As the golden light of summer begins to stretch across Sussex’s rolling hills and coastal towns, it’s the perfect time to turn your attention to something many homeowners overlook: kerb appeal.

Hove Lagoon hosts what we think is world’s greatest paddle boarding relay racing tournament. 40 teams of 4 racers, cheered on by their families, friends, work colleagues and bemused members of the public to compete for silverware and kudos, and most importantly raise much needed funds for local charities.

Summer always brings a sense of momentum in the property world. The days are longer, gardens are in bloom, and buyers often feel that now or never push to move before the summer holidays. But is the so called “Summer Surge” still a thing in 2025, or is that old thinking? Let’s break down what’s actually happening...

It all started over a year ago when Andy and David signed up for the Run To The Sea 50km Ultramarathon in support of local charity Esteem. Training was on track, spirits were high, and the fundraising had started. They hit their first target of £1,000 pretty early on and decided to raise the bar to £2,000, which they were close to reaching.