Tips for selling (and viewing) an empty property
It’s fair to say the property market has been more sluggish over the past two years than we’d become used to in the UK. But properties in Chelmsford have still…
The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015
Responsible landlords have always ensured the safety of their tenants. However, did you know that under The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 it is a legal requirement…
How to keep damp at bay in your home this winter
Summer probably seems like a lifetime away now. And as the temperatures have dipped across the country in recent weeks, many homeowners could be seeing the first signs of the…
What to do (and what not to do) with your asking price in a slow market
It’s fair to say the property market has been slow over the past couple of years. Chelmsford, actually, has been performing better than many other areas and although transactions are…
Five things you can do to avoid being gazumped by another buyer
If you’ve owned property before, you will probably have heard of the term ‘gazumping’. It’s an odd word, granted, but for buyers it’s a word that can translate as both…
It’s election time again, but will it affect the Chelmsford property market?
To many, it probably seems like all we’ve doing over the past decade is voting. After all, December 12’s General Election will be the fourth in just nine years and…
7 tips to help you save a deposit as a first-time buyer
It’s fair to say the housing market has been sluggish in the past couple of years since the 2016 EU referendum. And while Chelmsford has generally held up well against…
How Chelmsford landlords can improve their BTL property’s security this winter
The clocks are going back this weekend. The nights are closing in. And if you’re a landlord and you’re not thinking about your buy-to-let property’s security, now is the time.…
How Landlords can Avoid being Ripped off by Rogue Traders
You don’t have to delve too deep into a Google search to find a news story or scathing blog about rogue landlords in the private rented sector. But what about…
THE 50P IS 50
The 50p is 50! First introduced in October 1969 to replace the 10-shilling note, today there are over 100 different designs in circulation. 1997 saw the introduction of the new,…
£750 Million in Less Residential SDLT
At £8.32 billion, Treasury coffers netted £750 million less in residential SDLT (Stamp Duty Land Tax) receipts across England in the financial year to the end of April, compared to…
Move by Chr***mas!?
With Christmas already in sight, if you’re serious about selling it would be worth your while to do something about it now, rather than waiting until the Spring. For many,…
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!
