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Agents Index
Patrick Kneath Advertise your properties
They’re all in our magazine, they’re all on latesthomes.co.uk – and we recommend them all! S&L = Sales & lettings S = Sales L = Lettings Avard L 01273 748828
115 Western Rd, Brighton, BN1 2AB www.avard.co.uk
Avard S 01273 696000
132 Ditchling Rd, Brighton, BN1 4SG www.avard.co.uk
Austin Gray S 01273 232232
123 - 125 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN3 1TJ www.avard.co.uk
Cambridge Residential S&L 117 Western Road, Hove BN3 1DB www.cambridge-residential.co.uk
01273 204037
Clifford Dann S&L 01273 477022
Albion Street, Lewes BN7 2NF www.clifforddann.co.uk
Austin Gray Auctions 37 Vernon Terrace, Brighton BN3 1JH 01273 201980 www.austingray.co.uk
Choices S&L 01273 549290
19 North Street, Portslade BN41 1DH www.choices.co.uk
Cubitt & West S 01273 564444
146 Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6FJ www.cubittandwest.co.uk
Austin Rees L 01273 260724
Cubitt & West S
135-137 Dyke Road, Hove BN3 1TJ www.austinrees.com
Baron Estates S&L 20 Western Road, Hove BN3 1AE 01273 733334 www.baron-estates.com Baron Estates S&L 104b Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3JD 01273 779777 www.baron-estates.com Barrie Alderton S&L 73 Southover Street, Brighton BN2 9UF 01273 570242 www.barriealderton.co.uk Barrie Alderton L 01273 884554
77b London Road, Brighton BN1 4JF www.barriealderton.co.uk
Beaumonts S 01273 550881
9 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road Brighton BN1 6JT www.beaumontsresidential.co.uk
Belvoir L 01273 311077
210 Church Road, Hove BN3 2DJ www.belvoirlettings.com/brightonandhove
Bonett’s S&L 01273 677365
78 St George’s Road, Brighton BN2 1EF www.bonetts.co.uk
Brand Vaughan S 01273 683111
110 St George’s Road, Kemp Town, Brighton BN2 1EA www.brandvaughan.co.uk
Brand Vaughan S 01273 504441
219 Preston Road, Brighton BN1 6SA www.brandvaughan.co.uk
Brighton Accomodation Agency S 85 Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 4SD 01273 602900 www.baagency.co.uk Brighton Accomodation Agency S&L 74 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3HZ 01273 672999 www.baagency.co.uk Brices S&L 01273 323000
30c Western Road, Hove BN3 1AF www.brices.co.uk
Cales & Co S&L 01273 422706
48 Boundary Road, Hove BN3 4EF www.calesandco.com
Callaways S&L 01273 735237
59 Church Road, Hove BN3 2BD www.callaways.co.uk
01273 584511
237 South Coast Road, Peacehaven BN10 8LD www.cubittandwest.co.uk
Cubitt & West S 01273 604377
156 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LG www.cubittandwest.co.uk
Cubitt & West S 01273 820600
110 Western Road, Brighton. BN12AA www.cubittandwest.co.uk
Cubitt & West S 01273 681811
7 St George’s Road, Kemp Town BN2 1EB www.cubittandwest.co.uk
David & Co S 01273 555333
132a Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6FJ www.davidandco.biz
Dean & Co S 01273 721061
1 The Parade, Hangleton Road, Hove BN3 7LU www.dean-property.co.uk
Dean & Co S 01273 414243
72b High Street, Shoreham By Sea BN43 5DB www.dean-property.co.uk
Elliotts S 01273 773399
2 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FL www.elliottsestateagents.co.uk
Elliotts S 01273 322766
2 Queens Parade, Hangleton, Hove BN3 8JG www.elliottsestateagents.co.uk
Ellmans L 01273 737241
43 Church Road, Hove BN3 2BE www.ellmans.co.uk
Follow me: @latesthomes Fox & Sons S 01273 677544
196-197 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LA www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 01273 554505
52-54 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton BN1 8QF www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 01273 587222
233 South Coast Road, Peacehaven BN10 8LD www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 01273 508761
