7 things landlords must do
By Orchards Estates on 16th Apr 2023,Being a landlord in the UK can be both financially rewarding and personally fulfilling. It does, however, come with a special set of unique challenges and...
How much rent should you charge for your property?
By Orchards Estates on 8th Jan 2023,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...
Ask the Experts - What on earth is "link-detached"?
By Orchards Estates on 24th Apr 2022,Q. I seem to remember that properties used to be described as detached, semi-detached, or terraced. Now you get “link-detached” and even...
"Ask The Expert" - Should I sell first or find first?
By Orchards Estates on 17th Apr 2022,Q: We’ve decided that we want to move but our friends are giving us differing advice… should we put our house up for sale before we start looking for...
Ask the Experts - Some alterations were made to my house a few years ago
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...
"Mum and dad will pay for my home" "Dont you buy stamps with stamp duty?"
By Orchards Estates on 19th Dec 2021,Common misconceptions amongst young people and purchasing a home. Halifax have recently found that many young adults have interesting – and worrying –...
How to choose the right estate agent for you
By Orchards Estates on 15th Nov 2021,Q) I’m selling a house for the first time and need to choose an estate agent. What do I need to ask, how do I differentiate them and how much trust...
Black Mould: How to Prevent It and What to Do About It
By Orchards Estates on 1st Nov 2021,There are lots of lovely things about this time of year: snuggly jumpers, cosy woodburners, and holiday season planning. For home owner and renters though,...
How do I make an offer, and get it accepted?
By Orchards Estates on 25th Oct 2021,So you’ve walked round approximately 10 houses and, much like when you were dating, finally met ‘The One’. Now comes the nerve-wracking part: offer,...
How do you get your home photo-ready?
By Orchards Estates on 27th Sep 2021,How do you get your home photo-ready?...