About Brighton

Brighton was once the small and impoverished fishing village of Brightelmstone whose fortunes changed in the middle of the 18th Century when Dr Russell of Lewes published his thesis on sea bathing, which proclaimed the benefit to health of salt water. Before long, the rich and ill had started to make their way to the seaside.

By 1780, developments of the Regency terraces had started and the town quickly became the fashionable resort of Brighton.

The growth of the town was further encouraged when, in 1786, the young Prince Regent rented a farmhouse in order to escape from public life.

Fuelled by improved coach connections to London, development took off in the 1820s.

When the railways came in the 1850s, thousands of people flocked to the resort and shrewd business men capitalised on the town's popularity, building hotels, theatres and amusement arcades.

Brighton and Hove has now developed into one of the finest seaside city's in the country.

With a wealth of options for homes which range from Regency period properties to award winning "green" development new apartments, the city has something to offer everyone.

Connections

Web address: http://www.buses.co.uk/

Principal road transport links are the M23 and the A27. The rail service to London make Brighton and surrounding areas popular for commuters with fast services to Victoria and London Bridge.

The effective bus network links the local areas within the City, including regular services to the university,hospital and shopping district. Coastal services link westward to Worthing and on to Portsmouth and Eastward through Peacehaven to Newhaven and Eastbourne.

Brighton City Council

Telephone: 01273 290000
Email address: info@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Web address: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

this is the text about Brighton City Couuncil provided by the local authorities. Brighton is a city

Where to buy or rent

Brighton and Hove and the surrounding towns can offer a wide range of different environments to choose from. Traditionally Hove was though more genteel. Residents, when asked if they live in Brighton always replied "Hove actually".

• Poets Corner: a strong sense of community exists in this family orientated area and the easy striking distance of both Brighton and Hove stations make it popular with commuters. Developed from 1880 on mostly 2 and 3 bed house and conversions to maisonettes and flats.
• Hanover: Fashionable area of mainly small terraced houses although the exclusive Hanover Crescent overlooks the North end of The Level(park). Over the years houses have been modernised and, unlike in many other parts of Brighton, not many have been subdivided for flats. Good community spirit (which may be associated with the quality of the pubs). Crowded parking and diverse residents from trendy London commuters to "crusties" - white kids with dreadlocks and dogs on string leads.
• Hove Park: The park after which the area is named opened in 1906 and is home to the Goldstone, a 20 tonne druidic stone. Mainly detached family houses but also a good number of bungalows, chalets and some semis. As expected some of the best schools are nearby.
• Kemp Town: Glorious Regency houses in sweeping crescents (mainly subdivided into flats) through to 2 and 3 bed houses. The gay village of Brighton, with lively scene and nightlife on the seafront and St James Street. The Royal Sussex County hospital is on the north edge, the sea to the south.

Fuller details of all areas in the next section - Areas within Brighton. Don't hesitate to call to test our local knowledge, or consider an orientation visit (see within relocation).

Market values

The rapidly changing market values have made this a difficult section to update. Glorious period properties on the seafront still change hands for millions. Flats start at £125,000 upwards.

• Semis and Victorian town houses range from;£250 000 to £400,000 pounds;
• Terraces and cottages go from;£180 000 to;£300,000.

The rental market provides 1-2 bed apartments & flats starting at £600pcm and family homes available to rent from £1000pcm to £2000pcm