‘Death of the High Street’ Looms as Somerset Estate Agents Face Soaring Costs Saturday, April 25, 2026 somerset businessrates highstreet rentersrights estateagents rentalmarket localeconomy businessrelief landlords legislation A Somerset-based estate agency, Tor Estates, is sounding the alarm as escalating business rates and new legislation force tough decisions, including potential job cuts. Operating from two offices in Street and Glastonbury, … Read More
'Death of the High Street' - Rising Costs Threaten Somerset Estate Agents and Renters Saturday, April 25, 2026 somerset businessrates highstreet rentersrights estateagents renters landlords smallbusiness shopclosures legislation A significant increase in business rates and upcoming changes to tenants' rights are casting a shadow over Somerset’s local estate agency sector. Tor Estates, with offices in Street and Glastonbury, report a staggering 50% … Read More
Estate Agents Raise £800 for Mind at Charity Clay Pigeon Shooting Event Wednesday, August 13, 2025 charity claypigeon estateagents mentalhealth mind sport abbeyling fundraising propertydevelopers community In June, Allen & Harris and Fox & Sons hosted a charity clay pigeon shooting event that successfully raised £800 for Mind, a leading mental health support organization. The event brought together colleagues and local … Read More
Familiar Face Property Firm Makes a Strong Return to Taunton High Street Thursday, May 22, 2025 taunton lettings somerset property realestate landlords tenants partnership estateagents reopening Somerset’s property market welcomes back a familiar name as Gibbins Richards Lettings reopens on Taunton’s High Street, boasting a dynamic new leadership team and a revitalized approach to lettings. After a year-long pause, … Read More