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.

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.

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.

Artificial intelligence is starting to shape the way people sell, buy, rent and let homes. Used well, it can make the moving process smarter, faster and more connected.