The Leslie & Co blog

One of the biggest challenges first-time buyers (FTBs) face is getting a deposit together. Saving a large sum of cash while covering all your living expenses during a cost-of-living crisis is no mean feat. But having a good plan...

Did you know that one in ten tenants admit to illegally subletting their rental property? The practice is even more common among young people; in a recent survey, 25% of tenants aged 18 to 24 confessed to secretly subletting all...

Energy Saving Week is taking place from 17 – 23 January. But what is it, and why should you care? Well, it’s a campaign encouraging UK households to become more aware of their energy use. It’s an annual campaign started in...

Have you been considering selling your house in Ealing, Northfields & Hanwell? With the current state of the housing market, it's a question on many people's minds. But before you make any decisions, it's crucial to look at the...

We’re estate agents, not mind magicians like Derren Brown, but recently, we’ve been delving into the psychological aspects of home buying. It’s fascinating stuff. For sellers, it can offer invaluable insights, helping them...

Whether you’re a first-time investor or an experienced landlord looking to expand your portfolio, it pays to know what tenants want. Understanding current trends in the market will help you fine-tune your rental marketing...

Blue Monday, often labelled as the most challenging day of the year, falls on the third Monday of January. But what exactly makes this day particularly blue? Well, a travel company originally coined the name, and Blue Monday is...

They’ve graced our TV screens for years and made millions buying and selling homes. But, like the rest of us, famous property gurus also make mistakes. From rotten renovation jobs to disappointing deals, here’s a rundown of...

If you’re wondering what Guppies are (and we’re not talking about fish here) and what they’ve got to do with the property sector, let us explain. The term ‘Guppies’ refers to tenants in the 18 – 39 age bracket who see...

As the new year begins, many homeowners may find themselves feeling discouraged if their property has been on the market for an extended period of time without any success. However, the start of a new year can also bring a renewed...