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If you’re looking for a property to buy in Chelmsford, you may have considered a new-build home. There are plenty of opportunities for buyers in the new build space in Chelmsford, as the city looks to meet demands and government targets for new housing in Essex. And with further growth of developments like Beaulieu Park…
If you are selling an especially popular, rarely available, or unique property, you may be in the privileged position of having several buyers clamouring at your door, each hoping to become the lucky owner of your special home. However, whilst it is natural to want to take the highest offer, it is always worth considering…
If you’re looking to rent for the first time, understanding your obligations towards your landlord and the property you’ll be living in is key. That means getting to grips with the Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST). This is the agreement between you and the landlord. Most importantly it provides legal protection for both of you. But…
After weeks of looking, you have found your perfect home. It seems to have everything you wanted – desirable location, great accommodation, beautiful garden and excellent condition. The vendor obviously knows they are selling a highly desirable proposition. They have priced it attractively which makes you think that you might be onto a good thing….
You may have heard the term ‘urban village’ before and wondered what it means. We’re still wondering, too, to be honest! But there’s one thing we do know: If Great Baddow is an ‘urban village’ then urban villages are for us. With a population of around 13,000, Great Baddow is one of the UK’s largest…
In this second part of our two-part series on how to keep maximise your rental yield by ensuring that your tenants stay – thereby avoiding any possible void periods or additional expense in seeking a new tenant. One of the main reasons why people move out is because they just don’t feel they belong. So…
Many property commentators point to the first time buyer as a primary stimulus for the property market. While many property related transactions are indeed reliant on somebody somewhere down the chain buying without being dependent on a related purchase, the influence of “old money” is often overlooked. The value of housing assets left in wills…
If you’re pondering a move to Essex, but can’t decide if the county is right for you, look no further… We love Essex here at Martin & Co – and Chelmsford in particular. There are so many reasons why Essex is a great place to live, but here are 10 things that are sure to…
Following the government’s overhaul of the mortgage market, known as the Mortgage Market Review (or MMR), much tighter mortgage application regulations are in force, in response to high levels of irresponsible lending in the past. There are five key areas where mortgage applicants, including people remortgaging an existing property, feel the effect of these…
One of Chelmsford’s most popular suburbs, Moulsham is split into two areas – Old Moulsham and Moulsham Lodge. Popular with families due to its large stock of houses and good schools, the area sits to the south of Chelmsford city centre. All of which makes it ideal for those who want easy access to city…
Even the most credible authorities tend to disagree on the rate of price change in the property market, leaving the humble consumer somewhat baffled! The problem is the source of data that is used to make assumptions about the market is fickle. For example, you could look at the latest Land Registry figures. These…
Most towns in the UK have a proliferation of estate agent’s “For Sale” and “Sold” boards. Not a pretty sight usually, but until such time as they are outlawed, any estate agency which is not highly visible by their boards might as well give up! Prospective vendors understandably place a huge emphasis on the market…