
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...

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...

Tips to save on heating bills
By Orchards Estates on 26th Dec 2022,With energy bills soaring, we are all looking for ways to stay warm without breaking the bank. Here are 10 tips for keeping those heating bills down while...

Why you should use a lettings agency to manage your Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke su
By Orchards Estates on 18th Dec 2022,Managing your own rental property in Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke sub Hamdon, South Petherton and Yeovil is certainly possible but there are many advantages...

How to update your rental property on a budget
By Orchards Estates on 11th Dec 2022,Do you want to give your property a makeover but are worried about the cost? Try these budget-friendly ideas to help make your property more desirable to...

Five rental property maintenance jobs you should do now
By Orchards Estates on 4th Dec 2022,Your rental property is one of the biggest financial commitments that you will ever make so it makes sense to make sure that you are doing everything you...

Simple storage solutions to banish clutter
So you’ve tried selling off your unused items, have taken everything that doesn’t spark joy to the charity shop and yet you are still struggling to...

How to choose the right letting agent for you
By Orchards Estates on 20th Nov 2022,Choosing a letting agent to manage your property can seem like a difficult task. There are so many available and of course, they all say that they are the...

Tips to help keep your pet calm on Bonfire Night
By Orchards Estates on 30th Oct 2022,One of the highlights of ours work is getting to meet all of our clients' furry friends. Our pets give us unconditional love and companionship so naturally...

Are qualifications or experience more important when choosing a letting agent?
By Orchards Estates on 16th Oct 2022,Studies have shown that most people have already chosen the letting agency they are going to use to let their property before the agent even sets foot in...

The pros and cons of being a buy-to-let landlord
By Orchards Estates on 9th Oct 2022,Buy-to-let property is often seen as an attractive way of accumulating wealth or as an alternative option to a pension. However, while purchasing...

How To Be A Landlord
As a landlord instructing a lettings agent, your biggest expectation should be peace of mind that your property is being properly managed. You want your...

How to attract premium prices for your Buy To Let Properties
By Orchards Estates on 15th Jun 2018,how can you ensure you are attracting the highest quality tenants who are prepared to pay a premium price? Here are five simple ways that don’t break...

Proposed increase on amount of tax paid on limited company BTL dividends
If you have a buy-to-let property business in a limited company, the Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) is proposing some big changes that could increase...

How to get a premium price for your buy to let
By Orchards Estates on 25th May 2018,The tenants looking for these specific requirements are willing on average to pay a premium to have the right things for their lifestyle. It also means...

Another Successful Open Home
By Orchards Estates on 14th Oct 2017,Another great open home in the Villages today, this time in Stoford...

With 7,173 people in Private Rented Properties in Yeovil
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Mar 2017,investing in property in Yeovil buy to let...