The Piccolo Property blog

Congratulations! Your agent has called to book one of your viewers in for a second look - cue a mix of excitement, nerves, and hope. Having made a great first impression, now’s the time to build on that momentum, and how you...

Renting out your property to someone close can seem like an easy win. You can dispense with marketing and viewings, and even skip the tiresome paperwork and background checks. Well, take a moment’s pause. Renting to family or...

Do you know which colours can add the most value to your home and speed up your chances of a sale? It's all down to colour psychology. Buyers make snap, emotional decisions. Whether it's from online photos or during a viewing,...

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...