How to have a great day at work
We’ve all had those days where we wake up and want to go back to sleep for an hour rather than jump out of bed, get ready and head to…
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Resolving housemate issues related to COVID-19
As the lockdown rules are being relaxed, there are naturally going to be misunderstandings about what you can and can’t do. These rules can be made all the more difficult…
Why Leeds professionals should rent a property in Burley
Burley is a popular spot for professionals looking for a property to rent. With restaurants, characterful pubs and bars, and Headingley and Hyde Park nearby, Burley has everything working professionals…
Eight fun ways to get to know your housemates
Living in a house share can be one of the best experiences of your life, but it can also be pretty daunting if you’re new to it. Getting to know…
Questions to ask a potential housemate
When you are moving into a new flat or house share, finding the right housemate can be a difficult and awkward task. Renting somewhere is a lot cheaper when you…
Why Halifax is the ideal place for Leeds professionals to rent
Halifax is a bustling minster town in West Yorkshire, located to the south-west of Bradford and Leeds and the north of Huddersfield. Home to the cloth industry since the 15th…
How the coronavirus pandemic could change dating forever
Many of us will have started 2020 looking forward to a new year of dating and perhaps hoping to find ‘the one’. However, by March, the country was in an…
Why you're tired during the pandemic & how to feel more alert
All of our lives are looking very different to how they were a few months ago, with some of us working from home, some of us on furlough or unemployed,…
How to avoid back pain when working from home
The majority of the employed UK population is currently working from home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. However, for most, this is a significant change and one that has come…
Virtual property tours for Masons on the Green, Horsforth
We have now launched our brand new property development in Horsforth, Leeds, called The Masons on the Green. This exciting new development is located above the ancient Black Bull Inn…
How to optimise your home office for calm & productivity
With lockdown set to continue for an unknown but potentially lengthy amount of time, it’s time for us all to work on our home office setups and optimise them for…
How to work from home when living in a house share
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the majority of the UK’s workforce working from home. While some already were, and others have a handy spare room they can use as…
How to build up savings while renting
If you’re currently renting a property and working up the career ladder as a young professional, you may feel like you’ve no chance of amassing any savings. Does it matter?…
Common housemate problems: solved
Living in a house share saves you money, means you’re never coming home to an empty house and can be loads of fun for young professionals. However, there are occasionally…
Why Morley is the ideal location for Leeds professionals to rent
Morley is a lovely Victorian market town that lies around five miles south-west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire. The town is a highly popular choice with young professionals…
Why Brighouse is the ideal location for Leeds professionals to live
Over the years, we have seen a marked increase in the number of tenants coming to us in search of professional accommodation in the vibrant market town of Brighouse. Others…
The benefits of living in a large house share
We recently wrote about the benefits of living in a smaller property, but what about the perks of living in a large property with many housemates? Sharing a house with…
The benefits of renting a smaller property
You’d be forgiven for thinking that everyone aspires to a large house with loads of internal space and a vast garden. However, this isn’t practical in some areas, such as…
Festivals you need to attend in Leeds this summer
While the weather may not let you believe it, it is now officially summer in the UK, which means it’s time to have some fun! If you’re a student in…
Pickard announces the third phase of Spinning Acres
Pickard Properties is delighted to announce the third phase of its luxury build-to-rent development, Spinning Acres, which is situated in Far Headingley in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This new phase, much…
Things to do in Headingley
A popular and laidback suburb of Leeds, Headingley is a top choice for students and young professionals, alongside others who enjoy the young and fresh vibe of the area. As…
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