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  • Landlords – Five Fantastic Ways to Make More Profit 23rd November Uncategorised

    Landlords – Five Fantastic Ways to Make More Profit

    Landlords – Five Fantastic Ways to Make More Profit In this two-minute read, we look at five fundamental ways landlords in SE18/SE28 can make their rental properties more profitable. Some people think the only way landlords can make more profit is to ruthlessly keep hiking up their tenants’ rent. But…

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  • Four Ways Planning Permission Adds Value to Your Home 18th November Uncategorised

    Four Ways Planning Permission Adds Value to Your Home

    Four Ways Planning Permission Adds Value to Your Home  In this two-minute read, we look at a question we often get asked at Hi Residential around the question of whether being granted planning permission adds value to a property? The quick answer to this is nearly always a yes. Here…

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  • Why You Should Prepare Now for a Post-Christmas Sale 15th November Uncategorised

    Why You Should Prepare Now for a Post-Christmas Sale

    Why You Should Prepare Now for a Post-Christmas Sale  Top Tip for SE18/SE28 Sellers Who Want to Rest Easy This Christmas In this two-minute read, we look at why getting the marketing material for your property sale finalised now is a savvy move. There’s one day of the year when the stars…

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  • A Landlord’s Guide to Rent Increases 15th November Uncategorised

    A Landlord’s Guide to Rent Increases

    A Landlord’s Guide to Rent Increases In this three-minute read, we look at the issues SE18/SE28 landlords should consider before raising rents. The uptick in inflation, along with pressure on interest rates, means that many landlords will be considering rent increases right now. Before deciding on a course of action, here are…

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  • How SE18/SE28 Landlords Are Finding and Keeping Dream Tenants 8th November Uncategorised

    How SE18/SE28 Landlords Are Finding and Keeping Dream Tenants

    How SE18/SE28 Landlords Are Finding and Keeping Dream Tenants In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords in SE18/SE28 can find and keep terrific tenants. ‘Finders keepers, losers weepers.’ It’s a timeless rhyme used every day in school playgrounds in SE18/SE28 and all over the UK. It often applies…

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  • Top Tips for Selling Your Clutter Online in SE18/SE28 6th November Uncategorised

    Top Tips for Selling Your Clutter Online in SE18/SE28

    Top Tips for Selling Your Clutter Online in SE18/SE28  In this two-minute read, we give you our top tips for selling your unwanted items online.  Let’s face it, as a nation, we like a lot of stuff. Whether we’re panic buying loo rolls or ordering fashion bargains online, sometimes all…

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  • Things to Do Before Buying a Run-Down Property 1st November Uncategorised

    Things to Do Before Buying a Run-Down Property

    Things to Do Before Buying a Run-Down Property In this two-minute read, we give you a quick checklist to make sure your project is as pain free as possible. Got your eye on a property that needs some major TLC? Whether a rental investment or a new home, there’s lots…

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  • Seven Ways to Prepare Your Rental Property for Winter 1st November Uncategorised

    Seven Ways to Prepare Your Rental Property for Winter

    Seven Ways to Prepare Your Rental Property for Winter In this two-minute read, we look at how landlords in SE18/SE28 can make sure their rental investments stand up to the challenges of winter weather. With winter officially only a few weeks away, the time is now ideal for landlords to…

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  • Mortgage Fees: Everything You Need to Know 21st October Uncategorised

    Mortgage Fees: Everything You Need to Know

    Mortgage Fees: Everything You Need to Know In this three-minute read, we give you the lowdown on mortgage fees. When it comes to finding the best mortgage deal, there’s one question savvy home buyers should ask themselves. And it’s not: “Which deal is offering the lowest interest rate?”. While interest…

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  • Investing with a Friend: A Guide for SE18/SE28 Landlords  21st October Uncategorised

    Investing with a Friend: A Guide for SE18/SE28 Landlords 

      Investing with a Friend: A Guide for SE18/SE28 Landlords  In this two-minute read, we ask if it’s wise to buy a rental property in SE18/SE28 with a buddy. Purchasing a buy-to-let property with a friend is an appealing prospect – on paper, at least. But it’s important to carefully weigh up the risks…

