A guide on purchasing the Honeyside property in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Honeyside, situated in the heart of Riften, stands as one of the purchasable properties in Skyrim, vital for earning the title of Thane in the Rift.
Purchasing a house involves a series of quests and steps. To expedite the process, this guide outlines the necessary actions to acquire Honeyside, including an alternate free method.
Steps to Buy Honeyside

Purchasing Honeyside involves completing quests in Riften:
- The Riften Skooma Operation: Locate Wujeeta in Riften Fishery, offer a Health Potion, and discover the Skooma dealer’s identity.
- Confrontation: Speak with Jarl Laila Law-Giver (or Maven Black-Briar) in Mistveil Keep. Receive orders to eliminate the Skooma dealers at the warehouse near the port.
- Assist Riften’s Citizens: Assist various citizens in Riften by completing quests. Help a minimum of five citizens.
- Thane Status: Upon completion, return to the Jarl to receive Thane status. However, purchasing property in Riften is required. Approach Anuriel to buy Honeyside for 8000 gold.
Obtaining Honeyside Free (Glitch)

An alternate method exists to acquire the property without paying:
- After dealing with the Skooma dealers, speak with Laila Law-Giver. Learn that Riften residency is necessary for Thane status.
- Quickly engage Anuriel in the purchase dialogue, then swiftly deposit the entire amount into the nearest chest.
- If done swiftly enough, the property is acquired without payment. Inform Laila about the purchase.
- Reclaim the gold from the chest, and the property is yours without any expense.
By following these steps, you can secure Honeyside in Riften, whether through the traditional completion of quests or by utilizing the mentioned glitch to obtain the property for free.