Intercounty blog

Join us on Tuesday 14th October 2025, from 6:00–7:30 pm, for a webinar exploring the Renters' Rights Bill and its impact on landlords, featuring lettings experts from Intercounty, Frost's, JNP,  and Thomas Morris estate agents, plus a Q&A session.

From noise complaints to boundary disputes, difficult neighbours can impact tenant satisfaction and retention. In this post, we explore how landlords can respond constructively, support their tenants, and safeguard their investment when neighbour issues arise.

Routine property visits help landlords protect their investment, ensure legal compliance, and catch maintenance issues early.  In this blog, we explain what happens during an inspection, why these visits matter, and how estate agents manage them as part of a fully managed service.

Tenant requests for new flooring can show they care about the property, but landlords need to consider cost, responsibility and long-term value. This guide offers practical advice for handling these requests fairly.

For landlords with investment properties, one of the most important measures of success is having a high rental yield. In this blog post, we will talk you through what rental yield is and how your property can maximise its yield.

Selling a home often takes longer than people expect, and with the end of the year fast approaching, every week counts. In this blog we look at why timing is everything - from preparing your property to navigating the legal process, starting early can make all the difference.

Each of the areas we represent offer a high amount of well-reputed schools, making them extremely popular for families seeking quality education and a great lifestyle. In this blog we list some of the key areas for top schools in Bishop's Stortford and beyond. 

In this blog post, we will break down how school catchment areas work, how to work out what catchment area a property is in and how you can apply all of this knowledge when looking for your next home.

At Intercounty, we think that September is one of the best times of year to sell your home! Here are our top reasons why you should sell during this season.

In this article, we’ll explore five key reasons why the back-to-school season is the ideal moment to reassess your family's evolving needs for comfort, space and functionality and whether your current home makes the grade. 

When you've found your dream home and are ready to make an offer, having a conveyancer already lined up can give you a significant edge. In today's competitive market, being prepared shows sellers you're serious, organised, and ready to move quickly. This article explores why securing a property lawyer in advance is crucial for a successful purchase.

When you're thinking of selling your home, a common dilemma is whether to upgrade or renovate before putting it on the market? In this article we're looking at which home upgrades tend to add the most value and appeal to buyers, and when it might be better to sell your home as it is.