
Before you reduce your price
By Orchards Estates on 27th Mar 2022,Struggling to sell? Reducing your asking price is not always the best answer. Sellers often find being on the market and not selling after a few months...

Ask the Experts - Some alterations were made to my house a few years ago
Q. Some alterations were made to my house a few years ago and, now I’m looking to sell it I understand there could be a problem due to lack...

We want to put our house up for sale but is there any way we can vet who comes?
By Orchards Estates on 13th Mar 2022,Q. We want to put our house up for sale but is there any way we can vet who comes to look around it? A. I’m interested in...

Preparing for Photos and Video
By Orchards Estates on 6th Mar 2022,Q. I totally understand that professional photos walkthrough videos are important for selling my house, but do you recommend I do anything...

Purchasing a home as a single buyer
By Orchards Estates on 20th Feb 2022,If you are looking to purchase a home on a single salary, either as a one income family or as a single applicant, you might think that your options are...

What if it smells of damp
By Orchards Estates on 13th Feb 2022,Q. We have seen a 1900-ish property, which would be perfect for us, except that it smells of damp. It is empty but we’re told that the...

Distorted Opinions?
By Orchards Estates on 6th Feb 2022,The issue of house prices is a hot topic and close to every homeowner’s heart. Everyone has their opinion, but even that of experienced estate agents is...

I currently live alone and am considering taking in a lodger
By Orchards Estates on 30th Jan 2022,Q. I currently live alone and am considering taking in a lodger to help with the bills, etc. Can I do this without any issues arising?...

What are the top 10 dream home features for children?
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Jan 2022,A new survey conducted by home developer, Strata, which quizzed over 2,000 children aged between 3 – 11 has revealed some pretty great ideas. The quiz...

I’m thinking of converting my front garden into parking space.
By Orchards Estates on 16th Jan 2022,Q. I’m thinking of converting my front garden into a parking space. Can I just go ahead and do it? A. The short answer is no. Of course, you are...