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  • Top Tips for Choosing an Estate Agent 14th October Uncategorised

    Top Tips for Choosing an Estate Agent

    Top Tips for Choosing an Estate Agent  In this two-minute read, we look at how to select the best estate agent to sell your home.  When it comes to selling a property, it pays to do your research before choosing an agent to manage the sale. Now you might think…

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  • The True Cost of Clutter When Selling a Property 13th October Uncategorised

    The True Cost of Clutter When Selling a Property

    The True Cost of Clutter When Selling a Property  In this two-minute read, we look at one of the simplest ways to turbo charge the sale of your home – decluttering. When it comes to selling a home, there’s a simple way to add thousands of pounds to the price…

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  • Why Do People Up Sticks? The Eight Reasons for Moving Home 13th October Uncategorised

    Why Do People Up Sticks? The Eight Reasons for Moving Home

    Why Do People Up Sticks? The Eight Reasons for Moving Home  A two-minute read on what prompts people to sell up and buy elsewhere.  Most people looking to move home fall into one of eight categories. Learn what these categories are so that you can fine-tune your property selling strategy.…

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  • Tips for SE18/SE28 Renters Looking for a Stress-Free Move 13th October Uncategorised

    Tips for SE18/SE28 Renters Looking for a Stress-Free Move

    Tips for SE18/SE28 Renters Looking for a Stress-Free Move  In this two-minute read, we look at how renters in SE18/SE28 can take the hassle out of finding a place to live. Are you looking to move into a new rental property? Here’s a guide to finding a new home. Research  Identify where you would…

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  • Beginner’s Guide to Building a Property Portfolio in SE18/SE28 13th October Uncategorised

    Beginner’s Guide to Building a Property Portfolio in SE18/SE28

     Beginner’s Guide to Building a Property Portfolio in SE18/SE28 In this two-minute read, we look at the basics of building your portfolio and how to try and make your investment a sound one. Building a property portfolio might sound like a great way to build an additional income, but it…

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  • What the Latest Home Improvement Trends Say about the Property Market 13th October Uncategorised

    What the Latest Home Improvement Trends Say about the Property Market

    What the Latest Home Improvement Trends Say about the Property Market In this two-minute read, we analyse what the most popular home improvement trends tell us about the market. The pandemic didn’t just trigger an exodus of city slickers moving to the country, it also kick-started a multi-billion-pound home renovation…

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  • Thinking of Moving to Spain? Read This First 13th October Uncategorised

    Thinking of Moving to Spain? Read This First

    Thinking of Moving to Spain? Read This First  This three-minute read looks at a few of the (many) things to keep in mind if you’re thinking of moving to Spain. The lure of a place in the sun has long appealed to people from the UK. After the Covid-19 lockdowns,…

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  • To Furnish or Not to Furnish? A Landlord’s Dilemma 28th September Uncategorised

    To Furnish or Not to Furnish? A Landlord’s Dilemma

     To Furnish or Not to Furnish? A Landlord’s Dilemma In this two-minute read, we ask some questions you should think about before renting out your property in SE18/SE28. Once the last lick of paint has been applied and the carpets have been laid, it’s time to decide whether or not…

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  • Let’s Show Support for Our Amazing Hospices 28th September Uncategorised

    Let’s Show Support for Our Amazing Hospices

    Let’s Show Support for Our Amazing Hospices  This two-minute read explains why we should all get behind Hospice Care Week (4 – 8 October). The nation’s 200 hospices care each year for 225,000 children and adults with terminal or life-limiting illnesses. And, after an incredibly tough 18 months, they need…

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  • How to Avoid a Home Seller’s Biggest Frustration 23rd September Uncategorised

    How to Avoid a Home Seller’s Biggest Frustration

    How to Avoid a Home Seller’s Biggest Frustration In this two-minute read, we look at what homeowners can do to reduce the risk of their property sale falling through. We’re about to banish a myth that many people still believe about selling a home. The misconception is that once you’ve…

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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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