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Keep up to date with the latest property trends, market updates, Intercounty news, community activity and competitions.

It only takes one accident to start a fire
November 20th 2023
We’ve put together a list of safety checks and risks you should look out for in the home to make sure your home is as safe from fire as it can be.
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September 18th 2023
Selling your home is one of the biggest commitments you will make. In this article, we'll explore the reasons why it's more important than ever to have an expert agent in your corner.
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A couple packing up a cardboard box
April 11th 2023
As life changes and evolves, so does our living space. What was right for you ten or twenty years ago may not be the right fit now as you get older and your lifestyle shifts. If you’re reaching this point, you might want to consider downsizing your property.
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April 3rd 2023
To help make your pricing decision easier, we’ve compiled a list of tips that can help make sure that you set an accurate, realistic selling price and get your home sold as quickly as possible.
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The front of a house surrounded by flowers
March 22nd 2023
Spring is one of the busiest times of year for the property market. We've compiled a list of things that will help your home stand out.
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Someone holding a calculator over a contract with a small house in the background
March 10th 2023
Buying a house is a big commitment, one you will probably spend years saving for. To help you be prepared, we’ve compiled a quick list of costs you might encounter when buying your new home.
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A woman sitting on a laptop by a sunny window
February 9th 2023
With the current cost-of-living crisis and ongoing climate concerns, having an energy efficient home is a big priority for buyers. Here’s a list of things you can do to make your home more green, from small jobs to big projects.
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A woman arranging pink flowers on a table
January 30th 2023
With January behind us and the new year well and truly here, there’s no better time to start thinking about selling your property. Here are some reasons why February is one of the best months to sell your property.
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Woman in yellow jumper sitting in front of a laptop
January 17th 2023
After the lull of Christmas, January is one of the busiest times of year for property sales. Many buyers take the new year as an opportunity to look for a new home. If you want to get on top of the renewed buyer interest and get your home sold quickly, it’s vital that you list your property as early as you can in the new year to take advantage.
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A basket of blankets and an armchair in front of a fire
January 3rd 2023
While the property market tends to slow down in December, it picks right back up in January, one of the biggest selling months of the year.  This just means that you need to make sure that your property is in the best position to grab the attention of any potential buyers.
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A house in autumn
November 30th 2022
With Christmas coming very shortly, your thoughts are probably with presents and turkeys! But if you're planning to sell your house in the New Year, there's only a few weeks left to get your property marketing ready in time for the post Christmas property search boom. 
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Stamp duty cut
September 23rd 2022
The chancellor has unveiled in this morning’s mini-budget that there will be a permanent cut to stamp duty taking effect immediately, as of Friday 23rd September 2022.  The cut is set to save home buyers thousands, with the aim to help encourage economic growth by allowing more people to move property and get more first-time buyers on the housing ladder.
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