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  • 9 Tips to Boost Your Chances of a Winter Property Sale in Plumstead/Woolwich 7th March Uncategorised

    9 Tips to Boost Your Chances of a Winter Property Sale in Plumstead/Woolwich

    The cold winds are blowing, and frost is on the ground. The dark nights are upon us, the heating is on, and woolly hats are at the ready. Love it or hate it, winter is here, and our thoughts start to turn to the festivities and then the weeks beyond.…

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  • Tips for Managing Your Child’s Return to School 5th March Uncategorised

    Tips for Managing Your Child’s Return to School

    Tips for Managing Your Child’s Return to School In this two-minute read, we look at how parents in SE18/SE28 can help their children adjust to being back in the classroom. After many long and draining weeks of learning from home, children across the UK are finally returning to school. While…

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  • Five Things We Can’t Wait to Do When Lockdown Ends 26th February Uncategorised

    Five Things We Can’t Wait to Do When Lockdown Ends

    Five Things We Can’t Wait to Do When Lockdown Ends We list the five simple things we’re looking forward to when lockdown lifts in this two-minute read. With the end to lockdown now in sight, it’s impossible not to think excitedly ahead to spring and summer. We know we won’t…

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  • Kindness is Contagious So Share the Love This Week 19th February Uncategorised

    Kindness is Contagious So Share the Love This Week

    Kindness is Contagious So Share the Love This Week In this two-minute read, we look at how a simple random act of kindness can start a tsunami of positive vibes. Many people are going through a dark time right now, but there is a way you could make at least…

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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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  • 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 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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  • Four Reasons to Be Cheerful in SE18/SE28 Today 29th January Uncategorised

    Four Reasons to Be Cheerful in SE18/SE28 Today

    In this two-minute read, we bring you four news stories to lift your spirits and make you smile.  You can’t lose if you snoozeIf you often nod off mid-afternoon, we have good news – a new study suggests napping can sharpen your mind and help ward off dementia. A survey…

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  • Bored in SE18/SE28? These four facts show It could be worse 28th January Uncategorised

    Bored in SE18/SE28? These four facts show It could be worse

    STARTS This article discovers there are levels to lockdown boredom and shares with you the World’s most boring museum, film, town, and date. A surprisingly interesting 3-minute read. At Hi Residential we’re an optimistic bunch and see the lockdown across SE18/SE28 as being safe at home rather than stuck indoors.…

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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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