Photos: the number one weapon in your arsenal of property marketing tools. Buyers make up their minds about a property in seconds so make that first impression count. Plus good photos (and plenty of them) will help you sell your home faster. FACT.

Property portal Zoopla has warned that the UK is facing the worst shortage in fresh property listings since 2015. Although buyer demand is stronger than ever, stock levels are down by 26% from this time last year, with 3- and 4-bedroom properties feeling the pinch most. If you’re selling your home, then that’s not such a bad thing - it's certainly a seller's market right now. However, if you’re looking to buy during a time when there is likely to be increased competition at offer stage, how can you ensure that your bid is successful? Here are a few tips from your pals at Agreed.

We don't always get as much of it as we'd like here in the UK so we say make the most of what we do get! There are some incredible benefits to maximising the natural light in your home - for body and mind.