93% sales valuation accuracy
98% sales fee satisfaction
95% lettings valuation accuracy
96% lettings fee satisfaction
Estate agents in Camden, Islington, and Highbury, Hotblack Desiato specialises in handling the sale of residential property and is committed to providing a high quality personal service combined with knowledge and expertise.
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Estate agents in Camden, Islington, and Highbury, Hotblack Desiato specialises in handling the sale of residential property and is committed to providing a high quality personal service combined with knowledge and expertise.
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11th Feb 2022
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17th Dec 2021
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20th Aug 2021
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20th Aug 2021
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Performance Statistics
| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 93% | 98% | £123,000 | £9,995,000 |
| Lettings | 95% | 96% | £330 | £5,300 |
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| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
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| 167 | 4 | 376 | 15 | 61 | 2 | 47 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
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Feb 11,2022
Feb 11,2022
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Stuart Shiers exemplifies professionalism. He never failed to be attentive to my questions and concerns regarding the sale of an inherited property in Islington, especially as an American citizen. Stuart’s expert and knowledgeable advice regarding the UK market and how to price and successfully ...
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Thank you for those glowing comments! We always try to go the extra mile and for our efforts to be recognised in reviews like yours, makes it all worthwhile! ...
Jan 12,2022
Jan 12,2022
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The sales process was longer and more complicated than originally anticipated but the Hotblack Desiato team helped to navigate the situation, and were alway available for meetings and responsive to requests. The service provided was excellent....
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Dec 17,2021
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I live in the north of England and wanted to sell my flat in Islington with the minimum of travel and hassle. Stuart Shiers of Hotblack Desiato was recommended by an estate agent friend. He gave me good realistic advice and drove a difficult sale ...
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Sep 04,2021
Sep 04,2021
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We instructed Hotblack Desiato as we were impressed with Mark Azzopardi. He was very knowledgeable and experienced compared to the others we met. He didn't disappoint once he was instructed!! He moved quickly and efficiently to market the property and conduct the negotiations, and we ...
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Aug 20,2021
Aug 20,2021
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Woeful. Never got back to me despite 4 emails and numerous calls. Why oh why would one let with them...
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Aug 20,2021
Aug 20,2021
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My joint sales process following divorce was complicated and drawn out, due to factors outside the agents control, and I felt Mark went above and beyond what I expected from an estate agent to make things as smooth as possible.
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Jul 22,2021
Jul 22,2021
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My house wasn't easy to sell, but through the two years it took patiently, Mark was wise, patient and considerate. I had been led to believe the later stages were a nightmare, but he guided me through the final weeks with every care.
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Jul 07,2021
Jul 07,2021
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Mark Azzopardi at Hotblack gets my full recommendation. The sale wasn’t easy, a chain, divorced squabbling sellers, HS2, lawyers under terrible pressure due to stamp duty holiday ending, it would have broken lesser people, bu Mark made sure it was kept on track and ...
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Jun 29,2021
Jun 29,2021
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We cannot recommend Hotblack Desiato enough in the purchase of our property. Mark was always straight forward, prompt and honest in an queries we raised . In the middle of the Covid crisis it was so refreshing to deal with an established company who had integrity...
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Jun 22,2021
Jun 22,2021
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We just completed and had an excellent experience with Mark Azzopardi at Hotblack Desiato Camden. Throughout the complete process, Mark has been straightforward, open, friendly and truly helpful. We never felt any pressure and were given all the space and advice needed during the offer ...
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Jun 21,2021
Jun 21,2021
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We contacted Hotblack Desiato because we were interested in a flat for sale that they were managing. Mark Azzopardi got in contact very quickly to follow up on my enquiry and has been the consummate professional throughout a relatively lengthy process (no fault of his). ...
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Jun 17,2021
Jun 17,2021
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We bought our flat in Mornington Crescent bank in 2000 through Hotblack Desiato and rented it since through Hotblack Desiato's lettings department who were professional, helpful and efficient.
This week we completed the sale of the flat with the help of Mark Azzopardi at Hotblack Desiato's ...
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Apr 23,2021
Apr 23,2021
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Having managed my flat in Islington reliably and efficiently for nearly 15 years, I had no hesitation in asking Hotblack Desiato to market and sell it when I put it on the market. In difficult conditions, they found a buyer. Throughout all the period leading up ...
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Mar 30,2021
Mar 30,2021
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I would recommend Mark Azzopardi and the Hotblack Desiato team without hesitation. He is reliable, always responsive and went above and beyond to drive the sale through and insulated us - to the best of his ability - from the legal speed bumps and negotiations. ...
