What’s in Store for 2024? A Look at the Year Ahead in the Buy-to-Let Sector
Looking back at 2023, it's clear that it posed significant challenges for the private rental sector. However, as we set our sights on 2024, landlords can find several reasons to…
Season’s Greetings: A Landlord’s Guide to Tenant Appreciation
Landlords are often unfairly portrayed as Grinch-like characters – devoid of fun, lacking humanity, and relentlessly greedy. However, based on our extensive experience working with numerous landlords throughout Chelmsford, we…
Is Your Rental Property Ready for Winter?
As winter approaches, the forecasters are predicting a season characterised by cold and dry weather, with the likelihood of substantial snowfall. While this news may bring excitement to skiing enthusiasts,…
Competitive offers – renters offer above asking rents
In the dynamic landscape of the UK rental market, a notable imbalance between demand and supply continues to shape the industry. Recent insights reveal that an impressive 17% of estate…
Crisis-Proof Your Property: What Every Chelmsford Landlord Needs
In the dynamic world of property rentals, both seasoned letting agents and landlords can attest to one universal truth: the importance of anticipating the unforeseen. This sage advice is reminiscent…
Reasons for Renting
The Property Academy Renter Survey 2023 reveals insightful trends in the rental market. It's notable that over one-third of renters are in their situation due to a lack of funds…
Greedy Landlords? Don’t Believe the Hype
In today's fast-paced world, it's all too common to lump landlords together, painting them as mere profit-seekers. Yet, as a letting agency interconnected with a vast network of like-minded agents,…
How Chelmsford Landlords Can Outsmart Property Fraudsters
The phrase 'safe as houses' has long been synonymous with utmost security and reliability, a testament to the perceived steadfastness of property as an investment. However, in recent times, the…
Do You Have What It Takes to Be Chelmsford’s Top Landlord?
So, you think you’ve mastered the art of letting properties? With every tenant you place and every lease you renew, you grow more confident in your prowess as a confident,…
Five Rental Myths That Haunt Landlords: A Halloween Special
In this Halloween Special, we delve into five spine-chilling things that landlords in Chelmsford should be wary of to sidestep rental nightmares. The Illusion of Quick Tenant PlacementSome letting agents…
A £25,000 Oversight: Learn from a Landlord’s Insurance Mistake
For Chelmsford landlords, having the right insurance coverage is not just a box to tick. It’s an essential safeguard for your investments. But simply having insurance is not enough; understanding…
Is Your Rental Being Used for Criminal Activity? Here’s What to Look for
Every landlord's fear is finding out your "good" tenants are up to no good, using your property for illegal stuff. That could land you with big repair costs, lost rent,…
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!
