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Being ready for tenant turnover is one of the most important components of maintaining a rental property as a landlord. Landlords must react quickly to...

The rising cost of living is squeezing everyone’s budgets, which means it is more important than ever for landlords to do everything they can to try to...

Moving home is one of the most stressful things you can do, and packing to move is the cause of a large proportion of that stress. But there are things you...

Everyone who is advertising their residential property for rent in the UK is required by law to commission an EPC. In Scotland, it is required that the EPC...

The rising cost of living has affected everyone. It is always in a landlord’s interest to help their tenants, wherever possible, be happy and content in...

Spring is in the air and many of us will be considering doing a spot of Spring cleaning to get our homes ready for Summer. A deep clean can help us to...

Do you have a property in Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke sub Hamdon, South Petherton and Yeovil that you would like to rent out? Renting out a property is a...

Moving home is one of the most exciting and stressful things you will do so it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the things that you need to do....

These are the top 10 things that homebuyers are prioritising in their property searches in 2023. Open plan living The versatility offered by open-plan...

Rising mortgage rates, increasing regulatory pressure to improve the EPC ratings of their rental properties and the prospect of paying increasing amounts...

Even in Winter you can make the most of your rental property's outdoor space and getting on top of small jobs now means that it will be ready for you to...

Rents for new lets rose steadily throughout 2022 with Zoopla revealing that there had been a 12.3% year-on-year rise for new lets in October. It was not...

With energy bills soaring, we are all looking for ways to stay warm without breaking the bank. Here are 10 tips for keeping those heating bills down while...

Managing your own rental property in Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke sub Hamdon, South Petherton and Yeovil is certainly possible but there are many advantages...

Do you want to give your property a makeover but are worried about the cost? Try these budget-friendly ideas to help make your property more desirable to...

Your rental property is one of the biggest financial commitments that you will ever make so it makes sense to make sure that you are doing everything you...

So you’ve tried selling off your unused items, have taken everything that doesn’t spark joy to the charity shop and yet you are still struggling to...

Choosing a letting agent to manage your property can seem like a difficult task. There are so many available and of course, they all say that they are the...

One of the highlights of ours work is getting to meet all of our clients' furry friends. Our pets give us unconditional love and companionship so naturally...

Studies have shown that most people have already chosen the letting agency they are going to use to let their property before the agent even sets foot in...

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...

How can I add value to my home? Even the most talented estate agent can’t predict the value of your home in 5 or 10 years’ time. Without adding to the...

Q.         I totally understand that professional photos walkthrough videos are important for selling my house, but do you recommend I do anything...

Q) I’m selling a house for the first time and need to choose an estate agent. What do I need to ask, how do I differentiate them and how much trust...

Properties in South Somerset had an overall average price of £313,587 over the last year. The majority of sales in South Somerset during the last year...

How do you get your home photo-ready?...

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...

Shower power versus bathtub bliss Imagine a world without baths – it’s easy if you try. (Wasn’t that a John Lennon lyric?). A footballer being sent...

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...

We all need a little oasis of calm. We can feel that it’s not something that’s financially achievable. With these six tips, you can create your own...

These days it doesn’t really matter where your solicitor or conveyancer is based and with the use of the internet you may not ever meet your solicitor....

We went along to West Chinnock C of E Primary School and Norton-sub-Hamdon Primary School to find out a little bit more about the pupils and staff and why...

What really happened in the South Somerset housing market in October? Welcome to this month's local property report where we tell you exactly what is...

"The history of the home can make a significant difference to the right buyer.  They are being a significant piece of history and they often appreciate...

Well done to Charlotte for making another happy customer!...

Other agents are having to shut up shop as they can't sell homes. Not Orchards!...

We popped along to Martock Gallery to find out what they think makes...

Castle Primary School have asked us to share their Open Day with you all. We have...

Norton sub Hamdon and West Chinnock Primary School Federation invited us to learn more about their schools and tell you about their Open Day....

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

As a landlord instructing a lettings agent, your biggest expectation should be peace of mind that your property is being properly managed. You want your...

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...

Orchards Estates were shocked and delighted to receive the award for Number Two Lettings Agent in the country AND the trophy for Best Sales Agent in the...

Have you ever fancied recreating your own 'Homes Under the Hammer'?  Situated on the edge of...

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...

With so many changes to the laws and legislation around rental properties, many landlords are feeling the pinch and exiting the market. Selling your...

        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?...

  I have just had my house valued but I think it is worth more than the agent suggested. Is there anything wrong with testing the market by putting it up...

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.         We have seen a house we really like, but apparently there is a family of bats living in the loft! How do we deal with that?...

how can you ensure you are attracting the highest quality tenants who are prepared to pay a premium price? Here are five simple ways that don’t break...

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....

If you have a buy-to-let property business in a limited company, the Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) is proposing some big changes that could increase...

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

Yes, there is. The Prescription Act of 1832 introduced the easement of Ancient Lights in English law. The easement basically said that if someone had been...

Live work invest: spotlight on Martock. Sara from The Flower Loft tells Elle what it is for her that makes Martock...

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...

How to get your property ready for selling so you achieve the highest possible price with the minimum amount of hassle....

Another great community event that we have been involved in and supported, ...

The latest data and analysis from independent home buyer, Quick Move Now, has revealed that the number of house sales falling through before completion is...

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

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

There is a very different vibe to the property market from last month...

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

Another great open home in the Villages today, this time in Stoford...

Looking to sell your home in Martock, South Petherton, Ilminster, Yeovil, Crewkerne or any of the south Somerset villages?...

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...

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...

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!...

Last year marked what would have been the 100th birthday of the World’s No 1 storyteller – Roald Dahl. The man was a genius, with an imagination...

Insiders Guide Part 2 - Choosing an Estate Agent - Hidden Costs...

how to chose the right estate agent...

norton and chiselborough flower show...

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

orchards Estates Balloon Race at stoke sub Hamdon May Fayre...

Stoke sub Hamdon May Fayre...

how will the general election affect the housing market...

Why professional property photos are essential...

orchards top estate agent in the uk...

National Garden Scheme Interview...

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...

Recent meeting with HRH Prince Charles at Stoke Sub Hamdon...

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....

Free prize draw for holiday with property valuation...

Get a property Valuation in West Somerset & Exmoor...

Community work in south somerset...

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

December Property Market Report...

South Petherton Area Guide...

Martock Area Guide...

Crewkerne Area Guide...