For decades, the flat was the natural starting point for many first-time home buyers. The first rung of the ladder. The affordable option. The stepping stone to something bigger. For landlords, it was a dependable investment. For first-time buyers, it was often the only way in. That logic has not disappeared, yet it is starting to crack.

Will there be house price crash? It’s the headline doing the rounds, and it is exactly what has some people thinking of buying and selling second guessing themselves. Because once you look past the noise and into what is happening on the ground in Selby and the UK, the story is very different, and that gap between headline fear and reality is where smart decisions get made.

Buyers don’t just like a property. They fall for it. Deep emotions are usually involved. And just like any relationship, that feeling can fade faster than expected

Most tenancies that end up ‘nightmarish’ don’t start badly. It’s a bit like a suspense film. Everything seems fine at first. The tenant looks great. The property is in good shape. The paperwork is signed. Everyone expects a smooth ride. Then the small warning signs appear.