Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Samuel Estates: Our Story Samuel Estates initially started as a small venture to manage my own property portfolio and later expanded to include the portfolios of private clients. We quickly established a strategic partnership with Countryside Properties, offering advice to their investor clients in London. Our growth has been a mix of organic expansion and acquisitions, all while maintaining our commitment to being an independent estate agency. Key Milestones: • 2009: Acquisition of Purser & Co in Clapham South (2nd Office) • 2010: Successful merger of the lettings and management business of Hooper Jackson in Streatham • 2011: Acquisition of Lafferty & Partners, New Malden • 2012: Opening of our third office in Balham, officially inaugurated by the Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr Jane Cooper, on March 30, 2012 Further Acquisitions: • 2015: Eaton Properties (SE London) • 2016: Thomson Vales Streatham (Becomes our largest office) • Bullman Booth (Battersea) • 2017: Gibbs Estate Agents (Colliers Wood) • 2019: Morgan Randall (Balham) • 2020: A busy year with 3 acquisitions: • Red Property Services (Central London) • Daniel James (Tooting) • Keyhold Property (Dulwich Village) • 2022: Home Lets (Thornton Heath) • 2023: Vanstones of Wimbledon • On-Point Property, Battersea We continue to pursue acquisitions of small independent agencies that wish to entrust their clients to a friendly and trustworthy company like ours. Awards: • In 2011, we received the Best Small Business and Best Business for Customer Satisfaction awards at the Merton Business Awards. • In the same year, we were recognised as the 'Best Business for Customer Satisfaction' at the HSBC South London Business Awards, sponsored by Gatwick Airport. My Background: My commercial experience stems from my time at Post Office Ltd, where I worked on the automation of Post Offices and renegotiated contracts with Fujitsu Service, collaborating with senior Post Office and Fujitsu executives. Specialties: • Commercial Contracts • High-Level Change Control • Residential Property Investment • Residential Property Lettings • Residential Property Management • International Landlord Service • Residential Property Sales
MD of Samuel Estates - Built on trust, integrity and commitment, Samuel Estates has developed an exceptional reputation in residential lettings and sales Samuel Estates opened in 2004 and opened its first office in SW London in 2006. After taking over several other independent estate agencies, Nick has grown Samuel Estates's property portfolio and expanded the lettings part of our business into Central, East, and South East London. It is now an award-winning agency with an increasing number of international customers. Before Samuel Estates, Nick worked in a senior role within the IT Directorate for Post Office, overseeing change control and commercial input on the automation platform run by Fujitsu Services – formerly Europe's largest ever non-military IT contract. Nick is heavily involved in the local business community as a Board Director of the Merton Chamber of Commerce and also held the position as Chair of a Town Centre Partnership Board. Hobbies include tennis, personal fitness, paddle-boarding and Nick is a keen adventure traveller. For landlords and tenants, trouble free letting is assured. Our membership of professional organisations including ARLA Propertymark (Association of Residential Letting Agents) is your assurance of best practice and bonded protection of rental incomes and deposits. Samuel Estates was one of the first Estate Agents to be awarded the London Rental Standard - a former initiative from the Mayor of London's office. For sales we are fully licensed by the NAEA Propertymark (National Association of Estate Agents). We use leading online and email marketing backed by local advertising to reach the widest possible audience SAMUEL ESTATES INTERNATIONAL LANDLORD SERVICE For property owners residing overseas we offer our specialist service to let and fully manage your property (and sell if required). Please feel free to contact me direct for further information.
Merton Chamber of Commerce is a limited company and non-profit making organisation which was set up in 1992. Our overall objective is to protect and develop the interests of the business community based in the London Borough of Merton, South London. Through MCC Business Solutions, we provide a range of services for start up and established businesses. We are an accredited enterprise agency and a member of both the National Enterprise Network and Capital Enterprise (the London Association of Enterprise Agencies) National Enterprise Network is the national enterprise network. Its members, drawn from local enterprise agencies and a wider range of enterprise support organisations, provide an array of services to new and emerging businesses including independent and impartial advice, training and mentoring. We work in partnership with many local organizations to support our members to connect with services they offer, including training, apprenticeships and links with the Mayor of London and the Greater London Authority and other sub-regional partnerships. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SpinWorks is an indoor cycling studio situated between Balham and Clapham South. Our goal is simple – to provide the local community with a welcoming place to exercise, socialise and have fun. The studio is fitted out with 18 spin bikes, great sound system and lighting to set the mood for your spin session. Our studio has 3 individual shower/changing rooms for those needing to head straight to work after a class, while lockers are provided for free to keep your personal belongings safe.
The Balham Partnership was established in 1996. It played a crucial role in ensuring the viability of Balham Town Centre for those who live, work, shop and relax in Balham. The Partnership was private sector led, with representatives from Balham businesses, the community, Wandsworth Council and the Metropolitan Police. The majority of members are volunteers who give their time to Build a Better Balham. The Partnership was disolved 31 December 2018 following a change in Strategy at Wandsworth Borough Council. Partnership members attend bi-monthly Board meetings and remain active between meetings through their work with the sub groups that focus on particular issues. Partnership members adhere to a Terms of Reference (available at balham.com) The Balham Town Centre Business Plan sets out the objectives that the Balham Partnership aims to achieve. The current business plan identifies these four priorities: •Business Support and Development •Environment, Safety and Accessibility •Marketing and Promotion •Partnership Development For further information please contact the Balham Town Centre Manager T: (020) 8767 4082 E: [email protected]
Board Member Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce is a network of local business people who come together to further business interests in the borough. Our aims are to: •Share knowledge about the local business environment for business development and lobbying purposes •Faciliate contact between local businesses through networking events and other relevant fora •Act as a representative body for businesses at local, national and international level •Signpost businesses at all stages of their development to relevant local support agencies.