Homeowners across Sussex are increasingly being pressured into costly building repairs that may not actually be necessary. From claims that a roof needs complete replacement to warnings about damp, structural movement, or timber decay, many people are being encouraged to spend thousands of pounds without receiving independent professional advice first.
Buying a brand-new home is an exciting milestone. Everything is fresh, modern, and untouched, and many buyers assume that because the property is newly built, it will be free from defects. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.
At the end of March, we said farewell to our colleague and Partner, Piers Street, who retired on 31st March 2026 after an exceptional career in surveying spanning nearly 60 years.
Leaseholders across Sussex are increasingly asking the same question: why are we still paying high service charges and ground rents, with so little control?
The answer, more often than not, lies in the structure of leasehold ownership. But there is a powerful solution and it’s gaining serious momentum.