What frightens the wits out of landlords in Chelmsford?
There are many different fears we all have in life. There’s the fear of scary clowns like the one made infamous by the horror classic It. Or more everyday things…
What ‘No Sale, No Fee’ Really Means
Traditional estate agents like ourselves seem to have stopped using the phrase "no sale, no fee", and this has allowed online only agents to gain a piece of the market.…
Questions to Ask a Chelmsford Estate Agent
We received a call recently from a retired gentleman who had lived in the same house for more than 40 years. He was relocating to be closer to his family…
Thinking of Selling Your Chelmsford Home? Do These Five Things First
Selling a home can be stressful, but by following a few easy rules at the start of the process, vendors can save themselves time, money, and heartache. A little bit…
Why Landlords in Chelmsford Shouldn’t Take Things Personally
There’s a line in the classic film The Godfather that neatly sums up what landlords need to know about letting properties. “It’s nothing personal, Sonny. It’s strictly business,” drawls a brooding Michael…
Getting Your Home Ready for Winter
Would you like the good news or the bad news? Bad news you say? That’s not surprising as a recent Harvard University study found that when posed that question 82…
Steady as She Goes – Latest Forecast Predicts Chelmsford Housing Market Growth
After one of the most unusual years on record for the housing industry, the latest market predictions from a major property chain make for interesting reading. Think back to March,…
Breaking News – A Big Announcement for First-Time Buyers in Chelmsford
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday that he would make the dream of buying a first home a more achievable reality for first-time buyers. The news came in a speech…
How Landlords in Chelmsford Can Deal with Nuisance Tenants
Let’s start with the good news: the vast majority of tenants pay their rent on time and cause their landlords very little, if any, grief. Now for the not so…
In Before Christmas
If you’ve ever done a long car journey with children, you’ll no doubt have heard; ‘Are we there yet?’ And if you have ever had the misfortune to deal with…
What Not to Include in Your Chelmsford Property Marketing Photos
When selling or letting a property, it’s impossible to overstate the importance of getting the imagery right. As most buyers and renters spend hours scrolling through property portals before arranging…
Don’t Miss Out If You Want to Move Before This Critical Deadline
The legendary American author Mark Twain famously said this about procrastination: ‘Never put off till tomorrow which may be done the day after tomorrow.’ And while it might be a…
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!
