
Shower power versus bathtub bliss
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Aug 2021,Shower power versus bathtub bliss Imagine a world without baths – it’s easy if you try. (Wasn’t that a John Lennon lyric?). A footballer being sent...

The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home
By Orchards Estates on 26th Jul 2021,A recipe for success: smarten up your kitchen. During the many years I’ve been an estate agent I’ve seen plenty of buyers fall head over heels...

Small Details - Big Picture
By Orchards Estates on 19th Jul 2021,How the small detail scan affect the bigger picture when selling your home...

It was like a Pig Sty!
By Orchards Estates on 12th Jul 2021,“It was like a pig sty” The headline for this blog isn’t an announcement that we’ve moved into selling farms or rural properties. And it isn’t a...

The reasons behind estate agents recommending particular solicitors
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Sep 2019,These days it doesn’t really matter where your solicitor or conveyancer is based and with the use of the internet you may not ever meet your solicitor....

Have you got your finances in order?
By Orchards Estates on 15th Jul 2019,At Orchards Estates we work with an award winning Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) to ensure that you not only get a great mortgage, but that you...

Have you ever wondered what estate agents do?
By Orchards Estates on 17th Jun 2019,Wouldn’t I be better off selling my house myself, rather than using an estate agent? Technically yes, in monetary terms, you’d be saving the estate...

Norton sub Hamdon and West Chinnock Primary Schools Federation
By Orchards Estates on 26th Nov 2018,We went along to West Chinnock C of E Primary School and Norton-sub-Hamdon Primary School to find out a little bit more about the pupils and staff and why...

What really happened in the South Somerset housing market in October?
By Orchards Estates on 1st Nov 2018,What really happened in the South Somerset housing market in October? Welcome to this month's local property report where we tell you exactly what is...

Keeping your dog safe during fireworks season
With fireworks filling our skies for Bonfire Night, Diwali and New Year’s Eve soon after, it can be a stressful time for dogs that don’t like loud...