Thinking of selling your home? Do it now!

7th January 2021

The month of January is usually a time when plans are made and thoughts turn to the future. After a year like 2020 it's no surprise that most of us are even more interested in making sure the New Year is a time of new beginnings and new experiences.

Even though we're still in the middle of various restrictions and adaptations that are affecting normal day to day life, the property market is still allowed to remain open. More than that, everyone needs something to look forward to and for some that means putting plans to move home into action.

Higher value

House prices in the UK rose by 7.5% in 2020 according to the latest Nationwide figures, something that few might have predicted back in March when the first lockdown was put in place.

Pent up demand, availability of mortgages and low interest rates all played a part in making the highest growth rate in property prices for six years. With the year ahead looking uncertain in many ways, it means that right now is probably the best time to try and make the most of how much your property is worth.

Sell now

One of the basic laws of trading on financial markets is to sell when prices are high, making the most of the profit that your original investment has built up over time.

Most of us don't think of our homes as being a financial investment in terms of making money, but if you do sell at the right moment it can mean a big tax free financial windfall comes your way, and this is particularly true if you are thinking of downsizing.

With 2021 forecasts expecting unemployment to increase and the possibility of interest rate rises being needed to fight inflationary pressures, sellers are perfectly positioned right now to make the most of a move.

New Year's resolutions

Sometimes it easy to put things off and thoughts of moving house can seem daunting in the colder months. However, waiting until the lighter days of Spring might mean that you miss out on the current market conditions which are making things perfect for selling your property.

Although timing is important, choosing the right estate agent is key to making sure you get the best price for your home. At Maslen we pride ourselves on giving you accurate, honest and achievable valuations - we never inflate a figure just to try and get business.

Sadly many of our competitors do this, giving false hope and then advising a reduction in price when a property doesn't sell. By that time the damage is often done, with your home looking 'stale' to potential buyers and the market having moving on.

So to make the most of the current opportunities to maximise the value of your home get in touch with us today and we'll get you moving!

 

 

 

Testimonials

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

    Mr & Mrs Gill Lewes Road

  • Very impressed with all dealings with Maslen. Paula Carter was in particular very knowledgeable and helpful. 

    Mr McBlane Hove

  • Our local office manager, Sharon Wareham was warm and friendly and kept us up to date at all times.

    Mr Hope The Brow

  • Very good service and communication. Paula was excellent.

    Mr & Mrs Scarboro 1 Pevensey Road

  • Paula was absolutely amazing!

    Mr & Mrs MacKay Lewes Road

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

    Mrs Brooker Buller Road

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

    Miss Blackadder Coniston Court, Holland Road

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

    Mr Brown Titian Road

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

    Ms Ansloos Lewes Road

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

    Miss Coleman Buller Road

  • In February 2016 I was looking to buy and sell very rapidly. Competition among buyers at the time was very high. Sharon @ the Woodingdean branch sh...

    Ms Helen Lyons Woodingdean

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

    Mr Grundy Bishops Road

  • Thanks David, all very professional.

    Mrs Flowers Foxdown Road

  • Very professional service. Thank you!

    Miss New & Mr Jackson Buller Road

  • Ben and Paula were calm and reassuring throughout a very difficult process!

    Ms Easterbrook Bear Road

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

    Mrs Parkin Fiveways

  • We were very impressed with the Nick from start to finish. 

    Mr & Mrs Smith Lewes Road

  • As always, an excellent service. 

    Mr & Mrs Field Lewes Road

  • The whole team were excellent, each one of them felt like family. Sharon had a lot of sorting to do at times but coped very well, a true profession...

    Mr Vernon Woodingdean

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

    Ms S Hike Blackthorn Close

  • All the staff I dealt with were excellent. Sharon worked really hard to complete the sale.

    Mrs Bent Falmer Gardens

  • Ben was particularly enthusiastic and helpful. Martin, Paula, Sam and Will are all hard workers.

    Ms Goodey Franklin Road

  • Exceptional service throughout the process - should we decide to sell in the future we wouldn't hesitate to use your agency. You're a cut above the...

    Ms Windels & Mr Barham Fiveways

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

    Mr Field Mafeking Road

  • Very thorough & very informative.

    Mr Michnowicz Waldegrave Road

  • Paul was absolutely brilliant. 

    Mrs Tasker Fiveways

  • A really good experience.

    Mr Tibble Lewes Road

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

    Ms Greene Lewes Road

  • Cannot express our appreciation enough of all the efforts made by the Woodingdean team - they were fantastic.

    Mr John Mogridge Woodingdean

  • Nick and Paula are total stars! They were incredibly supportive and present throughout. Thank you!

    Miss O'Haire Hove

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

    Mr & Mrs Knight Woodingdean

  • Compared to your rivals, your service was excellent

    Ms McGrigor Milner Road

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

    Mr Patrick Gladstone Terrace

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

    Mr Upton Buller Road

  • We cannot recommend Maslen's estate agents enough.

    Many thanks to Paul, Donna, Janette and the...

