Blog: Land

Q.         I currently live alone and am considering taking in a lodger to help with the bills, etc. Can I do this without any issues arising?...

It’s the situation every landlord and tenant dreads. An ongoing dispute over a deposit. It causes stress, is time consuming and can be expensive – for...

“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...

Q.        I’m thinking of buying some land to build on. What’s your advice? A.        The best piece of advice where land is concerned is...

For an in-depth look at the 3 common pests that occupy the interior, exterior and interior/exterior areas of properties, read our identification guide...

Are you thinking about becoming a landlord or are you one already? Do you intend to or do you manage your properties yourself? It comes as no surprise that...

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...

Under the Housing Act 2004 (updated 6th April 2007) your landlord or the managing agent of your property has been legally obligated to protect a tenants...

LANDLORDS Do you have tenancies in your portfolio that started before July 2018? All letting agents (and some landlords) will be aware that BEFORE the...

If you need a recommendation for a gas engineer, please do get in touch 01935 277977 or 01460 477977. Alternatively, get in touch to discuss our management...

A recent case brought to adjudication by a landlord claimed £220 for replacement of heating oil. A photograph of the tank’s interior at the beginning of...

An attractive buy-to-let property investment can soon turn into an unwelcome liability if you find yourself with a nightmare tenant. Adam Tanner, expert...

With so many changes to the laws and legislation around rental properties, many landlords are feeling the pinch and exiting the market. Selling your...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

What are my responsibilities as a landlord? In the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Government have instated a raft of new changes in order to...

Government Announces plans to review Carbon Monoxide Alarms...

have recently had a conversation with a lanldord who had been happily managing their rental property themselves for a few years. Everythign seemed to be...

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

One such change has been the recent Government decision, which will come into effect on April 1, 2018, to require private rental properties to meet a...

Buy-to-let sales are on the rise, what does this mean for Somerset landlords?...

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...

Our Lettings Team work tirelessly to keep tenants and properties safe. They also offer free impartial portfolio assessments so ensure you are maximising...

Orchards Estates recognised by Residential Landlord Association...

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...

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

how rents have risen since 2005...

Is a yeovil generation trapped renting a property...

investing in property in Yeovil buy to let...

Merriott a lovely local village...

Excellent service review and testimonial from client...

Free prize draw for holiday with property valuation...

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