The Piccolo Property blog

“The best rental locations in any area depend on the market you're targeting. By knowing what different tenant groups prioritise, you can target the properties that will rent fast, stay occupied for years, and turn the biggest...

Making mistakes is a part of life: many can be laughed off, but others are more serious. And for landlords, there can be legal and financial consequences for getting things wrong. When we’re asked to take over a rental home by...

An empty rental property doesn’t have to be a downer. In fact, having some time between tenancies gives you the chance to optimise your investment’s rental yield, sales value, and future popularity. That said, vacant homes do...

“Lighting is the secret weapon of exceptional evening viewings, and by mastering different ways of illuminating your home, you can bring mood, depth, and practical warmth to every single room.” Imagine what a different place...

A few years ago, the idea of reversing an HMO and turning it back into a single-let was almost unheard of given the vastly bigger returns of Houses in Multiple Occupation. But today, owning an HMO has become more complicated, with...

Nothing spells home comfort quite like the letters A.U.T.U.M.N, a word that ends in a hum of cosy contentment. Is autumn a good time to sell a house? We think so… As the evenings draw in, the tinge of moisture hangs in the air...

Even with a pristine home, professional photos and first-rate promotion, your success in finding a buyer depends heavily on whether you begin with perfect or problem pricing. Before anyone comes to view or even looks at your...

Just like that, summer is over. And as the leaves get ready to turn from green to gold, it’s time for some landlord autumn checks to ensure your rental home makes it safely through winter. You don’t need to wait for an...

Not every improvement turns a quick profit (not least because of high materials and labour costs), and when it comes to home upgrades that pay off, smaller details often give you a better return. We’ve all walked into a home and...

It won’t be long before Awaab’s Law officially crosses over into the private rental sector, and with different rules affecting England, Scotland and Wales, now is the ideal moment for a check-in. Awaab’s Law has been active...