Intercounty blog

Making your home more energy efficient in 2026 is not just an environmentally responsible choice - it’s a smart financial move, particularly in today’s cost-of-living crisis. In this blog, we’ll explore practical, cost-effective ways to optimise your home’s energy use for a greener, more efficient home. 

Selling your property is a major decision, and timing plays a crucial role in getting the best outcome. In this blog we explore 10 reasons why listing your property early in the year could be the perfect opportunity for a successful sale.

The Autumn Budget 2025, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, introduces significant changes that will impact the housing market. Here’s a breakdown of the key numbers and what they mean for you.

On 6 November 2025, the Bank of England announced that it would hold the base interest rate at 4% while a possible reduction could be on the horizon.In this blog, we discuss what this may mean for homeowners, buyers, and sellers.

Selling a home can be a significant undertaking, and having young children can add an extra layer of complexity making the entire process feel overwelming. In this blog, we share practical tips to help you navigate the selling journey with young children. 

In this blog we explore why pricing your house correctly from the outset is so crucial to a smooth sale and why getting the right estate agent to carry out an accurate valuation is an important starting point in your selling journey.

If you’ve decided 2026 is going to be the year you move to a new home, getting your property on the market before Boxing Day will give you the best chance of getting a buyer in place quickly - but with Christmas coming you’ll need to act fast.

Planning to list your home? Here are 5 reasons why it pays to get professional photography of your home before decorating for Christmas to showcase your property’s best features and attract more buyers.

As the countdown to Christmas begins, many homeowners assume it's too late to get their property on the market before the festive season. In reality, autumn is one of the most strategic times to list your home - in this blog we look at why this is the case and how to prepare your home for a smooth sale.

Are you trying to sell your home in the run up to Christmas, but the weather conditions are having other ideas? Read on to find out our top tips for marketing your home in winter.

Learn how to depersonalise your home to attract buyers this autumn with our practical tips on creating a neutral, inviting space while incorporating seasonal decor.

We have listed a few simple tasks and tricks that make a big difference in making your home and garden look appealing to prospective buyers for autumn viewings.