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 […]

The first 100 days in power are crucial for any new government as they set the tone for their term in office and lay out their policy priorities. We’re delighted to be included in this PrimeResi Journal article, where leaders from across the prime property sector offer their views on what those policies should be, […]

We work with many downsizers across West Sussex and the Surrey/Hampshire borders, so we were delighted to share our thoughts on this hot topic with the Daily Telegraph. Most of our downsizing clients have children who have flown the nest, and they want to simplify their lives and their finances by buying a more manageable […]

We are delighted to announce exchange of contracts this month on this lovely house in a village location a few miles north of Chichester.  The property is set in two acres with amazing downland views, yet with easy access to Chichester, the coast and train service to London. Their priority for this client was to settle in […]

How things have changed over the past 30 years with our choice of homes. In the 90’s, top-end buyers only wished for the classic Georgian House with a tennis court, swimming pool, a few acres of land; a grand imposing home in the heart of a village. This came with a huge maintenance list such […]

Labour’s policy to scrap VAT relief on private school fees is a hot topic at the moment, but what impact could it have on the property market? We were pleased to share our thoughts with the Daily Mail, outlining how in our experience, protecting children’s schooling from disruption is one of the most important considerations […]

Property Acquisitions Founder and Director Jennie Hancock was delighted to be asked by The Times to author a comment piece on the impact of digital communication on buying and selling homes. Jennie says, “When it comes to matching people with properties, I would challenge anyone to beat the speed, efficiency and meaningful connection that can […]