Established in 1989, David Harris & Company has grown to become one of Finchley’s leading and most trusted independent estate agents.
We specialise in the letting, management, and sale of residential properties across Finchley and surrounding areas, including Hendon, Golders Green, Temple Fortune, Barnet, Whetstone, Mill Hill, Edgware, and Stanmore.
As Finchley Central’s No. 1 estate agent, we combine deep local knowledge with the latest technology to offer a smooth, efficient, and modern property experience.
A VERY WELL PRESENTED AND SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM SECOND FLOOR FLAT IN A PURPOSE BUILT BLOCK SITUATED JUST OFF THE WATFORD WAY. BENEFITS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, RESIDENTS PARKING OUTSIDE THE BLOCK, A LARGE...
AN IMMACULATELY PRESENTED, NEWLY DECORATED AND HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER REAR FACING QUIET AND PEACEFUL 2 DOUBLE SIZE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR (WITH A LIFT) MCCARTHY AND STONE RETIREMENT APARTMENT FOR THE...
We are delighted to offer this beautifully presented and spacious three double bedroom detached house situated in this very sought after and popular residential location close to both Woodside Park...
A spacious 704 square foot approximately well proportioned and exceptionally well presented two bedroom ground floor apartment situated within this popular purpose built development, offering very...
RECENTLY DECORATED AND WELL PRESENTED STUDIO FLAT in the heart of FINCHLEY CENTRAL close to tube, shops and amenities. Benefits include a FITTED KITCHEN, BATHROOM/W.C., double glazed. Shared...
A beautifully presented one-bedroom first floor apartment situated in the heart of Queen’s Park, which has been recently refurbished to an exceptionally high standard within the last 18 months. ...
Set within a well-maintained purpose-built development, this beautifully proportioned first-floor apartment offers an impressive blend of space, comfort and convenience in one of Finchley Central’s...
Outstanding Review!
I viewed a flat with Lee Grossman and I was very impressed with this company. Lee was very patient and explained everything very clearly. He was so helpful and approachable and followed up with me very quickly. I would highly recommend David Harris and co and Lee in particular.
Suzie Oberlander 23/09/2026
Above and beyond!
Lee has gone above and beyond to help us secure this flat. He has been so kind and supportive, finally helping us with moving in. David Harris & Co made sure to provide us with extra information afterwards ensuring all goes smoothly with the move. Thank you again!!
Sophie Chambers 21/09/2026
Professional, kind and always willing to assist
I had a wonderful experience with the agency, and I would especially like to thank Mr. Lee for his exceptional help and support.
He was very professional, kind, and always willing to assist. His patience and helpful attitude made the whole process so much easier.
I truly appreciate his excellent service and would highly recommend the agency, especially because of people like Mr. Lee. Thank you so much!
Madjid Idir 14/09/2026
Awesome Exeperience!
We had a great experience securing a rental property with David Harris, which I found to be an efficient and transparent agency.
Lee was very helpful and knowledgeable throughout the whole process and his quick responses helped make it as stress-free as possible, which we appreciated massively during an otherwise complicated move.
Would definitely recommend this agency to anyone looking for a hassle-free and personalised move!
Alexandra Lammond 10/09/2026
Wonderful Review!
I’ve been renting through David Harris for around five years now and have dealt with a few different agents over the years. Lee is a relatively new addition to the team, and he has been a fantastic one.
He has taken care of issues for me in a way I haven’t experienced in the past. He’s extremely responsive, proactive, and has a real “get things done” mentality. Rather than just acknowledging a problem, he follows it through and makes sure it actually gets resolved, usually very quickly.
Lee has genuinely been one of the best agents I’ve dealt with. Thank you for your continuous support and for making such a difference.
Gal Avraham 19/08/2026
5 Stars!
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Lee from David Harris and Co. has been absolutely superb throughout the whole process. He’s been incredibly helpful, professional and, most importantly, genuinely lovely to deal with. He’s gone above and beyond to make everything as smooth and stress free as possible, and we really couldn’t have asked for a better estate agent.
