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Aerial view of a UK suburban neighbourhood with houses, roads, and green spaces, illustrating the property market in 2026.

Buyers

The Base Rate and the Property Market in 2026

Bright living room inside a renovated Victorian terraced house in Hitchin near the train station.

Buyers

Hitchin’s historic heart: finding the best value terraced homes for commuters in 2026

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The 2026 energy deadline: A landlord’s guide to upgrading older Hertfordshire properties to EPC ‘C’

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Buyers

Investing in a lifestyle: is 2026 the right time to buy a country property?

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Buyers

Costs of moving home in December 2025: the budget checklist buyers and sellers actually need

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The premium appeal: why Hitchin’s independent Christmas charm commands higher property prices

Sellers

What not to fix before selling your home

Landlords

Possession Rules from May 2026: What Landlords Need to Know – A Country Properties Guide

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Landlords

The 2025 Budget: What it means for homeowners and landlords with Country Properties

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Sellers

Selling a unique country home: how to avoid down valuations

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Landlords

How self-managing landlords can prepare for the Renters’ Rights Act implementation starting 27 December 2025

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Buyers

Hitchin’s most sought-after streets – are you living in one?

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Property News

Hitchin property market trends: What buyers & sellers need to know

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Landlords

Future-proofing your rental: why improving your home’s EPC rating matters

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Property News

A 2026 look at Ampthill: what’s it like to live in the popular market town?