I would like to thank all those people who, over the last thirty years, have entrusted Phillips and Stubbs with the sale or letting of their homes. I would also like to pay tribute to all my colleagues who over the course of thirty years have applied themselves to the various challenges we have faced - without all these people collectively there would, of course, be no business.  

 Martyn Stubbs

An established trend that persists.

There are perhaps no two towns in England more blessed with a sense of old romance than Rye and Winchelsea, the Cinque Port neighbours that gaze at each other across the river Brede in East Sussex. They have long since been a magnet for writers, photographers, artists, stylists and other creatives driven by the unique charm of the area and it is these people who largely drove the local market, whether looking to acquire a second home, often as a prelude to a later permanent move, or relocating from the capital. It is an established trend that persists.

However, In the wake of the pandemic, which has amplified and accelerated everything, most people, to varying degrees, have been assessing and considering the lifestyle they lead and asking the question “What do we want going forward?” Accordingly, over the last eighteen months we have seen an exodus from London of a younger generation with these new buyers seeking more space, a garden, access to the sea and countryside, exploring a new work/life balance that will see many working from home more often henceforth. Simply put, life has changed and there is no going back. The so-called race for space as buyers to reconsider their lifestyle options, coupled with a tightening supply, has led to average price rises of around 9 per cent over the past year but with certain property types seeing even higher increases....

An established trend that persists.

There are perhaps no two towns in England more blessed with a sense of old romance than Rye and Winchelsea, the Cinque Port neighbours that gaze at each other across the river Brede in East Sussex. They have long since been a magnet for writers, photographers, artists, stylists and other creatives driven by the unique charm of the area and it is these people who largely drove the local market, whether looking to acquire a second home, often as a prelude to a later permanent move, or relocating from the capital. It is an established trend that persists.

However, In the wake of the pandemic, which has amplified and accelerated everything, most people, to varying degrees, have been assessing and considering the lifestyle they lead and asking the question “What do we want going forward?” Accordingly, over the last eighteen months we have seen an exodus from London of a younger generation with these new buyers seeking more space, a garden, access to the sea and countryside, exploring a new work/life balance that will see many working from home more often henceforth. Simply put, life has changed and there is no going back. The so-called race for space as buyers to reconsider their lifestyle options, coupled with a tightening supply, has led to average price rises of around 9 per cent over the past year but with certain property types seeing even higher increases....

An established trend that persists.

There are perhaps no two towns in England more blessed with a sense of old romance than Rye and Winchelsea, the Cinque Port neighbours that gaze at each other across the river Brede in East Sussex. They have long since been a magnet for writers, photographers, artists, stylists and other creatives driven by the unique charm of the area and it is these people who largely drove the local market, whether looking to acquire a second home, often as a prelude to a later permanent move, or relocating from the capital. It is an established trend that persists.

However, In the wake of the pandemic, which has amplified and accelerated everything, most people, to varying degrees, have been assessing and considering the lifestyle they lead and asking the question “What do we want going forward?” Accordingly, over the last eighteen months we have seen an exodus from London of a younger generation with these new buyers seeking more space, a garden, access to the sea and countryside, exploring a new work/life balance that will see many working from home more often henceforth. Simply put, life has changed and there is no going back. The so-called race for space as buyers to reconsider their lifestyle options, coupled with a tightening supply, has led to average price rises of around 9 per cent over the past year but with certain property types seeing even higher increases....

As we head into late summer amidst all these changes our phones are still ringing and there is no let up in demand. We don’t know how long this surge in demand for property will last, but for buyers and sellers right now it is a boom market....

Our Coastal and Country club is going from strength to strength. Serious buyers like the fact that they can be informed about their ideal property before it hits the national market. Keeping in touch with them through the club is proving very successful for vendors enabling them to sell their property sooner, at the recommended price.....in this month's newsletter some recents sales, the national property report and our media advertising through our London connection......

Over recent years Rye has become known for hosting its seasonal events… last month the growing success of ‘Wild Boar’ week saw many of the pubs and restaurants supporting the gastronomic event gracing their menus with extensive, enticing ‘Boar’ variations. This month ‘The Bonfire Boyes’ will make their annual, torchlight procession through the town culminating in the lighting of the bonfire and a spectacular firework display on the Salts.

Our featured properties for sale this month are hidden gems, slightly off the beaten track but still within walking distance of a town or village and of course some of our latest additions to buy and also to let ......there is a link to our new website. If you are seriously looking for a property you can now join our Coastal and Country Club to receive our VIP services  which include priority property alerts and monthly market reports…click on the photos for more and scroll the page...