The Taunton Asking Price Trap
By The team @ Eden May on 25th Jun 2026There is a quiet unspoken problem sitting inside the Taunton property market.
In the last two years, only 62.65% of the homes that came on the market...
The Taunton Property Market: 10 Years After the Brexit Vote
By The team @ Eden May on 18th Jun 2026When Britain voted to leave the European Union on 23rd June 2016, many predicted the UK housing market was heading for trouble.
Then Chancellor, George...
Taunton Rents Have Risen 34.9% Since 2021
By The team @ Eden May on 11th Jun 2026Taunton's private rental market has changed considerably over the last five years. In 2021, the average monthly rent in Taunton was £832. So far in 2026, that figure stands at £1,122. That is a rise of 34.9%. To put that into...
Taunton’s Love Affair with Bungalows
By The team @ Eden May on 2nd Jun 2026For much of the last two decades, bungalows have quietly slipped out of fashion. Overshadowed by those glossy new build developments, three storey townhouses and open plan ‘modern living’, they became seen by many as...
55.7% Of Somerset’s Under 35s Own Their Own Home … So Much For ‘Generation Rent’
By The team @ Eden May on 28th May 2026Since the mid 2000s, Britain has been told the same bad news housing stories. Young people have been locked out of homeownership. Deposits are impossible to save. Mortgage rules are too strict. And ‘Generation Rent’ is now...
92% More Taunton Homes For Sale Than 4 Years Ago
By The team @ Eden May on 20th May 2026Across the UK and here in Taunton, the property market remains surprisingly active despite the issues at home and abroad. House prices are steady, buyers are still being selective, and the market itself is evolving.
79 Days to Sell a Taunton Home… Unless You Get This Wrong
By The team @ Eden May on 11th May 2026If you are a homeowner or landlord in Taunton and thinking about selling in the coming months, one question tends to rise above all others. How long is this going to take?
It is a fair...
The Taunton Landlord’s Guide to Finding Top Tenants
By The team @ Eden May on 16th Mar 2026One of the most important decisions a landlord will ever make is choosing the right tenant.
Get it right, and you could enjoy steady rental income, minimal stress and a smooth tenancy that lasts for years. Get it wrong,...
Taunton Landlords: 10 Steps to Start a Tenancy Smoothly
By The team @ Eden May on 9th Mar 2026Welcoming new tenants into your property should feel like the beginning of a positive, professional relationship.
The key to achieving that is preparation.
When a property is properly prepared, it attracts...
Thinking of Switching Letting Agents? Here’s How to Do It Properly
By The team @ Eden May on 2nd Mar 2026Changing letting agents can feel like a big decision. But when handled properly, it’s usually far simpler than landlords expect.
If you’re considering a move, here are seven sensible steps to follow.
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