The Piccolo Property blog

A budget-conscious mindset is sensible for any business, and self-managing your rental homes can feel like a straightforward way to boost your bottom line. But do you have the full picture? Like you, we watch our outgoings, but we...

Although the property portals get record numbers of views with every Boxing Day bounce, it’s the second half of January when the market really heats up. To capture the wave of New Year buyers as they come out of hibernation, it...

More landlords than ever set up a limited company in 2024, with more than 46,000 new registrations between January and September of companies created to hold rental homes. If nothing else, the numbers show just how popular...

There’s a common myth that the housing market, like hibernating bears or sleepy butterflies, takes a long winter’s nap. But this idea is far from the truth. In fact, for the savvy seller, the winter months can be a prime time...

Your home is on the market, Christmas is coming, and it's almost time for decorations to go up, but how do you unleash your festive fervour while keeping your rooms clutter-free and ready for viewings? Well, as luck would have it,...

No inventory, no claim. That's about the long and the short of it if you end up in dispute with your tenant and want to make a deduction from their security deposit. Much more than just a list of items, an inventory is your only...

There are dozens of details that go into valuing your home for sale, and our job is to be as ambitious as we can to get you the highest possible price. Part of that comes from soaking up the atmosphere and identifying all the...

There is always ‘the moment’ – usually somewhere between mid-September and mid-October – where summer’s memory fades and all eyes turn to the oncoming winter months. And, if we’re totally honest, there’s a comfort in...

Using an agent to manage your rental property should leave you full of confidence and free of stress, with reliable long-term tenants, full legal compliance, and efficient maintenance and repairs. Unfortunately, that's not every...

Whether the market is booming or flat, there are homes that sell fast and others that stick around. And when it’s yours that’s left on the shelf, it’s a frustrating and uncertain time. Although there’s always a reason, it...