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Market Trends January 2020

7th January 2020

So, another election has passed. 


And with years of Brexit uncertainty finally behind us, this can only mean good news for the property market. Wherever you stand politically, this is the time to move forward with your plans. 


Hope for first-time buyers

Those with resolutions to get on the property ladder should feel positive this year. Undoubtedly, there’s reason to believe that 2020 will bring a wealth of possibilities for first-time buyers. 


Although the government is planning to end the Help to Buy scheme in 2023, they’ve said they’ll look at other ways to support ownership afterwards. This would include introducing “lifetime” fixed-rate mortgages to help renters get on the property ladder. 


The government has also promised to build one million more homes during the next parliament - so watch this space. What’s more, mortgage rates are still very low and there are some incredible five-year fixed rates available; these are for home purchase and buy to let. 


Sellers should price sensibly

2020 could also be an exciting time for sellers. In fact, we’ve already seen an upturn in enquiries since Friday 13th December.

Clearly, the appetite to buy is there. And, as long as you price sensibly, buyers do seem to be making their decisions quickly.



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But if you’re worried about pricing your property accurately, don’t be. Just book an appointment and one of our experts can give you a free market appraisal. And if you’re looking for some more advice, we’ve written a guide on how to increase the value of your property and offered 5 tips to prepare for the 2020 property market. 

 

More security for tenants 


The end of Brexit uncertainty should also give tenants and landlords some valuable reassurance. 


The government’s manifesto contains a commitment to abolish “no-fault evictions”. Essentially, this will give good tenants more security whilst renting. And for landlords, they’ll have enhanced powers to recover their property, e.g. on non-payment of rent or if they decide to sell the property.


Whatever your political views may be, the election feels like the end of something - and the start of something new. 


So whether you’re buying, selling or letting, this is the year to move forward with some confidence. 

Testimonials

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

    Mrs Parkin Brighton

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

    Mr Alderton Brighton

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

    Mr Johnson Brighton

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

    Paul Cade Haywards Heath

  • Estate agents generally have bad reputations b...

    Dan Harris Brighton

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

    Sam Brighton

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

    Miss Coleman Brighton

  • Thank you for everything!

    Ms Tucker Brighton

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

    Ms Greene Brighton

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

    Mrs Lincoln 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

  • A really good experience.

    Mr Tibble Brighton

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

    Victoria Lander Brighton

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

    Mr & Mrs Gill Brighton

  • As always, an excellent service. 

    Mr & Mrs Field Brighton

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

    Miss Blackadder Hove

  • 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

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

    Mr Woolven & Mrs Bessant-Woolven Brighton

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

    Dr Crichton Brighton

  • Very helpful and patient team.

    Mrs Shea Brighton

  • Paul was absolutely brilliant. 

    Mrs Tasker Brighton

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

    Jean Hurley Brighton

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

    Ms Rees Brighton

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

    Mr Pilgrim Brighton

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

    Ms S Hike Brighton

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

    Mr Gibbs Brighton

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

    Mr Grundy Hove

  • First class service from a first class team.

    Mr & Mrs English Brighton

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

    Allan Da Silva Brighton

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

    Mrs Brooker Brighton

  • I would recommend Maslen to anyone. 

    Mrs Tripp Brighton

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

    Miss Hockly Brighton

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

    Janine Suttner Brighton

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

    Lisa Downary Brighton

  • I found everyone helpful, positive and courteous.

    Jean Wooldridge Evesham

  • 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

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

    Penny Ashby Brighton

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

    Mr Beddington Brighton

  • Very thorough & very informative.

    Mr Michnowicz 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

  • Best Agents in Brighton.

    Mrs Field Brighton

  • Excellent service as always

    Mr Field Brighton

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

    Mr Upton Brighton

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

    jennifer Willson Brighton

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

    Mr Wells Hove

  • Excellent Service from start to finish.

    Mr T Mole Hove

  • Very polite, good communication, excellent service.

    Alicia Van der Sluis Surrey

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

    Ms Longley Brighton

  • Good team. Straightforward. No nonsense.

    Mr Standing Brighton

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

    Hazel Young Hove

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

    Ms D Edmonds Brighton

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

    Mr Field Brighton

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

    Gabrielle Gardner Brighton

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

    Mr R Turner Shoreham

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

    Mrs Hammond Brighton

  • First class service. Friendly and professional.

    Mr Thorne 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

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

    Ms Ansloos Brighton

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

    Mr Patrick Brighton

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

    Ruth Kendall Brighton

  • Already recommended you! Thank you.

    Mr Edwards Brighton

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

    Mr Witten Brighton

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

    Elinor James Hove

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

    Lise Henderson Hove

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

    Bridget Allen Brighton

  • Please thank Paul at Lewes Road - Excellent service. 

    Mr & Mrs Nuthall Brighton

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

    Victoria Bradley-Barnard Brighton

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

    Sarah Goodfellow Brighton

  • Thanks for an excellent service. 

    Mr King 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

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

    Liz Dean Brighton

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

    Nicky Conlan Hove

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

    William Slingsby Brighton

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

    Mrs Shepherd Brighton

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

    Mr & Mrs Gosling Woodingdean

  • Thank you Maslens, you were all excellent!

    Miss Jasper 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

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

    Mr & Mrs Knight Brighton

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

    Mr & Mrs Guest Brighton

  • 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

  • Compared to your rivals, your service was excellent

    Ms McGrigor 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

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