
Is that your best offer?
By Orchards Estates on 30th Nov 2020,One of the recurring questions we get asked by people selling their homes with us is ‘Should I accept this offer?’ Depending on our response this is...

The reasons behind estate agents recommending particular solicitors
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Sep 2019,These days it doesn’t really matter where your solicitor or conveyancer is based and with the use of the internet you may not ever meet your solicitor....

Have you ever wondered what estate agents do?
By Orchards Estates on 17th Jun 2019,Wouldn’t I be better off selling my house myself, rather than using an estate agent? Technically yes, in monetary terms, you’d be saving the estate...

Ask The Expert - Should I put my home up for sale in Autumn
By Orchards Estates on 26th Sep 2018,I was planning to put my home up for sale this month to catch the Autumn rush, but the way things are I’m wondering whether I should postpone things for...

Renovation opportunity
By Orchards Estates on 17th Sep 2018,Have you ever fancied recreating your own 'Homes Under the Hammer'? Situated on the edge of...

How can I catch the Autumn Rush?
By Orchards Estates on 25th Aug 2018,Q. I was planning to put my home up for sale this month to catch the Autumn rush, but the way things are I’m wondering whether I should postpone things...

Ask the expert - Q: We’ve decided that we want to move but....
By Orchards Estates on 5th Aug 2018,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...

Ask The Expert - Can I takes plants and shrubs from the garden?
By Orchards Estates on 14th Jul 2018,I am moving home shortly, and I want to take some plants and shrubs from the garden with me when I go. Am I legally entitled to do so?...

Make your staycation space just right
Introduce plants Bringing the outside in can fill a room with scent and colour. It’s a cost effective...

Why does it take so long to complete a property transaction
By Orchards Estates on 30th Jun 2018,A. The time it takes a property transaction to go through has lengthened in the last few months and it’s really down to a combination of...

Home improvements cost more than the value they add
By Orchards Estates on 26th Jun 2018,Many home improvements can cost more than the value they add according to new research by buying agent Henry Pryor and GoCompare Home insurance....

South Somerset's most expensive homes
By Orchards Estates on 10th Jun 2018,In South Somerset there were 50 homes over £1m sold since 2007, with the most expensive sold for £3,050,000. Here...

Ask the Experts - We Need more space but love our house
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Jun 2018,Q: We need more space but we love the location of our house so don’t really want to move. Is there a ‘clever’ way of making more space and will the...

Ask the Experts - Should I put my house up for sale before I start looking
By Orchards Estates on 19th May 2018,This is a very fluid topic. However, my answer to this would always be to put your house on the market first....

Before you reduce your price
What should I do when my agent says 'reduce your house price'?. Sellers often find being on the market and not selling after a few months can be very...

Ask the Experts - What on earth is "link-detached"?
By Orchards Estates on 12th May 2018,We all know what a “detached” property is – basically, it means that there is space all round it. So, in theory you could argue that anything which...

Ask the Experts - Some alterations were made to my house a few years ago
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Apr 2018,Q. Some alterations were made to my house a few years ago and, now I’m looking to sell it I understand there could be a problem due to lack...

Q. Should I accept the first offer on my house
By Orchards Estates on 14th Apr 2018,This really all comes down to the question of how much you trust your agent. If you chose them purely because they were the cheapest, or because they...

Are you thinking its time for a change?
By Orchards Estates on 1st Apr 2018,It never ceases to confuse me. The good news is the clock in my car is now correct as I didn’t make the changes to it the last time we tinkered with our...

What are the top 10 dream home features for children?
By Orchards Estates on 9th Mar 2018,What are the top 10 dream home features for children?...

Don't risk being under-insured!
By Orchards Estates on 26th Jan 2018,What are the risk of Somerset homeowners being under-insured?...

“Mum and dad will pay for my home”, “don’t you buy stamps with stamp duty?”
By Orchards Estates on 19th Jan 2018,Common misconceptions amongst young people and purchasing a home in 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...

“Catch 22 –Should I Sell First or Buy?”
By Orchards Estates on 27th Dec 2017,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...

Top tips to help you prepare your property for sale in 2018
By Orchards Estates on 27th Dec 2017,Top tips to help you prepare your Somerset home for sale in 2018...

Tis the season to be jolly but is it the season to sell your home?
By Orchards Estates on 14th Dec 2017,Tis the season to be jolly but is it the season to sell your home in Somerset? The answer in the simplest terms is YES!...

Where are the most Santa-welcoming homes in the UK?
By Orchards Estates on 12th Dec 2017,Will Santa deliver presents to occupants in South Somerset? And how easy will it be for him to his team?...

