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Increasing Trend in Rental Contract Durations

Stephen Frost — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000

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 recorded during the same period in 2019. This substantial rise can be attributed to various factors, including the scarcity of available rental properties and the […]

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The Fake Landlord Scam That All Chelmsford Renters Need to Know About

Stephen Frost — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:20:59 +0000

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 been around for years, but current market conditions mean that some renters are particularly vulnerable to this con right now. Here’s how it works A […]

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Working from home not working?

Stephen Frost — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:45:40 +0000

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 property is unsuitable for working from home and 28% have no dedicated workspace or office to work from home (Barratt/Lichfields). 35% of home buyers and […]

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How has the pandemic changed the way we view our homes?

Stephen Frost — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:28:48 +0000

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 stating that their preferences have altered as result of the pandemic. So, what are home movers prioritising in their property searches? Smart technology The consecutive […]

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Tenants make a return to city living!

John Frost — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:25:29 +0000

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 through the pandemic was that thousands of tenants were leaving cities to head to more rural locations to be closer to friends, family and with […]

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Record house prices for all regions

Stephen Frost — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:59:41 +0000

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 by £5,983 this month alone, which is 1.8% more than the month prior. This is the highest monthly increase for October since 2015. The number […]

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Helping Your Elderly Relatives with Property Moves in Chelmsford

Stephen Frost — Wed, 19 May 2021 08:25:39 +0000

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 reasons, or the wish to be nearer loved ones. But whatever the catalyst, time, diplomacy, and tact are the order of the day. Don’t rush […]

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Join Us in Celebrating International Nurses Day

Stephen Frost — Fri, 07 May 2021 08:16:58 +0000

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 Nurses Day is on 12 May (the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing). It’s a chance to thank a profession that has […]

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What Chelmsford Landlords Can Learn from New Survey on Safety and Maintenance

Stephen Frost — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:18:31 +0000

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 renters has revealed. The study by property management platform Plentific found that a surprisingly high proportion of landlords aren’t meeting their legal responsibilities regarding gas […]

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Let’s Support Chelmsford

Stephen Frost — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:18:36 +0000

The Chelmsford Promise

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