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2020 will go down in history as the year when life stopped, albeit temporarily. And with local lockdowns coming into force, that feeling of stop-starting stuff is still around. It’s a little like the hokey cokey but with stop-start replacing in-out. This all makes it a little ironic that next month is now synonymous not…
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 useful mantra when doing something mundane like mowing the lawn or some home DIY, it doesn’t apply to the housing market in Chelmsford right now….
The Government made changes to the six-month eviction notice periods law which were introduced in a bid to stop people being evicted from their homes due to the impact Covid-19 is having on their finances. This means the new, longer notice periods will run from today, 29th August until 31st March. However, there are several…
On Friday it was announced by the Government there is now an extension on the ban on landlords evicting tenants in England and Wales. The new ruling means landlords will have to legally wait until 20 September to begin proceedings using the eviction process. Landlords will now have to give tenants six months’ notice of…
Earlier this month saw the UK record its highest temperature in 17 years. And it’s not just the weather that’s been red-hot. The property market in Chelmsford is going through a blisteringly busy period. At Martin & Co, we’re seeing a surge in the number of buyers seeking property locally. Unprecedented was an often-used word…
When you are selling a home, you have two crucial decisions to make. Firstly, choosing the right estate agent to sell your home is often the difference between getting a good deal or ending up with no deal. Secondly, selecting the right conveyancing solicitor will no doubt make your life easier and less stressful. Picking…
“Life is a Game” is a quote attributed to Mother Teresa, but it could be easily applied to property. And as with all games, there are winners and losers when it comes to selling a home. Timing always plays a part in how successful you are, as does having a talented estate agency working on…
Chancellor Rishi Sunak made two big announcements about the property market last week and triggered a flurry of activity. Both initiatives represent attractive propositions for savvy landlords. But, as always, it pays to do your homework first. Stamp Duty holiday The Chancellor’s headline-grabbing announcement was a Stamp Duty holiday. He raised the threshold to £500,000,…
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced sweeping changes this afternoon around Stamp Duty which is excellent news for anyone thinking of buying a home in Chelmsford. Stamp Duty is a tax applied when you buy a property and the announcement that there will be a payment holiday starting immediately means homebuyers will save thousands of…
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 turns and says ‘congratulations, you’ve passed.’ You also never forget your first love or the first home you buy. That’s why at Martin & Co…
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 that is two words, but you catch our drift. Whatever adjective you choose, it is a safe bet that you will not forget the first…
According to a BBC report, people across the UK are struggling to get a good night’s sleep since the Covid-19 outbreak began. Researchers from King’s College London interviewed more than 2,254 UK residents aged between 16-75, and the findings were fascinating – more newsworthy than snoozeworthy. The survey suggests more than half of the population…