September Newsletter

September Newsletter




Market Comment

The Dating Game
Jason Stubbs of Phillips and Stubbs considers some similarities between Love and Property when searching online.
Going back into the singles market after a period of life spent in a relationship can be difficult, troublesome and unnerving. Dating in 2017 is a lot different from ten years ago - never mind twenty or, heaven forbid, thirty. Society, expectations and even the rules of the game have moved on. Those entering this arena after some time have to learn these new rules and quickly.
Moving home is very similar. The way we buy property has changed a great deal over the past decade or two. The internet for instance has altered how we search for property, and it has had a similar effect on the dating business. Most people nowadays use a dating site or their smart phone to find a partner, much as they use technology to find a home.
Then there is the first date. Perhaps there are fewer blind dates nowadays because dating sites and 21st century technology provide the opportunity to communicate in all sorts of ways before the dreaded initial personal encounter. Home buying is similar. Now, before one visits a property for the first time there is the opportunity to look around it in the anonymity of one’s own home. Through the internet one can see photographs, and often a video, and perhaps drone footage too. Google’s Street View will show the location, position, outlook and the condition of the neighbouring properties. Through Google Earth one can even see what it all looks like from outer space.
Once upon a time estate agents had to know all the local details. Now the internet will provide the entire lowdown on property values, schools, transport, communications, security, crime rates and much more. In the same way a dating site will know the details of its applicants and from that information it will try and find a perfect match.
But like dating, home finding can be a highly personal business. You can try to find an ideal partner online but it is not exactly personal and often can be a rather hit and miss affair. So despite the march of time, the change in rules and the advance in technology many still rely on an age-old, tried and tested, highly successful means of finding their perfect partner – a matchmaker. Down the centuries, in cultures all over the world matchmakers have made couples happy.
Well, consider a good estate agent as a matchmaker. You can do all sorts of research online but a good agent will understand what your heart wants in the way a machine never can. An estate agent will also know what is not yet on the market but soon will be – and of course you will want to be the first in line.
Dating and property finding have changed over time but so have estate agents. You will find all of them are online in one way or another. However, a good estate agent will also offer other valuable qualities – empathy, understanding and heart.



For Sale

FOR SALE IN BREDE, £775,000

A modern five bedroom detached family house situated within an exclusive development with views to the rear over adjoining countryside. The property is approached over a gravelled drive and leads to an area of parking and the integral double garage with electric up and over door, personal door to rear lobby. Access to either side of the property leads to the main south west facing rear garden which has an area of paved terrace with lawn beyond, borders planted with a variety of trees and shrubs. The rear garden enjoys views over the adjoining farmland.


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For Sale

FOR SALE IN PEASMARSH £349,999
 A detached three bedroom cottage situated in the heart of the village having undergone extensive recent renovation and now offering light open plan living contemporary, stylish, accommodation with a wealth of period features.

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For Sale

FOR SALE IN GUESTLING £685,000
A detached three bedroom character house occupying an elevated position with rural and distant sea views, mature gardens and detached double garage.

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For Sale

FOR SALE £695,000

A detached five bedroom coastal house undergoing complete renovation to create a contemporary beach house which overlooks the sand dunes with nearby access onto the vast stretch of Camber Sands beach.

 

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For Sale

FOR SALE IN RYE £385,000
A recently renovated Grade II period cottage with a delightful garden situated in a private tucked away position within the Conservation Area of the Ancient Town. Parking space available.

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For Sale

FOR SALE IN WITTERSHAM £375,000

A semi-detached three bedroom house set back off The Street in the heart of the village with a well stocked rear garden and summerhouse/studio.


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For Sale

FOR SALE IN WINCHELSEA £495,000
A detached period two bedroom single storey cottage situated in the Conservation Area of the Ancient Town and Cinque Port of Winchelsea.

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For Sale

FOR SALE IN GREATSTONE  £1,100,000
A unique modern detached four bedroom beach house fronting the sand dunes with access onto the beach enjoying widespread sea views across the English Channel.

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What's On...

STEPHEN TURNER at The JERWOOD
EVERYTHING COMES FROM THE EGG
16.09.2017-15.10.2017

This exhibition celebrates the tour of Stephen Turner's Exbury Egg and a wide range of associated artworks around towns and cities in the UK, and is the last chance to view this extraordinary artwork....click more for full details...
 

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Where to Go...

AT THE CURLEW, BODIAM

 

On Thursday September 28th, Head Chef Gary Jarvis

would like to welcome you to The Curlew

to enjoy a special dinner celebrating British Game.

 

The evening will be a chance to indulge in some of the finest autumnal ingredients together with a superb wine flight paired by sommelier, James.

 

The menu is priced at £58 per person, or £75 with wine.

 

To VIEW THE MENU click here.

 

To reserve a table please call 01580 861394 or

BOOK ONLINE by clicking here.

 

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What Next...

SEPTEMBER IS THE MONTH FOR THE MAIN INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWS...
AND MAISON ET OBJET PARIS...
SO NEXT MONTH WE REPORT ON WHAT'S NEW FROM THE PARIS DESIGN WEEK....

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TO LET 

TO LET RYE, £1,200 pcm
A rare opportunity to rent a Grade II* Listed 15th Century three bedroom cottage within the Citadel of Rye offering accommodation over three floors and boasting a wealth of character throughout. There are rare in scripted beams on the first floor dating back to the C16th. Wooden flooring to most areas (tiled flooring in kitchen). Ground floor bathroom. Brick floor to ground floor hallway. Gas central heating throughout. There is a small storage area to the rear. Offered unfurnished and available now. NOTE: No pets and not suitable for children. Option of garage at additional £100 per month.

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