Should Chelmsford Landlords rent to Sharers
One of the most effective ways to maximise your property investment is to appeal to sharers as the combined price paid by two or three co-tenants can often be greater…
Selling an Unmodernised Chelmsford Property
Last week’s article focussed on issues to think about when buying an unmodernised property. However, sellers should also be careful when considering the sale of a property in need of…
Buying an Unmodernised Property in Chelmsford
There are about a dozen property-related programmes on TV every week. Some of these track the progress of a wreck to a finished home, or at least highlight a property’s…
‘Flipping’ Heck – Chelmsford Property Values Rise by £52.60 a day
Investing in Chelmsford buy to let property is different from investing in the stock market or depositing your hard-earned cash in the Building Society. When you invest your money in…
Distorted Opinions in Chelmsford?
The issue of house prices is a hot topic and close to every homeowner’s heart. Everyone has their opinion, but even that of experienced estate agents is no more accurate…
How The Rented Sector Has Transformed The Property Market In Chelmsford
The Chelmsford housing market has gone through a sea change in the past decades with the Buy-to-Let (B-T-L) sector evolving as a key trend, for both Chelmsford tenants and Chelmsford…
Happy Chelmsford Landlords
A survey of over 500 residential landlords by Endsleigh Insurance reports that landlords are overwhelmingly satisfied with the service they receive from their letting agent and find them an invaluable…
Enter the Spring in Chelmsford
Spring is traditionally a time of change. Brighter and longer daylight hours make house-hunting easier for working people, and sellers naturally want their property to look its best. Job-hunters, who…
The Power of Pre-Marketing on your Chelmsford property
There is a strong argument for creating maximum exposure for a property during its time on the market, and much of our effort and resources are spent achieving the right…
How is Stamp Duty Calculated?
Stamp duty originated in the 17th century when duty stamps could be purchased and attached to a transactional document to prove that any tax due on the transaction had been…
My Budget Thoughts – Government Ignores Property Crisis
Wednesday's budget was noticeable for the absence of any mention of the housing market. This oversight was met with derision from almost ever organisation with an interest in the property sector.…
A Word to Chelmsford Landlords about Presentation
When letting your property, you naturally want your property to look its best, but how far should you go in terms of presentation? Firstly, aim to understand how your property…