A Day in Brighton: Lease Extensions and a Lunchtime Dip at Sea Lanes

There’s something about Brighton that makes even a workday feel like a little adventure. I was down on the south coast this week carrying out a lease extension valuation on a flat overlooking the seafront, one of those classic Brighton conversions with high ceilings, sash windows, and the faint sound of gulls drifting in from the beach.

As a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer, I spend much of my time travelling across the South East, helping leaseholders and freeholders alike understand the premium payable for extending a lease under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. Brighton and Hove continue to be popular for lease extensions – many flats here were converted decades ago, and plenty are now approaching that critical 80-year mark where marriage value starts to apply.

After the inspection, I took advantage of one of Brighton’s best perks – a lunchtime swim at Sea Lanes. There’s no better way to reset between site visits than a few lengths in the open-air pool, looking out across the Channel. It’s part of what I love about this job: every day’s different, and every property tells its own story – whether it’s a Regency terrace, a purpose-built block, or a modern conversion tucked away behind the Lanes.

If you’re a Brighton flat owner and your lease is nearing 80 years, it’s worth acting sooner rather than later. Extending before that threshold can significantly reduce the premium, and an independent, RICS-compliant valuation gives you a clear understanding of where you stand before serving notice or negotiating informally.

At Olden Property, we carry out lease extension valuations across Brighton & Hove, from Kemptown to Hove Park – providing straightforward, evidence-based advice that helps you make informed decisions.

Thinking about extending your lease? Get in touch for a fixed-fee lease extension valuation in Brighton.