There’s more to life as a Leicester landlord than simply collecting monthly rental payments. Landlords must meet certain legal obligations. Be clear about what these are – otherwise you could wind up seriously out of pocket or in court. Be a good Leicester landlord By law, you must keep the

In this 2-minute read, we discover one of the World’s most expensive palaces and why people in Leicester prefer their own simpler home comforts. Close your eyes and imagine the palace of your dreams. On second thoughts, don’t close your eyes because you won’t be able to read the rest of this

In this 2-minute read, we discover some DIY disasters and why it pays to use professionals.  The Do it Yourself industry in the UK is valued at around £7billion a year. But according to a survey from consumer champion Which? DIYers are worth considerably more to tradespeople who are called

In this 90 second read, we look at how one kind act started a movement in America which has become increasingly popular in the UK over the past few years. Monday 17 February is recognised as Random Act of Kindness Day. It’s a chance to do something positive, and what’s

In this 2-minute read, we look at what people love, and hate, about homes in Leicester. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and with romance in the air, we thought we’d share what makes people in Leicester love their homes. According to a news article based around a national survey by

In this 2-minute read, we look at the effect leaving the EU has had on the property market, and if there will be a ‘Brexit bounce’ for house prices in Leicester. Love it or loathe it, or simply sick to the back teeth of it, Brexit is happening. But what impact

In this 2-minute read, we look at ways people in Leicester can stop wasting their hard-earned cash. “What a waste of money.” It’s something we’ve all heard someone say. And if we’re honest with ourselves, something we’ve all done at some point. Buying that jumper that never saw the light of day.

n this 90 second read, we share why Monday 20 January is the calendar’s gloomiest day and how you can use as it as a springboard for better things. Bob Geldof KBE sung about his dislike for Mondays in the classic Boomtown Rats’ hit. It’s safe to say then, that

In this two-minute read, we gaze into our crystal ball while doing a quick Google search, to see what homes in 2030 might look like, work like and contain. Back in 1989 the BBC technology show Tomorrow’s World looked at what the average UK home of 2020 would look like.

In this 90-second read, we reveal why there’s a lot more happening in January than new diets, broken resolutions and returning to normality. “Nothing happens in January, does it?” It’s a question we hear a lot from homeowners in Leicester who are thinking of selling but considering putting things off until spring.

Happy new year! A new decade has begun, an ideal time to look back at the housing market over the past 10 years. In England and Wales, the average price of a property has risen by £72,000 over the past decade. Across the South East, South West and London, average

In this 90 second read, we announce our free giveaway of a sold-out children’s book and the difference it is making to young lives. Breaking news ……We’ve teamed up with a children’s author and are giving away digital versions of his fast-selling book, Spot the Different. Jerry Lyons originally wrote

In this 60-second read, we take a very quick look at what happened last night and what it means to the property market in Leicester. Here is a Non-party political broadcast by Knightsbridge Estate Agents.Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party have won a large majority following yesterday’s election. It’s very

In this two-minute read, we share some of the jaw-dropping amounts of cash millionaires splash out when celebrating Christmas. And, why they’re probably wasting their money. Everyone celebrates Christmas in their own way. It’s that time of year when many of us get a little looser with our grip of

In this two-minute read, we unwrap the staggering statistics and reasons which make Boxing Day more than just a time for food, family and friends. Picture the scene  – It’s the afternoon after the night before. It’s Boxing Day. The presents are all open, the wrapping all recycled, visitors entertained

In this two-minute read, we explore ways we can all reduce the amount of plastic we use this festive period. And we’ve got a cracker of an idea for you to swap bad jokes for something to treasure. If it’s too early for some people to mention the C-word, it’s

In this two-minute read, we pull back the covers to see why the property market in Leicester has insomnia and discover that’s no bad thing for local property owners. PLUS, three bonus tips on getting a good night’s sleep. The floor to ceiling coverage of the General Election may have

In this two-minute read we look at how you can avoid scary problems with your home and buildings insurance. AND the essential items people regularly forget to cover. It’s scare season again and few things are more chilling than discovering your home isn’t correctly insured. Buildings and contents insurance is

