Our Story

Our Story

The Love Living team is built on trust, experience and integrity.

Co-owners David Sipple and Max Whatley have managed over 3000 property moves between them. They are end-to-end advisors, negotiators and property ambassadors. They pride themselves on having the highest acumen in property, finance, culture, people, and lifestyle — ensuring every transaction is a memorable one for their clients as customer experience is key to their success. The appeal of an agency that was bolder in not just the way it looked, but how it operated both behind the scenes, and in the art of the deal, drove them to create Love Living Hackney and provide the customer experience they do today.

Our People

A company is only as good as its team… And we are excellent.

Our goal is to bring together a group of creative and talented people who are kind, resourceful and truly have your needs at heart. Individually, they are excellent, but together we shine.

Max Whatley

Max Whatley - Co Founder

 

Max has over 20 years of property industry experience and launched Love Living Hackney with David after working closely together for a decade. Having lived and worked in Hackney since 2001, Max’s local knowledge is one of his key assets. Relationship building and rapport are at his core and enable him to build a full understanding of his clients needs. His calm, level-headed and professional approach has led to a huge history of property moves in Hackney. He prides himself on understanding the ever-changing landscape of property marketing technology and embraces the impact of social media on the industry.

Max is passionate about Hackney's vibrant food scene and is often out sampling one of the local restaurants.

Local favourite - Elliots on the corner of Mare Street and Westgate Street.

07768 062 596
max@loveliving.uk

 

David Sipple

David Sipple - Co Founder

 

David co-founded Love Living Hackney with Max in 2022. Throughout David’s 17-year estate agency journey, the appeal of an agency that was bolder in not just the way it looked, but how it operated both behind the scenes, and in the art of the deal, drove him then and still does today. Loving the property market and working with people are a huge influence in his success and he welcomes the opportunity to change the perception of the sleazy estate agent with his forward thinking, frank, and honest approach.

Experienced in the deal and quick to react, David constantly has you and your property move front of mind. It’s his ability to push the boundaries on what can be done and what shouldn’t be, as to why David has fast become one of the most popular property specialists within the borough.

Local favourite – Broadway Market on Saturdays is a must.

07958 401 990
david@loveliving.uk

 

Fees

Refundable Holding deposit - Capped at 1 weeks rent

Security Deposit - Capped at 5 weeks rent for annual rental under £50,000, or 6 weeks rent for annual rental over £50,000

Rent - The agreed monthly rent

Changes to tenancy - Capped at £50 inc VAT

Early termination charge - Not exceeding the landlord’s financial losses

Late payment of rent - Interest of 3% above BoE base rate for each day the rent is late, once it is 14 days overdue

Replacement keys - Reasonable costs or give the tenant the option to purchase themselves

Utilities, council tax, communication services, TV Licence etc - Tenants own responsibility unless otherwise stated in contract

Client Money Protection Scheme Membership details - The law requires your membership details

Property Redress Scheme Membership details - The law requires your membership details