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Blog: Somerset

December 2022 Market Report for South Somerset

December 2022 Market Report for South Somerset

By Orchards Estates on 1st Jan 2023, 3 weeks ago

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...

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Buying Versus Renting A Home…That Old Debate

Buying Versus Renting A Home…That Old Debate

By Orchards Estates on 6th Sep 2021, 1 year ago

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...

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A Moving Experience – Our Checklist

A Moving Experience – Our Checklist

By Orchards Estates on 30th Aug 2021, 1 year ago

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....

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Choose a legal Eagle not a turkey

Choose a legal Eagle not a turkey

By Orchards Estates on 9th Aug 2021, 1 year ago

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...

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The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home

The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home

By Orchards Estates on 26th Jul 2021, 1 year ago

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...

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It was like a Pig Sty!

It was like a Pig Sty!

By Orchards Estates on 12th Jul 2021, 1 year ago

“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...

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How to choose the right estate agent in South Somerset

How to choose the right estate agent in South Somerset

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

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Time to Declutter

Time to Declutter

By Orchards Estates on 21st Jun 2021, 1 year ago

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...

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What really happened in the South Somerset housing market in September?

What really happened in the South Somerset housing market in September?

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

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What really happened in the South Somerset housing market in August?

What really happened in the South Somerset housing market in August?

By Orchards Estates on 31st Aug 2018, 4 years ago

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...

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How can I catch the Autumn Rush?

How can I catch the Autumn Rush?

By Orchards Estates on 25th Aug 2018, 4 years ago

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...

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How to avoid nightmare tenants

How to avoid nightmare tenants

By Orchards Estates on 8th Aug 2018, 4 years ago

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...

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How many houses sold in South Somerset in July?

How many houses sold in South Somerset in July?

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...

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Ask The Expert - Can I takes plants and shrubs from the garden?

Ask The Expert - Can I takes plants and shrubs from the garden?

By Orchards Estates on 14th Jul 2018, 4 years ago

        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?...

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What really happened in the South Somerset housing market in June?

What really happened in the South Somerset housing market in June?

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...

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South Somerset's most expensive homes

South Somerset's most expensive homes

By Orchards Estates on 10th Jun 2018, 4 years ago

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

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Ask the Experts - We Need more space but love our house

Ask the Experts - We Need more space but love our house

By Orchards Estates on 2nd Jun 2018, 4 years ago

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...

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Would you like to save £30,000?

Would you like to save £30,000?

By Orchards Estates on 31st May 2018, 4 years ago

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

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The Friends of Ham Hill

By Orchards Estates on 30th May 2018, 4 years ago

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

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The industry reacts to the Spring Statement

The industry reacts to the Spring Statement

By Orchards Estates on 14th Mar 2018, 4 years ago

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

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ALL LANDLORDS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THESE CHANGES FOR 2018

ALL LANDLORDS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THESE CHANGES FOR 2018

By Orchards Estates on 19th Feb 2018, 4 years ago

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

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First-Time-Buyers Numbers Up 7.1% in 2017

First-Time-Buyers Numbers Up 7.1% in 2017

By Orchards Estates on 16th Feb 2018, 4 years ago

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

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Connecting people, their homes and trusted local traders

Connecting people, their homes and trusted local traders

By Orchards Estates on 9th Feb 2018, 4 years ago

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

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First-time buyer numbers at highest in 10 years!

First-time buyer numbers at highest in 10 years!

By Orchards Estates on 5th Feb 2018, 4 years ago

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

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January 2018 Market Comment

January 2018 Market Comment

By Orchards Estates on 30th Jan 2018, 4 years ago

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

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Don't risk being under-insured!

Don't risk being under-insured!

By Orchards Estates on 26th Jan 2018, 5 years ago

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

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“Mum and dad will pay for my home”, “don’t you buy stamps with stamp duty?”

“Mum and dad will pay for my home”, “don’t you buy stamps with stamp duty?”

By Orchards Estates on 19th Jan 2018, 5 years ago

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

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

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

By Orchards Estates on 9th Jan 2018, 5 years ago

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

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November saw an 11% increase in Buy To Let sales

November saw an 11% increase in Buy To Let sales

By Orchards Estates on 30th Dec 2017, 5 years ago

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

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December 2017 Market Comment

December 2017 Market Comment

By Orchards Estates on 22nd Dec 2017, 5 years ago

December 2017 Market Comment for Somerset properties...

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Where are the most Santa-welcoming homes in the UK?

Where are the most Santa-welcoming homes in the UK?

By Orchards Estates on 12th Dec 2017, 5 years ago

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

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The Awards keep rolling in for Orchards Estates

The Awards keep rolling in for Orchards Estates

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

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First-Time Buyer Deposits set to rise 57% over the next 10 years

First-Time Buyer Deposits set to rise 57% over the next 10 years

By Orchards Estates on 7th Dec 2017, 5 years ago

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

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Market Comment – November 2017 - South Somerset

Market Comment – November 2017 - South Somerset

By Orchards Estates on 28th Nov 2017, 5 years ago

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....

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

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

By Orchards Estates on 19th Oct 2017, 5 years ago

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

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Rightmove and Property Academy recognise the best agent in the UK,

Rightmove and Property Academy recognise the best agent in the UK,

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

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Bungalow shortage across the UK

Bungalow shortage across the UK

By Orchards Estates on 11th Oct 2017, 5 years ago

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...

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"A charming cottage in a lovely area"

By Orchards Estates on 10th Oct 2017, 5 years ago

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

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Orchards Estates recognised by Residential Landlord Association

Orchards Estates recognised by Residential Landlord Association

By Orchards Estates on 6th Oct 2017, 5 years ago

Orchards Estates recognised by Residential Landlord Association...

