The cream Regency terraces of Brunswick Square and Brunswick Terrace above the lawns in Hove

In depth · Property

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.

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