The Wellingborough Property Blog

  2022 UPDATE: EPC RULES ARE CHANGING Energy Performance Certificates (or EPCs) have, until now, been barely significant when it comes to the Northamptonshire housing market. But it’s important to be aware that there are big changes afoot with regard to EPC requirements, and landlords in Northamptonshire need to pay close attention. So, what changes are coming to the EPC requirements? What kind of impact will those changes have? Here, we take a closer look at the facts.   What Are EPCs? The EPC or Energy Performance Certificate is a building’s official energy efficiency rating. The ratings range from A – the best – down to G – least efficient. All properties listed on the market must have their EPC included within the sale particulars. Furthermore, all tenants need to receive their rental home’s EPC on moving into the property.   An Old Housing Problem In Northamptonshire, there are many different house types, and some of them are very old. These period homes often have poor insulation

  TOP TIPS ON HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME QUICKLY DURING DIVORCE Selling your home due to a divorce can be a very difficult time. Naturally, many people want to make the sale run as smoothly and quickly as possible so that the journey towards new beginnings can start. If you’re selling your home during a divorce and want to know how to sell it quickly, here are Chelton Brown’s top tips on how to arrange a smooth sale.   1. Keep Communication Open Keeping communication strong between the two of you couldn’t be more important when selling a home during a divorce – particularly if you want to reassure buyers that the sale will be smooth.   Agree on your priorities together and make sure you’re discussing the finances all the way through. Choosing the right estate agent also helps when selling due to divorce. An agent with expert communication is ideal to ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible.   2. Stage it for a Sale Staging your home in the right way is important. If you want to sell