John Hilton and Co Brighton reviews

★★★★★ 5/5

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Mostly dealt with Tom Coffey but always got a good service from his colleges too. Their service is very professional and you are always kept informed on what's going on. Booking viewings is easy and you always get good prompt communication and notifications. Tom was really great to work with. Always felt he understood our position even when we got frustrated during a very difficult housing period for sellers. In the end we got a good offer that came through to completion. Thanks.

David · 16 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Kimberley was so amazing during our student house tenancy, it was the first house I’ve ever rented and she helped us with any questions we have and even got us a really nice outside seating set so we could all sit outside in the summer. …

Lily · 16 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I think John Hiltons must have been put on this earth specifically to dispel all the myths and stereotypes about estate agents. When dealing with estate agents in the past I've always got on ok with them, but never felt I could 100% trust them and always felt they came across a little corporate, and not always entirely genuine. Not the case with John Hiltons. When dealing with Tom and his colleagues I always felt I was talking to a human being, without that slight corporate disconnect, and that there was no agenda other than just helping the transaction to proceed as smoothly as possible. Tom was more than happy to spend time explaining how the process works to me, and I never felt like I was imposing. He was always friendly and cheerful in interactions, and even spent a fair amount of time talking to me about my renovation plans for the house, giving me some really good ideas and acting as a sounding board for my my thoughts. Not to mention keeping me sane at various stressful points, along with his colleagues Alex and Simon. The company director Marius even stepped in at one point to help me understand a particular building restriction on the property that the solicitors had identified. I would not hesitate to recommend John Hiltons to others (in fact I would advise people to go out of their way to use them over other agents!) and will definitely use them if I ever sell a property.

Fun · 19 January 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Marius Foster and his team at John Hilton Estate Agents sold a six-bedroom house for me in November of 2024. The house is a student residence, and thus it was mostly of interest to professional investors. I have been an investor in Brighton-and-Hove property since 1995, and I have sold similar properties before with other local Estate Agents. I was very impressed by Marius and his team. Marius was extremely straightforward and savvy when we discussed pricing and strategy. Also, his views and suggestions were always based on extensive knowledge or recent sales of properties similar to mine, so I was able to make well-informed choices. I also received excellent advice during the course of negotiations. In addition to the price of the house, there were negotiations about a large and unexpected government fee, and about the possible additional sale of an expensive item that was on the property, but not part of the house. Marius handled these negotiations expertly, and with his advice, I was tougher in the negotiations than I would otherwise have been. The result, at the end of the day, was thousands of pounds extra in my pocket, and a secure feeling that I had made about the best deal that was possible, given the state of the market at the time of the sale. Furthermore, Marius eased my administrative burden by handling the sale and the transfer of funds for the expensive extra item though his own office, which made it effortless for me. For this additional service, I was charged exactly nothing. 😊 Needless to say, I would definitely return to John Hilton Estate Agents if I decided to sell another property, and I will be recommending Marius and his team to friends and colleagues.

Joel · 9 January 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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I've been using John Hilton to rent out my house for the last year and it has all run smoothly. I found Karen to be quick to respond to questions and really helpful and friendly. Thank you Karen!

Julia · 16 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Ah what can we say... Working with Tom from John Hiltons has been beyond a pleasure to sell our property. He's the perfect balance of personable, lovely, good humoured and attentive whilst also being highly professional and always 'on-it'. The moment we met him we were so impressed with how he took the time to understand all of the details of our property. When he undertook viewings he took as long as was needed, some potential buyers wanted to spend much longer than you'd expect at the viewings to really get a feel for the home. Over an hour in some cases!... Tom was happy to do what was needed to make the viewing experience as good as could possibly be for the potential buyers, creating a really comfortable atmosphere for them. Within a week we had 3 offers at asking price, ultimately selling way beyond what we'd expected. The following process of the sale was as good as could be, we felt looked after, well informed and generally delighted with the service Tom and the supporting team at John Hiltons gave us. THANK YOU so much.

Paul · 19 December 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Karen visited my rental property this week to undertake a thorough inspection. Karen really exceeded my expectations in the handling of the work she undertook. Extremely professional and efficient in all matters - thank you Karen.

Russell · 16 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Zack was very helpful and knowledgeable in helping me look for a place to rent. I would thoroughly recommend him as an agent if you are looking for property in Brighton.

Richard · 15 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I can’t recommend John Hilton strongly enough. All the staff are extremely helpful and approachable. I have been using John Hilton for 10 years. No matter what issues occur, all staff and particularly Kimberley, at John Hilton clearly communicate various options, are adaptable, professional and thoughtful. John Hilton genuinely care for their clients and are always personable and ethical. I’ve recommended John Hilton to friends over the years and they have had equally positive experiences. I look forward to the next 10 years using John Hilton's services.

