If you are a Shepperton homeowner thinking about moving home, there appears to be some new information between what Shepperton home sellers want and what buyers are actually willing to pay.

We often talk about the average price of a home in Shepperton, but that single figure can hide more than it reveals.

For some homebuyers, the kitchen is the deal maker. For others, it is the number of bedrooms, the school catchment or the distance to the railway station. Yet for a sizeable group of buyers, the garden matters just as much as the house itself. Across Shepperton there are 90 homes with large gardens.

The rental market is still growing, but the way properties are managed has changed. August is a useful time for landlords to review tenancies, rent processes and record-keeping.