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…
The Fake Landlord Scam That All Chelmsford Renters Need to Know About
Don’t let fraudsters swindle you out of your hard-earned money. Read on to discover what the ‘fake landlord’ scam is and how to protect yourself. The fake landlord ruse has…
Working from home not working?
With working from home now necessary for many jobs and industries, post-pandemic households are continuing to revaluate the space they need from their homes. 49% of home buyers feel their…
How has the pandemic changed the way we view our homes?
There’s no doubt that there has been a shift in homeowners’ priorities when it comes to searching for a property that suits their needs, with 74% of Brits recently surveyed…
Tenants make a return to city living!
Since living through a pandemic and multiple lockdowns, we have seen huge shifts in priorities and behaviors as a country within both the sales and lettings markets. The main trend…
Record house prices for all regions
Despite the Stamp Duty Holiday ending, recent reports indicate that all regions of Britain have seen major increases in property values. The latest research shows that property prices have risen…
Helping Your Elderly Relatives with Property Moves in Chelmsford
For an elderly relative, moving on to the next chapter of their lives can be an emotional experience. The need to move home might stem from financial needs, bereavement, health…
Join Us in Celebrating International Nurses Day
As it’s International Nurses Day next week, we thought we’d share this brilliant quote with you:“Save one life, and you’re a hero. Save 100 lives, and you’re a nurse.” International…
What Chelmsford Landlords Can Learn from New Survey on Safety and Maintenance
Landlords are leaving themselves exposed to the risk of criminal and civil prosecution by failing to conduct critical safety checks and taking a back seat on maintenance, a survey of…
10 Feelgood Films to Bring Some Lockdown Light in Chelmsford.
At Martin & Co we love a good film, and we think the ones that have made it to this list are bound to leave you with a spring in…
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!