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What are my gas safety responsibilities as a landlord?

What are my gas safety responsibilities as a landlord?

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...

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Hamdon Community Arts Project Future Events

Hamdon Community Arts Project Future Events

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

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Orchards Entrepreneur Award

Orchards Entrepreneur Award

By Orchards Estates on 2nd Oct 2017, 5 years ago

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...

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Rightmove's Best in Country is local

Rightmove's Best in Country is local

By Orchards Estates on 26th Sep 2017, 5 years ago

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...

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How much does a sea view cost?

How much does a sea view cost?

By Orchards Estates on 9th Sep 2017, 5 years ago

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!...

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Market Comment - August 17  Whats happening in the property market this month

Market Comment - August 17 Whats happening in the property market this month

By Orchards Estates on 29th Aug 2017, 5 years ago

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

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What's in a name?

What's in a name?

By Orchards Estates on 26th Aug 2017, 5 years ago

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:...

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Understanding the Legal Stuff when it comes to selling your home AKA Conveyancin

Understanding the Legal Stuff when it comes to selling your home AKA Conveyancin

By Orchards Estates on 12th Aug 2017, 5 years ago

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

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WARNING! Up-front estate agency fees do not add up!

WARNING! Up-front estate agency fees do not add up!

The real cost of up front fees...

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Market Report - April 2017 - “The Market’s Picking Up”

Market Report - April 2017 - “The Market’s Picking Up”

By Orchards Estates on 25th Apr 2017, 5 years ago

Property Market update for South Somerset April 17...

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Rents Rise 19.6% since 2005! - How is the new tenant Tax going to impact rents?

Rents Rise 19.6% since 2005! - How is the new tenant Tax going to impact rents?

By Orchards Estates on 13th Apr 2017, 5 years ago

how rents have risen since 2005...

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What buyers and tenants are looking for in properties in South Somerset

What buyers and tenants are looking for in properties in South Somerset

By Orchards Estates on 8th Apr 2017, 5 years ago

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

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YEOVIL RENTS TO RISE QUICKER THAN YEOVIL PROPERTY PRICES IN NEXT 5 YEARS

YEOVIL RENTS TO RISE QUICKER THAN YEOVIL PROPERTY PRICES IN NEXT 5 YEARS

By Orchards Estates on 6th Apr 2017, 5 years ago

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

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A Real Life Case Study - how small changes can make a big difference

A Real Life Case Study - how small changes can make a big difference

By Orchards Estates on 3rd Apr 2017, 5 years ago

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

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Top 100 Estate agents - Orchards Ranked 11th

Top 100 Estate agents - Orchards Ranked 11th

By Orchards Estates on 23rd Mar 2017, 5 years ago

orchards top estate agent in the uk...

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Most trusted Agent  -supported by Rightmove

Most trusted Agent -supported by Rightmove

By Orchards Estates on 14th Mar 2017, 5 years ago

Rightmove rank orchards Estates most trusted agent...

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With 7,173 people in Private Rented Properties in Yeovil

With 7,173 people in Private Rented Properties in Yeovil

By Orchards Estates on 2nd Mar 2017, 5 years ago

investing in property in Yeovil buy to let...

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Latest House Price information from across the country

Latest House Price information from across the country

By Orchards Estates on 2nd Mar 2017, 5 years ago

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

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February Property Market Report

February Property Market Report

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

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Make your little ones part of the big move

Make your little ones part of the big move

By Orchards Estates on 25th Feb 2017, 5 years ago

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

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Spring London Property Exhibition

Spring London Property Exhibition

By Orchards Estates on 8th Feb 2017, 5 years ago

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

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January 2017 Monthly Market Report

January 2017 Monthly Market Report

By Orchards Estates on 27th Jan 2017, 6 years ago

Monthly property Market report for January 2107...

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Top 10 Estate Agents in the Country

Top 10 Estate Agents in the Country

By Orchards Estates on 26th Jan 2017, 6 years ago

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

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REAL ESTATE FIRM OF THE YEAR 2016 - Orchards Estates win another award

REAL ESTATE FIRM OF THE YEAR 2016 - Orchards Estates win another award

By Orchards Estates on 23rd Jan 2017, 6 years ago

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

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Crewkerne Ranger Football Club - Supporting our local Communities

Crewkerne Ranger Football Club - Supporting our local Communities

By Orchards Estates on 20th Jan 2017, 6 years ago

local football club supporting the community...

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Would you like a free holiday?

Would you like a free holiday?

By Orchards Estates on 19th Jan 2017, 6 years ago

Free prize draw for holiday with property valuation...

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Boxing Day Browser

Boxing Day Browser

By Orchards Estates on 23rd Dec 2016, 6 years ago

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

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Yeovil

Yeovil

By Orchards Estates on 8th Dec 2016, 6 years ago

Yeovil Area Guide...

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December Monthly Property Market Report

December Monthly Property Market Report

By Orchards Estates on 6th Dec 2016, 6 years ago

December Property Market Report...

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South Petherton

South Petherton

By Orchards Estates on 6th Dec 2016, 6 years ago

South Petherton Area Guide...

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Martock

Martock

By Orchards Estates on 3rd Dec 2016, 6 years ago

Martock Area Guide...

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Crewkerne

Crewkerne

By Orchards Estates on 2nd Dec 2016, 6 years ago

Crewkerne Area Guide...

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Ilminster

Ilminster

By Orchards Estates on 1st Dec 2016, 6 years ago

Ilminster Area Guide...

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