Beyond Algorithms: How Personal Relationships with Ashton Stripp Lead to Better Property Matches

Beyond Algorithms: How Personal Relationships with Ashton Stripp Lead to Better Property Matches
When you search for a home online, you’re offered filters: postcode, price range, bedrooms. The algorithms behind the portals crunch data to surface results that match the boxes you tick. But anyone who’s truly moved house knows that choosing a home is never just about boxes.
At Ashton Stripp based in Battle, East Sussex, we believe that great property matches don’t come from algorithms alone. They come from people. From conversations. From listening carefully to what buyers really want—beyond what they say on a form.
Paul’s approach to property is rooted in conversation, not clicks. With more than ten years of experience across Sussex, he builds real relationships with buyers—getting to know what they care about, what their lifestyle looks like, and what kind of home would genuinely work for them. Then he uses that insight to guide them, personally, through the process.
Bella brings a similar intuition but approaches it from a different angle, bringing a fresh perspective to every viewing. Thanks to her experience in local renovation projects, she’s brilliant at helping people look past the current décor and imagine how a space could really work for them. She’s not there to sell—it’s about helping people picture a life, not just a layout.
We’re not anti-technology—far from it. We use smart tools where they help. But we don’t believe they can replace relationships. Knowing the families, the neighbours, understanding how someone’s job, kids, or even dog will affect the kind of house that’s right for them.
Because at the end of the day a home is a feeling. And only a person can read a feeling properly.
So if you're looking to buy, sell, or just want a conversation about the kind of move you're dreaming of—let’s talk. No algorithms needed.