The City of Brighton and Hove
Over the last 12 months, 823 homes sold across Hove, at a median sold price of £445,000. That’s up 6% on the year before. Flat / Maisonette homes make up the largest share of recent sales.
Based on HM Land Registry sold-price records for BN3. Updated monthly.
Choosing the right estate agent in Hove can make a real difference to how quickly your home sells and the price you achieve. Hove has a range of local and national agents — but their fees, sale times and results vary widely across the area.
AgentSeeker compares estate agents in Hove based on actual performance data, so you can see which agents get the best results — whether you're selling a terrace, a flat, or a larger family home.
Looking for ranked picks? Our best estate agents in Hove for 2026 guide ranks local agents by fee transparency, sale time and asking-price achievement.
To pick the right estate agent in Hove, look at three things: achieved-vs-asking ratio, average sale time, and committed fee — not just reviews or brand. AgentSeeker ranks Hove agents using verified transaction data from the Land Registry and PropertyData, so you can see who actually delivers for local sellers. See Hove's top-ranked agents. top-ranked Hove agents.
In Hove, high-street agents tend to offer stronger local-buyer reach and marketing networks, while online-only agents typically charge lower flat fees but require the seller to handle more of the process. Most Hove sellers achieve better outcomes with a high-street agent when local buyer demand is strong. Compare both types side-by-side on AgentSeeker. compare Hove agents.
If you sell your Hove home entirely privately with no agent involved, there's no agent fee to pay. However, most Hove agents operate on a 'sole agency' or 'multi-agency' contract — and if a buyer originally introduced by the agent completes, the fee is still due even if you handle the final negotiation yourself. Always check the contract before signing. Compare committed-fee Hove agents on AgentSeeker. committed-fee Hove agents.
Common red flags when picking an estate agent in Hove: inflated valuations designed to win your listing, vague or shifting fee quotes, contracts with tie-in periods longer than 12 weeks, and a lack of achieved-vs-asking data. AgentSeeker filters Hove agents by verified performance data and committed fee, so you can see which agents clear a transparent bar. See vetted Hove agents. vetted Hove agents.
The percentage on a Hove agent's card is the total you pay. No VAT added at contract, no hidden extras — the industry-standard surprise doesn't happen here.
Hove agents are ranked on real asking-price achievement and sale times from Land Registry + PropertyData — not reviews, not brand, not marketing claims.
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