It’s rare to come across someone who is so attentive, patient and genuinely cares about their clients. We’re so grateful for all of Lee’s help and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an estate agent. Thank you so much, Lee! 🙏🏼
Sanji P. 15/08/2026
Excellent Service from the team
I would highly recommend Mr Lee and the team at David Harris & Co. He was extremely professional, helpful and approachable throughout the whole process. Communication was excellent, and he was always willing to go the extra mile to make sure everything was dealt with smoothly and efficiently.
It was a real pleasure dealing with someone who is honest, reliable and genuinely cares about providing a good service. Mr Lee made the whole experience straightforward and stress-free.
Thank you, Mr Lee, for all your help. I would have no hesitation in recommending you and the team to anyone looking for a professional and trustworthy estate agent in Finchley.
Smaranik Saadi 14/08/2026
Great experience
My partner and I had a great experience securing our ideal rental in the heart of Queen's Park through David Harris. From the first step, Seher was professional and helpful, and she also made sure we were kept up to date during the process. I would recommend their services to anyone hoping to reduce the stress of flat hunting in London 😅
Francois-Baptiste Costa-Peretti 26/05/2026
The team that goes an extra mile
I really appreciated that the owner personally called me after my initial unpleasant experience with the agency to understand what went wrong. It showed that the agency cares about client feedback and is willing to go the extra mile to address concerns. Wishing the agency all the best
Simi Thambi 18/05/2026
Detailed and prompt response
I have had the pleasure of dealing with Seher Mehmood in relation to arranging a visit to a rental property that David Harris Manages. Her professional approach, attention to detail and prompt responses had made my experience a pleasant one.
Jim O'Malley 12/05/2026
Smooth transaction
Great working with Seher. Contract renewal went smoothly
Sarah Wardy 29/04/2026
Professionalism at its best
The property management from these guys is second to none. Always so prompt polite and professional. Special mention to Seher who iv delt with many times and is always so helpful and gets everything sorted out so quickly.
Direct Heating Ltd 21/04/2026
Efficient and Professional
Highly recommend David Harris, especially impressed with Seher who is efficient and professional at all times .
Rachel Yona 15/04/2026
Stress free service
The company manages a flat that we let out. This saves us from a lot of stress and we think the service is good. Currently we deal with Seher, who deals with things promptly and keeps us in the picture - all good.
David Thompson 06/04/2026
Getting it done!
Ali at David Harris & Co was incredibly helpful throughout our search.
We initially spoke with several agencies and spent around six months looking before making a decision. Ali was the only one who never gave up. He consistently arranged viewings, kept us fully updated on new properties coming to market, and stayed patient despite all our changing requirements.
In the end, he found exactly what we were looking for. His experience really shows, and we felt completely confident that we would secure the right property through him.
If you’re looking in Finchley Central, he’s definitely the agent to go to.
Ali Maarefi 19/03/2026
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Are you thinking selling your property or switching estate agents?
When preparing to sell a property, most homeowners naturally concentrate on the things buyers will see first: getting the house looking its best, arranging photographs and deciding on an asking price.
But there is another aspect of selling that deserves attention before your property goes on the market: the paperwork.
The Government has announced reforms intended to make buying and selling homes more transparent, reduce delays and help prevent transactions falling through. A central part of its longer-term plans is the introduction of standardised property sales packs, giving prospective buyers access to important information earlier in the process.
Although these changes are being introduced gradually, they highlight something experienced sellers and estate agents already understand: preparing the information about your property can be just as important as preparing the property itself.
For homeowners in Finchley considering a move this autumn or planning ahead for 2027, here are five things worth getting organised.
Understand what is changing in the home-selling process
The Government's homebuying reform roadmap aims to address longstanding problems with the transaction process, including delays, duplicated paperwork and sales collapsing after an offer has been accepted.
