The SJM Properties Blog

Furnished or Unfurnished?

Perhaps you’re thinking about renting out a property but are unsure whether to rent it out as furnished or unfurnished? Let us talk you through what these really mean and the benefits and...

A bit about us...

Established in May 2020, SJM Properties is an independent, Taunton based Letting Agent situated in the town centre at 2 The Crescent. The business was created by owner, Steven James Moore, who, having...

Property Visits

Conducting regular property visits are a crucial part of our fully managed service. At SJM Properties we undertake an initial inspection three months after a tenant has moved in and (provided everything is...

Are HMO’s trending in 2023?

HMO is an abbreviated term for ‘House in Multiple Occupation’, specifically it is a house or flat shared by a number of tenants who rent their rooms and shared communal space (e.g.,...

Is there a shortage of rental properties?

Yes, from our experience the shortage is very apparent from a supply and demand perspective. This can be explained by the higher interest rates making it more costly to obtain a...

Legislation you need to be aware of pre-move in!

It can be tricky to keep up to date with the ever-changing legislation so please find below a brief checklist of legislation to consider before you can rent your...

Local Beaches

July is here, the school holidays are just around the corner, and we are officially in SUMMER (although sometimes we need to remind the weatherman)! Therefore, to keep you occupied we have complied a small...

Landlord Insurance

Landlords, if you have been keeping up with our blogs, you’ll know we recently explained Rent Guarantee Insurance and the benefits of it but while we are on the subject, we thought it important to...

What does a ‘fully managed’ service consist of?

Have you bought a buy to let property and found yourself debating whether to have it fully managed or not? Perhaps you are wondering what ‘fully managed’ really...

Moving Checklist

Moving to a new home can be a stressful and daunting experience so we have created a step-by-step guide on things to consider once you have secured your property - we hope you find it...