Introducing your local estate agents

30

YEARS WORKING OUT OF THE SAME OFFICE IN MARYLEBONE, LONDON.

60

60 YEARS COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE OF SELLING PROPERTIES IN LONDON

50

YEARS COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE OF LETTING PROPERTIES IN LONDON

As an Independent local estate agent in central London, we are not led by individual targets set by a faceless head office; we are driven by our own ambition and good name. We pride ourselves on our personal service, always acting in the best interests of our clients with integrity and professionalism. Our business thrives not only on word of mouth, but trust, and that trust has been rewarded by our clients' loyalty in returning to us over and over again in the past 30 years.

We're in the enviable position of having a dedicated team, who have been with us for many years and have a wealth of experience in property sales and lettings. And we believe it's this experience and intimate neighbourhood knowledge that sets York Estates apart from other estate agents in Central London.

We are also members of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) and the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).

As an Independent local estate agent in central London, we are not led by individual targets set by a faceless head office; we are driven by our own ambition and good name. We pride ourselves on our personal service, always acting in the best interests of our clients with integrity and professionalism. Our business thrives not only on word of mouth, but trust, and that trust has been rewarded by our clients' loyalty in returning to us over and over again in the past 30 years.

Call us 020 7724 0335

The York Estates Service

  • Sales

    Beginning with an in-depth appraisal of your property, be that a flat, house or apartment, we are able to provide a pricing recommendation based on first-hand knowledge of similar property transactions and current buying trends. Once instructed we'll initiate the process of identifying potential buyers and can offer practical advice on all aspects of selling and marketing your property.

  • Letting

    We are very aware of the importance of finding the right tenant for our clients' rental properties and are therefore most discerning when introducing applicants to our landlords, and do all we can to ensure a trouble free letting. We personally apply for three (personal and professional) references rather than use a 3rd party to ensure the applicant’s suitability.

  • Marketing

    Your property will appear on all major estate agency portals to ensure maximum worldwide sales or letting exposure is achieved. All photography and floor plans are professionally handled by us, and we will also advise on advertising within local and national media, as well as checking your property against our extensive database of high quality residential and investment buyers and tenants. Our years of experience have enabled astute selection in qualifying applicants to ensure that they really are ready and able to buy or rent your property.

  • Buying

    If you're buying a house, flat or apartment in Central London why not register with us? Popping in for a chat to discuss your plans, priorities and budget will give you a true taste of our local real estate expertise.

  • Tenants

    We welcome tenants both from the UK and the rest of the world. They include private individuals, as well as corporate accounts, foreign expats and visiting academics.

  • Property Management

    If you are not able to be ever present, or do not wish to manage your property, then it is imperative that you employ a reliable firm to do this on your behalf. We have a dedicated team led by Amanda Molyneux. Her little black book is filled with the area’s best plumbers, electricians, decorators and repair services, which means we always call on the best, locally sourced skilled labour at sensible prices. Our expert advice on how clients can expect to achieve maximum rental yield on their properties is an invaluable inclusion to our trusted management service.

  • Local expertise

    Because we’ve always been in the area, we know the local neighbourhood inside out from Marylebone and Edgware Road to Baker Street and across Central London. We’ll happily share our knowledge with you regarding the best restaurants, schools, quality tradesmen – all those little nuggets of wisdom that help when you are either buying, selling or letting property in the London.

  • Tenants Fees

    Please see below

  • Landlord Fees

    Please see below

 
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Happy Customers

York estate is a trusted agent we know we can rely on, there are so many dishonest ones out there but York Estate is a reputable trusted one with a very good knowledge of the local market

Annelise Pesa

Very many thanks to York Estates for all advice, help nad patience with the sale of two properties recently in the Marylebone area. I chose York Estates because they are a local Estate Agent and have an intimate knowledge of the area. THey achieved excellent sales prices within a very short time. They were friendly, professional, courteous and helpful at all times and I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

Gillian Walker

Many thanks for all your help in the sale of our flat. We were delighted with your efforts on our behalf; a small but dedicated team of professionals. We were very pleased with the your service and would recommend you very highly to any local people. We intend to give your info to the Residents Association of Hyde Park and Oxford & Cambridge Mansions. I should be pleased if you could pass all our thanks to the other members of your team at York Estates.

Harry & Kathy Lindsay

I have worked with George and Tony for probably 20 years now and have nothing but praise for their professionalism and personalities. They have let several properties for me over the years.

Robert D

Julia is very good at sourcing for the right type of flat for her customers. She got us a flat even before it was listed. I was very impressed with the quality of the service that I received. I was kept informed of the status of our transaction frequently. York Estate ensured that we had closure on our purchase as soon as was possible by pushing the solicitors on both sides. Great job.

