The Bank of Mum and Dad Comes to the Rescue
There’s one financial institution that never seems to go out of fashion, and that’s the dear old Bank of Mum and Dad (or BOMAD for people who like acronyms). About…
Agents Versus Algorithms – Do We Still Need the Human Touch to Sell a Home?
Here’s a statistic that sums up just how integral the internet is to buying and selling property these days: 98% of people start their home search online. (The other 2%,…
Ending a Tenancy: Reasons and Rules around Taking Possession of a Property
From toxic tenants to financial friction – there are many reasons why a landlord might want to end a tenancy. These reasons can include: The tenant has breached their contract…
World Sleep Day: How to Get a Good Night’s Slumber
The pandemic has impacted almost every area of our lives, including our ability to enjoy a deep and blissful slumber. Studies in the UK, US, China, and Italy have all…
Things to Consider If You’re Selling Your Home Due to Financial Reasons
If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, you may be considering selling your home. This is a very challenging decision and needs to be given some serious thought. In this two-minute read,…
The Rental Trend That Could Be Good News for Savvy Landlords
Landlords looking to secure reliable, long-term tenants shouldn’t overlook a growing demographic in the rental sector – the older renter. Recent statistics* show that the proportion of people aged 45…
Dog Theft Awareness Day: How to Keep Your Pooch Safe
As a nation of pet lovers, it’s no surprise that dog ownership increased significantly during the pandemic. Unfortunately, so did the number of dog thefts. There were more than 2,000…
Job Relocation: What you need to consider if you’re moving away
Landing the perfect job is a dream for most, but what if that opportunity is in a different part of the country? Or abroad? If this is the case, relocation…
EPCs Are Changing. Landlords, Are You Ready?
Calling all landlords! Have you checked your buy-to-let property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating lately? No? Unfortunately, there have been some legal changes that might mean you’ve got some work…
International Women’s Day: Four Pioneers Who Blazed Their Own Trail
They may not be household names, but these four pioneering British women deserve our admiration and respect. Helen Sharman – Britain’s first astronaut The Sheffield-born chemist was working at Mars (the makers…
Seven Ways to Outsmart Conveyancing Scammers
Hackers and cyber fraudsters went to town in the UK last year, swindling £1.3 billion in just six months – a three-fold increase on the same period the previous year.*…
What Tenants Want: The Changing Face of the Rental Market
With the rental market changing enormously over the past decade, savvy landlords need to stay on their toes to make the most of their investment. General trends Since 2010, the…
Stephen Frost FARLA ANAEA Hi, and thank you for visiting this blog. I have been in the Chelmsford Property market since 2008, owning and running with my excellent colleagues, the Martin and Co office in Chelmsford. I am also a Buy to Let Mortgage Adviser helping Landlords like you. I have always shared my thoughts on the local property market in Chelmsford with my landlords, but now I want to share with everyone in the town. On this blog, John and I will talk about what is happening in the town's property market itself, even looking at specific streets or housing estates. At other times, we will post what we consider decent buy to let deals. Some will be on the market with me (as we also sell property), but others will be on the market with other agents in Chelmsford. We like to look at the whole of market and give you, what we consider the best investment opportunities.I am a very experienced Estate Agent and a Fellow of ARLA (The Association of Residential Lettings Agents). I have 25+ years’ experience in the local Property Market, starting as a Trainee Sales Negotiator for a Corporate Agency. Working my way up through the ranks I have spent my entire working career in the Customer Service Industry. Born in Chelmsford, I am married with 4 Children. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with the family, playing golf and going out for a run!
