John Hilton are an independent Estate Agency established since 1972. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding service in Brighton and Hove including the surrounding areas. We have an experienced team of professionals with in depth knowledge of the local area are on hand to guide you through every step of your move.
Our staff have an ethical honest approach and will go that extra mile for our clients. At John Hilton's it is the little things that make a big difference and this is the approach that sits firmly with each and every member of our team. We are a forward thinking agency that employs traditional methods alongside the latest cutting edge technologies to achieve the best possible results and outcomes.
Our staff have an ethical honest approach and will go that extra mile for our clients. At John Hilton's it is the little things that make a big difference and this is the approach that sits firmly with each and every member of our team. We are a forward thinking agency that employs traditional methods alongside the latest cutting edge technologies to achieve the best possible results and outcomes.
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In 1972 we were founded on the belief that estate agents should provide the most personal service possible, and that's still exactly what we strive to do today. When it comes to property, there's no stone our team leaves unturned. We try and break away from the stereotype of typical estate agents. We are straight talking, knowledgeable and ethical which is why you can trust us to always deliver.
Our History - John Hilton Estate Agents was founded in 1972. The business was bought by Edward Skinner the then manager in 1988 and steered through the difficult recession of the early nineties when repossessions and high interest rates were rife and many independent agents ceased to trade.
In the early times during the 70's John Hilton's were seen as being quite radical as being the first agent in Brighton to extend their opening times to Saturday's which was frowned upon by many other local agents!
In the early times during the 70's John Hilton's were seen as being quite radical as being the first agent in Brighton to extend their opening times to Saturday's which was frowned upon by many other local agents!
Director Marius Foster joined the company as a negotiator in 1996 working alongside Edward. They grew the business and incorporated the lettings department as another string to Hilton's bow and in 2014 he became a director. He and Edward pride themselves on delivering a bespoke, highly professional service to all of their clients to accommodate each individual customers requirements.
Your first chance to meet us to see what we're about. One of our experienced property professionals will assess your home, your needs and map out a marketing strategy and give an accurate marketing price.
We never underestimate the importance of excellent photography, which is why we only use an experienced property photographer with state of the art equipment to shoot all of our properties (where appropriate) to capture your property in it's best possible light.Unlike some agencies, we focus on capturing imagery that's true to life and avoid the use of wide lensed cameras.
We never underestimate the importance of excellent photography, which is why we only use an experienced property photographer with state of the art equipment to shoot all of our properties (where appropriate) to capture your property in it's best possible light.Unlike some agencies, we focus on capturing imagery that's true to life and avoid the use of wide lensed cameras.
John Hiltons appreciate that moving is one of the more stressful things that we do in life. We try and break away from the stereo type of a typical estate agent and our team are straight talking, honest and are always on hand for viewing times that suit you. We are here to sell properties not mortgages!
Reviews (9)
Stephen Parker
Dec 06, 2021
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I have to agree with other students on here in that John Hilton certainly favour the landlords over tenants.
As a guarantor for a student I have always found them 'wanting' in attempting to sort issues out and they were certainly no help during the COVID lock-downs, when there were no students in residence for nearly six months.
It was also the same story when it came to paying the deposit back at the end of a two year tenancy. We had to challenge every little aspect (not saying the house was perfect) but some of the items they kept money for were very petty.
Overall, couldn't recommend.
As a guarantor for a student I have always found them 'wanting' in attempting to sort issues out and they were certainly no help during the COVID lock-downs, when there were no students in residence for nearly six months.
It was also the same story when it came to paying the deposit back at the end of a two year tenancy. We had to challenge every little aspect (not saying the house was perfect) but some of the items they kept money for were very petty.
Overall, couldn't recommend.
Pauline Fernandes
Nov 24, 2021
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John Hilton recently sold my studio flat. They were supportive and helpful from start to finish. Always available to speak to when needed. Many thanks to all the staff and especially Tracy who is a credit to this firm. And a good sense of humour - which is often needed when things are stressful for client. Thanks and would highly recommend.
Chelsea Beer
Nov 13, 2021
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Archie at John Hilton was amazing throughout the whole process of me finding a property and right up until the day I moved in. He was informative, keeping me in the loop with all stages and very professional. I have had a previous bad experience with estate agents but John Hilton will always be my first point of call in the future. Thank you!
Leah Gibby
Oct 30, 2021
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Myself and my housemate rented a flat through this agency from September 2020 through to September 2021. We encountered a number of problems during our tenancy as a result of the agency.
To begin with, for the first month we were in the flat there was no sufficient hot water, meaning we could only take cold showers etc. We contacted the agency immediately after discovering the problem when we moved in and although they did send someone to try and fix it every so often, they obviously weren't prioritising it and it took far longer than is reasonable.
One of the plumbers who came to look at the
To begin with, for the first month we were in the flat there was no sufficient hot water, meaning we could only take cold showers etc. We contacted the agency immediately after discovering the problem when we moved in and although they did send someone to try and fix it every so often, they obviously weren't prioritising it and it took far longer than is reasonable.
One of the plumbers who came to look at the
Rosa Isaacs
Oct 22, 2021
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Megan O'Hara is hands down the best property manager we have had. She is both assertive and understanding, two qualities that I think are essential when dealing with someones home which happens to be another persons house! Megan's replacement (Kimberley Golds) also displays these same qualities in abundance and is a great addition to JH. Also, thank you very much to Catrina for initially showing us our new home!
Oma Judith
Oct 01, 2021
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The team at John Hilton are the most amazing house letting agents I’ve met. I had a great experience from the beginning starting with the lady that showed me the house to the point I moved in with other house mates. They made every step easy, showed understanding to our needs, very professional, swift with all queries + addressing complaints.
Especially Catrina and Jo-Ann. Will recommend.
Especially Catrina and Jo-Ann. Will recommend.
Emma Sola
Sep 24, 2021
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Positive: Responsiveness
I have just sold my house and bought a new one through John Hilton. They have been amazing throughout. Supportive, helpful, proactive, kind - I heartily recommend them! Thank you to the whole team: Marius, Robert, Tom and Tracy, each one of you were so helpful and lovely to us through a very stressful time!
I have just sold my house and bought a new one through John Hilton. They have been amazing throughout. Supportive, helpful, proactive, kind - I heartily recommend them! Thank you to the whole team: Marius, Robert, Tom and Tracy, each one of you were so helpful and lovely to us through a very stressful time!
Samuel Del Castillo Guerra
Sep 22, 2021
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Megan O'hara has been our estate agent managing our tenancy in our rented flat. She has always been responsive and attentive. Easy to reach out. Communication with her have been clear, direct and prompt, and to this date she has always been on top of all our queries. Good professional and has a good vibe.
Patti Brazier
Aug 21, 2021
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I recently sold a bungalow in Brighton through John Hilton. Marcus who came to value the property was very informative and had a really nice manner. The whole process they were very responsive to any queries I raised and we gained a more than sale price for the property on the first day of viewing. My only criticism would be they didn't inform me a survey had been done ( I would expect them to notify me if anyone was due to attend the property) nor did they inform me we had exchanged contracts. Only minor things but something that they could improve on. I would highly recommend using their services
