August does not have to be a quiet month for your property search. With the right financial preparation and viewing strategy, summer buyers can uncover opportunities others may miss.

Scrolling property portals is useful, but registering with an estate agency can give buyers a more personal, proactive search experience, especially when the right home is about to come to market.

A move often starts long before a property is officially listed. If selling within the next few months is becoming a realistic possibility, September is a good time to work out what needs to happen first.

The words we hear most from new managed landlords? "I wish I'd done this years ago." In this week's article, Katie explores why making the switch to professional management is about more than saving time – it's about improving returns, reducing risk and running a stronger, more efficient portfolio.