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...
The pros and cons of being a buy-to-let landlord
By Orchards Estates on 9th Oct 2022,Buy-to-let property is often seen as an attractive way of accumulating wealth or as an alternative option to a pension. However, while purchasing...
"Ask The Expert" - Should I sell first or find first?
By Orchards Estates on 17th Apr 2022,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...
Before you reduce your price
By Orchards Estates on 27th Mar 2022,Struggling to sell? Reducing your asking price is not always the best answer. Sellers often find being on the market and not selling after a few months...
Ask the Experts - Some alterations were made to my house a few years ago
Q. Some alterations were made to my house a few years ago and, now I’m looking to sell it I understand there could be a problem due to lack...
Should I accept the first offeron my house?
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Jan 2022,ASK THE EXPERT Q. I only put my house on the market a few days ago and I’ve already had an offer. I am tempted to wait for a better one,...
Should I buy or should I rent?
By Orchards Estates on 22nd Nov 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...
Black Mould: How to Prevent It and What to Do About It
By Orchards Estates on 1st Nov 2021,There are lots of lovely things about this time of year: snuggly jumpers, cosy woodburners, and holiday season planning. For home owner and renters though,...
How do you get your home photo-ready?
By Orchards Estates on 27th Sep 2021,How do you get your home photo-ready?...
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....