Market Trends

5th October 2018

With Brexit negotiations still underway, affordable mortgage rates abound and property in high demand, could now be the right time to make your move? We reflect on the last few months and give advice for the future.

 

A no-deal exit from Brexit

In September, the Bank of England governor, Mark Carney, commented that a no-deal Brexit could see house prices drop by 35% – but how would his ‘worst case scenario’ really affect Brighton & Hove? We give our expert take:

 

Borrowing made affordable

The days of sky-high mortgages and negative equity are a distant memory, as we continue to enjoy a time of stability and affordability. Mortgage interest rates remain low – even with the recent Bank of England interest rate increase to 0.75% – with plenty of mortgage options for first time buyers and second steppers.

 

Realistic pricing

We all like to feel we’re getting the best possible deal – particularly when it comes to selling our home. But, the key to selling in the current climate is to be a realist. 

By setting a fair asking price, you’ll not only attract more buyers, but achieve a price that still allows you to take the next step. Take note of other homes selling on your street. Is yours of a similar size and quality of finish? If so, position your own home  competitively. For a professional valuation, contact our office and talk to one of our friendly team.

 

Looking to the future

Whether it’s moving into school catchment zones, downsizing or relocating, we believe your lifestyle should guide your next step – not Brexit. With mortgage interest rates low and the demand for property in the area showing little sign of slowing, finding your new dream home might be easier than you think.

 

Key Takeaways:

Testimonials

  • All agents at Maslen were extremely helpful and polite from the beginning to the completion of sale. 

    Mr Johnson Brighton

  • Good team. Straightforward. No nonsense.

    Mr Standing Brighton

  • Excellent communication and advice throughout. It felt very reassuring to be in good hands.

    Mrs Brooker Brighton

  • The staff were very helpful, an excellent service. I would recommend you to others.

    Miss Hockly Brighton

  • Maslen made the selling of my flat as easy as...

    Victoria Bradley-Barnard Brighton

  • The best estate agents we have ever used. Friendly, efficient and above all truthful! You are in danger of giving estate agents a good name!

    Jacquie Ellis-Jones Shoreham

  • All staff extremely helpful and polite. They made our move very smooth and less stressful.

    Mr & Mrs Gosling Woodingdean

  • Paul was absolutely brilliant. 

    Mrs Tasker Brighton

  • Thank you for everything!

    Ms Tucker Brighton

  • Best Estate Agents ever experienced - professional, approachable, competent and exemplary. 

    Mr & Mrs Guest Brighton

  • Thank you Maslens, you were all excellent!

    Miss Jasper Brighton

  • Had a great experience with the purchase of ou...

    jennifer Willson Brighton

  • A really good experience.

    Mr Tibble Brighton

  • Very helpful and patient team.

    Mrs Shea Brighton

  • A very committed team who made the sale process very easy.

    Ms Rees Brighton

  • Everyone at Maslen's were amazing, from Sam's...

    William Slingsby Brighton

  • Excellent Service from start to finish.

    Mr T Mole Hove

  • Donna was such a friendly and helpful support...

    Victoria Lander Brighton

  • Thanks for an excellent service. 

    Mr King Brighton

  • From start to finish the sale was dealt with in a thoroughly professional manner.  

    Mr Gibbs Brighton

  • Very, very happy we chose you, felt right from the start! Thank you!

    Miss Blackadder Hove

  • I was new to the area and viewed a lot of properties with a lot of different agents. Maslens were by far the best I came in contact with, so when i...

    Mr & Mrs Heer Brighton

  • The team worked very hard over a long period to ensure my sale went through - excellent service!

    Mr Patrick Brighton

  • This was the best experience I’ve ever had of estate agents. Professional, calm and understanding.

    Elinor James Hove

  • I have bought and sold 7 properties, and this was the best experience of an estate agents services I have found.

    Mrs Shepherd Brighton

  • Donna was our vendors sales progressor. We cou...

    Allan Da Silva Brighton

  • Thanks for all your help and assistance. Very friendly and professional service.

    Lisa Downary Brighton

  • Estate agents generally have bad reputations b...

    Dan Harris Brighton

  • I found the service to be courteous, friendly and efficient.

    Mr Upton Brighton

  • Best Agents in Brighton.

    Mrs Field Brighton

  • Your advice, support and understanding whilst dealing with the property were invaluable, making everything so easy.

    Janine Suttner Brighton

  • A completely painless experience from start to finish. Thank you.

    Mr Woolven & Mrs Bessant-Woolven Brighton

  • Quality advice about when and how to sell, which was spot on. Thank you.

    Miss Coleman Brighton

  • We were delighted with the service received from all the staff with whom we had contact,

    Dr Crichton Brighton

  • Please thank Paul at Lewes Road - Excellent service. 

    Mr & Mrs Nuthall Brighton

  • Maslen's were very good at keeping in touch an...

