The Piccolo Property blog

After 2022’s heatwave with temperatures over 40°C, and 2021’s freeze where the mercury dropped as low as -23°C, our homes are having to deal with changing weather. Property developers have been busily installing extra...

Have you wondered about becoming a landlord but aren’t sure whether it’s still worth it or even your kind of thing? Well, you’re in the right place! For anyone with a genuine passion for property, being a landlord is a very...

We might be in the middle of July with the hottest temperatures on record, but did you know it’s only 153 days until Christmas Day? If you think it’s too soon to mention it, bear with us! The average home sale is currently...

With the summer holiday season fast approaching, you’re probably looking forward to getting some sun, having a rest and exploring somewhere new. As well as a chance to escape, relax and recharge, holidays can be a brilliant and...

There’s been a flurry of news and commentary since the Government announced its Renters Reform Bill. Representing the biggest changes to the private rental sector in 30 years, the Bill is set for introduction to Parliament...

Long summer days aren’t only for sizzling barbecues, seaside escapes and watching Wimbledon; they’re also when homes look their best. Everything is in your favour at this time of year: flowers in bloom, warmer weather and...

Bricks & mortar never go out of fashion. People will always need homes, which makes buying to let one of the safest investment strategies around. It’s also a smart way to build atax-efficient inheritance, something today’s...

With prices still rising and very few homes on the market, it seems incredible that 1 in 20 asking prices were slashed in May. The figures from Zoopla show an average drop of 9% (or £22,500); the biggest discount margin for 18...

Financial management is at the heart of every successful business. As a landlord, the rental yield of a buy-to-let can affect whether you buy a property in the first place. After that, it can help you monitor your investment’s...

If you’ve decided you want to move, you could be thinking the same as thousands of other homeowners: there’s nothing on the market, so you’ll wait to put your home up for sale until you find your next one It’s an entirely...