David Astburys

David Astburys We are an independent Estate Agency in North London
Your community agent.

We are a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about our community and committed to providing exceptional service to our clients across Sales, Lettings, and Property Management. By being transparent, honest, and professional, we ensure a bespoke experience that truly meets the needs of both our clients and the wider community. Our 2,800+ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Google reviews are a testament to th

e trust and satisfaction we’ve built over the years. Since 2017, we’ve been proud to serve our community in Crouch End, Islington and Hampstead. Our mission is simple—to redefine what it means to be an estate agent and to always be Your Community Agent.

Who actually rents in North London once the summer rush is over? It’s easy to think of summer as the rental season. Stud...
20/08/2026

Who actually rents in North London once the summer rush is over?

It’s easy to think of summer as the rental season. Students are moving, families are racing to settle before September and competition can feel particularly intense.

Then autumn arrives and things get a little quieter.

But quieter certainly doesn’t mean nobody is moving. The renter just starts to look a little different.

There are graduates starting their first London jobs. Couples looking for an extra bedroom. Families making longer-term decisions about where they want to live. Corporate relocations happening completely independently of the traditional rental calendar.

And importantly for landlords, they’re not all looking for the same thing.

A second bedroom might suddenly work better as a home office. A garden becomes a bigger part of the decision. Storage, condition, transport and even how a home is presented can carry more weight when renters have more time to compare.

We’ve taken a closer look at who rents in North London during the autumn market, what they’re looking for, and what that means if you’re bringing a property to market.

Read the full article here
🔗https://www.davidastburys.com/our-culture/latest-property-news/the-summer-rush-is-over-so-who-rents-in-north-london-during-autumn/

We love seeing what people do with Crouch End’s period homes 🏡This one on Rathcoole Gardens is a particularly lovely exa...
18/08/2026

We love seeing what people do with Crouch End’s period homes 🏡

This one on Rathcoole Gardens is a particularly lovely example.

Rather than stripping away its character, the renovation brought the old and new together beautifully.

The original cast-iron fireplace was kept as a feature, while European oak flooring, bespoke cabinetry and a soft sage kitchen gave the rest of the home a much more contemporary feel.

And probably our favourite part? The kitchen opens straight onto the private garden, making very good use of every inch of this ground-floor flat.

Behind the interiors, plenty of the less exciting (but very important) work had been done too, with new windows, a new boiler and underfloor heating in the bathroom.

A very thoughtful renovation, and now officially sold.

1 bedroom | 505 sq ft | Private garden

What do we think of the sage kitchen?

Period proportions, contemporary interiors and a rather special window. This beautifully finished maisonette on Shepherd...
17/08/2026

Period proportions, contemporary interiors and a rather special window.

This beautifully finished maisonette on Shepherdess Walk has one of those living rooms that immediately makes you stop scrolling. That incredible arched window, herringbone flooring and high ceilings give it plenty of character, while the teal kitchen brings a more contemporary feel.

There are two generous double bedrooms, 862 sq ft of space and a private south-westerly patio tucked away at the back — a pretty good combination for life in N1.

And then there’s the location. Regent’s Canal, Angel, Clerkenwell, Shoreditch and Hoxton are all within easy reach.

Want to see it for yourself? Give our Islington team a call.

We’re very pleased to introduce Ali, our new Sales Director for Hampstead.Having grown up in North West London and spent...
16/08/2026

We’re very pleased to introduce Ali, our new Sales Director for Hampstead.

Having grown up in North West London and spent more than 15 years working across the London property market, including Hampstead and St John’s Wood, Ali brings a huge amount of experience to the team, alongside the kind of local knowledge that comes from knowing the area inside out.

Over the years, he’s advised on everything from family moves to some of London’s most significant residential transactions, but the part of the job he values most has always been the people behind them.

As we continue to grow our sales presence across Hampstead and the wider North West London market, Ali will be leading that next chapter from our Finchley Road office.

Thinking of making a move to or from Hampstead?

You can get in touch with Ali here:
🔗 https://www.davidastburys.com/our-culture/meet-the-team/ali-mojdeh/

Or pop in and say hello.

📍146 Finchley Road, Hampstead, NW3 5HS

15/08/2026

Crouch End character, with a garden made for staying out 🌿

This three-bedroom ground-floor apartment has the period details people love, from the bay window and cornicing to the warm wooden floors, but the real draw is the private garden running off both the reception room and principal bedroom.

