
Should I lower my asking price?
By Orchards Estates on 4th Jun 2023,It can be challenging to sell a house, especially if it sits on the market for a long time with no interested buyers. As a last resort, a lot of homeowners...

How to Prepare for Tenant Turnover
By Orchards Estates on 14th May 2023,Being ready for tenant turnover is one of the most important components of maintaining a rental property as a landlord. Landlords must react quickly to...

The best thing landlords can do
By Orchards Estates on 9th Apr 2023,The rising cost of living is squeezing everyone’s budgets, which means it is more important than ever for landlords to do everything they can to try to...

How to pack and move home like a pro
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Apr 2023,Moving home is one of the most stressful things you can do, and packing to move is the cause of a large proportion of that stress. But there are things you...

Do I need an EPC?
By Orchards Estates on 26th Mar 2023,Everyone who is advertising their residential property for rent in the UK is required by law to commission an EPC. In Scotland, it is required that the EPC...

How can you help your tenants with the cost of living crisis?
By Orchards Estates on 19th Mar 2023,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...

Spring cleaning tips for a sparkling home
By Orchards Estates on 12th Mar 2023,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...

Are you considering renting out your property in Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke sub H
By Orchards Estates on 5th Mar 2023,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...

The first things to do when you are moving home
By Orchards Estates on 26th Feb 2023,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....

First time renters' guide
By Orchards Estates on 19th Feb 2023,Renting a property for the first time can seem daunting, but our quick guide will leave you feeling like a seasoned tenant in no time. Rent Rent will be...

The top ten features people want in a home in 2023
By Orchards Estates on 5th Feb 2023,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...

Pension vs Property
By Orchards Estates on 29th Jan 2023,Rising mortgage rates, increasing regulatory pressure to improve the EPC ratings of their rental properties and the prospect of paying increasing amounts...

How to make the most of your outdoor spaces in the Winter
By Orchards Estates on 15th Jan 2023,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...

Will 2023 be a good year for landlords?
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Jan 2023,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...

Tips to save on heating bills
By Orchards Estates on 26th Dec 2022,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...

Why you should use a lettings agency to manage your Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke su
By Orchards Estates on 18th Dec 2022,Managing your own rental property in Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke sub Hamdon, South Petherton and Yeovil is certainly possible but there are many advantages...

How to update your rental property on a budget
By Orchards Estates on 11th Dec 2022,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...

Five rental property maintenance jobs you should do now
By Orchards Estates on 4th Dec 2022,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...

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...

October 2022 Market Report for South Somerset
By Orchards Estates on 1st Nov 2022,The leaves are falling, the clocks have gone back and children, still hyped-up on sugar from their Halloween trick or treating, are now looking forward to...

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...

I currently live alone and am considering taking in a lodger
By Orchards Estates on 30th Jan 2022,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?...

The easiest way to avoid a deposit disaster
By Orchards Estates on 9th Jan 2022,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...

Identifying 3 common pests
By Orchards Estates on 18th Oct 2018,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...

Best Estate Agent Guide winners
By Orchards Estates on 18th Oct 2018,Thrilled to have been assessed this year by The Property Academy and Rightmove as Excellent and Exceptional in Sales & Lettings....

Landlords: All the laws you need to know
By Orchards Estates on 24th Sep 2018,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...

How To Be A Landlord
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...

How To Check If Your Deposit Is Protected
By Orchards Estates on 24th Sep 2018,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...

Gas Safety Week 17-23 September
By Orchards Estates on 20th Sep 2018,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...

Seasonal repairs: a checklist for landlords
By Orchards Estates on 25th Aug 2018,What a summer it has been, record breaking in fact. Maintenance is a must for landlords...

Congratulations to Ayesha and family
Huge congratulations are in order for our property manager ...

How to avoid nightmare tenants
By Orchards Estates on 8th Aug 2018,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...

Landlords are losing an average of £61.83 every week
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 to attract premium prices for your Buy To Let Properties
By Orchards Estates on 15th Jun 2018,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...

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...

Private landlords being fined up to £30,000
By Orchards Estates on 15th May 2018,
Government Announces plans to review Carbon Monoxide Alarms
By Orchards Estates on 2nd May 2018,Government Announces plans to review Carbon Monoxide Alarms...

Are Landlords aware of how much legislation has changed recently?
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Mar 2018,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 SHOULD BE AWARE OF THESE CHANGES FOR 2018
By Orchards Estates on 19th Feb 2018,ALL LANDLORDS IN SOUTH SOMERSET SHOULD BE AWARE OF THESE CHANGES FOR 2018...

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...

November saw an 11% increase in Buy To Let sales
By Orchards Estates on 30th Dec 2017,Buy-to-let sales are on the rise, what does this mean for Somerset landlords?...

Another Successful Open Home
By Orchards Estates on 14th Oct 2017,Another great open home in the Villages today, this time in Stoford...

How do you find and manage tenants?
By Orchards Estates on 10th Oct 2017,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...

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...

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

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...

YEOVIL RENTS TO RISE QUICKER THAN YEOVIL PROPERTY PRICES IN NEXT 5 YEARS
By Orchards Estates on 6th Apr 2017,Yeovil rents to Rise quicker than house prices in next 5 years...

With 7,173 people in Private Rented Properties in Yeovil
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Mar 2017,investing in property in Yeovil buy to let...

Excellent service
By Orchards Estates on 15th Feb 2017,Excellent service review and testimonial from client...

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