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Property features buyers are looking for in 2022 (and what it means for you)

With property prices reaching an all-time high this year, it’s no wonder buyers are more cautious than ever before making an offer. But aside from looming price tags, what is it that attracts home hunters to a property in the first place? Well, that’s a good question. And with the help of recent data shared…

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Interview: Bryan Hollands on why he’s joined Open House Estate Agents

If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you may have seen our post introducing Bryan Hollands as a new partner at Open House Estate Agents. So to help you get to know the man behind the freshly-pressed shirt, we thought we’d initiate Bryan by sticking him on the hot seat. Here’s what he had…

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Will property prices in Sussex continue to rise in 2022?

In recent months, UK temperatures and the property market have rocketed off the charts. Even in the midst of economic uncertainty and a cost-of-living crisis, house prices continue to climb far beyond the predicted forecasts of many property experts. In fact, asking prices have hit a record high for the first half of this year,…

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When’s the best time to sell your property?

If you ask many estate agents up and down the country “when’s the best time to sell my property?” they’d probably say right now. But that simply isn’t true. Because, as you smarter sellers will know, there are seasonal trends and local market variations at play that hugely influence the success of your sale. So,…

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7 mistakes to avoid when selling your property

Selling your property can be stressful enough without the added pressure of things going wrong. Regardless of why you’re selling your property, there are many potential pitfalls that hinder the success of a speedy sale. For that reason, we’ve put together a guide to help you maximise the chance of getting the offer you need…

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The ultimate guide to finding the right estate agent for you

If you want to secure the best price for your property, you need to find an agent who ticks all the boxes. Our ultimate guide to finding the right estate agent covers everything you need to know to make the right decision, including: Asking for recommendations Surveying the local area Checking credentials Going undercover as…

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11 revealing questions to ask your estate agent when viewing a property

Picture this: after months of searching, you find the property of your dreams. It ticks all the boxes. Four spacious bedrooms, a large modern bathroom and a south-facing garden to make memories with the family. You buy it instantly. But as you wave goodbye to the removal team and start to unpack, your dream home…

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Open House Brighton Coast, your local estate agents in Peacehaven. Sell your home with Open House

Open House opens High Street office

Local hybrid estate agent opens a high street office in Peacehaven due to growing demand. 24/7 online estate agents, Open House Brighton Coast, having grown their business over the last five years, have stepped out of the virtual world and onto the high street to meet growing demand and ongoing success. Owner Neil Standing told…

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Selling Property In Newhaven

Our Tips For Selling Your Property In Newhaven Selling your property, if not handled correctly, can be a long and stressful experience. You want to make sure you get the right price for your home and to see it sold quickly. This is where we come in, Open House, the leading estate agent for Newhaven.…

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Online Valuation Tool Guide

Using our free online valuation tool is a fast way to get an idea of the value of your property. In these times when having an in-person valuation done isn’t really an option; getting an idea of the value of your property online could be the next best thing! This free service we offer comes…

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Buying? Video Viewings during lockdown

In the age of the smartphone, everyone’s a budding-Spielberg, and this means vendors are able to make a video walk-through of their home, so potential buyers can “virtually view” properties. Trying to schedule property viewings around work is always super-tricky, and now, with the current lockdown rules, in-person viewings are a no-go, so video viewings…

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Video Property Valuations During Lockdown

Whether it’s via FaceTime, Skype, ZOOM, Messenger, WhatsApp – or any other preferred method of video calling – we can join you on a tour of your home, and provide you with an accurate valuation within 24-hours. We’ll also give you feedback on anything that can improve the saleability of the property; this is just…

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Selling? - Video Viewings during lockdown

You don’t have to be Steven Spielberg to make a movie about your home; smartphones give everyone the chance to make videos of their own – and this is where your property is the star. Just a simple video walk-through of your home will help attract the attention of potential buyers, meaning you don’t have…

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Telscombe's Most Valuable Home Sold By Open House

When your husband is known as the local family builder, you’d hope to have the best house in the village! That’s certainly the case for Margaret Harkness, 81, who has moved from her property in Telscombe Cliffs after 47 years – and many happy memories. Open House has arranged the sale of the six/seven bedroom…

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Boom in Low Fee Estate Agents

Online estate agents are a relatively new but popular phenomenon. Their property portals have become the go-to places for those who want free house valuations as well as a cheap way to sell a home. Property experts claim these low fee estate agents have given more power to homeowners. They put the seller in control,…

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House Prices Increased in January

According to the Nationwide building society; annual house prices growth has increased for the start of the new year. In December 2017 the annual growth rate was 2.6% but in January 2018 that rate had increased to 3.2%. This change surprised the chief economist of the Nationwide building society as they saw signs of “weakening…

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Advice For Selling Your Property

Make Sure It’s In The Best Condition This is always a vital part in selling your property and one we cannot stress enough; ensure that your home looks decluttered yet homely, welcoming and encourages people to see themselves living there. We’ve spoken about this before on a pervious blog which you can see here. To…

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Five Tips To Help You Sell Your Home

Making sure your South East home will appeal to buyers is important, if you want to sell it quickly. With so much competition, your property has got to stand out. Getting a quick sale is especially important if you have found another property you want to buy. You can add value to a property while…

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Top Tips for Moving House

If you are thinking about moving home in 2018, you are not alone. Every month in the UK, around 100,000 households up sticks and move. According to research carried out by Bosch, the average Brit will move homes eight times during their lifetime. And, surprisingly, the average distance they will travel to their new home…

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Advice for Selling Your Property Online

Selling a house is not only time consuming but also very challenging. Knowing how to market your property online is a struggle and choosing the right estate agent can seem baffling. Almost 90 percent people search online to buy new property. Hence embracing the digital age will make the process easier as well as save…

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Brexit and the housing market

Earlier this year, after the triggering of Article 50, the process whereby the UK will leave the EU within two years, one search term stood above others in Google’s ranking. Their ranking showed that ‘How will Brexit affect…House prices and mortgages’ was a more popular concern then any search terms related to ‘pound’, ‘economy’ or…

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These Three Things Will Sell Your House Quickly

Selling your house is one of the most challenging events that life throws at you. Moving is an emotional rollercoaster and a stress magnet. And getting the whole process off to a bad start by having your house on the market for a long time is the worst way to kick off the forthcoming fun…

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Online Estate Agent Guide

https://youtu.be/NRwQKQL3XRk Video Transcription This is Jenny and Jim, they want to move home but they also want a holiday. The highstreet estate agents are far too expensive, most online estate agents don’t offer the personal service and the accompanied viewings that Jenny and Jim need as they work all day. Jenny and Jim were recommended…

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How to Locally Source an Estate Agent

You may decide to sell your home, but it is an estate agent who will find you a buyer. Instructing the right estate agent for your property is vital – and that is why most homeowners in the South East decide to use a local estate agent. While many are found as a result of…

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An ode to Open House

There are many estate agents, both good and bad All make house sellers either happy or sad So why choose Open House to sell your house Simply because, we have the nouse! Top notch photos provide visual appeal 2D & 3D floorplans will clinch the deal No long term contracts to tie sellers in and…

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New Lettings Department

Open House Brighton Coast Lettings 10 Landlord Tips Open House Brighton Coast is well and truly open for business. Our first year has been highly successful with our own high expectations being surpassed. We are looking forward to continuing to build on our success. It is testament to the fact that the combination of being…

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Brexit. Business as Usual.

Riding the waves of uncertainty – how will the housing market respond to us leaving the EU? Following last week’s vote to leave the European Union, we are all still a bit in the dark about the future of the housing market. We know from previous experience that there have always been ups and downs…

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