Playing the long game
House price growth over the past 12 Ashes The Ashes, one of the most eagerly anticipated cricket tournaments, has once again concluded for the year. As we bid adieu to…
First finishers price it right
In the ever-evolving landscape of property prices, we can now witness a welcome moderation in the market. While the demand for properties continues to flourish, it is crucial for sellers…
Increasing Trend in Rental Contract Durations
In the second quarter of 2023, there was a noteworthy increase in the average length of initial rental contracts, reaching an impressive duration of 12.7 months compared to 10.5 months…
Punnets versus Property
The price of strawberries and cream at Wimbledon remains unchanged since 2010 while UK property prices increased. The highly anticipated 136th edition of the prestigious Wimbledon Championship is currently in…
A Deep Dive into the Property Taxation Landscape
As we review the property taxation landscape in England and Wales over the past year, some intriguing patterns emerge that shed light on the effects of taxation thresholds on home…
Housing supply: A ten-year retrospective
Recent statistics on planning applications reveal a notable and sustained decline in the approval of major residential projects throughout the entire country. This decline has been evident since its peak…
Chelmsford Property Market Update
In this article, we'll explore the current state of the Chelmsford property market and provide you with valuable insights to keep you up to date in 2023. Over the past…
Analyzing the Impact of a 5% Interest Rate Increase on the Chelmsford Housing Market
The housing market in Chelmsford has undergone substantial growth in recent years. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that various factors, including fluctuations in interest rates, can significantly influence the…
Why Are Chelmsford Rents on the Rise?
You can’t open a newspaper (or app) without seeing something about the UK rental market. Whether it’s the increase in demand for property, changes to rent rules or landlords selling…
What Recent News Means for Chelmsford Home Movers
Crisis. Turmoil. Unprecedented. These were words rarely used pre-pandemic. Now they’ve become staples of our nation’s news coverage. And this week, they have been used more than ever to report…
How to Maximise the Storage Space in Your Home
Whether you live in a tiny apartment, a three-bedroom semi or a mansion, there’s one thing you probably want more of – storage. It’s not exciting, it’s not earth-shattering, it’s…
BREAKING NEWS – What the Mini Budget Means for Homeowners in Chelmsford
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng outlined his plans for the economy during the ‘mini-budget’ announced this morning. This included changes to stamp duty, tax cuts and other measures aimed at boosting the…
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!
