The Leslie & Co blog

With inflation dipping for the second month in a row to 10.5 per cent in December, from 10.7 per cent the previous month, this will help take some pressure off the Bank of England. However, another increase in base rate next month...

Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to make a fast buck, often leaving Ealing & Northfields landlords out of pocket or caught up in messy legal disputes. Read on to learn about the most common scams targeting...

If you’re feeling sluggish after a few weeks back at work post-Christmas, here are some tips to boost your productivity and give you more of that most precious commodity – time. Did you finish up in 2022 feeling knackered and...

Thinking of moving this year? We saw a record number of people putting their homes up for sale this Boxing Day, with 46% more properties coming onto the market than on the same day in 2021. And in line with the seasonal trends we...

Accept an offer from a fast-talker or a faffer, and your hopes for a speedy property deal could be scuppered. Here’s how to choose the right buyer. When it comes to Ealing & Northfields property transactions, we often focus on...

Joint tenancies can be a great way for friends and couples to share costs and a steady source of income for Ealing & Northfields landlords – but they’re not without their challenges. Friends can fall out, couples can split up,...

The best agent for you is the agent that you are able to trust to guide you through the process. A few indicators of a good agent are: Industry qualifications and professional memberships All members are required to work to agreed...

We’re three weeks into January. Have you stuck to those New Year’s resolutions? Are your jeans still feeling a bit snug after overindulging on Christmas treats? Feeling a bit bleurgh about everything? Welcome to Blue Friday,...

Are you thinking of moving home in 2023? Whether you’re already home-hunting, you’re ready to kick-start your search, or thinking of selling your home, here’s what’s happening in the housing market as we begin the new...

So, your Ealing & Northfields home is on the market, you’ve decluttered, the sink is sparkling, and you’re patiently waiting for potential buyers to come and view your property. A few people arrange appointments, but no one...