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.

Finding a tenant is only the beginning. In this week's article, Katie explains why the real work starts after the keys are handed over, from maintenance and compliance to rent reviews and renewals, and why many landlords discover that full management is worth far more than they expected.

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.

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.