The Piccolo Property blog

With the Renters’ Rights Act in England and the Housing Act in Scotland now firmly in play, the idea of a "Decent Home" is moving from a nice concept to strict rules affecting every private landlord. While these laws aren’t...

One size does not fit all ... Once upon a time, downsizing was a dish saved for dessert: ‘le plat final’ after the starter serving of newlywed domesticity and the main course of 2.4 children and a dog. Yet the assumption that...

Buying season starts with spring, and is it any wonder? After the grey and gloom of a British winter, the sun is finally showing its face, and nature is bursting into blossom and bloom. As the weather heats up, the positive vibes...

Many landlords have been extremely generous around rent reviews with their tenants, particularly when they have good people renting their property, because stability and peace of mind are so highly prized. However, the rent review...

Somewhere along the lines, the kitchen has gone from where one person slaved over a hot stove in solitude, to where everyone wants to be. Today, you could easily argue that the kitchen is the most important room in the home: from...

There’s no shortage of tenants, but if you want to naturally attract the very best of the bunch and achieve the highest possible rent, the contents of your rental listing are the crucial first step. Time and time again, we’ve...

It can be very disheartening when you have nobody viewing after getting your home ready for sale and putting it on the market. There are, of course, occasions when the market goes quiet, but we've always had more buyers registered...

It seems like an eternity since the idea of EPC changes for rental homes was first mooted, but we finally have solid dates and new criteria to work to. There's been much talk of the ineffective measuring standards used in current...

You don't need an interior designer for successful home staging, but there are plenty of tips you can steal to stand out from the crowd and present a lifestyle that buyers want for themselves. We’re surrounded by images of...

With the Renters’ Rights Act in England and the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 both gaining Royal Assent, landlords face a series of 2026 rental reforms. In fact, the scene is set for something of a ‘Great Convergence’ between...