
Ask The Expert - Should I put my home up for sale in Autumn
By Orchards Estates on 26th Sep 2018,I was planning to put my home up for sale this month to catch the Autumn rush, but the way things are I’m wondering whether I should postpone things for...

How can I catch the Autumn Rush?
By Orchards Estates on 25th Aug 2018,Q. I was planning to put my home up for sale this month to catch the Autumn rush, but the way things are I’m wondering whether I should postpone things...

Ask The Expert - Can I takes plants and shrubs from the garden?
By Orchards Estates on 14th Jul 2018,I am moving home shortly, and I want to take some plants and shrubs from the garden with me when I go. Am I legally entitled to do so?...

Why does it take so long to complete a property transaction
By Orchards Estates on 30th Jun 2018,A. The time it takes a property transaction to go through has lengthened in the last few months and it’s really down to a combination of...

Ask the experts - How do I deal with Bats living in the loft?
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Jun 2018,Q. We have seen a house we really like, but apparently there is a family of bats living in the loft! How do we deal with that?...

Ask the Experts - We Need more space but love our house
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Jun 2018,Q: We need more space but we love the location of our house so don’t really want to move. Is there a ‘clever’ way of making more space and will the...

Ask the Experts - Should I put my house up for sale before I start looking
By Orchards Estates on 19th May 2018,This is a very fluid topic. However, my answer to this would always be to put your house on the market first....

Ask the Experts - What on earth is "link-detached"?
By Orchards Estates on 12th May 2018,We all know what a “detached” property is – basically, it means that there is space all round it. So, in theory you could argue that anything which...

Ask the Experts - Some alterations were made to my house a few years ago
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Apr 2018,Q. Some alterations were made to my house a few years ago and, now I’m looking to sell it I understand there could be a problem due to lack...

Are you thinking its time for a change?
By Orchards Estates on 1st Apr 2018,It never ceases to confuse me. The good news is the clock in my car is now correct as I didn’t make the changes to it the last time we tinkered with our...

Personal Accountability here in South Somerset
Many properties in the South Somerset area are as unique and distinctive as the people who buy them. So when selling yours, it is most important that your...

“Catch 22 –Should I Sell First or Buy?”
By Orchards Estates on 27th Dec 2017,Many who receive a good offer for their home turn it down because they have not yet found “the right property” and worry that they will in effect...

Top tips to help you prepare your property for sale in 2018
By Orchards Estates on 27th Dec 2017,Top tips to help you prepare your Somerset home for sale in 2018...

Downsizing with help from Orchards Estates
By Orchards Estates on 5th Dec 2017,A friendly guide to downsizing your home with help and advice from Orchards Estates in South Somerset...

Could you imagine Ant without Dec?
By Orchards Estates on 6th Nov 2017,Sometimes when you add two things together you get a winning combination....

The country's Best Estate agent - According to Rightmove and property academy
By Orchards Estates on 4th Nov 2017,Rightmove and property academy recognise the best UK estate agent...

October property market report - South Somerset
By Orchards Estates on 20th Oct 2017,There is a very different vibe to the property market from last month...

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

The Magnificent Seven – Tips for home buyers
By Orchards Estates on 16th Sep 2017,t Orchards Estates we love helping people find their ideal home. Over the years we’ve built up loads of knowledge about the process and what to do, and...

Understanding the Legal Stuff when it comes to selling your home AKA Conveyancin
By Orchards Estates on 12th Aug 2017,Understanding the legal stuff when it comes to moving home...

Strangers in YOUR House – Potential Buyers in your Home
By Orchards Estates on 7th Aug 2017,Strangers in YOUR House – Potential Buyers in your Home Putting your home up for sale means for a period of time you’ll have to live differently....

How to clean your home ready for a new start in six simple steps
By Orchards Estates on 22nd Jul 2017,How to clean your home ready for a new start in six simple steps...

Rightmove identifies the best local agent
By Orchards Estates on 10th Jul 2017,Rightmove data shows best estate agent in South Somerset...

Too Hot to Handle?
Too Hot to Handle, moving home in the summer...

The general Election and finding a property
By Orchards Estates on 5th Jun 2017,How will he general election affect moving home...

A Moving Experience – Our Checklist
By Orchards Estates on 30th May 2017,Checklist for moving home in South Somerset...

How we handle the Three D’s – Death, Divorce & Debt
By Orchards Estates on 22nd Apr 2017,how we handle the Three D's - death debt divorce...

What buyers and tenants are looking for in properties in South Somerset
By Orchards Estates on 8th Apr 2017,What buyers and tenants are looking for in a property in South Somerset...

Small Details - Big Picture
By Orchards Estates on 11th Mar 2017,How the small detail scan affect the bigger picture when selling your home...

Chain reaction: take the stress out of buying and selling
By Orchards Estates on 6th Mar 2017,Chain Reaction - dealing with chains when moving home...

Latest House Price information from across the country
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Mar 2017,Looking at prices across the UK for houses by region...

Make your little ones part of the big move
By Orchards Estates on 25th Feb 2017,Make your little ones part of the big move - moving home with children and getting a house valuation...
Valentines Day
By Orchards Estates on 14th Feb 2017,
Choose a legal Eagle not a turkey
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Jan 2017,How to choose a solicitor...

Time to De Clutter
By Orchards Estates on 14th Jan 2017,Less is more so kill the Clutter...

Boxing Day Browser
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Dec 2016,property valuation and viewings increase over the xmas period...