The Piccolo Property blog

Nobody needs to redecorate every year, but as interior design continues to evolve, it's always worth keeping an eye out for any home design trends you can use whenever a refresh is on the cards. The trick is to cut through what...

As well as bringing festive cheer, winter poses a unique set of risks for rental homes that can lead to expensive repairs if left unchecked. The colder months test the resilience of every property, and our team needs to be extra...

The festive season is a wonderful time of year, and hosting at Christmas is the perfect way to bring together our favourite people and fill our homes with warmth, light and delightful aromas. The thing is, being responsible for...

Are you selling your home this winter? Why not take a tip from the movies and capture the warmth of the festive period to put your home in the perfect (fairy) light this yuletide. Turn on your television from November 30th onwards...

Although most of the responsibilities of caring for rental homes are clearly defined, it’s those subtle grey areas that leave the door open for disputes between tenants and landlords. Some obligations are set out in law, and...

If you're thinking of selling in the new year, December is the time to get everything in place for putting your home on the market when buyer activity picks up. With a break from work to finesse your presentation and a quieter...

Ahh, the pleasures of landlord bookkeeping. Whether you’re a natural admin wizard or a regular last-minute filer, the job of completing your tax return is rarely an annual highlight. Landlords have plenty of hoops to jump...

It’s the same sight year in and year out. Every year, as the leaves begin to colour and curl, the mornings crispen and the nights draw in, estate agents from the wind-whipped Highlands to the sun-kissed Cornish coves, east to...

The Renters' Rights Act comes into force on 1st May 2026 and is set to bring major changes to the private rental sector. One of the most contentious changes is the restriction on landlords taking more than one month’s rent in...

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 the...