Renovation opportunity
By Orchards Estates on 17th Sep 2018,Have you ever fancied recreating your own 'Homes Under the Hammer'? Situated on the edge of...
Deposit disasters – oil tanks
By Orchards Estates on 6th Sep 2018,A recent case brought to adjudication by a landlord claimed £220 for replacement of heating oil. A photograph of the tank’s interior at the beginning of...
What really happened in the South Somerset housing market in August?
By Orchards Estates on 31st Aug 2018,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...
What can you do if facing garden-related a dispute with a neighbour?
By Orchards Estates on 29th Aug 2018,In 2017 alone there were 3,270 disputes between neighbours about gardens and between 2012 and...
Seasonal repairs: a checklist for landlords
By Orchards Estates on 25th Aug 2018,What a summer it has been, record breaking in fact. Maintenance is a must for landlords...
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...
Congratulations to Ayesha and family
Huge congratulations are in order for our property manager ...
Changes to Houses of Multiple Occupancy COMING SOON!
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Aug 2018,Changes to Houses of Multiple Occupancy COMING SOON! Video explanation....
Ask the experts - Should I extend my home
By Orchards Estates on 11th Aug 2018,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...
How to avoid nightmare tenants
By Orchards Estates on 8th Aug 2018,An attractive buy-to-let property investment can soon turn into an unwelcome liability if you find yourself with a nightmare tenant. Adam Tanner, expert...