Searching for the right home can be overwhelming. Use this practical checklist to stay organised, confident and ready to act when the right property appears.

Over the last few weeks, there has been a growing narrative in the national press suggesting that the housing ladder is becoming increasingly difficult to climb. Much of this centres around the widening gap between smaller and larger homes, with many commentators suggesting that homeowners are becoming “stuck” and unable to move up.

When you have had your property on the market for a while, many sellers eventually face the same difficult decision: whether their asking price needs adjusting to reignite buyer interest. The reason why, over the past few years, the number of homes available across the TW17 postcode has increased significantly.

When most homeowners decide to put their Shepperton home on the market, they assume one thing. The chances their home will sell are very good.