How to sell your home at the same time as your neighbours
Upstaging the Joneses How to sell your home at the same time as your neighbours You’ve been thinking about selling your home for some time and, just as you’re about to call the estate agent, you notice a ‘For Sale’ sign appear next door. You knew there would be...
The money to buy a new iPhone11 represents just over an eleventh of a Chelmsford first-time buyers mortgage deposit
Many mature readers of this Chelmsford property market blog will remember buying their first home as 20 or 30 somethings, probably in Chelmsford many years ago, yet read the newspapers now and feel it is all doom and gloom for todays’ first-time buyers. So, I wanted...
Is This the End of No-Fault Section 21 Evictions for the 13,864 Chelmsford Tenants?
In the late spring, the Government announced that they were planning to end no-fault evictions for tenants living in private rented accommodation. I have had a number of Chelmsford landlords contact me anxious that removing a tenant from their Chelmsford buy-to-let...
Why you should present your Chelmsford rental property as a home
Why you should present your Chelmsford rental property as a home How have you prepared your property for the Chelmsford rental market? When a vendor seeks to sell their property, those in the know spend time decluttering, deep cleaning and staging their homes to make...
Help! My Chelmsford home isn’t selling
When you place your home on the market you’re filled with anticipation and excitement, but if things don’t go according to plan and initial interest fades, frustration and annoyance can set in. There could be a number of reasons why your home isn’t selling, and even...
How to buy a home without regrets
As the seasons begin to change you may find yourself spending more time in your home, and as you relax one evening and find yourself taking in your new home, are you filled with joy about your decision or do you have a niggle of regret? In your quest to find your...
Is Chelmsford Too Densely Populated?
Has England’s green and pleasant land all of a sudden become England’s green and overcrowded land? With the nation’s ever-increasing population and the double whammy that people are now living longer, this means as each year goes by, there is an ever-growing strain on...
Chelmsford Property Market Update Summer 2019
The foundations of the Chelmsford Property Market over the summer have continued to be principally sound; yet the existing political macroclimate means that the critical element of consumer confidence has been reduced and that is triggering some potential Chelmsford...
Chelmsford Homeowners can now build larger extensions without planning permission.
The need for more homes has always been one of the biggest issues with regard to the Country’s housing crisis. One of the main reasons for families wanting to move home is the need for more accommodation as their families grow and so in 2013 and 2015, the planning...
Which Street in Chelmsford (CM3) has seen the most homeowners moving in the last 3 years?
Lots of people say moving home is one of the top ten most stressful events in your life. Fortunately, there is a way to mitigate your stress. In a nutshell, start as early as you can, plan ahead and do everything you can to make it easy on yourself, your family and...
How to find your perfect rental property in Chelmsford
How to find your perfect rental property in Chelmsford When you’re looking for a home to rent there are many things you have to take into consideration. You want to ensure not only that the property meets your needs and lifestyle, but you have everything in place so...
The Affordability of Buying Property in Chelmsford
Looking back at the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day landing a few months ago, it reminded me of the huge changes that have happened to Chelmsford and more specifically the Chelmsford property market since WW2. Back in 1946, the average wage in Chelmsford was just over...
Buyers, are you making these mistakes searching for a home?
Searching for a home is exciting, but can also be stressful at times. For most of us, buying a property is not something we do regularly, and so we follow the path that we believe is best. At Charles David Casson estate agents in Chelmsford we see buyers making the...
Is your rental home protected in Chelmsford this summer?
It’s official, the school term is ending and many of us are starting to jet off to sunnier destinations to enjoy a well-earned rest. But as your tenants leave for their holidays, have you considered that your property might be left vulnerable? What measures have you...
Only 40.2% of Chelmsford Households are Eco-friendly
Improving the energy efficiency of Britain’s 27.2 million homes, which are responsible for more than a quarter of the country’s CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions, is seen as key to tackling the issues of climate change, fuel poverty and our country’s energy...
5 ways to turn chaos into calm, selling your home with children
Everyone with children knows that the point between calm and chaos is often virtually non-existent. You could have made your home look like perfection and behind you, the little darlings are unravelling your hard work. Living in a home you’re selling is never easy...
We have been selected to join the Federation of Independent Estate Agents
Why choose a FIA Member Agent Membership of the FIA is by invitation only. We limit membership to one excellent local independent estate agent that meets our high standards and qualification criteria. Your member agent has been selected by the FIA exclusively in your...
