
What really happened in the South Somerset housing market in September?
Yeovil 96 Properties (17 were detached) Martock 7 Properties ...

What really happened in the South Somerset housing market in August?
By Orchards Estates on 31st Aug 2018,Welcome to this month's local property report where we tell you exactly what is happening in the local property market. Open the national newspapers...

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...

Overpricing - how much does it cost sellers
By Orchards Estates on 7th Jul 2018,I have just had my house valued but I think it is worth more than the agent suggested. Is there anything wrong with testing the market by putting it up...

January 2018 Market Comment
By Orchards Estates on 30th Jan 2018,Is the property market up or is down? This month, more than ever, the answer depends on who you speak to....

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...

Get moved by Christmas
By Orchards Estates on 13th Oct 2017,Looking to sell your home in Martock, South Petherton, Ilminster, Yeovil, Crewkerne or any of the south Somerset villages?...

Rightmove and Property Academy recognise the best agent in the UK,
Rightmove and property academy recognise the best UK estate agent...

Bungalow shortage across the UK
By Orchards Estates on 11th Oct 2017,looking for bungalows, Thomas McDermott specialises in this style of property. 60% of the properties he brings to the market sell before they ever reach...

Orchards Estates recognised by Residential Landlord Association
By Orchards Estates on 6th Oct 2017,Orchards Estates recognised by Residential Landlord Association...

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...

Rightmove's Best in Country is local
By Orchards Estates on 26th Sep 2017,Over 25,000 estate and lettings agency branches have been assessed by Rightmove to create the Best Estate Agent Guide, designed to help you to choose an...

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....

I’m not Willy Wonka and Orchards Estates isn’t a chocolate factory
By Orchards Estates on 9th Sep 2017,Last year marked what would have been the 100th birthday of the World’s No 1 storyteller – Roald Dahl. The man was a genius, with an imagination...

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...

Orchards strengthens focus in Ilminster
By Orchards Estates on 16th May 2017,Orchards Estates strengthen focus in Ilminster...

The general election and the local property market
By Orchards Estates on 19th Apr 2017,how will the general election affect the housing market...

Rents Rise 19.6% since 2005! - How is the new tenant Tax going to impact rents?
By Orchards Estates on 13th Apr 2017,how rents have risen since 2005...

Shower power versus bathtub bliss
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Mar 2017,Do you prefer a shower or a bath...

Most trusted Agent -supported by Rightmove
By Orchards Estates on 14th Mar 2017,Rightmove rank orchards Estates most trusted agent...

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...

February Property Market Report
Review of the housing and property market for February 2017...

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...

A Royal visit by HRH Prince Charles
By Orchards Estates on 20th Feb 2017,Recent meeting with HRH Prince Charles at Stoke Sub Hamdon...

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"...

January 2017 Monthly Market Report
By Orchards Estates on 27th Jan 2017,Monthly property Market report for January 2107...

Top 10 Estate Agents in the Country
By Orchards Estates on 26th Jan 2017,Zoopla rate Orchards Estates top 10 Estate Agent in UK...

REAL ESTATE FIRM OF THE YEAR 2016 - Orchards Estates win another award
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Jan 2017,National Award for top Estate & letting agent....

Would you like a free holiday?
By Orchards Estates on 19th Jan 2017,Free prize draw for holiday with property valuation...

Time to De Clutter
By Orchards Estates on 14th Jan 2017,Less is more so kill the Clutter...

How to choose the right estate agent
By Orchards Estates on 9th Jan 2017,How to choose the right agent to sell your home Deciding to sell your property is a big move. Deciding which agent you are going to instruct to sell your...

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

December Monthly Property Market Report
By Orchards Estates on 6th Dec 2016,December Property Market Report...

Ilminster
By Orchards Estates on 1st Dec 2016,Ilminster Area Guide...