It’s true that a lot of homes are snapped up by first timers carefully clambering upon one rung of the ladder, or experts keeping afloat in the deep end of the property pool. But sometimes, whilst you’re having a quiet sit down in the swimming pool canteen, a property can be handed to us on a plate with a side order of inheritance tax. For these exercise avoidant foodies, it can be a little overwhelming. That’s why we’ve compiled a handy guide for those of us who’ve inherited property, when we were simply expecting a mediocre helping of soggy sausage and chips.

So it’s your first time? Do not fear, D&D are here. While finding out how to become a buy to let landlord can be a daunting prospect, we know all too well the value to gain from embarking on such new, uncharted territories. Although recent changes to taxation last year, meaning you can no longer deduct mortgage expenses from rental income, a buy to let property is certainly worth the investment once you’ve grasped the ins and outs of the market. So let us hold your hand through the process, if you’re comfortable with that of course Keith.

Overspent on pizza, can’t afford your repayments or got yourself into debt? Let us answer those awkward mortgage questions you’re too embarrassed to ask. Don’t be shy, welcome to the Annual Awkward Mortgage Q&A with your friendly property experts. Those burning queries you have that might be a bit on the sensitive side? Well, we’ve heard it all before and there’s no judgement here at all!

We’re here to remind you how to make sure you get your deposit back so you can avoid getting into a stressful tug-of-war over your hard earned cash. If you’ve made the decision to move on out, the last thing you need is to see your security deposit withheld as you attempt to conjure up a new one for the next place. So here’s our stress free guide to moving on out in the form of M People’s hit song from 1993, no less. Hit it, Heather.

Sell sell sell! cries your house at night, as your partner murmurs ‘it’s just settling love, go back to sleep’. But you can’t. Move move move! you hear it creak, as you nervously waddle downstairs for a Nigella-esque gulp of cheesecake at midnight. Yes, your property is ready to be taken to market like a pig ready for a hog roast, but is it ready for its close up? Are you ready for your close up? This Winter, you’re most likely champing at the bit (or cheesecake) to get your house up and sold, so that’s where we come in. Here are our top tips for getting your best asset pimped and primped for a swift sale, so you can quit stress eating through the cold winter nights.

Say goodbye to arrested development and long drawn out planning applications. Say hey there to permitted development and automatic ‘yes siree you can build a pretty kitchen extension’. The Government, Dua Lipa style, counted out some new rules earlier in the year, and consequently made a hit song about it with full dance routine choreographed by Rishi Sunak. You might have missed it while you were engrossed in the BoJo baby news and that particularly eye watering episode of Naked Attraction. But what do these new rules mean for you and what exactly are they? Well get your leotard and shades on and let’s get counting.