The 10 Best Letting Agents in Brighton (2026)

We list 65 letting agents covering Brighton. 15 of them publish a full management fee: from 12% to 19.2% of monthly rent including VAT, with a median of 13.2%. Highest rated on Google: Big Yellow Self Storage Co Ltd (5 from 320 reviews), Cox and Co (5 from 272 reviews), David Maslen Estate Agents (4.9 from 424 reviews).

Brighton and Hove is a coastal city in East Sussex with a combined population of around 280,000 across the two formerly separate towns. The city is one of the most economically and demographically distinctive in southern England, anchored by the University of Brighton (around 20,000 students) and the University of Sussex (around 19,000 students) at Falmer just north of the city, American Express (its European headquarters is in central Brighton, with a substantial workforce), L'Oreal UK's Hove offices, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (the Royal Sussex County Hospital), Brighton & Hove City Council, and a substantial creative-and-digital cluster supported by the city's tourist and weekend-visitor economy. Brighton is served by Brighton railway station (Southern services to London Victoria in around 1 hour 5 minutes, plus Thameslink services to London Bridge and onwards), Hove railway station, the A23/M23 trunk-and-motorway combination to London (around 50 miles), and a substantial seafront and city-centre bus network.

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Compare 76 verified letting agents serving Brighton

Average rating 4.5★ across 9,421 verified Google reviews.

Top letting agents serving Brighton

  1. David Maslen Estate Agents
    4.9★ (424 reviews)
  2. Coapt
    4.1★ (717 reviews)
  3. Beaumonts
    4.6★ (32 reviews) · Management 12%
  4. Clifford Sales & Lettings
    4.6★ (72 reviews) · Management 12%
  5. David & Co
    4.9★ (127 reviews)
  6. Surridge Mison Estates
    4.9★ (140 reviews)
  7. AR Lettings
    4.8★ (189 reviews)
  8. David Jordan
    4.8★ (144 reviews) · Management 15%
  9. Ian Hyder & Company
    4.7★ (36 reviews)
  10. Rowland Gorringe
    4.8★ (54 reviews)

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Average letting agent fees across South East

15.2%
Full management
(of monthly rent)
£407
Typical setup fee

Town-level data for Brighton is limited, so these are South East averages (507 agents). Fees vary by agent and service level, so compare the agents below for exact quotes. See the UK letting agent fee index for national figures.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do letting agents charge in Brighton?

Of the 15 letting agents covering Brighton that publish a full management fee, charges run from 12% to 19.2% of monthly rent including VAT. The median is 13.2%. Ask each agent for a written fee schedule before you sign.

Which letting agents in Brighton have the best Google reviews?

Among agents with 25 or more Google reviews: Big Yellow Self Storage Co Ltd (5 from 320 reviews); Cox and Co (5 from 272 reviews); David Maslen Estate Agents (4.9 from 424 reviews). Ratings are weighted by review volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of reviews ranks above a 5.0 from a handful.

Do landlords need a licence to let property in Brighton?

Brighton & Hove City Council operates active selective licensing schemes in specific designated areas alongside additional HMO licensing across substantial parts of the city. Check the current Brighton & Hove City Council licensing pages for exact street boundaries and fee schedule before letting.

Is there high tenant demand in Brighton?

Brighton and Hove rental demand is anchored by the University of Brighton (around 20,000 students) and the University of Sussex (around 19,000 students at the Falmer campus), American Express (with its European headquarters in central Brighton supporting a substantial workforce), L'Oreal UK, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (the Royal Sussex County Hospital), Brighton & Hove City Council, a substantial creative-and-digital cluster, and London-bound rail commuters using the 1-hour-5-minute Southern service to London Victoria.

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