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It pains us to say this, but a recent survey found people were more likely to trust a traffic warden or a lawyer than an estate agent. When it comes to telling the truth, it seems that only politicians have a worse reputation than estate agents (source: YesHomebuyers.com). As you can imagine, this frustrates us….
A two-minute read. A landlords’ advice article published recently said property investors need to think more like the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The billionaire businessman is renowned for his long-term thinking. He thinks decades ahead, and let’s face it, he’s not doing too bad, is he? The article said landlords should retain good tenants at…
With April being one of the most popular months for sellers to market their homes, it coincides with Stress Awareness Month. This annual event recognises the dangers of modern-day stress and provides valuable coping strategies. Moving home is infamously reported to be one of the biggest causes of stress; read our top tips to temper…
In this three-minute read, we look at some simple and affordable projects to help sell your home faster and probably for a higher price, too. It’s DIY Day on 3 April and if you’re planning to sell your home, here are six easy things you can do yourself to help sell it quickly. They are…
If you’re planning a spring move, get ahead of the competition by preparing your property for sale now. You’d be amazed how a little bit of planning and elbow grease can influence the sale process. Paying attention to detail can mean the difference between achieving a good price and top price. It can also play…
If you’re planning to put your home on the market in the next few months, now is the time to spring into action (see what we did there?). Traditionally, the property market booms in springtime, with many buyers and sellers opting to wait out the winter and make their move when the days start to…
If you’re a parent working from home and managing childcare commitments, we salute you. It’s not easy dashing from one task to the next in what feels like a never-ending lockdown juggling act – but there is a bright side. Some of the lessons you’re learning right now will come in handy should you plan…
Let’s unpack what Chelmsford landlords can learn from the findings of the memorably titled Mouldy Nation Report. Firstly, before you ask, yes there really is a document called the Mouldy Nation Report (we’re not making it up). Uswitch, an energy and finance comparison website, produced the report after surveying 2,000 people from across the UK about mould…
Deciding to become a landlord is a big step. It can be both exciting and daunting. Here at Martin & Co, we’ve got some tips on what you need to think about when renting out a property so you can make your first venture a smooth one. Do some market research To work out how…
Monday was officially the most depressing day of the year, as if we needed reminding. Scientists claim it’s the perfect storm for a downer. Money is tight, resolutions have fallen by the wayside, and the weather is rubbish. Add to that the lockdown and you have a recipe for doom and gloom. And if you…
The Prime Minister announced at 8pm last night people in England will be going back into lockdown today following a surge in Coronavirus cases. The tighter restrictions include schools shutting until the February half-term for most pupils. People must now work from home if they can, and only essential shops can remain open. Which leads…
1 – Review your buy to let mortgages. Great deals are continually coming to the market. Don’t miss out on significant savings. 2- Take stock of your insurance arrangements. Do you have the right amount of cover across the correct areas? 3 – Budget for the unexpected. Always have a financial buffer in place to…