The Leslie & Co blog

World Earth Day is on Saturday, 22nd April. And we're encouraging the good people of Ealing & Northfields to do something small to make a big difference to our planet. Here are some entertaining and easy-to-implement ideas: Shop...

The ancient Chinese practice of feng shui literally means ‘wind’ and ‘water’. So, is it a valuable guide for harmonious living or a load of hot air? Even if you don’t know exactly what feng shui is all about, you’ve...

Spring is the season of new beginnings; it is no surprise that it can also be a popular time for people to decide to move home. Yet it has been a rocky road to the housing market over the last few months, and therefore, we know...

If a kitchen is the heart of a home, then the bathroom is the brains. It’s where you get a few minutes of privacy every day (unless you’ve got toddlers who like to come in with you). It’s where you do some of your deepest...

Success as a Ealing & Northfields landlord doesn’t just centre around what you do when your property is tenanted. How you manage your rental when it’s empty is also crucial. All Ealing & Northfields landlords have to contend...

Last time we looked at how to get you ready for buying and selling your home, now we look at the second half of the process. Start looking for your new home Now that your house is on the market, it’s time to start looking for...

Buying and selling a house at the same time can be an overwhelming experience, but it doesn't have to be. For a stress-free experience, you need to not only have a plan but you also need the right team around you. With the right...

Just the thought of moving home can make you break out into a cold sweat. It’s a life experience that many people think of as one of the most stressful things you can do. So how can you minimise those feelings of panic? April is...

Scrabble isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. In fact, a lot of people can’t stand it. Then there’s the other half of the population who delight in using obscure two-letter words, hogging all the triple word score squares and...

It takes seconds to make a first impression, whether it is the brutality of the internet dating swipe or the vicious swift property judgements on Rightmove or other property sites, when it comes to viewing a property, buyers want...