The Team @ Leslie & Co

Is your home taking longer to sell than you'd like? It's possible that your listing has gone stale. Here are some ideas for reviving a stale property listing. Give your home a lift Chances are that when you first listed your...

July is National Picnic Month, so why not get out there for a picnic or three? Here are some ideas to make your picnics extra special this summer. 1. Think outside the (lunch) box While there’s nothing wrong with a park or a...

Over a third of home insurance flood claims occur between June and August, according to insurer Aviva.* Here’s how landlords can prepare for the risk of flooding. Many people associate flooding with the colder seasons, but...

The financial watchdog is asking whether mortgage rules should be more flexible to help older buyers, the self-employed and reliable renters get on the property ladder. UK society has changed dramatically over the past decade....

As we find ourselves in the vibrant month of July, homeowners across the UK might be contemplating a major decision: whether to sell their property. With the summer sun shining and longer days encouraging potential buyers to...

Protect your home and possessions by stepping up security before you go on holiday. Whether you plan to spend your summer holiday lying on a beach or strolling around a sophisticated city, there’s one thing you don’t want to...

Owning a buy-to-let can be a challenge, especially in the current market. If you're looking for a letting agent to help you let or manage your property successfully, here's how to find the very best one. Firstly, do they work in...

New housing market data indicates that buyer interest is increasing, while prices remain resilient. Industry analysts had plenty of numbers to crunch last month, with the Bank of England and property portal Zoopla releasing...

The fallout from this week’s BBC Panorama TV show continues to ripple through the estate agency industry and among the public. If you haven’t watched the programme, it featured a reporter going undercover for six weeks to...

This month is Plastic Free July all around the world. The aim is to encourage ordinary people to cut their use of plastic to help the environment. Here are some easy ways you can join in Plastic Free July. 1. Avoid single-use...