The Piccolo Property blog

You don’t need record-breaking temperatures for viewings on hot days to get uncomfortably warm. In fact, any rooms that face the sun can absorb significant heat. Walking around hot and stuffy rooms can be a stifling experience...

Summer is the selling season when it comes to homes. It’s textbook knowledge. From the hedgerows humming with birdsong, York stone patios glowing honey-gold in the sunshine, to the sweet scent of roses scrambling over walls and...

Being a hands-on landlord has more obligations than ever, and the extra workload can sometimes eclipse the joy of providing high-quality homes and receiving an income from an appreciating asset. When someone contacts us and says...

The average moving home costs for selling and buying in England are somewhere between £13,000 and £17,000, and with so much at stake, you want to make great choices. This isn’t about hunting for the cheapest option at every...

Landlord databases are designed to offer greater transparency and assurance to tenants over the way landlords manage their rental homes. Although the systems are different across England, Scotland and Wales, the objective is the...

“A place for everything, and everything in its place.” It's such a simple sentence, but real life is rarely that straightforward, and finding a dedicated spot for all the things you own can be easier said than done....

Houses in Multiple Occupation now make up around 10% of the private rental sector in the UK, and with the higher yields available, you might be thinking of buying an HMO. Recent data from Landlord Today shows a 40% surge in HMO...

There’s a lot more to choosing who to sell your home to than how much they offer. While getting the highest possible price is obviously important, you also need to be as sure as possible that your buyer is in a position to...

While lettings law has shifted towards greater security for tenants, the rights of landlords are far from being completely cancelled, and there are still plenty of possession grounds you can use. Whether it's a troublesome tenant,...

If you feel you could lose thousands of pounds by accepting an offer too quickly, you’re not alone. At the same time, you probably want to find a buyer and move your life forward with as few delays as possible. Nobody wants...