Are you spending your time growing your portfolio, or simply running it? In this week's article, Katie explores the difference between being a landlord and being a property investor, and why shifting your focus from day-to-day management to long-term strategy could transform both your returns and your lifestyle.

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.

The rental market is still growing, but the way properties are managed has changed. August is a useful time for landlords to review tenancies, rent processes and record-keeping.

Happy tenants are worth their weight in gold. But a problem-free tenancy can sometimes hide a portfolio that's quietly falling behind. In this week's article, we explain why looking beyond on-time rent could help you increase returns, reduce risk and protect your investment for the long term.