Should I renew my tenancy agreement?
By The SJM Properties Team on 19th Apr 2024,Should I renew my tenancy agreement?
It is optional for tenancy agreements to be renewed at the end of a tenant's fixed term notice period.
The main advantage of...
Deposit Protection Scheme
By The SJM Properties Team on 14th Apr 2024,Deposit Protection Scheme
The Deposit Protection Scheme or otherwise referred to as the DPS, is a government approved and insured scheme used to safely look after tenants' deposits...
Guarantor's Explained
By The SJM Properties Team on 6th Apr 2024,Guarantor’s Explained
What is a guarantor?
A guarantor for renting is someone that agrees to pay the rent should the tenant be unable to afford to.
Who can be a guarantor?
Right to Rent Checks
By The SJM Properties Team on 29th Mar 2024,Right to Rent Checks
By law it is a responsibility of the letting agent or landlord to check an applicant's right to rent before granting them a tenancy, failure to do so could result...
Love where you live!
By The SJM Properties Team on 22nd Mar 2024,Love where you live!
The spring season is upon us which means it is a beautiful time for some scenic spring walks! If you are currently living in Taunton or thinking about moving nearby, here...
The Importance of Reporting Maintenance Issues
By The SJM Properties Team on 1st Mar 2024,The Importance of Reporting Maintenance Issues
Tenants, it is paramount that maintenance issues do not go unreported and are brought to our attention promptly once identified. This enables us to take quick and...
Choose Local
By The SJM Properties Team on 21st Feb 2024,Choose Local
SJM Properties is a Taunton based Letting Agent with our offices situated at The Crescent in the heart of Taunton Town Centre. All our managed properties are in close proximity to us, mostly residing...
Inventories Explained
By The SJM Properties Team on 11th Feb 2024,Inventories Explained
If you are an applicant thinking of renting a property through a letting agent, an inventory is a crucial document that will be sent to you on your move in day....
Why become a Landlord?
By The SJM Properties Team on 6th Feb 2024,Why become a Landlord?
Monthly Gains
The continued monthly rental gains are undoubtedly the biggest incentive for becoming a landlord. With rents being at an all-time high,...
ESTAS
By The SJM Properties Team on 23rd Jan 2024,ESTAS Awards!
We have entered the ESTAS Awards! ESTAS is a popular customer review platform that selects award winners based solely on verified reviews from existing customers....