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About West Putney

Property for sale in West Putney

Located on the south bank of the River Thames, where the annual Oxford/Cambridge boat race starts, West Putney has an air of civilised gentility and a congenial village atmosphere. According to our sales manager and estate agent in West Putney, James French, the peaceful surroundings and tree-lined roads of terraced Victorian and Edwardian houses, as well as the number of good schools and green open spaces in the area make it a magnet for families.

Douglas & Gordon’s West Putney estate agency focuses on the area west of Putney High Street, where buyers are prepared to pay a premium of up to £150,000 for a house. Despite the fact that West Putney is further away from the more commercial area of East Putney, it still boasts good transport links to the City with overland trains from Putney, the Tube at Putney Bridge and buses.

What can you expect to pay for accommodation in West Putney?

Property prices in the area are as diverse as the properties themselves. One-bedroom flats start as £300,000, while large houses can sell for up to £3 million. As in other areas in London, the supply of houses falls short of demand, which is one of the reasons why estate agents in West Putney (SW15) have reported a 20% increase in the cost of terraced houses. This increase can also be attributed to City large bonuses.

Our estate agent in West Putney, James, says, “Most of the property for sale is Victorian or Edwardian – there’s very little new-build, although there are a few mansion blocks. In terms of ratio, it’s a 50/50 split between houses and flats (conversions and purpose-built maisonettes).”

Letting opportunities in West Putney

Emma Prestwich, our letting agent in West Putney says that the same theme of rising prices applies to the region’s lettings market, although Emma still succeeds in finding houses and flats for families, City professionals and couples. Like James, Emma says that rents increased by up to 20% over the course of 2006 and 2007. West Putney letting agents now have studio flats for £210 per week and large, 5-bedroom family houses for £1500 per week.

As Emma points out, “West Putney offers something for everyone. Young professionals enjoy the bars and cafes and life on the river, while families appreciate the parks, commons and good schools.” In the past, West Putney estate agents were aided by rising interest rates that enticed landlords to sell their properties. But as interest rates fall, landlords hang onto their properties instead, which is good news for any letting agent in West Putney. Falling interest rates also benefit tenants as their options increase and they can afford to pick and choose from the West Putney properties presented to them by their letting agents.

You can view our property listings on our website or contact our estate agent in West Putney for more details on the property of your choice. Likewise, our letting agent for West Putney (SW15) will furnish you with all the details on our rental properties available.

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