Tips for moving into your new home
Moving into a new place can be very exciting, whether you’re heading into shared houses with your friends, settling down with your partner or just enjoying some personal space in…
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Leeds private rental scheme picks up best new housing award
Spinning Acres, a unique £40m private rental development in the Far Headingley area of Leeds, has been awarded the accolade of ‘Best New High-Volume Housing Development’ at the recent Local…
How to have a World Cup party without wrecking your house
For many, the World Cup is one of the most exciting times of the decade. It’s a pure blend of skill and spectacle which can bring people together in support…
How to deal with difficult housemates and how to avoid being one yourself
Sharing a home with other people can have a lot of benefits. Firstly, it can be a great way to meet friends or to enjoy spending time with the ones…
Top tips for getting a summer job in Leeds
Summer is always a much-anticipated time for students. It’s a time to finally catch a break between all the pressures of university and, weather permitting, enjoy some of that new-found…
Why Horsforth is a great place to live for young Professionals
The stunning suburb of Horsforth feels in many ways like the quintessential British town. It’s a place that has never forgotten its unique history. Alongside making it a fascinating place…
How to keep your student home safe over the summer months
So, you’ve spent the last few months studying hard to ensure you get the best degree possible and improve your future prospects. You may have gone through the stresses of…
Meals you can make for under £3 per person
However, we’re here to show you that you can make great tasting meals for cheap, with a maximum of £3 per person. We should mention that we are assuming that…
Top tips for exam season
There’s no doubting that exam season is a stressful time. Even if you’re as prepared as you can possibly be, the pressure can still seem overwhelming. And while there’s no…
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…
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…
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