The UK property market is entering a more challenging period for sellers, with rising mortgage costs, increased competition and more cautious buyers putting pressure on asking prices. Recent figures from Rightmove highlight just how much market conditions are changing, with thousands of homeowners reducing their asking prices every day.

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 future of the United Kingdom is once again being discussed, with the First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland meeting in Cardiff to discuss closer cooperation, economic issues, energy, Europe and wider constitutional questions.

There are significant changes ahead for landlords and the private rented sector in England, with the Government now providing greater clarity around the introduction of the new national rental property registration service.