
December 2022 Market Report for South Somerset
By Orchards Estates on 1st Jan 2023,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...

Buying Versus Renting A Home…That Old Debate
By Orchards Estates on 6th Sep 2021,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...

A Moving Experience – Our Checklist
By Orchards Estates on 30th Aug 2021,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
By Orchards Estates on 9th Aug 2021,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...

The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home
By Orchards Estates on 26th Jul 2021,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!
By Orchards Estates on 12th Jul 2021,“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...

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...

Time to Declutter
By Orchards Estates on 21st Jun 2021,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...

What really happened in the South Somerset housing market in September?
Yeovil 96 Properties (17 were detached) Martock 7 Properties ...

What really happened in the South Somerset housing market in August?
By Orchards Estates on 31st Aug 2018,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...

How can I catch the Autumn Rush?
By Orchards Estates on 25th Aug 2018,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...

How to avoid nightmare tenants
By Orchards Estates on 8th Aug 2018,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?
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...

Ask The Expert - Can I takes plants and shrubs from the garden?
By Orchards Estates on 14th Jul 2018,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?...

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...

South Somerset's most expensive homes
By Orchards Estates on 10th Jun 2018,In South Somerset there were 50 homes over £1m sold since 2007, with the most expensive sold for £3,050,000. Here...

Ask the Experts - We Need more space but love our house
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Jun 2018,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...

Would you like to save £30,000?
By Orchards Estates on 31st May 2018,Within the last 12 months in South Somerset, a startling trend has been appearing, costing homeowners potentially tens of thousands of pounds....
The Friends of Ham Hill
By Orchards Estates on 30th May 2018,Our roving reporter on the day, Elle Gilpin, met the Friends of Ham Hill volunteer...

The industry reacts to the Spring Statement
By Orchards Estates on 14th Mar 2018,Industry reactions to the Spring Statement. What does this mean for South Somerset?...

ALL LANDLORDS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THESE CHANGES FOR 2018
By Orchards Estates on 19th Feb 2018,ALL LANDLORDS IN SOUTH SOMERSET SHOULD BE AWARE OF THESE CHANGES FOR 2018...

First-Time-Buyers Numbers Up 7.1% in 2017
By Orchards Estates on 16th Feb 2018,Somerset first-time-buyers are part of the overall rise in the property market...

Connecting people, their homes and trusted local traders
By Orchards Estates on 9th Feb 2018,Connecting people and their homes to local trusted traders in Somerset...

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....

Don't risk being under-insured!
By Orchards Estates on 26th Jan 2018,What are the risk of Somerset homeowners being under-insured?...

“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?...

December 2017 Market Comment
By Orchards Estates on 22nd Dec 2017,December 2017 Market Comment for Somerset properties...

Where are the most Santa-welcoming homes in the UK?
By Orchards Estates on 12th Dec 2017,Will Santa deliver presents to occupants in South Somerset? And how easy will it be for him to his team?...

The Awards keep rolling in for Orchards Estates
South Somerset estate agent, Orchards Estates claim another award to their growing collection of trophies...

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...

Market Comment – November 2017 - South Somerset
By Orchards Estates on 28th Nov 2017,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
By Orchards Estates on 19th Oct 2017,Why clutter can cost you thousands and what to do about it in three steps...

Rightmove and Property Academy recognise the best agent in the UK,
Rightmove and property academy recognise the best UK estate agent...

Bungalow shortage across the UK
By Orchards Estates on 11th Oct 2017,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...

"A charming cottage in a lovely area"
By Orchards Estates on 10th Oct 2017,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
By Orchards Estates on 6th Oct 2017,Orchards Estates recognised by Residential Landlord Association...

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...

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

Orchards Entrepreneur Award
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Oct 2017,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...

Rightmove's Best in Country is local
By Orchards Estates on 26th Sep 2017,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...

How much does a sea view cost?
By Orchards Estates on 9th Sep 2017,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!...

Market Comment - August 17 Whats happening in the property market this month
By Orchards Estates on 29th Aug 2017,August is a tricky time to comment on the property market....

What's in a name?
By Orchards Estates on 26th Aug 2017,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 selling your home AKA Conveyancin
By Orchards Estates on 12th Aug 2017,Understanding the legal stuff when it comes to moving home...

WARNING! Up-front estate agency fees do not add up!
The real cost of up front fees...

Market Report - April 2017 - “The Market’s Picking Up”
By Orchards Estates on 25th Apr 2017,Property Market update for South Somerset April 17...

Rents Rise 19.6% since 2005! - How is the new tenant Tax going to impact rents?
By Orchards Estates on 13th Apr 2017,how rents have risen since 2005...

What buyers and tenants are looking for in properties in South Somerset
By Orchards Estates on 8th Apr 2017,What buyers and tenants are looking for in a property in South Somerset...

YEOVIL RENTS TO RISE QUICKER THAN YEOVIL PROPERTY PRICES IN NEXT 5 YEARS
By Orchards Estates on 6th Apr 2017,Yeovil rents to Rise quicker than house prices in next 5 years...

A Real Life Case Study - how small changes can make a big difference
By Orchards Estates on 3rd Apr 2017,Case study of making small changes to a garden for marketing a property in Yeovil...

Top 100 Estate agents - Orchards Ranked 11th
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Mar 2017,orchards top estate agent in the uk...

Most trusted Agent -supported by Rightmove
By Orchards Estates on 14th Mar 2017,Rightmove rank orchards Estates most trusted agent...

With 7,173 people in Private Rented Properties in Yeovil
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Mar 2017,investing in property in Yeovil buy to let...

Latest House Price information from across the country
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Mar 2017,Looking at prices across the UK for houses by region...

February Property Market Report
Review of the housing and property market for February 2017...

Make your little ones part of the big move
By Orchards Estates on 25th Feb 2017,Make your little ones part of the big move - moving home with children and getting a house valuation...

Spring London Property Exhibition
By Orchards Estates on 8th Feb 2017,London property Exhibition Spring 2017 entries now being taken...

January 2017 Monthly Market Report
By Orchards Estates on 27th Jan 2017,Monthly property Market report for January 2107...

Top 10 Estate Agents in the Country
By Orchards Estates on 26th Jan 2017,Zoopla rate Orchards Estates top 10 Estate Agent in UK...

REAL ESTATE FIRM OF THE YEAR 2016 - Orchards Estates win another award
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Jan 2017,National Award for top Estate & letting agent....

Crewkerne Ranger Football Club - Supporting our local Communities
By Orchards Estates on 20th Jan 2017,local football club supporting the community...

Would you like a free holiday?
By Orchards Estates on 19th Jan 2017,Free prize draw for holiday with property valuation...

Boxing Day Browser
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Dec 2016,property valuation and viewings increase over the xmas period...

Yeovil
By Orchards Estates on 8th Dec 2016,Yeovil Area Guide...

December Monthly Property Market Report
By Orchards Estates on 6th Dec 2016,December Property Market Report...

South Petherton
By Orchards Estates on 6th Dec 2016,South Petherton Area Guide...

Martock
By Orchards Estates on 3rd Dec 2016,Martock Area Guide...

Crewkerne
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Dec 2016,Crewkerne Area Guide...

Ilminster
By Orchards Estates on 1st Dec 2016,Ilminster Area Guide...