In today’s Shepperton property market, the Bank of Mum and Dad remains a powerful force — and it’s only grown more influential. For many first-time buyers in Shepperton, parental help is not just a boost, it’s often the key to the front door. But is this a sign of generosity? Or a symptom of something much deeper going on in our housing system?

Black mould, an unsightly and potentially dangerous issue, can raise serious concerns for potential buyers and is often visible in marketing photographs. Therefore, it's crucial to address this issue before listing your property for sale. But what exactly causes it, and how can you effectively resolve the problem?

When setting out on your journey of moving home, most people start with inviting estate agents to their home to determine price, timescales and find out what the market is doing. Will the person in your living room actually deal with your move or will you passed to different departments? An essential question to ask when deciding on who to instruct

You've decided to move. So, before you arrange a valuation, should you pack up all your personal items, hide family photos and paint the whole house white? Read this article to find out how you can prepare your home for sale to maximise its value without removing all traces of your family.