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Buying property in Brighton & Hove: the steps for buyers
The official steps for buying a home in England. It is general information, not legal or tax advice.
Updated October 2026
From offer to completion
gov.uk sets out the steps: making an offer, conveyancing, searches and surveys, exchange of contracts and completion.
Stamp Duty Land Tax
Check the current rules and use the calculator on gov.uk before you budget.
Leasehold flats
Many flats in Regency buildings are leasehold; gov.uk explains what to check.
Where people live
See our property guide for Kemptown, Hove, Preston Park, the North Laine, Rottingdean and Patcham. We don’t publish prices or yields.
Questions and answers
Who handles the legal work when buying a home in England?
A solicitor or licensed conveyancer.
General information only, not legal or tax advice. Confirm every step with a solicitor.