Holiday Let Management in Sussex
We are taking on holiday lets across Sussex, from Brighton flats to South Downs cottages and beach houses near Camber and West Wittering. 12% commission, charged after cleaning costs.
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Letting a Holiday Home in Sussex
Sussex draws a mix that keeps a well-run let busy for much of the year. Brighton and Hove pull weekend crowds, festival visitors and stag and hen groups; the South Downs bring walkers and cyclists; and the coast from Camber Sands to West Wittering fills up in summer with families chasing wide beaches. Add Chichester's theatre and Goodwood's racing and motorsport calendar, and you have demand that arrives for very different reasons across the two counties.
That variety shapes what owners can expect. A one-bed near Brighton station books short city breaks and event weekends almost year-round, while a Downs cottage near Lewes or Arundel leans on half-terms, walking seasons and Goodwood weeks. Coastal houses see intense summer peaks and quieter shoulders. Getting the pricing and the listing right for each of these patterns is the difference between a property that ticks over and one that earns its keep.
We are actively taking on homes across Sussex and would rather understand your specific corner of it than treat the county as one market. A flat off Brighton's North Laine, a barn conversion near Petworth and a house within reach of Rye's cobbled streets each need a different pitch, a different guest and a different rate calendar. That local read is what we build before your listing ever goes live.
How It Works
From first call to first booking in as little as three weeks.
A founder visits your property
A co-founder walks every room in person — layout, presentation, amenities — and you get a written assessment with pricing strategy and realistic income projections. Free, whether you join us or not.
Start earning
We handle professional photography, listing creation, and pricing. Most properties go live within 2–3 weeks.
What Matters When Letting in Sussex
Every market has its own rhythm. Here’s what shapes returns in Sussex.
Two demand engines: city and coast
Sussex letting runs on two clocks. Brighton and Hove and the event towns generate steady, all-year short-stay demand tied to festivals, racing and business travel. The coast and countryside peak hard in summer and school holidays. We price each property to its own rhythm rather than applying one seasonal curve across the county.
Goodwood, festivals and event weekends
Dates make Sussex. Goodwood's Festival of Speed, Revival and racing, Chichester's theatre season, Glyndebourne, and Brighton's festival and Pride weekends all spike local demand. Properties within reach of these can command far more on the right nights, but only if the calendar is watched and rates move ahead of the crowd, which we review daily.
Property types that perform here
Central Brighton flats and townhouses suit couples and event visitors; larger South Downs and Weald cottages near Lewes, Arundel or Petworth attract walking groups and family gatherings; beach houses around Camber, Bracklesham and the Witterings fill in summer. Each pitches to a different guest, so the listing, photos and minimum-stay rules are set accordingly.
Access from London and the coast road
Fast trains from London to Brighton, Chichester and the coast make Sussex an easy weekend, which favours short stays and last-minute bookings. Rural spots near the Downs or east toward Rye rely more on the A27 and country lanes, so we set guest arrival information, parking notes and check-in details to match how people actually reach each home.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Commission calculated after cleaning costs — you keep more of every booking.
Standard
12%
per booking, after cleaning costs
Premium
15%
adds full maintenance coordination
No Lock-In. No Hidden Costs.
- No notice period — leave whenever you want
- No exit fees
- No joining or setup fees
“We’ve worked with Travel Fox for many years and they’ve been outstanding in providing investment returns and property management services. Sam and his team are extremely easy to communicate with and really do go above and beyond.”
Sussex Letting Questions
Do you cover both East and West Sussex?
What kind of Sussex property lets best?
How does the Goodwood and festival calendar affect my bookings?
Can you manage cleaning for a rural cottage away from Brighton?
Is a coastal summer-only property worth managing year-round?
How does your pricing work?
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