Flat 10, 1 First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FG is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,281 square feet of living space and is situated on the 5th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £491,463 , which equates to approximately £384 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Dec 2012 for £315,000. Since then, the value has increased by £176,463, representing a 56.0% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £491,463 is:

  • 12.6% higher than the average property price on First Avenue
  • 7.4% higher than the average in the BN3 2FG postcode area
  • and 6.2% higher than the average price for Hove as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 February 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1281 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
5th floor
Price (estimate)
£491,463
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£384
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 10, 1 First Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2FG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Feb 2023.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 May 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN3 2FG

18 th / 54
Price Rank
7% higher than average
3 rd / 34
Size Rank
52% bigger than average
31 st / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 2FG , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 54. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 31th out of 34 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£491,463
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
14 Dec 2012
£315,000
Leasehold
+377.3 %
8 Mar 1996
£66,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £800,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2014
rooms: 4
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £234,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2002

Data Sources

The property at Flat 10, 1 First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Dec 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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