The Piccolo Property blog

Margins matter when you’re a landlord, and keeping an eye on your costs as well as your income is an essential part of any successful business strategy. But what about savings that cost you more later on? Just as buying cheap...

Do you believe that buyers never pay the asking price? Many sellers feel that way, but it’s not really true. Most buyers are simply looking for somewhere to live that they love, and the homes that garner the most interest, sell...

Finding the sweet spot between saving for a rainy day and actually enjoying your rental income is every landlord’s dream for a peaceful and profitable life. Maintenance and repairs come with the territory of owning a rental...

Spring is the time to start falling back in love with your outdoor space. As old favourite plants peep out of the soil, blossom trees bud, and bulbs begin to flower, all our spirits rise along with the sap. Whether you're...

The Renters' Rights Bill is set to bring major changes to the rental sector. One of the most contentious changes is the restriction on landlords taking more than one month’s rent in advance. While this aims to make renting...

Many landlords start out accidentally, from inheriting a property to moving in with a partner to having no luck selling their previous home. Some are happy to stick with just one rental, but for many others, it's the start of...

The Decent Homes Standard is a government benchmark designed to ensure that all rental properties provide safe, comfortable, and well-maintained living conditions. Historically, it has applied only to social housing, but Section...

A picture might speak a thousand words, but it can also be worth tens of thousands of pounds when it comes to selling your home. We live in a time of short attention spans, and, much like the ruthless culture of dating apps, if...

Awaab's Law is a pivotal legislative measure introduced in the United Kingdom to address the pressing issues of damp and mould in social housing. Named in memory of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who tragically died in December...

The Renters' Rights Bill introduces significant reforms aimed at eliminating discriminatory practices in the private rental sector. If you are a self-managing landlord in the Salisbury, Wilton, or Warminster area, it's essential...