Do I need an EPC?
By Orchards Estates on 26th Mar 2023,Everyone who is advertising their residential property for rent in the UK is required by law to commission an EPC. In Scotland, it is required that the EPC...
How can you help your tenants with the cost of living crisis?
By Orchards Estates on 19th Mar 2023,The rising cost of living has affected everyone. It is always in a landlord’s interest to help their tenants, wherever possible, be happy and content in...
Spring cleaning tips for a sparkling home
By Orchards Estates on 12th Mar 2023,Spring is in the air and many of us will be considering doing a spot of Spring cleaning to get our homes ready for Summer. A deep clean can help us to...
Are you considering renting out your property in Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke sub H
By Orchards Estates on 5th Mar 2023,Do you have a property in Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke sub Hamdon, South Petherton and Yeovil that you would like to rent out? Renting out a property is a...
The first things to do when you are moving home
By Orchards Estates on 26th Feb 2023,Moving home is one of the most exciting and stressful things you will do so it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the things that you need to do....
First time renters' guide
By Orchards Estates on 19th Feb 2023,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...
Lettings agents are the matchmakers of the property world
By Orchards Estates on 12th Feb 2023,Just like relationships between people, the relationship we have with our homes goes through stages. First meeting is like the first viewing. Asking them...
The top ten features people want in a home in 2023
By Orchards Estates on 5th Feb 2023,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...
January 2023 Market Report for South Somerset
By Orchards Estates on 1st Feb 2023,2023 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...
Pension vs Property
By Orchards Estates on 29th Jan 2023,Rising mortgage rates, increasing regulatory pressure to improve the EPC ratings of their rental properties and the prospect of paying increasing amounts...