205 Preston Road, Brighton BN1 6SA www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 01273 309968
2-4 Marine Drive, Rottingdean BN2 7HQ www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 01273 461671
3 The Vinery, St Marys Road, Shoreham By Sea BN43 5ZA www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S&L 01273 777000
117-118 Western Road, Brighton BN1 2AD www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fine & Country Brighton & Hove S 52 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FN 01273 739911 www.brightonandhove.fineandcountry.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 01273 675101
98 Warren Road, Woodingdean BN2 6BA www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 01903 209055
6 Chapel Road, Worthing BN11 1BJ www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 01273 820280
161 Church Road, Hove BN3 2AD www.sequencehome.co.uk
Goldin Lemcke S 01273 777123
160-162 Church Road, Hove BN3 2DL www.goldinlemcke.com
Fox & Sons S 01273 778455
6-7 Queens Parade, Hove BN3 8JG www.sequencehome.co.uk
Halls S&L 01273 244442
27 New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG www.halls-estate.com
Fox & Sons S 01273 688148
9-10 Bristol Road, Brighton BN2 1AP www.sequencehome.co.uk
Halls S&L 01273 691688
54 Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3DD www.halls-estate.com
Halls S&L 01273 236000
253b Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 6JD www.halls-estate.com
Hamptons International S&L 82 Church Road, Hove BN3 2EB 01273 796157 www.hamptons.co.uk
Agent Spotlight
Healy & Newsom S 19 Richardson Road, Hove BN3 5RB 01273 746674 www.healynewsom.co.uk
Austin Rees Lettings “The Lettings Department of Austin Rees is going from strength to strength,” says Katie Piper. “With Becky joining us, her knowledge and enthusiasm have echoed throughout the department. The demands of the letting market within Brighton and Hove are still going strong and we strive to give realistic valuations and personalized services to all our landlords and tenants. We understand the stress and complications which can develop for both tenants and landlords, so with our experience, we are more than happy to offer impartial advice and guidance. “If you would like to know more about letting your property or want to know more about our Landlord November offers, please contact our lettings department on 01273 760007.”
Home Leasing L 01273 746600
72 Western Road, Hove BN3 2JQ www.homeleasing.co.uk
Homelets L 01273 747485
47 Norfolk Square, Brighton BN1 2PA www.homelets.info
Jason Dean S&L 01273 727000
1b Montefiore Road, Hove, BN3 1RD www.jasondeans.co.uk
John Hilton S&L 01273 608151
127 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LG www.johnhiltons.co.uk
John Hoole S 01273 555115
214 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 5AA www.johnhoole.co.uk
Justin Lloyd S&L 01273 315614
176 Church Road, Hove BN3 2DJ www.justinlloyd.co.uk
Justin Lloyd S&L 01273 315612
118 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1TH www.justinlloyd.co.uk
Khalil Properties L 124 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LG 01273 573960 www.khalilproperties.co.uk Khalil Properties L Albert House, 82 Queens Rd, Brighton, BN2 3LG, 01273 735904 www.khalilproperties.co.uk
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We produce high quality property videos from your photographs with professional voice over and music. They will be shown on our feature TV programme Latest Homes Live, the Latest Homes website, and they are ideal for all your social media needs and other property portals. Latest Homes Live is aired twice a day on Freeview Channel 8 and Virgin Media 159, and online at thelatest.tv Contact Patrick on 01273 818150 ext. 112 or email patrick@thelatest.co.uk for details.
