Across the UK and here in Warfield, the property market remains surprisingly active despite the issues at home and abroad. House prices are steady, buyers are still being selective, and the market itself is evolving.

Launching a new estate agency with Avocado Property in Urmston, I’m focused on delivering a more personal, honest and supportive moving experience. With deep local knowledge and a people-first approach, I aim to help families move the right way, offering tailored advice, strong communication and genuine care throughout the process.

For much of the last two decades, bungalows have quietly slipped out of fashion. Overshadowed by those glossy new build developments, three storey townhouses and open plan ‘modern living’, they became seen by many as somewhere only your granny lives rather than an aspirational home move.

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