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March 28th 2022
Finding and keeping a quality tenant for your rental property is a major factor in the successful operation of your property. If you have a courteous tenant, who pays their rent on time and cares for your rental property, you will find your role as a landlord easier.
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March 24th 2022
Property title fraud – could it happen to you?  If you're a homeowner find out how to protect yourself from your property being sold to someone else without your knowledge or permission.
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March 21st 2022
Move or Improve? Have you outgrown your current home, but are not sure whether you should move or improve?
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March 17th 2022
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.
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March 14th 2022
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.
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March 11th 2022
What are the government's plans in relation to Levelling Up and the private rental sector?
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March 11th 2022
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.
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March 11th 2022
Changes from 6 April 2022 will impact how letting agents and landlords in England conduct Right to Rent checks.
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February 28th 2022
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.
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February 25th 2022
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.
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February 25th 2022
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%.
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February 24th 2022
Find out what a conveyancer does and how they are involved in the process of buying a house.
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