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Small Gestures, Big Impact: It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day 9th April Uncategorised

Small Gestures, Big Impact: It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day

Small Gestures, Big Impact: It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day Random Acts of Kindness Day is this Saturday 17th February. The idea of a day to perform random acts of kindness began in America in 1995. It’s spread globally and is a great opportunity to show how small, thoughtful actions…

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What You Should Know before You and Your Partner Live Together  If talk between you and your partner this Valentine’s Day turns to living together, there are a few practical things you should know first.  Here at Hi Residential, we pride ourselves on being as helpful as possible.  But dishing out relationship advice is a step too far – even for us.  So, if you’re considering moving in with your partner, we’ll leave the big decisions and lovey-dovey stuff down to you.  However, if you decide to co-habit, we have some useful, albeit unromantic, advice for you.  It’s based on insights we’ve gained over the years from helping many couples set up home together.  Speak to your landlord  One option when moving in together is to start afresh in a new rental property. However, if you plan to move into your partner’s rented place or for them to join you, then you need to discuss this with the landlord. Be aware that you’ll need to get the landlord’s permission first, and they’ll most likely have to run a reference check.   Budget and bills  The good thing about living with someone is you can share the financial burden of renting. But you’ll need to have a frank conversation at the start to discuss how much you can afford to pay in rent and how you’ll split the bills.  Jointly liable  It’s worth understanding that when the two of you sign a tenancy agreement, you are both ‘jointly and severally liable’. This means that if, for example, your partner loses their job and can’t pay the rent, you could be liable to pay their share. The same goes for the upkeep and maintenance of the property. You’re both equally responsible.   Logistics  If you both already have your own homes, decide what furniture you’ll each take to your new property. It’s unlikely that you will have room for more than one sofa, bed or dining table, so you may need to give away or sell some big-ticket items. At this point, you may also get the home-making bug and decide to buy some items to turn your new place into a cosy love nest. In that case, it may be time to put your relationship to the test by taking a trip to Ikea. Good luck.  If you’re looking for a new rental property, contact us here at Hi Residential today. 9th April Uncategorised

What You Should Know before You and Your Partner Live Together If talk between you and your partner this Valentine’s Day turns to living together, there are a few practical things you should know first. Here at Hi Residential, we pride ourselves on being as helpful as possible. But dishing out relationship advice is a step too far – even for us. So, if you’re considering moving in with your partner, we’ll leave the big decisions and lovey-dovey stuff down to you. However, if you decide to co-habit, we have some useful, albeit unromantic, advice for you. It’s based on insights we’ve gained over the years from helping many couples set up home together. Speak to your landlord One option when moving in together is to start afresh in a new rental property. However, if you plan to move into your partner’s rented place or for them to join you, then you need to discuss this with the landlord. Be aware that you’ll need to get the landlord’s permission first, and they’ll most likely have to run a reference check. Budget and bills The good thing about living with someone is you can share the financial burden of renting. But you’ll need to have a frank conversation at the start to discuss how much you can afford to pay in rent and how you’ll split the bills. Jointly liable It’s worth understanding that when the two of you sign a tenancy agreement, you are both ‘jointly and severally liable’. This means that if, for example, your partner loses their job and can’t pay the rent, you could be liable to pay their share. The same goes for the upkeep and maintenance of the property. You’re both equally responsible. Logistics If you both already have your own homes, decide what furniture you’ll each take to your new property. It’s unlikely that you will have room for more than one sofa, bed or dining table, so you may need to give away or sell some big-ticket items. At this point, you may also get the home-making bug and decide to buy some items to turn your new place into a cosy love nest. In that case, it may be time to put your relationship to the test by taking a trip to Ikea. Good luck. If you’re looking for a new rental property, contact us here at Hi Residential today.

What You Should Know before You and Your Partner Live Together  If talk between you and your partner this Valentine’s Day turns to living together, there are a few practical things you should know first. Here at Hi Residential, we pride ourselves on being as helpful as possible. But dishing out…

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