The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the Government’s planning policies and how these are expected to be applied at a local level. The main focus of the proposals is on boosting the national supply of housing, with a headline target of delivering 1.5 million new homes over the next five years, this will […]

Following the election in July, the Renters’ Rights Bill has been a main objective for the new Labour Government, being in their election manifesto. Their aim is to give greater rights to private renters, balancing the power between landlords and tenants; this includes the ‘abolishment’ of Section 21 notices. It is now time for landlords […]

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) have released the first ‘Endorsed Action’, being GRH6; ‘Manage priority habitat species-rich grassland’. This is a 5-year SFI action that pays £646 per hectare/year. This action will need to be ‘endorsed’ by a Natural England adviser. The adviser will check that the land you want to complete the action on […]

September has brought along the start of my five-year Rural Enterprise and Land Management (REALM) Degree Apprenticeship. Both myself and fellow Trainee Surveyor, Grace Allen from our Cumbria Office, will be completing this Apprenticeship at Harper Adams University whilst working and being supported by Armitstead Barnett as our employer.  The Degree Apprenticeship programme aims to […]

You have no doubt heard that the new Government are set to announce their first Budget on 30 October 2024. Whilst the Government have confirmed their pledge not to increase income tax, VAT, or National Insurance, the current deficit means changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT) are likely. Here we take […]

Imagine moving into a new home for Christmas…well you can! Armitstead Barnett is proud to be working with some of the very best developers in the area, luxurious finishes, attention to detail, 10 year warranties and excellent service are just some of the reasons why a new home could be for you. We have sites […]

EPC’s are essential in both the letting and residential sale of property – and the laws surrounding this are set to change. You may have come across the term ‘EPC’, referring to an Energy Performance Certificate of a specific dwelling.  This gives information about a property’s energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions, rated bands A-G, […]

Its good news! Over the past year, property prices in Ribble Valley have increased by 2%, adding £5,500 to the value of the average home, according to our July 2024 House Price Index. This growth significantly outpaces the UK average, where prices have only risen by 0.5% since July 2023. The typical home in Ribble […]

SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2024 Saturday saw the retirement sale on behalf of Bradley Farms Limited, Park Farm, Preesall following the sale of their farm which we were also favoured with the kind instruction.  The sale saw excellently maintained larger machinery utilised in conjunction with the operation of a high output intensive dairy farm.  Buyers from […]

On the 7th and 8th September we will be opening up a selection of truly wonderful homes, ranging from cottages to barn conversions, houses to small holdings, we can’t wait to throw the doors open.  Our previous, highly successful Open Home Events have ensured that we are giving our clients the best opportunity to sell and […]

On the 1st August the Bank of England cut its base rate to 5%, which was the first reduction since March 2020.  This is seen as a positive move for the housing market, where mortgage lenders are competing against each other to offer the most favourable rates, some lenders are now providing fixed rates of […]

June and July have continued to be really busy months for the Lettings Department with lots of new properties launched to the market, non-stop viewings and tenancies agreed. However, advertising a property To Let and finding a suitable tenant is only part of the job.  Managing the tenancy and dealing with the end of tenancy […]