Are you planning to sell your home in the new year? Here’s a checklist to help you prepare for your next move. Have you got an exciting plan for 2023? A move to a bigger home to accommodate your growing family? Or perhaps you want to downsize and start afresh…
As a landlord, you might have invested in property for additional income; maybe it’s a way to save for your future, or perhaps you’re an accidental landlord and had to rent your property out due to a change in circumstances. Whatever the reason, it’s a safe bet that you want…
So, you’re selling your home. You’re looking for the highest price and crossing your fingers for a smooth sale. But is the greatest offer always the best choice? Well, we wouldn’t be writing this if the answer was yes. Unfortunately, the biggest offer won’t always be the best and there…
For most people, Christmas is a blissful time, a chance to unwind with family and friends and recharge the batteries. But if you’re a landlord, you can’t ever completely relax, can you? There’s always a possibility that something could go awry at your rental property. A pipe could burst, the…
Mortgages are dull. Let’s be honest. They’re huge commitments, they’re complicated to arrange and in the current climate, it’s understandable if the thought of a mortgage gets you a bit jittery. Putting rising interest rates to one side (easier said than done) and ignoring the doom and gloom news we’ve…
Here are ten ways to prevent a minor mishap or major disaster at your rental property this winter. For many people, winter really is the most wonderful time of the year, a chance to crunch through frosty fields, make the perfect snow angel or snuggle up by the fire. But…
If you’re looking to market your home, read on to find out what’s hot and what’s not in the property world. Forget trend forecasters and property commentators; if it’s insight into housing trends that you want, turn your attention to estate agents. As agents spend so much time looking around…
A property portfolio is a great way to generate income and build yourself a tidy retirement nest egg. But there’s more to it than shaking hands with new tenants and waiting for the rent to roll in. You need robust systems and a professional attitude to protect your investment and…
Energy is a hot topic. From price hikes to conserving energy, every day there seems to be a new thing to think about. And now, research has shown that being more energy efficient could even bump up the value of your home. Boiler company BOXT found that increasing the EPC…
Having fun is important, no matter how old you are. But how can you enjoy yourself without breaking the bank? Now the cold weather has set in, we’re all stuck at home after a blazing hot summer of being out and about. And if you’ve got kids, you’ll know the…
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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…
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…
