The Piccolo Property blog

Everyone has walls, but choosing how to style them can be a tricky task. Too much blank space can feel cold and unfinished, while too much going on can look cluttered and confused. Meanwhile, when it comes to selling, your walls...

They say teamwork makes the dream work, and being a landlord is no exception. Having great people working for you gives you the most precious commodity of all - time. Time to spend with your family, on personal passions, or...

Whether you’re extending your home to sell or extending to stay, adding more space can transform how you live and boost your sale price when it’s time to move. Research by Nationwide found that a loft conversion with a double...

Today, being a landlord or a managing agent is expected to be a highly professional and conscientious business, with severe consequences for ignoring the rules. Fines for landlords can run into tens of thousands of pounds, but...

At the last count, 8-10% of the UK were thought to be empty nesters (parents whose children have all left), and the initial change brings up mixed emotions. Everything from grief, to relief. Wherever you sit on that spectrum,...

If you want your tenant to look after your rental property correctly, it's unfortunately not enough to rely on them knowing every letter of the law around their responsibilities. What some might see as basic housekeeping or even...

The phrase “timing is everything” can be applied to every major decision in life, but how is it relevant to your move? Well, from advance preparations to meeting your deadlines to choosing an agent, the magic ingredient is...

When times are good, it’s easy to think tenants will rent anything at any price. But when the market changes and there's more competition from other rental homes, a property can quickly lose its appeal. Outdated homes also mean...

With so much happening in the UK over the summer, there’s really no need to fly overseas for a change of scenery or a refreshing break. And even if you are heading off for a couple of weeks abroad, that still gives you a couple...

Tenants are more at risk from domestic fires than homeowners, mainly because more adults sharing a property means more personal gadgets and heavier use of appliances. Admittedly, fire regulations are a deeply unsexy subject, but...