Well, football isn't coming home. But if you're thinking about moving home, there's rather more to play for. As we head into August, Trading Places is on hand to make sure you're fully informed about everything that could shape your decision to stay or go.

This week marks another significant moment in the rollout of the Renters' Rights Act — and this one comes with a direct financial consequence attached. From Monday 22 June, councils across England now have the power to issue fines of up to £7,000 to landlords whose properties contain serious hazards that haven't been addressed.

As school holidays approach, family buyers often become more focused. For sellers with space, gardens or flexible rooms, July can be a useful moment to attract motivated movers.

A deadline of 2035 sounds comfortably distant. But landlords are being warned that the reformed Decent Homes Standard — which will apply to every privately rented property in England for the first time — is a far bigger undertaking than many realise, and that those who delay could find compliance slipping out of their control.