As an agent in the Shepperton property market, I believe it is important to offer local homeowners a balanced and realistic view of both the Shepperton and national property markets.

A fresh coat of paint can help, but missing paperwork can delay a sale for months. Use August to prepare the information buyers and solicitors will need before an offer is agreed.

Every few weeks, another headline appears warning that house prices are about to crash. The reason changes each time. One month it is mortgage rates. The next it is inflation. More recently, geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in the Middle East have been blamed for higher borrowing costs and weaker buyer confidence

Knowing what is happening in the property market is really important if you are thinking of moving home in Shepperton in the coming few months. It’s also important if you are a Shepperton landlord wondering whether you should grow your portfolio or sell off a few properties?