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Blog: Landlords

How can you help your tenants with the cost of living crisis?

How can you help your tenants with the cost of living crisis?

By Orchards Estates on 19th Mar 2023, 4 days ago

The rising cost of living has affected everyone. It is always in a landlord’s interest to help their tenants, wherever possible, be happy and content in...

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Spring cleaning tips for a sparkling home

Spring cleaning tips for a sparkling home

By Orchards Estates on 12th Mar 2023, 1 week ago

Spring is in the air and many of us will be considering doing a spot of Spring cleaning to get our homes ready for Summer. A deep clean can help us to...

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Are you considering renting out your property in Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke sub H

Are you considering renting out your property in Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke sub H

By Orchards Estates on 5th Mar 2023, 2 weeks ago

Do you have a property in Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke sub Hamdon, South Petherton and Yeovil that you would like to rent out? Renting out a property is a...

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The first things to do when you are moving home

The first things to do when you are moving home

By Orchards Estates on 26th Feb 2023, 3 weeks ago

Moving home is one of the most exciting and stressful things you will do so it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the things that you need to do....

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Lettings agents are the matchmakers of the property world

Lettings agents are the matchmakers of the property world

By Orchards Estates on 12th Feb 2023, 1 month ago

Just like relationships between people, the relationship we have with our homes goes through stages. First meeting is like the first viewing. Asking them...

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The top ten features people want in a home in 2023

The top ten features people want in a home in 2023

By Orchards Estates on 5th Feb 2023, 1 month ago

These are the top 10 things that homebuyers are prioritising in their property searches in 2023. Open plan living The versatility offered by open-plan...

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Pension vs Property

Pension vs Property

By Orchards Estates on 29th Jan 2023, 1 month ago

Rising mortgage rates, increasing regulatory pressure to improve the EPC ratings of their rental properties and the prospect of paying increasing amounts...

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How to make the most of your outdoor spaces in the Winter

How to make the most of your outdoor spaces in the Winter

By Orchards Estates on 15th Jan 2023, 2 months ago

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...

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How much rent should you charge for your property?

How much rent should you charge for your property?

By Orchards Estates on 8th Jan 2023, 2 months ago

One of the most important decisions you will make as a landlord is how much rent to charge your tenants. If you set your rent too high then you will risk...

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Will 2023 be a good year for landlords?

Will 2023 be a good year for landlords?

By Orchards Estates on 2nd Jan 2023, 2 months ago

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...

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Tips to save on heating bills

Tips to save on heating bills

By Orchards Estates on 26th Dec 2022, 2 months ago

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...

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Why you should use a lettings agency to manage your Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke su

Why you should use a lettings agency to manage your Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke su

By Orchards Estates on 18th Dec 2022, 3 months ago

Managing your own rental property in Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke sub Hamdon, South Petherton and Yeovil is certainly possible but there are many advantages...

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How to update your rental property on a budget

How to update your rental property on a budget

By Orchards Estates on 11th Dec 2022, 3 months ago

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...

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Five rental property maintenance jobs you should do now

Five rental property maintenance jobs you should do now

By Orchards Estates on 4th Dec 2022, 3 months ago

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...

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Simple storage solutions to banish clutter

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...

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How to choose the right letting agent for you

How to choose the right letting agent for you

By Orchards Estates on 20th Nov 2022, 4 months ago

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...

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Tips to help keep your pet calm on Bonfire Night

Tips to help keep your pet calm on Bonfire Night

By Orchards Estates on 30th Oct 2022, 4 months ago

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...

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Are qualifications or experience more important when choosing a letting agent?

Are qualifications or experience more important when choosing a letting agent?

By Orchards Estates on 16th Oct 2022, 5 months ago

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...

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The pros and cons of being a buy-to-let landlord

The pros and cons of being a buy-to-let landlord

By Orchards Estates on 9th Oct 2022, 5 months ago

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...

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Ask The Expert - Do issues over boundaries often cause problems?

Ask The Expert - Do issues over boundaries often cause problems?

By Orchards Estates on 9th Jun 2018, 4 years ago

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

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Proposed increase on amount of tax paid on limited company BTL dividends

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...

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How to get a premium price for your buy to let

How to get a premium price for your buy to let

By Orchards Estates on 25th May 2018, 4 years ago

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...

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Don’t get caught out by changes to energy rules

Don’t get caught out by changes to energy rules

By Orchards Estates on 16th Jan 2018, 5 years ago

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...

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Another 5 Star Review!

Another 5 Star Review!

By Orchards Estates on 6th Oct 2017, 5 years ago

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

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