Why You Should Understand Your Buyer’s Position before Agreeing a Deal
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
It’s an exciting moment when a buyer puts a good offer on the table. After all your hard work to prepare your Ealing home for sale, it feels like everything is finally falling into place. But before you agree a price in a rush...
Protecting Your Ealing Property: Security Steps for Landlords
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
When summer arrives, the issue of property security becomes even more relevant for landlords in Ealing. The summer months provide more opportunity for thieves to take advantage of longer days, open windows and doors, and vacant...
What's Driving The Record House Prices? Insights From Rightmove Index
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Rightmove has just released its latest Rightmove House Price Index, which gives key insights into what is happening in the UK property market. Their findings show that the UK has seen an unprecedented surge in asking prices,...
Home Hacks From Around The World
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
In this context, a hacker isn’t a teenager sitting in a darkened room hunched over a computer and creating digital mischief. For the uninitiated, a ‘hack’ is a clever shortcut that saves time, money and hassle. We can learn...
Understanding Freehold vs. Leasehold vs. Flying Freehold
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Understanding the various property tenures in Ealing is helpful for homebuyers in making informed decisions. In a world where jargon often replaces plain talking, this article demystifies the terms freehold, leasehold and flying...
How to Perfectly Price Your Rental Property in Ealing
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Setting the correct rental price for your property in Ealing is essential to attract the best tenants and maximise the return on your investment. Too high, and you won’t get that all-important awareness and interest. Too low,...
Revealed: The Top 5 Property Styles Loved by Home-buyers According to Rightmove
5 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
For many homebuyers, the style of the property plays a significant role in the decision-making when buying a property. According to Rightmove, Victorian homes remain the most searched-for property style on their website. But can...
Discover Our Area’s Roots This Local History Month
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
May is Local History Month, making it an ideal time to dive into the history of our area - Ealing. Researching local history increases our understanding of our surroundings, strengthens community ties and gives people an...
How Do First-Time Buyers in Ealing Compare with the Rest of the World?
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Getting on the housing ladder in the UK is no easy feat, with property prices and inflation meaning it can take first-time buyers (FTBs) years to save the deposit for their first home. As a result, the average age of an FTB in...
What Keeps Ealing Landlords Awake at Night? The Number One Lettings Challenge Revealed
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Could it be maintenance and repairs? Or maybe it’s worrying about the rent being paid on time? If you answered one of the above, thanks for playing, but you’re mistaken. The biggest challenge Ealing landlords currently face is...