The first things to do when you are moving home
By Orchards Estates on 26th Feb 2023,Moving home is one of the most exciting and stressful things you will do so it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the things that you need to do....
First time renters' guide
By Orchards Estates on 19th Feb 2023,Renting a property for the first time can seem daunting, but our quick guide will leave you feeling like a seasoned tenant in no time. Rent Rent will be...
Lettings agents are the matchmakers of the property world
By Orchards Estates on 12th Feb 2023,Just like relationships between people, the relationship we have with our homes goes through stages. First meeting is like the first viewing. Asking them...
The top ten features people want in a home in 2023
By Orchards Estates on 5th Feb 2023,These are the top 10 things that homebuyers are prioritising in their property searches in 2023. Open plan living The versatility offered by open-plan...
January 2023 Market Report for South Somerset
By Orchards Estates on 1st Feb 2023,2023 is in full swing, and the lettings market is starting to return to its normal busy levels after the usual lull in December. Tenants who are looking...
Pension vs Property
By Orchards Estates on 29th Jan 2023,Rising mortgage rates, increasing regulatory pressure to improve the EPC ratings of their rental properties and the prospect of paying increasing amounts...
How to make moving home fun for children
By Orchards Estates on 22nd Jan 2023,Children often feel anxious when they are told that they are going to be moving home. They are concerned about whether they will like their new home,...
How to make the most of your outdoor spaces in the Winter
By Orchards Estates on 15th Jan 2023,Even in Winter you can make the most of your rental property's outdoor space and getting on top of small jobs now means that it will be ready for you to...
How much rent should you charge for your property?
By Orchards Estates on 8th Jan 2023,One of the most important decisions you will make as a landlord is how much rent to charge your tenants. If you set your rent too high then you will risk...
Will 2023 be a good year for landlords?
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Jan 2023,Rents for new lets rose steadily throughout 2022 with Zoopla revealing that there had been a 12.3% year-on-year rise for new lets in October. It was not...