The Leslie & Co blog

As ethical agents, we like to do good and spread the load wherever we can. With Christmas just around the corner, our team here at [Agent Name] have come up with some ethical home gift ideas for your pressie list. 1. A forest (or...

Over the past 18 months, one buyer trend has stood out above all others: hesitation. People want to move; they intend to move, and then they wait. Sometimes, for prices to drop. Sometimes, for rates to fall. Sometimes for “the...

The recent Autumn Budget 2025 brought several important changes for landlords. Nothing seismic, but enough that many in the private rented sector will need to rethink cash flow, yields and long-term plans. Here’s what changed,...

When you’re looking for an estate or letting agent, smooth talking and slick sales patter can be seductive, but what you really need is an agent who’s genuine, honest and ethical. Here’s how to spot an ethical agent. 1. They...

It’s Cyber Monday (December 1st). And if you didn’t already know, it is a major online shopping event offering big discounts, launched after Black Friday and focused entirely on digital deals and promotions. But Cyber Monday...

If you’re buying or selling a home, you’ll need a conveyancer. In this article, we’ll look at what factory conveyancing is and whether it’s any good. What is conveyancing? Conveyancing is the legal term for transferring...

The Autumn Budget 2025 will go down in history for the absolutely unprecedented tidal wave of leaks – as to what may or may not be announced – in the weeks (and even in the minutes) leading up to it. Now the Budget has been...

If you’re planning to move in 2026, the best time to get ready isn’t when the Christmas tree comes down — it’s right now. Most homeowners underestimate how much smoother, quicker, and more profitable a sale can be when a...

Knowing when to refurbish your rental property isn’t about following a calendar — it’s about following the money. Because the right refurb, done at the right time, can be one of the most profitable decisions a landlord ever...

As a landlord, there are many, many benefits of using a professional letting agent. But what should you be able to expect from them? As letting agents ourselves, here are eight things we think you should be able to expect from us:...