Brighton(or Brighton and Hove as the city is officially known) is a thriving cosmopolitan resort town that has been popular with visitors since the Prince Regent (later King George IV) patronised the area, building the landmark Royal Pavilion. Gaining city status in 2000, the city boasts two piers, a working marina and several period hotels, including the Grand. Whether you are planning on purchasing a flat in Peacehaven, or selling a maisonette in Peace Haven, or simply wishing to release some of the equity in your bungalow in Black Rock, Homeward Legal's team of expert conveyancers are waiting to assist you and guide you through the legal process.

Our experience and knowledge of Brighton and its flourishing housing market, and of how your purchase or sale are affected by the legal process mean that you can be assured of a top-quality conveyancing service but at a value-for-money price.

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Once you've decided to buy your property in Brighton or one of its suburbs, you'll naturally want to know everything about the area and how the process of purchasing the home might affect it. So, if you are considering the prosperous residential area of leafy Aldrington, the cliff-top rural splendour of Saltdean, or the excellent transport links that the suburb of Westdene offers, the conveyancing team at Homeward Legal fully understands your needs, placing them at the centre of their work.

  • Average property price: £414,000-£492,000 (all property types)
  • Most active areas: Hove, Kemp Town, Preston Park, and The Lanes
  • Typical conveyancing timeframe: 8-12 weeks for standard transactions
  • Annual price growth: +1.3% to +3% year-on-year (varies by property type and location)

Sources: ONS, Land Registry, Rightmove, Homeward Legal internal data

Updated June 2025


Essential local searches for Brighton properties

When buying property in Brighton & Hove, specific local searches are important due to the city's unique coastal location, Victorian heritage, and ongoing coastal protection schemes. Our conveyancers conduct comprehensive investigations including:

Local authority searches

Brighton & Hove City Council maintains the local land charges register and handles planning permissions, building regulations, conservation area controls, and development restrictions that might affect your property.

These searches reveal planning permissions, building regulations compliance, conservation area restrictions, and local development plans. The council's new Planning Register provides planning application data and allows easy viewing and commenting on applications, with historical data available for research.

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Environmental searches

Critical in Brighton due to its coastal location, Victorian-era industrial heritage, and proximity to major transport infrastructure including Brighton Station and the A23 corridor.

Environmental searches identify contamination risks from former industrial activities, air quality concerns, ground stability issues, and coastal erosion risk assessment. These are particularly important given Brighton's mix of historic Victorian terraces, seafront developments, and regeneration areas. Coastal erosion risk is currently assessed as minor over the next 100 years for Brighton & Hove's coastline.

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Water and drainage searches

Essential for Brighton properties due to the city's coastal location and the ongoing Brighton Marina to River Adur Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Scheme. These searches provide comprehensive information about water supply, sewerage systems, flood risk assessment, and coastal flood considerations.

Our searches assess flood risk using the Brighton & Hove Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA), which identifies flood zones and past localised flooding incidents. The coastal location requires particular attention to sea flood risk, surface water drainage systems, and the impact of major coastal defence works including new groynes and shingle replenishment, scheduled for completion around June 2026.

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Roedean

Famous for its girls' school, Roedean is perched at the top of high cliffs, with an excellent view of the sea and surrounding countryside. Because of the structure of the cliffs making falls a possibility, your conveyancing solicitor will investigate the coastal erosion in this part of Brighton, so that you can understand the history and associated risks; they may recommend getting a more detailed expert report on the subject of coastal erosion in the area and how it specifically might impact your planned purchase.

Brunswick Town

Located to the far west of the city boundaries, Brunswick Town is an area that is ripe for development, which could mean bagging a bargain. Because of its history and the number of listed buildings, most of Brunswick Town falls under a conservation area. Should you want to purchase a property in the town, your conveyancing solicitor's searches will uncover the requirements and any covenants that might affect what you want to do with it and its grounds.

Brighton Marina

Brighton Marina lies towards the eastern end of the city and is a working harbour with several businesses along the seafront, including shops and a number of varied eateries and watering holes. There is also a large purpose-built residential area, featuring mostly self-contained flats in medium-rise buildings. Because of its closeness to the sea and the vagaries of the British weather, your conveyancer will endeavour to establish the history of flooding in the area and where such events are pertinent to the property you want to buy, perhaps suggesting a more detailed expert flood report.

Did you know?

Brighton is the home to many fine period buildings, but it lays a specific claim to not only Britain's oldest cinema (The Duke of York) that is still operating, but also to the oldest aquarium in the country (the Sea Life Centre).

Brighton was the host of the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, with the UK represented by England-born Australian Olivia Newton-John, performing Long Live Love at The Dome with a televised live broadcast across the European continent. She came fourth behind the powerhouse that was ABBA, who won with Waterloo.


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Frequently asked questions about conveyancing in Shropshire

Brighton's unique coastal location creates specific legal considerations. Our conveyancers understand the local planning requirements, the ongoing coastal protection schemes including the Brighton Marina to River Adur Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Scheme, and the mix of heritage conservation areas with modern developments that require specialist searches.


The average transaction takes 8-12 weeks, though coastal properties or those in conservation areas may require additional searches and take longer. Properties affected by the coastal protection works may need extra time for specialist reports.


Our conveyancing legal fees in Bath start from £510 for a standard purchase transaction, with a transparent breakdown of all costs provided upfront.

Unlike many firms, we provide a Fixed Legal fee guarantee and No Completion, No Fee protection, ensuring you know exactly what you'll pay with no hidden surprises.


No, our online service means everything can be handled remotely. Our solicitors have extensive experience across England and Wales and can manage your transaction efficiently without face-to-face meetings.


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