Established in 1990. At that time, the only Estate Agents in the Hanover area of the town. Barrie Alderton specialised in residential sales only. Then, due to public demand for them to offer properties to let, his wife Geraldine joined in 1997 to run that side of the business.

The first Estate Agent in Brighton not to wear a suit or tie ( a trend now copied by other local agents ). The company has always believed in a totally honest approach to business and whether client, applicant or tenant, people are always dealt with in a friendly approachable manner.

Barrie Alderton Estate Agents are approved members of the Buy With Confidence Scheme as well as members of NALS, OEA, NAEA and TDS. Barrie is also a past president of the Brighton & Hove Estate Agents & Auctioneers Association and co directors Geraldine and daughter Vicky are also members with Vicky currently a serving member of the Associations council. Son Peter, who is also a director, makes the company a true family business.