In the past decade, millions of Brits have snapped up home tech gadgets to monitor their kids, cats, dogs and deliveries. About one in five homes has a doorbell camera, while thousands more have pet CCTV or video baby monitors.

After months of fevered speculation, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil her autumn Budget next week (Wednesday 30 October). As the announcement could have important implications for landlords, let’s consider what might be included in it.

In this six-minute video, Ben talks about the property market in Flintshire, which has shown significant growth recently, with increased demand from buyers and sellers in recent months. There’s been an evident rise in new listings this month compared to last, highlighting both market confidence and growing interest in the market.

As the days grow shorter and the chill sets in, it can be easy to feel a bit downcast. But autumn and winter bring their joys, and there’s plenty to look forward to as we enter the final three months of 2024.