The proposed changes include:
● More comprehensive property information being available before a buyer makes an offer. ● Standardised sales packs containing important information about the property. ● Greater use of digital property records. ● Earlier binding agreements, introduced after the sales-pack arrangements have been established.
The reforms are being phased in. The Government intends to introduce legislation requiring sales packs when parliamentary time allows, rather than making the complete system compulsory immediately.
However, sellers do not need to wait for new legislation to start preparing.
Having relevant documents available early can help your estate agent answer buyers' questions and help your solicitor progress the transaction once an offer is accepted.
If you're selling a flat, start with your leasehold information
For owners of leasehold properties, particularly flats, gathering the relevant information can involve more than finding the title deeds.
Potential buyers will want to understand the ongoing costs and responsibilities associated with the property.
Useful information to establish includes:
● The remaining length of the lease. ● Current service charges and ground rent. ● Any planned major works or significant expenditure. ● Details of the freeholder and managing agent. ● Relevant permissions for alterations. ● Any outstanding issues affecting the property or building.
Some of this information will need to be obtained from a managing agent or freeholder, so it is worth identifying what is available early.
This is particularly relevant if you are planning to sell a flat and purchase another property at the same time. Delays in obtaining management information can complicate an otherwise straightforward transaction.
The Government's reform roadmap specifically identifies leasehold and freehold estate information as part of the wider work towards more comprehensive upfront property information.
Find the documents buyers and solicitors may need
Even if you are not planning to sell immediately, a little organisation now can save time later.
Depending on your property and circumstances, useful documents may include:
● Your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). ● Title information and ownership documents. ● Planning permissions and building regulations certificates for relevant alterations. ● Guarantees and warranties for work carried out. ● Relevant electrical or gas documentation. ● Leasehold information, where applicable.
Details of any ongoing disputes or property issues that may need to be disclosed.
If you have extended your home, converted a loft or undertaken substantial renovation work, check whether the relevant approvals and certificates are available.
If something is missing, identifying that early gives you more time to establish what is required rather than trying to resolve it when a buyer is waiting.
Your solicitor can advise on the legal documentation and any specific requirements relating to your property.
Don't confuse being ready for viewings with being ready to sell
A beautifully presented property can attract interest, but a successful sale involves several stages.
Once an offer is accepted, the buyer's solicitor will undertake searches and enquiries, while the buyer may also arrange a survey and finalise mortgage arrangements.
If important information emerges late, additional enquiries may be required.
The Government's reform programme is designed partly to address this problem by making more information available earlier.
For sellers, the practical lesson is straightforward: preparing your property and preparing your transaction should happen alongside one another.
If you are hoping to move before Christmas or are considering putting your home on the market early next year, autumn is a useful opportunity to review your documentation and discuss any potential complications.
Choose an estate agent who can help you prepare properly
A valuation should be about more than arriving at a figure.
A useful conversation with an estate agent should cover comparable properties, the likely buyer market, presentation, marketing strategy and the practical steps involved in progressing a sale.
It is also an opportunity to identify potential issues before your property is advertised.
For example, a leasehold owner may need to establish how quickly management information can be obtained, while a homeowner who has undertaken alterations may need to locate relevant certificates.
Your estate agent can help identify these questions and coordinate with your solicitor, although legal advice and conveyancing remain the responsibility of the appropriate professionals.
A little preparation now can make a difference later
Selling a home involves plenty of decisions, and paperwork is rarely the most exciting part.
However, having the right information available can help you approach the process with greater confidence, respond to buyers' questions and reduce avoidable delays.
With the home-selling process moving towards more comprehensive upfront information, there is every reason to make preparation part of your selling plans. David Harris & Co are here to help you
At David Harris & Co we see daily the difference that accurate local advice makes. Whether you are searching for a first home, upsizing or relocating into Finchley, the autumn market offers genuine choice. Ready to explore Finchley’s property market? Contact David Harris & Co for expert advice and a stress-free experience. Call us on 0208 346 9122 to get started. Let’s make Finchley your next home.