King & Chasemore S 51 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3HW 01273 608011 www.kingandchasemore.co.uk
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AGENTS INDEX 5 King & Chasemore S 01273 301066 King & Chasemore S 01273 694763 King & Chasemore S 01273 505141 King & Chasemore S 01273 206107 King & Chasemore S 01903 232111
43 High Street, Brighton BN2 7HE www.kingandchasemore.co.uk 6 St George’s Road, Kemp Town, BN2 1EB www.kingandchasemore.co.uk 201A Preston Road, Brighton BN1 6SA www.kingandchasemore.co.uk 20 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FN www.kingandchasemore.co.uk 33 South Street, Worthing BN11 3AR www.kingandchasemore.co.uk
King & Chasemore S&L 28 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean BN2 8LJ 01273 306 661 www.lampons.com King & Chasemore S&L 236 South Coast Road, Peacehaven BN10 8JS 01273 589 406 www.lampons.com Kudos Agents L 01273 358855
50 Goldstone Villas, Hove, BN3 3RS www.kudosagents.com
Leaders L 01273 561534
290 Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 6JF www.leaders.co.uk
Leaders L 01273 675571
28 New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG www.leaders.co.uk
Leaders L 01273 321721
98 Church Road, Hove BN3 2EB www.leaders.co.uk
Leaders L 01273 720714
119-120 Western Road, Brighton BN1 2AD www.leaders.co.uk
Mansell McTaggart S 138 Old London Road, Brighton BN1 8YA 01273 508955 www.mansellmctaggart.co.uk
Agent Spotlight Avard At Avard, we are modern estate agents with a traditional service. We have successfully been selling and letting property across Brighton and Hove since 1999. All of our valuations are carried out by one of the partners, with a combined experience of over 40 years. Contact us today to book a free valuation. Services for lets include accompanied viewings, enhanced referencing and credit score checks, and a free extensive inventory report as well as periodic inspections of your property. All properties for sale and let will be marketed with professional photography on Zoopla, Rightmove and Prime Location. We are currently offering free rental guarantee insurance on all fully managed lets and 1% plus VAT on all new sole agency instructions.
39 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3HQ www.maslen.co.uk
David Maslen S 01273 278866
62-64 Warren Road, Brighton BN2 6BA www.maslen.co.uk
David Maslen S 01273 321000
174 Church Road, Hove BN3 2DJ www.maslen.co.uk
Massey S 01273 737673
115 Western Road, Hove BN3 1DD www.masseyproperty.com
David Maslen S 01273 566777
290 Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 6JF www.maslen.co.uk
Michael Jones S&L 8 Chapel Road, Worthing, BN11 1BJ 01903 213281 www.michaeljones.co.uk Mishon Mackay – City, Land and New Homes 170 Church Road, Hove BN3 2DJ 01273 829300 www.mishonmackay.com
Baron Estates
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Avard, 115 Western Rd, Brighton, BN1 2AB Avard, 132 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 4SG Sales: 01273 696000/sales@avard.co.uk Lettings: 01273 748828/lettings@avard.co.uk www.avard.co.uk
David Maslen S 01273 677001
Agent Spotlight
Perri has been working for Baron Estates for four years and is responsible for residential lettings valuations, negotiating rents, handling viewings, managing contracts and references and building strong relationships with landlords. Baron Estates has been an established name in the residential and commercial property market in Brighton and Hove for over 10 years now and in that time we have helped thousands of people buy, sell and rent all sorts of properties.
