
Landlord Insurance

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?

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

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

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?

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...

Happy Spring everyone

Happy Spring everyone!
The season is nearly upon us and after those chilly winter months its finally time to open the windows and get outside to enjoy the daffodils and smell of fresh cut grass! And why not take the...

Landlord Rent Guarantee Protection

Rent Guarantee Insurance Defined
Rent Guarantee Insurance is a form of landlord cover whereby in the event a tenant defaults on their rent, the insurer will pay it instead. In addition to providing up to 15 months...

10 steps to preparing your property to rent

10 steps to preparing your property to rent
1. Ensure all structural repairs are completed.
2. Use ‘tenant friendly’ décor. It is advisable to source neutral, plain or light-coloured paint/wallpaper as it...

Another year of Sponsorship with Sonny Baker

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. I explored several advertising options and soon...

Internet Safety Warning

INTERNET SAFETY WARNING
Sadly, due a recent scam attempt we are writing this to warn you to stay safe online!
A few days ago, a man falsely posed as a landlord for one of our advertised properties in order to...