Winter Newsletter 2023
By The SJM Properties Team It's that time of the year again when we publish our Winter Newsletter for all to read. We are constantly improving our business, improving ways of doing things and we really enjoy posting our blogs to assist and help both...
Finding the best tenants for you
By The SJM Properties Team 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?
We are very fortunate in the current market...
Why choose SJM Properties?
By The SJM Properties Team Why choose SJM Properties?
As a small independent letting agent based in the heart of Taunton, we have ample knowledge of the local market and surrounding areas. Our locality has enabled us to build great relationships...
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...
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...
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...