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Jan 12,2021
Jan 12,2021
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Brilliant experience with Hotblack. Hiten was fantastic, kept us updated throughout and felt really supported. Quickest sale ever! Highly recommend....
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Aug 28,2020
Aug 28,2020
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Worked with Josh Fox-Cooper on a home we are leasing. He is extremely professional and helpful. Highly recommend working with him and Hotblack Desiato....
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Jul 13,2020
Jul 13,2020
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We received excellent service from Hotblack, from both Camden office and subsequently Islington office. Phifi Tsannos at Camden office ably dealt with our first buyer for a sale that collapsed due to the effects of lockdown.
Stuart Shiers at Islington, starting with the relaxation of ...
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Jun 02,2020
Jun 02,2020
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Gino has been so helpful throughout our moving process, including handling tricky conversations due to lockdown. Hotblack are definitely the the best estate agents I’ve dealt with in the last 5 year....
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May 30,2020
May 30,2020
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I take the time as I think it is just right to let you know that Gino Gerardo from Hotblack Desiato has been extremely helpful for the conclusion of our renting experience. We found him very professional and approachable at the same time as well ...
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Apr 24,2020
Apr 24,2020
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We initially sought to sell our Islington flat in July 2018. We received excellent advice from Stuart Shiers of Hotblacks. Sadly the market was in a bad state because of the Brexit chaos at the time. We took the flat off the market but were sufficiently ...
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Apr 24, 2020
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I wish all our sales were as straightforward as this one! Your timing first time around was not so good, with the effects Brexit was having on market and economic uncertainty at their height, in 2018. Timing for your your second attempt was was impeccable however, as you found a narrow window post General Election and pre- CV-19 lockdown, when the market was making a strong recovery. Thank you for your kind words, and recommendation. Do drop by to say hello, next time you are in Islington! ...
Apr 15,2020
Apr 15,2020
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The team at Hotblack Desiato in Highbury have been great in helping us find and secure our ideal one bed flat for rent in the area. We worked with Josh, who was very responsive, friendly, and did a great job to ensure the whole process ...
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Apr 15,2020
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Friendly, professional and clear communication throughout has made the whole process very simple, despite the current Coronavirus outbreak. Highly recommend...
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Apr 14,2020
Apr 14,2020
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The second time I have used Hot Black Desiato to sell a property in Canonbury NI. Stuart Shiers was excellent from the outset. Professional, personable and a calming head with good advice when the sale ran into problems. The valuation proved just right and his ...
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Thank you for your positive feedback and recommendation. Achieving repeat business from a client is incredibly rewarding and I am delighted you decided to instruct Hotblack Desiato for a second time! ...
Mar 28,2020
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Great service
Hotblack provided a seamless end-to-end service for letting out my property. They kept me well informed throughout the process and dealt very professionally with all of the unexpected issues that came up along the way.
Thanks to Gino and Josh in particular!...
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Mar 28,2020
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Gino couldn't have been more helpful in finding us a place to rent. He went above and beyond under challenging circumstances, always friendly and quick to respond....
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Feb 27,2020
Feb 27,2020
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Excellent service from Gino - really helped us to find our ideal property, quick and clear communication and helped us to sort everything without any hassle. Will definitely use these agents if looking for property in the area in future
Thanks Gino!...
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Feb 27,2020
Feb 27,2020
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Whether you are after letting, selling or buying you are in the right hands in the Islington area. I have been a customer for a long time, tried them for a variety of services and I have found them to be professional, competitive on fees ...
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Feb 23,2020
Feb 23,2020
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Background //
- Moved to London ?? from Canada ?? with a couple weeks notice for a job too good to pass up.
- Was living out of AirBnBs while I looked for a flat
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- Needless to say the experience of looking for flat in London ...
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Jan 29,2020
Jan 29,2020
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Property management could be better, but in general I had a good experience. I rented a two bedroom flat with a friend for almost two years. We had a few delays with the boiler and the bathroom repairs and I am not exactly sure why ...
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Jan 24,2020
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He was very responsive by e-mail and helpful throughout the home search process. The place he showed me was the one I ultimately rented....
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Tenant Fees
Overall Fees
£0 (inc. VAT), Pay UpfrontFees & 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)
Kindly note that legally, letting agents need to publish information about their tenancy fees, government-approved redress schemes and client money protection schemes on their website and on third party websites (on which agents are listed). For properties to lease/rent in England, agents need to keep this information up to date and precise on allAgents or specify within the property description.
Complaints Procedure
Please visit our website www.hotblack.co.uk or call our office on 020 7226 0160 for our complaints procedure
Last updated at 9:41 AM 01/09/2017 by Stuart Shiers
Best Estate Agent in NW1 
Best Letting Agent in North London 
