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Dan Lyons MARLA

Director

Dan has owned Eightfold Property since 2004 (when it was called Brighton Accommodation Agency) and has tended the evolution of the company ever since. When acquired, the company had no branding, staff or even a computer, and has now grown into a true force in the Sussex housing market, diversifying its offering to include commercial sales and lettings, block management, commercial management, residential sales and of course residential and student lettings and featuring in Brighton, Seaford, Lewes, Eastbourne, Newhaven, Peacehaven and Worthing. Having been a musician for the former years of his life, it's been a refreshing take on the industry to not come with a corporate view, and instead, build something that is both organic and personable. Being a professional bass player for fifteen years allowed Dan to learn the team building and people skills that have been prevalent as he has built his team. Dan’s family have long run businesses in Brighton, from Lyons and Son carpets in Hanover and latterly The North Laines to Original Pub Holdings (at one time Brighton’s most successful pub holding company), there has been a long history of successful integration with his family into Brighton’s business scene, and a wealth of experience to draw upon. Married to Debbie since 2007 he lives in Seaford with his daughter Olivia, 16, who shares his love of music, and their two dogs Boris and Nelly and Hugo the cat.

He recently completed an MA in Music Industry and Innovation at Water Bear College, adding to his extensive musical knowledge from over 30 years in the industry (the last 15 being on the periphery granted) - having toured the UK multiple times and a bit or Europe as well - having played with legends such as Steve Ellis, Paul Weller and Mike Ross, as well as some of Brighton's best-loved bands of the mid to late ’90s.

Being a latecomer to any sort of physical exertion, he did start running in 2011, and has since completed a few marathons, finishing up with running Hadrians Wall (69 Miles) in a day, half of The South Downs Way (50 Miles) in a day, and ultimately The Marathon Des Sables, 156 miles through the Sahara Desert, raising over £50,000 for The Chestnut Tree in the process. Now though he does a lot more hiking with his family and dogs. The cat stays at home.

Posts by Dan Lyons

By Dan Lyons

How many agents should I use?

In the bustling world of property, the decision to list a property with multiple agents can seem appealing to many landlords and vendors, driven by the misconception that it increases exposure. However, this strategy ...

By Dan Lyons

The Art of Communication

One of the biggest annoyances in the whole of this industry, is the ability for people to not communicate. You may think I am just talking about students, who might not have the experience ...

By Dan Lyons

Reflecting on the Breathing Space Regulation

A few years ago, the government introduced the Breathing Space regulation, designed to help tenants in arrears negotiate their financial difficulties without pressure from landlords or agents. This period prohibits any contact from the ...

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