Armitstead Barnett Welcomes New Partner At Cumbria Office
Armitstead Barnett is delighted to announce the appointment of Oliver Bateman, who has joined the Cumbria office as a Partner. Oliver’s appointment further strengthens the firm’s presence and expertise across the rural sector. With over 30 years’ experience, Oliver is a well-respected Land Agent and Chartered Surveyor, bringing extensive knowledge of rural property, professional services, […]
Potential Large Scale Wind Farm Project to Hit Wyre and Preston Farmers
Lancashire farmers and landowners in Wyre and Preston could soon feel the real cost and disruption of the drive towards net zero and renewable energy sources. Ørsted, a multi-national energy company are wishing to construct the East Irish Sea Transmission project, which involves connecting off the new Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm to the UK […]
The First Three Months of my Apprenticeship
As the days are getting shorter, the first three months of my apprenticeship have flown by. After completing two weeks work experience earlier this year, in September I started my Rural Surveying Degree Apprenticeship with Armitstead Barnett. My first weeks have shown me just how varied a career in Rural Surveying can be. No two […]
Slurry Infrastructure Grant Case Study – Wannops Farms Ltd
Round 1 of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant (SIG) was launched in December 2022, with Expression of Interest Forms required by the 31st January 2023. The RPA whittled down these applications to just 374, with Wannops Farms LTD being successful in Round 1. Wannops Farms LTD comprises a dairy enterprise, based to the edge of Lancaster […]
The Potential Impact of Net Zero to some Lancashire Farms
Northwest Lancashire farmers and landowners could soon feel the real cost and disruption of the drive towards net zero and renewable energy sources. The Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Windfarms Public Inquiry has just finished. They represent two proposed offshore wind farms being developed in the Irish Sea and combined they will power the equivalent of […]
Budget Update
The pre-budget “noise” was much more dramatic than the budget itself, the long awaited budget has now been and gone and here is a little property related summary: Source: Propertymark There was an array of other changes that will affect the economy, but perhaps not so dramatic as some of the pre-amble reported, thankfully! Here […]
Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – An Update
The Government has now released their Roadmap for the Implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, which will reform the Private Rented Sector (PRS). The measures listed in the Act are to be introduced in three phases, the first phase beginning on the 1st May 2026 and includes the following:- New powers giving local councils […]
New Year Open Home Event
Whilst many people expect the property market to wind down before Christmas, our team is active as ever supporting clients right up to the Christmas break and preparing for our first exciting event of 2026. There’s still time for you to get involved! Our New Year Open Home Event will be taking place on 10th–11th January […]
New Year New Buyers
Now Is the Time to Prepare Your January Move! With the Chancellor’s Budget now out of the way and confidence slowly returning to the property market, many homeowners are starting to think ahead to their next move. If you’re considering selling in the New Year, now is the perfect time to get prepared because the […]
Yet more change on the horizon for the Rental Sector
Just as the industry has been preparing itself for regulatory reform under the forthcoming Renters’ Rights Act, the recent Budget has added yet another layer of change for landlords. This time in the form of increased taxation on rental income. For many landlords, this latest announcement feels like one more hit in what has become […]
Budget 2025 Summary
After months of speculation, the Chancellor has now set out the Governments tax and spending plans within the ‘Budget’ on 26th November 2025. As is often the case, rumours of potential property tax rises and changes to lifetime gifting rules gave rise to a significant number of clients progressing forward with planned property sales and […]
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 […]
