No Inventory for Your Rental? Get Ready to Pay for Your Mistake
A thorough inventory can save a landlord time and money and prevent messy end-of-tenancy disputes. So why do so many landlords rush this essential stage – or skip it altogether?…
Equity Release: A Great Idea Or Just Another Loan?
Have you heard of ‘unlocking the value of your home’? Do you know what it’s all about? If you’re over 55, chances are you’ve seen or heard this phrase several…
What Are a Tenant’s Responsibilities?
Moving into a new home can be exciting, but renting a property comes with responsibilities. To avoid disputes – or paying for things that don’t fall within your remit –…
The Top Five Property Shows You Should Be Watching
Hands up if you’ve ever lost a couple of hours sitting on the sofa watching a property show? Whether it’s a 30-minute fix or a full-on binge, programmes about other…
Estate Agent Myths: What Sellers Need to Know
The digital revolution has given rise to several assumptions about estate agents, but we’re here to tell you they’re not true. It’s time to separate fact from fiction and debunk…
How to Carry Out a Property MOT on Your Buy-to-Let
We’re all familiar with an MOT, an annual check-up to ensure your car is safe and good to go for the year ahead. Well, let’s apply the same concept to…
Should You Sell Your Home to Pay for Care Costs?
If you or a loved one need to move into a care home or require home care, you might be considering selling your property to pay for the costs. This…
WFH and Landlords: What You Need to Know
In our post-pandemic world, working from home (WFH) has become the new norm for many people. But as a landlord, you need to make sure your tenants are working in…
Get the Picture: Why Sellers Should Use High-Quality Property Photos
One of the golden rules of property selling is not to skimp on photography. And you don’t have to take our word for it – look at the results of…
Top Tips for Successful Property Inspections
We’ve all heard the horror stories about nightmare tenants who trash a rental property, leaving the landlord up to their neck in repair bills and legal costs. Or maintenance issues…
The Interior Styles That Could Add £10k to the Price of Your Home
Here at Martin & Co, we’ve been telling our clients for years to ditch the clutter and get the décor spot on to secure a top sale. Well now a…
How to Ensure the Best Tenants in Move into Your Property
There are few guarantees in life, but we promise you this: let your property to a bad tenant, and your job as a landlord will get much more complicated. Expect…
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!
