Are Cash Buyers All They’re Cracked Up to Be?
When selling your property, there are two magic words everyone wants to hear: ‘cash buyer’. They come with promises of a quick sale process, no chain and are, quite frankly,…
Guide to Switching Letting Agents
Did you know that lots of people pay more for their phone bills, car insurance or Wi-Fi simply because the thought of changing providers is too stressful? This is like…
What Buyers Need to Know When Looking for a Mortgage
If you’re new to mortgages, you’ll be forgiven for feeling a little bit overwhelmed. There’s a lot to sort out before applying for one and there are so many different…
Five Steps You Need to Take Before Renting Out Your Property
Being a first-time landlord can feel daunting. There’s a lot to do before you can get your property rented out – such as repairs, legal obligations, admin, tenant-finding, contract signing,…
Why You Should Always Use an Agent to Sell Your Home
When selling your home, you might notice that costs start building up. Paying out for repairs, buying storage to hide away clutter, legal costs, commission fees; there’s a fair bit…
How to Make More Money from Your Rental Property
As a landlord, you might be thinking about how to get more value from your property. While the rental market for single tenancies is booming, have you considered a House…
Thinking of Buying a Doer-Upper? Read This First
When searching for a new home, do you scroll past properties that look a little worse for wear? You know the ones, where the carpet hasn’t been changed since the…
Four Things You Must Do If You’re an Accidental Landlord
It’s surprising how many people become landlords more by chance than design – or in other words, ‘accidental landlords’. Whether through inheritance, a change in a relationship or a new…
How to Wow Buyers with a Spacious-Looking Home
Whether you’re marketing a one-bedroom flat or a seven-bedroom mansion, the same rule usually applies – big is beautiful. We’re talking about big rooms, of course! It’s well known that…
Energy Bills: How to Avoid Disputes and Help Your Tenants
This year’s colossal hike in energy costs has left millions of households reeling. And with no relief in sight, the problem is likely to stay at the top of the…
Why Your Windows Matter
Before you were a property owner, chances are windows were something you just looked out of to take in the view. You probably didn’t give them much thought and you…
Can Nice Smells Help Sell Homes?
Have you got a big one? A small one? Maybe you’ve got a wonky one. Whatever its shape or size, we’ve all got one. We’re talking about your hooter. Smack…
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!
