New research shows two thirds of rental homes now use a letting agent, the highest share in two years. Landlords who hand over management spend 11 hours a month on their rentals, compared with 51 hours for those going it alone. Here's what that means for you.

For more than twenty years I’ve advised estates, family holdings and portfolio clients across London, on assets from £5 million upwards. The most valuable thing I’ve learned is simple: the right advice and the advice clients want to hear are rarely the same.

Buyers have plenty to compare this autumn, which makes the way a home enters the market increasingly important. A strong first impression, realistic price and thoughtful presentation can all help attract the right attention.

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.