<?xml version="1.0" encoding="US-ASCII"?><?xml-stylesheet title="XSL_formatting" type="text/xsl" href="/xsl/nolsol.xsl"?><rss version="2.0"  xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><atom:link href="https://sjmpropertiessw.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>SJM Properties</title><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com</link><description>SJM Properties feed </description><item><title>Renters Rights 2026 Section 21 Abolished</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/8562821775576486.png</image><description>Renters Rights 2026 A Landlord s Guide for Taunton Wellington Bridgwater SomersetA Practical Update from SJM Properties South West Ltd The upcoming Renters Rights changes are one of the biggest shifts the private rented sector has seen in many years.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/renters-rights-2026-section-21-abolished/36486</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/renters-rights-2026-section-21-abolished/36486</guid><category>landlord</category><category>taunton</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>tenant</category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:48:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>ESTAS Contender 2026</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/4924851769180969.png</image><description>PHIL SPENCER ANNOUNCES SJM PROPERTIESAS 2026 ESTAS CONTENDERFOR OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICESJM Properties has qualified as a contender at the ESTAS awards the biggest award scheme in the UK residential property industry.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/estas-contender-2026/36459</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/estas-contender-2026/36459</guid><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:11:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas 2025 Opening Hours</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/7006891766417583.png</image><description>The festive season is almost here!</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/christmas-2025-opening-hours/36453</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/christmas-2025-opening-hours/36453</guid><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>taunton</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:33:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Renters Right Act 2025</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/4175481763573721.png</image><description>Upcoming Legislative Changes Renters Rights Act 2025The new legislation has now received Royal Assent and the government have published that the first phase will be live from 1st May 2026.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/renters-right-act-2025/36438</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/renters-right-act-2025/36438</guid><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:03:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Winter is coming</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/8336871761747970.png</image><description>Winter is Coming Tips to Prepare Your Home for the Cold WeatherAs winter approaches we want to ensure that our tenants are comfortable safe and prepared during the colder months.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/winter-is-coming/36424</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/winter-is-coming/36424</guid><category>tenant</category><category>landlord</category><category>maintenance</category><category>rental</category><category>letting-agent</category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:26:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Get an Instant Rental Valuation in Somerset with SJM Properties</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/7474381753181733.png</image><description>Are you a landlord or property owner in Somerset wondering what your rental property is really worth in today's market?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/get-an-instant-rental-valuation-in-somerset-with-sjm-properties/36326</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/get-an-instant-rental-valuation-in-somerset-with-sjm-properties/36326</guid><category>rental</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>landlord</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:16:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>ESTAS 25 Best in Postcode TA1 LETTINGS LANDLORDS TENANTS</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/2082311747404728.jpg</image><description>WINNER PRESS RELEASE ESTATE LETTING AGENTSISSUED 25th April 2025ESTAS LETTINGS AGENT BEST IN POSTCODE AWARDS 2025PHIL SPENCER ANNOUNCES SJM PROPERTIESAS BEST IN POSTCODE FOR OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICESJM Properties wins award ahead of the 22nd ESTAS Awards the biggest award scheme in the UK residential property industry.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/estas-25-best-in-postcode-ta1-lettingslandlords-tenants/36253</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/estas-25-best-in-postcode-ta1-lettingslandlords-tenants/36253</guid><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>taunton</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:12:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Renters Rights Bill Update</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/8983221745338850.png</image><description>Renters' Rights Bill UpdateRenters' Rights BillIn the UK if you are an existing landlord you should be made aware of the changes that the government plan to make to current legislation regarding private rentals.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/renters-rights-bill-update/36240</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/renters-rights-bill-update/36240</guid><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>rental</category><category>letting-agent</category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:21:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Non Resident Landlord Scheme</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/6204391738496123.png</image><description>Non Resident Landlord SchemeIn the UK if you're a non resident landlord you need to be aware of how your rental income is taxed.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/non-resident-landlord-scheme/36105</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/non-resident-landlord-scheme/36105</guid><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 11:35:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>ESTAS LETTINGS AGENT LANDLORD AWARDS 2024 SILVER</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/6773961730893446.png</image><description>WINNER PRESS RELEASE ESTATE LETTING AGENTSIssued 21st October 2024PHIL SPENCER ANNOUNCES SJM PROPERTIESAS TOP AGENT IN THE UK FOR CUSTOMER SERVICESJM Properties wins award at the 21st ESTAS Awards the most prestigious awards in the UK property sectorThe South West Area based agency SJM Properties received the Silver Award in the Lettings Agent Landlord Category in the South West Bristol Somerset region at the prestigious ESTAS Customer Service Awards 2024 sponsored by Reapit PayProp.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/estas-lettings-agent-landlord-awards-2024-silver/35962</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/estas-lettings-agent-landlord-awards-2024-silver/35962</guid><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>taunton</category><category>tenant</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:44:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Self Assessment Tax Returns for Landlord</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/2999431729587947.png</image><description>Self Assessment Tax Returns for LandlordIf you're a landlord in the UK and need to complete a self assessment tax return here are the key steps and considerations 1.