Intercounty blog

At Intercounty, we aim to support local landlords as best we can. We know staying in touch with administrative issues is a full-time role, but with our help, we believe you can make informed decisions.

Intercounty’s Head of Property Management, Tracey Gosnell talks about her love for the diverse problem-solving challenges that come with the job and why, 10 years after joining the company, it's the people that really make the difference.

At Intercounty, we take immense pride in working closely with landlords, helping them to provide tenants with a high standard of service. We work closely with letting industry professionals, but we have also seen many landlords take the initiative when it comes to improving their rental property.

With demand for rental property being as high as it is, it is no surprise that many people are considering becoming a landlord. Being a landlord can be extremely rewarding, but it is difficult.

There are numerous changes affecting landlords in 2021. Our helpful guide focuses on some key legislation updates that landlords need to be aware of.

The Queen's Speech on 11th May confirmed that the Renters' Reform Bill is back on the agenda for 2021, with the response to the 2019 proposals now expected in the autumn, when the government will outline its reform package for the PRS. Read on to find out more about some of the fairly significant proposed changes.

Under the new Government Model Tenancy Agreement announced in January 2021, landlords will no longer be able to issue blanket bans on pets, with objections made only where there is good reason...

At Intercounty, we aim to keep all landlords up to date, and we work closely with many landlords in and around Stansted. You might have heard about the Breathing Space scheme before now, but if not, it is vital you inform yourself of this scheme, and the impact it might have on the lettings sector.

If you fail to get even some of them right, you will reduce your chances of success.

Being a landlord is tough, and we know most landlords benefit from help form an experienced letting agent. However, with so many agents to choose from, many landlords feel overwhelmed by the thought of selecting the right professional.

Being a landlord is a challenging role, and we aim to provide landlords with as much support as we can.

Intercounty has been independently identified as one of the top estate agents in the country and features in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2021.