Gemma Parr

For many people, buying or selling a home is one of life's most exciting milestones. Yet it's fair to say that the process itself hasn't always kept pace with modern life. While we can now manage our banking, shopping and even medical appointments online, moving home often still relies on lengthy paperwork, repeated requests for the same information and long periods of waiting. Gemma Parr The good news is that this could soon begin to change. The government has announced plans aimed at...

It might sound like an odd question, but if you’re thinking of moving, it’s worth asking yourself: if you walked through your front door for the first time today, would you want to buy it? After nearly 30 years in property, one thing I know for certain is this – presentation matters. Massively. I completely understand why people don’t always see it. When you live somewhere every day, you stop noticing things. The pile of shoes by the front door becomes invisible. The tired paintwork that you...

After over 30 years in the property industry, and two decades living in Marlow, launching my own independent estate agency felt like a very natural next step. I’ve spent much of my career working on Marlow High Street, helping people move at every stage of life — from first-time buyers to families upsizing, and downsizers looking for a simpler way of living. Over the years, I’ve come to understand that moving home is rarely just about bricks and mortar. It’s personal, emotional, and often...