Mr Adegbite

As a buyer, Julia and her colleagues at York Estates were fantastic to deal with. We started with a broad search and their knowledge of the area was the best we saw. As we moved into the offer process, communication was very clear and straightforward. And as we moved towards exchange and completion they were highly efficient at moving the process along. A pleasure all round.

Nick Studer

We recently used York Estates to buy our new home and then to sell our existing house. We would thoroughly recommend them. They combined professionalism with a personal touch, and have an excellent knowledge of the local area and market which was invaluable. They were extremely helpful and flexible whether we wanted to arrange a viewing, negotiate the price or just get some friendly reassurance that it would all come together in the end. We are really pleased with our new home and they played a big part in making it happen.

Sarah and Aidan Stevens

From the beginning stages of selling our flat, Julia Lilley and the team at York Estates were helpful, efficient, courteous and responsive. Julia helped us to navigate the flat-selling process every step of the way, and was a fantastic liaison among the lawyers, buyers and us. Her knowledge of the Marylebone real estate market generally, and Clarewood Court specifically, means she is an invaluable resource to anyone wishing to buy or sell property in the area. We would recommend York Estates without hesitation.

Deirdre Pappalardo

It is not often you come across service far in excess of expectation and, without doubt, beyond the call of duty. However, the service I have received from Julia Lilley of York Estates is one such clear and shining example of greatly exceeding customer expectations. I have been seeking to purchase a flat in West London for over 6 months and more than often been met with over promising and under delivering estate agents. Having settled on a flat which met my specification, I started on the long and, on occasions, tortuous path to agree and complete a deal. The situation was made more complex by the fact that the vendor lived in Australia and there were degrees of difficulty in dealing with all the other parties. However, Julia remained absolutely resolute in her determination to drive the process forward and exceptional in her ability to do so in a positive and engaging manner. Her consistent and constructive approach was exceptional and irrespective of the time of day or night. Not only did she chase both sets of solicitors, but she remained in constant touch with the vendor and always sought every way in which to keep the deal on track. Despite the challenges she remained positive enthusiastic throughout. She has been truly exceptional. Without her determination and ability I am sure this deal would never have reached the point of completion.

Iain MacRitchie

Deposit received, with thanks! It has been a pleasure dealing with you, even if we have never met in person. If we ever decide to come back to Marylebone, we will come to see your Agency first!

Anon

Meet The Team

  • Julia

    Founding partner Julia has not only worked in the area for the past 30 years, she has also spent much of that time living close to the Marylebone office. She actively works in residential property sales as well as having years of lettings experience, and personally oversees all sales transactions. Julia loves the area around Marylebone, especially the eclectic mix of independent shops in York Street and in particular the beautiful perfumery.

  • David

    David has worked in the Marylebone property market for over 20 years. He has built up a list of loyal clients who rely on his knowledge and advice time and time again. When David is not selling homes in the area he can usually be found on the squash court at Seymour Leisure Centre on Seymour Place.

  • George

    George has been letting property in Central London for over 30 years, managing the Lettings Department for the past 27 of those. With an impressive knowledge of lettings law, George is adept at advising on all aspects of Landlords’ obligations. His appreciation of the superb range of eateries in Portman Village is boundless.

  • Toni

    With over 25 years at York Estates, Toni is as tenacious and dedicated to her work as she was since she first joined. Her professionalism and attentiveness makes her very popular with our clients. Toni loves the area around Marylebone, Edgware Road and Baker Street and, when the job allows, pays frequent visits to the fresh market produce on offer at Church Street market and the unique fare at Alfies Antique Market.

  • Amanda

    Amanda is our property management guru and has been part of the team for over 20 years. Every day is spent ensuring that both our clients and tenants are happy, dealing with the few problems that may arise in our managed properties – she has a keen eye and can oversee and advise on decoration, home improvements etc. Amanda is an avid gardener and is a frequent visitor to our local florist Titania Gardens on Crawford Street.

  • Abigail

    The youngest member of our team, Abigail is in charge of our online property sales and lettings marketing by updating and maintaining our website, as well as looking after our social media accounts. She is the backbone of the company and ensures the office is running efficiently. She has great organisational skills and keeps our systems up to date and, being multi lingual, enjoys conversing with the variety of clients we work with. Abigail loves working between Hyde Park and Regents Park, as she is a keen dog lover and so appreciates the green open spaces in the middle of central London.

