The Leslie & Co blog

Are you playing host to family and friends at home in Ealing, Northfields or Hanwell this year? If so, why not make this most wonderful time of the year a little less wasteful? By following a few simple steps, you can eat, drink...

There’s no doubt that 2023 was challenging for the private rental sector, but looking ahead, landlords have plenty of reasons to be cheerful. While no one knows precisely what will happen in 2024, economists believe interest...

The Danes are a contented bunch, with the nation regularly topping global happiness surveys (yes, they really are a thing). This year, for example, Denmark finished second in the World Happiness Report, while the Brits languished...

If you’re mulling over a move next year, you’ve probably thought of many scenarios, dreams and potential headaches. This includes things like: How will I get the best price for my home? Where are the catchment areas for the...

Landlords are often portrayed as Grinch-like characters. Devoid of fun, lacking humanity and relentlessly greedy. In our experience, working with dozens of landlords across Ealing, Northfields, & Hanwell, this Scrooge stereotype...

If you’ve decided to put your Ealing, Northfields, & Hanwell home on the market in 2024, then there’s one burning question you need to ask yourself. When should I list my property? You may have heard that spring is the best...

Christmas is a time of magic, joy, and excitement. It's a time for making memories and celebrating with loved ones. However, when you are in the midst of moving to a new home during the festive season, it can be easy to get...

A family gathering. Giving and receiving gifts. Sentimental seasonal adverts. All the above can split opinions at Christmas. Some of us love them, some of us hate them. And if we’re being honest, the subject of this blog –...

Forecasters predict this winter will be cold and dry – making it likely we’ll get lots of snow. While this is excellent news if you’re a skier, if you’re a landlord, it means there’s no room for complacency when it comes...

It’s supposedly ‘the season to be jolly’, a once-a-year chance to experience comfort and joy with your nearest and dearest. But many people (51% of women and 35% of men, to be precise*) find the Christmas period stressful....