7 essential ways to keep your property compliant
The private rental sector has over 150 regulations and legislation to follow, but to keep your property compliant it’s important you understand your basic responsibilities. If you’re a new landlord in Chelmsford, or just taken your eye off the ball, at Charles David...
The Chelmsford Monopoly Board
Board games seem a thing of the past for youngsters nowadays with their consoles and mobile phones yet a family favourite in our household that will bring young and old together is Monopoly. Mayfair is the square everyone wants to buy and whilst it is the most...
12.6% of all Properties Sold in Chelmsford are New Builds
Of the 27,200 houses and apartments sold in Chelmsford (CM1) since 1995, 2,740 of those have been new homes, representing 12.6% of property sold. So, I wondered how that compared to both the regional and the national picture …and from that, the pertinent questions...
Chelmsford Council House Waiting List Drops by 28.4% since 2011
In 1979, more than 4 in 10 British people lived in a council house, yet today that figure is only 1 in 12, whilst according to Shelter 65% of families on the Council House waiting lists had been on those lists for more than a year and 27% had been waiting for more...
Do we have the right sort of Chelmsford homes for the 21st Century
Would it surprise you to know that in some parts of Chelmsford, predominantly prosperous areas with high proportions of mature residents, the housing crisis is not one of supply so much as dispersal of that supply? Theoretically, in Chelmsford there are more than...
Chelmsford Buy To Let Annual Returns Hit 13.04% in Last 10 Years
Many Chelmsford people ponder the best places to invest their hard-earned savings and the best piece of advice I can give you is to do your homework and speak to lots of people. It depends on your attitude to risk versus reward. Normally, the lower the risk, the lower...
Chelmsford House Prices Up 2.4% in a Year
What does that mean for local Landlords and Homeowners? The balancing act of being a Chelmsford Buy To Let landlord is something many do well at. Talking to numerous Chelmsford landlords, they are very aware of their tenants’ capability to pay the rent and their own...
What has happened to the Chelmsford property market since the last property market crash?
What Has Happened to the Chelmsford Property Market Since the Last Property Market Crash? A handful of Chelmsford landlords and homeowners have been asking me what would happen if we had another property crash like we did in 2008/9? The UK property crash in 2008/9...
Home Ownership among Chelmsford young people has halved in 20 years
The proportion of 25 to 34-year olds who own their home in Chelmsford has halved in the last 20 years, so what does this mean for all the existing Chelmsford landlords and homeowners together with all those youngsters considering buying their first home? Well, looking...
Chelmsford Property Market vs London Property Market
Anyone would think that national news, especially when it comes to talking about the property market, is just focused on London centric. In fact, over the last 5 years, the London property market has really manipulated the UK on averages to such an extent that many...
How the Chelmsford housing market has changed in 20 years
Since 2000, we've seen a property boom, a credit crunch, a recovery and the rise of the renter, to name but a few of the changes which have shaped the market. Seasons come and go, families move in and out and prices rise faster and more slowly. But how has our local...
Changes to Section 21 as of 1st October 2018
Further changes to Section 21 came into force as of 1st October 2018 and will affect landlords who have tenants on assured shorthold tenancies that began before October 2015. The Deregulation Act 2015 introduced a number of important changes to when a landlord may...
What do homebuyers in Chelmsford really look for?
If you have ever sold your home, you will be all too familiar with the pressure to make the property look tip-top in time for a viewing. Your home must appeal to the most likely type of person to buy it, so it's vital to understand a bit about the demand profile in...
Changes to HMO licensing regulations as of 1st October 2018
As of 1st October 2018 ALL Houses of multiple occupation are now required to be licensed. Previously only larger HMO's of 3 or more storeys AND 5 or more persons forming 2 or more households were required to hold a license. However as of 1st October 2018 it is now...
Land & New Homes Department instructed to sell 3 New Build homes in Chelmsford
Our Land & New Homes department have been instructed to sell three new build properties on Rainsford Road in Chelmsford. Working closely with the developer, Connection Developments we are marketing these properties for sale off plan and reservations are available...
Charles David Casson win the contract to manage 4 HMO’s in Chelmsford.
Charles David Casson are delighted to announce that our specialist HMO property management department have secured a contract to manage 4 new HMO’s with rooms to rent in Chelmsford adding another 22 rooms in professional house shares to our portfolio. As the premier...
