All Sunday Times readers will be aware that the property market in Brighton is not stagnant and forecasters, pundits and Property Search Agents like us are confident that it will remain in demand. The reason for this lies much deeper than the beach, vibrant night life and proximity to London. Brighton has some wonderful property: traditional Victorian and Edwardian terraces, bold examples of modern architecture and quaint mews as well as niche areas near the town centre which are affordable, have a real sense of community and offer charming small family homes. But as any good property search agent will tell you, it is much more than that. Modern lifestyle demands great flexibility and many people are reluctant to invest in property in times of shifting employment.

No longer are loans there for the asking and if employment ceases then having to service a mortgage is yet another hurdle to ‘getting on with life’. One solution is to have the flexibility to own a pad that can also be an investment. This is even more attractive if there are facilities to hand to entertain clients, to relax, have a refreshing spa treatment, or a swim and have within reach full hotel services. If business takes you abroad, or to a different part of the country, your investment will be secure as it will be an attractive short or long-term rental property offering the very amenities that attracted you, to prospective tenants. Brighton is a conference centre, a holiday destination, boasts two universities and has a thriving media industry. Add to this the annual Brighton Festival in May, now second only to the world renowned Edinburgh Festival, and it is easy to see why its attractions offer something for everyone.

What are you doing this weekend? Why not come down to Brighton and sample the festival, the sea breezes and round it off with a meal in one of the unique eating houses in the Lanes – yes two very different Lanes, Dukes Lanes of Edwardian times or the North Lanes representing Brighton’s modern lifestyle. Take a bus tour and see for yourself the variety and splendour of Brighton and its property! And of course if we’ve tempted you to find your perfect family home, rental investment or pied a terre, contact the best Property Search Agents in Brighton, Manse and Garret Property Search on 0845 459 1703.

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A Property Finders auction property picks

With the buying season in full swing, we are getting several calls a day from first-time-buyers looking to engage us as Property Finders to help them make their first purchase.  With their deposits in hand, auctions are a good way for organised first time buyers to find their first property, as long as they know what they are doing are well advised and extremely well-organised.  Here is our pick of the property at Allsops sale in two weeks time. 

For first-time buyers hankering after a zone 1 pad or city workers who want a bolthole close to the office, 43 Roupell Street might be the answer.  Roupell Street is a quaint street of period cottages originally built for railway workers.  The houses are essentially 2 up 2 downs, tucked behind Waterloo East railway station and generally sell for in excess of £650,000.  Number 43 has a guide of £400 – £450,000 and presumably needs complete refurbishment.  A purchaser with change from £550,000 would have bought a bargain in our mind, although the refurbishment costs could be high – we’ve not been inside.

22 Longmoore Street in Pimlico may be a good option for those seeking an SW1 address.  This four floor 3 bedroom period home is on a quiet residential street, but this house is blighted by it’s proximity to the Prince of Wales pub, which will mean noise outside your bedroom window as smokers enjoy their pint outside.  For those who can put up with the disturbance, the guide is £700-£750,000 although we would estimate it will reach £800,000 maybe more.

Parents of first year Cambridge undergraduates may be interested in 86 Gwydir Street, another Victorian 2 up 2 down workers cottage in the centre of Cambridge.  The guide is £165+ although property here has been achieving £280,000+ for the last two years.  This house needs total refurbishment, including new windows and a new front door.  This should go for over £200,000 but anything under £250,000 wouldn’t be too bad a buy, and by the time you complete in early July – the offspring will have finished their exams and can get started honing their DIY skills ready for a paying house mate or two in late September.

For new parents keen to escape the rat race and buy more space for their buck, there is a large 4 bedroom detached 50s house on the outskirts of Pembury, between Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells.  It’s not very pretty and needs a complete facelift, but it sits on a large plot and increasingly the planners are allowing front and rear extensions which will make the house easier on the eye.    In our view a new set of Barratt style windows, a coat of coloured render and rebuilding the hideous porch would make a big difference.  The guide for this house is £225,000 – £250,000 which is about right in our view.

An alternative is Little Greystones, a new development of 5 3 bedroom town houses on the outskirts of Crowborough in deepest darkest Sussex.  The town is well known for fantastic schools in both the state and private sectors and each house is for sale with a guide of £140,000 to £150,000 although there is only one house vacant and the auctioneer will try to sell all five as one lot to an investor, before selling individually.

The next Allsops auction will be held on 2nd and 3rd of June at the Great Cumberland Hotel in Great Cumberland Place London starting at 10.30am.  If you need advice from someone who knows how to buy at auction then we are one of the few Property Finders who will be able to help you.

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