Property intelligence for those who cannot be there.
A local property intelligence service for buyers, movers, and investors who are too far away to attend viewings, unfamiliar with the area, or simply don't have someone they trust on the ground.
Why I created eyes on the ground
After viewing countless properties and walking streets through a developer's lens, it became clear that honest, independent intelligence was the one thing consistently missing from the property process.
Nobody was truly working for the buyer. Eyes on the Ground exists to change that.
no agency affiliation
entirely independent from any estate or relocation agent and deal sourcer
not paid on completion
no financial incentive for you to buy, sell or walk away
only here to inform
the decision is always yours
You’re about to settle. Not because it’s right. Because you can’t keep making the trip. I attend viewings on your behalf and give you an honest, unbiased picture of the property and the area before you commit to anything.
The numbers look right. But you haven’t seen the property, the street, or what’s three doors down. I give You the local market context and intelligence due diligence before you invest.
who is this for?
Relocating to Hastings, St Leonards or beyond?
You’re about to settle. Not because it’s right. Because you can’t keep making the trip.
investors and developers
The numbers look right. But you haven’t seen the property, the street, or what’s three doors down.
International buyers and relocators
You've found the property, but you don’t know the area or who to trust.
You've found the property, but you don’t know the area.Independent from any estate agent or relocation agent — I attend, observe honestly, and report back with no incentive to influence whether you proceed or walk away.
the service
Two clear options. No complicated tiers. All viewings are attended personally by Malaika, founder of Withering House; someone who knows this market street by street and has the design eye to see what a home could become.
*Based in Hastings and St Leonards — where the market knowledge runs deepest. Also serving Bexhill, Battle and Rye. Further afield? Enquire directly.
tier 1
the viewing report
A clear, honest account of the property from someone who knows what to look for. Sent to your inbox within 48 hours.
personal attendance at the viewing
10-15 photographs
short video walkthrough
honest condition assessment
key renovation observations
Your report is delivered in a dedicated client folder — written report, full photography and video walkthrough — within 48 hours.
tier 2
the detailed report
For those who need the full picture — property condition, renovation potential, layout analysis, local market context, and comparable sales intelligence.
Personal attendance at the viewing
20+ photographs and video walkthrough
Detailed written report
Renovation and layout potential
street-level and area insight
Comparable sales & local market context
Yield indication for investment buyers
Heritage and planning context
Your report is delivered in a dedicated client folder — written report, full photography and video walkthrough — within 48 hours.
Additional property viewing
Want me to view more than one property? Add any additional viewing to either tier — same report format, same 48-hour turnaround — for a simple flat add-on fee per property.
/property
Also available
relocating and renting?
A Tier I viewing report is available for rental properties too. Same honest assessment, same local insight, delivered within 48 hours.
Available at the standard Tier I rate of £99.
1.
get started
Submit your enquiry form or book a 15-minute discovery call to talk me through the property or properties you have in mind and your priorities before I attend.
how it works
2.
we confirm and book
We will contact you within 24 hours to confirm availability and arrange payment.
3.
i attend on your behalf
Your viewing is conducted personally; with the care and attention you would bring if you were there yourself.
4.
you recieve your report
Delivered within 48 hours of the viewing, in a format you can share, reference, and act on with confidence.
not sure if Hastings or st leonards is right for you?
Download the free insider's guide — four neighbourhoods explained honestly, from someone who knows this market street by street. Find the area that suits you before you commit to a viewing.
Ready to get started?
Your eyes & ears
on the ground
You've found the property. I'll tell you everything you need to know before you commit.
Enquiry form — get straight into it
Prefer to talk it through First?
Book a 15-minute discovery call to talk me through the property or properties you have in mind, so I know exactly what to look for.
"Withering House was founded on the belief that period homes deserve to be lived in with care and integrity. That belief is carried into the viewings I attend on your behalf."
questions before booking?
How I knew EotG needed to exist
"A property we were due to view was sold while we were still on the train. We ended up buying the wrong house in a panic. I wish I had had someone to help back then."
— [Local Facebook community, April 2026]
"It was a 240 mile round trip and I did it probably five times. I'd never visited Hastings before. Information on the different areas would have been useful to narrow down my search."
— [Local Facebook community, April 2026]