"A real pleasure to deal with"
"I wanted to express our thanks in writing for all your help in the purchase of our new place. We are thrilled with it and look forward to cracking on with our renovations and making it into our dream home. It was a real pleasure to deal with an estate agent who weren't pushy or rude and a stark contrast to our previous experience with the Balham property. Thank you for taking the time to explain every stage of the process and for making us feel comfortable throughout. we will happily pass on our good experience to our friends in the area too!"
Dan & Caroline
"Very much appreciated"
"Lucy and I would like to thank you all for the help that you have shown us as we went into the landlord business only 7 years ago and you guys made it easy for us. In addition to that the way that you have conducted yourselves throughout our agreement and the core values that you bring to the table are very much appreciated by us both bearing in mind sometimes the estate agent business is given a bad press. To the extent Lucy and I are looking to use you as soler agents for the selling of our house."
Mike & Lucy
"Top of the range in every way"
"As the landlord of a number of properties, I have dealt with many letting agents over the years. Maalems is the top of the range in every way. Quite simply, they really care about their clients. Professional, competent, reliable, thorough and fair. Their tenants are first rate and have never caused me any problems. And most importantly, their after care service is to such a high standard that I would never consider using another agent in London for either lettings, management or sales. I wish they had branches countrywide!"
Juliet Glover
"Client care is superb"
"I have been a client of Maalems since Spring 2003 and they have successfully sourced tenants and managed the buy-to-let portfolio that I have in and around the Balham and Clapham area. Their client care is superb and I have always been kept up to date with all of the issues relating to my properties. I cannot emphasise enough the reasons why landlords should contact Maalems for any advice relating to Residential Lettings or Property Management."
James Bettle
"Prompt and efficient service"
"I have been a client of Maalems since January 2002, when I began to use their services to rent out and manage my flat whilst my work took me to Japan for a year. During this time I have been impressed by the professionalism, attention to detail and the prompt and efficient service I have received. They have secured good reliable tenants for my property and have ensured that all the hassles of renting out my home - especially whilst I was out of the country - have been resolved with with a minimum of fuss. I would not hesitate to recommend them to others without reservation."
Ben Sanderson
"Found us a buyer within a week"
"With a new baby imminent, job relocation to Kent in progress and the prospect of having to sell our flat in Earlsfield we felt we needed some help. We had the usual three or four valuations and instructed Maalems. They found us a buyer within a week, suggested we use their company solicitor and we received a successful conclusion within five weeks. We found Alex and his staff to be professional, straightforward and above all the ability to deliver when they said they would. It was an extremely smooth transaction and I hope they get to serve many more Earlsfield sellers in the future. Thank you once again."
Caroline Wells
"Head and shoulders above all others"
"We wanted to thank you so much for all your hard work over the years and for doing such a fabulous job renting out our flat (sometimes with tricky circumstances). We think you're all fantastic and appreciate everything you've done. We've dealt with a few management companies over the years and we can honestly say that Maalems stands head and shoulders above all others. We'll continue to recommend you to everyone we know!!"
Matt & Caroline
"Peace of mind"
"I wanted to let my house out, but being busy at work was worried about the hassles involved. Maalems check out the caliber of tenant and deal with any day to day issues that arise. This has given me peace of mind over the last year and meant I have not had to put in any effort at all. Things have gone so smoothly that I have not thought twice about letting the tenants stay on for another year."
Jamie Lamb
"Innovative and refreshing"
"I had tried to sell my property with another agency, but this was with little success. It appeared to me that they spent more on marketing themselves rather than the properties on their books. Maalems approach was both innovative and refreshing, delivering results within a suitable timeframe and to a very high standard. I would recommend them thoroughly."
Ross Ford
"Straight-talking and honest"
"James and Alex were the ultimate professionals when they helped us find our first flat in Earlsfield. As well as being full of helpful information on the local market, they also have the rare trait of being straight-talking and honest, which is a novelty after dealing with some other of the local estate agents. I would therefore be more than happy to recommend them to anyone."
Johnny Paterson
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Choosing an Estate Agent
Choosing an estate agent to sell your property for the best price and in a reasonable time frame can be a complex task. Some agents will give you an impressively high property valuation or offer you low fees. However, this can be a red flag.
A recent Which magazine study showed that while two-thirds of Vendors were happy with their estate agent one third were left unsatisfied. This of course begs the question, how can you tell which estate agent to instruct?
Judging an agent by their recent performance will give prospective vendors a clear picture of how agents in their area stack up against each other.
In a recent ranking of Earlsfield and SW18 Estate Agents by Getagent, Maalems came out on top in two key areas that are paramount to successfully selling your property.
Correctly valuing a property is key to getting a property sold. When agents overvalue property simply to win an instruction it puts unrealistic expectations in the vendor's minds, wastes the vendor's time and results in the property sitting on the market unsold only to be reduced later. The additional time that the property is left on the market coupled with subsequent reductions, more often than not means the price eventually achieved will be less than what would have been achieved if the correct asking price had been asked at the outset.
With a record of achieving 98.6% of the asking price, Maalems outperforms every other estate agent in the SW18 and Earlsfield area. And on average gets the property sold a whopping 3 weeks faster than any other Estate agent in SW18
A recent Which magazine study showed that while two-thirds of Vendors were happy with their estate agent one third were left unsatisfied. This of course begs the question, how can you tell which estate agent to instruct?
Judging an agent by their recent performance will give prospective vendors a clear picture of how agents in their area stack up against each other.
In a recent ranking of Earlsfield and SW18 Estate Agents by Getagent, Maalems came out on top in two key areas that are paramount to successfully selling your property.
- Correctly Valuing your property.
- Time on the market
Correctly valuing a property is key to getting a property sold. When agents overvalue property simply to win an instruction it puts unrealistic expectations in the vendor's minds, wastes the vendor's time and results in the property sitting on the market unsold only to be reduced later. The additional time that the property is left on the market coupled with subsequent reductions, more often than not means the price eventually achieved will be less than what would have been achieved if the correct asking price had been asked at the outset.With a record of achieving 98.6% of the asking price, Maalems outperforms every other estate agent in the SW18 and Earlsfield area. And on average gets the property sold a whopping 3 weeks faster than any other Estate agent in SW18
London Rental Market Heats Up
As covid fears start to recede and London businesses start to re-open their offices, tenants are heading back into London and subsequent demand for rental properties is on the rise.
Demand for rental properties in the capital has increased by 19% this is contrast to a staggering 42% drop in supply compared to July 2020.
This re-balancing of supply and demand bodes well for buy to let landlords and provided we continue to move into a post lockdown world it is likely this trend will continue putting percentage points on rental returns.
The End Of Corona And The Property Market
The most recent announcement from Boris Johnson outlines a credible route for society returning to normality this summer. This positivity is very welcome news for all including your local property market here in South West London. The pandemic resulted in people moving away from central London, with the younger cohort often choosing to weather the pandemic at home with their parents and the more established London residents moving out in the search of better value in more leafy environs. Furthermore, the traditional conveyor belt of young professionals previously moving into London after University was rendered largely inactive due to the closing of offices in 2020. Quite fairly these demographics were unable to see the benefit of living in a crippled city. However, with the feasible end of restrictions approaching, London will find its legs again, regain its lustre and once more become the attractive fun, and vibrant place that draws people in from all over the country and the world. Renters and buyers will return in their numbers. The increased interest in the inner postcodes of London, with their advantageous easy access to a rejuvenated central London, will result in the supply and demand dynamics swinging back to the old status quo of people complaining of a shortage of property stock. The outlook is certainly a lot more positive than it has been.