Journal
All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
Changes to the EICR Regulations – November 2025
Landlords – did you know? From the 1st November 2025, EICR regulations are changing. Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR’s) have been part of legislation for private rented homes since June 2020. Landlords have been required to ensure electrical installations are inspected and tested every 5 years, and the tenants provided with a copy of the […]
Property Market Update – Autumn 2025
As autumn begins, the UK property market is in a particularly interesting position. September is often a busy time for home movers, with buyers returning from summer breaks and sellers aiming to secure deals before the end of the year and a move before Christmas. While national headlines highlight mixed fortunes across the country, Lancashire’s […]
Five Small Changes That Can Add Big Value Before You Sell
Preparing your home for sale doesn’t always mean taking on major renovations or spending a fortune. In fact, a few well-chosen updates can make a significant difference to how your property presents — and can even influence the final sale price. Buyers notice the little things, and first impressions matter more than ever. Refresh your […]
Welcome Back Geena!
We’re delighted to welcome Geena back to the Armitstead Barnett team as a Property Advisor. Having graduated from City, University of London in 2023 with a degree in Business Management, Geena returned to the Northwest and began her property career with Armitstead Barnett. Her passion for property then took her to London, where she joined […]
Landlords – What you need to know about the Renters’ Rights Bill
The Renters’ Rights Bill will change the way you let your house and impact your decisions regarding your property or portfolio. Are you ready? Do you understand what this means for your property? At times like this a really approachable agent is what you need, no question is too small or too large – Cathy […]
That’s a wrap for Open Home Events in 2025!
On the 6th and 7th of September, we hosted our third Open Home Event of the year—welcoming potential buyers into more than 80 properties across Lancashire, Cumbria, and North Yorkshire. Despite the weather, the results from our two-day event speak for themselves — with 208viewings, multiple offers, and sales being agreed across all offices. Our goal was to draw out […]
Carefully Managed Sales Progression – Why it Matters
We are much more than fancy marketing… selling a property can be complex and having the right team behind you is essential to ensure the process runs smoothly. Once your sale is negotiated and agreed, our work is just getting started. The team act like a sales progression powerhouse. Your transaction will be personally managed […]
Should you sell in Autumn or Winter?
Many homeowners wonder if the colder months are the right time to put their property on the market. While spring is often seen as the “traditional” selling season, autumn and winter can offer unique advantages for sellers.
Properties Taking Part In Our September 2025 Open Day
We invite you to mark Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September in your diary for our third Open Home Event of the year. Please click here to view all properties taking part over the weekend
The Downside of Net Zero for Landowners
As we know, the Government has set very ambitious targets to try and achieve Carbon Net Zero by 2030 (although this is looking very optimistic to say the least). The implications of this can be far reaching not only on businesses but potentially landowners. The Government has signalled clear intentions to allow for a greater […]
Date for Your Diary – 6th & 7th September 2025
We invite you to mark Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September in your diary for our third Open Home Event of the year. With summer in full swing and the school holidays already underway, many people are making the most of the sunshine—when it appears! As a result, the property market can sometimes feel a little quieter during […]
Move before Christmas
It is hard to think we are writing about this already but its true; act now to move before Christmas! The average time from agreeing a sale to completion (the day of the big move!) has been reported to be above 12 weeks across the country. At AB we can report that it can be […]
