Blog: Property

New Year’s resolutions are still fresh in the air. This focus on improving and changing our lives in the new year inevitably leads to the lettings market...

Q.        I seem to remember that properties used to be described as detached, semi-detached, or terraced. Now you get “link-detached” and even...

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...

How can I add value to my home? Even the most talented estate agent can’t predict the value of your home in 5 or 10 years’ time. Without adding to the...

Q.        We have seen a 1900-ish property, which would be perfect for us, except that it smells of damp. It is empty but we’re told that the...

The issue of house prices is a hot topic and close to every homeowner’s heart. Everyone has their opinion, but even that of experienced estate agents is...

A new survey conducted by home developer, Strata, which quizzed over 2,000 children aged between 3 – 11 has revealed some pretty great ideas. The quiz...

Tis the season to be jolly but is it the season to sell your home? The answer in the simplest terms is YES! Since 2014, there has been an increase of...

Tis the season to be jolly but is it the season to sell your home? The answer in the simplest terms is YES! Since 2014, there has been an increase of...

Properties in South Somerset had an overall average price of £313,587 over the last year. The majority of sales in South Somerset during the last year...

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,...

South Somerset Property Market Review – September 2021 Welcome to this month’s property market review for South Somerset. With the nights slowly...

How do you get your home photo-ready?...

The leaves are turning on the trees and we’re starting to think about snuggly jumpers and warm fires. What does your home need to ensure it is ready for...

Why would someone write an article on buying versus renting a home? What’s in it for the author of the article? Why would you read one? What is it you...

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...

I was recently asked what was the biggest property chain I’ve found myself working in? Time ago, our office had a chain with 14 properties involved....

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...

How the small detail scan affect the bigger picture when selling your home...

“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...

​​​​​​​Deciding which agent you are going to instruct to sell your property is also a crucial decision. Get it right and the moving process...

Autumn Property Maintenance Checklist With temperatures dropping further with every passing day, this is the time to check that your property is ready for...

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...

Very much so. Traditionally, of course, this rather depended on what you were trying to sell. Here in the UK, auction always tended to be reserved for...

Other agents are having to shut up shop as they can't sell homes. Not Orchards!...

There is little else more quintessentially British than the chocolate box cottage. Bringing up idyllic images...

Yeovil                    96      Properties  (17 were detached) Martock                 7       Properties ...

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...

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...

Have you ever fancied recreating your own 'Homes Under the Hammer'?  Situated on the edge of...

Welcome to this month's local property report where we tell you exactly what is happening in the local property market.  Open the national newspapers...

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...

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...

How many houses sold in South Somerset in July? In June 2018, 177 properties sold ( SSTC ) in South Somerset.  Can you believe, this is just 18 less than...

        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?...

  I have just had my house valued but I think it is worth more than the agent suggested. Is there anything wrong with testing the market by putting it up...

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?...

Valuing property is not – and can never be - an exact science. The simple fact is that your home is not necessarily worth what any estate agent says it...

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...

In South Somerset there were 50 homes over £1m sold since 2007, with the most expensive sold for £3,050,000. Here...

Q.        Do issues over boundaries often cause problems? A.         Not all that often, actually. But by their very nature, if and when...

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...

Yes, there is. The Prescription Act of 1832 introduced the easement of Ancient Lights in English law. The easement basically said that if someone had been...

How to get your property ready for selling so you achieve the highest possible price with the minimum amount of hassle....

What are my responsibilities as a landlord? In the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Government have instated a raft of new changes in order to...

What is a cash buyer? It turns out that my ‘cash buyer’ actually has a property to sell. How can this sort of thing happen, and what can I do?...

It is 50 years since the first decimalised coins hit the high street of the UK, and five years since the Land Registry first starting recording details of...

In a word, no. Interestingly, statistics reveal that of the 7,430 people who moved into South Somerset between mid-2015 and mid-2016, only 520 came from...

Our late spring Westcountry exhibition held in conjunction with Lawson and Daughters in Fulham London was a great success The area was was lively and...

The latest data and analysis from independent home buyer, Quick Move Now, has revealed that the number of house sales falling through before completion is...

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...

Winter may not be behind us yet, but, as far as the property market is concerned, spring is definitely in the air!...

