After a quiet summer, the property market is showing signs of life again. For Leytonstone homeowners weighing up a move, the latest figures are encouraging, but there are a few things worth knowing before the For Sale board goes up.

A change of tenancy is a useful opportunity to review more than the rent. From property condition to compliance and management, a little preparation this autumn can help create a smoother next let.

The Renters' Rights Act has already reshaped the private rented sector this year, but one of its most significant measures is still to come: a mandatory PRS Landlord Ombudsman, giving every tenant in England a free, binding route to complain about their landlord. It will change how disputes are resolved.

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.