Gavin Pope (partner)
We’ve found fantastic flats for tenants, we’ve helped landlords secure their income and we’ve helped businesses expand into new premises. We’ve done this right across Brighton and Hove and we’ve enjoyed every minute of it! Baron Estates, 20 Western Perri Turner Road, Brighton, BN3 1AE, 01273 733334 perri@baron-estates.com www.baron-estates.com
Mishon Mackay S 01273 821800
170 Church Road, Hove BN3 2DJ www.mishonmackay.com
Mishon Mackay S 01273 670067
8 Bristol Road, Brighton BN2 1AP www.mishonmackay.com
Mishon Mackay L 01273 606076
153 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LG www.mishonmackay.com
Mishon Mackay S 01273 834 602
106 High Street, Hurstpierpoint. BN6 9PX www.mishonmackay.com
Mishon Mackay S 01273 418888
36 Station Road, Portslade, BN41 1AG www.mishonmackay.com
Nash Watson S&L 01273 733500
69a Church Road, Hove BN3 2BB www.nashwatson.com
Oakley Residential S&L 3 North Road, North Laine, Brighton BN1 1YA 01273 688881 www.oakleyresidential.com Palms Properties S&L 25 Waterfront, Brighton Marina BN2 5WA 01273 626000 www.palmsagency.co.uk Parsons Son & Basley S&L 32 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3YE 01273 274000 www.psandb.co.uk
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6 AGENTS INDEX Phillips & Still S 01273 771111 Property Moves S&L
112 Western Road, Brighton BN1 2AB www.phillipsandstill.co.uk
01273 321333
109 Church Road, Hove BN3 2AF www.propertymoves.co.uk
Property Plus L 01273 777010
10 The Drive, Hove BN3 3JA www.propertypluslettings.com
Property Shop S&L 01273 915400
FindMyProperty
50 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1QG www.tpsb.co.uk
Q Sales & Lettings S&L 195 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LA 01273 622664 www.qsalesandlettings.co.uk Re/Max Bright S&L
Agent Spotlight
01273 907788
52 Lansdowne Place, Hove, BN3 1FG www.remax.co.uk/bright
Robert Luff S&L 01903 331247
87 Rowlands Road, Worthing BN11 3JX www.robertluff.co.uk
Sawyer & Co S&L 01273 778844
52 Church Road, Hove BN3 www.sawyerandco.co.uk
Sawyer & Co S&L 01273 685111
113 St Georges Road, Kemp Town, BN2 1EA www.sawyerandco.co.uk
Sawyer & Co S 01273 383830
10 Station Road, Portslade BN41 1GA www.sawyerandco.co.uk
Spencer & Leigh S&L108 Old London Road, Brighton BN1 8YA 01273 565566 www.spencerandleigh.co.uk
FindMyProperty offers a fresh approach to home buying that focuses on your interests and needs. If you’re thinking about purchasing a property in the Brighton area, talk to your new dedicated personal search agent Isabelle Trudel, who will source, view and analyse properties based on your brief. Isabelle has progressed from her successful career as an estate agent to focus on the growing demand for a more tailored, one-to-one purchasing experience using a wealth of first-hand knowledge of Brighton, London and international property markets. “I look forward to supporting your property search, whether it’s for personal or investment purposes. I am passionate about finding the perfect property for you.”
Sure Property Solutions S&L 31 Upper St James’ Street, Brighton, BN2 1JN www.surepropertysolutions.co.uk
01273 243561
Tanat-Jones S&L 01273 207207
49 Norfolk Square, (Western Road), Brighton BN1 2PA www.tanat-jones.com
Uden S&L 01273 721721
88 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3JD www.udenestateagents.com
Waterside Properties S&L 34 Waterfront, Brighton Marina, BN2 5WA 01273 622007 www.watersideproperties.co.uk
Wheelers S 01273 606027
119 Islingword Road, Brighton BN2 9SG www.wheelersestateagents.co.uk
Whitlock & Heaps S&L 65 Sackville Road, Hove BN3 3WE 01273 778577 www.whitlockandheaps.co.uk Winkworth S&L 01273 772175
32 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FN www.winkworth.co.uk
Young Lee L 01273 232232
123 Dyke Road, Hove BN3 1TJ www.young-lee.co.uk
If you’re thinking of buying, contact FindMyProperty for further information. info@findmyproperty.uk.com www.findmyproperty.uk.com 07990 607956 @Find_MyProperty
Youngs S&L 01273 626258
39 Upper St James Street, Brighton BN2 1JN www.youngsbrighton.co.uk
Your Move S&L 01273 778588
38 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XB www.your-move.co.uk
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WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY AT THE MONTEFIORE HOSPITAL
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ewly opened in 2012, the Montefiore Hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic and surgical services for medical conditions and also cosmetic procedures. This state of the art facility, located in a landmark building in central Hove, forms part of the Spire Healthcare Group, a leading provider of private healthcare. The hospital has recently introduced a weight loss surgery (bariatric) service for the
