Blog: Somerset

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...

When you are moving home there is so much to remember. Once you’ve exchanged contracts there are still a lot of things to think about and to prepare....

Choose a legal Eagle not a Turkey At Orchards Estates we know when you’ve made up your mind to sell your property it’s a time to make the right...

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...

“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...

Less is more so kill the clutter. If you put your hand onto a hot stove you would not be surprised to burn it. ‘That’s obvious!’, I hear you cry. And...

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

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...

Q. 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...

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...

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?...

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...

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

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...

Within the last 12 months in South Somerset, a startling trend has been appearing, costing homeowners potentially tens of thousands of pounds....

Our roving reporter on the day, Elle Gilpin, met the Friends of Ham Hill volunteer...

Industry reactions to the Spring Statement. What does this mean for South Somerset?...

What are the top 10 dream home features for children?...

Purchasing a home as a single buyer in Somerset...

ALL LANDLORDS IN SOUTH SOMERSET SHOULD BE AWARE OF THESE CHANGES FOR 2018...

Somerset first-time-buyers are part of the overall rise in the property market...

Connecting people and their homes to local trusted traders in Somerset...

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....

What are the risk of Somerset homeowners being under-insured?...

How to choose the right estate agent in Somerset to sell your home....

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?...

Top tips to help you prepare your Somerset home for sale in 2018...

Famous Christmas movies and iconic properties...

December 2017 Market Comment for Somerset properties...

Tis the season to be jolly but is it the season to sell your home in Somerset? The answer in the simplest terms is YES!...

Will Santa deliver presents to occupants in South Somerset? And how easy will it be for him to his team?...

South Somerset estate agent, Orchards Estates claim another award to their growing collection of trophies...

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

A friendly guide to downsizing your home with help and advice from Orchards Estates in South Somerset...

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....

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...

looking for bungalows, Thomas McDermott specialises in this style of property. 60% of the properties he brings to the market sell before they ever reach...

Named after an Estate Shepherd, the cottage is constructed of golden hamstone, characteristic of the area and quarried from nearby Ham Hill. The thatched...

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...

Hamdon Community Arts Project Future Events Stoke sub Hamdon October November December...

Getting your home ready for the photographer is a very important part of the marketing process. One of the key aims is to de-personalise it....

Applications for South Somerset's answer to Dragon's Den are now open! If you have a new business or business idea you think could be great, apply by...

Over 25,000 estate and lettings agency branches have been assessed by Rightmove to create the Best Estate Agent Guide, designed to help you to choose an...

Many people move to the countryside to get a better quality of life and part of that is removing themselves from the hustle and bustle. The effects of...

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,...

There are certain elements to your home that we do know can certainly add value or at least ensure a quick sale....

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!...

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:...

Understanding the legal stuff when it comes to moving home...

The real cost of up front fees...

Property Market update for South Somerset April 17...

how rents have risen since 2005...

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...

orchards top estate agent in the uk...

Rightmove rank orchards Estates most trusted agent...

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...

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

London property Exhibition Spring 2017 entries now being taken...

Monthly property Market report for January 2107...

Zoopla rate Orchards Estates top 10 Estate Agent in UK...

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

local football club supporting the community...

Free prize draw for holiday with property valuation...

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

Yeovil Area Guide...

December Property Market Report...

South Petherton Area Guide...

Martock Area Guide...

Crewkerne Area Guide...

Ilminster Area Guide...