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 […]

I had the privilege of spending a day at The Chelsea Flower Show last week with clients we acquired a home for earlier this year. What a fabulous day we all had and we were exceptionally lucky to have the weather on our side, bearing in mind this year’s track record. It was wonderful to […]

Delayed completions are becoming more common West Sussex remains one of the most sought-after areas of the property market. With limited good quality country homes for sale, either on or off market, this strong demand has meant record prices are often still being achieved. For many sellers this has created a bit of a dilemma, […]

Detached houses come with a premium because of the space and privacy they provide. An Englishman’s home is his castle and clients often tell us they value being able to walk all the way around their property. We were pleased to share our insights on demand for detached homes with the Daily Telegraph this week, […]

When a client asks us for what they think is an almost impossible brief, we often surprise them!  It could be something like a single-track approach, a good pub, a church, easy access to a train station or no road noise – and the list can be longer. The geographical position can often make a […]

Buyers looking beyond the top postcodes are creating a ripple effect, driving demand for new locations where they can get more for their money, reports the Daily Telegraph We were delighted to share our insights on the West Sussex location where families are securing more bang for their buck. Townhouses within Chichester’s historic city walls […]

We are delighted to have shared our thoughts with The Times ‘Bricks & Mortar’ on activity in the country homes market and the discounts being achieved. There were a lot of overzealous sellers in the market during 2023 who have had a dose of realism as the country house market has cooled, so the price reductions […]

The Benefits of Acting Quickly in the Popular South Downs The property market is very much in demand in the South Downs, but there is a lack of available stock. This has resulted in property owners being aware of the benefits of attracting a ‘chain free buyer’, which I will explain in this blog post. […]