The Leslie & Co blog

Picture this: After a long and exhausting property search you finally find the home that’s just right for you. But then the Ealing & Northfields estate agent mentions that it’s a ‘probate property’ and you’re left...

If you’re an Ealing & Northfields landlord about to settle a new tenant into a property, there’s one phrase that should be your guiding mantra: “Start as you mean to go on”. Because what you do in the early stages of a...

As temperatures in Britain reach soaring heights this summer, we know how you may be battling to keep your home comfortable and cool during a heatwave. There are simple, affordable, and eco-friendly ways to make it more bearable...

Recycling is part of our everyday lives: at home, in the workplace, at school, in cafés and restaurants. We’re all more aware than ever of the importance of recycling, but how about stepping up a gear and really trying to...

Post pandemic, having outside space has taken on a whole new level of importance and can add significant value to a property. But what happens when your Ealing & Northfields garden oasis threatens the chance of selling your home?...

The pitfalls of renting are always shouted about: too expensive, dodgy landlords, broken appliances and so on and so on. But what about the positives? With rental reforms on the horizon and changes to eviction rules in full swing,...

Cast your mind back to the New Year… Did you promise yourself that this was the year you were going to start taking care of yourself? Get more exercise, go for walks, eat better? Did you promptly forget these promises and reach...

Selling your home in Ealing & Northfields is an exciting time, but when you've accepted the offer, you just want to move. However, the reality is the process can take longer than you may expect due to several factors. Recent...

First-time buyers are key drivers in the property market and could be the ideal candidate to purchase your home. So, are you doing enough to target them? They might not have the instant allure of a cash buyer, but dig a little...

With summer officially starting in a few weeks, most people will have banished all thoughts of winter and the dark, damp days that go with it. But there’s a good reason why landlords should look beyond the sunny skies of the...