An empty property can quickly become an expensive property. Whether you're between tenants, waiting for refurbishment work to finish or simply unsure what to do next, a period without rental income brings its own costs and responsibilities.
With the Government recently announcing changes to its powers over long-term empty homes, there is another reason for property owners to review their plans this autumn.
What are Empty Dwelling Management Orders?
On 27 September, the Government announced reforms to Empty Dwelling Management Orders (EDMOs), an existing legal mechanism allowing councils to take over the management of qualifying empty properties and bring them back into occupation, while ownership remains with the owner.
The proposed changes include reducing the qualifying vacancy period from two years to six months and simplifying the application process.
These changes do not mean councils can automatically take over any property that has been empty for six months. However, they highlight the importance of keeping properties properly maintained and having a clear plan for their future.
The hidden costs of leaving a property empty
Lost rental income is the most obvious financial consideration, but it isn't the only one.
Council tax, service charges, utilities and maintenance costs may continue during a vacancy. Insurance policies can also impose specific conditions on unoccupied properties, so landlords should check their cover carefully.
There are practical considerations, too. Without regular inspections, problems such as leaks, damp or heating faults can go unnoticed and potentially become more expensive to resolve.
If refurbishment work is delaying a new tenancy, it is worth reviewing which improvements are essential and whether the property could be brought back to market sooner.
Is your property ready to let?
Before advertising, landlords should ensure their property is safe, compliant and presentable.
A useful starting checklist includes:
● Checking relevant gas and electrical safety requirements. ● Confirming EPC status and applicable energy-efficiency requirements. ● Ensuring required smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed. ● Addressing essential maintenance and repairs. ● Arranging cleaning and preparing the property for photographs and viewings. ● Setting a realistic rental price based on comparable local properties.
An experienced letting agent can help identify outstanding requirements and advise on preparing the property for prospective tenants.
Could professional letting support help?
Managing a rental property involves more than finding someone to occupy it. Referencing applicants, arranging tenancy documentation, collecting rent and coordinating maintenance can all demand considerable time.
A letting agent can provide support ranging from tenant-finding and tenancy setup to fully managed services covering ongoing tenant communication, rent administration and maintenance coordination.
The appropriate level of support depends on your circumstances, although landlords should remember that appointing an agent does not remove their legal responsibilities.
Letting or selling: What's right for your property?
Not every vacant property needs to return to the rental market.
Consider the likely rental income against ongoing costs, the investment required to prepare the property, your intended ownership timeframe and how much involvement you want in managing a tenancy.
For some owners, finding a new tenant is the natural next step. Others may prefer professional management or decide that selling better suits their plans. David Harris & Co are here to help you
At David Harris & Co we see daily the difference that accurate local advice makes. Whether you are an established landlord looking for an extra helping hand or making your way into the rental sector, the autumn market offers genuine choice. Ready to explore Finchley’s property market? Contact David Harris & Co for expert advice and a stress-free experience. Call us on 0208 346 9122 to get started. Let’s make Finchley your next home.
For the past two years, buying in Finchley has been an exercise in patience. Borrowing costs stayed stubbornly high, sellers held out for the prices they remembered from 2021, and a lot of would-be buyers simply waited to see what happened next.
That standoff has largely resolved itself — and it has resolved in the buyer's favour. Prices across Barnet have eased, the number of homes on the market is the highest it has been in over a decade, and one of the largest regeneration schemes North London has seen in years has just been given the green light half a mile from Finchley Central.
None of that makes autumn a guaranteed bargain. But it does make it a market where a well-prepared buyer has genuine leverage, which has not been true for some time. At David Harris & Co, we are here to ensure you use every advantage you can in the current market. What the numbers actually show
The average house price in Barnet was £604,000 in June 2026, down 2.9% on the year before, according to ONS and HM Land Registry figures. That is a slightly steeper fall than London as a whole, where the average sat at £554,000, down 2.5%.
