
Will 2023 be a good year for landlords?
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Jan 2023,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...

December 2022 Market Report for South Somerset
By Orchards Estates on 1st Jan 2023,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...

Tips to save on heating bills
By Orchards Estates on 26th Dec 2022,With energy bills soaring, we are all looking for ways to stay warm without breaking the bank. Here are 10 tips for keeping those heating bills down while...

Why you should use a lettings agency to manage your Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke su
By Orchards Estates on 18th Dec 2022,Managing your own rental property in Martock, Crewkerne, Stoke sub Hamdon, South Petherton and Yeovil is certainly possible but there are many advantages...

How to update your rental property on a budget
By Orchards Estates on 11th Dec 2022,Do you want to give your property a makeover but are worried about the cost? Try these budget-friendly ideas to help make your property more desirable to...

Five rental property maintenance jobs you should do now
By Orchards Estates on 4th Dec 2022,Your rental property is one of the biggest financial commitments that you will ever make so it makes sense to make sure that you are doing everything you...

November 2022 Market Report for South Somerset
By Orchards Estates on 1st Dec 2022,Christmas songs are on the radio, there’s a flurry of activity in the shops and the promise of lots of fun with our loved ones. It is also the season for...

Simple storage solutions to banish clutter
So you’ve tried selling off your unused items, have taken everything that doesn’t spark joy to the charity shop and yet you are still struggling to...

How to choose the right letting agent for you
By Orchards Estates on 20th Nov 2022,Choosing a letting agent to manage your property can seem like a difficult task. There are so many available and of course, they all say that they are the...

Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer
By Orchards Estates on 13th Nov 2022,Since 1st october 2022 it has been a legal requirement for landlords to have a carbon monoxide alarm fitted in any living room that contains a fixed...