A fresh coat of paint can help, but missing paperwork can delay a sale for months. Use August to prepare the information buyers and solicitors will need before an offer is agreed.

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.

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.

Everything may look fine on the surface, but is your tenancy legally protected? In this week's article, Katie explains why a problem-free tenancy can still hide costly compliance gaps, and why staying on top of the legal details is just as important as collecting the rent.