlords.
Fitzjohn added: “We passionately believe that CMP is great for consumer protection and will ultimately result in a reduction in the number of complaints against lettings agents.“We know from surveying our own agents that the vast majority already have cover. For those that don’t, they now have an opportunity to distinguish themselves from any rogue operators by showing landlords and tenants that they have the appropriate cover in place.“My personal viewpoint would be to question why a letting agent would not support CMP. In the absence of any regulation for the UK private rental market, agents themselves need to take proactive steps to show landlords and tenants that they have taken out the necessary cover to protect rental income.“We now need the industry to unite to raise awareness of this issue so consumers understand the value of CMP, and we will be writing to each of our TPO registered offices this month to publicise our support.”

Article from www.rman.co.uk
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