100% sales valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
100% lettings valuation accuracy
96% lettings fee satisfaction
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 I would gladly work with him again.
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Hotblack Desiato
67 Parkway
Camden Town,London
Greater London
NW1 7PP
020 7482 2894
Performance statistics
| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 100% | 100% | £395,000 | £1,628,000 |
| Lettings | 100% | 96% | £330 | £2,925 |
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| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
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| 20 | 0 | 74 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Areas covered
- NW1
- Camden
- WC1
- Marylebone
- NW3
- Primrose Hill
- W1
- NW5
- SW3
- NW6
- SW6
- NW8
- W8
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- Sales
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- Block Management
- Surveys
- Conveyancing
- Mortgage Advice
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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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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
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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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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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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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Mar 29,2019
Mar 29,2019
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I highly recommend James Bradley of Hotblack Desiato Camden. Through the entire rental process he has been friendly, professional, highly efficient, and totally honest. On one occasion James took the opportunity to show me his favourite bagel store in the area. On another he gave ...
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Mar 21,2019
Mar 21,2019
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I would like to highlight how helpful and honest agent James Bradley was with us. He made us feel he cared for us and our home search and we felt we could trust his advice, which is sadly not always the case when renting from ...
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Feb 26,2019
Feb 26,2019
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Brian was so courteous and positive when he came to view our property to be sold we immediately felt comfortable with him in our home and, then, in a very dire property market he managed to match us up with a wonderful buyer. Brian was ...
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Thank you so much for your kind words it is very much appreciated. I am glad that you were happy with our service. Kind Regards, Brian ...
Feb 20,2019
Feb 20,2019
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I called Brian about another property explaining what we were looking for. He not only showed us the property I had called about but he said he had a property he thought would interest me. Even though it was no longer being actively marketed Brian ...
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The fees were reasonable especially in light of what was achieved.
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Thank you so much for your review and I am so happy you love your new home! Best wishes, Brian ...
Nov 16,2018
Nov 16,2018
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I should start off by saying I rarely write reviews, but this time I really felt like I had to.
Ripon has been extremely helpful throughout the whole process of finding a flat in Camden to finally settling in. After having heard horror stories about ...
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Sep 12,2018
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
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
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
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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Sep 05,2018
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
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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Apr 20,2018
Apr 20,2018
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My partner and myself had a really good experience with Adam Soraf from Hotblack Desiato, Camden Branch.
He was friendly, experienced and most important very chilled, which made this entire moving experience much less overwhelming then usual.
He was always available to deal with our ...
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Mar 22,2018
Mar 22,2018
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Ripon was very helpful during the whole process of finding myself a new home. He helped with shortlisting, with the viewings, with the offer and its particular conditions, and with unorthodox moving in and moving out dates (he was able to anticipate the move in ...
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Mar 21,2018
Mar 21,2018
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Excellent agency. I was assigned to Ripon , who is one of the most professional and efficient agent I've met. He is very helpful, always available and deal with issues very quickly. I'm very satisfied. I would recommend this agent and agency....
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Mar 14,2018
Mar 14,2018
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Ripon is a very serious and conscientious agent. He is always available to provide informations and help you. He helped us a lot in finding our flat. He asked all of our questions very precisely.
I recommend him strongly....
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Mar 14,2018
Mar 14,2018
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Cannot recommend Hotblack Desiato in Camden highly enough. Friendly, attentive, professional, extremely quick to respond to the few teething problems I've had with my new tenancy. I knew the former tenants of the flat I've rented, and they also spoke very highly about the agency ...
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Feb 07,2018
Feb 07,2018
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I gave Adam a call regarding the add for a studio flat rental in Camden. Big change for me as its the first time I live in the UK. It turned out that it was Adams first day at work. I am very impressed with ...
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Jan 28,2018
Jan 28,2018
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Ripon was excellent to deal with and helped us out immensely with the move up to London. I would definitely be happy to work with him again!...
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Jan 26,2018
Jan 26,2018
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We were getting quite stressed about moving to London until we got in touch with Ripon Danis and everyone at Hotblack Desiato, Parkway. They were up front about any fees that we may incur and any issues with the property. Any questions (of which we ...
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This was our first time, so we cannot compare. We will say that everything was explained and made very easy to understand.
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Jan 26,2018
Jan 26,2018
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I would recommend Ripon to anyone in search of their next property. He made what can be an extremely laborious and complicated process seem effortless....
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Nov 06,2017
Nov 06,2017
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Ripon has been one of the best agents I have come across. He gave an honest and good overview of the contract (I read it later and nothing came as a surprise), helped me move in as soon as was in his power, has been ...
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Nov 01,2017
Nov 01,2017
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I had a very professional and delightful experience with Ripon - he was able to aide me in my selection of flats available and offer good insight. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to move into the Camden area....
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Oct 08,2017
Oct 08,2017
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We had an amazing experience working with Ripon. We needed to find a place we loved on a short timeline, and he made it happen for us. It was our first time moving to London, and he very transparently explained how every step of the ...
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Oct 02,2017
Oct 02,2017
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Ripon was Very helpful and professional during our tenancy creation, and continues to be as such, now that we have moved in....
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Tenant Fees
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Fees and 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 or 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
Variation of Contract - £50 inc VAT
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.
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