H2O Opens with a splash!

New specialist property agency launches

Brighton Marina’s newest property agency H2O Homes opened its doors with a splash on Friday 23rd September, by inviting prospective clients and old marina friends alike to an official opening party.

Director Mark Philpot welcomed guests by saying how pleased both he and fellow director Linda Davis were to be back in the marina once again after a short absence. Having been selling and managing property in Brighton Marina for the past 15 years they are thrilled to be opening their own agency and eagerly welcome the chance to offer their extensive experience of the marina to buyers, sellers and landlords alike.

Both Linda and Mark fully appreciate the unique location of waterfront homes and how, being eagerly sought after, they command a premium both to buy and rent. At the same time marina properties have consistently proved a worthwhile long term investment for purchasers, whether as a permanent home, holiday property or buy-to-let.

Always a favourite destination for buyers from outside the area, Brighton Marina is set to remain so with further huge investment agreed, including an iconic 40 storey residential tower, groundwork on which has already started.

A marina location is attractive to young professional buyers

While the majority of homeowners don’t own a boat and are content to watch others sail by, other leisure pursuits are not forgotten with the marina offering a wide range of activities from the David Lloyd Leisure centre, multiplex cinema, ten pin bowling, casino and an incredible selection of trendy restaurants and bars. The city centre itself with all its attractions is just a short bus or taxi ride away.

A marina location is also attractive to young professional buyers, either London based or working from home, an important plus being the good connections to London’s main airports and the security offered in the marina village. Many owners live abroad for a good part of the year and the ability to “lock up and go” is highly rated.

The marina also attracts a high volume of corporate tenants, and this has helps maintain a strong residential letting market. It is estimated approximately one third of the marina apartments are investment purchases.

All these factors have ensured a steady demand for marina properties.

H2O Homes are based in the Octagon at Brighton Marina and Mark and Linda welcome all enquiries 7 days a week.

01273 688448, brighton@h2ohomes.co.uk