As with many sectors, the current and ongoing impact of Covid-19 prompted the Government to make a number of changes to ensure that both landlords and tenants are able to contend with these challenging circumstances. EvictionIn normal circumstances, landlords can regain possession of their property in two months using Section 21 Form 6a. However, notices […]

We are delighted to announce that Simon Wells has been promoted to Associate Partner.  Simon’s hard work and diligence are an asset to the team and we see a great future for him in the firm.  Lancashire born, Simon joined us with a First Class Honours degree in Land Management. He went on to qualify […]

As we all know, 2020 has so far been a strange year. All started normally, then out of nowhere a little- known virus from China upset the apple cart in a major way. Lockdown and movement restrictions followed, having an impact on instructions and inspections for valuations and the production of work. However, as things […]

Large parts of our countryside are intersected by a wide range of utilities, from water, sewerage and gas pipelines to electricity pylons, poles and wires. Utility companies constantly need to adapt by building new infrastructure or repairing and renewing existing systems, and it is imperative that farmers and landowners have the best advice with regard […]

As we started the year, the consensus was that it was going to be one of the busiest, with positive sentiment in the market following political uncertainty. Little did we know then that the market would be ‘paused’ for some time. Things are however now back up and running and it seems that the demand […]

It’s great being in the North Lancashire office at Armitstead Barnett.  I have worked in various areas around Lancashire but never before in the historic market town of Garstang.  Being here, I have such a broad patch in which we to operate, unlike the agencies where I have worked before.  The size of the patch […]

Very simply – we are doing everything we used to do but better! Estate Agents were one of the first businesses released to start working safely after going into a full national lockdown back in March.  Our customer and team safety are paramount, yet we recognise that there are people who need to move for […]

As a landlord you may be aware that there is a ‘minimum level of energy efficiency’ standard (EPC band E) when it comes to letting out a property. Applications are now open for the Green Homes Grant Scheme which allows landlords and homeowners to apply for a grant of up to £10,000 towards the cost […]

As more and more sales are agreed, we are seeing issues with non-compliant septic tank/private drainage holding sales up.  We advise all our clients to:- Find out whether their septic tank is compliant ahead of marketing Be upfront with buyers about whether it meets new standards or not If it isn’t compliant, gain quotes for […]

So the property market is rising, with lockdown continuing people are still looking to move to more rural locations or the house of their dreams.  Since the national lockdown eased and our teams are back doing what they do best, we have seen high levels of demand for truly AB properties – cottages, houses, smallholdings […]