The picture postcard village of Withnell is situated in the middle of the scenic Lancashire countryside, with green fields, rolling hills and hedgerows in abundance.  Located only a short distance from major roads such as the M65, the village boasts excellent transport links, with easy access to Preston, Blackburn and beyond.  Here at Armitstead Barnett, […]

You don’t need us to tell you that finances have become much more challenging over the past few months. So how can a mortgage advisor make life easier? Saving money has never been more important than it is right now. You might think that one way of cutting costs would be to cut out the […]

Lancashire County Council , “LCC”, are currently working on a major new road network in the South Lancaster area, with the plans appearing to continue at full pace. The newly proposed South Lancaster Link Road is set to provide a new highway, bypassing Galgate village and connecting the proposed Bailrigg Garden Village (south Lancaster) with […]

New rules were introduced in April 2020 that require UK individuals who dispose of residential property resulting in a capital gains tax liability to both report this to HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) and pay the tax within 30 days of completion. Despite extending this deadline to 60 days for completions after 27 October 2021 […]

Japanese knotweed is becoming more prolific and is turning up in more and more places.  The presence of Japanese knotweed on your property and land could potentially reduce the capital value of a property by up to 30%.  Japanese knotweed can be difficult to identify.  Over the last 12 months, we have identified the presence […]

The Energy Crisis might have focused all of our attention in terms of costs but the source of the energy is certainly a hot topic, indeed the Renewable energy market is one of the world’s fastest growing industries and one that offers opportunities to many landowners, especially at a time when the farming landscape is […]

Armitstead Barnett are excited to welcome Mark Bolan to the team. Mark has worked as an estate agent for a number of years predominately with a stronghold in Preston and the North. Mark is a qualified Estate Agent and a Member of the National Association of Estate Agents. Mark has sold properties across the market […]

The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is a three year agreement and aims to improve the income of a business, enhance productivity and protect the environment.  SFI can provide a steady income as payment will be received every three months providing the actions are complete.  The new DEFRA announcement has shown that the SFI offer will […]

Upon the Kind instructions of R Forrest Complete Dispersal sale of Tractors, Vehicles, Machinery and Deadstock. Back O’the Town Lane, Ince Blundell, Merseyside L38 6JJ Saturday 1st July at 10.30am View Sale Catalogue

Not every buyer will feel the same as you do about your beloved pets, so we thought we would create some top tips to minimise the negatives and maximise the positives. Clean, clean, clean! We always recommend a good clean and vacuum before each viewing to present your home in the best possible light.  Some […]

Each year we aim to bring to the table an “open home event,” over the years we have learnt so much from the market when hosting these.  We learn what is really going on with people, often ahead of them coming to market and making a move.  Over the weekend, Armitstead Barnett opened up 43 homes […]

Our Open Home event is taking place on the 20 -21st May we have five exceptional properties taking part in our open event over the weekend, to view the properties taking part and viewing days please see below: Green Lane, Tarleton – Saturday 20th 12-2pm, Sunday 21st 12 -2pm Clyffes Farm Close – Saturday 20th […]