The Orchards Estates Somerset Blog

Renting a property for the first time can seem daunting, but our quick guide will leave you feeling like a seasoned tenant in no time. Rent Rent will be...

Just like relationships between people, the relationship we have with our homes goes through stages. First meeting is like the first viewing. Asking them...

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...

2023 is in full swing, and the lettings market is starting to return to its normal busy levels after the usual lull in December.  Tenants who are looking...

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

Children often feel anxious when they are told that they are going to be moving home. They are concerned about whether they will like their new home,...

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...

One of the most important decisions you will make as a landlord is how much rent to charge your tenants. If you set your rent too high then you will risk...

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...

New Year’s resolutions are still fresh in the air. This focus on improving and changing our lives in the new year inevitably leads to the lettings market...