"Drawing up a detailed budget should be first on the to-do list."

"The current IAS 17 accounting model will be replaced on 1 January 2019."

"Opportunities do exist but lenders must do their homework before diversifying by geography or asset type."

"The way in which pubs are assessed has not kept pace with the changing market."

"Self-build house building in Scotland faces land, planning and finance challenges."

"Business rates have never been more in the spotlight as they have over recent months with the updated rating list going live on 1st April and a new 'Check, Challenge, Appeal' system being introduced."

"The full impact of the rating revaluation and subsequent changes to the system will be significant."

"When looking for a mortgage quote, you have two options: go it alone, or seek the advice of a mortgage broker."

"It's essential to do the maths before you commit to decades of costly repayments."

"The factors that contributed to the last global collapse are largely absent in today's market."