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Tod Anstee is a leading estate agent, helping clients to rent or buy properties in Chichester and the surrounding areas, including Barnham. If you are ...
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Letting Agents in Chichester for Hassle-Free Rental Management

Chichester has long been a fantastic location for property investors and landlords, with demand continuing to outstrip the availability of premium quality residences, well-maintained flats, ...
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Secluded and Charming Properties for Sale Near Chichester’s Quaint Villages

One of the key priorities many buyers ask for is a blend of privacy and tranquility without sacrificing convenience. The West Sussex region delivers beautifully, ...
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Three-Peat for The Guild of Property Professionals

On Friday, October 20th, The Guild of Property Professionals achieved an extraordinary three-peat victory, clinching the prestigious ESTAS award for Best Agency Network for the ...
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Chichester Property Rentals With Expert Agents: Making Renting Easy

As anybody who has visited, lived or worked in Chichester will agree, the elegant cathedral city is a beautiful place to live, with a wide ...
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New Build vs Period Property: Understanding the Pros and Cons

Buying a property comes with multiple decisions, not least whether to opt for a beautiful period home packed with original features or a modern, efficient ...
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Why High Mortgage Interest Rates May Be a Positive for Landlords

It’s no secret that the multiple consecutive increases to the Bank of England (BoE) base rate, currently at 5%, have had a significant and sometimes ...
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Update on Current Rental Property Standards

Following the long-delayed Renter’s Reform Bill being introduced in parliament in May, many landlords may be considering whether their rental properties remain compliant with standards ...
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Why Schools Directly Affect The Value of Properties in West Sussex

Every homebuyer looking for a property close to a prestigious or heavily oversubscribed school, college or university will know that proximity to a high-demand educational ...
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Local Businesses Collaborate to Champion Sustainability

Chichester based Pinksauce Leasing and Tod Anstee Property Consultants have joined forces to pave the way for a greener future. The two local businesses were ...
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Risks to Be Mindful of Selling Through Quick-Sale Online Property Agents

Selling a property can feel like a challenging experience, but sacrificing value for an expedited sale can be a mistake. We often hear from clients ...
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The Long Term Growth of the Private Rental Sector as Demand Spikes by 57%

Landlords, property professionals and investors have a bright future ahead, according to Propertymark, which has revealed new data showing that demand for private rental accommodation ...
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How to Protect Your Property Portfolio from Rising Inflation

Property assets appreciate gradually over time and are considered a fairly inflation-proof investment since, although the economy may be sluggish, it is very unusual for ...
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Changes To Rules For Overseas Owners of UK Properties

The government announced new rules linked to UK properties owned by overseas businesses in August 2022. Businesses and owners had until 31st January 2023 to ...
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Local Knowledge is Essential to Select Profitable Rental Investment Properties

Location is always an important factor in property, especially when deciding on the best opportunities to expand a buy-to-let investment properties portfolio. Landlords may have ...
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Renting a Property in 2023: Find Quality Accommodation

Every renter will likely be conscious of the shortage in rental properties and how difficult it can be to find a well-maintained home in high-demand ...
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How Important is the ARLA Propertymark in Choosing a Letting Agent?

Landlords rely on a letting agent to take over the management, advertising, maintenance, and tenant communications linked to their rental properties, and need an agent ...
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Stamp Duty Levies: Worth Investing in Property Through a Limited Company?

A swiftly changing tax landscape is adding more confusion to the pros and cons of purchasing a rental property as an incorporated company vs as ...
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How Much Should You Pay for High-Value Property Management Services?

Tenants in exclusive locations have high expectations from their landlords, with many owners delegating day-to-day maintenance tasks to professional property management companies, adding value to ...
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Update for Landlords on New Government Announcements and Changes

On 17th November, Rishi Sunak delivered the new budget via the delayed Autumn Statement. There was a lot of information to take in, from extensions ...
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How To Choose a Buyer in a Property Bidding War

In a high-demand property market, particularly for property sales in West Sussex, where buyers outstrip sellers many times over, it can be very difficult to ...
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Unpicking Rental Property Trends: 4 Reasons for Landlord Optimism

While every media outlet is packed with attention-grabbing headlines about taxes, interest rates and inflation, it is essential to take a step back from the ...
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How To Identify Optimal Property Investment Locations

It’s often said that the most important factor in property investment is ‘location, location, location’ – but if you’re interested in expanding your rental portfolio, ...
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What the Recent Chancellor’s Announcements Mean for Landlords

Last week’s ‘mini budget’ delivered by the new chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, has dominated the headlines. While economists debate the potential outcomes from a raft of ...
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Evaluating the Optimal Time to Sell Your Property

Estate agents will often say that spring is the best time to sell your property – but several other factors affect the speed with which ...
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Returns on Property Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Rising utility costs and the new government requirements for rental property EPC standards are putting increased pressure on professional landlords. Many may perceive that investing ...
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How a Lettings Agent Can Make Investment Properties More Profitable

Many landlords perceive that the cost of using a lettings agent might impact their profitability, however, the opposite can be true. Presenting a well-managed property ...
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Dispute Resolution Tips for Professional Portfolio Landlords

Disagreements between landlords and tenants can be time-consuming, stressful and costly – but approaching a matter of contention correctly can go a long way to ...
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Guidance for Landlords Preparing for the Renters Reform Bill

The Renters Reform Bill has garnered a lot of press attention and raised concerns for landlords unsure where this newest piece of legislation might take ...
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Key Services to Look for in Quality Property Management

