As expected, the Budget confirmed an additional tax on homes priced over £2 million, although it’s not as bad as first feared. Homes priced at £2m – £2.5m will pay a council tax surcharge of £2,500 annually, going up to £7,500 for properties priced over £5m. I was delighted to share my insights with a […]

“Can I get it for less?” is still one of the most common questions we hear from buyers, especially in the current buyers’ market where nearly 40% of homes on the open market have been reduced. During the Covid property boom, paying under the asking price was almost impossible. Demand was fierce, and the best […]

After three months of speculation that cast a shadow over the autumn property market, today’s Budget should finally provide the clarity buyers and sellers have been waiting for. With proposals ranging from a Mansion Tax on homes valued at over £2 million to capital gains tax on main homes worth £1.5 million plus – and […]

Great to see our founder and MD Jennie Hancock quoted in the Daily Mail’s This is Money, talking about falling demand for large country houses. Buyers are cost sensitive and reluctant to take on major projects because of the costs involved to bring them up to scratch and to run and maintain them going forward […]

We were delighted to share our thoughts on stamp duty reform ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget with luxury property journal PrimeResi. There has been endless speculation about changes to stamp duty, capital gains tax and council tax which has created a great deal of confusion and uncertainty for buyers in recent weeks. In our […]

I was delighted to be quoted in The Daily Telegraph discussing the difficulties finding good household staff since Covid. When the legals are going through on a purchase, I always ask the seller for a list of local recommendations for everything, from builders and decorators to tree surgeons and handymen. If there’s a gardener in […]

There has been so much speculation lately regarding reform of property taxes, and this week the Conservatives put a new proposal to scrap stamp duty front and centre of their party conference. Our founder and MD Jennie Hancock was delighted to be quoted in the Daily Mail’s Money section, This is Money, and several property […]

There is something deeply rewarding about growing your own food, whether it’s herbs on a windowsill or a vegetable patch at the bottom of the garden. More than just a hobby, it’s a way of life that influences how people think about property and home. Here in the South Downs National Park, homes with established […]

We were delighted to be featured in the cover story of the Sunday Times Home section about the growth in vineyards across West Sussex, run by both professionals and hobby winemakers. The article explores how its chalky soil and south-facing slopes have helped West Sussex become one of the premier UK wine-producing regions. There are […]

 Is the tide turning once more? This is why now could be a key moment for upsizers After several years of a strong seller’s market, we are beginning to see a shift in West Sussex. The pace is slowing, price expectations are softening and buyers are gaining more leverage – especially those who are proceedable or […]