National headlines rarely match a single street. Crawley still sits on the Gatwick and Three Bridges corridor; East Grinstead still offers the forest, the high street and a commute to London and Croydon. Those fundamentals have not vanished because London prices wobbled.

What has changed is the tone of negotiation. Buyers expect evidence. Landlords expect to justify rent against a smaller pool of competing lets. Families still want schools, parks and a train they can live with.

If you are selling, get the pricing honest before the board goes up. If you are letting, budget for the new tenancy regime. If you are buying, use the extra time in the market to survey properly — then move when the right home appears. Our Crawley office is at 109 High Street; East Grinstead is at 88 London Road.

Demo article for the Greenaway website. Figures drawn from publicly reported ONS, UK HPI and industry coverage during 2026. This is not personal financial or legal advice.