In this month’s guest blog, the team at Marsh & Parsons Tooting highlight how the current Stamp Duty holiday is exciting news for anyone hoping to make a property purchase under £500,000 before March 2021.

For those looking to buy a home, Tooting is a brilliant place to look. As well as generally getting more space for their money – there are plenty of spacious one and two double bedroom properties for under £500,000 in the area – buyers in Tooting enjoy excellent transport links, a lively hospitality scene and an active, close-knit community.

John-Paul Burrough, Associate Director and Sales Manager at Marsh & Parsons Tooting, says, “The Stamp Duty holiday is a fantastic opportunity for all. Those who didn’t think that they could afford to buy in the area based on their search criteria, are now able to, and applicants who were registered for properties costing up to £500,000 have more choice. The opportunity not to pay Stamp Duty has opened up an entirely new price bracket for all buyers, particularly for those who perhaps have had help from their parents.

“I’ve also recently seen a rise in buyers prioritising outside space as a number one requirement. Those looking to sell a property with a garden or outside space during the Stamp Duty holiday are likely to enjoy even healthier levels of interest.”

If you’re a first-time buyer encouraged to make the leap, an investor looking for a new property or a buyer after a pied-a-terre, read on for the best properties on our books – all for £500,000 or less.
 

£385k: Tooting High Street

This spacious two double bedroom flat, with an open-plan kitchen/living area and plenty of natural light, would be ideal for first-time buyers or those looking to invest. It’s moments away from all the local amenities and transport links of Tooting Broadway, as well as the area’s popular bars and restaurants.

£389,950: Grenfell Road

This beautifully finished flat has an open-plan kitchen/living area, two spacious double bedrooms and access to communal gardens. Grenfell Road is a quiet residential road located moments from the local amenities of London Road, and walking distance from Tooting Broadway.

£415k: Tooting High Street

This beautifully presented two double bedroom flat has a stunning open-plan kitchen/living area and a spacious family bathroom. It’s located moments from Tooting Broadway and is chain-free.

£425k: Tooting High Street

This superb flat in a popular new build would be ideal for a first-time buyer. The property boasts good proportions throughout and has a generous double bedroom, a stylish bathroom and a spacious open-plan kitchen/living area leading directly to a private garden.

Balham High Road: £425k

This stunning one bedroom flat is in a charming period building equidistant to both Tooting Bec and Balham stations and within easy reach of local amenities and Tooting Bec Common. The apartment is beautifully presented throughout and has one double bedroom, an open-plan kitchen/reception room and access to communal gardens.

£435k: Henry Doulton Drive

This bright and spacious ground floor flat comes in great condition and has two double bedrooms, plenty of storage, a large family bathroom and a generous semi open-plan kitchen/living area. It also has two off-street parking spaces and access to communal gardens. It’s found in the popular Heritage Park, half a mile from Tooting Bec Underground station.

£470k: Gilbey Road

This superb two bedroom flat is split over two floors of a gorgeous period property. It’s particularly spacious, boasting over 760 sq ft of internal space, has plenty of natural light, and is a stone’s throw away from the buzz of Tooting Broadway.

£475k: Garratt Lane

This two double bedroom maisonette comes in at a slightly higher price point than those on our list, but with good reason: it’s got a south-west facing garden, high ceilings and good proportions throughout. It’s just off Rostella Road, a short walk from Tooting Broadway.
 

If you’d like to discuss the Stamp Duty holiday or buying or selling a property in Tooting with John-Paul and the team, please call 020 8115 8053 or visit the Tooting branch page on their website.
 

Marsh & Parsons Tooting is an award-winning estate agent and one of our valued Community Partners. Find them at 29-31 Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7TS. Call John-Paul (sales) or Matthew (lettings) on 020 8115 8053.

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