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In The Press… Sunday Times

Annexes are highly sought after at the moment, so much so that they can potentially add 10% to the value of a property. Our Director, Jennie Hancock, was asked by Sunday Times Home to provide a quote about their appeal and why, which was published today. Jennie said: “As you need to have suitable outside […]

‘Lock up and leave’ homes are back on the agenda in West Sussex

Lock up and leave properties are back in fashion for a variety of buyers as we make our way out of lockdown restrictions. Factors such as being able to travel abroad again, excellent rental opportunities, Londoners seeking second homes and people wanting to visit family more are fuelling the trend, with all seeking somewhere that […]

In The Press – The Times

Picture Credit: Alamy/The Times Having been born and bred in Chichester, our Director, Jennie Hancock, knows the local area like the back of her hand. With over 30 years’ experience of working here too, she also boasts impressive knowledge and acumen of the country house market. Therefore, when The Times Bricks & Mortar asked […]

In The Press – Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph asked our Director, Jennie Hancock, for comment about increased demand for buying agents in West Sussex, and the appeal of purchasing a country house off-market. We are delighted to see that some of her comments have been included, demonstrating Jennie’s expertise in the local property market. Here is the Q&A with the journalist: […]

In The Press – Property Reporter

The demand for larger homes and more outdoor space across every county in England is showing no signs of slowing down, with three-bed houses the most desirable and one-bed flats the least. Property Reporter has kindly quoted our Director, Jennie Hancock, about buyer demand in West Sussex, as the county ranks joint third in the […]

Well-established gardens are back in horticultural fashion

The world’s greatest flower show may have been pushed back to September due to the pandemic, but green fingered horticulturists are fully embracing their gardens this summer – in fact, they have been for the last fourteen months! Having been cooped up at home for over a year this is of no surprise – for […]

Buyer demand remains higher for houses than flats in West Sussex due to Covid-19

Covid-19 continues to fuel demand for larger homes and more outdoor space in West Sussex according to recent research by PropCast, with 80% of houses for sale under offer or subject to contract, compared to 57% for flats. The findings form part of a nationwide report, where the house selling weather forecast analysed buyer […]

In The Press… an FT West Sussex property market focus

Our Director, Jennie Hancock was quoted in the Financial Times over the weekend about the West Sussex property market. Opening up the article, Jennie talks about how she has seen more demand in the Lodsworth, Graffham, Selham area in the last twelve months than she has in fifteen years, with buyers asking for a village […]

In The Press… The appeal of swimming pools and tennis courts

We are delighted to have been quoted in today’s Sunday Times Home, about the appeal of outdoor entertainment features such as swimming pools, tennis courts, croquet lawns and so on for today’s country house buyer. Our Director, Jennie Hancock, said: “Generally, families coming out of London with children pre university are now looking for English […]

Property guide: when you’re looking for waterside property for sale, Chichester

Some of the most pretty villages near Chichester with a waterside setting The pretty villages near Chichester’s coast are hugely popular with walkers, cyclists, families and those who enjoy sailing, paddleboarding, kite surfing and so on. However, it’s not just a playground for holidaymakers… Around half of the enquiries I have received at Property Acquisitions […]