Alan · 3 November 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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After 20 years of managing our properties myself, it was a big decision to hand over to a letting agent. We chose Hilton’s because Marius was the agent we bought though and, impressively, is still with the company. We haven’t been disappointed, Lauren is our current property manager and she’s been helpful and efficient throughout. She keeps me updated, is quick to flag up any issues and to organise any necessary work. We’re very satisfied, thank you.

Hilary · 26 November 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Many thanks to Tom for all his hard work to get us to completion. Great communication, supportive and responsive through a purchase that did not always go to plan. Highly recommended

GulWifChip · 16 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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As a first time tenant, John Hiltons has been really helpful in supporting and answering any questions I've had. My housing manager Frankie has been an absolute star and always responds quickly and isn't afraid to chase people up to make sure any problems I've had have been sorted as soon as possible. I've got a few friends looking for student housing next year and I told them to go with John Hilton if they can.

Raven · 3 November 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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I dealt with Tom Coffey at John Hilton, he was charming, well informed and offered a friendly Brighton savvy perspective. Great service, great customer service. Highly recommend

Ben · 2 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Alex Wilson was proactive, responsive and went above and beyond on a particularly difficult transaction for which we have finally managed to exchange contracts. Highly recommended

Alison · 26 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank so much to Tom and the team for all your help with our house purchase! As first time buyers we had quite a few bumps along the road and felt quite frustrated , to say the least. Tom was very efficient and communicative up until the last day when he supported us even being off work sick! Definitely recommend. Thank you again , we really had a Christmas miracle!

Elena · 19 December 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Sadiya Uddin has been exstreemly proactive in marketing and finding Tenants for our Property, I recommend any Students looking for accommodation to contact her. Kevin.

Judith · 19 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Incredibly helpful staff!! They are so supportive, and make the process of getting a guarantor easy! Thank you for being patient with us students, and helping us through finding our first flat! A big thanks to Lauren Gibson for all her help! She’s been absolutely amazing! Thank you Edit: This is post moving out from the property. This experience has been absolutely wonderful! The staff (shout out to Lauren Gibson) has made the everything a breeze. 5/5 experience!

Huma · 2 September 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Tom and the team at John Hilton are really helpful and accommodating. We had a very good experience of buying with them. Highly recommended.

Flis · 16 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Exceptional and outstanding service from John Hilton. Special thanks to Alex, who went far beyond expectations. I highly recommend John Hilton for their exceptional customer service.

Fraser · 16 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I was recommended to John Hilton by a friend when I was lamenting the quality of other agents I'd met to sell my home. I'm so glad I was, as I met Tom Coffey who from day one was a pleasure to work with. Tom is thorough, knowledgeable and friendly. He gave great advice, was quick to reply/update at every stage and easy to talk to. The house was sold quickly at a good price with everything panning out as we'd discussed (give or take a few teeny things that seem to always happen). Tom also showed me a few properties to buy and his depth of knowledge for each property was impressive, plus he knew what I'd like and not like! The whole team at John Hiltons are fab, all very helpful and know what's going on at all times. I can highly recommend them for both buying and selling a property! with an equally impressive team around him. Everything from the valuation, photos, text and of course viewings was easy and quick.

Ursula · 22 July 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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The people working at John Hilton have been very kind since the beginning, thank you Zach Razak for the trust

Andres · 2 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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After a two-year long journey of trying to get onto the property ladder as FTB, which took us from London to Brighton, we have finally found our dream home, thanks to Tom Coffey. We found Tom to be polite, personable, empathetic, and transparent throughout the whole process and was world's away from what we've experienced before. Couldn't recommend him enough! Thank you, Tom!

Beth · 19 December 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thanks to Tom, I not only found my place home but also gained a trusted advisor and friend. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate estate agent! From our first meeting to the final handshake, I was kept informed and confident every step of the way. Navigating the property market can be daunting, but their professionalism at John Hilton, responsiveness and transparency, made the entire process seamless. It's rare to find someone so dedicated and genuinely caring in this industry; this experience has truly set a new benchmark for excellence in real estate services. Would highly recommended!

Caleb · 26 May 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent work on the part of Marius in particular. We were selling a property which was no doubt at the lower end of the market, but nonetheless Marius was consistent throughout: getting back straight away in relation to any concerns that arose during the process of sale, offering a balanced overview and always providing helpful and reassuring objective advice. Would highly recommend.

Kevin · 27 October 2024