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House Prices in East Sussex
If you’re thinking of buying or selling, the first question is usually what homes are worth. House prices in East Sussex have been steady over the past year,...
Autumn Property Market Update: South East Outlook
The property market in autumn 2026 is not telling a single story, and the difference matters if you are thinking about a move. National headlines have been pessimistic....
Under £1 Million North of the Downs
Buyers searching for homes under £1 million in Mid Sussex often arrive from the same starting point: a Brighton budget that no longer stretches to a Brighton family...
What the same budget gets you north of the South Downs
In Part 1, we talked about the feeling. The moment a Brighton home stops working, the move starts forming in the back of your mind. This piece is...
Moving from Brighton to the Countryside
For families thinking about moving from Brighton to the countryside, the decision rarely arrives all at once. Brighton gives you a lot. The sea on your doorstep. The...
What Makes East Sussex Special?
Matthew Braxton has spent his career helping people find – and let go of – homes in one of England’s most quietly beautiful corners. As Company Director at...
More Choice, Less Pressure – Why 2026 Could Be a Smart Time to Buy
Is now a good time to buy a house? If you’ve been sitting on the fence, watching mortgage rates and wondering whether to wait a little longer, you’re...
Rural Property Market Spring Update: Trends Across Sussex & Kent
The rural property market across Sussex and Kent is in positive territory this spring. Two clear trends are shaping activity, and both reflect the underlying strength of demand...
Is Now a Good Time to Sell? Here’s What We’re Actually Seeing
Is it a good time to sell your house? If you’ve been asking yourself that question, you’re not alone. Across Kent, Sussex and Surrey, we’re having more conversations...
Why London buyers are moving to Kent and Sussex
“I left Zone 2 London for East Sussex and found fresh air, wide horizons, food straight from the farm, birdsong instead of sirens, and a nervous system that...
Bringing Out the Best in Your Home This Spring
Spring has a gentle way of renewing the places we call home. As lighter days settle in and gardens begin to stir after winter, many homeowners start to...