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Hotblack Desiato have been in operation for over 40 years. Our first office was in Upper Street (N1) in Islington, and over the years, we’ve grown to accommodate the needs of our clients.After the success of our first office, we opened a second in Camden (NW1). This meant we could help homebuyers, sellers and tenants in areas like Primrose Hill, Regent’s Park, Hampstead, Euston, Kentish Town and Tufnell Park. Finally, we expanded our company to Highbury Park (N5), offering property services in Finsbury Park, Highbury, Stroud Green and Lower Holloway.Now, we’re proud to say that we cover almost every area in Zone 2 that’s north of the river and east of Edgware Road – and our team continue to enjoy working with clients from a variety of different areas, with diverse requirements. Our company name often raises a smile, thanks to Douglas Adams using it in his cult novel, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Indeed, we take pride in providing an ‘out of this world’ estate agency experience, and have always striven not just to meet, but exceed expectations.

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There’s a wonderful mix of people living in Highbury, with families and professionals from all backgrounds coming together to create a close knit community. Take your pick of places to eat and drink and revel in the arts and culture on offer here too. While urban and not far from the centre of London, thanks to the many parks and green spaces, Highbury is a great place to live for work and leisure.

Hotblack Desiato - Highbury

Highbury Pharmacy

3 Hamilton Park

Highbury Grange Medical Practice

94 Highbury Park

The Miller Practice

Safedale Pharmacy

The Statham Grove Surgery

C+H Chemist

Atkins Pharmacy

Egerton Pharmacy & Vaccination Clinic

The London Screen Academy

Highbury Fields School

St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Conewood Street Children's Centre

St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Drayton Park Primary School

Gillespie Primary School

Drayton Park

Canonbury

Arsenal Underground

Highbury & Islington Underground

Highbury & Islington

Holloway Road Underground

Finsbury Park Underground

Finsbury Park

Essex Road

Tesco

The Co-operative Group

Waitrose

Sainsburys

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TENANT CHARGESFees &amp; Payments (as permitted under the Tenant Fees Act 2019)Holding Deposit One week’s rentSecurity Deposit 5 weeks rent to £50,000pa or 6 weeks if higherChange of Tenant/sharer £50 inc VAT or reasonable costs if higherFailure to return keys plus cost of changing locks Full replacement costsEarly Termination Re-marketing costs (See below)Variation of Contract £50 inc VAT (see below)LANDLORD CHARGESLetting Service feesLettings and Property Management 18% of rent (15% plus VAT)Extensions or Renewals 12% of rent (10% plus VAT)Lettings and Rent Collection 12% of rent (10% plus VAT)Extensions or Renewals 10% of rent (8.34% plus VAT)Lettings Only 11% of rent (9.16% plus VAT)Extensions or Renewals 9% of rent (7.5% plus VAT)Please NoteLettings Only Fees, Rent Collection Fees and Management Fees are payable for the whole initial letting period in advance and all extensions, renewals, hold overs, new agreements and periodic tenancies during which:a tenant introduced by us occupies the Property; ora person or company introduced by a tenant introduced by us occupies the Property; ora person associated with a tenant introduced by us occupies the Property – see clause 7.2.7 of the Lettings and Management Terms overleaf for the meaning of “associated”; ora tenant introduced by us occupies any other property let by youMiscellaneous FeesTenant/guarantor referencing £36 per tenant/guarantor (£30 plus VAT)Administration fee £180 (£150 plus VAT)Including:TDS Deposit RegistrationAML check (Anti Money Laundering)‘Docusign’ – online document signingArla/Propertymark Assured Shorthold Tenancy ContractRight to Rent Check including follow up for time-limited VisasTenancy Dispute; preparation and submission of evidence to the TDS etc. (only where agent has protected deposit)Service of Legal Notices Section 8 or 21 NoticesCheck in inventory Variable £120-£240 (incl VAT)Checkout inventory Variable £110-£220 (incl VAT)Arranging EPC (10 year duration) £90 including VAT (£75 plus VAT)Gas Safety Certificate (GSR) Annual £80-90 (incl VAT)Electrical installation Condition Report (EICR) £Variable according to the propertyVacant Property Inspection Management Fee £30 (incl VAT) £25 plus VAT per visitAppearance before any court or tribunal £300 including VAT per day (£250 plus VAT)Abortive transaction £300 including VAT (£250 plus VAT)Landlord not proceeding with letting after satisfactory references and contract preparedHMO Licensing or Additional Licensing or Specific Licensing £300 including VAT (£250 plus VAT)Applying for any HMO License on your behalf plus the cost of the licenseAdditional Work £60 per hour (£50 plus VAT)Work not covered specifically in this agreement to be charged at an hourly rate. Minimum fee is £60 including VAT (£50 plus VAT).Member of Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme Ref: C0014148

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Our estate agent was Gino Gerardo, who was professional as well as nice and caring! He first gave us good recommendations in the area, then accompanied us through the process without pressuring us too much, and finally helped us have our extra contract requests accepted by the landlord.

Great estate agents. They made the whole process of renting my new flat really smooth, and were available to answer  my (MANY) questions at all times.
They have even followed up with me to check that everything is still good with the flat.
Will definitely recommend and use again if I move again.

The experience with Hotblack Desiato was a very positive one. I dealt predominantly with Diriye who answered any queries quickly. I've also dealt with Abdullah via e-mail who helped get something fixed in the flat quite quickly and easily. Very professional and attentive. Would definitely recommend.

Very helpful team at Hotblack Desiato from early stages in putting in our best offer through securing a place, referencing checks and post-lease agreement. Frequently checked in on progress and offered assistance, made it a very smooth process especially moving from the US.

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