It is one of the hardest moments in any home sale. The photographs are done, the house is immaculate, the listing is live, and then nothing. No calls. No viewings. Silence.

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Stevenage and Stevenage Old Town continue to perform well, with rising prices, strong buyer demand and more homes coming to market, creating opportunities for both movers and first-time buyers this summer.

The gap between asking and achieved looks alarming this month. Read it closely and it tells a quieter, more useful story.