£4,753 is the total amount an average household spends on food and non-alcoholic drinks per year, the equivalent to 20 weeks’ average rent. Whether it’s cereal, sandwiches, roast dinner, cream tea, fish and chips, curry or fine dining, what we eat and where we eat it makes quite a dent

In this 2-minute read, we share five property maintenance jobs that can stop small issues becoming major problems. The weather hasn’t been great these last two weeks in the UK. Rain has stopped play across the country. Dark mornings combined with relentless downpours can dampen even the sunniest disposition. But

The 50p is 50! First introduced in October 1969 to replace the 10-shilling note, today there are over 100 different designs in circulation. 1997 saw the introduction of the new, lighter coin. In October 1969, the average price of a UK property was just £3,899. Today the average price is

n this 2-minute read, we unveil a ‘secret’ that can help people looking to buy a property for the first time and why they need to act now. Getting your foot onto the property ladder is a big step for people. But it’s also a step that you can get

We recently had a chat with the author of Spot the Different Jerry Lyons to find out more about the book, why he wrote it and also there are TWO EXCITING announcements. About the Book Spot the Different is a about a little girl who is scared of not fitting

In this two-minute read we look at how to help your pets stay as calm as possible during fireworks season. So the trick and treating is over for another year. But fresh off the back of the ghostly going-ons of Halloween we plunge straight into fireworks season. Bonfire Night used

The top 10 most mispronounced place names in the UK have been revealed by the creators of language app Babbel. Frome in Somerset, most commonly pronounced as rhyming with ‘home’, tops the list, average property prices here are just over the UK average. Although English is the second most spoken

In this 2-minute read, we look at how you can protect yourself from being targeted by burglars with home security advice from a reformed burglar. The nights are drawing in, and that brings burglars out. Burglaries rise in the autumn months as the extended periods of darkness give criminals more

Do you have a property vision for 2020? We look at how you can give yourself the best possible chance to move into a new home in time for the new year.  It’s about this time of year we start seeing the start of festive offerings popping up in supermarket

With over 150 pieces of legislation potentially aeffecting Landlords and the Private rented Sector, our seventh Landlord & Investor Evening that was attended by over 100 local Leicester Landlords & Investors. Held at College Court Conference Centre, Knighton, LE2 3UF we provided FREE advice and in-depth advice from our Lettings

The ninth Rugby World Cup commenced this weekend in Japan. 20 teams are set to scrum, kick and tackle it out over 48 matches until the champions are crowned on 2nd November in Yokohama. Based on pre-tournament rankings, Ireland and New Zealand should battle it out in the final, with

https://youtu.be/AiVTbxyOAU8 In this two-minute read, we look at ways you can keep your home and family safe as the weather turns colder. Households across the country are having the same argument. And no, it’s nothing to do with Brexit but everything to do with when is the right time to

Cracks, marks and stains leave the biggest negative impression on prospective buyers during a viewing, with a 76% turn-off rate. This is according to Sell House Fast who surveyed 1,266 people who have been to several viewings over the last year. 71% of prospective buyers said they would be dissatisfied

You can never stop learning, and those who know me will know that I am always looking to gain new insight and develop new strategies to help our clients succeed, whether that be attending conferences all over the world, listening to podcasts, or reading.  One business book that has been

There is so much happening in Leicester that we’re sure that with work and family commitments your life is as crazy as ours.  Buyers will be in the same boat and when they request a viewing at short notice you don’t want to let them down.  Saying no may push

As the new term begins, vast numbers of students up and down the country will be starting to move into their new homes. The private rented sector is one of the primary providers of housing to students, accommodating 30% of students in 2017/18. Dataloft Rental Market Analytics (DRMA) reveals that,

£3,485 is the estimated average cost of school uniforms for a child over the course or their school life (Reception to Year 11). The cost is equivalent to 4.31 months’ of a mortgage repayment or 3.31 months’ of average rent, although there are substantial regional variations. Across the North East