As school holidays approach, family buyers often become more focused. For sellers with space, gardens or flexible rooms, July can be a useful moment to attract motivated movers.

Are you spending your time growing your portfolio, or simply running it? In this week's article, Katie explores the difference between being a landlord and being a property investor, and why shifting your focus from day-to-day management to long-term strategy could transform both your returns and your lifestyle.

Rental growth has eased, but tenants are still searching carefully and landlords need to stay on top of pricing, compliance and property standards as the summer moving season continues.

Happy tenants are worth their weight in gold. But a problem-free tenancy can sometimes hide a portfolio that's quietly falling behind. In this week's article, we explain why looking beyond on-time rent could help you increase returns, reduce risk and protect your investment for the long term.