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He who hesitates is lost

The changing world of buying property since 2020, and the rise of countryside commuters, alongside flexible working life has enabled many with high powered jobs to live where they would like to, rather than on what was once referred to as ‘the commuter belt’. Therefore, there is no time for deliberation with the premium homes. […]

In The Press… The Times

Property Acquisitions are delighted to have been featured in today’s Sunday Times Home about how period homes are still very much in fashion. Our Director, Jennie Hancock is quoted, as she says period homes are still on the radar of buyers in West Sussex, but they’re now looking to improve their energy efficiency. Read the […]

MY FAVOURITE VILLAGES AROUND MIDHURST & PETWORTH FOR DOG WALKS

The majority of our clients are searching for their next house with a four-legged friend in mind, so dog walks often come up in conversation when viewing potential homes. From a stroll around the lakes of a National Trust park to an easy loop around a field or meadow, our part of West Sussex offers […]

Negotiating a lower price – how low do you go?

‘Do you think I can secure the house under the asking price, and how low can I go?’ are two of the most popular questions we are asked as a buying agent. During the market frenzy of Covid, securing a home for under the asking price was pretty much an impossible task. This was especially […]

In The Press… The Times

We had the pleasure of being featured in The Times day in a property piece about the benefits of being a cash buyer in the current market, quoting our Founder Jennie Hancock. As a buyer, cash is king right now. Over the last few months, the local housing market has turned from being price led to the ability to purchase, highlighting the importance of being a cash buyer when […]

In The Press… The Spectator

Property Acquisitions was quoted in The Spectator today, discussing what’s in and what’s out in the world of property. We mention annexes as a key property trend for 2023. Buyers that didn’t need an annexe before are considering them when house-hunting as they can be used as a back-up income stream. Rental income can cover […]

In The Press… This is Money

Our Director, Jennie Hancock was included in a This is Money piece on the best and worst counties for securing a house price discount. Jennie provides her top tips for buyers in West Sussex, which includes putting the offer in its best light and explaining your circumstances. Read the full article here.

Advantages of Entering a Less Competitive Market

After more than two years of a booming house market with recorded prices achieved, sealed bids, best and finals and cash buyers scrambling for the best houses, it is now clear that there is a shift as buyers are now dealing with higher borrowing and a far slower market. However, as a buying agent these are […]

In The Press… The Times

Our Founder, Jennie Hancock, is quoted in The Times today, as most of our clients are reducing their budgets by around 10-15% at the moment to take into consideration an increase in their mortgage repayments. As Jennie explains in the article, history tells us however, that when the current situation happens with mortgage rate increases and […]

Families seek long term homes, and downsizers are key in finding them

Over recent years in the South East, especially the South Downs National Park, detached houses and village homes have jumped in popularity which has been heightened due to the pandemic, resulting in the increased numbers of working from home, space in the garden for an annexe /office. Many London families, and other counties wish to settle […]