How to Make Buying a Home Less Stressful
5 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & CoBuying a home is an exciting adventure, but it can also feel overwhelming. With countless decisions to make and financial implications to consider, stress can quickly pile up. A recent survey by property advisor platform First In...
Why VAT on Private Schools Could Push House Prices Up
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & CoThe new government has confirmed that VAT will be added to private school fees very soon. In this article, we look at what this might mean for house prices in areas with good state schools, and for house buyers and sellers there....
Has Section 21 Been Banned?
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & CoOver the last few months, there have been lots of scare stories in the popular media claiming that Section 21 no-fault evictions will soon be banned – and that landlords will not be able to evict their tenants if they need to....
How You Can Be a Community Champion
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & CoThroughout August, we’ve been running our Community Cheerleader campaign. It’s where we’ve shouted from the rooftops (and blog posts) about the importance of supporting our neighbourhood together. Here’s the final offering...
Getting the Family Home Ready for Sale: Tips for Parents
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & CoSelling a home can be stressful, no matter what your circumstances. But the moving process can be even more complicated if you’re a parent with young children. Juggling work commitments and the needs of your offspring while...
Savvy Styling Tips for Your Ealing Rental Property
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & CoProperty experts often advise sellers to style their home before they put it on the market. Go the extra mile with presentation, and buyers will be impressed by what they see and smell, or so the theory goes. But do the same...
Transforming London into an Eco-Friendly Community
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & CoThroughout August we are running our Community Cheerleader campaign. It's where we shout from the rooftops (and blog posts) about the importance of supporting our neighbourhood together. Here's part four of our five-part series,...
Top Reasons to Sell Your Home This Autumn
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & CoAre you considering selling your home in Ealing? While the process of selling a home remains the same, the season you choose to sell can make a big difference to the property market and the buyers you attract. Autumn might just be...
Don’t Make It Personal: A Top Property Tip for London Sellers
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & CoWhen estate agents tell sellers not to over-personalise their property, what do they mean? Here’s a real-life tale that explains all. The story appeared in the Daily Mail a few months back and centres around a three-bed semi...
How to Protect Your London Rental from Fire
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & CoDid you know that a blaze is seven times more likely to start in a rental property than in a home occupied by the owner?* It's a shocking statistic that underlines the need for landlords to prioritise fire safety. So, let's look...