First time renters' guide
By Orchards Estates on 19th Feb 2023,Renting a property for the first time can seem daunting, but our quick guide will leave you feeling like a seasoned tenant in no time. Rent Rent will be...
Lettings agents are the matchmakers of the property world
By Orchards Estates on 12th Feb 2023,Just like relationships between people, the relationship we have with our homes goes through stages. First meeting is like the first viewing. Asking them...
The easiest way to avoid a deposit disaster
By Orchards Estates on 9th Jan 2022,It’s the situation every landlord and tenant dreads. An ongoing dispute over a deposit. It causes stress, is time consuming and can be expensive – for...
Identifying 3 common pests
By Orchards Estates on 18th Oct 2018,For an in-depth look at the 3 common pests that occupy the interior, exterior and interior/exterior areas of properties, read our identification guide...
How To Check If Your Deposit Is Protected
By Orchards Estates on 24th Sep 2018,Under the Housing Act 2004 (updated 6th April 2007) your landlord or the managing agent of your property has been legally obligated to protect a tenants...
Landlords: 1 October deadline is looming
By Orchards Estates on 21st Sep 2018,LANDLORDS Do you have tenancies in your portfolio that started before July 2018? All letting agents (and some landlords) will be aware that BEFORE the...
Deposit disasters – oil tanks
By Orchards Estates on 6th Sep 2018,A recent case brought to adjudication by a landlord claimed £220 for replacement of heating oil. A photograph of the tank’s interior at the beginning of...
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...
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...
How to get a premium price for your buy to let
By Orchards Estates on 25th May 2018,The tenants looking for these specific requirements are willing on average to pay a premium to have the right things for their lifestyle. It also means...