    Linda & Les Wigmore Close

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

    Mr & Mrs Guest Riley Road

  • Excellent service as always

    Mr Field Ringmer Road

  • Brilliant. Well done to Sharon and the Woodingdean team.

    Ms Curtis The Ridgway

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

    Ms D Edmonds Horton Road

  • Paula was fabulous and we felt really informed and supported. 

    Mr & Mrs Walker Lewes Road

  • Very helpful and patient team.

    Mrs Shea Selborne Place

  • The Woodingdean team were very friendly and approachable.

    Mrs Palmer Pitt Gardens

  • Graham Griffin provided us, and continues to provide us, will all-round excellent advice. We trust his knowledge and expertise.

    Mr Blackmore & Ms O'Sullivan Financial Services

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

    Mr Wells Bishops Road

  • Very pleased with the service. Many thanks to Sharon and the boys!

    Mr Flynn Woodingdean

  • A very positive experience - I had most contact with the Fiveways office and they were so friendly and helpful.

    Ms A King Balfour Road

  • Sharon was excellent - kept us well informed, thank you so much!

    Ms Waters Cowley Drive

  • Outstanding service from Sharon. James is an asset to Maslens & Harvey was so helpful and polite.

    Ms Cianchetta Selhurst Road

  • Sharon and her team could not have done more in what was a difficult sale. 

    Ms Daly Woodingdean

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

    Mr Witten Lewes Road

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

    Mr Alderton Ladysmith Road

  • First class service from a first class team.

    Mr & Mrs English The Ridgway

  • Excellent Service from start to finish.

    Mr T Mole Cromwell Road

  • I would recommend Maslen to anyone. 

    Mrs Tripp Woodingdean

  • First class service. Friendly and professional.

    Mr Thorne The Avenue

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

    Ms Longley Kingsbury Street

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

    Mr Gibbs Lewes Road

  • Sharon was excellent, she kept us informed at all stages and was a really calming objective influence in the process.

    Ms Frederick Channel View Road

  • Maslens as a whole were really friendly and professional. I have to thank and congratulate Paula Carter for being superb at her job and exceeding m...

    Ms Warren Hove

  • Thank you for everything!

    Ms Tucker Willow Close

  • Sharon, Harvey and James were all excellent - very professional. Totally opposite to what I have experienced with other agents. Maslen have restore...

    Ms Lyons Woodingdean

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

    Ms Rees Ticehurst Road

  • 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 Lewes Road

  • Extremely efficient. Nick and Paula are excellent. The weekly phone calls were much appreciated. 

    Ms Gray Lewes Road

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

    Dr Crichton The Ridgway

  • 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 Lewes Road

  • 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 Fiveways

  • Excellent service from the Lewes Road branch. Martin Timms secured a quick sale & at a good price & Paula Carter worked really hard to secure...

    Ms Schulte Bear Road

  • Harvey was helpful and easily reachable at the beginning of the process and Sharon kept us informed and was always happy to help.

    Ms Murch & Ms Mapa Ticehurst Road

  • We were very pleased with services provided by the Fiveways office.

    Mr & Mrs Sawyer Shaftesbury Road

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

    Mrs Lincoln Hove

  • Thank you Maslens, you were all excellent!

    Miss Jasper Taunton Road

  • Many thanks to Nick. It was an easy process thanks to you! I'm extremely satisfied with how the sale went, great job.

    Ms Mayanobe Aymer Road

  • Hugely impressed with Ben & his team.

    Mrs Mead Upper Lewes Road

  • Good team. Straightforward. No nonsense.

    Mr Standing Newmarket Road

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

    Miss Hockly Fiveways

  • Paula's role was brilliant. Having someone office based and available was so appreciated and her promptness an impressive service - every Estate Agent...

    Ms Wynn-Jones Baxter Street

  • Sharon was amazing! She kept us up to date the whole way through the process. We cannot fault Sharon or the rest of her team. 

    Mr & Mrs Ashley Woodingdean

  • Paula is amazing!

    Ms Aspnall Gladstone Place

  • Please thank Paula at Lewes Road - Excellent service. 

    Mr & Mrs Nuthall Lewes Road

  • Thanks for an excellent service. 

    Mr King Hove

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

    Mr Pilgrim Lewes Road

  • Very impressed with the service. Sharon Wareham works tirelessly, very professionally and is always there for advice. 

    Miss Matthews Kipling Avenue

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

    Mr Johnson Fiveways

  • A good team at Woodingdean helped us through a stressful time.

    Mr & Mrs Penton Sycamore Close

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

    Mr Beddington Brading Road

  • 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 Taunton Road

  • Best Agents in Brighton.

    Mrs Field Tarner Road

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

    Mr Woolven & Mrs Bessant-Woolven Lewes Road

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

    Mrs Shepherd Hertford Road

  • Already recommended you! Thank you.

    Mr Edwards The Ridgway

  • Thank you Paul and Archie, you gave an excellent service, as well as Kelly. I look forward to working with you again. 

    Mr White Fiveways

  • Very impressive - professional and friendly, both Martin Timms and Paula Carter were excellent at keeping in contact with sensible advice based on...

    Mrs O'Connor Hove

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

    Mrs Hammond Hove

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