“I have shuffled off this mortal coil in accordance with the immutable law that there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes,” his message said, adding, “I rest in peace.”

Given what “Squid Game” theorizes about fan worship, not even that is a certainty.

A lack of certainty over interest and mortgage rates, as well as upheaval caused by changes to stamp duty, could make 2025 difficult to navigate for buyers and sellers.

Fixed-priced deals offer certainty for a set period - often a year, or longer - but if prices drop, you could be stuck at a higher price.

While these deals offer certainty, anyone signing up to one risks missing out were prices to fall before the fixed element expires.