"Ask The Expert" - Should I sell first or find first?
By Orchards Estates on 17th Apr 2022,Q: We’ve decided that we want to move but our friends are giving us differing advice… should we put our house up for sale before we start looking for...
We want to put our house up for sale but is there any way we can vet who comes?
By Orchards Estates on 13th Mar 2022,Q. We want to put our house up for sale but is there any way we can vet who comes to look around it? A. I’m interested in...
Preparing for Photos and Video
By Orchards Estates on 6th Mar 2022,Q. I totally understand that professional photos walkthrough videos are important for selling my house, but do you recommend I do anything...
Purchasing a home as a single buyer
By Orchards Estates on 20th Feb 2022,If you are looking to purchase a home on a single salary, either as a one income family or as a single applicant, you might think that your options are...
What if it smells of damp
By Orchards Estates on 13th Feb 2022,Q. We have seen a 1900-ish property, which would be perfect for us, except that it smells of damp. It is empty but we’re told that the...
I’m thinking of converting my front garden into parking space.
By Orchards Estates on 16th Jan 2022,Q. I’m thinking of converting my front garden into a parking space. Can I just go ahead and do it? A. The short answer is no. Of course, you are...
"Mum and dad will pay for my home" "Dont you buy stamps with stamp duty?"
By Orchards Estates on 19th Dec 2021,Common misconceptions amongst young people and purchasing a home. Halifax have recently found that many young adults have interesting – and worrying –...
Should I buy or should I rent?
By Orchards Estates on 22nd Nov 2021,Why would someone write an article on buying versus renting a home? What’s in it for the author of the article? Why would you read one? What is it you...
South Somerset Property Market Review – September 2021
By Orchards Estates on 5th Oct 2021,South Somerset Property Market Review – September 2021 Welcome to this month’s property market review for South Somerset. With the nights slowly...
Get your home winter ready
By Orchards Estates on 20th Sep 2021,The leaves are turning on the trees and we’re starting to think about snuggly jumpers and warm fires. What does your home need to ensure it is ready for...