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treatment of patients with obesity. This service is led by Consultant Bariatric Surgeons Mr Goldie Khera and Mr Khaled Hamdan. Based at the Montefiore Hospital, Brighton Bariatrics is a multi-disciplinary team which includes experienced bariatric surgeons, anaesthetists, nurse specialists, a psychologist and dietician. Mr Goldie Khera describes the service: “Obesity is a serious disease which interferes with basic physical functions such
as breathing or walking. In addition, obesity can lead to longterm health conditions, ultimately reducing quality of life and lowering life expectancy. “There are several different procedures that can be highly effective in helping people to lose excess body weight. These include gastric balloons, gastric banding, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. Our surgeons will discuss all available options with each patient, creating a bespoke weight loss plan. This will include an initial consultation with the surgeon, followed by a consultation with our dietician and psychologist.” Mr Khaled Hamdan adds; "At Brighton Bariatrics our team will be there to provide support at every stage of the journey, from presurgery to post-surgery. The high quality care is provided locally, at
At the Montefiore Hospital we want you to feel completely happy before you make any firm decisions about having bariatric surgery, and having access to expert advice is an important part of this. We offer regular bariatric surgery open evenings. You will have the opportunity to listen to a presentation from an experienced consultant bariatric surgeon and dietician. Here you will be able to learn about the latest treatments available, ask any questions you may have and discuss your options. For further information or to book an appointment, contact the Montefiore Hospital on 01273 828148 or email montefioreinfo@ spirehealthcare.com
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lude Commercial are pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Woudman as the head of the Property Management Team. Roger joined Flude Commercial in September 2014 and has over 20 years’ experience across all aspects of commercial and residential property management. Roger has previously managed large mixed use commercial and residential portfolios across the South East, including retail parks and offices. He is also experienced in residential block management and lettings. Roger is an associate of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a member of the Institute of Residential Property Managers. Roger can be contacted on r.woudman@flude.com or 01273 740391.
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n Tuesday 2 December, Fleurets Chartered Surveyors South Office hosted its annual Brighton Operators Christmas Drinks. Kate Dowd, Fleurets' Brighton specialist, declared: "This is our fourth year staging this event and it has gone from strength to strength. We had over 90 confirmed attendees representing all aspects of the licensed trade that are involved in bars, pubs, restaurants, hotels and leisure sites, making it a unique event and an opportunity for all to share their knowledge, experience and discuss the local market in an informal, relaxed environment. “A big thanks goes to our hosts, Golden Lion Group at the Cricketers, with a special mention to Leo Day for all his assistance." If you are a Brighton based licensed operator or have an involvement in the licensed trade and would like to attend next year, contact Kate Dowd on 01273 429500 or email kate.dowd@fleurets.com. For more information, visit www.fleurets.com
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“Don’t miss out!” say Cubitt & West
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t is widely believed that the property market goes into hibernation over the festive season. But according to leading local estate agents Cubitt & West, nothing could be further from the truth. “Many people assume that the property market basically goes to sleep until the middle of January – but they couldn’t be more wrong,” says Jon Lock, Cubitts’ Senior Operations Director. He quotes figures from Rightmove which show that between Christmas Day last year and Monday 6 January the site recorded a massive 280% increase in the number of visits. “The holiday period is one of the busiest times of the year,” Jon adds. “If you’re keen to sell, that’s not something you can afford to ignore! Instruct us to sell your home before 13 December,” Jon explains, “and we will put everything in place, including an Energy Performance Certificate and our famous professional-quality photographs, to ensure that your home is perfectly placed to attract maximum interest.” And as a further incentive, no upfront charge will be made for the EPC, or any of the other online marketing options that Cubitts offer, such as floorplans and Rightmove Premium Listings. If you really want to sell in the New Year, don’t miss out. Contact your nearest Cubitt & West office right now – and while other would-be sellers are still eating cold mince pies, your home will be right up there in lights! Visit www.cubittandwest.co.uk today.
