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Five Ways to Find a Trustworthy Estate Agent in Chelmsford
It pains us to say this, but a recent survey found people were more likely to trust a traffic warden or a lawyer than an estate agent. When it comes to telling the truth, it seems that only politicians have a worse reputation than estate agents (source: YesHomebuyers.com). As you can imagine, this frustrates us….
Lessons for landlords in Chelmsford from the wealthiest person in the world
A two-minute read. A landlords’ advice article published recently said property investors need to think more like the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The billionaire businessman is renowned for his long-term thinking. He thinks decades ahead, and let’s face it, he’s not doing too bad, is he? The article said landlords should retain good tenants at…
Chelmsford Landlords, are you not happy with your current agent and not sure what your options are? Watch this video to learn more …
Are You Ready for Life after Lockdown in Chelmsford?
With the end to our arduous Covid hibernation in sight, it’s time to prepare for life in the “new normal”. While the prospect of restrictions easing is exciting – we can’t wait to eat at Back Inn Time American Restaurantand drink at The Orange Tree – it will also take a little getting used to. That’s because many…
Stress-Busting Tips for Property Sales in Chelmsford
With April being one of the most popular months for sellers to market their homes, it coincides with Stress Awareness Month. This annual event recognises the dangers of modern-day stress and provides valuable coping strategies. Moving home is infamously reported to be one of the biggest causes of stress; read our top tips to temper…
Keep Calm and in Control of Your Rental Property
The idea that investing in rental property is easy passive income is a myth. Letting and managing rental property can be stressful, especially for inexperienced or accidental landlords. This month sees the championing of Stress Awareness Month; an annual event which recognises the dangers of modern-day stress and provides valuable coping strategies. If you are…
We’re Proud to Announce a World First for Estate Agency
A leading international inventor has chosen Martin & CO to be one of only ten estate agencies in the world to trial his Artificial Intelligence (AI) software. The reclusive billionaire and his team of experts have created a ground-breaking app that translates a person’s thoughts into a text message by analysing their brainwaves. It involves…
Easy DIY Projects to Help Sell Your Home Faster
In this three-minute read, we look at some simple and affordable projects to help sell your home faster and probably for a higher price, too. It’s DIY Day on 3 April and if you’re planning to sell your home, here are six easy things you can do yourself to help sell it quickly. They are…
Why Landlords Should Give Their Property Strategy a Spring Clean
Spring is traditionally a time for a good tidy up and clear out. If you’re a landlord, it’s also an excellent opportunity to give your property management strategy a once-over. Taking the time to review what is and isn’t working with your investment will save you money and energy further down the track. What you’re…
Seven Ways People Pulled Together During the Pandemic
In years to come, when we talk about living through the pandemic, we’ll no doubt mention face masks, home-schooling, and Zoom meetings. But let’s not forget the countless examples of kindness and resourcefulness that we’ve witnessed in the community over the past 12 months. Here are seven examples of can-do spirit in action. Mutual aid…
Planning a Holiday? Take a Trip up the Garden Path
The last year has left many of us more in need of a holiday than ever. While things will slowly start getting back to normal, there remain plenty of valid reasons that may make you reluctant to travel anytime soon. The good news is you don’t need to go far. Here are our top tips…