    Penny Ashby Brighton

  • Delighted with the service provided. Very professional and skilful.

    Nicky Conlan Hove

  • Sold within 2 weeks for asking price "excellent!"

    Mr Grundy Hove

  • Very thorough & very informative.

    Mr Michnowicz Brighton

  • Excellent service as always

    Mr Field Brighton

  • From first valuation to completion day the Mas...

    Sam Brighton

  • In what could have been a very stressful situation it has been a pleasure dealing with you and I can’t speak highly enough of the service provided.

    Gill Frost Hove

  • Superb service as usual, I would always recommend you.

    Ms S Hike Brighton

  • In my situation, moving the sale of my home to Maslen Estate Agents really was a case of third time lucky!

    Lise Henderson Hove

  • Several leagues above any other estate agent I have had contact with. Kept fully informed every step of the way.

    Paul Cade Haywards Heath

  • I found everyone helpful, positive and courteous.

    Jean Wooldridge Evesham

  • First class service. Friendly and professional.

    Mr Thorne Brighton

  • The team provided the best service I have ever received from an estate agent. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

    Nicki Myers Woodingdean

  • It was an amazing experience, everyone involved were fantastic. 

    Mr & Mrs Knight Brighton

  • Already recommended you! Thank you.

    Mr Edwards Brighton

  • I would recommend Maslen to anyone. 

    Mrs Tripp Brighton

  • Very pleased with the excellent service throughout. Professional, friendly, efficient and no hard sell. Achieved above asking price. Thank you!

    Mr Witten Brighton

  • These guys are the real deal, highly experienced, no nonsense, honest and by far and away the most reliable we have encountered. 

    Sarah Studd Hove

  • All the staff were professional, cheerful and supportive throughout the long process.

    Mr R Turner Shoreham

  • Maslen's were extremely helpful and profession...

    Bridget Allen Brighton

  • Thank you to all the team at Maslen, especiall...

    Gabrielle Gardner Brighton

  • I wish we had used you to sell our property! Nice to meet honest people, who are genuinely interested in helping. Very pleased.

    Mrs Porter Brighton

  • Very polite, good communication, excellent service.

    Alicia Van der Sluis Surrey

  • As always, an excellent service. 

    Mr & Mrs Field Brighton

  • Thank you for your service, I would (and have) recommended you to my friends.

    Liz Dean Brighton

  • Great service, always polite and friendly. Excellent contact and info all the way.

    Mr Wells Hove

  • You are the best estate agent I have ever dealt with and we will be recommending you to anyone moving!

    Hazel Young Hove

  • The whole team were very committed from start to finish.

    Mr Pilgrim Brighton

  • Really pleased with the service and will definitely recommend to others.

    Ruth Kendall Brighton

  • Very comprehensive and professional. Nice people to work with and highly recommended. 

    Mr Alderton Brighton

  • You were amazingly helpful throughout - a real pillar of strength with a very difficult sale.

    Mrs Parkin Brighton

  • Compared to your rivals, your service was excellent

    Ms McGrigor Brighton

  • Very professional and friendly. The only estate agents I would trust and recommend.

    Jean Hurley Brighton

  • Very impressed with the efficient and friendly service, the staff were a pleasure to deal with. 

    Mr & Mrs Gill Brighton

  • All very professional, kept updated throughout. Very pleased - Would recommend. 

    Mrs Hammond Brighton

  • Excellent customer service throughout. I will definitely recommend you, and use you again. Thank you.

    Ms Longley Brighton

  • Fantastic service. By far the best agents we have ever used, I cannot recommend you highly enough.

    Mr Field Brighton

  • Thank you. We found all the staff knowledgeable and really pleasant to deal with. 

    Ms Ansloos Brighton

  • Service exceeded my expectations overall at all stages of the process - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you. Thanks. 

    Ms Greene Brighton

  • Paul Wilkinson was extremely helpful and efficient. The only problem was the vendors solicitor and Paul warned me of this. A good transaction all r...

    Mr Lavender Brighton

  • Very happy with the service we got from you guys, everyone we dealt with was extremely friendly, professional and helpful. Thanks!

    Mr Brown Brighton

  • It was a long, drawn out process that the people at Maslen helped me through, without the impression that it was a chore. So extremely professional...

    Mr McLagan Brighton

  • Maslen's were amazing estate agents. Through,...

    Sarah Goodfellow Brighton

  • First class service from a first class team.

    Mr & Mrs English Brighton

  • The sale was dealt with swiftly, professionally and successfully. Thank you Maslen!

    Mrs Lincoln Brighton

  • An efficient, professional and friendly service. Helpful and a pleasure to do business with.

    Mr Beddington Brighton

  • Very pleased with the experience. I would definitely recommend you and use you again.

    Ms D Edmonds Brighton

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