How to Avoid Garden Disputes at Your London Rental
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 24th Mar 2025 Ensure everything stays rosy with your tenants by following these simple garden maintenance strategies. A garden can be a real drawcard at a rental property, helping to attract and keep good quality tenants. But garden maintenance...
Three Ideas to Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space This Spring
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 21st Mar 2025 Whether you have a cosy courtyard or a spacious garden, here are three ways to spruce up your outdoor space this spring. With the arrival of spring, now’s the time to get your garden ready for the joys of alfresco living. By...
Buying vs Renting: Is it Time to Make the Switch?
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 20th Mar 2025 Navigating the Ealing property market is a significant challenge, particularly for first-time buyers. The crucial question often arises: should you buy or rent? As housing prices shift and rental costs differ depending on...
Thinking of Buying or Selling in Ealing? Here’s How the Interest Rate Decision Affects You
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 20th Mar 2025 The Bank of England (BoE) has opted to hold its base interest rate at 4.5% in today’s announcement, a move that will influence the property market in Ealing over the coming months. The base rate has a direct impact on mortgage...
How to Guarantee Great Property Photos That Will Impress Buyers
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 19th Mar 2025 Don’t sabotage your property sale with poor quality marketing photos. Follow these steps to ensure buyers browsing the web see your home at its best. A whopping 98% of buyers kickstart their home search by scrolling through...
Rental Fraud Affects 5,000 People in a Year – New Report
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 18th Mar 2025 New Home Office figures show there were 5,000 reported cases of rental fraud last year, alongside losses of £9 million. Here’s how tenants and landlords can protect themselves. With new figures revealing the scale of rental...
Fun Outdoor Activities to Try in London This Spring
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 14th Mar 2025 Make the most of the start of spring by trying a new outdoor activity. As we wave goodbye to winter and welcome in spring (which officially starts next week), now’s the time to get out into the great outdoors. Here are three...
Fall-Throughs–Why They Happen, How to Avoid Them
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 12th Mar 2025 How can sellers minimise the risk of their property sale falling through? Here are some tips for keeping your sale on track. What exactly is a fall-through? A fall-through is a situation where typically a buyer has agreed to buy...
Apartment vs House: What's the Best Choice for You?
5 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 12th Mar 2025 Buying a property in Ealing can be one of the most exciting and important decisions you'll ever make. With a variety of choices available, determining whether to go for a flat or a house is often the initial hurdle. Both options...
Spring Garden Staging: How to Impress Buyers Before They Step Inside
5 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 12th Mar 2025 As the days grow longer and flowers begin to bloom, spring presents the perfect opportunity to refresh your Ealing home’s exterior and make a lasting first impression on potential buyers. A well-staged garden can significantly...