EPCs Are Changing. Landlords, Are You Ready?
Calling all landlords! Have you checked your buy-to-let property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating lately? No? Unfortunately, there have been some legal changes that might mean you’ve got some work…
Seven Ways to Outsmart Conveyancing Scammers
Hackers and cyber fraudsters went to town in the UK last year, swindling £1.3 billion in just six months – a three-fold increase on the same period the previous year.*…
What Tenants Want: The Changing Face of the Rental Market
With the rental market changing enormously over the past decade, savvy landlords need to stay on their toes to make the most of their investment. General trends Since 2010, the…
What Makes Landlords Sell Their Properties
It’s often thought that being a landlord is easy: buy a property, rent it out, and hey presto! You’re all set. Unfortunately, it’s never that simple, and many landlords look…
Keep Burglars at Bay by Beefing Up Your Home Security
With a raft of high-tech home security gadgets on the market, it’s easier than ever to keep your family, pets, and precious belongings safe. Whether installing a completely new system…
Advantages of Buying a New-Build Home
When you visit a show home, it’s easy to imagine yourself sitting at the beautifully laid table, sinking back into the comfy sofa or settling in for a night’s sleep…
Quick Fixes to Attract More Buyers to Your Home
So, you’re keen to sell your home in Chelmsford, but you’re just not getting any offers. What’s going on? How can you make your home more attractive to potential buyers?…
Landlords – Avoid These Common Décor Mistakes
Are you a landlord with a new rental property? Are you about to decorate? Step away from the colour charts, put down the paintbrush, and read on. Sometimes, it’s hard…
What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know about Compromise
When it comes to buying a home, there’s a word that buyers don’t like to hear, but it really is a critical element of any property purchase. And that word…
The Two Tax Tips Every Landlord Needs to Know
Our tax system is often criticised for being complicated and unwieldy, but by following two simple rules you can take the stress and hassle out of filing a return. Rule…
How to Make a Spare Room Work Best for You
Now’s the time to give your spare room some serious thought about how to make the best use of this extra space in your home. Especially after the past 18…
What Will the Homes of 2050 Look Like?
“It’s a home, Jim, but not as we know it.” The original phrase (we’ve replaced life with a home) didn’t even feature in the popular sci-fi show, apparently, but we’re…
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!
