In the past couple of years, more beach huts have become available in popular areas like the South West and South East, which has stabilised prices, albeit at those elevated pandemic levels. Bannister adds: “While beach huts remain cherished and often held on to for generations, more options are now available than during the peak pandemic years, meaning more choice for those looking for a seaside bolthole.”
James Law, also of Stacks Property Search, agrees that recent demand is definitely slower.
“It’s hard to determine exactly why, but there are several factors that may come into play,” he says. “Beach hut owners are often of the older generation, and there’s a question as to whether younger buyers, with different holiday preferences, are drawn to the prospect of a traditional English beach holiday.”