Blog: Tenant

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...

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...

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

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?

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!

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...

Local Things to Do in Taunton

Hestercombe Gardens - Famous for its four century old gardens across 3 acres, Hestercombe is a beautiful place to explore for walks or attend events. They have anything from arts and...

It has been a long time coming but I am excited to annouce our very first newsletter for SJM Properties, please click on

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?

Mundane tasks such as washing/drying clothes, taking a bath or shower,...

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...

Where are we now?

So, the big question is where are we now? Well, two and a half years later and we are still here so that’s a good start! Despite opening during an uncertain time, we are pleased to announce that SJM...