The Role of Natural Light in Healthy Home Design
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Who doesn’t love it when the sun’s out? Well, apart from vampires, mushrooms and raincoat makers. But seriously, natural light, especially sunlight, has significant mood-enhancing effects on our minds and homes. For homeowners...
Saving for a Mortgage Deposit: Tips for First-Time Buyers in Ealing, Northfields & Hanwell
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
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...
How to Spot the Signs of Illegal Subletting at Your Ealing, Northfields & Hanwell Rental
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
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 in Ealing, Northfields & Hanwell: A Guide for Local Households
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
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...
What The Numbers Say: A Close Look At The UK’s Latest House Price Indices
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
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...
Home-Buying Psychology: The Emotional Factors Shaping Ealing, Northfields & Hanwell Property Choices
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
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...
Tenant Trends: What Renters in Ealing, Northfields & Hanwell Want Today
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
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...
From Blue to Brew: How a Simple Cuppa Can Lift Our Spirits
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
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...
What Ealing, Northfields & Hanwell Homeowners Can Learn from TV’s Best-Known Property Gurus
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
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...
Meet the Guppies: What Ealing, Northfields & Hanwell Landlords Need to Know about This Key Demographic
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
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...