Which are the most expensive roads to live on in Chelmsford
We are all aware that some neighbourhoods command a premium over others, yet it's often the desirability of specific roads that makes all the difference. Whether it's because they have built their own favourable reputation over time or simply their proximity to...
Charles David Casson renew their client money protection
We are delighted to announce that we have successfully renewed our client money protection cover under the Client Money Protect scheme. Currently there is no requirement for Letting Agents to hold client money protection insurance however this will be changing in 2019...
How to increase the value of your Chelmsford property
How best to increase the value of your Chelmsford home When it comes to selling your home, a significant amount of your home’s resale value will depend on what's happened to the Chelmsford market as a whole. Here average sales values have risen by 42.3 per cent over...
More good news ahead for Chelmsford
Statistics show more good news ahead for Chelmsford The British press is being so hysterical about the UK property market at the moment, you'd be forgiven for thinking we were back in 2008 again, staring down the barrel of another credit crunch. This couldn't be...
Charles David Casson acquires its 2nd competitor within 4 months
Family run Chelmsford Estate agency, Charles David Casson has added two businesses to its portfolio within 4 months after taking over the client book of long established Duffield Stunt in November 2017 and completing an acquisition of the lettings portfolio of French...
Has flexible working changed the Chelmsford property market?
Defining the modern working week in 2018 isn’t a straightforward process. As we embrace technology, the lines between daily commutes to work and working from remote locations become less transparent. From a property perspective, this means people with flexible working...
New Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property)(England and Wales) Regulations 2015 establish a minimum level of energy efficiency for privately rented property in England and Wales. This means that, from April 2018, landlords of privately rented domestic and...
Which types of home sell most often in Chelmsford
We think your ideal home says a lot about you. If the world were your oyster, would you go for something Victorian, Georgian, a duplex apartment, new build house, or maybe a farm? Given that we live in Chelmsford, obviously our choices are somewhat limited by reality,...
How do I calculate rental yield?
As a letting agent in Chelmsford and property investment adviser we are always advising clients on how to get the best returns from their rental property and we are often asked how do I calculate the rental yield. The rental yield basically means the percentage return...
Commercial Property in Essex
We have recently been involved in a number a commercial property transactions across Essex and we are actively looking for more of this business. Recent successes range from retail units, mixed commercial/residential developments, light industrial units, storage...
How much does outside space really matter in Chelmsford?
Outside space has always been a sought-after commodity, whether it’s acres of land or a balcony with pleasant views. Most property searchers have a few items on their list when looking for a new home, with some form of outside space usually near the top. But remember,...
2018 set to be a year of opportunity for the Chelmsford property market
As one year ends and another begins, we thought we’d take a look at what’s happened in the Chelmsford property market over the last 12 months, and what a year it has been. It’s true that something of a ‘cold front’ has been moving across most of the country, but the...
Charles David Casson take over Duffield Stunt client book
Charles David Casson are delighted to announce that we have taken over the Estate & Letting Agency clients of Duffield Stunt Estate Agents Limited based in Duke Street, Chelmsford who have now ceased trading. We will be moving our offices into and rebranding the...
Three big reasons to be happy about the Chelmsford property market
If you venture online, pick up a paper, or watch the news, any mention of the property market in the UK comes with a measure of doom and gloom these days. However, interest rates are still very low and are not likely to rocket up, so it’s not a remotely dangerous time...
Estate Agency Business Opportunity
Charles David Casson are pleased to announce the launch of their ambitious expansion plans through self employed licensees across the Essex and London areas. We already have one team member building a business alongside our brand in the South Essex area and we are now...
Launch of our new website
We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new website www.charlesdavidcasson.co.uk to bring our site up to date with our company mission statement to be "Your Partner in Property". We have also incorporated the latest technology with the ability to have an...
Common myths about the local property market
Has someone who has just sold their home ever told you about the ‘golden rules’ you should abide by to get a quick sale? Perhaps you have heard comments like, ‘catch the property season’, ‘spend money to make money’ and ‘price high and accept low’. Unfortunately,...
How commuting patterns are helping the local Chelmsford property market
How often we commute to the office and how long it takes each day has major implications on where we all choose to live. While the ever-increasing use of technology has made it easier to work from home, most people living in Britain still take part in the ‘daily...
How often do people move property in the local area?
