
Ask the Experts - What on earth is "link-detached"?
By Orchards Estates on 24th Apr 2022,Q. I seem to remember that properties used to be described as detached, semi-detached, or terraced. Now you get “link-detached” and even...

"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...

Chain reaction: take the stress out of buying and selling
By Orchards Estates on 16th Aug 2021,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....

Small Details - Big Picture
By Orchards Estates on 19th Jul 2021,How the small detail scan affect the bigger picture when selling your home...

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 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...

Ask the expert - Q: We’ve decided that we want to move but....
By Orchards Estates on 5th Aug 2018,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...

If I switch agents do I have to pay two fees?
By Orchards Estates on 21st Jul 2018,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?...

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?...

Overpricing - how much does it cost sellers
By Orchards Estates on 7th Jul 2018,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...

Ask the experts - Why did my three valuations differ so much?
By Orchards Estates on 16th Jun 2018,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...

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....

I’m not Willy Wonka and Orchards Estates isn’t a chocolate factory
By Orchards Estates on 9th Sep 2017,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 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...

Rightmove identifies the best local agent
By Orchards Estates on 10th Jul 2017,Rightmove data shows best estate agent in South Somerset...

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...

May 17 Property Market Report - “Up, Down or Sideways”
By Orchards Estates on 31st May 2017,Monthly property Market report for May 2107...

This is a Public Service Announcement for South Somerset
By Orchards Estates on 3rd May 2017,Property valuation advice - Public Service Announcement...

How we handle the Three D’s – Death, Divorce & Debt
By Orchards Estates on 22nd Apr 2017,how we handle the Three D's - death debt divorce...

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...

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...

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...

A little look at Merriott
By Orchards Estates on 26th Feb 2017,Merriott a lovely local village...

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...

Excellent service
By Orchards Estates on 15th Feb 2017,Excellent service review and testimonial from client...

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....

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...

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