The Hardest Tasks For A New Landlord

In this guide we explore how self managed landlords in England can increase rent under the Renters’ Rights Act, from assessing the market value and discussing the proposal with tenants to serving the right paperwork.

Congratulations to our Intercounty colleagues on achieving their ARLA Propertymark qualifications. Their success reflects Intercounty’s commitment to professional development and delivering expert guidance to landlords and tenants.

Anti-social behaviour can be stressful for tenants, neighbours and landlords. If it is left unaddressed, it can quickly become more difficult to resolve. In this blog we explore what classes as anti-social behaviour and how landlords can proactively address it.

Fire doors can play a vital role in protecting tenants and escape routes but the requirements vary between properties. Here’s what landlords need to know about their responsibilities, routine checks and dealing with potential problems.

From December 2026, the government will begin rolling out its ‘Register your rental property’ service across England. Landlords will pay £65 per property each year and will need to keep their registration details up to date. Future rules will also require registration identifiers to appear in rental adverts. In this blog, we give an overview of the upcoming changes.

In this blog post, we’ll explore effective strategies for achieving a neutral, uncluttered environment to successfully list your home and allow buyers to imagine themselves in it.