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People have experienced varying levels of hardship and distress, both emotionally and financially, since the Covid-19 outbreak began. Someone summed it up wonderfully when they said: “We are all in the same storm, but some of us are in different boats.” Every aspect of our lives has been touched in some way by the lockdown…
We’ve been asked to do many things in recent months: stay home, home school, wear masks, keep apart and wash our hands, to name but a few. And now we’re being called to action again. But this time to dine out to help the hospitality industry get back on its feet after being hit for…
According to the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), cleaning accounts for 56% of deposit disputes and there has recently been a sharp rise in the number of properties that require professional cleaning services at check-out. Pat Barber, Chair of the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks commented that “there is a general lack of respect for property…
It was a sad and sorry sight when clubhouses, theatres and church halls were mothballed during the lockdown. Places that once buzzed with activity sat empty; the groups who once occupied them hit for six by social distancing rules. But we’re glad to see many sports clubs are up and running again – albeit with…
Chancellor Rishi Sunak made two big announcements about the property market last week and triggered a flurry of activity. Both initiatives represent attractive propositions for savvy landlords. But, as always, it pays to do your homework first. Stamp Duty holiday The Chancellor’s headline-grabbing announcement was a Stamp Duty holiday. He raised the threshold to £500,000,…
We’ve recently donated £250 to help the vital work a local charity which supports the homeless and vulnerable is doing.We gave the money to Sanctus, which provides a range of services to people, including free food and drink, counselling and helping people to return to work, as well as improving their literacy skills.It’s been a…
When you buy a property that needs work, you usually hope to be able to recoup the cost of renovation by adding significantly to the future selling price. That’s the theory anyway! But getting the builders in can be stressful, and we have all heard stories of extortionate costs, unforeseen extras, no-shows, and poor, even…
Since the easing of lockdown restrictions, the property market has roared back into action. This has been turbo-charged in England and Northern Ireland by the stamp duty holiday announced last week on the first £500,000 of property sales. If you’re thinking of purchasing a property or simply looking to add value before you sell, Nigel,…
Throughout this pandemic, many kind-hearted volunteers have rolled up their sleeves without fuss or faff. They have cooked, sewn, fundraised, collected, and delivered to support those in need. They are members of small neighbourhood groups and charities which make an enormous contribution to life in Chelmsford – and it’s time that contribution was properly recognised….
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced sweeping changes this afternoon around Stamp Duty which is excellent news for anyone thinking of buying a home in Chelmsford. Stamp Duty is a tax applied when you buy a property and the announcement that there will be a payment holiday starting immediately means homebuyers will save thousands of…
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 as the property you were buying would inevitably have appreciated more in cash terms that the one you were selling. Moving up the property ladder…
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 the NHS. As we enter a new phase of this pandemic – let’s dare to call it post-lockdown (touch wood) – we mustn’t lose that…