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In this two-minute read, we look at five Christmassy things to do with the kids that won’t break the bank. Covid-19 has put the kibosh on big family gatherings and trips to the panto this Christmas, but there are still plenty of ways you can get into the festive spirit with your little ones. Here […]

In this 90-second read, we announce our free giveaway of a sold-out children’s book and the difference it is making to young lives. Breaking news… We’ve teamed up with a children’s author and are giving away digital versions of his fast-selling book, Spot the Different. Jerry Lyons originally wrote the book for his then seven-year-old […]

At PMS Lettings & Sales, we always charge our clients a value for money fee unlike some of the eye-watering prices you’re about to discover. Here are what billionaires are willing to stump up for shoes, burgers, a photo, some vino, and an unbelievable home – a three-minute read. Have you written out your Christmas […]

In this two-minute read, we trace the origins of some of the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas. Christmas is a time of mistletoe and mulled wine, twinkly trees, and messages from the monarch. And in Chichester, it seems like many people can’t wait for the festive break. So, let’s explore the history behind the […]

In this three-minute read, we look at the key themes that emerged in the UK property market in 2020. 2020 is the year things went nuts in the property sector, with activity in Chichester and the rest of the country screeching to an abrupt halt for several weeks, before blasting back into action as buyers […]

In this three-minute read, we look at what the Stamp Duty holiday and a new grant scheme for green home improvements mean for landlords. Chancellor Rishi Sunak made two big announcements about the property market last week and triggered a flurry of activity. Both initiatives represent attractive propositions for savvy landlords. But, as always, it […]

Confused about the new Stamp Duty holiday announcement? Check out our simplified 2-minute guide! The Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced sweeping changes on the 8th July around Stamp Duty which is excellent news for anyone thinking of buying or selling a home in Chichester or surrounding areas. Stamp Duty is a tax applied when you buy […]

There’s a first time for everything, and in this 3-minute easy-read, we share advice on making your property buying debut in Chichester a successful one. Do you remember when you rode a bike without support for the first time? Or when you learned to swim? And who can forget the moment when the driving examiner […]

In this three-minute read, we look at the legal responsibilities of landlords in Chichester – and reveal why it pays to let the experts handle the red tape. Some people say being a landlord is easy. These people are wrong!! Glance through the list of the 175 plus laws that apply to landlords in the […]

As we get used to the ‘new normal’, we take a quick look back at how people’s habits dramatically changed during the lockdown—a 2-minute read. Recently The Sunday Times published a fascinating collection of statistics around how the lives of people in the UK transformed during the lockdown. We’ve broken it down into four sections […]

This is probably the most common question we get asked: Should I find a suitable house to buy and then put my house on the market or secure a buyer first then start looking? So here’s the answer, and it’s very simple… Secure a buyer for your property FIRST (assuming you need to sell your current property to buy […]

Getting the asking price wrong when selling a property is probably one of the easiest but most crucial mistakes to make. Naturally, everyone wants to achieve the highest price possible (and rightly so).  But did you know that it is often the lowest priced properties that sell for a higher price than the highest-priced properties? […]