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  • Best Time To Sell Your House 11th February Uncategorised

    Best Time To Sell Your House

    Best Time To Sell Your House It’s a common fact that spring is generally the best time to sell a property. This is due to the bright daylight and increased sunlight hours, which make your home more visually appealing, in addition to people having more time on their hands and…

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  • The Loves and Hates of Homeowners across SE18/SE28 11th February Uncategorised

    The Loves and Hates of Homeowners across SE18/SE28

    The Loves and Hates of Homeowners across SE18/SE28  With Valentine’s Day coming up at the weekend, we look at ten reasons why SE18/SE28 property owners think their homes are dreamy or dreary. A three-minute read.  Top five things people love about their homes   A room with a view Beautiful…

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  • Why Better Times are Coming for SE18/SE28 9th February Uncategorised

    Why Better Times are Coming for SE18/SE28

    Why Better Times are Coming for SE18/SE28 A 60-second speed read. The past 12 months have been a Mount Everest like challenge for most of us. But hope is on the horizon. Here are seven reasons to stay optimistic in 2021. The vaccine rollout continues to gather pace and is…

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  • How Renters in SE18/SE28 Can Outsmart Fraudsters 8th February Uncategorised

    How Renters in SE18/SE28 Can Outsmart Fraudsters

    In this three-minute read, we explain how renters can avoid getting ripped off by fake landlords. Renters in SE18/SE28 should be on their guard against fraudsters using Covid-19 as a cover to swindle people out of their hard-earned cash. Rental fraud is not a new scam – Action Fraud, the UK’s reporting…

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  • Three Stories to Make You Feel Good This Friday 5th February Uncategorised

    Three Stories to Make You Feel Good This Friday

    Three Stories to Make You Feel Good This Friday In this three-minute read, we look at some of the positive initiatives inspired by Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental health used to be a taboo subject, but thankfully things are changing. This week was Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and…

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  • How to perfect your work from home routine 4th February Uncategorised

    How to perfect your work from home routine

    Recent updates with the COVID-19 virus has meant a lot of employees are having to self-isolate and adapt to new work routines from home. With flexible working becoming increasingly popular and advances in technology that keep you connected with the office, working from home has never been easier. We delve…

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  • 7 Tips for Kids During Children’s Mental Health Week 4th February Uncategorised

    7 Tips for Kids During Children’s Mental Health Week

    7 Tips for Kids During Children’s Mental Health Week A 60-second speed read. Children’s Mental Health Week runs until Sunday. And we’re sharing seven super tips on how you can help your little cherubs cope with the strains lockdown can place upon their young shoulders. 1) Listen – Ask them…

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  • How SE18/SE28 is Affected by Today’s Stamp Duty Debate 2nd February Uncategorised

    How SE18/SE28 is Affected by Today’s Stamp Duty Debate

    A one-minute news special. They rarely agree about anything, but MPs from different parties were singing from the same hymn sheet during this afternoon’s virtual House of Commons debate around extending the Stamp Duty holiday. The debate was triggered by an online public petition that wants to see a six-month…

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  • We’re Supporting Children’s Mental Health Week in SE18/SE28 2nd February Uncategorised

    We’re Supporting Children’s Mental Health Week in SE18/SE28

    In this 60 second speed read we show our support for a vitally important project which comes with Royal approval. Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW) is running from Monday 1 to Sunday 7 February. The project’s patron, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, launched the event with a special video message.…

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  • HOW TO SPOT AN OVERPRICED HOUSE 1st February Uncategorised

    HOW TO SPOT AN OVERPRICED HOUSE

    To put it simply, buying a home often boils down to the price. There are a few ways you can quickly identify properties which are overpriced, and this knowledge will put you in a better position when you are looking to buy. It could be a refreshing change to find…

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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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