London Homeowners: 7 Smart Steps If You’re Switching Estate Agents
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
If your home has been on the market for a while without serious interest or offers, frustration is completely natural. The question many sellers start asking is simple: Should I change estate agents? Before making that decision,...
Thinking of Switching Letting Agents? Here’s How to Do It Properly
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Changing letting agents can feel like a big decision. But when handled properly, it’s usually far simpler than landlords expect. If you’re considering a move, here are seven sensible steps to follow. 1. Be clear on your...
What London Landlords Need to Know About Making Tax Digital
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Making Tax Digital is a new way to file your accounts with HMRC. Landlords must start using it as soon as April this year (depending on your turnover). Here’s our pain-free guide to what you need to know and how to get ready....
National Estate Agent Day is Here (What It Means to Us)
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Buy the party poppers, blow up the balloons, and put the champagne on ice. Because this Thursday, the 26th, is the first-ever National Estate Agent Day. Now, it might not rival your birthday. Or your wedding day. Or even your...
Room 101: Five Things That Instantly Put London Home Buyers Off
2 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
For anyone unfamiliar, Room 101 is from George Orwell's classic book, Nineteen Eighty-Four. The room was the place containing a person’s worst fears. It later became a well-known TV show, Room 101, where guests tried to banish...
London Landlords – Do you Tunnel (or Funnel) Vision?
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Landlords' focus on rent levels is understandable more than ever. Rents are rising, but (or maybe because) costs are increasing. It is no surprise that many landlords now focus heavily on achieving the highest possible figure....
The Trust Problem in Estate Agency – And How to Fix it
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
There’s no getting away from it. Estate agents don’t fare very well in the league table of trusted professions. In a recent survey*, nurses were the most trusted professionals. 92% of people said they would trust them. Fair...
How to Get READY for a Successful Sale
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Selling a home works best when it is based on preparation rather than hope. For local homeowners, we believe moving should feel organised, honest and in safe hands. That is why we guide every seller through five simple principles...
FAO Landlords: Protect Your Rental with CARE
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Renting works best when it is based on trust rather than transactions. For local landlords and tenants, we believe the property rental experience should be human, straightforward, and fair. That is why we follow four simple...
10 Small Acts of Kindness That Make a Big Difference
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Next Tuesday, 17 February, is Random Acts of Kindness Day right around the world. Will you join us? Random Acts of Kindness Day is designed to encourage all of us to get into the habit of doing good things. The theme is: Together,...
