How to Prepare your Property for Winter
By The SJM Properties Team How to Prepare your Property for Winter
The cold weather is on its way and the Christmas wrapping paper is already in the shops! Therefore, we have put together a small list of things you can do to prepare and...
Bleeding your radiator
By The SJM Properties Team Bleeding your radiator
How to tell if your radiator needs bleeding:
Have you noticed you aren’t getting as much heat from your radiators as normal? To touch does your radiator feel warm...
Have you got a boiler problem?
By The SJM Properties Team Have you got a boiler problem?
Perhaps you are having an issue with your heating or hot water, maybe they are not working as efficiently as you would like? This could be a sign of low pressure so always check the water...
Energy Efficiency Targets are Axed!
By The SJM Properties Team Landlords can breathe a sigh of relief as plans to introduce energy efficiency targets are axed!
Furnished vs Unfurnished?
By The SJM Properties Team 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...
About us
By The SJM Properties Team 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
By The SJM Properties Team 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?
By The SJM Properties Team 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?
By The SJM Properties Team 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...
Pre-Move in Legislation for Landlords
By The SJM Properties Team 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...