Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Sussex Property Experts Since 1937
Established in 1937, we are the longest-standing independent estate agency in Bexhill-on-Sea, offering expert property sales and lettings services across East Sussex. Our family-owned business combines eight decades of local market knowledge with a commitment to personal service, ensuring seamless property transactions for first-time buyers, landlords, and sellers. With a proven track record in selling seafront homes, new developments, and investment properties, we provide tailored marketing strategies and transparent fee structures.Our team of ARLA-certified lettings professionals and experienced sales agents delivers comprehensive property management, from valuations to tenancy administration. Recognised for our integrity and client-focused approach, we maintain industry accreditations including The Property Ombudsman scheme and NAEA Propertymark client money protection.
Services
Property Sales
Lettings
Property Management
Valuation Services
Tenant Services
Details
- Year established: 1937
Highlights and features
- We have 87 years of continuous service in Sussex property markets
- Our team holds ARLA Level 3 certified lettings expertise
- We sold 25m of property in 2023 across East Sussex
- We facilitate 224 new home transactions annually
- We maintain 5-star client satisfaction ratings across platforms
Associations and certifications
- The Property Ombudsman
- NAEA Propertymark
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme
What people say
Excellent service
Efficient and personal
Very impressed
First class
Professional
Services
Property Sales
Our property sales service combines 87 years of local expertise with targeted marketing strategies to maximise your home's value. Our ARLA-certified team provides accurate valuations, professional photography, and floorplans to showcase properties effectively. With 224 successful transactions in 2023, we ensure smooth sales processes from initial valuation to completion.
Lettings
We connect landlords with quality tenants through comprehensive lettings services, including property marketing across major platforms and rigorous tenant referencing. Our ARLA Level 3 qualified team manages compliance requirements and provides ongoing support for both landlords and tenants across East Sussex.
Property Management
Our full management service covers rent collection, maintenance coordination, and tenancy administration with transparent 10% monthly fees. We handle all aspects from viewings to annual inspections, ensuring landlords receive regular income and tenants benefit from prompt maintenance responses.
Valuation Services
We offer accurate property valuations based on extensive local market knowledge and recent sales data. Our experienced agents provide honest assessments to help sellers set competitive prices and buyers understand property values in Bexhill, Hastings, and Brighton areas.
Tenant Services
Our tenant services include property viewings, application processing, and ongoing maintenance support. We ensure clear communication between landlords and tenants while maintaining compliance with all rental regulations and providing 24/7 emergency contact options.
People
Jade Stavri
Director
Jade has led Abbott & Abbott since 2018, combining property expertise with a passion for client care. She oversees strategic operations while maintaining hands-on involvement in key transactions.
Bill Neech
Consultant
Bill provides strategic guidance and legislative expertise, supporting business operations with his extensive industry knowledge and regulatory understanding.
Michael Green
Sales Manager
With over 40 years in estate agency, Michael leads sales operations, leveraging his deep local market knowledge to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
Caron Greenland
Office Manager
Caron manages day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient service delivery through her organisational skills and client-focused approach to property transactions.
Mark Pelham
Senior Sales Agent
Mark brings nearly 40 years of local property expertise, providing specialist knowledge of Bexhill's housing market and a proven track record in successful property sales.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property services?
We operate across East Sussex including Bexhill-on-Sea, Hastings, and Brighton, with specialist knowledge of local market conditions in these areas.
What lettings services do you offer?
We provide full management, rent collection only, and let-only services with transparent fee structures tailored to landlords' specific requirements.
How do you value properties?
Our valuations combine local market expertise with comparative sales data, conducted by experienced agents who understand current property trends.
Are you regulated by industry bodies?
Yes, we're members of The Property Ombudsman scheme and NAEA Propertymark, with client funds protected under their regulatory frameworks.
What tenant referencing checks do you perform?
We conduct comprehensive credit checks, employment verification, and rental history assessments to ensure reliable tenant placements for landlords.
How quickly do properties typically sell?
With our targeted marketing and local expertise, we facilitated 224 successful sales in 2023, with average time-to-sale depending on market conditions.
