At Armitstead Barnett, we pride ourselves on our deep roots and expertise in the rural and high end property market.  Specialising in rural, village, agricultural, luxury and country homes, we offer a unique service tailored to the distinct needs of clients seeking an aspirational lifestyle.  Whether that’s a charming cottage in a picturesque village, or […]

With March just around the corner, the first signs of spring are finally here. With the snowdrops emerging, and the small green buds are beginning to form, it’s a joy to see.  In 6 weeks’ time the trees will be green and the warmer weather will hopefully be with us. Timing is everything. If you have […]

At Armitstead Barnett we make sure we have the power for your property to be seen. With over 10,000 followers on our Facebook page and reaching over 3,700,000 views between the 1st January – 28th February, we have the ability to get your property seen and sold. With a super social media platform, we have […]

We are thrilled to announce that our colleague, Eleanor Taylor, Property Advisor at our Garstang office, has officially become a qualified estate agent and is now a proud member of the National Association of Estate Agents under Propertymark – a fantastic achievement! At Armitstead Barnett, we are committed to professional excellence and continuous development. Investing […]

The start of the New Year hails the completion of our Clitheroe office refurbishment which has been revitalized and reimagined with a bold new makeover.  Our offices at 5 Church Street in the centre of Clitheroe (opposite the library) has been redesigned and brought up to date with a cutting edge new look. Jason Preston, Estate […]

A market appraisal is a professional assessment of the current price of your home based on a range of factors, including its condition, location, recent sales of comparable properties, and local market trends.  It is the start of the process for anyone looking to sell a property.  If you are considering putting your home on […]

There is still time to purchase before the stamp duty change but ONLY JUST. Time to take a look and our open home weekend is timed perfectly…. “What are the changes?” we hear you ask…. All the up to date information can be found on this link:  Stamp Duty Land Tax: Residential property rates – GOV.UK […]

Within Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 it states that the landlord is responsible “to keep in repair and proper working order the installations in the dwelling-house for space heating and heating water.” Although the wording isn’t so straight forward, this refers to any heating and hot water installation, such as Agas, […]

Sedbergh offers the rare combination of natural beauty, rich history, and a welcoming community. Whether you’re in search of outdoor adventure, a family-friendly environment, or a peaceful setting to enjoy your retirement, this delightful town in the Yorkshire Dales National Park is a place that offers it all. If you are considering a move, Sedbergh […]

We are kicking off 2025 with our open home event! Taking place on the 11th and 12th January.   A selection of truly wonderful homes, ranging from cottages to barn conversions, houses to small holdings, will be opening their doors for you to take a look around.   Our previous, highly successful Open Home Events have […]

Since the Budget announcements of 30th October 2024, I would find it hard to believe that the matter of ‘succession’ has not been raised around almost every farmhouse kitchen table across the nation.  If it hasn’t, then it absolutely should be!  Succession planning was always a thorny topic for many farming families, however, due to […]

A Christmas message from us to you.  We love this time of year, so many properties exchange and complete in November and December, making the first Christmas in a new home so very special.  In November we saw some phenomenal completions and some lovely families, along with focussed agricultural clients, “move in”. Are we sitting […]