The Team @ Leslie & Co

You might think that estate agents just sell houses. But there’s much more to it than that. When you’re selling your home, a good estate agent will look out for your interests every step of the way. A recent story in the press...

Many landlords assume that if a tenant damages a property, the deposit automatically covers it. In reality, it doesn’t work like that. When a deposit dispute reaches adjudication, the burden of proof sits almost entirely with...

“Off-market” selling of a home sounds sophisticated. Private. Exclusive. The sort of thing many homeowners assume wealthy or well-connected sellers do. But in reality, an off-market sale can either be a sensible strategy that...

This week, we'll look at the difference between let-only and fully managed letting services. And we’ll also explore the added benefit of fully managed options now that the Renters' Rights Act is in place. Let only and fully...

The auto-renewal trap Many landlords take out insurance when they first let a property and then barely look at it again. The policy renews, the premium gets paid, and life moves on, which is understandable. But it's worth asking...

Why the Early Days Matter Speak to almost any experienced estate agent, and they will tell you the same thing: the first two weeks after a property launches are usually the most important part of the entire sales process. What...

Big congrats. You’re in the market to buy a new home. Here’s what you need to know about proof of funds and when you really need it. What is proof of funds? Proof of funds is some evidence, ideally in writing, that you can...

A void period is the time between one tenant moving out and another moving in. Most landlords understand that an empty property means lost rent. But many underestimate just how far the costs can spread. Let’s take a closer look....

Having an offer accepted on your home can feel like the hard part is over. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. While many sales progress smoothly to completion, a significant number fall through before contracts are...

The new pet rules are one of the big changes in the Renters' Rights Act in England. Here we'll explain what they mean for landlords. The new rules in a nutshell Tenants now have the right to request a pet. Landlords can only...