It pays to talk – a guide to managing rent arrears in Chelmsford
At the beginning of the pandemic, many predicted Covid-19 would have a disastrous impact on the private rental sector. But new figures show that 90% of tenants have paid their…
A “market” Suggests Investment, Trading, Risk and Profits
During the boom years, if you were minded to move house you simply got on and did so! Any delay in moving up in a rising market could prove expensive…
Jargon Free Advice for First-Time Buyers in Chelmsford
Do you remember when you rode a bike without support for the first time? Or when you learned to swim? And who can forget the moment when the driving examiner…
Keep it local – ways to spend your money in Chelmsford
One of the most remarkable things about the Covid-19 crisis is the way communities in Chelmsford have pulled together. People have stepped up and supported their neighbours, the vulnerable and…
I’m a Chelmsford landlord drowning in red tape, get me out of here!
Some people say being a landlord is easy. These people are wrong. Glance through the list of the 175 plus laws that apply to landlords in the UK and you…
Right to Purchase Freehold
Most lessees (nb not tenants) have the statutory right to purchase the freehold of their building, called Collective Enfranchisement, under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. Such a purchase…
How people in Chelmsford sought health, wealth, and homely happiness
Recently The Sunday Times published a fascinating collection of statistics around how the lives of people in the UK transformed during lockdown. We’ve broken it down into four sections –…
Five Good News Stories from the World of Property
Eggs-citing design Architects have designed a floating chicken farm. Yes, really. The three-storey creation will nestle on a concrete pontoon in a Rotterdam waterway, in The Netherlands. It will house…
Top tips to prepare your Chelmsford property for marketing photos
If you’re putting your house or flat on the market for sale or rent, there is one thing you can do to make an immediate impact. To maximise your chances…
Getting Through 2020 – What the Rest of The Year Holds for Chelmsford Landlords?
If you had to sum up 2020 in one word (without using “unprecedented” because it has been overused) what would it be? Weird? Abnormal? Or what about unheard-of? Okay, maybe…
Animal Welfare Policy
The Labour Party recently unveiled a draft animal welfare policy, including the legal right for tenants to keep a pet in their rented property. With over 12 million pet owners…
Are you getting ace estate agency service in Chelmsford or double faults?
Next Monday the All England Lawn Tennis Championship was set to start. Wimbledon's hallowed courts were to welcome the very best players on planet Earth. But like many of 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!
