Working with a 0-week contract estate agent - don't get tied in
By Orchards Estates on 16th Sep 2019,How long will it take to sell my house? A question almost every vendor asks. The simple answer is that we simply don’t know. We can use marketplace...
The reasons behind estate agents recommending particular solicitors
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Sep 2019,These days it doesn’t really matter where your solicitor or conveyancer is based and with the use of the internet you may not ever meet your solicitor....
The importance of choosing an agent who does their own viewings
By Orchards Estates on 19th Aug 2019,Most good estate agents prefer to handle viewings themselves. Now, this might sound a bit counter-intuitive - after all, you know your home better than...
The perils of using a cheap agent or falling for special offers
By Orchards Estates on 5th Aug 2019,A question we often get asked by vendors is ‘I’ve had three agents round to value my house. Why do their fees vary so much?’ This question really...
Have you got your finances in order?
By Orchards Estates on 15th Jul 2019,At Orchards Estates we work with an award winning Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) to ensure that you not only get a great mortgage, but that you...
Have you ever wondered what estate agents do?
By Orchards Estates on 17th Jun 2019,Wouldn’t I be better off selling my house myself, rather than using an estate agent? Technically yes, in monetary terms, you’d be saving the estate...
Where do we even start?
By Orchards Estates on 13th May 2019,It sounds as though you need to de-clutter, and there are two main reasons for this – firstly, to make your home as tidy and presentable as possible for...
Norton sub Hamdon and West Chinnock Primary Schools Federation
By Orchards Estates on 26th Nov 2018,We went along to West Chinnock C of E Primary School and Norton-sub-Hamdon Primary School to find out a little bit more about the pupils and staff and why...
Black Friday Offer - Sell your Home for Free!
By Orchards Estates on 19th Nov 2018,Terms and Conditions for the Facebook competition 1. Marketing plan to be agreed and followed. 2. The property must be instructed within 3 months of Black...
Autumn Property Checklist
By Orchards Estates on 12th Nov 2018,Autumn Property Maintenance Checklist With temperatures dropping further with every passing day, this is the time to check that your property is ready for...