National fall through rate at a record high
By Orchards Estates on 9th Apr 2018,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...
Are Landlords aware of how much legislation has changed recently?
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Mar 2018,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
First-time buyer numbers at highest in 10 years!
By Orchards Estates on 5th Feb 2018,Somerset first-time-buyers are getting onto the UK's property ladder with ease....
January 2018 Market Comment
By Orchards Estates on 30th Jan 2018,Is the property market up or is down? This month, more than ever, the answer depends on who you speak to....
“Mum and dad will pay for my home”, “don’t you buy stamps with stamp duty?”
By Orchards Estates on 19th Jan 2018,Common misconceptions amongst young people and purchasing a home in Somerset....
Could adding rent payments to credit scores help tenants become future buyers?
By Orchards Estates on 9th Jan 2018,Could adding rent payments to credit scores help tenants become future buyers in Somerset?...
November saw an 11% increase in Buy To Let sales
By Orchards Estates on 30th Dec 2017,Buy-to-let sales are on the rise, what does this mean for Somerset landlords?...
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...
First-Time Buyer Deposits set to rise 57% over the next 10 years
By Orchards Estates on 7th Dec 2017,First-time buyers deposit look to rise by 57% over the next 10 years in Yeovil and South Somerset...