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

  • First class service from a first class team.

    Mr & Mrs English Brighton

  • I would recommend Maslen to anyone. 

    Mrs Tripp Brighton

  • I found everyone helpful, positive and courteous.

    Jean Wooldridge Evesham

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

    Hazel Young Hove

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

    Ms Greene 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

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

    Dr Crichton Brighton

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

    Liz Dean Brighton

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

    Ms S Hike Brighton

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

    Ms Ansloos Brighton

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

    Mr & Mrs Knight 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

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

    Mr Patrick Brighton

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

    Mr Field 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

  • Best Agents in Brighton.

    Mrs Field Brighton

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

    Sarah Goodfellow Brighton

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

    Janine Suttner Brighton

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

    Mr & Mrs Gosling Woodingdean

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

    Miss Coleman Brighton

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

    Penny Ashby Brighton

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

    Mr Wells Hove

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

    jennifer Willson 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 helpful and patient team.

    Mrs Shea 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

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

    Paul Cade Haywards Heath

  • Thank you Maslens, you were all excellent!

    Miss Jasper 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

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

    Allan Da Silva Brighton

  • Thank you for everything!

    Ms Tucker Brighton

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

    Nicky Conlan Hove

  • Already recommended you! Thank you.

    Mr Edwards Brighton

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

    Ms Rees Brighton

  • Very polite, good communication, excellent service.

    Alicia Van der Sluis Surrey

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

    Sam Brighton

  • Very thorough & very informative.

    Mr Michnowicz Brighton

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

    Mrs Hammond 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

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

    Mr Woolven & Mrs Bessant-Woolven Brighton

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

    Ms D Edmonds Brighton

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

    Mr Grundy Hove

  • Excellent Service from start to finish.

    Mr T Mole Hove

  • Good team. Straightforward. No nonsense.

    Mr Standing Brighton

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

    Jean Hurley Brighton

  • Excellent service as always

    Mr Field 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

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

    Mrs Parkin Brighton

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

    Mr & Mrs Guest Brighton

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

    Mr Johnson Brighton

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

    Lisa Downary Brighton

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

    Mr Pilgrim Brighton

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

    Mr Alderton Brighton

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

    William Slingsby Brighton

  • Compared to your rivals, your service was excellent

    Ms McGrigor 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

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

    Elinor James Hove

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

    Mr R Turner Shoreham

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

    Victoria Lander Brighton

  • First class service. Friendly and professional.

    Mr Thorne 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

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

    Mr Upton Brighton

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

    Mrs Lincoln Brighton

  • Thanks for an excellent service. 

    Mr King Brighton

  • Estate agents generally have bad reputations b...

    Dan Harris Brighton

  • Please thank Paul at Lewes Road - Excellent service. 

    Mr & Mrs Nuthall Brighton

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

    Ms Longley Brighton

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

    Victoria Bradley-Barnard Brighton

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

    Ruth Kendall Brighton

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

    Miss Hockly Brighton

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

    Bridget Allen Brighton

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

    Mr Gibbs Brighton

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

    Mr & Mrs Gill Brighton

  • A really good experience.

    Mr Tibble Brighton

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

    Mrs Brooker Brighton

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

    Gabrielle Gardner Brighton

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

    Mr Beddington Brighton

  • Paul was absolutely brilliant. 

    Mrs Tasker 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

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

    Mr Witten Brighton

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