Intercounty blog

A new study carried out by the National Residential Landlords Association found that 57% of landlords stated that demand for rental accommodation increased in the third quarter of 2021. Only 39% of landlords found that there had been an increase in the second quarter of this year, so it is positive to see this movement in the market.

Take your home to property buyers safely and quickly. At Intercounty we offer virtual tours which include 3D floorplans and video tours for our properties. 

A lot of property owners carried out home improvement projects during the various lockdowns we have endured in recent years. It turns out, according to a new study carried out by GoCompare Home Insurance that this work might have led to a positive outcome for many homeowners.

Some good news for property buyers, and in turn property owners looking to sell their home, is that there is more choice in the market. According to Moneyfacts, there is more choice in the mortgage market now than there has been since 2008.

If you plan on selling your home, you need to have an EPC, or Energy Performance Certificate, in place. This is something we are more than happy to assist you with.

In life, it is natural that people ask what is coming next. No matter what is happening now, people tend to have an eye on the future, and this is certainly the case with the housing market. If you are looking for guidance in the Bishop’s Stortford housing market, Intercounty is here to assist you.

It is fair to say that the pandemic, and associated lockdowns, have changed what is important for many people. This is true when you consider the housing market, and what people are looking for in their home.

The Bank of England is expected to announce interest rate rises in the coming weeks.  Embrace Financial Services (EFS) is urging existing and potential borrowers to address their current or future mortgage needs to minimise the risk of higher mortgage repayments in the future.

Downsizing your home. What you need to know.   Moving to a smaller home can be a great opportunity to free up some equity from your home, live a different lifestyle and to save money.

Find out about the different property valuation options available before you sell your home.

How long does it take to move house? There are lots of things to consider when moving house. Find out more about each stage of the house buying process and things you can do to help it move smoothly.

Step by step guide to selling your home   You’ve decided to sell your home. There are a lot of things to think about which can seem overwhelming. Our step by step guide below covers everything you need to do.