If you listened to the doom merchants, you would think first-time buyers (FTB) in Stevenage had no chance at all. According to the loudest voices, buying a first home is impossible, the ladder has been pulled up, and the only people who buy their first homes today are lottery winners or those with wealthy parents.

If you walk down almost any Twyford road or street, you will see the quiet signs of life playing out behind the front doors. Families growing. Kids leaving home. Kitchens are being refitted for the second or third time. Yet somewhere in that rhythm, every homeowner starts to feel it again ... the gentle itch to move.

A well-managed deposit can prevent end-of-tenancy stress. By protecting funds in an approved scheme, creating a detailed inventory, keeping open communication, and being transparent about any deductions, landlords can avoid most disputes and maintain positive tenant relationships.

If you walk down almost any Warfield road or street, you will see the quiet signs of life playing out behind the front doors. Families growing. Kids leaving home. Kitchens are being refitted for the second or third time. Yet somewhere in that rhythm, every homeowner starts to feel it again ... the gentle itch to move.