As we lead ever busier lives many of us seem to have less time to spend looking at properties, writes David Lawrenson .

Here's a possible solution.

Lack of time curses us all - even portfolio landlords who from time to time find themselves tied up in the general hassle and day to day management that a large portfolio brings.

Of course, today we have the internet which allows us to easily browse properties that are for sale and get a feel of what's on offer - all from the comfort of our own home.

The net undoubtedly saves a lot of the foot slog - but finding and buying the right types of property still takes time.