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.