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...
Creating bathroom bliss
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Nov 2018,Crispy morning dog walks in the frost, chilly evenings around bonfires with mulled cider in hand, under clear autumnal skies; it's all very beautiful down...

Story-telling and its value to your home
By Orchards Estates on 29th Oct 2018,"The history of the home can make a significant difference to the right buyer. They are being a significant piece of history and they often appreciate

Best Estate Agent Guide winners
By Orchards Estates on 18th Oct 2018,Thrilled to have been assessed this year by The Property Academy and Rightmove as Excellent and Exceptional in Sales & Lettings....

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...

Ask the expert - Q: We’ve decided that we want to move but....
By Orchards Estates on 5th Aug 2018,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...
Selling a House with Tenants
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Jul 2018,With so many changes to the laws and legislation around rental properties, many landlords are feeling the pinch and exiting the market. Selling your...
If I switch agents do I have to pay two fees?
By Orchards Estates on 21st Jul 2018,Q. If I switch agents, can the first one still claim a fee if my home is sold by the new agent to a buyer he originally introduced?...
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...

Home improvements cost more than the value they add
By Orchards Estates on 26th Jun 2018,Many home improvements can cost more than the value they add according to new research by buying agent Henry Pryor and GoCompare Home insurance....