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Robert on Hove Civic Society’s ‘Street Tree’ project
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am not normally the sort of person to let the weather get me down, but I find myself drowning in a sea of monotony as the rain drums endlessly against the window. It is a Sunday, the day which tends to magnify tedium and boredom, as if watching paint dry under a microscope. It seems to have been raining for days. It HAS been raining for days. I’m reminded of those interminable Sundays of my childhood up north, where the old people would be inharmoniously and unanimously snoring away in the living room, in spite of the fact that an archaic black and white movie was crackling out of the TV at full volume. In spite of the appalling weather, I managed a five mile run in Preston Park first thing this morning. There is something to be said for not going to the pub on a Saturday night. Where normally there are fairweather runners, there was just me and an old man (who overtook me) in a professional running vest. I was intrigued to see a travelling woman brushing her teeth in her pyjamas in the pouring rain outside her caravan. I dropped in for coffee and a little respite from the rain at my friend B’s house. She answered the door in her pyjamas – albeit without a toothbrush in hand – and then forgot to put the water in the coffee pot before she put it on the stove. Pretty ironic really, given that we are currently surrounded by the stuff. By midday, I was bored and so decided to answer some letters that I was saving as a ‘Monday morning job’. The main missive was to Hastings Borough Council, who recently challenged our house for replacing a boarded-up glass front door with a UPVC one. We either have to apply for retrospective planning permission, or pay out four times more for a timber door. It is too late to slap a conservation order on something that has already been destroyed, but I will do as the council wish, with a certain degree of belligerence. With my letter writing complete, I went to the pub to bid adieu to a colleague who’s off to India and South East Asia until March. So now I’m grumpy, belligerent and jealous … nice combination.
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I’m grumpy, belligerent and jealous ...
ROBERT NEMETH
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hen Hove Civic Society was formed during the 1960s, it was a protest group. In recent years, under the chairmanship of Helmut Lusser, the society is now leading the debate by proposing rather than opposing. I have previously mentioned Hove Civic Society’s plans for a plinth for public art on Hove’s promenade which I very much support. I recently met with Helmut to discuss the society’s ongoing project to populate and, in many cases, repopulate our streets with, quite simply, trees. The project really got going in 2012, with a study of Hove’s streets to identify where planting might be helpful. Success was had in December of that year with the planting of 12 elms in the Montpelier area. In December 2013, 40 trees (hornbeam and smooth-leaved elm) were planted near Stoneham Park. Discussions are now being held regarding Bigwood Avenue and, far more ambitiously, the Church Road area. Looking back over old photographs of Hove, it is quite clear that hundreds of trees have vanished over the past century. This is sad, as they are hugely attractive and provide shade and a haven for wildlife. On boulevards such as New Church Road and The Drive, they are a delight. Trees won’t work on every street. Osborne Villas, a street that I know well, certainly wouldn’t be suitable. The pavements and road itself are narrow and trees would just seem out of proportion. Wide St Aubyns nearby has trees and, despite the generous height of its buildings, seems dominated by foliage. Perhaps its magnificent elms just need cutting back a bit. The project relies on grants, matchfunding from the council and donations from kind residents. If you are pining to get involved, contact info@hovecivicsociety.org www.buildingopinions.com robert@buildingopinions.com
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MISHON MACKAY – MAKING A DIFFERENCE At Mishon Mackay their aim to help customers buy and sell property is matched by their commitment to help in the community
