Intercounty blog

Move or Improve? Have you outgrown your current home, but are not sure whether you should move or improve?

Selling your home seems like a massive task, but the reality is, it is a lot of smaller tasks and steps. Some of these activities can be undertaken at the same time, but equally, there are some steps that should be concluded before you move on with the process.

While there is still uncertainty as to how integral remote working will become in the workplace, it is important to acknowledge there are pros and cons to working in this way.

What are the government's plans in relation to Levelling Up and the private rental sector?

Trading Standards and the government have jointly announced compulsory material information which must appear on property listings. A property's council tax band or rate (for lettings and sales) and the property price and tenure information (for sales) must be included on all property listings by 31st May 2022.

Changes from 6 April 2022 will impact how letting agents and landlords in England conduct Right to Rent checks.

At Intercounty, we know that people often fall in love with a home at first glance. There is a lot to be said for instant gut feelings, and we believe many people have decided to buy a home after no more than a few minutes in a property.

If you plan on selling your home in Great Dunmow, you are legally required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) in place. The EPC must be included in the marketing of the property, and if the property is marketed without an EPC, the agent is liable to a fine.

At the end of 2021, the Bank of England announced an increase in interest rates. This was the first interest rate rise in more than three years. The change saw interest rates move from 0.1% to 0.25%.

Find out what a conveyancer does and how they are involved in the process of buying a house.

Choosing an estate agent to sell or rent out your home can be a daunting task. Do you have recommendations from friends of family? Should you rely on online reviews? Choose the agent with the most sales boards visible? Or choose the estate agent who offers the cheapest service?

We are still early in 2022 that people are keen to look ahead, and see what is likely to unfold over the course of the year.