Working with an accomplished team of professional property managers can significantly impact your vacant periods, profitability and overall peace of mind. But, it is important ...
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Choosing the Right Chichester Property Investments for the Rental Market

Chichester has long been one of the most desirable UK cities, with a unique blend of cosmopolitan living, heritage and culture, access to green spaces ...
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The New-Build Landlord Opportunity: Selling Up vs Refocusing Your Rental Business

The Tod Anstee team speaks to landlords, tenants and property managers daily and appreciates that property professionals have a range of challenges to contend with: ...
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EV Charging Point Grants for Landlords

There are three significant reasons that electric vehicle (EV) charging points are rising to the top of a tenant’s wish list – particularly for professionals ...
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Spring Statement Support Roundup for Landlords

The Spring Statement was a mixed bag, coming amid a tough time for living costs – although a very different picture from the same date ...
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What is the EPC Band C Rating and How Can Landlords Ensure Their Properties are Compliant?

The government has committed to energy-efficiency and low-carbon emission targets, and has announced plans to pass on some of the legwork to landlords within the ...
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Safe Sailing and Safe House Sales with Tod Anstee

Tod Anstee have a high proportion of Chichester’s waterside houses for sale at present, as vendors put their faith in one of the leading independent ...
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Increase the Value of your Chichester Property – Top Items on a Buyer’s Wish List.

When listing  a Chichester property for sale, every seller wants to achieve the best possible price. It’s well worth knowing some of the tips and ...
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How to Vet Tenant Applications for Chichester Rentals

The rental market in Chichester and throughout West Sussex is remarkably strong, with high-quality homes and excellent living standards attracting tenants from across the UK. ...
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Why the Renters Reform Bill is Good News for Landlords

Much has been reported about the sweeping changes anticipated in the Renters Reform Bill – but the reality is that this legislation will take a ...
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Beautiful Birdham Property

Throughout West Sussex, you’ll find peaceful market towns and charming countryside villages tucked away within the rolling South Downs hills and offering exceptional living standards. ...
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The Rental Property Market Rise in Detached Family Residences

Over the last few months, we’ve shared several articles about the shifting trends in the UK property market – and recent industry reports indicate that ...
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Visiting Itchenor: The Best Postcode in West Sussex?

It’s no secret that the small village of Itchenor is one of the most sought-after locations in the whole of the southeast. The coastline stretching ...
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The Autumn 2021 Landlord Update

It’s been a rollercoaster 18 months for landlords, with soaring demand and, of course, the prospect of the new Rental Reform White Paper. Here our ...
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Focus On Fishbourne Property

West Sussex is a wonderful part of the south of England. It has long been desirable with people looking for a perfect blend of modern ...
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The West Sussex Towns with Staggering Post-Pandemic Property Booms

The Tod Anstee team has shared several guides and articles exploring the tremendous growth in the West Sussex property market over the last 18 months. ...
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Lovely Lavant Property

As leading West Sussex property experts, the Tod Anstee team loves little more than showcasing some of the fantastic towns and villages in our beautiful ...
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Finding a Home in a Competitive West Sussex Property Market

The huge demand for properties in West Sussex is excellent news for homeowners and landlords! However, it can be less so for buyers or tenants ...
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Exploring the Historic Arundel Property Market

Tod Anstee is one of the longest established property consultants throughout West Sussex, offering years of local experience to support buyers, vendors, tenants and landlords ...
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Petworth as a Prime West Sussex Property Location

West Sussex has long been a sought after UK region, attracting home buyers looking for the perfect blend of rural living, modern conveniences, easy travel ...
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Exploring The Help to Build Development Opportunity 

Property investment is undoubtedly booming – but could there be another lucrative opportunity on the horizon for developers in West Sussex? Here we explore the ...
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Why West Sussex is a UK Property Hotspot

As West Sussex property experts, we are regularly asked for our advice on the best places to buy – and which of our beautiful local ...
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The Appeal of Idyllic Selsey Property

West Sussex is a perfect location for so many buyers and investors looking for properties that offer the ideal combination of coastal living within proximity ...
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Tax Relief For Landlords on Multiple Dwellings

It’s little secret that landlords have found the staggered changes to tax relief rules over the last few years challenging. As a brief recap, from ...
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The West Wittering Property Market

The astonishingly beautiful West Wittering village is well worth a visit if you’re considering moving to West Sussex or would like to relocate. Just 6.5 ...
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Why Remote Letting is a Big Opportunity for West Sussex Landlords

Property investment has long been an excellent way to invest in long-term, stable assets with rental income to balance out the cost of mortgage payments. ...
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Exploring the Bognor Regis Property Market 

Next up in our series of articles discovering the property market opportunities available throughout beautiful West Sussex, we are focussing on Bognor Regis. The famous ...
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Beautiful Bosham Properties

Our team is proud to manage property sales and tenancies for clients throughout West Sussex. From our base in the picturesque cathedral city of Chichester, ...
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Moving to the Town of Midhurst

As West Sussex property experts, Tod Anstee is delighted to introduce prospective house hunters to some of the most popular, and prestigious, addresses in the ...
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What the Budget Means for First Time Property Buyers

With yesterday’s Budget announcement came a raft of extensions, new schemes, financial support initiatives and tax allowance freezes. To help decipher the information, we’ve recapped ...
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The Potential of Pet-Friendly Rental Properties 

Private landlords are always striving to improve the appeal of their property portfolios. More competitive rentals command higher rates, suffer from fewer vacancies, and attract ...
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