Blog Posts
Google Property Search is finally launched
Thursday, 17th June 2010
Piccolo Property Services includes a listing on Google's new Google Maps Property Search as well as on Rightmove. This allows potential renters to carry out a detailed search for property using Google.
Piccolo Property Services outlines the importance of the Inventory & Schedule of Condition
Tuesday, 15th June 2010
Landlords continue to ask “Why do I need an inventory? The property is unfurnished – there is nothing in it”.
DPS survey uncovers the things that tenants leave in property
Wednesday, 14th April 2010
A survey carried out by the Deposit Protection Service uncovers some of the more bizarre items that tenants leave behind!
Letting Agents should be regulated says Property Ombudsman
Wednesday, 31st March 2010
Letting agents should be regulated to protect both tenants and landlords, the Property Ombudsman has said
Salisbury letting agents Piccolo - advice on flooring in a rental property
Monday, 8th March 2010
Choosing the right flooring for a rental property is very important. Appearance, longevity, maintenance and cost are all factors that need to be considered.
Piccolo joins the Property Ombudsman
Friday, 19th February 2010
The Property Ombudsman scheme provides a free, fair and independent service for dealing with unresolved disputes between member agents, tenants and landlords of property in the UK.
Government pledges to increase professionalism in the Private Rented Sector
Friday, 5th February 2010
The Government has outlined a package of measures aimed at raising standards in the Private Rented Sector.
Government plans more regulation of buy-to-let sector
Thursday, 4th February 2010
The Government is considering new measures aimed at giving tenants more protection against unscrupulous landlords.
Tenancy Deposit Protection - A Binding Decision
Monday, 25th January 2010
On Monday 25 January 2010 PainSmith has a case appearing in the High Court which should provide the first binding decision on Tenancy Deposit Protection under the Housing Act 2004.
Top Tips to Letting a Property in Winter
Thursday, 7th January 2010
The winter months are typically the quietest periods for landlords. Whether you are marketing your property with a high street letting agent or trying to find tenants yourself, here are a few ideas to consider.
The London Rents Map
Wednesday, 6th January 2010
London Mayor Boris Johnson has launched a new website that reveals the cost of renting homes around the capital.
New Director for Salisbury Vision
Wednesday, 6th January 2010
The Salisbury Vision project is a joint private and public sector initiative to revitalise key areas within the city of Salisbury whilst ensuring that its historic uniqueness is protected. Its aims are to create high-quality facilities, new jobs and an improved and sustainable environment for the people of Salisbury and beyond.
Salisbury International Arts Festival
Wednesday, 6th January 2010
Salisbury International Arts Festival has been named the South West's Tourism Event of the Year at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards.
Landlords eligible for government boiler scrappage scheme
Tuesday, 5th January 2010
A government scheme that gives households in England £400 off the cost of a new boiler has been launched.
