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  • Buy-to-Let Mortgages: What Landlords Need to Know  6th July Uncategorised

    Buy-to-Let Mortgages: What Landlords Need to Know 

    Buy-to-Let Mortgages: What Landlords Need to Know   In this three-minute read, we compare the different types of buy-to-let mortgages. When choosing the right buy-to-let mortgage, landlords face a key decision: go with an interest-only deal or opt for a capital repayment arrangement. Both options have their pros and cons. Let’s…

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  • Tips for Getting a Good Mortgage Deal 2nd July Uncategorised

    Tips for Getting a Good Mortgage Deal

    Tips for Getting a Good Mortgage Deal In this three-minute read, we look at how SE18/SE28 homebuyers can get a good mortgage deal. For most people, a mortgage is the biggest loan they’ll take out in their lifetime so, understandably, they want to land the best deal. But with hundreds of mortgage…

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  • Five Ways SE18/SE28 Landlords Can Avoid Garden Maintenance Disputes 28th June Uncategorised

    Five Ways SE18/SE28 Landlords Can Avoid Garden Maintenance Disputes

    Five Ways SE18/SE28 Landlords Can Avoid Garden Maintenance Disputes  In this three-minute read, we look at who is responsible for maintaining the garden at a rental property. The most significant property trend to emerge from the pandemic has been the surge in demand – from buyers and renters – for…

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  • Finding the Right Removal Firm for Your SE18/SE28 Move 26th June Uncategorised

    Finding the Right Removal Firm for Your SE18/SE28 Move

    Finding the Right Removal Firm for Your SE18/SE28 Move This three-minute read gives you a few ideas to consider when choosing your removal firm in SE18/SE28. Getting the right people to help you move home is so important. This means your estate agent, your conveyancer, and the people that will…

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  • How SE18/SE28 Landlords Can Avoid a Tenant Nightmare 22nd June Uncategorised

    How SE18/SE28 Landlords Can Avoid a Tenant Nightmare

    How SE18/SE28 Landlords Can Avoid a Tenant Nightmare In this three-minute read, we look at what can go wrong if you side-step tenant reference checks and wind up with a bad tenant. New landlords often flirt with the idea of ditching traditional tenant selection processes and taking a DIY approach…

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  • 14th June Uncategorised

    The Benefits of Regular Property Inspections for SE18/SE28 Landlords  In this three-minute read, we look at why regular inspections should be central to your property management strategy. When you’re a busy landlord juggling a multitude of responsibilities, it’s easy to let a crucial part of managing a property – regular…

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  • Five Reasons to Leave Property Viewings to the Experts 14th June Uncategorised

    Five Reasons to Leave Property Viewings to the Experts

    Five Reasons to Leave Property Viewings to the Experts In this two-minute read, we look at why it pays to get an experienced estate agent to handle viewings. When it comes to selling a property, many people overlook the important role viewings play in the process. They mistakenly believe that…

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  • # Top Tips for Improving Your SE18/SE28 Home’s Kerb Appeal 4th June Uncategorised

    # Top Tips for Improving Your SE18/SE28 Home’s Kerb Appeal

    # Top Tips for Improving Your SE18/SE28 Home’s Kerb Appeal  This three-minute read will help you maximise the kerb appeal for your SE18/SE28 property. A Home Owners Alliance survey showed that 68% of potential buyers felt a property’s kerb appeal influenced their decision. Use these quick and easy tips to…

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  • Change of Address Checklist for SE18/SE28 Property Owners 28th May Uncategorised

    Change of Address Checklist for SE18/SE28 Property Owners

    Change of Address Checklist for SE18/SE28 Property Owners A two-minute read. As if selling your home, packing your belongings, and remembering to take the dog isn’t stressful enough, unfortunately, you can’t escape the paperwork palaver that comes with moving. Notifying companies and authorities of your change of address can be…

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  • What Expenses Can I Put against My Tax Return as an SE18/SE28 Landlord? 24th May Uncategorised

    What Expenses Can I Put against My Tax Return as an SE18/SE28 Landlord?

    What Expenses Can I Put against My Tax Return as an SE18/SE28 Landlord? This three-minute read guides SE18/SE28 landlords to declaring their rental income in the best way possible. If you rent out a property and receive a rental income from that, you must declare it. You have to pay…

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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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