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 […]

Test driving a location by renting first is a popular tactic used by buyers who are moving to a new area, and we were delighted to share our views with The Daily Telegraph on this topic. Relocating is such a big decision and if you’re not very familiar with the area you want to move […]

We were delighted to contribute to an article in The Daily Telegraph, looking at costs for people selling their London home and upsizing to the countryside. Someone selling in London for £2m – £2.5m can expect to acquire a family home with a good size garden and possibly an annexe, some land, a pool and […]