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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...

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. In...

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....

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...

Choose a legal Eagle not a Turkey At Orchards Estates we know when you’ve made up your mind to sell your property it’s a time to make the right...

How the small detail scan affect the bigger picture when selling your home...

“It was like a pig sty” The headline for this blog isn’t an announcement that we’ve moved into selling farms or rural properties. And it isn’t a...

​​​​​​​Deciding which agent you are going to instruct to sell your property is also a crucial decision. Get it right and the moving process...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Have you ever fancied recreating your own 'Homes Under the Hammer'?  Situated on the edge of...

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...

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...

        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?...

Introduce plants Bringing the outside in can fill a room with scent and colour. It’s a cost effective...

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...

Many home improvements can cost more than the value they add according to new research by buying agent Henry Pryor and GoCompare Home insurance....

In South Somerset there were 50 homes over £1m sold since 2007, with the most expensive sold for £3,050,000. Here...

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...

This is a very fluid topic. However, my answer to this would always be to put your house on the market first....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

What are the risk of Somerset homeowners being under-insured?...

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

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 Somerset home for sale in 2018...

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!...

Will Santa deliver presents to occupants in South Somerset? And how easy will it be for him to his team?...

First-time buyers deposit look to rise by 57% over the next 10 years in Yeovil and South Somerset...

A friendly guide to downsizing your home with help and advice from Orchards Estates in South Somerset...

Sometimes when you add two things together you get a winning combination....

Rightmove and property academy recognise the best UK estate agent...

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...

Another great open home in the Villages today, this time in Stoford...

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

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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

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!...

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...

how to sell your property...

Understanding the legal stuff when it comes to moving home...

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

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

Distinctive property across the West country 2017...

Android is about to overtake windows...

Looking at prices across the UK for houses by region...

Make your little ones part of the big move - moving home with children and getting a house valuation...

property valuation and viewings increase over the xmas period...