A guide to property in Brighton
Brighton boasts a vibrant and diverse population and demand for property in this seaside resort remains high, despite house prices dropping across the UK. Its prime location allows for easy access to nearby London, which is less than an hour away by train, and to surrounding countryside. It attracts numerous buyers and visitors each year with its ‘trendy’ community and range of theatres, art galleries and leisure facilities.
This beautiful city was hit hard during the early part of the recession, and house prices have fallen by 18.7 per cent, with the average asking price dropping to around £191,000. Despite this, Brighton has been one of the best to recover and it continues to be popular with young professionals.
A large proportion of residents in the seaside resort are either students in higher education or young professionals. The North Laine conservation area is a current hot spot, with a range of shops, clubs and restaurants to suit all tastes. West Hill and the area in and around the Seven Dials are also popular central areas to live. While suburbs such as Preston Park, Withdean, Patcham, Rottingdean and Saltdean have larger family homes in all price ranges.