Buy-to-let, Plastic plants, Will disputes

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Buy to let mortgages are booming - research from the Council of Mortgage Lenders show there was a leap of almost 40% in the number given out last year. It seems would-be landlords aren't put off by the fact that from 2017 landlords won't be able claim as much tax relief on their mortgage payments. And existing landlords warn they are already putting up rents in anticipation. New figures from the Ministry of Justice show a sharp rise in the number of contested wills being taken to court. Lawyers think it may be down to complex relationships with divorces and remarriages, but there is the suggestion that the rising value of property plays a role. What are last wishes worth if a court can overturn them? And one of Royal Mail's most valuable resources is its database of postcodes and the names that go with them. They're highly sought after by marketing companies trying to sell us things. But should Royal Mail be allowed to sell this information? And how can you stop them sending it out? Presenter: Winifred Robinson Producer: Olive Clancy.