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Blog: Advice

"Ask The Expert" - Should I sell first or find first?

By Orchards Estates on 17th Apr 2022, 9 months ago

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...

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We want to put our house up for sale but is there any way we can vet who comes?

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, 10 months ago

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...

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Preparing for Photos and Video

Preparing for Photos and Video

By Orchards Estates on 6th Mar 2022, 11 months ago

Q.         I totally understand that professional photos walkthrough videos are important for selling my house, but do you recommend I do anything...

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Purchasing a home as a single buyer

Purchasing a home as a single buyer

By Orchards Estates on 20th Feb 2022, 11 months ago

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...

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What if it smells of damp

What if it smells of damp

By Orchards Estates on 13th Feb 2022, 11 months ago

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...

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I’m thinking of converting my front garden into parking space.

I’m thinking of converting my front garden into parking space.

By Orchards Estates on 16th Jan 2022, 1 year ago

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...

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"Mum and dad will pay for my home" "Dont you buy stamps with stamp duty?"

By Orchards Estates on 19th Dec 2021, 1 year ago

Common misconceptions amongst young people and purchasing a home. Halifax have recently found that many young adults have interesting – and worrying –...

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Should I buy or should I rent?

Should I buy or should I rent?

By Orchards Estates on 22nd Nov 2021, 1 year ago

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...

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South Somerset Property Market Review – September 2021

South Somerset Property Market Review – September 2021

By Orchards Estates on 5th Oct 2021, 1 year ago

South Somerset Property Market Review – September 2021 Welcome to this month’s property market review for South Somerset. With the nights slowly...

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Get your home winter ready

Get your home winter ready

By Orchards Estates on 20th Sep 2021, 1 year ago

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...

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Buying Versus Renting A Home…That Old Debate

Buying Versus Renting A Home…That Old Debate

By Orchards Estates on 6th Sep 2021, 1 year ago

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...

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A Moving Experience – Our Checklist

A Moving Experience – Our Checklist

By Orchards Estates on 30th Aug 2021, 1 year ago

When you are moving home there is so much to remember. Once you’ve exchanged contracts there are still a lot of things to think about and to prepare....

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"Ask The Expert" - Should I sell first or find first?

By Orchards Estates on 23rd Aug 2021, 1 year ago

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...

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Have you got your finances in order?

Have you got your finances in order?

By Orchards Estates on 15th Jul 2019, 3 years ago

At Orchards Estates we work with an award winning Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) to ensure that you not only get a great mortgage, but that you...

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Autumn Property Checklist

Autumn Property Checklist

By Orchards Estates on 12th Nov 2018, 4 years ago

Autumn Property Maintenance Checklist With temperatures dropping further with every passing day, this is the time to check that your property is ready for...

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Ask the expert - Q: We’ve decided that we want to move but....

Ask the expert - Q: We’ve decided that we want to move but....

By Orchards Estates on 5th Aug 2018, 4 years ago

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...

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Landlords are losing an average of £61.83 every week

Landlords are losing an average of £61.83 every week

Recent research has shown that as many as a third of landlords are falling into a borrowing trap. Without realising, or remembering, they are not...

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Ask The Expert - Do issues over boundaries often cause problems?

Ask The Expert - Do issues over boundaries often cause problems?

By Orchards Estates on 9th Jun 2018, 4 years ago

Q.        Do issues over boundaries often cause problems? A.         Not all that often, actually. But by their very nature, if and when...

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Ask the Experts - I’ve heard the expression ‘right to light’. Is it true?

Ask the Experts - I’ve heard the expression ‘right to light’. Is it true?

By Orchards Estates on 26th May 2018, 4 years ago

Yes, there is. The Prescription Act of 1832 introduced the easement of Ancient Lights in English law. The easement basically said that if someone had been...

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ALL LANDLORDS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THESE CHANGES FOR 2018

ALL LANDLORDS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THESE CHANGES FOR 2018

By Orchards Estates on 19th Feb 2018, 4 years ago

ALL LANDLORDS IN SOUTH SOMERSET SHOULD BE AWARE OF THESE CHANGES FOR 2018...

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“Mum and dad will pay for my home”, “don’t you buy stamps with stamp duty?”

“Mum and dad will pay for my home”, “don’t you buy stamps with stamp duty?”

By Orchards Estates on 19th Jan 2018, 5 years ago

Common misconceptions amongst young people and purchasing a home in Somerset....

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Personal Accountability here in South Somerset

Personal Accountability here in South Somerset

Many properties in the South Somerset area are as unique and distinctive as the people who buy them. So when selling yours, it is most important that your...

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“Catch 22 –Should I Sell First or Buy?”

“Catch 22 –Should I Sell First or Buy?”

By Orchards Estates on 27th Dec 2017, 5 years ago

Many who receive a good offer for their home turn it down because they have not yet found “the right property” and worry that they will in effect...

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The value of a sale - Black Friday

The value of a sale - Black Friday

By Orchards Estates on 20th Nov 2017, 5 years ago

Black Friday and how it affects the value of your home...

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How do you find and manage tenants?

How do you find and manage tenants?

