Always negotiate the rental commission with the prospective agents.
In the current market place everything is negotiable and only fools will accept the first price they receive even if the intention is to offer the property to multiple agents. Shop around, set the price you want to pay and then inform the agents what you are prepared to pay.
If you choose the agency that offers the lowest commission rate as a marketing proposition you should expect to receive inferior service. Choose a more ... Read More
You want to make your life in Wimbledon a success? Then have a look what our most successful Wimbledon residents have come up with. These are 7 things you should always have on the top of your mind when it comes to Wimbledon.
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If you are looking for just a cut and blow or colouring, tinting extensions or the latest catwalk style you'll find it in our comprehensive list of local barbers and hairdressing salons covering the entire Wimbledon area. We also provide telephone numbers to save you time when making your reservation.
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Wimbledon Tennis Championships
Wimbledon Championships 2009 Dates
Monday 22 June – Sunday 5 July
Accomodation during Wimbledon Tennis Championships
If you are a player, official, sponsor, TV crew, commentator or a spectator looking to rent a flat or house during the Wimbledon tennis championships then you should contact one of the following agencies. These are specialist companies that arrange short-term rentals of providing property within walking distance of the All-England Tennis Club in Church Road, SW19. Typically the maximum walking time is twenty minutes.
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Alternative medicine and treatments are increasingly becoming accepted as a legitimate and mainstream way of managing one's life and respecting ones body. Restoring and maintaining one's inner balance is the a key principle behind much of the philosophy of alternative therapies. Listed below is a range of alternative therapy and medicine providers in Wimbledon including retail stores that offer dietary supplements, ointments, vitamins and instructional books and CDs. Also included are highly experienced Chinese therapists who offer acupuncture and clinics that offer ... Read More
Supermarkets are fine for the essentials in life but when it comes to the tasty things that make life worth living then Wimbledon has everything you could possibly want. We will direct you to freshly baked French and Italian bread, free range and organic meat that has been properly hung and aged, fresh fish direct from the port, home-made middle-eastern and Mediterranean delicatessen foods and a local Farmers' Market where you can stock up on fruit and veg as well as organic lamb from Suffolk. If ... Read More
For flats around Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon Common and Wimbledon Park we recommend you contact the following estate agents
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If you are new to Wimbledon here's a comprehensive list of all the local supermarkets. We have included the telephone number for each store so you can check out opening hours. The list includes the express stores such as Tesco Express, the budget grocers such as Lidl and the Co-op as well as the mainstream favourites of Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tescos. There's also a halal store on the list. Read More
Before you commit to renting or buying in Wimbledon you should check the Council Tax rating of the property to establish how much you will have to pay. Remember, the standard rule is that tenants pay the tax, not the landlord. The table below shows the current charge. Just ask the agent to confirm (in writing) which band the flat falls into. Read More
Whether it’s a special occasion, a hot date or you’re just looking for something fun to do we’ve compiled a list of some of the less immediately obvious evening activities and events in and around Wimbledon. Included is stuff for kids as well as drama, comedy, classical and popular music, gambling and sport. We also recognise that Wimbledon is the home of greyhound racing and stock car racing, great events for a party night out complete with silver service dining! In the ... Read More
