August does not have to be a quiet month for your property search. With the right financial preparation and viewing strategy, summer buyers can uncover opportunities others may miss.

New Guide Price £595,000. Set in a superb rural position, this impressive five-bedroom executive home occupies a generous plot of around a third of an acre. Offering spacious and versatile accommodation, three reception rooms and two en suite shower rooms, providing modern family living.

Scrolling property portals is useful, but registering with an estate agency can give buyers a more personal, proactive search experience, especially when the right home is about to come to market.

Average rents have risen sharply across the UK over the last five years, but the national headlines don't always reflect what's happening locally. This update examines regional rental trends, explains the reasons behind the figures, and highlights why every town, including Attleborough, has its own unique rental market story.