The Piccolo Property blog

“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...

No two managing agents are the same, and their terms of business will be as particular to them as the people who work there. So when you're choosing between managing agents in the Wilton and Salisbury area, it's a good idea to...

There's nothing wrong with small rooms, from a cute Victorian cottage with tiny proportions throughout, to the box room in a family home, to a narrow galley kitchen. Buyers aren't necessarily disappointed by small spaces, and...

Vacant weeks without rent, interim decorating costs, new referencing fees, inventory charges… The unwelcome expenses from a high tenant turnover can really mount up. While tax changes and interest rates get the loudest headlines...

Buyers love character, and they’ll pay handsomely for it, which makes restoring your home’s period charm an excellent way of uncovering extra value. There was a time when everyone was ripping out fireplaces, panelling over...

With the Renters’ Rights Act in England and the Housing Act in Scotland now firmly in play, the idea of a "Decent Home" is moving from a nice concept to strict rules affecting every private landlord. While these laws aren’t...