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/self-assessment-tax-returns-for-landlord/35953</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/self-assessment-tax-returns-for-landlord/35953</guid><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:08:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Most Expensive Areas to Rent Buy in Taunton</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/4584651727949328.png</image><description>The Most Expensive Areas to Rent Buy in Taunton Taunton the county town of Somerset is known for its historical charm beautiful countryside and thriving community.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/the-most-expensive-areas-to-rent-buy-in-taunton/35925</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/the-most-expensive-areas-to-rent-buy-in-taunton/35925</guid><category>taunton</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:55:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Management Takeovers Explained</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/7742281725300650.png</image><description>Management Takeovers Explained Are you a landlord that is unhappy with your current Letting Agent?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/management-takeovers-explained/35859</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/management-takeovers-explained/35859</guid><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 18:10:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What we have been up to at SJM Properties</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/9078771723467519.png</image><description>What we have been up to at SJM Properties!</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/what-we-have-been-up-to-at-sjm-properties/35823</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/what-we-have-been-up-to-at-sjm-properties/35823</guid><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>taunton</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:58:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Pest Control</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/9341871722502720.png</image><description>Pest Control In UK lettings responsibility for pest control can depend on various factors including the terms of the tenancy agreement the nature of the pest problem and whether the infestation is due to the tenant's actions or pre existing conditions.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/pest-control/35783</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/pest-control/35783</guid><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>maintenance</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:58:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Wear and Tear Explained</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/9669331721291015.png</image><description>Wear and Tear Explained When it comes to deposit deductions understanding the boundaries of "wear and tear" versus "damage" is crucial for both landlords and tenants.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/wear-and-tear-explained/35777</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/wear-and-tear-explained/35777</guid><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>maintenance</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>taunton</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 08:23:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How the Labour Government Could Affect the Rental Market</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/7118611720709995.png</image><description>How the Labour Government Could Affect the Rental Market The rental market is a dynamic landscape heavily influenced by political shifts and government policies.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/how-the-labour-government-could-affect-the-rental-market/35769</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/how-the-labour-government-could-affect-the-rental-market/35769</guid><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>tenant</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:59:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Renting The Do s and Don ts</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/7786571719502772.png</image><description>Renting The Do s and Don ts With the Taunton rental market still busy as ever it is easy for applicants to feel pressured to make snap decisions on properties or to forget to complete necessary admin once moved in.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/renting-the-dos-and-donts/35748</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/renting-the-dos-and-donts/35748</guid><category>taunton</category><category>rental</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>tenant</category><category>landlord</category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:39:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Holidays with Children</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/4872431717751893.png</image><description>Summer Holidays with Children The summer holidays are fast approaching which for many parents means 6 weeks of entertaining small children so aside from the beaches.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/summer-holidays-with-children/35714</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/summer-holidays-with-children/35714</guid><category>taunton</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2024 09:18:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How Can Landlords Adapt to Changing Regulations</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/6457931715613665.png</image><description>How Can Landlords Adapt to Changing Regulations?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/how-can-landlords-adapt-to-changing-regulations/35671</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/how-can-landlords-adapt-to-changing-regulations/35671</guid><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 15:21:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Preparing to Vacate Your Property</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/6849471714661698.png</image><description>Preparing to Vacate Your Property If you are soon to be vacating your rental property please follow the list below to ensure a smooth checkout!</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/preparing-to-vacate-your-property/35653</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/preparing-to-vacate-your-property/35653</guid><category>tenant</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 14:54:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Referencing</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/6502821713869185.png</image><description>Referencing Tenant referencing is the process that checks an applicant's suitability for a property.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/referencing/35638</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/referencing/35638</guid><category>tenant</category><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:47:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I renew my tenancy agreement</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/4318531712591458.png</image><description>Should I renew my tenancy agreement?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/should-i-renew-my-tenancy-agreement/35609</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/should-i-renew-my-tenancy-agreement/35609</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:50:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Deposit Protection Scheme</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/1340771711461985.png</image><description>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 throughout their tenancy and administer the repayment when they vacate the property.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/deposit-protection-scheme/35587</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/deposit-protection-scheme/35587</guid><category>tenant</category><category>taunton</category><category>landlord</category><category>rental</category><category>letting-agent</category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2024 14:06:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Guarantor s Explained</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/5843571711461677.png</image><description>Guarantor s ExplainedWhat is a guarantor?