By Orchards Estates on 10th Oct 2017, 5 years ago

Many people own investment properties and think that they are able to find and manage their own tenants. It feels to many like a way to shortcut spending...

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It's National Home Security Month

It's National Home Security Month

By Orchards Estates on 6th Oct 2017, 5 years ago

October is National Home Security Month and is a good time to consider your property's safety....

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What are my gas safety responsibilities as a landlord?

What are my gas safety responsibilities as a landlord?

Did you miss Gas Safety Week in September? Do you know your responsibilities as a landlord? Here are six simple steps to help keep your tenants safe and...

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Insiders Guide Part 1 - how to choose and estate agent  - Top Tips

Insiders Guide Part 1 - how to choose and estate agent - Top Tips

By Orchards Estates on 23rd Aug 2017, 5 years ago

how to chose the right estate agent...

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Insiders guide to selling your property - Top tips to help you

Insiders guide to selling your property - Top tips to help you

By Orchards Estates on 19th Aug 2017, 5 years ago

how to sell your property...

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How to clean your home ready for a new start in six simple steps

How to clean your home ready for a new start in six simple steps

By Orchards Estates on 22nd Jul 2017, 5 years ago

How to clean your home ready for a new start in six simple steps...

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Rightmove identifies the best local agent

Rightmove identifies the best local agent

By Orchards Estates on 10th Jul 2017, 5 years ago

Rightmove data shows best estate agent in South Somerset...

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The Benefit of Independence

The Benefit of Independence

By Orchards Estates on 4th Jul 2017, 5 years ago

Why choose an independent estate and letting agent...

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Monthly Market Report June 17 - A Fine Balance

Monthly Market Report June 17 - A Fine Balance

By Orchards Estates on 26th Jun 2017, 5 years ago

Monthly Property Market report - June 17 - South Somerset...

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What the Brexit negotiations and property deals have in common

What the Brexit negotiations and property deals have in common

By Orchards Estates on 26th Jun 2017, 5 years ago

What the Brexit negotiations and property deals have in common...

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Too Hot to Handle?

Too Hot to Handle?

Too Hot to Handle, moving home in the summer...

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Five top tips in getting your property ready to sell for a great price

Five top tips in getting your property ready to sell for a great price

five top tips for getting you property ready to sell for a great price...

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#Conmisery - What is Cheap?

#Conmisery - What is Cheap?

By Orchards Estates on 15th Jun 2017, 5 years ago

What do i really get when its cheap? #conmisery...

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Election Special Market Comment

Election Special Market Comment

By Orchards Estates on 9th Jun 2017, 5 years ago

Election Special Market Comment...

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Election Special Market Comment

Election Special Market Comment

By Orchards Estates on 9th Jun 2017, 5 years ago

Election Special Market Comment...

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May 17 Property Market Report - “Up, Down or Sideways”

May 17 Property Market Report - “Up, Down or Sideways”

By Orchards Estates on 31st May 2017, 5 years ago

Monthly property Market report for May 2107...

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In the Dog’s House – All £20,000 of it

In the Dog’s House – All £20,000 of it

By Orchards Estates on 12th May 2017, 5 years ago

Most expensive Dog kennel and the property market...

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This is a Public Service Announcement for South Somerset

This is a Public Service Announcement for South Somerset

By Orchards Estates on 3rd May 2017, 5 years ago

Property valuation advice - Public Service Announcement...

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How we handle the Three D’s – Death, Divorce & Debt

How we handle the Three D’s – Death, Divorce & Debt

By Orchards Estates on 22nd Apr 2017, 5 years ago

how we handle the Three D's - death debt divorce...

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The general election and the local property market

The general election and the local property market

By Orchards Estates on 19th Apr 2017, 5 years ago

how will the general election affect the housing market...

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Rents Rise 19.6% since 2005! - How is the new tenant Tax going to impact rents?

Rents Rise 19.6% since 2005! - How is the new tenant Tax going to impact rents?

By Orchards Estates on 13th Apr 2017, 5 years ago

how rents have risen since 2005...

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What buyers and tenants are looking for in properties in South Somerset

What buyers and tenants are looking for in properties in South Somerset

By Orchards Estates on 8th Apr 2017, 5 years ago

What buyers and tenants are looking for in a property in South Somerset...

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YEOVIL RENTS TO RISE QUICKER THAN YEOVIL PROPERTY PRICES IN NEXT 5 YEARS

YEOVIL RENTS TO RISE QUICKER THAN YEOVIL PROPERTY PRICES IN NEXT 5 YEARS

By Orchards Estates on 6th Apr 2017, 5 years ago

Yeovil rents to Rise quicker than house prices in next 5 years...

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A Real Life Case Study - how small changes can make a big difference

A Real Life Case Study - how small changes can make a big difference

By Orchards Estates on 3rd Apr 2017, 5 years ago

Case study of making small changes to a garden for marketing a property in Yeovil...

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“The Market Opportunity for Sellers” - March market report

“The Market Opportunity for Sellers” - March market report

Property Market update for South Somerset...

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"FAB"

Five star customer review for Orchards Estates...

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