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Estate Agents in Hove BN3

Compare all 3 estate agents covering BN3. See real fees, sold price performance and homeowner reviews — then choose which agents contact you. Independent agents in Hove typically save you £3,360 vs national chains.

£420,000
Avg. sale price
39 days
Avg. time to sell
1.2%
Avg. agent fee
+3.6%
Price growth (12m)
3
Active agents
Sales agents Fee comparison Market data FAQs
3 agents in BN3

Compare sales agents in Hove BN3

Ranked by average sale price achieved. Choosing an independent agent in Hove over a national chain saves you an average of £3,360 on a £420,000 property — and independent agents achieve better results too.

HH

Hove Homes

Top rated in BN3
Independent estate agent · Hove · East Sussex
★★★★★ 4.9187 reviews
98.1%Price achieved
32 daysAvg. to sell
1.0%Sales fee
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SP

Sussex Properties

Independent estate agent · Hove · East Sussex
★★★★☆ 4.3389 reviews
96.2%Price achieved
42 daysAvg. to sell
0.9%Sales fee
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KH

Kemp & Hove

Independent estate agent · Hove · East Sussex
★★★★★ 4.5121 reviews
97.2%Price achieved
36 daysAvg. to sell
1.2%Sales fee
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Fee comparison

Estate agent fees in Hove BN3

On a £420,000 property, choosing an independent agent (avg 1.0%) over a national chain (avg 1.8%) saves you £3,360. Always check what's included before signing.

#AgentFeeNo sale no feeFee on £420,000vs area avg
1
HH
Hove Homes
 1.0% ✓ Yes £4,200 0.2% below avg
2
SP
Sussex Properties
 0.9% ✓ Yes £3,780 0.3% below avg
3
KH
Kemp & Hove
 1.2% ✓ Yes £5,040 0% below avg

Fees verified June 2026. Always confirm directly with your chosen agent.

Market data

Hove BN3 property market

Data sourced from HM Land Registry. Updated monthly.

Average sale price
£420,000
All property types
+3.6% vs last year
Avg. days to sell
39 days
Listing to accepted offer
Properties sold (12m)
234
Completed sales in BN3
Price per sq ft
£500
Average across all types
Avg. national chain fee
£7,560
On avg. Hove property
Avg. independent fee
£4,200
Save £3,360 vs nationals
Common questions

Estate agents in Hove BN3 — FAQs

How much do estate agents charge in Hove BN3?
Estate agent fees in Hove BN3 average 1.2% including VAT. Independent agents typically charge around 1.0%, while national chains average 1.8%. On a £420,000 property, that's a saving of £3,360 by choosing an independent. EstateRate shows you the exact fee for every agent before you commit.
How long does it take to sell in Hove?
The average time to sell a property in Hove BN3 is 39 days from listing to accepted offer. The top performing agent, Hove Homes, averages just 32 days. Properties priced accurately from day one sell significantly faster than those which are overpriced.
Which agent achieves the best price in BN3?
Based on sold price data, Hove Homes achieves an average of 98.1% of asking price in Hove BN3. A higher percentage means less negotiation off your asking price, which often outweighs a slightly higher fee. EstateRate shows you this data for every agent before you choose.
Should I use a local independent or national chain in Hove?
Independent agents in Hove consistently outperform national chains on sold price achieved, time to sell, and homeowner satisfaction scores — and charge lower fees. EstateRate was built to make sure homeowners find the best independent agents in their area before defaulting to a well-known name.
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