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3rd September 2024
Capital to Coast -
Moving From London to Brighton
With the media reporting that more than 75,000 homeowners are likely to move away from London this year, it's a certainty that a significant number of those will be casting their eyes towards Brighton and Hove.
The first half of 2024 saw 33,000 London property owners sell up to buy new homes in other parts of the country and the trend is expected to continue throughout the remainder of the year.
Londoners buying homes outside the capital isn't a new thing, as the inflated property prices found there often mean they can afford a larger home for a growing family elsewhere. It's also something of a tradition that many of those sellers find themselves looking to Brighton and Hove for a new start.
London by the sea
One of the many nicknames given to Brighton and Hove is
'London by the sea'. It's a reflection of just how many people have always made
the move from the capital to this particular stretch of the south coast.
However, it also misses as many targets as it hits.
For people who want a better life/work balance but still have jobs to go to in central London, the transport links from Brighton often mean that they can get to work faster than if they were travelling from somewhere in Greater London.
With trains that go direct from Brighton and Hove mainline stations straight into the heart of the capital in less than an hour, this can be a much more attractive idea than hopping on a couple of buses and spending time on the underground.
Culture
The ability to live by the sea and work in London is just one of the reasons that Brighton and Hove has built up such a big reputation for being a city of culture too.
The demand for high-end restaurants, theatre, live comedy and independent cinema means that the city has far more to offer than any other location on the south coast. Likewise, the vibrant music scene has been a constant attraction over many years.
First timers
What's interesting about the current property market in
Brighton and Hove is that it isn't just 'stepper uppers' who are moving here -
the number of first-time buyers leaving London is also high.
In fact, over the past ten years the proportion of Londoners buying their first home elsewhere in the country has shot up from 17% to 30%, according to the Telegraph.
The sheer range of homes in Brighton and Hove really does mean there is always something for everyone on the market, whether that's a first time buy flat or a move to a larger home for a growing family.
From our central office location we help people buy, sell, rent and let homes all over the city. So whether you're looking for a traditional home in Hove, contemporary city-centre living in Brighton or the semi-rural idyll of Woodingdean we'll be able to help you.
Call us on 01273 677 001, email [email protected] or pop in to our office on Lewes Road to talk things over in person.