April is a good time for buyers to focus on readiness rather than guesswork. In a market where choice has improved but confidence remains mixed, being organised can make all the difference when the right home comes along.

When you work with Newboulds & Co for moving home you have almost 90 years industry experience every step of the way

If you are a homeowner or landlord in Shepperton and thinking about selling in the coming months, one question tends to rise above all others. How long is this going to take?

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest something rather unexpected. After years of worsening affordability, the picture has begun to improve. Wages have risen faster than house prices since 2021, nudging the headline affordability ratios in the right direction. On the face of it, that feels like progress.