The importance of choosing an agent who does their own viewings
By Orchards Estates on 19th Aug 2019,Most good estate agents prefer to handle viewings themselves. Now, this might sound a bit counter-intuitive - after all, you know your home better than...
The perils of using a cheap agent or falling for special offers
By Orchards Estates on 5th Aug 2019,A question we often get asked by vendors is ‘I’ve had three agents round to value my house. Why do their fees vary so much?’ This question really...
Have you got your finances in order?
By Orchards Estates on 15th Jul 2019,At Orchards Estates we work with an award winning Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) to ensure that you not only get a great mortgage, but that you...
Have you ever wondered what estate agents do?
By Orchards Estates on 17th Jun 2019,Wouldn’t I be better off selling my house myself, rather than using an estate agent? Technically yes, in monetary terms, you’d be saving the estate...
Where do we even start?
By Orchards Estates on 13th May 2019,It sounds as though you need to de-clutter, and there are two main reasons for this – firstly, to make your home as tidy and presentable as possible for...
Black Friday Offer - Sell your Home for Free!
By Orchards Estates on 19th Nov 2018,Terms and Conditions for the Facebook competition 1. Marketing plan to be agreed and followed. 2. The property must be instructed within 3 months of Black...
Autumn Property Checklist
By Orchards Estates on 12th Nov 2018,Autumn Property Maintenance Checklist With temperatures dropping further with every passing day, this is the time to check that your property is ready for...
I’m thinking of buying some land to build on. What’s your advice?
By Orchards Estates on 7th Nov 2018,Q. I’m thinking of buying some land to build on. What’s your advice? A. The best piece of advice where land is concerned is...
Creating bathroom bliss
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Nov 2018,Crispy morning dog walks in the frost, chilly evenings around bonfires with mulled cider in hand, under clear autumnal skies; it's all very beautiful down...
What really happened in the South Somerset housing market in October?
By Orchards Estates on 1st Nov 2018,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...