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  • How Landlords Can Develop a Winning Edge 3rd September Uncategorised

    How Landlords Can Develop a Winning Edge

    How Landlords Can Develop a Winning Edge  In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can gain the winning edge, starting with deposit disputes. We know the Olympics have just finished but indulge us if you will as we explain how a popular sports-related concept used by top athletes…

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  • Evictions – When and How 10th August Uncategorised

    Evictions – When and How

    Evictions – When and How This three-minute read explores the reasons why evictions happen and how they are carried out. Getting to the stage where you have to evict your tenants is difficult for everyone involved and should always be considered as a last resort. It might be deemed necessary…

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  • The Secrets Behind What Stops Properties Selling in SE18/SE28 10th August Uncategorised

    The Secrets Behind What Stops Properties Selling in SE18/SE28

    The Secrets Behind What Stops Properties Selling in SE18/SE28  In this three-minute read, we look at what SE18/SE28 sellers can do to avoid their property sitting on the market.  Making a bad impression We’ve all heard the adage that first impressions are the most important. This is definitely the case…

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  • How to Find Your Dream Home in SE18/SE28 29th July Uncategorised

    How to Find Your Dream Home in SE18/SE28

    How to Find Your Dream Home in SE18/SE28 In this two-minute read, we give our best recommendations on how to find your dream home in SE18/SE28. Searching for your next home can be an exciting process, but it can also feel daunting and even frustrating at times. Use these suggestions…

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  • How to Switch Letting Agents (It’s Easier Than You Think) 29th July Uncategorised

    How to Switch Letting Agents (It’s Easier Than You Think)

    How to Switch Letting Agents (It’s Easier Than You Think)  In this three-minute read, we look at what’s involved in changing letting agents. If your letting agent is delivering sloppy service or hitting you up for extra fees, then it’s time to think about switching. Many SE18/SE28 landlords mistakenly think changing agents…

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  • Sell Your SE18 Flat Now – It’s a Great Time for It 23rd July Uncategorised

    Sell Your SE18 Flat Now – It’s a Great Time for It

    Sell Your SE18 Flat Now – It’s a Great Time for It In this two-minute article, we look at why now is a great time to sell your urban property. Easing of pandemic restrictions has seen increased buyer demand for flats and city centre locations.  The data Analysis of Rightmove’s…

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  • A Tell-Tale Sign That Your Letting Agent is a Cowboy 19th July Uncategorised

    A Tell-Tale Sign That Your Letting Agent is a Cowboy

    A Tell-Tale Sign That Your Letting Agent is a Cowboy  In this two-minute read, we explain why your letting agent should be part of a client money protection (CMP) scheme. The lettings sector used to be the Wild West of the property market, with a small group of unscrupulous agents…

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  • Choosing the Best Solicitor for Your SE18/SE28 Property 15th July Uncategorised

    Choosing the Best Solicitor for Your SE18/SE28 Property

    Choosing the Best Solicitor for Your SE18/SE28 Property This two-minute read will help you learn about conveyancing solicitors and how to find the right one for you in SE18/SE28. Whether you instruct a conveyancer or a solicitor, they essentially do the same thing when it comes to dealing with a…

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  • Landlords in SE18/SE28 Need to Heed These Rules and Regulations 12th July Uncategorised

    Landlords in SE18/SE28 Need to Heed These Rules and Regulations

    Landlords in SE18/SE28 Need to Heed These Rules and Regulations In this three-minute read, we take a look at the most common rules and regulations that SE18/SE28 landlords need to remember. Being a landlord is a tricky business. There are nearly 200 different pieces of legislation covering the how, why,…

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  • How SE18/SE28 Buyers and Sellers Can Avoid Falling Prey to the Latest Property Scam 9th July Uncategorised

    How SE18/SE28 Buyers and Sellers Can Avoid Falling Prey to the Latest Property Scam

    How SE18/SE28 Buyers and Sellers Can Avoid Falling Prey to the Latest Property Scam  In this three-minute read, we look at a devious dupe that fraudsters use to rip off homeowners. Fraudsters will go to great lengths to make a buck – and that includes trying to steal a home from under…

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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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