Blog: Tenant

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....

Tenants Liability Insurance

What is tenants liability insurance?

Tenants liability insurance is a type of cover created for renters. Insurance of this nature offers accidental cover for fixtures, fittings...

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

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?

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

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...

Have you got a boiler problem?

Perhaps you are having an issue with your heating or hot water, maybe they are not working as efficiently as you would like? This could be a sign of low pressure so always check the water...

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...