South East
Conveyancing solicitors in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove is a busy city market with many period buildings. Regency squares and terraces, many split into flats, line the seafront, while Hanover and Preston Park have streets of Victorian terraces. Demand from London commuters, families and students keeps the market active.
Average price in Brighton and Hove
£408,240
3,414 homes sold in a year. Places include Brighton, Hove, Kemptown, Hanover, Preston Park, Portslade, Rottingdean.
HM Land Registry
Local market
House prices in Brighton and Hove
Average price
£408,240
Down 2.1% on a year earlier. August 2026.
Homes sold
3,414
In the 12 months to June 2026. Recent months are still being counted, so this is a minimum.
Value of sales
£1.40bn
Estimated from the number of sales and the average price over the same 12 months.
| Property type | Average price, August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Detached | £855,390 |
| Semi-detached | £548,417 |
| Terraced | £475,621 |
| Flat or maisonette | £295,136 |
| First-time buyer average | £343,329 |
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Local knowledge
Things to know when moving in Brighton and Hove
Leasehold flats in period buildings
Many flats are in converted Regency and Victorian houses, often with a share of the freehold. Stucco facades and seafront exposure can mean costly repairs. We review the lease, service charge and any planned major works.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Large parts of the city are in conservation areas, and many seafront buildings are listed. We check past consents and explain any limits on alterations.
HMO rules
Parts of the city require planning permission to turn a family home into a shared house. If you plan to let to sharers, we check the planning position before you buy.
How we work
Moving in Brighton and Hove, handled from Newcastle
Our team is in Newcastle upon Tyne. Conveyancing happens by phone, email and online, so where we’re based makes no difference to your move.
- Searches ordered from the local council, water company and other providers, wherever we are
- A named team who updates you by phone and email
- Documents signed online, and ID checked digitally
- SRA-regulated solicitors supervising every file
Local search times
6 working days on average for a local authority search in Brighton and Hove.
Search times: SearchFlow, April 2026.
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Moving in Brighton and Hove
Yes. We work remotely by phone, email and online. Local searches come from Brighton and Hove City Council and specialist providers, whoever orders them. That means you get the same checks without needing to visit an office. We keep you updated and explain the lease and searches clearly.
Check the length of the lease, the service charge and any planned major works, especially to the facade and roof. Seafront buildings can need more maintenance because of salt and weather. If the building is listed, repairs may cost more. We review these points and explain the risks.
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