Lettings Update – We are Hiring Since taking up the position of Lettings Manager at the beginning of May I can honestly say my feet haven’t touched the ground.  A really busy month for marketing advices, launches to the market, and the best bit – key handovers at the start of a new tenancy.  The […]

As the interest rate waiting game continues, the property market carries on with the average asking price of a home in Britain reaching a new record this month at just above £375,000 (+0.8%). The stretching of asking prices is commonly seen in the market which shows that sellers have confidence. Whilst the momentum of the […]

How can we reduce the chance of the disappointment of a sale falling through?  Many agents treat this part of the process differently, we like to make sure our sales are agreed with a “belt and braces” type approach.  We gain/provide the following information:- With all of this on the table, buyers and sellers are able […]

A Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ) is a detailed form, completed by our vendors prior to a property being launched to the market.  It includes relevant information regarding their home that makes a world of difference in the long run.  It helps us, as the agent, have greater depth discussions with potential buyers right at the […]

Propertymark are the leading membership body for the property sector with nearly 18,000 members, below is a brief editorial of the position paper in relation to the future of home buying and selling. ‘Moving house is considered a slow and frustrating process, especially when compared internationally where countries such as the USA, Australia, and Norway […]

Upon the kind instructions of Mr Neil Rothwell Complete Dispersal Sale of Tractors, Vehicles, Machinery and Deadstock Fir Tree Farm, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 7HH Saturday 20th April at 10.30am prompt.

Here at Armitstead Barnett, we are experienced in dealing with a wide variety of Utility works and compensation claims.  We are proud to represent farmers and landowners in all matter of Utilities and Compensation Claims. We regularly represent farmers and landowners in respect of new schemes and access for maintenance and repairs with: If you […]

The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is the predominant environmental scheme offering a reliable income to farmers to support food production and the environment as they transition to the end of the Basic Payment Scheme. To be eligible for the scheme, you must have management control of the land for the three-year duration of the agreement. […]

The rental market in England has seen significant reform and scrutiny in recent years and as we make our way through 2024, it is important for both landlords and tenants to stay informed about further challenges ahead. One of the major trends in the rental market is the increasing demand for rental properties.  With  rising […]

What’s new for 2024? The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) is funded by DEFRA and provides investment towards specific items which will support improvements to productivity and efficiency for farming businesses.  New for 2024, the funding is now split into three separate areas to help you buy equipment or technology to: The maximum grant […]

 New powers of Local Authorities to let empty high street properties on behalf of their owners. With the enactment of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act in October 2023, the Government hopes to be able to fulfil its stated intentions to “ensure new development is built more beautifully; produces more local infrastructure, like GP surgeries, […]

A flying start to the year for our Cumbria office with a successful collective land auction bringing out crowd of buyers.  With a mix of agricultural and investment purchasers demand was strong which saw land achieve good values at our sale on 27th February 2024, at Crooklands Hotel. Offered to the market were three blocks […]