The SJM Properties Blog

Local Beaches

July is here, the school holidays are just around the corner, and we are officially in SUMMER (although sometimes we need to remind the weatherman)! Therefore, to keep you occupied we have complied a small...

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?

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 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...

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

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...