FAO: Landlords – How to Banish the Blue Monday Blues
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 19th Jan 2026 Blue Monday is often described as the most miserable day of the year. It usually falls on the third Monday in January, that’s today if you are reading this on January 19, 2026. It’s the perfect ‘misery storm’ when dark...
The Human Side of London’s Property Market
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 21st Jan 2026 There are loads of property buzzwords and phrases used to describe what’s happening (or not) in the property market. Such as: Hot markets. Cool markets. Booms. Busts. Slowdowns. But there’s something far more consistent at...
How to Move House Without Killing or Divorcing Anyone
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 22nd Jan 2026 Originally published as an advertorial in the January 2026 issue of Ealing Living Magazine. Rethinking Home Moves in a System Designed for Collapse A System That Accepts Failure as Normal Every year in England and Wales, around...
Estate Agents Are Overvaluing On Your Street...and You Deserve to Know Why
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 22nd Jan 2026 Originally published as an advertorial in the December 2025 issue of Ealing Living Magazine. We’ve all seen those letters: “We’re valuing on your street!” Or the even more tired: “Mr and Mrs Smith have just missed out on...
How to Cope with ‘Moving’ Emotions: Tips for London Movers
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 23rd Jan 2026 Moving home is often about starting a new chapter in your life. But it can also be hard and stressful. Because moving is not just about packing up your physical stuff, it’s about packing up your emotions too. Here are our top...
What Every First-Time Renter in London Should Know
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 26th Jan 2026 Renting your first home is exciting, but it’s not just about picking up the keys and unpacking boxes. There are a few key points to consider before signing on the dotted line. This article will help you feel prepared, informed,...
The ‘Secret’ Sixth Sense Every Seller Needs
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 28th Jan 2026 When people start thinking about selling a home, they often focus on price, timing, their finances and the current property market climate. But buying and selling property is also profoundly shaped by something as old as time...
Know Your ‘Stuff’ When Arranging a Mortgage
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 30th Jan 2026 In this handy article, we’ll explain how to get a mortgage in a simple, no-pressure, easy-to-understand way (we hope). First, work out your budget Knowing what you can afford to repay is an absolute must. Rough figures will do...
FAO: London Landlords: Is it Tenant Trouble or Neighbour Noise?
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 2nd Feb 2026 Few things unsettle landlords more than a steady stream of complaints from a neighbour about a tenant. These can be around things like noise, inconsiderate parking, and rubbish. Or the catch-all ‘Anti-social behaviour.” When...
Why Clean London Homes Sell Better
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 4th Feb 2026 It’s one of the most common questions sellers ask when preparing to move: Does getting a home professionally cleaned actually help it sell? At first glance, the answer feels obvious. Of course, clean homes sell better. But the...
