Whether you bought your home five months ago or five years ago, the truth is the same: your property is one of your most valuable assets, and without a proper plan, it may not go where you’d want if something happens to you.

If you walk down almost any Crowthorne road or street, you will see the quiet signs of life playing out behind the front doors. Families growing. Kids leaving home. Kitchens are being refitted for the second or third time. Yet somewhere in that rhythm, every homeowner starts to feel it again ... the gentle itch to move.

Being a landlord sounds simple on the surface, but the real world is full of small costs and unexpected bumps that can chip away at your profit. From maintenance to empty months and admin fees, it all adds up. With a bit of planning and a realistic budget, these surprises become manageable rather than stressful.

Yet never did. Here is why. If you have ever thought about selling your Henley 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 Henley property market, ambition can sometimes cost more than it earns.