Beach huts were hot property during the pandemic, as Britons flocked to seaside havens instead of heading abroad. Because they are limited in number, beach huts are some of the most exclusive property in the country. Beach huts, pictured here in Hove, thrived in 2022 but have since plummeted in valueEven when borders reopened, beach huts continued to thrive as households increased their lifestyle spending. Beach hut price tags here fell by some 35 per cent, from £33,044 to £21,444, in the year to July. Now you can snap up a beach hut in Hove for £22,500 while in Lancing – next to Worthing – one is on sale for £16,000.