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

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There is a growing shift taking place in the Ruislip property market, and it is not one that can be ignored. While much of the national conversation focuses on house prices and interest rates, a quieter yet more revealing metric is beginning to stand out, how long properties are taking to sell.

Across the UK and here in Cippenham, 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.