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.,...
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...
Landlord Insurance
By The SJM Properties Team 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?
By The SJM Properties Team 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
By The SJM Properties Team 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...
How to Add Value to Your Property
By The SJM Properties Team How to Add Value to Your Property
With 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...
What do applicants look for when renting in Taunton?
By The SJM Properties Team What do applicants look for when renting in Taunton?
In general, our properties have had a record high volume of interest, this could be put down to the dramatic hike in interest rates making it so expensive to obtain a...