n Wednesday 10 December, Mishon Mackay are holding the ‘Glenn Mishon Charity Golf Day’ at The Dyke Golf Club and this year all monies raised will be for a great local charity, Martlets. This will be the event's third year and is held in memory of Mishon Mackay's founding partner who passed away in 2012. The date is particularly poignant to all who knew Glenn, as 10 December is his birth date. In addition, the day has particular relevance to Mishon Mackay staff as Glenn had been instrumental in organising the launch event as part of Mishon Mackay's charity fundraising in 2012, to raise £25,000 in celebration of Mishon Mackay's 25 years in business. When the charity committee were organising 2012 events in October 2011, noone had any idea that Glenn would be
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diagnosed with cancer later that year and would not be with them to see the results of all their hard work. Glenn would have been really proud of his team's success in raising over £34,000 for three chosen charities that year. As part of Glenn's legacy, it was decided that the company should continue to work hard at its efforts to raise money for charity, and these charities should always be local, and where possible have a relevance to members of staff. Glenn's family chose the charity for this year's Golf Day, and Barbara Mishon felt that Glenn would want the money raised to go to Martlets, as it was a charity he had worked with for many years and had always been very proud of being involved with the Martlets hospice. The Dyke Golf Club was the obvious venue
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choice as Glenn had been a member of the club for many years and loved playing golf there. In addition to Wednesday's Golf Day, Mishon Mackay have been involved in many fundraising projects this year. Alex Mackay comments; “I have been delighted by the enthusiasm staff have shown in terms of supporting our charity fundraising efforts. We never expected to achieve so much in 2012, and to then continue across 2013 and 2014 is a great testament to everyone here at Mishon Mackay. To have so many volunteer their free time and energy to raise money for such great causes is very humbling. I was inspired by everyone's commitment and have personally pushed myself to do as much as possible. I'm currently planning my charity events for 2015, but when I look at the list below I know I am but a small cog in the wheel.” on Freeview channel 8,
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– Quiz night for Royal Sussex County Hospital Cancer Unit, raising £1,585.65 – Grand Hotel Abseil for Save The Children, raising £1,015.00 – Angela Farthing's Berlin Marathon for MS Society, raising £800 – Rockinghorse Dragonboat race, raising £720 – Tina Templeman Royal Parks Half Marathon for MS Society, raising £525 – Marc Cox's Bike Ride for the Prince's Trust, raising £475 – Macmillan Coffee Morning, raising £463.58 – Quiz Night held on Friday 28 November 2014, ‘Hetty Harvey's Helper’, raising £2,000 (awaiting final confirmation) In addition to this, the company has also sponsored numerous events and organisations this year including the Lord Mayors Challenge Day, The Kevin Ogle Sarcoma Cancer Trust's ‘Dogs Night’ at Corals, the Queens Park Picnic, the inaugural ‘Funk the Family’ Festival in Hove Park, Moulsecoomb Boxing Club, the Hurstpierpoint branch of the RNLI as well as many events and fairs at schools across the city and Mid Sussex. Marc Cox comments; “We decided that our marketing strategy should be to invest in local community events that are close to our offices and support the people who live in those areas. Where we can offer support by providing the skills we use every day in our jobs, such as marketing, designing ad campaigns, using our social media etcetera, it seemed the obvious way to help. In addition we have provided printing services for local events and staff have helped distribute the flyers to promote these events. Tonight (5 December) many of our staff are at our Hurstpierpoint office helping to raise money for a local charity in the village by selling hot dogs, mince pies and drinks, and getting people involved in our annual reindeer competition. It can't be said enough how impressive it is that people give up their free time like this to help others.”
