AS HOUSE prices across the country continue to soar, we explore the cheapest properties on the market in Brighton and Hove.
The city had a 7.9 per cent increase in its average property price between December 2020 and December 2021.
Homes in Brighton and Hove now cost an average of £415,046, far above England’s rate of £293,339.
We found the cheapest properties available in the area, excluding cash buying, auctions, and houseboats in Brighton Marina.
Studio apartment in Charlotte Street, Kemp Town - £150,000
This top floor studio apartment in Kemp Town comprises a main room with kitchenette, and a small bathroom.
It is advertised as a great opportunity for a first-time buyer, an investment opportunity, or for use as an Airbnb, due to its proximity to shops and cafes.
Studio apartment in Fourth Avenue, Hove - £150,000
With a guide price of £150,000 to £170,000, this west-facing “elegant” period conversion has been fitted with a modern, new kitchen and "benefits from plenty of afternoon sunshine".
The neutrally decorated living room/bedroom has “tranquil rooftop views” and there is a “contemporary” shower room.
Studio apartment in Lansdowne Place, Hove - £160,000
Continuing with studio apartments, this ground floor flat in one of Lansdowne Place’s Grade II listed buildings is described as being “light and airy and ideal for a buy-to-let landlord".
With a comparatively large kitchen, this is also the cheapest property in Brighton and Hove to include a bath.
Studio apartment in Sidehill Court, Portslade - £165,000
The cheapest property in the Portslade area is this ground floor apartment which has communal gardens and allocated parking.
The agent says the main room has a spacious feel and the property is listed as an investment opportunity or “perfect home”.
Studio apartment in Lansdowne Place, Hove - £170,000
Returning to Lansdowne place, our fifth least expensive home is a “good size studio room” with a large window and sealed-up fireplace.
The property is in one of “Hove’s most desirable roads”. It has an “open plan feel” and a small shower room.
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