Professional Archives – Pickard Properties

What’s happening in Leeds this autumn

All year round, Leeds is a bustling entertainment hub, where there’s always plenty of new things to do, see and experience. Autumn 2018 is going to be no different as – alon...

How to find the perfect housemate

You’re finally planning on moving out of your parents’ house, you’ve finished uni and have found a job in your university city, or you’re already in a house share and looki...

How to have a happy house share

More and more of us are sharing homes with friends into our 30s and beyond, which can be really fun. As with any relationship though, tensions can bubble under the surface if issue...

Fun free things to see & do in Leeds

As a young professional, your budget can be tight while you save your hard-earned money for various big purchases. However, that doesn’t mean you need to stay in every weekend fo...

A guide to dealing with noisy neighbours

Our homes are a place where we can relax, unwind and enjoy a little time to ourselves. However, sometimes noisy neighbours can make our homes feel a little less sweet, leading to s...

How to keep your house cool during the summer

We’re not sure if you’ve noticed, but it’s gotten rather hot this summer. And as a nation, we’re just not very good at dealing with it. We’re unprepared. It’s a shoc...

Tips for moving into your new home

Moving into a new place can be very exciting, whether you’re heading into shared digs with your friends, settling down with your partner or just enjoying some personal space in y...

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 you already have. Among the o...

What to expect living in the city as a young professional

Leeds is a fantastic place to call home. From the job market to art and culture, there’s simply so many opportunities and experiences available that it’s a city which never get...

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 fascinat...

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 you have a couple o...

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 help meet the ever-ex...

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 much enj...

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 e...

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 consider, including locatio...

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 the most dedicated culture vultu...

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. Fo...

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 m...

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 especially the case if you�...

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 restaur...

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