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Blog: Valuation

Ask the Experts - What on earth is

Ask the Experts - What on earth is "link-detached"?

By Orchards Estates on 24th Apr 2022, 9 months ago

Q.        I seem to remember that properties used to be described as detached, semi-detached, or terraced. Now you get “link-detached” and even...

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"Ask The Expert" - Should I sell first or find first?

By Orchards Estates on 17th Apr 2022, 9 months ago

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...

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Chain reaction: take the stress out of buying and selling

Chain reaction: take the stress out of buying and selling

By Orchards Estates on 16th Aug 2021, 1 year ago

I was recently asked what was the biggest property chain I’ve found myself working in? Time ago, our office had a chain with 14 properties involved....

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Small Details - Big Picture

Small Details - Big Picture

By Orchards Estates on 19th Jul 2021, 1 year ago

How the small detail scan affect the bigger picture when selling your home...

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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 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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Ask the expert - Q: We’ve decided that we want to move but....

Ask the expert - Q: We’ve decided that we want to move but....

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

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...

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If I switch agents do I have to pay two fees?

If I switch agents do I have to pay two fees?

By Orchards Estates on 21st Jul 2018, 4 years ago

Q.         If I switch agents, can the first one still claim a fee if my home is sold by the new agent to a buyer he originally introduced?...

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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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Overpricing - how much does it cost sellers

Overpricing - how much does it cost sellers

By Orchards Estates on 7th Jul 2018, 4 years ago

  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...

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Ask the experts - Why did my three valuations differ so much?

Ask the experts - Why did my three valuations differ so much?

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

Valuing property is not – and can never be - an exact science. The simple fact is that your home is not necessarily worth what any estate agent says it...

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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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I’m not Willy Wonka and Orchards Estates isn’t a chocolate factory

I’m not Willy Wonka and Orchards Estates isn’t a chocolate factory

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

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...

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Insiders Guide Part 4 - How to choose an Estate Agent  - Top Tips 4

Insiders Guide Part 4 - How to choose an Estate Agent - Top Tips 4

How to avoid the pitfalls and tricks of the trade when choosing an estate agent. In this episode we look at when and where buyers are looking for your...

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Rightmove identifies the best local agent

Rightmove identifies the best local agent

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

Rightmove data shows best estate agent in South Somerset...

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Five top tips in getting your property ready to sell for a great price

Five top tips in getting your property ready to sell for a great price

five top tips for getting you property ready to sell for a great price...

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May 17 Property Market Report - “Up, Down or Sideways”

May 17 Property Market Report - “Up, Down or Sideways”

By Orchards Estates on 31st May 2017, 5 years ago

Monthly property Market report for May 2107...

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This is a Public Service Announcement for South Somerset

This is a Public Service Announcement for South Somerset

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

Property valuation advice - Public Service Announcement...

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How we handle the Three D’s – Death, Divorce & Debt

How we handle the Three D’s – Death, Divorce & Debt

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

how we handle the Three D's - death debt divorce...

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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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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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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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A little look at Merriott

A little look at Merriott

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

Merriott a lovely local village...

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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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Excellent service

Excellent service

By Orchards Estates on 15th Feb 2017, 5 years ago

Excellent service review and testimonial from client...

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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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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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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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