The Leslie & Co blog

Let's look at what's happening in the property market at the end of January 2025. And ask, is now a good time to buy or sell? In 2024 the property market ended on a positive note. The Bank of England interest rate reductions in...

Cryptocurrencies are said to be the currencies of the future. Here we’ll ask can you (and should you) buy or sell property using crypto? What is a cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrencies have been around for years. However, with...

Getting the rent right is a must for all landlords. Here we'll look at how to assess if the time is right to raise the rent on your investment property. So let's deal with the question: Should you raise your rent in 2025? We...

Rain, more rain, flooding, snow, cold weather, the last couple have weeks has been a barrage of weather fronts. So much so that last week, 119 flood warnings had been issued by The Environment Agency as well as 193 flood alerts....

Severe weather seems to be on the rise, and right now, we’re bang in the middle of winter storm season. Here are three tips to help protect your home and keep you and your family safe. 1. Stock up on the basics While no one...

When winter arrives in Ealing, so do the challenges that come with snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, or tenant, protecting your property during the colder months is essential to avoiding...

With rising labour and materials costs, is it now more cost-effective to move rather than renovate? There’s one question that millions of homeowners have asked themselves over the years: should I move or improve? While both...

As we step into 2025, the UK property market faces a pivotal year shaped by evolving economic conditions and shifting buyer trends. The latest Zoopla House Price Index for December 2024 highlights key movements in property values,...

Letting yields are the lifeblood of successful property investing. Here we’ll look at why it’s so important to understand yields. What is meant by letting yield? Yield is a simple way of calculating the financial return you...

According to experts, the year's most depressing day is coming soon. Here are some tips to help you banish the 'Blue Monday' blues. When is Blue Monday 2025? Blue Monday is the third Monday of every new year. This year it's on the...