The Piccolo Property blog

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...

Gone are the days when a For Sale board, a flimsily folded A4 ‘booklet’ spluttered out by the office printer and a listing on Rightmove were enough to seal the deal. In today’s world of scroll-happy buyers and reel-chasers,...

Are you thinking about becoming a landlord, but wondering how to go about it given all the recent and upcoming changes in the law? The buy-to-let landscape is certainly shifting, and as traditional landlords with short-term...

If you want to boost your sale price and increase your buying power for your next move, finding ways to add value to your home is a super smart idea. From a purely financial perspective, upgrading to sell means focusing on...

You don't need to be a novice landlord to fall into one of the many compliance traps - many highly experienced investors also slip up, and they often have no idea at the time. Compliance law has evolved from poor practices in the...

One of the most critical decisions you’ll make when selling your home is choosing an estate agent. More than just finding someone to list your property, it’s about finding a capable confidant who understands your goals, knows...

Every rental home needs updating at some point, from simple wear and tear to evolving technology and design, or changes in the law around living standards and energy efficiency. Although rental voids are usually viewed in a...

Fresh croissants wafting from a bakery; layered textures and tones in furniture stores; soothing music emanating from a cosy bar… Selling with the senses is all around us, and for good reason - it works! Emotions drive sales,...