We were delighted to share our thoughts ahead of the Autumn Budget with the leading luxury property journal, PrimeResi. Top of the Property Acquisitions wish list is a plea for the government to stop raiding the pockets of homebuyers through stamp duty – a prohibitive tax that restricts movement and suffocates the housing market – […]

Having the inside track on the best towns and villages is one of the many advantages of using a buying agent, who knows their patch inside out – from the best schools, to the new farm shop that’s about to open, or the quickest back route to the station. But if you’re new to an […]

The dynamics of today’s property market, where asking prices are wildly optimistic, is creating some unique opportunities for buyers. Properties priced above their true open market value can provide buyers with extra leverage during negotiations, particularly where a property has been unsold for a lengthy period of time. Sellers may be more willing to enter […]

We’re delighted to see our comments on Arundel in Sussex Life magazine and regional newspaper The Argus. Both publications have picked up on news that the popular West Sussex town has been nominated as one of the best locations in the UK for downsizers. Most of our downsizing clients have children who have flown the […]

We work with many downsizers who are local to West Sussex and moving into the area, so we were delighted to assist the Daily Mail with their round up of the best places to downsize. In at number three, Arundel is an ideal hotspot for outdoorsy types and nature lovers of all ages. People love […]

As we approach the autumn with the election behind us, bank rates remain high and an Autumn Budget is to be announced on 30th October. There are still many opportunities to buy well, with more opportunities to refurbish than we’ve seen in years. However, premiums are still being achieved for the best villages and scarce properties that will […]

We were delighted to share our insights with the Sunday Times for their round up of ‘The 20 best secret villages to live in’. In at number 4 is The Hartings, with fantastic walks up onto the South Downs, a Post Office and general store and, of course, an excellent pub – the White Hart […]

We were pleased to share our thoughts with the Daily Mail on the shops and brands that really draw buyers to an area. Everyone used to get excited about the arrival of a Waitrose or M&S, and our clients certainly still value those brands, but today it’s the independent farm shops and local producers selling […]

Why are the British people obsessed with home ownership and will Generation Z continue this trend? It is a very British characteristic to obsess about being a homeowner. European countries do not understand the fascination we have with our homes being our castles. Generation Z faces the biggest gap of any generation between housing aspiration […]

How do we as buying agents understand the full complexities of a buyer’s mind? Our job is to slip into their shoes, understand every reason for their purchase and deliver. Sometimes their brief does drift somewhat ‘off piste’. For example, the client must have a period house – they purchased a contemporary one. The client must […]