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Average location score

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Very Good

18%

Average

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The Blockhouse, BN1

By Touchstone

Award Winner 2024
4.68

4.68

(33 reviews)

£1,550-£2,600 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

The Blockhouse is situated in the heart of Brighton, with 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom townhouses available to rent. With flexible tenancies, the option of furnished or unfurnished and a variety of homes and layouts available, renting at The Blockhouse gives you the choice and control to live the way you want.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 10 in East Sussex

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York & Elder, BN1

By urbanbubble, Legal & General

Award Winner 2024
4.67

4.67

(70 reviews)

£1,350-£2,520 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

York & Elder is a BTR development in Brighton. Sandwiched between the South Downs and the sea, York & Elder offer studio, 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments. Residents benefit from pet friendly apartments, flexible contracts, extra storage space and private terraces. Additionally, the apartments can be furnished or unfurnished, or easily adaptable for accessibility. There is also an on-site concierge and maintenance team on hand 24/7, for whatever you may need, from taking in parcels to planning events to help you get to know your neighbours.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 10 in East Sussex

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Hove Gardens, BN3

By urbanbubble, Legal & General

Award Winner 2024
4.61

4.61

(58 reviews)

Hove Gardens is a boutique collection of studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom rental apartments. Close to Hove Station, this BTR development benefits from being just a short stroll from the sea. Additionally, Hove Gardens boasts sky terraces, courtyard gardens, work and social spaces and an abundance of perks from 24/7 concierge to flexible contracts.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 10 in East Sussex

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Hove Central, BN3

By Moda Living

Award Winner 2024
4.48

4.48

(33 reviews)

£1,200-£2,600 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Moda, Hove Central is located just a 12-minute walk from Hove Station, which will have you in central Brighton in 4 minutes. Take a walk along the famous seafront and explore the very best of what the city has to offer, right on your doorstep. Moda, Hove Central combines an abundance of landscaped gardens, industry leading amenities and a 24hr concierge. The neighbourhood is pet friendly too!
4th

Ranked 4th out of 10 in East Sussex

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The Merchant, BN2

By Savills

3.73

3.73

(6 reviews)

This development represents one of the many buildings featured on our platform. Detailed information and reviews are currently being gathered and will be updated shortly.
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Ranked 5th out of 10 in East Sussex

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George C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hove Gardens, BN3

Mar 2025

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Mixed Experience at Hove Gardens: Good Facilities Undermined by Poor Management

George C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hove Gardens, BN3

Mar 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

location is great shops easily accessible, trains and buses frequent and nearby. parking isn't great wouldn't recommend if you have a car

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management's response to issues has generally been poor. While they often acknowledge problems and say they will address them, in most cases, there is little to no follow-up, and the issue remains unresolved unless repeatedly chased. This pattern of promising action without delivering has been consistent across various concerns, from maintenance requests to billing queries, and reflects a lack of accountability and effective management.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had been able to speak with a current resident beforehand to get an honest perspective on what living here is really like. The promotional material and initial impressions don’t reflect the ongoing management issues, delays in resolving problems, and the difficulty in accessing the incentives that were advertised. A resident’s experience would have provided a much clearer picture of what to expect day-to-day.

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5

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3

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2

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Manager response

Hello George, Thank you for your review and valuable feedback your experience at Hove Gardens. I am disappointed to hear about your experience and would welcome the opportunity to speak to you personally, if desired. You can reach me via the resident portal, if you put the communication for my attention. I will discuss in the first your feedback directly with the whole of the Management Team. George, thank you once again, and hope that we can make your life at the community of Hove Gardens more enjoyable. Kind regards, Serena

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Serena Walters, Multi-Site General Manager

Mar 2025


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Sia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hove Central, BN3

Mar 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Fantastic

Sia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hove Central, BN3

Mar 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

This part of Hove is a fantastic area. Close to the beach and local shops. Only drawback is the noise from the trains going over the bridge. But a minor thing that you get used to.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The service is incredible. If ever you have any issues, they're right onto it.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing to add here. It has been as I had hoped and expected.

5

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4

Design

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4

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4

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5

Management

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Manager response

Dear Sia Thank you so much for a lovely review and I will share with the team the positive feedback! We are pleased you are loving living the Moda life

Posted by

Katja Harjanne, General Manager

Mar 2025


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Chris (Owner)

Verified Resident

Grand Avenue, BN3

Mar 2025

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Great flat poor freeholder services

Chris (Owner)

Verified Resident

Grand Avenue, BN3

Mar 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Excellent location either way easy transport links and close excellent shops, restaurants and coffee shops.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They rarely do!!!! We only get a response following us chasing and chasing and threatening a formal complaint,

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

How dreadful Southern housing are in terms of a managing agent

What is the best feature of your home:

Living area view and location is fabulous. We love it.

3

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5

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5

Location

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4

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1

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Jenna E (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hove Central, BN3

Mar 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Staff are amazing!

Jenna E (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hove Central, BN3

Mar 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great restaurants and easy access into Brighton. 15 min walk to the beach, great cafes near by, nice little shops

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes easy fix for me. Report through the app and usually solved in 1-2 business days.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Probably how great the staff are! Amenities are also a big plus

5

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Facilities

5

Design

Design

5

Location

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5

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5

Management

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Manager response

Dear Jenna Thank you so much for a lovely review and great mentions of the team! Great to hear you are loving living the Moda Life!

Posted by

Katja Harjanne, General Manager

Mar 2025


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Taylor (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hove Gardens, BN3

Mar 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

How I’ve found living at Hove Gardens

Taylor (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hove Gardens, BN3

Mar 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The location, shops & the transport links are all great in my opinion. Some mornings I can hear noise from the bus station but It’s minimal.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Only issue I’ve raised was about the bulb replacement which was responded to quickly & sorted efficiently.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

That my balcony wouldn’t get the sun past midday 😂 Though, that is more so down to my insufficient knowledge on the solar calendar.

5

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5

Design

Design

5

Location

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5

Value

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5

Management

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Manager response

WOW! Thank you so much for your fabulous 5 STAR review Taylor, the Team and I really appreciate your feedback. It's great to hear that you are enjoying the lifestyle and facilities at Hove Gardens. Thank you for being part of the amazing community. Kind regards, Serena

Posted by

Serena Walters, Multi-Site General Manager

Mar 2025

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