The Leslie & Co blog

Blue Monday is often described as the most miserable day of the year. It usually falls on the third Monday in January, that’s today if you are reading this on January 19, 2026. It’s the perfect ‘misery storm’ when dark...

Buying or selling a home involves big decisions, and often you need to negotiate to get a deal you’re happy with. Here are a few tips to help, whether you are buying or selling. Start from sound foundations When you’re...

Accepting an offer on your home is not just about the amount you’ve been offered. The ‘best’ buyer is often the one who is best placed to see the sale through to completion. With a significant number of property transactions...

From 27 December 2025, local housing authorities in England can use new powers introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 to help them investigate potential breaches of housing law in the private rented sector. These powers can...

The Renters’ Rights Act will introduce major changes to the private rented sector in England. However, an important point for landlords is that the new rules will not arrive all at once. Instead, they will be phased in over...

Winter is often written off as a quiet time to sell a property, but that assumption rarely holds up when you look a little closer. For homeowners with the right approach, the colder, darker months can offer genuine opportunities,...

The first week of a new year is a good time to pause, take stock and think about the future. For landlords, one of the most important questions heading into 2026 is a familiar one. “Is the rent on my property set at the right...

Although it’s rare, gazundering can occasionally happen when selling your home. Here’s what you need to know. What is gazundering? Gazundering is a situation where a buyer makes an offer on your home, you accept it, and then...

The days between Christmas and New Year have a different feel. The rush has passed, diaries are quieter, and for the first time in months, there’s space to think properly. If selling your home is on your wish list in 2026, this...

The start of a new year is often when landlords take stock, not in a dramatic, overhaul-everything way, but with a quieter realisation that this year (2025) frequently felt harder than it needed to be. More rules, more surprises,...