Getting the tenant moved in is only the beginning. From rent collection and maintenance to inspections, compliance and keeping your tenant happy, effective property management protects your investment and keeps everything running smoothly. Here’s what happens once the tenancy begins.

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.

Hoping to be in your next home by Christmas? With property transactions taking months rather than weeks, October is the time to understand what’s realistic — and why it can still pay to get moving.

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.