After the final kick of the 2025 Women’s European Cup when the ball thundered into the back of the Spanish net, the English Lionesses lifted the trophy for the second time running. Fans and pundits alike marvelled at the resilience, grit, and unshakable determination that defined the historic victory.

In time the finer details of how the team played throughout the tournament will fade. What will remain is the result.

It’s much the same in the property market. Buying or selling a home is a competition in its own right. On one side, you - the buyer or seller. On the other, a complex opposition of systems and players: sellers, purchasers, mortgage lenders, solicitors and surveyors. Any one of these can make a decisive move - whether a well-timed tackle or an unexpected long-range effort - to disrupt your momentum or block the path to your goal.

That’s why the summer holiday “off-season” is the perfect time to train, strategise, and prepare for your own campaign.

Are you aiming to be in a new home by Christmas? Moving to secure the best school options for your child next year? Or perhaps, as a first-time buyer, you’re considering whether now is the right time to take advantage of new 100% mortgage products? Whatever your ambition you’ll need a solid team - and a trusted coach - to guide you.

The Lionesses had talented and tenacious players, but also a brilliant coaching staff whose presence in the dugout was just as vital to their success. In property, your team should be headed by an experienced estate agent who can keep you match-fit, focused, and ready for whatever challenges arise.

Few property transactions are entirely smooth. Obstacles are part of the game. Every team hits rough patches, but as we’ve learned from the Lionesses, the great ones still find a way to win.

If you are looking for a great coach to help you win your next property game, talk to us. We have the tee shirt and the tracksuit.