At Orchards Estate Agents, we are thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to our services designed to bring unparalleled convenience and cost efficiency to our clients throughout Central Bedfordshire, and Bedford Borough. Understanding the importance of timely and cost-effective property maintenance, we have launched our very own In-House Repairs service.
Steve recently attempted to evict his tenant from a flat in Silsoe due to unpaid rent. Steve failed to plan, didn’t understand the process, and opted to go it alone. The result: critical errors, entanglement in legal complexities, additional costs, and a delayed eviction. Don’t be stressed like Steve…
Mark, the landlord of a holiday let in Maulden, listened with interest to the Spring Budget. Mark is confused as to how these changes will affect him and his property. Don’t be muddled like Mark.
Orchards are proud to be launching our brand new Quality Tenant Guarantee.
From today as standard all of our new managed lets will be given our quality tenant guarantee, meaning that if a tenant we find moves out early or causes issues, you're covered with our free re-letting service. We're here to give you peace of mind and support every step of the way.
With just a few weeks left of 2023, and a busy year so far in both our sales and lettings departments, here’s our run-down of the market as it stands today, and how it’s fared since this time last year...
There’s been much talk in the news recently about changes ahead for the lettings industry. Aside from the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill, currently due its second reading, there are updates on possession processes, energy-efficiency expectations, and even caps on ever-increasing rents. Here we address the latest for landlords…
As we head out of summer and into the next season, the property market represents a similar state of change. In our latest Market Comment, we take a look at what’s been going on at Orchards over the last two months…
For private rented sector tenancies, landlords are obligated to perform the bulk of repairs to a property. Tenants are expected to act responsibly, and to return a property in much the same way they found it, with a few obligations themselves. Here we cover what those are…
Already stuck for ideas of what to do with the kids this summer holiday? Need new inspiration for food or fun? Here’s the best of Ampthill and our surrounding areas…
We’re halfway through 2023 now, and there have been ups and downs in the property market. Here’s what’s been happening at Orchards over the last couple of months…
It can be tricky navigating every rule and regulation in the book when renting out a property, even for the most seasoned landlords. Things are constantly changing, properties need regular check-ups, and it just makes sense to have an agent on hand for emergencies, inventories and all the in betweens.
Since 2002, Orchards has been successfully selling and letting properties in Bedfordshire, passionately helping residents with their moves, and expertly advising on everything from acreage, to apportionment, to ASTs.
As we’re now into the spring of things in 2023, we’ve had another positive couple of months here at Orchards, in our sales and lettings departments alike.
Government’s Making Tax Digital plays a key role for businesses and individuals—and landlords. Designed to support the transition to a digital tax system, MTD will make filing simpler and more accurate. Here we give a simple update on why it’s important, how it’ll work and when it’s coming into force.
With the sun peeping out between the clouds, and with warmer months fast approaching, you may be wondering what you can and can’t do in your rented home and out in your garden (if you have one). Here we give you some tenancy tips for both indoors and outdoors, and what springtime ideas to steer clear of.
Landlords in Central Bedfordshire, Are You Prepared For The Year Ahead?
Over the last few years, the property rental sector has seen a lot of changes. For landlords in Central Bedfordshire, dealing with changes to requirements hasn’t been easy, and now, 2023 looks set to hold many more significant changes.
To ensure you’re prepared for the year to come, our expert lettings team at Orchards Ampthill Ltd has put together the most up-to-date news so that you are well-informed.
In the first two months of 2023, here at Orchards we’ve had a positive period in both our sales and lettings departments.
Here at Orchards, we are always looking out for the best buy to let deals for our clients , but due to the higher interest rates these were harder to come by, however we’ve recently seen a rapid decrease in interest rates being charged by banks, so are now back on the hunt for potential buy to lets, and happen to have just been instructed on one which we think is perfect!
When you take out your first mortgage, as with any financial product, you’ll have to go through a credit check. It’s normal to feel apprehensive about this process, as let’s face it, few of us have perfect credit.
That’s why it’s worth trying to improve your credit score, if possible, in the months before you apply for a mortgage, as a better score can mean lower rates and a wider choice of lenders.
With this in mind, here are four ways you can improve your credit score.
There have been many tweaks, changes and reforms to the rental sector over recent years. 2023 is set to be no different. In our latest blog, we break down what the year ahead has in store for landlords and tenants alike.
As we reach the beginning of winter and head towards the coldest weeks of the year, there are many things both landlords and tenants can do to ensure properties stay warm, dry and comfortable during the chilly season.
In our latest blog, we aim to help you avoid void periods on your rental journey. Although not ideal for any landlord, these are common occurrences across all kinds of properties, and we advise on how to reduce the likelihood that your investment doesn’t stall.
Since our last Market Comment in September, there have been some big changes in regard to the market, yet we’re seeing only small changes in response here at Orchards.
For the past 12 months we have been the number #1 chosen agent for properties between £700,000 and £2,000,000, routinely achieving a higher £ per sq.ft than any other agent.
With much talk in recent days about mortgage interest rates, a potential drop in house prices, the cost of living, and how the pound stacks up to the dollar, you’d be forgiven for thinking the property market is on a downward. However, as our recent blog covers, it’s far from doom and gloom.
Don’t panic! The market is, in all honesty, going through a period of transition and adjustment. But we’re not in a ‘property crash’ as the narrative seems to be pushing.
Are You A Landlord Who Wants To Minimise The Difficulties Of Managing Your Property - If you’re a landlord in Central Bedfordshire and you want to minimise the difficulties of managing your property by using the services of a lettings manager, knowing the right questions to ask is key to success! At Orchards Ampthill Ltd we have years of experience in the field, so we can give you our expert insight into the top five queries