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...
The easiest way to avoid a deposit disaster
By Orchards Estates on 9th Jan 2022,It’s the situation every landlord and tenant dreads. An ongoing dispute over a deposit. It causes stress, is time consuming and can be expensive – for...
Should I accept the first offeron my house?
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Jan 2022,ASK THE EXPERT Q. I only put my house on the market a few days ago and I’ve already had an offer. I am tempted to wait for a better one,...
The properties of Christmas movies
By Orchards Estates on 25th Dec 2021,The tree is finally up and decorated, the festive jumpers are on, gifts are wrapped and all that is left to do, is to settle down with a cup of mulled wine...
"Mum and dad will pay for my home" "Dont you buy stamps with stamp duty?"
By Orchards Estates on 19th Dec 2021,Common misconceptions amongst young people and purchasing a home. Halifax have recently found that many young adults have interesting – and worrying –...
Top tips to help you prepare your property for sale in 2022
By Orchards Estates on 12th Dec 2021,Christmas mayhem may have taken over and all your attention might be on what to buy your family. However, once the wrapping paper has been cleared away and...
Tis the season to be jolly but is it the season to sell your home?
By Orchards Estates on 5th Dec 2021,Tis the season to be jolly but is it the season to sell your home? The answer in the simplest terms is YES! Since 2014, there has been an increase of...
Tis the season to be jolly but is it the season to sell your home?
By Orchards Estates on 5th Dec 2021,Tis the season to be jolly but is it the season to sell your home? The answer in the simplest terms is YES! Since 2014, there has been an increase of...
Should I buy or should I rent?
By Orchards Estates on 22nd Nov 2021,Why would someone write an article on buying versus renting a home? What’s in it for the author of the article? Why would you read one? What is it you...