If moving is starting to feel more realistic, September is a useful time to prepare. Understanding your budget, priorities and local property search now could make things much easier when the right home appears.

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.

Managing your own rental can look like an easy way to save money. But what happens when you factor in your time, maintenance, compliance and the risks you may not even know you’re carrying? Neil found out during his first year as a landlord.

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.