Why more houses being built is always a good thing, whether you rent or buy.
It’s no secret that Britain has a housing problem. To put it simply, there is more demand than there is supply, meaning that we need more houses in order to…
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How to get better sleep as a student
Is there anything worse than lying awake in the wee hours of the morning, knowing that in only a few hours, you’ll have to go face a gruelling lecture, seminar…
How to be a happy tenant
With the incredible number of houses to rent in Leeds, there’s plenty of reasons to be happy with your new living situation. However, as is the case with anything, how…
Why Leeds is about to get even better
Leeds is a city that is constantly growing and changing with the times. This northern powerhouse has moved on from being an industrial juggernaut for centuries right up until the…
Why and how house shares save money
As a Leeds letting agents, we know how many things you have to take into account when it comes to deciding where you want to live. There’s a lot to…
Pickard announce the £40 million Spinning Acres development
Pickard Properties is proud to announce that it has launched the first phase of a luxury £40m private rented sector (PRS) scheme located on a secluded six-acre site at the…
Why Leeds is great for international students
In all honesty, Leeds is a great city for pretty much everyone whether you’re a student, professional or looking to settle down with a family. It has something to offer…
What's happening in Leeds this spring
Leeds is a city with a lot going on. At pretty much any time of the year, you’ll find enough shows, gigs and activities to fill the needs of even…
Why Leeds is the best place to live and rent in the UK
In many ways, Leeds is several different cities all at once. For some, it’s a metropolitan hub with wonderful career opportunities in sectors such as marketing and finance. For others,…
Why renting could be better for you
The desire to own a home is something that seems deeply embedded within British culture. Perhaps it’s the old adage that an Englishman’s home is his castle, or simply that…
How to choose the right area for your family
Being an estate agent in Leeds, we know just how much choice there is when it comes to picking whereabouts in the city you want to call home. This is…
Leeds restaurants to check out for Valentine's day.
Over the decades, Leeds has truly transformed, both economically and culturally. One of the most striking of all of these changes is the city’s ever-growing foodie and restaurant culture. This…
TV Licences to energy bills - what you need to know
Moving outside of Leeds student accommodation and into your own home can be an exciting time. This is especially true if this is your first time living away from halls…
Saving money around the house in 2018
The holiday season can be a hedonistic time: not just for your waistband, but also for your budget. Yes, all those presents, snacks and Christmas rounds at the pub all…
Why staying in your house for another year at university is a great idea
Moving house can be incredibly stressful, especially when you have a whole new year of university to think about. In fact, moving in general is often listed as one of…
New Year's resolutions to stick to in January
New Year’s resolutions can be tricky things. We’ve all been there: promising ourselves as the clock counts down to midnight that, once the fireworks hit, we’ll start our lives afresh.…
How to save money on Christmas dinner
With food prices becoming ever more expensive, Christmas dinner this year is expected to cost the average shopper around 16% more than in 2016, according to Good Housekeeping. This is…
The Magical Christmas Guide to Leeds 2017
This holiday season, Pickard Properties has created a handy guide packed full of events, bars, restaurants and shopping venues to explore around Leeds throughout December. The Magical Christmas Guide to…
Household tasks to complete before leaving for home this Christmas
Stop right there. We know you’re all excited to go home for the holidays. You’re probably looking around your Leeds student accommodation thinking: “sure, I’ve not done everything but it…
Planning your meals for the week: cutting food costs
As a Leeds letting agent, we understand just how important it is to keep track of your spending… and just how easy it can be to overspend on your weekly…
Tips for part-time and seasonal work at university in Leeds
We all know how great that feeling is when your student loan finally hits your bank account. However, the truth is that you’ll usually discover fairly quickly that it doesn’t…
