Do you have a dream of moving into a new home? Do you hope that 2025 will be the year you start afresh? If the answer to these questions is yes, then you might have less time than you think.

Can you cut the overhanging branches from your neighbour's tree? Or paint your side of the boundary fence? Read this article to find out before you end up in a neighbour dispute that could scupper your plans for a sale in the future.

In Bolton, in the 20 months between May 2020 and December 2021, the average number of Bolton homes selling was 461 per month (one month, it even hit the heady heights of 561 homes sold stc). Yet, the number of homes for sale steadily dropped throughout that period to an all-time low of just 1,064 homes for sale in December 2021.

There might just be nothing worse than starting the process of buying a new home only to be stopped in your tracks by pernickety red tape. Double-check these things to make sure you can actually sell your home before you get too far into the process.