Area guide — BN1
Moving to Brighton & Hove
Homes in Brighton & Hove sold for an average of £494,000 over the last 12 months, around 8% above the wider South East average. London-by-the-sea in fact as well as cliché: the Lanes, the seafront and a creative economy of its own, with an hour's train making the hybrid week workable. A typical purchase takes 12–16 weeks and costs around £18,550 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 12–16 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Down 1.3% on the year, from 874 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £308,500 | |
| Terraced | £609,500 | |
| Semi-detached | £593,500 | |
| Detached | £839,000 |
Sales split fairly evenly across property types.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Brighton & Hove a good place to buy?
Prices fell 1.3% over the last 12 months, across 874 recorded sales. London-by-the-sea in fact as well as cliché: the Lanes, the seafront and a creative economy of its own, with an hour's train making the hybrid week workable.
What do homes cost in Brighton & Hove?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £494,000 — around 8% above the wider South East average. Flats average £308,500, terraced houses average £609,500, semis average £593,500, detached homes average £839,000.
What are moving costs in Brighton & Hove?
Buying an average-priced £494,000 home typically costs around £18,550 on top of the price — roughly £14,700 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Brighton & Hove?
A typical purchase runs 12–16 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.