The Leslie & Co blog

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s worth remembering that buying a home is rarely a purely logical decision. Buyers don’t just like a property. They fall for it. Deep emotions are usually involved. And just like...

Most tenancies that end up ‘nightmarish’ don’t start badly. It’s a bit like a suspense film. Everything seems fine at first. The tenant looks great. The property is in good shape. The paperwork is signed. Everyone expects...

A common perception of estate agents is that we talk too much. That we’re pushy and brash. That we tell people what they want to hear. Maybe some do. But the really good agents (including us, we’d like to think) don’t. We...

Breaking News …. Bank Rate Held at 3.75% …. Here’s What You Need to Know Ask most people what the Bank Rate (commonly known as the interest rate) means to them and you’ll probably get the same answer. What? Or maybe, err?...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...