There’s also plenty of room to make it your own, with generous proportions, two bathrooms and a flexible third bedroom that works well as a nursery or home office. All moments from Crouch End Broadway, with Priory Park, Alexandra Park and Hornsey Station close by.

The DA Details 🔻
Crouch End | £1,050,000
3 Bed | 941 sq ft | Private garden
2 bathrooms | Chain free

DM us for the link.

Three good offers on your rental. Which tenant do you choose?It sounds like a nice problem for a landlord to have. Your ...
14/08/2026

Three good offers on your rental. Which tenant do you choose?

It sounds like a nice problem for a landlord to have. Your property has had plenty of interest, the viewings have gone well and now you’ve got two or three strong applications sitting in front of you.

But how do you actually decide between them?

Since the Renters’ Rights Act, offering above the advertised rent is no longer part of the equation. So when several applicants are offering the asking price, the conversation becomes much more interesting.

Who can move when you need them to? What does their affordability look like? How long are they hoping to stay? Are there conditions attached to the offer? And, perhaps most importantly, which tenancy actually fits what you want to achieve with the property?

Because the strongest offer on paper isn't necessarily the strongest tenancy for you.

We’ve taken a closer look at how landlords should compare multiple offers, why that conversation should actually begin before the property goes on the market, and the role proper pre-qualification and rent protection play once you’ve made your choice.

If you’re a North London landlord, this is worth a read
🔗 https://www.davidastburys.com/our-culture/latest-property-news/the-best-offer-is-not-always-the-obvious-one-how-do-landlords-choose-the-right-tenant/

10/08/2026

Marylebone living, but tucked away.

This newly refurbished split-level apartment sits on a quiet residential street just moments from Baker Street, offering the kind of space that can be surprisingly difficult to find this centrally.

Inside, everything has been refreshed from top to bottom, with new wooden flooring, a brand new kitchen, two generous bathrooms and separate living and dining spaces. There’s plenty of natural light throughout, plus a private patio tucked away at the rear for a little bit of outside space in the middle of Marylebone.

Offered unfurnished and well suited to anyone looking for a longer-term home with Central London right on the doorstep.

The DA Details 🔻

York Street | £6,000 pcm
2 Bed | 1091sqft | DM to #

05/08/2026

St John’s Wood has a certain pull for a reason.

Leafy streets, Regent’s Park close by, Lord’s around the corner and one of North West London’s most sought-after postcodes, all while keeping Central London within very easy reach.

And this four-bedroom apartment on Circus Road gives you the space to actually enjoy it.

Set across 1,530 sq ft, there’s a generous living room, three bathrooms, excellent natural light and the added benefits of a secure block with 24-hour porterage, communal gardens and off-street parking.

The apartment will also be refurbished ahead of the next tenancy and offered completely unfurnished.

The DA Details 🔻

South Lodge, Circus Road, St John’s Wood, NW8 | £7,000 pcm

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 1,530 sq ft

DM us to arrange a viewing.

Landlords | Not every HMO attracts the same tenant 🏡If you're letting a shared house, one of the biggest questions to as...
29/07/2026

Landlords | Not every HMO attracts the same tenant 🏡

If you're letting a shared house, one of the biggest questions to ask isn't "How many bedrooms can I fit in?"

It's "Who am I trying to attract?"

Students and working professionals often want very different things from a home.

For students, it might be affordability, reliable broadband and furnished rooms close to university.

For working professionals, it's more likely to be attractive communal spaces, larger bedrooms, storage, somewhere to work from home and a property that feels comfortable enough to stay in for longer.

Getting that decision right can make a real difference to both tenant demand and long-term rental performance.

In our latest guide, we've looked at:

• Why more landlords are tailoring HMOs to specific tenant groups
• The features students and professionals value most
• Where it makes sense to invest (and where it probably doesn't)
• Why understanding your local tenant market matters more than ever

🔗 Read the full guide here:
https://www.davidastburys.com/our-culture/latest-property-news/how-to-position-your-north-london-hmo-for-students-and-professional-sharers/

If you're considering an HMO, reviewing an existing one or wondering which tenant market your property is best suited to, our lettings team would be happy to share what we're seeing across North London.

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