Anna has a second home in Ampthill. Anna is looking to let it, but is overwhelmed whether she should do so with a high street agent at a higher price, or a cheaper online alternative. Don’t agonise like Anna.

Ben owns a rental property in Bedford. Ben hasn’t raised the rent for years, partly because he’s been too busy to action an increase, partly to avoid the awkward conversation with his tenant. Don’t bury your head like Ben…

With the General Election less than a fortnight away, here we summarise what the top five parties have pledged for the property sector in their manifestos, from building, to renting, to taxation. In alphabetical order…

Fiona lives in a rented property in Flitwick. Fiona went on a fortnight’s break to Barcelona with her family. She knew she still had to pay the rent even while they were all away from home, but she failed to fulfil her other obligations as a tenant when on holiday. Don’t forget your tenancy agreement like Fiona…

Lucy was recently scammed by a fake letting agent in Luton. Lucy spotted an advert for a house on Facebook, went along to what she thought was a viewing, and transferred over a substantial sum as a ‘holding fee’, before finding out she’d been conned out of time, money, and trust. Don’t get led on like Lucy…

Steve recently attempted to evict his tenant from a flat in Silsoe due to unpaid rent. Steve failed to plan, didn’t understand the process, and opted to go it alone. The result: critical errors, entanglement in legal complexities, additional costs, and a delayed eviction. Don’t be stressed like Steve…