The Piccolo Property blog

If there’s anything that can shatter your illusions of selling your home and starting an exciting new chapter, it’s sitting on the market without receiving a single offer. Whether you’re getting no enquiries at all, a faint...

With mortgage rates at their lowest in years, insurance premiums finally coming down, and new legislation on the horizon, the planets are aligned for a review of your rental property. It’s your opportunity to slash costs,...

A 26x return on your money might sound unbelievable, but this is the real-life story of how one seller did it—and how you can apply her winning strategy to your own home. Alison's home was valued at £235,000, but she knew her...

Is your rental property truly reaching its full income potential? Or could it be more profitable? Discerning renters are looking for a sophisticated home lifestyle beyond the bricks and mortar; somewhere that reflects their...

Did you know that around 30% of home sales in the UK fall through? It’s one of the worst rates in the world and causes a lot of heartache. Having plumped your cushions and tidied every day to prepare for viewings and find a...

Ah, the great British summer. The vague threat of hosepipe bans, memories of ice cream vans and the occasional week of actual sunshine. But with the children reclaiming every inch of the home and garden, while you’re juggling...

Landlords are getting more creative to offset higher taxes with bigger profits, and buying a property at auction can be a brilliant move, offering a unique pathway to greater returns and faster turnarounds. The viability of a...

If there’s one phrase that every parent dreads in the summer holidays, surely it’s “I’m bored”. Once the school gates have closed, the usual routines vanish, replaced by weeks of exciting potential for kids, but a real...

Nothing affects the smooth running of your tenancy more than how you set it up from the start. Although maintenance and repairs are an inevitable part of owning a rental home, most other tenancy issues can be avoided with the...

Gardens never look better than in the summer, and whether you’re looking to maximise your sale price or simply savour the sunshine, now is when everything bursts into flower and fragrance. But what if you didn't get planting...