Jargon Free Advice for First-Time Buyers in Chelmsford
Do you remember when you rode a bike without support for the first time? Or when you learned to swim? And who can forget the moment when the driving examiner…
Right to Purchase Freehold
Most lessees (nb not tenants) have the statutory right to purchase the freehold of their building, called Collective Enfranchisement, under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. Such a purchase…
Top tips to prepare your Chelmsford property for marketing photos
If you’re putting your house or flat on the market for sale or rent, there is one thing you can do to make an immediate impact. To maximise your chances…
Getting Through 2020 – What the Rest of The Year Holds for Chelmsford Landlords?
If you had to sum up 2020 in one word (without using “unprecedented” because it has been overused) what would it be? Weird? Abnormal? Or what about unheard-of? Okay, maybe…
Animal Welfare Policy
The Labour Party recently unveiled a draft animal welfare policy, including the legal right for tenants to keep a pet in their rented property. With over 12 million pet owners…
Why It’s Time for Landlords in Chelmsford to Call for Support
Whether you’re a veteran landlord with years of experience, or a rookie still finding their feet, now is not the time to be going it alone. After all, Starsky had…
What do people in Chelmsford want from an ideal home after lock down?
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…
How homeowners and landlords in Chelmsford can add value to their property
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…
Chelmsford Landlords – An Important Update on Tenant Fees
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…
12 Home Improvements You Can Take With You When you Move House!
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…
Why your Kitchen can Boost Your Wealth AND your Health
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…
Should you Invest in your Tenants Kitchen?
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…
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!
