What Every First-Time Renter in London Should Know
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Renting your first home is exciting, but it’s not just about picking up the keys and unpacking boxes. There are a few key points to consider before signing on the dotted line. This article will help you feel prepared, informed,...
How to Cope with ‘Moving’ Emotions: Tips for London Movers
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Moving home is often about starting a new chapter in your life. But it can also be hard and stressful. Because moving is not just about packing up your physical stuff, it’s about packing up your emotions too. Here are our top...
Estate Agents Are Overvaluing On Your Street...and You Deserve to Know Why
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Originally published as an advertorial in the December 2025 issue of Ealing Living Magazine. We’ve all seen those letters: “We’re valuing on your street!” Or the even more tired: “Mr and Mrs Smith have just missed out on...
How to Move House Without Killing or Divorcing Anyone
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Originally published as an advertorial in the January 2026 issue of Ealing Living Magazine. Rethinking Home Moves in a System Designed for Collapse A System That Accepts Failure as Normal Every year in England and Wales, around...
The Human Side of London’s Property Market
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
There are loads of property buzzwords and phrases used to describe what’s happening (or not) in the property market. Such as: Hot markets. Cool markets. Booms. Busts. Slowdowns. But there’s something far more consistent at...
FAO: Landlords – How to Banish the Blue Monday Blues
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
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...
Selling or Buying a Home? Here’s How to Negotiate
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
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...
A Seller’s Checklist for Choosing the Right Buyer
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
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...
New Enforcement Powers Facing London Landlords in 2026
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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: Important Dates London Landlords Must Know
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
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...
