Habitat Estates

Habitat Estates, estate agency in the London market

Habitat Estates is an estate agency based on Brick Lane, in London's East End, operating in the residential and commercial market of the British capital. The firm presents itself as a team of property experts with more than 15 years of experience in the London sector, serving buyers, sellers, investors, landlords and tenants.

Its activity covers buying and selling and letting agency, property acquisition, property marketing and market advice. The company states that it assists its clients in all aspects of the London property market, both for those looking to sell or let a property and for those wishing to buy or rent.

Services for landlords and tenants

The agency details a portfolio of services aimed at landlords who wish to let or sell their home, as well as tenants looking for a property. Among the services it lists are:

• Professional and trusted market advice, with exposure of the property on multiple web portals.
• Full tenant referencing and preparation of tenancy agreements.
• Specialist services to cover the requirements needed to let a property.
• Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), legally required to let or sell, with in-house assessors who issue them promptly and cost-effectively.
• Rental management, which includes the day-to-day administration of the property with ongoing support.
• Gas safety certificates, renewed every 12 months, so that landlords keep the home in safe condition.
• Market appraisals, presented as the basis for financial decisions related to purchases, investments or corporate transactions.
• Property marketing, with attention to speed to market, detail, confidentiality and sales-oriented photography.
• Inventories, which serve as legal protection for both landlords and tenants in the event of possible disputes during or after the tenancy.
• Property maintenance, with a qualified and insured in-house team for construction, decoration and maintenance work, both large and small.
• Ongoing advice to review the performance of the property investment.

Properties in portfolio

The Habitat Estates website shows a property search with filters by status (for rent, for sale, just sold), property type (apartment, commercial, condominium, flat, house, office, villa, shop, townhouse), price range, number of bedrooms, bathrooms and garages, as well as a filter by agent. The visible portfolio includes both properties for sale and for rent in different London neighbourhoods.

Among the featured properties for sale are flats and apartments on Rodney Street (N1), Lodge Road (NW8), Carter House (E1), The Compton (NW8), The Atelier (W14) and Plimsoll Building, Kings Cross (N1C), with prices at the time of consultation ranging from £445,000 to £1,425,000. For rent there are properties on Duchess Walk (SE1), Sutherland Road (E17), Brick Lane (E1), City Road (EC1V), Dingley Road (EC1V) and Commercial Street (E1), with monthly or weekly rents ranging between £995 and £3,575.

The company also offers landlords the possibility of registering their property on the portal for marketing.

Client profile and service approach

Habitat Estates serves buyers, sellers, investors, landlords and tenants operating in London. The agency describes its approach as a personalised service, with individual attention and a vocation for establishing long-term relationships with clients. Its team presents itself as local, accessible and knowledgeable about the market, with the stated aim of facilitating and streamlining the processes of buying, selling, investing or renting.

The company also mentions its link with Iconic Property Group, which offers assistance when required.

Contact and presence

The Habitat Estates office is located at 72A Brick Lane, London E1 6RL. The agency handles enquiries by phone and email, and has a web form for interested parties to request information about selling, letting, buying or market advice.

72A Brick Lane, London E1 6RL · Phone: +020 3053 8808 · Email: info@habitatestates.co.uk