# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (BN1 9EA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 96 HAWKHURST ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN1 9EA |
| Price | £240,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £238,000 Jul 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 04/10/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,096/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,400

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9320-2655-2300-2807-3001)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

*** CASH BUYERS ONLY***   IN NEED OF MODERNISATION. Fox & Sons are delighted to bring to the market this two double bedroom semi-detached family house, situated in the popular area of Coldean. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

**DESCRIPTION**

This semi-detached two-bedroom property on Hawkhurst Road in the sought-after Coldean area of Brighton presents an excellent opportunity for those looking for a home with considerable potential. With scope to extend subject to planning permission, this property offers ample possibilities for future development and growth.

In need of modernisation throughout, this property is a blank canvas waiting for a new owner with a clear vision to make it their own. The spacious rear garden ensures ample outdoor space, while off-street parking and a garage provide practical and secure parking options.

Located in the desirable Coldean district of Brighton, this property boasts excellent transport links to the city centre and beyond, and is within walking distance of local amenities including shops, schools, and parks. Don't miss this unique chance to create the perfect home in a great location.

**Auctioneer's Comments** 

This property is offered through Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited.  This method requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days, allowing buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey).

The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6600.00 including VAT. This fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to complete an identification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.

The property has a Buyer Information Pack containing documents about the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know, so you must complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300 inc VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack.

The estate agent and auctioneer may recommend the services of other providers to you, in which they will be paid for the referral. These services are optional, and you will be advised of any payment, in writing before any services are accepted. Listing is subject to a start price and undisclosed reserve price that can change.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/86524281/1311586) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/86524281/1311587) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #5688374
- **Address:** 96 Hawkhurst Road, Coldean, BN1 9EA
- **Certificate Issued:** 26/05/2008
- **Work Completed:** 02/04/2008
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 96 HAWKHURST ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9EA | £238,000 | 05/07/2024 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 WALDRON AVENUE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9EF | £374,000 | 22/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 65 HAWKHURST ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9GF | £352,500 | 08/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 62 BEATTY AVENUE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9EP | £405,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 44 HAWKHURST ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9GF | £450,000 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 HAIG AVENUE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9EQ | £355,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 121 HAWKHURST ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9EB | £350,000 | 15/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 HAWKHURST ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9GF | £351,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 30 HAWKHURST ROAD, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9GF | £380,000 | 08/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 10 HAIG AVENUE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN1 9EQ | £340,000 | 26/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £373,056 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £574,005 (48 Semi-detached, BN1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -58.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Brighton and Hove). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,634/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,816/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,998/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Brighton and Hove (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Detached House, Saunders Hill, BN1 | £2,195/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Woodland View West, BN1 | £2,037/mo | 2 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent |
| [Old Shoreham Road, Brighton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5b5eab0) | £1,650/mo | 2 | 2.64 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £1,961/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.85% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £254,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £203,700

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,037/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 10.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 9.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £863/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 14.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,429/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 16.8%
- **10y growth:** 40.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Brighton and Hove; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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