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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | 4 | 376 | 15 | 61 | 2 | 47 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
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- Sales
- Lettings
- Block Management
- Surveys
- Conveyancing
- Mortgage Advice
- Home Builder
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Sep 13,2018
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Really impressed with the efficiency and above and beyond attitude of Stephen and Daniel.
I've never had such a positive experience with Estate Agents in London like I have done with Stephen and Daniel. Would definitely recommend HotBlack....
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Sep 13,2018
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Professional, open, fast moving, transparent. Exactly what we needed when moving in with a tight time frame. Would definitely recommend to all....
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Sep 13,2018
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Given we only had a few days to sign the lease and vacate our current property they were very helpful with making sure it all went smoothly for us....
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Fees were very reasonable and much lower than other agencies i was dealing with at the time
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Sep 13,2018
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Found Hotblack to provide great service, they are efficient and act as a good intermediary between tenant and landlord. Process was very smooth. Would recommend...
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Sep 12,2018
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Ripon was a great help when my girlfriend and I were attempting to find a flat in Camden. After spending ages looking in different parts of London Ripon showed us the perfect place straight away and helped us to smoothly go through the process of ...
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Sep 09,2018
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Ripon was highly professional and helpful throughout the whole of process. He was very quick to respond to any of our query's and aided with any issues we had. I would definitely work with Ripon and Hotblack Desiato again in the future!...
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Sep 09,2018
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Ripon has been a great agent and very professional. He has been outstanding in all our contact with him. Sean...
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Sep 06,2018
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Ripon helped us along the entire journey and was generally very easy going. The biggest factor for me was that he was timely and punctual!!! Having had a couple bad experiences with other agents I can say Ripon delivered on each of his promises and ...
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No fees which was amazing
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Sep 05,2018
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I first dealt with Hot Black Desiato when we rented out our studio flat. After meeting pretty much every agent on Upper Street, Hot Black offered to get the best rental income for the best fees, an offer which they met. Their management of the ...
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The fees were the most competitive of the agents we met with on Upper Street. They were clearly explained & there were no hidden charges.
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Sep 05, 2018
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Hamish, thank you for taking the trouble to leave a review. I am delighted at how you see we compare with the competition! Best of luck for the future. ...
Sep 05,2018
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Ripon was very reliable and helpful throughout the entire process. My case was slightly unusual however Ripon made the move simple for everybody involved through his clarity and attentiveness. I would recommend Ripon for anybody looking for a stress free experience....
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Sep 05,2018
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Really helpful in securing our contract and guiding us through the process. I would definitely recommend him and use him again!...
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Sep 03,2018
Sep 03,2018
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Stuart was the first agent I came across who didn't seem intent on artificially inflating the proposed price to get my business. He found me a buyer incredibly quickly, and promptly helped iron out the couple of minor issues I had prior to exchange. I ...
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Stuart was realistic about the proposed fee, and content to negotiate.
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Sep 04, 2018
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Thank you, Riccardo, for your comments and for recommending Hotblack Desiato to your friend! ...
Aug 31,2018
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Hiten was a fantastic estate agent and helped keep everything moving throughout the whole process. Would highly recommend his services. Thanks again....
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Aug 31,2018
Aug 31,2018
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Our agent was friendly and efficient, we heard back from him very fast and we are happy with the contract we got....
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Aug 25,2018
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Staff always quick to respond and happy to help. Committed to getting the job done and efficient overall. Would recommend....
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Aug 25,2018
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There was no fuss and they found an excellent tenant after only one vewing. Contract was quickly prepared and signed....
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Aug 17,2018
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Stuart kept me updated throughout the process, was extremely responsive to all my emails and when we had some issues to be resolved he was extremely helpful in communicating with the seller to get outstanding items pushed through. In what turned out to be a ...
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Aug 20, 2018
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Thanks for your kind comments. We understand that buying a home can be a daunting experience when complications arise. Communication is key to maintaining confidence, and i am delighted that your patience paid off and it all worked out for you eventually! ...
Aug 16,2018
Aug 16,2018
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My previous experience with London estate agents has been that they have been slippery, untrustworthy, unrealistic and in some cases downright dishonest. Stuart at HD was the exact opposite. Transparent; clear communicator; facilitative. He actually added value to the transaction. Delighted to recommend, as a ...
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Aug 08,2018
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We recently sold our property through Hotblack in Islington and have only praise for the skilled way in which the team handled the whole process from end to end. I have no hesitation in recommending them should you be in the market to sell....
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The fees are reasonable for the level of service recieved
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Aug 07,2018
Aug 07,2018
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Having not dealt with any estate agents for about 6 years, I was expecting the worst when I started looking at properties to buy in Islington earlier this year. Hotblack Desiato stood out for being highly knowledgeable about the local area, straightforwardly honest (a pleasant surprise!) ...
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None (no agent's fees on the purchase side).
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Aug 06,2018
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I couldn't have been happier with the service I received from both Hiten and Mark. Incredibly efficient and always available to answer queries. Hiten in particular made the experience of buying my new flat really straightforward and was ready to help at every point. I ...
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Jul 25,2018
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George and Josh have provided a fantastic service in re-letting our flat. We live abroad so their help has been particularly crucial, and they've made the process really easy for us. They've been great in helping us to identify what work was needed on the ...
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The fees have been very reasonable
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Jul 25,2018
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George Papanastasiou has been outstanding.
I found him to be extremely helpful, very friendly with a professional approach.
The best agent in town by miles....
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Jul 17,2018
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George has been brilliant throughout the process. He has always come back to us in a timely manner when we've had questions and always been on hand. We can't reccomend him enough!!!!...
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Jul 15,2018
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HotBlack were one of the few agents in Islington that sent us properties that met our criteria and kept in touch with us over the course of a few weeks.
They were helpful and flexible when we had a few issues with the referencing and ...
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Jul 12,2018
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Dealing with George has been an absolute pleasure. He's professional and responsive from start to finish, we're happy with how our negotiation went....
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Jul 10,2018
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V positive experience and a v successful sale. As an independent agent Hotblack were a real relief after dealing with one of the corporate agents. Worked hard to sell it, good comms, straightforward, listened and followed through, stayed in touch throughout the process....
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Competitive.
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Jul 11, 2018
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Many thanks for your comments, Tom. It is a tough market. Thanks for your patience. Perseverance paid off! ...
Jul 08,2018
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Jessica has been incredibly helpful throughout the rental process - she is always very responsive, courteous and eager to please. Thanks for all your help, Jess!...
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Jul 05,2018
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My husband and I are quite happy with the service provided.
Both Daniel and Stephen were available when we needed and prompt on our requests....
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Jul 04,2018
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Daniel and Stephen are both incredibly responsive and accommodating to our needs. Have both consistently replied to requests and questions within a working day, and remain professional while doing so....
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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 
