A strong start to the spring market Despite the end of the stamp duty relief at the end of March, the housing market has continued to show strength through April and into May. According to national data, the average asking price for a property rose by 1.4% last month to a new high of £377,182 – a larger-than-usual increase for April.

Black mould, an unsightly and potentially dangerous issue, can raise serious concerns for potential buyers and is often visible in marketing photographs. Therefore, it's crucial to address this issue before listing your property for sale. But what exactly causes it, and how can you effectively resolve the problem?

Published May 2025 | Putterills Estate Agents

You may have seen property gurus filling up your social media feeds with tales of how they bought a number of properties without using any of their own savings, and now they have retired at the age of 32 with a portfolio worth £10m. And of course, for the princely sum of £997, you can learn how to do this too.