A new government scheme could help first-time buyers purchase with a deposit of just 2.5%. With more details expected at the October Budget, here’s what prospective buyers need to know.

Hoping to be in your next home by Christmas? With property transactions taking months rather than weeks, October is the time to understand what’s realistic — and why it can still pay to get moving.

Your letting agent may have found the tenant, but the legal responsibility never leaves you. In this week's article, Katie explains why ongoing compliance is ultimately the landlord's job, what you're responsible for after move-in, and how full management helps protect both your property and your legal position.

Finding a tenant is only the beginning. In this week's article, Katie explains why the real work starts after the keys are handed over, from maintenance and compliance to rent reviews and renewals, and why many landlords discover that full management is worth far more than they expected.