To support Mental Health Awareness Week, Colin MacLean from Amos Estates has transformed a bench at Thundersley Common into a quiet place for reflection and encouragement. Featuring the message “Sit Here, Breathe, Reset,” the initiative highlights the importance of wellbeing, kindness and taking time to pause in nature.

Stamp duty is once again under the spotlight, with growing calls for a system that better reflects regional house prices. As affordability pressures continue, especially in the South East, proposals for change could reshape how much buyers pay and how the property market moves in the future.

May is a key month for sellers, but more homes are competing for attention. If you are thinking of moving this spring, here is how the current market is shaping buyer behaviour and what helps a home stand out.

New research from Zoopla highlights a growing issue in the property market, with nearly half of listed homes failing to sell. Amos Estates Manager Rob Moir explains why accurate pricing from the outset is vital and how overpricing can ultimately damage a property’s chances of success.