The Leslie & Co blog

If you’re planning a camping trip this summer, here are some useful gadgets that won’t break the bank. For some people, camping is about channelling their inner Bear Grylls and facing the elements with little more than a...

This year things are a bit different in the property market; this is normally a busy period before things quieten down in summer months when people take their holidays. Typically, it is a time that house prices rise, but this year...

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...