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...
How to choose the right letting agent for you
By Orchards Estates on 20th Nov 2022,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...
Tips to help keep your pet calm on Bonfire Night
By Orchards Estates on 30th Oct 2022,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...
Are qualifications or experience more important when choosing a letting agent?
By Orchards Estates on 16th Oct 2022,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...
The pros and cons of being a buy-to-let landlord
By Orchards Estates on 9th Oct 2022,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...
Ask The Expert - Do issues over boundaries often cause problems?
By Orchards Estates on 9th Jun 2018,Q. Do issues over boundaries often cause problems? A. Not all that often, actually. But by their very nature, if and when...
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...
How to get a premium price for your buy to let
By Orchards Estates on 25th May 2018,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...
Don’t get caught out by changes to energy rules
By Orchards Estates on 16th Jan 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...
Another 5 Star Review!
By Orchards Estates on 6th Oct 2017,Our Lettings Team work tirelessly to keep tenants and properties safe. They also offer free impartial portfolio assessments so ensure you are maximising...