Intercounty blog

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.

One of the most commonly asked questions for an estate agent is whether the homeowner should conduct the viewing.

While there is a lot of information regarding the cost of buying a home, there is not a lot said about the cost of selling your home. It is natural to think that as you are selling your property, money will flow towards you, or at least be paid for the ownership of your home.

When it comes to buyer behaviour in the housing market, there is no denying the importance of open spaces, and having the ability to get out and about.

When it comes to making the most of 2022, it is perfectly natural people will look to make some changes. If you are keen to move home soon, you need to consider a lot of factors.