With the river, countless parks, numerous independent shops and the home of England Rugby, Twickenham is a fabulous place to live.

And no one appreciates the town's delights more than Twickenham-born estate agent Darren Bartlett, who takes pride in providing a "personal and truly outstanding boutique home selling experience" for residents.

Darren took a particular interest when Twickenham Nub News launched last week: our shared dedication to the town and mission to serve its residents was very clear.

So we are delighted to announce a new partnership with Darren Bartlett Real Estate as sponsor of our property section.

Our exclusive partnership will bring you:

• regular 'property of the week' features
• insights into our local market
• top tips for homeowners
• the latest property prices in Twickenham.

Up close with Darren

We caught up with Darren and he set out his personal approach to doing business in the property market: "I believe you should always feel like a priority and not just another transaction."

As a dedicated local agent, he is able to keep in close communication at every stage of the process, from consultation to securing a buyer and vows to ensure the "marketing of your home is outstanding".

Working in his hometown of Twickenham is a source of professional pride for Darren. "Creating lasting relationships within my local community is a priority to me," he says.

"I'm not worried about market share. My aim is to be a property partner for life: it's not just about helping customers to sell their home, it's also about helping them find their next purchase."

Darren is an independent businessman who is often out and about on Twickenham's streets, either taking his daughter Lily to school or hitting the local shops and he encourages anyone to stop for a chat – any time.

Speaking about the partnership, Nub News chief executive Karl Hancock said: "I'm ecstatic to have Darren on board as our first partner for Twickenham.

"I look forward to reading his regular articles on the local property market."

Why I love where I live

In a blog post on his website Darren highlights a few of Twickenham's biggest appeals, giving it the "magic formula that makes it a fantastic location for families, couples and singles alike, of all ages". He writes:

Famous for being the home of English Rugby, Twickenham is a fabulous family choice, with sought-after schools, clubs and facilities for children all ages. The riverside walks, multitude of parks and gardens, and tree-lined streets give the whole place a leafy and relaxed feel.

There's a wide range of property options in Twickenham, going from one-bedroom apartments up to much larger homes, and many find it more affordable than the Richmond areas on the other side of the river.

You can get in touch with Darren via his website or by dropping him a message on Facebook, Twitter or by calling 020 3879 1239.