The Piccolo Property blog

There is always ‘the moment’ – usually somewhere between mid-September and mid-October – where summer’s memory fades and all eyes turn to the oncoming winter months. And, if we’re totally honest, there’s a comfort in...

Using an agent to manage your rental property should leave you full of confidence and free of stress, with reliable long-term tenants, full legal compliance, and efficient maintenance and repairs. Unfortunately, that's not every...

Whether the market is booming or flat, there are homes that sell fast and others that stick around. And when it’s yours that’s left on the shelf, it’s a frustrating and uncertain time. Although there’s always a reason, it...

Schools are back which means summer is soon to be a distant memory. Darker mornings are creeping in and before long the shops will be bedecked with Halloween and bonfire night goodies. As we attempt to fall back into the normal...

Average rental yields hit a ten-year high in the summer of 2024, fuelled by massive demand from tenants and an ever more acute shortage of homes. That data comes from a survey by Paragon Banking of 800 landlords that also revealed...

When it comes to having a blooming garden in spring, October is the time to prepare. By laying the groundwork now, your plants will have time to settle in and put down roots over autumn and winter, so they're ready for the big...

Whether by plan or by accident, renting out your own home could be better for you than selling. Perhaps you're relocating for work, heading off on an exciting adventure, or looking to create an extra income stream while moving on...

Ask any casual Rightmove browser and they’ll tell you straight: nothing is a bigger frustration than a floor plan-less property ad. With countless stasis-mode buyers out there in the ether, scrolling finger twitching, eagerly...

Why is Autumn such an underrated time of year to sell? Nature looks a treat, there are fewer homes to compete with, and if you want to be sure of moving in spring, now’s the time to start. Whatever the season, giving some...

As The Renters' Rights Bill sets out to reshape the private rental sector, sweeping changes are on the horizon for landlords and tenants. The government is pushing to pass the Bill by summer 2025, so if you’re a current or...