 

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Landlord Fees

Landlord Fees

Our letting service is charged at 12% (10% plus VAT) of the gross annual rent for the duration of the tenancy and includes the following services:

  • Appraising the rent, advertising and marketing of your property on the relevant portals and circulating details to Relocation Agents on a regular basis
  • Provide guidance on compliance with regulations
  • Accompanied viewings
  • Agreeing terms on your behalf with a prospective tenant and obtaining a non-refundable deposit equivalent to two weeks rent
  • Applying for references
  • Preparing the Tenancy Agreement on your behalf subject to any agreed amendments
  • Holding the Tenant’s deposit in a nominated clients account and registering the deposit with our scheme provider The Dispute Service and providing the Tenant with a certificate confirming that the deposit has been protected
  • Collecting the rent and remitting payment to your UK account. In the case of non-resident Landlords, an approval certificate will be required from F.I.C.O otherwise we are duty bound to deduct basic rate tax at 20% from all rents received and remit this to HMRC on your behalf
  • Administer and negotiate all subsequent tenancy renewals on your behalf

Letting and Management Service

 Our letting and management service is charged at 18% (15% plus VAT) of the annual rent for the duration of the tenancy and includes the following services in addition to those provided under the letting service:

  •  Arrange for any necessary repairs to be carried out during the tenancy and discharge payment to third party contractors on your behalf. We retain a working fund to deal with this
  • Arranging an inventory checkout report and professional cleaning at the end of the tenancy
  • Submit any unresolved disputes to The Dispute Service for adjudication
  • Provide a statement of income and expenses at the end of each tax year upon request
  • The inventory compilation and the subsequent check in fee is the Landlord’s responsibility
  • Arrange gas safety records, electrical safety checks and smoke & carbon monoxide alarms where required
  • Hold keys throughout the Tenancy

Additional fees:

  •  Tenancy deposit scheme: Registration of Tenant’s deposit with our scheme provider £30 including VAT
  • You will be required to provide an inventory and have the tenants checked in. The inventory company charge is dependent on the size and contents of the property. The inventory compilation and the subsequent check in fee is the Landlord’s responsibility. The costs will vary according to the provider and the size of the property and are typically between £130 (Inc VAT) and £200 (Inc VAT) for the compilation and between £160 (Inc VAT) and £220 (Inc VAT) for the check in. York Estates do not make any additional charges for arranging this service
  • If we are required to submit quarterly returns to HMRC under the non-resident landlords scheme: £100 plus VAT per quarter
  • Sale of property to tenant: 2% plus VAT of the purchase price agreed
  • The Tenancy Agreement on your behalf subject to any agreed amendments
  • Holding the Tenant’s deposit in a nominated clients account and registering the deposit with our scheme provider The Dispute Service and providing the Tenant with a certificate confirming that the deposit has been protected
  • Collecting the rent and remitting payment to your UK account. In the case of non-resident Landlords, an approval certificate will be required from F.I.C.O otherwise we are duty bound to deduct basic rate tax at 20% from all rents received and remit this to HMRC on your behalf
  • Administer and negotiate

Tenants Fees

Once a suitable property has been found for you and an offer has been accepted, a non-refundable deposit is required to be paid, usually in the sum of two weeks rent.  From this deposit we will deduct fees as set out below:

  • Tenancy agreement fee – £210 (Inc VAT) per property:
    Negotiating the contract (amending and agreeing terms) preparing the tenancy agreement
  • Referencing and passport checking fee - £210 (Inc VAT) per property:
    Obtaining references (finanacial checks, obtaining references from employers/landlords plus any other information to assess affordability) checking identity, immigration and visa documents

This is charged on a one off basis and so there are no further admin charges payable if the Tenancy is subsequently extended or renewed.

In the event of a change of occupier during the Tenancy, this will entail drawing up a new Tenancy Agreement and applying for references, so the above fees (£420 Inc VAT) will be payable in full by the new Tenant.

If you are forced to break the Tenancy early due to unforeseen circumstances and your Landlord instructs us to re-market the property, you will remain responsible for the payment of rent and the terms of the Tenancy up until such time that we find an acceptable replacement Tenant. Please also note that you will need to cover the Landlord’s costs and fees in respect of the creation of the original contract which are calculated on a pro rota basis covering the unexpired remainder of the Tenancy.

 The vast majority of our deposits are usually equivalent to six weeks rent and are held by us as stakeholders and protected in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme via our scheme provider who is The Dispute Service. At the end of the Tenancy, you will be charged for professional cleaning and there will also be inventory fees payable

Inventory checkout fees

  • Costs will vary according to the size of the property and typically ranges between £160 (Inc VAT) and £220 (Inc VAT) and are charged by the inventory company

End of tenancy professional cleaning

  • Costs will vary according to the size and condition of the property and typically ranges between £240 (Inc VAT) and £480 (Inc VAT) and are charged by the cleaning company

York Estates

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81-82 Crawford Street
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