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 […]

We are delighted to announce the exchange of contracts on a lovely detached country house nestled in several acres. The house boasts a swimming pool and tennis court, all set in the picturesque rural hamlet between Lodsworth and Petworth. This tranquil property, purchased ‘off market’, has not been sold since the 1970’s. The client’s primary […]

In today’s market, most buyers are unenthusiastic about taking on the cost and extended timescales of a large renovation project. But many of the clients we work with are still looking for properties that offer good value through potential for improvement. Smaller, strategic projects that create significant impact are particularly attractive. Improving a property’s layout […]

As tax changes force more second homes onto the market, many of them are being snapped up by downsizers who finally have a decent amount of stock to choose from around the £1 – 2 million mark. I was delighted to talk to renowned property journalist Zoe Dare Hall for this Daily Telegraph piece on […]