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Brighton's grand Victorian terraces are being quietly subdivided into ever-smaller units, street by street and floor by floor. For some, it's a housing solution in a city desperately short of affordable rentals. For others, it's the slow unravelling of communities that took generations to build.
Traditional gallery studios and purpose-built creative spaces are increasingly out of reach for Brighton's artists and makers. We've tracked down the unconventional corners of the city where the creative community is actually setting up shop — and spoken to the people who've made it work.
Purpose-built student blocks are reshaping whole stretches of Brighton — but the effects go well beyond aesthetics. From shrinking rental availability to shifting community dynamics in Moulsecoomb and along the Lewes Road, we explore what the city's student housing surge means for the people who were already there.
Everyone knows Brighton isn't cheap. But the headline rent or sale price is only the beginning — there's a whole layer of costs that tend to ambush people once they've already signed on the dotted line. From council tax bands to the quirks of Victorian plumbing, here's what you actually need to budget for before you commit to a Brighton property.
Brighton's property scene has changed almost beyond recognition over the past decade. From the rise of holiday lets in formerly residential streets to the squeeze on long-term renters, we take a close look at what's actually happening — and what it means for the city's soul.
Brighton's compact homes and sky-high rents mean most of us are perpetually short on space. Whether you're mid-renovation, downsizing, or just drowning in stuff, this guide cuts through the noise to help you find a storage solution that actually fits your life — and your budget.