First-Time Buyer Deposits set to rise 57% over the next 10 years
By Orchards Estates on 7th Dec 2017,First-time buyers deposit look to rise by 57% over the next 10 years in Yeovil and South Somerset...

Downsizing with help from Orchards Estates
By Orchards Estates on 5th Dec 2017,A friendly guide to downsizing your home with help and advice from Orchards Estates in South Somerset...

Could you imagine Ant without Dec?
By Orchards Estates on 6th Nov 2017,Sometimes when you add two things together you get a winning combination....

The country's Best Estate agent - According to Rightmove and property academy
By Orchards Estates on 4th Nov 2017,Rightmove and property academy recognise the best UK estate agent...

October property market report - South Somerset
By Orchards Estates on 20th Oct 2017,There is a very different vibe to the property market from last month...

Why clutter can cost you thousands and what to do about it in three steps
By Orchards Estates on 19th Oct 2017,Why clutter can cost you thousands and what to do about it in three steps...

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

It's National Home Security Month
By Orchards Estates on 6th Oct 2017,October is National Home Security Month and is a good time to consider your property's safety....

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...

How do you get your home photo-ready?
Getting your home ready for the photographer is a very important part of the marketing process. One of the key aims is to de-personalise it....

Get your home winter ready
By Orchards Estates on 29th Sep 2017,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...

The Magnificent Seven – Tips for home buyers
By Orchards Estates on 16th Sep 2017,t Orchards Estates we love helping people find their ideal home. Over the years we’ve built up loads of knowledge about the process and what to do, and...

How do I make an offer, and get it accepted?
By Orchards Estates on 9th Sep 2017,So you’ve walked round approximately 10 houses and, much like when you were dating, finally met ‘The One’. Now comes the nerve-wracking part: offer,...

How do I add value to my home?
There are certain elements to your home that we do know can certainly add value or at least ensure a quick sale....

How much does a sea view cost?
By Orchards Estates on 9th Sep 2017,From the early 1700s, the English coastline became popular to visit for “medicinal dips”. King George III in 1789 even went skinny-dipping in Weymouth!...

Insiders Guide Part 4 - How to choose an Estate Agent - Top Tips 4
How to avoid the pitfalls and tricks of the trade when choosing an estate agent. In this episode we look at when and where buyers are looking for your...

Insiders guide to selling your property - Top tips to help you
By Orchards Estates on 19th Aug 2017,how to sell your property...

Understanding the Legal Stuff when it comes to selling your home AKA Conveyancin
By Orchards Estates on 12th Aug 2017,Understanding the legal stuff when it comes to moving home...

Strangers in YOUR House – Potential Buyers in your Home
By Orchards Estates on 7th Aug 2017,Strangers in YOUR House – Potential Buyers in your Home Putting your home up for sale means for a period of time you’ll have to live differently....

How to clean your home ready for a new start in six simple steps
By Orchards Estates on 22nd Jul 2017,How to clean your home ready for a new start in six simple steps...

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...

A Moving Experience – Our Checklist
By Orchards Estates on 30th May 2017,Checklist for moving home in South Somerset...

"Ask The Expert" - Should I sell first or find first?
By Orchards Estates on 15th May 2017,Should I sell first or find a property first? Ask the expert...

Latest Distinctive Westcountry Property Magazine
By Orchards Estates on 20th Apr 2017,Distinctive property across the West country 2017...

Android ready to overtake Windows
By Orchards Estates on 12th Mar 2017,Android is about to overtake windows...

Small Details - Big Picture
By Orchards Estates on 11th Mar 2017,How the small detail scan affect the bigger picture when selling your home...

Chain reaction: take the stress out of buying and selling
By Orchards Estates on 6th Mar 2017,Chain Reaction - dealing with chains when moving home...

Latest House Price information from across the country
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Mar 2017,Looking at prices across the UK for houses by region...

Make your little ones part of the big move
By Orchards Estates on 25th Feb 2017,Make your little ones part of the big move - moving home with children and getting a house valuation...

The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home
By Orchards Estates on 19th Feb 2017,The kitchen is the heart of the home, helpful hints on making the best for your property valuation...
Valentines Day
By Orchards Estates on 14th Feb 2017,
It was like a Pig Sty!
By Orchards Estates on 11th Feb 2017,Blog post about property "it was like a pig sty"...

Choose a legal Eagle not a turkey
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Jan 2017,How to choose a solicitor...

Boxing Day Browser
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Dec 2016,property valuation and viewings increase over the xmas period...