The truth is, the UK's pressing housing shortage has created fertile ground for opportunism. It’s a modern-day Wild West. So how can homeowners navigate these turbulent waters safely? The key lies in understanding the landscape and knowing exactly what red flags to look for.

Across Britain, hidden behind fences and hedges, overlooked patches of land quietly hold significant untapped financial value. In an age of housing scarcity, soaring property prices, and ever more burdensome stamp duty, the notion of unlocking equity in one's garden - without the upheaval of selling the beloved family home - has never been more compelling.