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Mortgage Advice in Brighton

Brighton has one of the most varied property markets in the UK — Regency seafront terraces, Victorian conversion flats in North Laine and Kemptown, period family homes around Preston Park and Seven Dials, modern apartments along the marina and city centre, and characterful properties in Hanover, Fiveways and Hove Park.

David Lewis Mortgage Management is an independent FCA-regulated mortgage broker based on Portland Road in Hove — minutes from central Brighton. We work with Brighton clients from across the city: first-time buyers, home movers, remortgagers, landlords investing in the strong Brighton rental market, and self-employed clients whose income doesn’t fit a standard high-street tickbox.

Whether you’re buying a Regency conversion in Kemptown, remortgaging a terrace in Hanover, or expanding a BTL portfolio across central Brighton postcodes, we work with a comprehensive panel of lenders to find suitable options for your specific circumstances.

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Mortgage Services for Brighton Clients

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First-Time Buyer

Buying your first home in Brighton? We guide you through deposit, affordability, stamp duty and lender criteria — explained in plain English.

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Remortgage

Existing fixed rate ending? We review remortgage options 6 months early — saving you from drifting onto your lender’s standard variable rate.

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Buy-to-Let

Investing in Brighton’s strong rental market? BTL mortgages for new landlords, portfolio investors and limited-company structures.

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Moving Home

Moving within Brighton or to a new area? We handle the mortgage side — porting an existing deal or arranging new finance.

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About the Brighton Property Market

Brighton’s property market is shaped by its mix of period and modern stock, strong rental demand from professionals and students, and tight supply in the most desirable postcodes — North Laine, Kemptown, Seven Dials, Hanover and Preston Park among them.

That mix creates specific mortgage challenges. Period conversions in Brighton can have construction-type quirks (lath and plaster, single-skin walls in older flats) that some lenders avoid. Leasehold flats need lenders comfortable with shorter remaining lease terms or higher ground rents. New-build apartments along the marina and city centre have their own specific lender preferences and valuation considerations.

This is where having a broker who knows the Brighton stock and the lenders comfortable with it makes a measurable difference. We work with lenders across the panel — from high-street names for straightforward residential cases to specialist lenders for the more characterful Brighton properties that don’t fit a standard tickbox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you arrange mortgages on Regency and period flats in Brighton?

Yes. Brighton’s housing stock includes a substantial number of Regency, Victorian and Edwardian conversions — particularly in Kemptown, Brunswick, Montpelier and parts of North Laine. Some of these properties have construction quirks that some high-street lenders apply restrictions to: lath-and-plaster walls, single-skin construction in older flats, or unusual roof types. We work with lenders who are comfortable underwriting period properties manually, which widens your options.

Are conversion flats in North Laine and Kemptown harder to get a mortgage on?

Conversion flats — where a Victorian or Regency house has been split into multiple flats — can be more complex than purpose-built apartments. Lenders look at the lease length, the number of flats in the building, whether there’s a share of freehold, and the construction type. Each Brighton conversion is slightly different. Independent broker access means we can match the specific flat to the right lender rather than guessing which high-street name might work.

Do you help first-time buyers in Brighton’s competitive property market?

Yes — first-time buyer mortgages are one of our core areas. We guide first-time buyers through the full journey: understanding what you can realistically afford in Brighton, getting an Agreement in Principle so estate agents take you seriously, navigating the application, valuation and offer stages, and coordinating with your solicitor through to completion.

Can you help with buy-to-let mortgages for Brighton landlords?

Yes. Brighton has one of the strongest rental markets on the South Coast, driven by students, young professionals and the city’s hospitality and creative sectors. We arrange BTL mortgages for first-time landlords, experienced portfolio investors and limited-company SPV structures. We also know which lenders are comfortable with the property types common in Brighton — converted flats, HMOs, and properties in higher-density postcodes.

How do we work together — in person, by phone or by video?

Whichever suits you. Our office is on Portland Road in Hove, a short drive or bus ride from central Brighton. Many Brighton clients prefer the initial conversation by phone or video, then in-person meetings at key stages — particularly around offer acceptance and pre-completion. Some clients prefer everything in person; some prefer everything remote. We adapt to what works for you.

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