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/guarantors-explained/35586</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/guarantors-explained/35586</guid><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>tenant</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 14:01:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Right to Rent Checks</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/8468391711453767.png</image><description>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 in a fine of up to 20 000.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/right-to-rent-checks/35585</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/right-to-rent-checks/35585</guid><category>landlord</category><category>rental</category><category>tenant</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:49:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Love where you live</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/3573141705589027.png</image><description>Love where you live!</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/love-where-you-live/35443</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/love-where-you-live/35443</guid><category>taunton</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>landlord</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:37:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Importance of Reporting Maintenance Issues</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/7082631708618006.png</image><description>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.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/the-importance-of-reporting-maintenance-issues/35525</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/the-importance-of-reporting-maintenance-issues/35525</guid><category>maintenance</category><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>rental</category><category>letting-agent</category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:06:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Choose Local</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/2368991708613093.png</image><description>Choose Local SJM Properties is a Taunton based Letting Agent with our offices situated at The Crescent in the heart of Taunton Town Centre.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/choose-local/35524</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/choose-local/35524</guid><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><category>tenant</category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:44:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Inventories Explained</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/5492721707387112.png</image><description>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.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/inventories-explained/35481</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/inventories-explained/35481</guid><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>tenant</category><category>maintenance</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:11:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why become a Landlord</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/1570061707241004.png</image><description>Why become a Landlord?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/why-become-a-landlord/35480</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/why-become-a-landlord/35480</guid><category>landlord</category><category>rental</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:36:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>ESTAS</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/1406611706024638.jpg</image><description>ESTAS Awards!</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/estas/35456</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/estas/35456</guid><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>tenant</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:43:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>We are Hiring at SJM Properties</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/9510861704829463.png</image><description>We are Hiring at SJM Properties Lettings Administrator Negotiator Role SJM Properties is a rapidly expanding letting agent based in Taunton and surrounding areas and we are looking for a dynamic enthusiastic individual to join the team.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/we-are-hiring-at-sjm-properties/35424</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/we-are-hiring-at-sjm-properties/35424</guid><category>taunton</category><category>letting-agent</category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:24:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Rent Increase Regulation</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/6899171704388752.png</image><description>Rent Increase Regulation With rents on the rise we thought it might be useful to provide a little bit of information for both landlords and tenants on the legislation that controls rent increases.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/rent-increase-regulation/35413</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/rent-increase-regulation/35413</guid><category>tenant</category><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:19:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Tenancy Liability Insurance</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/3443571703249258.png</image><description>Tenants Liability Insurance What is tenants liability insurance?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/tenancy-liability-insurance/35384</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/tenancy-liability-insurance/35384</guid><category>tenant</category><category>maintenance</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>taunton</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:47:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Winter Newsletter 2023</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/1563351700843214.png</image><description>It's that time of the year again when we publish our Winter Newsletter for all to read.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/winter-newsletter-2023/35298</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/winter-newsletter-2023/35298</guid><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>taunton</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:28:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Finding the best tenants for you</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/1593211699894937.png</image><description>Finding the best tenants for you Finding the most suitable tenant is our number one goal so how do we make sure it is the right fit for you and your property?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/finding-the-best-tenants-for-you/35277</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/finding-the-best-tenants-for-you/35277</guid><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:02:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why choose SJM Properties</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/2653661699217227.png</image><description>Why choose SJM Properties?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/why-choose-sjm-properties/35260</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/why-choose-sjm-properties/35260</guid><category>letting-agent</category><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2023 20:47:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Prepare your Property for Winter</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/6588031697288131.png</image><description>How to Prepare your Property for Winter The cold weather is on its way and the Christmas wrapping paper is already in the shops!