If you have ever thought about selling your Shepperton home, you will know how tempting it can be to stretch the asking price. After all, it is your biggest tax-free asset, and those extra few thousand pounds can feel like a sensible cushion. Yet in the Shepperton property market, ambition can sometimes cost more than it earns.

We all know the feeling. When you think about buying a home, you check the headlines, look at interest rates, and then tell yourself, "Maybe we’ll wait until things calm down.”

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest decisions. Whether it’s your first purchase or your fifth, the process can feel daunting, with plenty of pitfalls to avoid. From mortgages and surveys to legal paperwork and negotiations, there’s a lot to take on board. By arming yourself with the right information and working with a knowledgeable local estate agent, you’ll be better placed to make smart decisions and find the home that truly fits your needs.

With the festive season fast approaching, many homeowners are wondering if a move before Christmas is still possible. The good news is, it absolutely can be, but the clock is ticking. Let's explore why.