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 […]

Spring is a time of rejuvenation and new beginnings.  The same extends to the property market.  We often find that our clients look to buy a new property and/or decide to move to a new location, which includes families as they want to be settled by the start of the new school year. Spring brings […]

One of West Lancashire’s most vibrant, understated villages is the proud home of our South Lancashire Office.  We here in Burscough, simply cannot contain our pride in our fine village.  We have put together a list of our favourite attractions in the area: With the Leeds-Liverpool canal we have some picturesque walks on our doorstep, […]

After a year of rapidly rising interest rates, we look forward to 2024 in the expectation of greater stability and hopefully rates starting to reduce.  2024 will see the BPS payments in the form of the new delinked payments reduced to half their former level as the phasing out process continues to bite with the […]

As of 2024, mortgage interest rates in the United Kingdom are experiencing a decline – Sharon Duckworth, director at Key Mortgage Advice confirmed “We are now regularly seeing mortgage rates for lower loan to value products under 4% for all types of lending from purchases to remortgages”. This downward trend can be attributed to a combination […]

We have noticed many people concerned that the low interest rate mortgages of 2020/21 are coming to an end.  If this sounds familiar, don’t be daunted! We have seen an influx of people over the last month who want to know how much their home is worth, who bought their dream home or a temporary […]

To ensure that you can minimise costs for your rental property, it’s important to remember that prevention is key.  Before renting out your property, it’s crucial to ensure that the building’s structure is in excellent condition.  Once that’s done, implementing a regular inspection and maintenance schedule will help you avoid any major and expensive problems […]