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The One That Got Away - A Case Study
16 Apr 2025
The One That Got Away - A Case Study
16 Apr 2025

The One That Got Away - A Case Study

Mr and Mrs Walker had a lovely three-bedroom home in a popular part of town. We launched the property with strong interest and secured multiple viewings within the first couple of weeks. One of the viewers was a serious buyer chain-free, mortgage approved, and clearly keen.

16 Apr 2025
What’s the cost… to rent out a property
17 Mar 2025
What’s the cost… to rent out a property
17 Mar 2025

So you’ve purchased a buy-to-let property and you’re ready to rent it out. What’s it going to cost you? Read on to find out…

17 Mar 2025
Awaab’s Law is on its way
18 Feb 2025
Awaab’s Law is on its way
18 Feb 2025

Government has announced Awaab’s Law will take effect in October. The Renters’ Rights Bill is still being ironed out for the private rented sector, but this legislation is coming for the social housing sector.

18 Feb 2025
Key changes in the Renters’ Rights Bill
10 Feb 2025
Key changes in the Renters’ Rights Bill
10 Feb 2025

The Renters’ Rights Bill is currently at committee stage and edging closer to Royal Assent. Here are the key changes anticipated for the 11million tenants and 2.3million landlords the bill will affect...

10 Feb 2025
What’s the cost… to purchase a buy-to-let property
29 Jan 2025
What’s the cost… to purchase a buy-to-let property
29 Jan 2025

Are you a budding landlord looking to buy a rental property? Want to know what initial investment you’ll need? Read on to find out…

29 Jan 2025
Why it’s a good idea to increase rent
17 Jan 2025
Why it’s a good idea to increase rent
17 Jan 2025

Increasing rent can be daunting: you don’t want to unsettle your tenants, but left too low and you’ll eat into your investment. Here we explain why to increase rent and how…

17 Jan 2025
Christmas Message to Landlords and Tenants
24 Dec 2024
Christmas Message to Landlords and Tenants
24 Dec 2024
24 Dec 2024
Festive Funnies
19 Dec 2024
Festive Funnies
19 Dec 2024

With Christmas just days away, we’ve been thinking of funny festive stories we’ve experienced over our many years as agents in Ampthill. Here are a couple of crackers for you…

19 Dec 2024
2024 Hot Topics & 2025 Predictions
13 Dec 2024
2024 Hot Topics & 2025 Predictions
13 Dec 2024

As the year draws to a close, we look back at 2024’s hot topics and ahead to what we’ll see in 2025...

13 Dec 2024
Meet Luca.
8 Nov 2024
Meet Luca.
8 Nov 2024

Luca is behind on his rent. Luca can’t catch up with his arrears, and he’s worried what will happen if this carries on. Don’t risk losing your home like Luca.

8 Nov 2024
Meet Lynn.
8 Nov 2024
Meet Lynn.
8 Nov 2024

Lynn’s tenant is in arrears. Lynn didn’t vet the tenant, left things too long, and now doesn’t know what to do. Don’t get lost like Lynn.

8 Nov 2024
Meet Colin.
16 Oct 2024
Meet Colin.
16 Oct 2024

Colin lets a property in Clophill. Colin hasn’t been hot on repairs, leading to unhappy tenants, and potential fines and imprisonment if he doesn’t get his act together. Don’t be careless like Colin.

16 Oct 2024
Meet Louise.
2 Oct 2024
Meet Louise.
2 Oct 2024

Louise owns a rental in Lidlington. Louise skipped inspections and is now suffering the consequences of unauthorised occupation, a slow leak and unsafe stairs. Don’t be lax like Louise.

2 Oct 2024
Preparing for Changes in the Rental Market – What Landlords Need to Know
11 Sept 2024
Preparing for Changes in the Rental Market – What Landlords Need to Know
11 Sept 2024
11 Sept 2024
Meet Wendy.
5 Sept 2024
Meet Wendy.
5 Sept 2024

Wendy is the landlord of a family home in Woburn. Wendy’s property has ongoing mould problems, which worsen as cold weather draws in. Don’t worry about winter like Wendy...

5 Sept 2024
Orchards vs online agent
12 Aug 2024
Orchards vs online agent
12 Aug 2024

Following our latest blog about whether you should use a high street agent or an online one, we thought we’d share an example of why you should opt for the former…

12 Aug 2024
Meet Anna.
6 Aug 2024
Meet Anna.
6 Aug 2024

Anna has a second home in Ampthill. Anna is looking to let it, but is overwhelmed whether she should do so with a high street agent at a higher price, or a cheaper online alternative. Don’t agonise like Anna.

6 Aug 2024
Meet Ben.
5 Jul 2024
Meet Ben.
5 Jul 2024

Ben owns a rental property in Bedford. Ben hasn’t raised the rent for years, partly because he’s been too busy to action an increase, partly to avoid the awkward conversation with his tenant. Don’t bury your head like Ben…

5 Jul 2024
What does the new Labour government mean for landlords?
5 Jul 2024
What does the new Labour government mean for landlords?
5 Jul 2024

Labour’s in, and what felt like a foregone conclusion for most, still of course comes with the reality of a different style of government and potential challenges and changes for landlords.

We wanted to take this opportunity to raise the main points put forward by Labour, to explain how they may impact you and your rental property, and to clear up some of the jargon around it:

5 Jul 2024
What each party has planned for housing
20 Jun 2024
What each party has planned for housing
20 Jun 2024

With the General Election less than a fortnight away, here we summarise what the top five parties have pledged for the property sector in their manifestos, from building, to renting, to taxation. In alphabetical order…

20 Jun 2024
Meet Fiona.
7 Jun 2024
Meet Fiona.
7 Jun 2024

Fiona lives in a rented property in Flitwick. Fiona went on a fortnight’s break to Barcelona with her family. She knew she still had to pay the rent even while they were all away from home, but she failed to fulfil her other obligations as a tenant when on holiday. Don’t forget your tenancy agreement like Fiona…

7 Jun 2024
Meet Lucy.
10 May 2024
Meet Lucy.
10 May 2024

Lucy was recently scammed by a fake letting agent in Luton. Lucy spotted an advert for a house on Facebook, went along to what she thought was a viewing, and transferred over a substantial sum as a ‘holding fee’, before finding out she’d been conned out of time, money, and trust. Don’t get led on like Lucy…

10 May 2024
Introducing In-House Repairs: A Game-Changer in Property Maintenance by Orchards Estate Agents
15 Apr 2024
Introducing In-House Repairs: A Game-Changer in Property Maintenance by Orchards Estate Agents
15 Apr 2024

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.

15 Apr 2024
Meet Steve.
1 Apr 2024
Meet Steve.
1 Apr 2024

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…

1 Apr 2024
Meet Mark.
7 Mar 2024
Meet Mark.
7 Mar 2024

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.

7 Mar 2024
13 Feb 2024
Updated Right to Rent Guide following dramatic increase of fines and responsibilities for landlords.
13 Feb 2024
13 Feb 2024
Quality Tenant Guarantee - The new guarantee included as standard for all managed landlords
12 Feb 2024
Quality Tenant Guarantee - The new guarantee included as standard for all managed landlords
12 Feb 2024

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.

12 Feb 2024
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11 Jan 2024
Investment Opportunity - Lake View, Marston Moretaine - 5.99% Gross Yield - Freehold
11 Jan 2024
11 Jan 2024
2023 so far...
22 Nov 2023
2023 so far...
22 Nov 2023

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...

22 Nov 2023
Latest for Landlords
29 Sept 2023
Latest for Landlords
29 Sept 2023

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…

29 Sept 2023
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