Blog: Let

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Thrilled to have been assessed this year by The Property Academy and Rightmove as Excellent and Exceptional in Sales & Lettings....

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...

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...

What a summer it has been, record breaking in fact. Maintenance is a must for landlords...

Huge congratulations are in order for our property manager ...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

Another great open home in the Villages today, this time in Stoford...

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...

how rents have risen since 2005...

Yeovil rents to Rise quicker than house prices in next 5 years...

investing in property in Yeovil buy to let...

Excellent service review and testimonial from client...

Free prize draw for holiday with property valuation...