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.

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.

Scrolling property portals is useful, but registering with an estate agency can give buyers a more personal and proactive search experience, particularly now, as the autumn property market gets underway.

This month, we’d like to shine a light on someone very special to us — Lucy, the lovely and talented lady behind CHM Crafts, who creates our tote bags for our moving-in gifts.