The Piccolo Property blog

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...

Good foundations are the bedrock of a solid sale, and selling your home has enough riding on it without adding buyer surprises into the mix. But you don’t have to look far in mainstream or social media for tales of homeowners...

There comes a point toward the end of the summer holidays when the sadness of summer coming to an end is outweighed by the promise of fresh starts, order, and the reestablishment of familiar routines! As the holidays come to an...

You’re not alone if you’re thinking of selling your rental home, but before you rush in and serve notice to your tenant, it’s essential to have a solid landlord exit plan. If your time as a landlord goes back to the early...

Phew! Hasn't it been hot? With more heatwaves predicted and hotter summers becoming the norm, we all need safe and comfortable ways to keep cool and carry on (beyond sitting in darkness in front of a fan!) However, this can be...

Buy cheap, buy twice. So goes the saying, and for landlords, the choices you make for your rental home fittings can make all the difference between owning a hassle-free property and one that’s a headache. Fittings that wear out...

Who should you trust with the sale of your home? It’s a big decision with major consequences for your price, move, and cortisol levels! Whether your home has been on the market for a while or is about to go up for sale, knowing...

Before you hand over the keys to your new tenant, you need to have a series of rental home certificates in place for the tenancy to begin on a legally compliant footing. There are separate deadlines for the different documents,...