Should I lower my price?
By Orchards Estates on 12th Mar 2020,A common misconception is that an estate agent will come and ‘value’ your home. In reality, the closest ‘valuation’ an estate agent can place on...
Should I accept this offer? A question we often get asked
By Orchards Estates on 24th Feb 2020,There are many things to consider when you do receive an offer on your property and depending on how close to the asking price is the offer is can make our...
When is the best time to market my home?
By Orchards Estates on 21st Feb 2020,It’s one of the most stressful times we shall ever face but on average we do it 8 times in our life: we buy and sell a house. We’ve seen a multitude...
Why a local and independent agent is the right choice when selling your home
By Orchards Estates on 18th Feb 2020,Choosing the right agent to market your home can prove a challenge, particularly when your area may be saturated with estate agencies. From the...
My neighbours’ tree is blocking my daylight, am I allowed to cut it back?
By Orchards Estates on 13th Feb 2020,If you and your neighbour disagree about a problem with a tree or hedge, it’s best to try to resolve things informally. Problems could include, for...
How Long Does It Take to Let a Property?
By Orchards Estates on 4th Feb 2020,One thing that discourages landlords from investing in rental properties above all else is voids – times when having an empty property, untenanted and...
My fence has blown down, how do I find out who should fix it?
By Orchards Estates on 21st Jan 2020,It’s not uncommon in situations like this for neighbours to disagree over repairs to fences and boundaries. However, there is no reason to fall out...
Five top tips on getting your property sale ready!
By Orchards Estates on 7th Jan 2020,Once you’ve chosen an agent you are comfortable with and confident in, it’s time to prepare your property to go on sale. Tidy away clutter – Nothing...
Listed properties - Here are some considerations before you buy
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Dec 2019,I’m thinking of buying a Grade II listed property, but will I be able to do anything to it? Living in a listed property may be a...
First Time seller? Tips to minimise the stress.
By Orchards Estates on 9th Dec 2019,I’m looking at selling my first property - can you give me some tips on how to go about it with minimal stress? Choosing the right...