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Letting your property in Brighton & Hove
Fully managed lettings for Brighton & Hove landlords, all online. Your postcode gives a rent guide from official figures and the licence position.
Free and instant, for any postcode in England. A guide from official local figures, not a quote.
- £1,816
- Average rent a month ONS
- -0.8%
- Change on last year ONS
- £352
- Lost per empty week (2 bed) Illustration
- +24%
- Versus England average rent ONS
What homes rent for in Brighton & Hove
| Size | Average rent | England average | Housing-benefit cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £1,194 | £1,199 | £920 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,525 | £1,341 | £1,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,806 | £1,497 | £1,450 |
| 4+ bedrooms | £2,489 | £2,170 | £2,000 |
Average monthly rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (published 21 Oct 2026), September 2026. Housing-benefit caps: Local Housing Allowance rates 2026 to 2027 (DWP / VOA), Brighton and Hove area (the exact cap depends on the postcode).
Areas we let in
- Regency
- Central Hove
- Brunswick & Adelaide
- Goldsmid
- Kemptown
- Queens Park
- Westbourne & Poets' Corner
…and everywhere else in Brighton & Hove.
Licensing in Brighton & Hove
Selective licensing covers Kemptown, Moulsecoomb & Bevendean, Queens Park, and Whitehawk & Marina from 2 September 2024 to 1 September 2029. A further scheme for Central Hove and Regency is paused pending a legal challenge.
We check your address and apply for you during onboarding.
Brighton & Hove City Council licensing page (opens in a new tab)Three steps, all online
Step 1
Tell us about it
A short questionnaire about you and the property. It saves as you go.
Step 2
Upload & sign
Certificates and ID on your phone — or tap “I need help”. Sign our agreement online.
Step 3
One quick call
We verify everything, book photos and get it in front of tenants.
Questions Brighton & Hove landlords ask
What's the average rent in Brighton & Hove?
£1,816 a month across all homes, according to the ONS (September 2026) — 24% above the England average of £1,466. A two-bedroom home averages £1,525, and rents are down 0.8% on a year ago. Your exact figure depends on the street, condition and outside space — enter your postcode above for a guide.
Do I need a licence to rent out my property in Brighton & Hove?
Selective licensing covers Kemptown, Moulsecoomb & Bevendean, Queens Park, and Whitehawk & Marina from 2 September 2024 to 1 September 2029. A further scheme for Central Hove and Regency is paused pending a legal challenge. Letting without a required licence risks fines of up to £30,000. We check your address against Brighton & Hove City Council's current schemes and handle the application during onboarding.
What will housing benefit cover in Brighton & Hove?
Most of Brighton & Hove falls in the Brighton and Hove housing-benefit area, where the 2026/27 cap is £1,200 a month for a two-bedroom home — £325 below the average 2-bed rent. The exact cap depends on the postcode.
Do you manage properties in Brighton & Hove, or only let them?
Both. We offer tenant find, rent collection and full management in Brighton & Hove: marketing, referencing, the tenancy paperwork, rent collection, repairs through vetted trades, and inspections. Onboarding is all online, so it works the same wherever your property is.
What does it cost?
Our management fee is set out clearly before you sign anything, with no hidden extras — see the fees on our Landlords page or ask for a free valuation.
We also let in Southampton, Reading and London — see every area we cover.