</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/how-to-prepare-your-property-for-winter/35179</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/how-to-prepare-your-property-for-winter/35179</guid><category>tenant</category><category>maintenance</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>landlord</category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:55:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Bleeding your radiator</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/7364411694603572.png</image><description>Bleeding your radiatorHow to tell if your radiator needs bleeding Have you noticed you aren t getting as much heat from your radiators as normal?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/bleeding-your-radiator/35101</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/bleeding-your-radiator/35101</guid><category>taunton</category><category>maintenance</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rent</category><category>landlord</category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:12:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Have you got a boiler problem</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/6442581694602776.png</image><description>Have you got a boiler problem?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/have-you-got-a-boiler-problem/35100</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/have-you-got-a-boiler-problem/35100</guid><category>maintenance</category><category>tenant</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:59:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Energy Efficiency Targets are Axed</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/1782261695375721.png</image><description>Landlords can breathe a sigh of relief as plans to introduce energy efficiency targets are axed!</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/energy-efficiency-targets-are-axed/35115</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/energy-efficiency-targets-are-axed/35115</guid><category>safety-legislation</category><category>maintenance</category><category>rental</category><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:42:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Furnished vs Unfurnished</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/4100261694602281.png</image><description>Furnished or Unfurnished?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/furnished-vs-unfurnished/35098</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/furnished-vs-unfurnished/35098</guid><category>taunton</category><category>rental</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:51:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>About us</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/6641471694599427.png</image><description>A bit about us.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/about-us/35094</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/about-us/35094</guid><category>taunton</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:06:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Property Visits</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/2406171693412431.png</image><description>Property VisitsConducting regular property visits are a crucial part of our fully managed service.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/property-visits/35036</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/property-visits/35036</guid><category>landlord</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>maintenance</category><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:20:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are HMO s trending in 2023</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/6666871692189632.png</image><description>Are HMO s trending in 2023?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/are-hmos-trending-in-2023/34996</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/are-hmos-trending-in-2023/34996</guid><category>taunton</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>landlord</category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:40:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is there a shortage of rental properties</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/5085521690982402.png</image><description>Is there a shortage of rental properties?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/is-there-a-shortage-of-rental-properties/34934</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/is-there-a-shortage-of-rental-properties/34934</guid><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:20:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Pre Move in Legislation for Landlords</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/7191761690318502.png</image><description>Legislation you need to be aware of pre move in!</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/pre-move-in-legislation-for-landlords/34895</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/pre-move-in-legislation-for-landlords/34895</guid><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>taunton</category><category>maintenance</category><category>safety-legislation</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:07:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Local Beaches</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/5251971689173317.png</image><description>Local BeachesJuly is here the school holidays are just around the corner and we are officially in SUMMER although sometimes we need to remind the weatherman !</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/local-beaches/34844</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/local-beaches/34844</guid><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 16:14:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Landlord Insurance</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/3777881689106091.png</image><description>Landlord InsuranceLandlords 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 touch on landlord insurance.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/landlord-insurance/34840</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/landlord-insurance/34840</guid><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>taunton</category><category>maintenance</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:12:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a fully managed service consist of</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/6639581687969294.png</image><description>What does a fully managed service consist of?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/what-does-a-fully-managed-service-consist-of/34797</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/what-does-a-fully-managed-service-consist-of/34797</guid><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:21:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Moving checklist</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/3448661685440633.png</image><description>Moving ChecklistMoving 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 useful!</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/moving-checklist/34696</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/moving-checklist/34696</guid><category>tenant</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 10:15:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Add Value to Your Property</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/7785101683647738.png</image><description>How to Add Value to Your PropertyWith current rental values being almost at peak its unlikely landlords will reap the benefits of costly renovations so we thought we could suggest five simple ways of maximising rental value to your property without costing a fortune!</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/how-to-add-value-to-your-property/34602</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/how-to-add-value-to-your-property/34602</guid><category>rental</category><category>landlord</category><category>taunton</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>tenant</category><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 15:55:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do applicants look for when renting in Taunton</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/3685131680778818.png</image><description>What do applicants look for when renting in Taunton?