Life in Sussex Blog Archive

We are proud to be joint main sponsors of this years' Speedee-Boarding Charity Event at Hove Lagoon 14th June, organised by local entrepreneur and adventurer Neil Laughton. We took part in the event in 2022. It is not just a way to support local charities, but also a great fun day for all who join. Read More

Martin Homes are thrilled to have recently launched Gradino, a new development offering 52 Manhattan, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Situated on the border of Brighton & Hove, Gradino offers a lifestyle combining modern elegance with the convenience of city living. View the show apartment and fall in love with your first home. Carefully designed, Gradino boasts a collection of thoughtfully crafted apartments,… Read More

Evaluate Your Current Needs: Take stock of your lifestyle and assess how your requirements have changed since your children left the nest. Consider factors like space, maintenance, and accessibility that will shape your ideal downsized home. Financial Planning: Downsizing can be a great opportunity to free up equity and reduce expenses. Consult a financial advisor to understand the implications and… Read More

Oakley Property are proud to be part of the team behind Martin Homes’ development of Gradino Apartments in Hove, which celebrated the topping out ceremony in April. Read More

We take a look at the Shoreham-by-Sea housing market and the steps that can be taken to speed up the home-buying process.  Read More

On Sunday 17st July 2022, Sara Gavillet and Jason Ferguson from our Shoreham team, and Alex Powrie from our Brighton residential sales team, will be jumping out of a plane at a crazy 15,000ft, all in the name of raising money for Rockinghorse Children’s charity. Rockinghorse, a Brighton based charity, are celebrating their 55th anniversary this year. It was… Read More

The Commercial team at Oakley Property are delighted to announce the sale of the iconic and historic British Engineerium site and buildings in a multimillion pound deal. The British Engineerium comprises a series of 19th century high Victorian gothic brick buildings, which were constructed  in 1866 as a water pumping station to  supply water to the rapidly expanding Brighton … Read More

Will Shoreham-by-Sea OAP homeowners be forced to sell their home as their gas & electric bills are set to double in 2022? What can the 9,279 Shoreham-by-Sea OAP homeowners do to mitigate this? What are their options if they do need to sell? And what will that mean for the Shoreham-by-Sea property market as a whole? The wholesale gas price has tripled… Read More

Following many successful years at our current head office in Marlborough Place, Brighton, we are delighted to announce that, in March of this year, we will be expanding Oakley Property into new head office premises in the North Laine. Both the new head office and our existing residential estate agency offices in North Road, will remain firmly rooted in the… Read More

House prices tend to rise with inflation, so with the UK annual inflation hitting 4.2% last week, that’s good news, isn’t it? Yes and no – let us explain what it means for Shoreham-by-Sea homeowners. The year-on-year cost of living rose by 4.2% in October, its highest rate in almost a decade. The jump in prices (inflation), pushed… Read More