Brighton & Hove vs Edinburgh for Property Investment
Brighton & Hove leads on gross yield at 4.2%, while Edinburgh has the lower entry price at £335,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.
Brighton & Hove vs Edinburgh at a glance
| Metric | Brighton & Hove | Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Average gross yield | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Average property price | £445,000 | £335,000 |
| Implied monthly rent | £1,558 | £1,173 |
| 25% deposit | £111,250 | £83,750 |
| Stamp duty (additional property) | £32,000 | £21,000 |
| Population | 295,000 | 525,000 |
| Region | South East | Scotland |
| Investor rating | Average | Excellent |
Brighton & Hove
The market skews towards period houses, detached family homes and premium new-build apartments, so entry prices sit well above the national average. Tenant demand is underpinned by commuters using the town's rail and road links, seasonal and holiday-let demand, public-sector employers including hospitals and councils, supported by a population of around 295,000. On the average £445,000 purchase, a 4.2% gross yield implies roughly £1,558 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Popular coastal city with London commuter demand.
- Consider carefullyStandard buy-to-let
- WorkableHMO / rent by the room
- Consider carefullyFirst-time landlord
Edinburgh
Expect a spread of semi-detached family homes, period conversions and new-build apartment schemes, with terraces concentrated in the older inner areas. Tenant demand is underpinned by seasonal and holiday-let demand, public-sector employers including hospitals and councils, supported by a population of around 525,000. On the average £335,000 purchase, a 4.2% gross yield implies roughly £1,173 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Scottish capital with strong tourist and professional demand.
- Consider carefullyStandard buy-to-let
- WorkableHMO / rent by the room
- WorkableFirst-time landlord
Which is the better investment?
If monthly cash flow is your priority, Brighton & Hove is the stronger option on paper at 4.2% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Edinburgh needs around £83,750 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though — run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.
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