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Top Tips for Successful Property Inspections
Inspections are a key part of managing a tenancy so it’s imperative that landlords get them right. Here are some top tips to ensure landlords don’t miss a thing. A two-minute read. We’ve all heard the horror stories about nightmare tenants who trash a rental property, leaving the landlord up…
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The Interior Styles That Buyers Love – And Are Willing to Pay Thousands for
This two-minute read explains how to nail the must-have looks that could push up the price of your home. Here at Hi Residential, we’ve been telling our clients for years to ditch the clutter and get the décor spot on to secure a top sale. Well now a survey has…
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Top Tips for Finding the Best Tenant
The secret to a smooth-running tenancy is good tenants. Here’s how to find them. A two-minute read. There are few guarantees in life, but we promise you this: let your property to a bad tenant, and your job as a landlord will get much more complicated. Expect to be out…
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Don’t Try This at Home: Three of the Dumbest TikTok DIY Hacks
The DIY hacks you see on TikTok may be entertaining to watch, but they can also be dumb and even downright dangerous. A three-minute read. TikTok is awash with amateur handymen and women dishing out tips, but just how practical and accurate is this advice? When confused.com asked an expert…
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Tips for Marketing Your Home to Families
This two-minute read looks at how to ensure your home appeals to buyers looking for a family home. When it comes to devising a marketing strategy to sell your home, the first step is establishing your target buyer. For example, if you’re selling a slick, minimalist penthouse studio, there’s no…
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Bright Ideas: The Best New Household Gadgets
Bright Ideas: The Best New Household Gadgets Save time and stress by investing in these four gadgets for your home. A three-minute read. The world’s richest entrepreneurs may be obsessed with building fancy spaceships, but we’re more interested in tech that makes everyday life easier. Thankfully, there is an array…
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Downsizers: What Do They Want in a Property?
What do downsizers, a growing force in the housing market, want? Check out this two-minute read to find out. Downsizers are emerging as increasingly influential players in the property market, with a growing number of over-55s selling up and buying less expensive properties. Last year, 181,000 people downsized* –…
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Landlords Don’t Be Fooled, Why Guaranteed Rent Isn’t Always the Answer
As a busy landlord juggling a portfolio of multiple properties, you might be thinking about ways to reduce your workload or secure a regular income. Have you been enticed by promises of guaranteed rent? Guaranteed rental schemes or rent-to-rent (R2R, not R2D2) schemes are growing in popularity. But hold on…