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/what-do-applicants-look-for-when-renting-in-taunton/34463</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/what-do-applicants-look-for-when-renting-in-taunton/34463</guid><category>tenant</category><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 11:00:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Happy Spring everyone</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/3781251680461731.png</image><description>Happy Spring everyone!</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/happy-spring-everyone/34428</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/happy-spring-everyone/34428</guid><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>taunton</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:55:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Local Things to Do in Taunton</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/1762081678970511.png</image><description>Local Things to Do in TauntonHestercombe Gardens Famous for its four century old gardens across 3 acres Hestercombe is a beautiful place to explore for walks or attend events.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/local-things-to-do-in-taunton/34343</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/local-things-to-do-in-taunton/34343</guid><category>taunton</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:41:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Landlord Rent Guarantee Protection</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/9505761678967281.png</image><description>Rent Guarantee Insurance DefinedRent Guarantee Insurance is a form of landlord cover whereby in the event a tenant defaults on their rent the insurer will pay it instead.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/landlord-rent-guarantee-protection/34342</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/landlord-rent-guarantee-protection/34342</guid><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>taunton</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:48:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>10 steps to preparing your property to rent</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/7692341678565208.png</image><description>10 steps to preparing your property to rent1.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/10-steps-to-preparing-your-property-to-rent/34295</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/10-steps-to-preparing-your-property-to-rent/34295</guid><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>safety-legislation</category><category>rental</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:08:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Winter Newsletter</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/7123301677614259.png</image><description>It has been a long time coming but I am excited to annouce our very first newsletter for SJM Properties please click on Winter Newsletter to open link.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/winter-newsletter/34240</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/winter-newsletter/34240</guid><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>taunton</category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:57:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Another year of Sponsorship with Sonny Baker</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/1636761674483940.jpg</image><description>At the beginning of 2022 I was looking at how to take SJM Properties to the next level and gain more exposure in the hope of attracting more landlords and subsequent business.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/another-year-of-sponsorship-with-sonny-baker/34132</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/another-year-of-sponsorship-with-sonny-baker/34132</guid><category>taunton</category><category>letting-agent</category><category>landlord</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:42:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why choose an Independent Letting Agent</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/3998561673542684.jpg</image><description>Why Choose an Independent Letting Agent?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/why-choose-an-independent-letting-agent/34087</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/why-choose-an-independent-letting-agent/34087</guid><category>landlord</category><category>letting-agent</category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:43:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Causes of Damp and Mould</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/8924071671018887.jpg</image><description>Causes of Damp and Mould Did you know that condensation is scarcely a building fault and is actually caused by how we live inside our homes?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/causes-of-damp-and-mould/33968</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/causes-of-damp-and-mould/33968</guid><category>tenant</category><category>landlord</category><category>maintenance</category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:35:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Internet Safety Warning</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/9722091670600130.jpg</image><description>INTERNET SAFETY WARNINGSadly due a recent scam attempt we are writing this to warn you to stay safe online!</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/internet-safety-warning/33950</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/internet-safety-warning/33950</guid><category>tenant</category><category>landlord</category><category>rental</category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:43:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where are we now</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/4614741669801019.jpg</image><description>Where are we now?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/where-are-we-now/33909</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/where-are-we-now/33909</guid><category>landlord</category><category>tenant</category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:43:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The new normal</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/1629671596554808.png</image><description>What is normal?</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/the-new-normal/27518</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/the-new-normal/27518</guid><category>landlord</category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:43:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Electrical Safety Important Information for Landlords</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/2034701593270310.jpg</image><description>The government is implementing new electrical safety standards from 1st July 2020 to improve the safety in all residential let properties.</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/electrical-safety-important-information-for-landlords/27337</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/electrical-safety-important-information-for-landlords/27337</guid><category>safety-legislation</category><category>landlord</category><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2020 16:42:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How we started a business whilst in lockdown</title><image>https://appmanager.co.uk/cloud/frontend/web/image/view/news/9916831592164285.jpg</image><description>My first time writing a blog so here it goes!</description><link>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/how-we-started-a-business-whilst-in-lockdown/27276</link><guid>https://sjmpropertiessw.com/blog/how-we-started-a-business-whilst-in-lockdown/27276</guid><category>landlord</category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2020 16:42:57 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>