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Space may well have been the final frontier for the crew of the Starship Enterprise in Star Trek, but it’s also made the news recently much closer to home. According to a BBC report based on data from property portal Rightmove the Covid-19 induced lockdown has changed people’s priorities when it comes to buying or…
In 1903 John Gray invested $10,500 (approx. $264,000 in today’s money) into a small car company. Fast forward 16 years and Gray’s family sold their share back to the Ford Motor Company for more than $26.25m (around $1.8 billion today). The film star Ashton Kutcher invested a cool £364,000 in a start-up taxi service called…
It’s worth noting the law has just changed on this. A year ago, the English Government introduced a ban on tenant fees on all new tenancies. As part of this legislation, a one-year transition period covering pre-existing tenancies was granted. This period has now finished meaning that tenant fees – regardless of when the contract…
If you’re planning on selling your home in Chelmsford in the near future, then you may be putting off making home improvements as you don’t want to improve your property only to move out in a few months. However, there are ways in which you can improve your home that doesn’t affect the fixtures or…
On average there’s one room in peoples’ homes across Chelmsford which is more valuable than others. And that’s your Kitchen. Kitchens are often the room in a home that people spend the most money on. The good news is it’s a wise investment in more ways than one. A well designed, smart looking and functional…
Over the years the kitchen has evolved from a utilitarian workspace to a fundamental heart of the home. It often enhances open plan living areas so that couples and families can interact between preparing food, working at a desk or watching TV. And just as homebuyers are impressed by a good kitchen, so are tenants…
Finding the house of your dreams in Chelmsford is exciting and your next step is to secure the property as soon as possible. But buying a new home can be a complex process, particularly when it comes to understanding the conveyancing procedure. Here at Martin & Co we always endeavour to ensure your sale and…
If you are looking to sell your house in Chelmsford, you may very well be feeling a little overwhelmed, and who can blame you? It is a huge undertaking, not to mention an incredibly emotional time for you as a homeowner. Many home movers find it extremely difficult to keep their personal feelings separate from…
There’s plenty of talk in the news about the possibility of the lockdown being eased across some industries. The rental property and letting agents lobby are pushing hard for a return to business in what will be the ‘new normal.’ Living and working through the worst health crisis the World has seen in a century…
Before the Coronavirus outbreak, there was a debate around whether technology was good or bad for society. But thanks to online home-schooling helping our children, video conferencing allowing us to communicate with colleagues and Facetiming meaning we can stay in virtual touch with relatives the debate has waned. And technology has been embraced by more…
Becoming a landlord for the first time is an exciting prospect, with not only the opportunity to bring in some additional income but also the chance to expand your portfolio further and perhaps even start up your own property business. However, it can be tricky to know where to start once you have invested in…
Moving day can be stressful enough, but a bit of forethought can go a long way. For example, many people take the opportunity to clear any unwanted junk out of their homes and lives. Charity shops, car boot sales, and friends can be grateful recipients of some items, and hiring a small skip for a…