How to Spot the Signs of Illegal Subletting Did you know that one in ten tenants admit to illegally subletting their rental property*? The practice is even more common among young people; in a recent survey, 25% of tenants aged 18 to 24 confessed to secretly subletting all or part…
Top Tips to Help You Save for a Mortgage Deposit One of the biggest challenges first-time buyers (FTBs) face is getting a deposit together. Saving a large sum of cash while covering all your living expenses during a cost-of-living crisis is no mean feat. But having a good plan and…
Making a Difference in Hi Residential: Tips for Energy Saving Week Energy Saving Week is taking place from 17 – 23 January. But what is it, and why should you care? Well, it’s a campaign encouraging UK households to become more aware of their energy use. It’s an annual campaign…
Tenant Trends: How to Meet the Demands of Renters Today Whether you’re a first-time investor or an experienced landlord looking to expand your portfolio, it pays to know what tenants want. Understanding current trends in the market will help you fine-tune your rental marketing strategy and ensure that any improvement…
Inside the Buyer’s Mind: Emotional Triggers in the Home-Buying Process We’re estate agents, not mind magicians like Derren Brown, but recently, we’ve been delving into the psychological aspects of home buying. It’s fascinating stuff. For sellers, it can offer invaluable insights, helping them better understand how they (and their estate…
From Blue to Brew: How a Simple Cuppa Can Lift Our Spirits Blue Monday, often labelled as the most challenging day of the year, falls on the third Monday of January. But what exactly makes this day particularly blue? Well, a travel company originally coined the name, and Blue Monday…
Why Guppies Make Good Tenants and How You Can Attract Them If you’re wondering what Guppies are (and we’re not talking about fish here) and what they’ve got to do with the property sector, let us explain. The term ‘Guppies’ refers to tenants in the 18 – 39 age bracket…
TV Property Pros Reveal Their Biggest Mistakes They’ve graced our TV screens for years and made millions buying and selling homes. But, like the rest of us, famous property gurus also make mistakes. From rotten renovation jobs to disappointing deals, here’s a rundown of some of the biggest blunders made…
Interior Design Trends SE18/SE28 Households Can Expect to See in 2024 Is your SE18/SE28 home ripe for a refresh? Are you itching to ditch dated décor and breathe new life into your property? If so, take inspiration from these top interior design trends. Texture Don’t just think about how…
How to Prevent Condensation – A Landlord’s Guide As a landlord, maintaining your property in top condition is paramount. It’s your investment and your tenant’s home. At this time of year, condensation can be an issue. And it can cause mould in your property if ignored. The good news is…
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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…
