The Leslie & Co blog

Spring is a great time to put your property on the market. If you’re thinking of selling this spring, now is the time to start planning. Here are some practical things you can do this week. Jobs to do outside Problems like dodgy...

A rise in the number of landlords taking out buy-to-let mortgages shows that the market fundamentals in the lettings sector remain strong. As Chief Commercial Officer of buy-to-let lender Fleet Mortgages, Steve Cox is a numbers...

With the rising cost of living and economic uncertainty, more homeowners in Ealing are reassessing their housing needs and financial priorities. Downsizing – moving to a smaller, more manageable home – has become an...

If you told 18-year-old me that one day I'd be running my own estate agency, I'd have laughed and poured you another pint. That’s because my career began, quite literally, behind a bar—serving drinks, cracking jokes, and...

New plans to speed up the conveyancing process have been announced. Let’s look at what they involve and if they will deliver. We live in a digital age where banking and investing online are the norm. But it’s a very different...

Most tenancies run smoothly. But when a tenancy goes wrong, it can go very wrong. Conducting a regular property check is one way to head off problems. Why should you inspect your rental? An inspection of your rental is an...

With the online market for second-hand clothes booming, here’s how you can turn unwanted items in your wardrobe into cash. Selling second-hand items online is big business in the UK, with a quarter of Brits using digital...

The Stamp Duty deadline, March 31 2025, is a significant date for those buying a house, especially if you're looking to take advantage of temporary reliefs or avoid extra costs. It’s important to know exactly when this deadline...

Choosing the right location for your new home is as crucial as finding the perfect house itself. While a stunning property might initially capture your heart, its location has a lasting impact on your overall lifestyle, daily...

There are certain milestones in your life when you should consider making a will or updating your existing one – and buying a home is one of them. Why you should make a will Making a will is the best way of ensuring that your...