The London Landlord’s Guide to Property Access: Rights, Rules and Real Emergencies
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on 6th Jul 2026 It is your property. You own it. Surely you can pop round whenever you like? Not quite. Once a tenant moves in, the rules change. And getting them wrong can land you in serious trouble. Here is a clear guide to what you can and...
To Fix or Not to Fix: What London Home Sellers Really Need to Know
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on 8th Jul 2026 You've decided to sell. Great news. But then you start looking at your home through fresh eyes and suddenly notice the cracked ceiling, the sticky kitchen drawer, the damp patch nobody has mentioned for three years. The question...
From Air Con to Shade Gardens: How Homes Are Adapting to a Changing Climate
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on 10th Jul 2026 Not so long ago, air conditioning in a British home was considered a bit extravagant. Something for hotels, maybe. Or offices. Not for a three-bed semi in our neck of the woods, perhaps. Things have changed. Summers are hotter....
FAO Landlords: Would YOU Rent Your Own Property?
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on 13th Jul 2026 Here's a question every landlord should ask themselves from time to time. Would you be happy to rent your own property? Not as an investor looking at the monthly figures. Not as the owner who already knows every quirk and...
How Home Buyers Have Changed over 10 Years
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on 15th Jul 2026 Think back to 2016. Leicester City were Premier League champions, the iPhone 7 had just been launched, and if your home had a conservatory and a decent kitchen, many buyers were impressed. Fast forward to today. Leicester City's...
Why the Best Agents Tell You the Truth, Even When It’s Hard to Hear
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on 17th Jul 2026 The Conversations That Save Clients Thousands There are some conversations in property that nobody enjoys. Telling a seller their home isn't worth quite as much as they hoped. Explaining to a landlord that spending a little money...
Beat the Rush: Five Jobs Every Landlord Should Book Now
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on 20th Jul 2026 Right now, your rental property is probably behaving itself. Tenants are happy, the sun's out, nothing's leaking. Enjoy it while it lasts, because it usually won't last long. The moment the weather turns, so does everyone's diary....
If It Sounds Too Good to Be True…
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
on 22nd Jul 2026 Selling your home is a big decision, and choosing the right estate agent is one of the most important choices you'll make. Most agents work hard, act professionally and genuinely want the best outcome for their clients. But, like...
How to Choose a Good Removals Company: Tips for London Home Movers
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on 24th Jul 2026 Moving day. Two words that can strike fear into even the calmest of homeowners. Boxes everywhere. Wardrobes that won't fit through doorways. A van running late while the new owners are already waiting for the keys. Here's the good...
What Could the New Prime Minister Mean for London Landlords?
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on 27th Jul 2026 It's been more than a week since Andy Burnham became Britain's new Prime Minister and, after the inevitable political excitement, many landlords are beginning to ask a more practical question. What does this actually mean for me?...