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artlets Hospice cares for local people from the Brighton & Hove area who are living with a terminal illness. Every year, we care for over 1,000 patients and their families via our 18 bed In-patient Unit, team of Hospice at Home nurses and Day Services facilities. All our care is provided free of charge to patients and their families and we are proud to provide such a vital and much-needed service in the local community. We believe that each and every person is entitled to a good and dignified death and we ensure that, where possible, our patients have the choice of how and where they are cared for. Our care is tailored to the specific needs of our patients and their families and we provide compassion, dignity and independence in all that we do. It costs £4.8 million to run Martlets Hospice and we only receive 29% of our running costs from the NHS, so we have to raise the majority of our costs from within the Brighton & Hove community from individuals, groups and companies. Every donation we receive is important to us and helps us to care for all those who need our support as they near the end of their lives. Robert Griffiths, Head of Fundraising at Martlets, says; “We are so grateful to Mishon Mackay for holding their Glenn Mishon Charity Golf Day in memory of such a lovely man and in aid of our patients. Glenn and his family have been great supporters of the Hospice and it is only with such kind support that we can raise the money we need. All at Mishon Mackay know that the money they raise will be very well spent on the patients in our care.” 2015 will be a very special year for Martlets Hospice as we celebrate 18 years of caring for local people. If you, your family or your workplace would like to support the Hospice and our patients during our 18th birthday year, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Elizabeth Baxter at Martlets Fundraising on 01273 718785 or email elizabeth.baxter@martlets.org.uk
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BRIGHTON WALPOLE TERRACE • Two bed first floor flat • Very good order • Lounge/kitchen • Bathroom, GFCH • Views over College • Available now
£1,100pcm
BRIGHTON
HOVE
MARINE PARADE • Off road parking • Secure location • Close to sea front • Available now
LYNDHURST ROAD • Off road brick built garage • Up and over door • Large garage • Available now
£125pcm
£125pcm
£150pcm
BRIGHTON
BRIGHTON
BRIGHTON
COLLEGE PLACE A first floor flat in the heart of Kemp Town village, 1 double bed, lounge with views over St Georges Road and College Place, modern bath & fully fitted kit.
BRISTOL GARDENS A 1 bed LGFF, original features, chain free, 19’ reception area. Modern fitted kitchen, bath, use of Kemptown enclosures gardens, currently let on a AST.
WALPOLE TERRACE Two bed first floor flat in good order with modern fitted kitchen and bathroom, GFCH, views, property is being sole with vacant possession.
£189,950
£194,950
£240,000
DORSET PLACE • Parking spaces • Secure location • Close to Amex • Close to city centre • Available now
RTY
BRIGHTON
BRIGHTON
£1,100pcm
BRIGHTON
THE
W NE
£875pcm
£1,000pcm
PROPE
ST JAMES STREET • One bed first floor flat • Lounge/kitchen area • Shower in bedroom • GFCH • Great location • Available early Dec
£675pcm
£775pcm W NE
BRIGHTON
W NE
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Gloucester Street
£1,295 pcm
N EW
• Stylish Two Bedroom Maisonette • Heart of The North Laines • Feature Spiral Staircase • Central Heating & Double Glazing • Ideal Station/Shops/Seafront • Available now • Furnished • EPC C (75)
Near the Seafront
£850 pcm
• One Bedroom Flat • Open Plan Living/Kitchen Area • Modern Bathroom • Brighton Seafront Location • Fully Furnished • Available mid January • EPC rating C (69)
Preston Road
£1,100 pcm
• Recently Refurbished • Two bedrooms • Stylish white kitchen • Modern bathroom • Available now • Unfurnished • EPC rating F (38)
Park Crescent
£950 pcm
• One Bedroom Cottage • In The Heart of The North Laine • Well Presented Throughout • South Westerly Patio • Available early December • EPC Rating E (43)
Dyke Road Ave
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North Laine
£1,450 pcm
• Spacious well presented flat • Three double bedrooms • Central heating system • Modern kitchen • Modern bathroom • EPC B (82)
£1,075 pcm
• 2 Double bedrooms • Allocated Parking • Newly redecorated • Newly carpeted • Fully fitted kitchen • EPC rating D (57)
Kensington Place £1,550 pcm • Two double Bed House • North Laine Location • Near Brighton Station • Good Size Garden/patio • Unfurnished • EPC rating D (57)
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