Zoom into Finchley itself and the picture is more granular. Land Registry data compiled by Rightmove puts the overall average sold price in Finchley at around £653,000 over the past twelve months — roughly 4% below the previous year and about 7% below the 2021 peak. Break that down by type and the spread is wide: flats averaged around £434,000, terraced houses around £749,000, and semi-detached homes around £942,000. In North Finchley, where the overall average is closer to £612,000, flats sold for around £384,000 and semis for around £921,000.
Those gaps matter more than the headline. A 3% borough-wide fall tells you very little about what a three-bed semi off Nether Street will actually cost you. Local sold-price evidence, street by street, is doing the real work.
Choice is the story this autumn
The more significant shift for buyers is supply. Rightmove reported in August that London had the largest choice of homes available to buy since 2010, with average asking prices for newly listed London homes down 3.1% in the month — the sharpest fall of any region.
More stock means more time. It means second viewings without the pressure of a sealed-bid deadline. It means asking for a survey and acting on what it finds. And it means the gap between asking price and sold price is worth taking seriously: in a market this well-supplied, the first figure is an opening position, not a valuation. The Great North Leisure Park factor
In May, the Mayor of London approved Arada London's redevelopment of the Great North Leisure Park, overturning Barnet Council's earlier refusal. The scheme brings almost 1,500 homes across 20 buildings, 25% of them affordable, alongside a new two-storey leisure centre, a sports pavilion beside Glebelands playing fields, and more than 4,000 sq m of public realm on what is currently an eleven-acre expanse of surface car park.
For buyers, this cuts two ways and it is worth being honest about both. Replacing a car park with a proper leisure centre and landscaped streets is a clear long-term amenity gain for surrounding streets. At the same time, 1,500 new homes arriving over the coming years is a meaningful addition to local supply, and construction on a site that size is not a quiet neighbour.
Neither effect lands this autumn. But if you are buying within walking distance of the site, it belongs in your thinking about the next five to ten years. Borrowing: the part that can still move
The Bank of England held the base rate at 3.75% on 30 July, on a 6–3 vote, with three members preferring a rise. The next decision comes on 17 September. Fixed mortgage pricing has moved in both directions this summer — several lenders raised rates in July, then trimmed them again through August as competition returned.
The practical lesson is that fixed rates do not simply track the base rate, and they can turn quickly. If you are buying this autumn, get an agreement in principle early and keep it under review rather than assuming today's pricing will still be there in November. What to look for this autumn in Finchley ● Sold prices, not asking prices. Ask what comparable homes on that street have actually completed at in the last six months. ● Time on the market. A property that has been listed since spring may have room to negotiate — or a problem worth identifying. ● Northern Line reality. Finchley Central, East Finchley and West Finchley are not interchangeable on a wet Monday morning. Walk the route at commuting time. ● Period semi versus newer flat. The two behave very differently in a softer market. Houses in established residential pockets have held value more consistently than flats across North London. ● School catchments. Verify current boundaries directly with Barnet, not from a listing. They change. ● Lease length and service charges on any flat, and the building's remediation status if it is over 11 metres. ● EPC rating. With efficiency standards tightening, a D or E rating is a future cost worth pricing into your offer. A cooler market rewards preparation
Softer prices and greater choice do not remove risk — they redistribute it. The buyers who do well this autumn will be the ones who know what a fair price looks like on a specific street, who have their finance arranged before they offer, and who are willing to walk away.
If you are weighing up a move in N2, N3 or N12 this autumn and want a straight answer on what a particular street or property type is genuinely worth right now, the team at David Harris & Co have been working these postcodes for years and are always happy to talk it through. Contact Us Today
Ready to explore Finchley’s property market? Contact David Harris & Co for expert advice and a stress-free experience. Call us on 0208 346 9122 to get started. Let’s make Finchley your next home.