Somerset first-time-buyers are getting onto the UK's property ladder with ease....

Is the property market up or is down? This month, more than ever, the answer depends on who you speak to....

Common misconceptions amongst young people and purchasing a home in Somerset....

Could adding rent payments to credit scores help tenants become future buyers in Somerset?...

Buy-to-let sales are on the rise, what does this mean for Somerset landlords?...

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...

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...

First-time buyers deposit look to rise by 57% over the next 10 years in Yeovil and South Somerset...

October saw new record highs in people releasing their equity, despite the wider UK housing market continuing to face housing issues....

This November has seen both an increase in interest rates and the abolition of SDLT (Stamp Duty) for first time buyers up to £300,000....

Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced the removal of SDLT (Stamp Duty) on all sales to first time buyers under £300,000 in his autumn...

The Chancellor Philip Hammond saved the best bit in his Autumn Budget to last when it came to the property market in South Somerset, including, Yeovil,...

Rightmove and property academy recognise the best UK estate agent...

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has just announced a rise in the Bank of England base rate of 0.25% - the first increase in over a...

There is a very different vibe to the property market from last month...

Why clutter can cost you thousands and what to do about it in three steps...

Rightmove and property academy recognise the best UK estate agent...

Here's to our girls and the strong women they grew in to!...

Our Lettings Team work tirelessly to keep tenants and properties safe. They also offer free impartial portfolio assessments so ensure you are maximising...

October is National Home Security Month and is a good time to consider your property's safety....

Orchards Estates recognised by Residential Landlord Association...

Did you miss Gas Safety Week in September? Do you know your responsibilities as a landlord? Here are six simple steps to help keep your tenants safe and...

Exchanges are up 15.2% compared to the same period last year, suggesting that the unpredictable market that emerged in the wake of the Brexit vote is...

The release of the latest iPhone handset brings with it the hefty price tag of around £1300 and for those keen early adopters, a likely long queue in the...

From the early 1700s, the English coastline became popular to visit for “medicinal dips”. King George III in 1789 even went skinny-dipping in Weymouth!...

Last year marked what would have been the 100th birthday of the World’s No 1 storyteller – Roald Dahl. The man was a genius, with an imagination...

How to avoid the pitfalls and tricks of the trade when choosing an estate agent. In this episode we look at when and where buyers are looking for your...

August is a tricky time to comment on the property market....

The top 50 most popular house names in the UK have been announced following research by the Royal Mail. Here are the top 5 house names in the UK in 2017:...

how to sell your property...

How to clean your home ready for a new start in six simple steps...

Rightmove data shows best estate agent in South Somerset...

Why choose an independent estate and letting agent...

Monthly Property Market report - June 17 - South Somerset...

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

five top tips for getting you property ready to sell for a great price...

What do i really get when its cheap? #conmisery...

How will he general election affect moving home...

Monthly property Market report for May 2107...

Estate Agent Jargon Buster...

Orchards Estates strengthen focus in Ilminster...

Most expensive Dog kennel and the property market...

Property valuation advice - Public Service Announcement...

Property Market update for South Somerset April 17...

how we handle the Three D's - death debt divorce...

Distinctive property across the West country 2017...

Mathew from Orchards Estates presented with an award at local business group...

What buyers and tenants are looking for in a property in South Somerset...

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

Case study of making small changes to a garden for marketing a property in Yeovil...

Property Market update for South Somerset...

Five star customer review for Orchards Estates...

Why professional property photos are essential...

Is a yeovil generation trapped renting a property...

National Publications Properties Wanted...

Android is about to overtake windows...

Crisis in the housing market ignored in the 2017 Budget...

investing in property in Yeovil buy to let...

Looking at prices across the UK for houses by region...

Review of the housing and property market for February 2017...

Merriott a lovely local village...

Make your little ones part of the big move - moving home with children and getting a house valuation...

Recent meeting with HRH Prince Charles at Stoke Sub Hamdon...

Excellent service review and testimonial from client...

Monthly property Market report for January 2107...

National Award for top Estate & letting agent....

Free prize draw for holiday with property valuation...

Get a property Valuation in West Somerset & Exmoor...

property valuation and viewings increase over the xmas period...

December Property Market Report...