The Piccolo Property blog

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...

Awaab's Law is a pivotal legislative measure introduced in the United Kingdom to address the pressing issues of damp and mould in social housing. Named in memory of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who tragically died in December...

The Renters' Rights Act comes into force on 1st May 2026 and will bring a new set of rules aimed at improving the rental market for both tenants and landlords. If you are a landlord in the Salisbury, Wilton or Warminster area,...

Even a room of perfect proportions can look out of shape without the right presentation, which can suppress a home’s value and prolong the time it takes to sell. Interior designers know this only too well, and their days are...

It costs you money whenever a tenant moves out, from the lost income of void periods to upfront costs like wear-and-tear repairs and new referencing fees, which makes long-lasting lettings a savvy goal. Every landlord’s dream is...