How often do people move property in the local area? More than six-million people move home every year according to national census figures. These numbers reveal we are changing homes at a faster rate than ever before with people in the southern half of the country...
Growth of the Private Rental Sector in Chelmsford
The PRS (Private Rental Sector) in the UK has grown considerably in both size and importance over the last five years and is now worth a staggering £1.29 trillion. To contextualise, that is 1.29 million stacks of pound coins, with each stack being a million coins...
What does the future hold for house prices in Chelmsford?
What does the future hold for house prices in Chelmsford? There have probably never been more factors at play in the UK property market than there are right now. The national market is pausing for breath as it reaches the end of the cycle which started with the credit...
Your Partner in Property
Charles David Casson are delighted to announce the launch of our new company mission statement YOUR PARTNER IN PROPERTY. Our company philosophy has always been “To help property owners, landlords and vendors achieve the highest possible price, within the quickest...
We are very proud to announce that our property maintenance division has been awarded the contract to fully refurbish a property in Chelmsford before handing it over to our lettings department to find professional tenants. The works will include a new structural wall...
How many new homes have been built in Chelmsford?
How many new homes have been built in the local area? New housing is a hotly debated subject in the UK. Despite the recent uptick in building rates, demand continues to outstrip supply and more affordable homes need to be built. The situation has improved over the...
LANDLORD EVENT IS A HUGE SUCCESS
Our Free Landlords Get to Grips with Tax and Legislation event was held at Chelmsford City Football Club on 12th April 2017 and was attended by over 50 landlords and buy to let investors. We have already received fantastic feedback from clients with one saying "Great...
FREE LANDLORD EVENT – GET TO GRIPS WITH TAX AND LEGISLATION
Charles David Casson are hosting a landlord and buy to let investor evening to update landlords on the raft of legislation changes which have taken place in recent years. Neil Baldock, Lettings Director will be presenting on the Deregulation Act, Deposit Regulations,...
When is the best time to sell or let your property in Chelmsford
One of the main questions we are always asked is: when is the best time of year to sell or let a home? While there is no absolute optimum time to put your property on the market, seasonal patterns can affect buying and selling habits. It is no different in Chelmsford,...
Launch of new service – Empty Property Management in Chelmsford
We are delighted to announce the launch of a brand new service which is proving popular with clients already. Our empty property management service is perfect for people with residential or commercial property which is often left unoccupied due to work commitments,...
How to Serve a Section 21 Notice
You can evict tenants who have an assured shorthold tenancy (AST) using a: Section 21 notice - if you want your property back after the fixed term ends Section 8 notice - if your tenants have broken the terms of the tenancy Section 21 notice of seeking possession You...
What impact does a good Primary School have on Chelmsford?
What impact does a good primary school have on Chelmsford? A property’s desirability is often a popular subject when we are talking to homeowners and local investors. Sure, you will find that Kirsty and Phil are right, and it is all about "location, location,...
NEW ONLINE REPAIR REPORTING SYSTEM LAUNCHED
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new online repair reporting system. We have invested in this technology in order to enhance the service we are providing to landlords and tenants. The new system allows tenants to report maintenance issues to us online on...
We’re expanding! We are looking to acquire another lettings agency
We are keen to speak with letting agents and independent property managers across Essex who may be thinking of selling their business. We are actively seeking to acquire another letting agency and property management portfolio to add to our fast expanding business....
Why do I need my home valued by a local expert?
With the internet playing a bigger role in everyday life and Rightmove, Zoopla and many other property portals all being able to give an indication of a property’s value why is it still important to have a local estate agent in Chelmsford come and value your property?...
How to reduce condensation in the home
I woke up this morning, opened my curtains and pulled up the roller blind to be greeted with a small amount of condensation on the inside of my double glazed windows. I looked outside and could see the weather was cold but the sun was shining. I realised we are at the...
Property prices in Chelmsford have risen by 46% in 10 years
Our latest edition of the Chelmsford Property Market update for November 2016 is out now. You would be forgiven for thinking that Nobel Prize winner Bob Dylan was talking about the UK property market when he sang, "the times, they are a changin'". As agents in...
We are proud to support Chelmsford Community Transport
We are proud to have sponsored Chelmsford Community Transport for a recent teddy bear parachute jump event they held in Chelmsford to raise funds for the charity. Chelmsford Community Transport provide vital transport services to less mobile residents of Chelmsford....
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