Burscough is a great place to be based as one of the Chartered Surveyors here at Armitstead Barnett. Our patch is a large one, covering rural, suburban and urban areas, and I therefore have the opportunity to inspect a wide range of residential, commercial and semi-commercial property, and for a variety of purposes.  Within recent weeks […]

Scarisbrick holds claim to being the largest parish in Lancashire, covering roughly 8,000 acres of arable farmland stretching between Ormskirk and Southport.  With a relatively scattered population of just under 4,000 people, most residents reside within the six delightful semi-rural hamlets nestled within open countryside.   For a village with no centre, Scarisbrick boasts a […]

The ‘mini-budget’ announced by the Chancellor introduced some changes to the thresholds at which Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) becomes payable.  These changes affect all residential purchases completing on or after 23 September 2022 in England. The first change is the increase in price from which Stamp Duty becomes payable.  This has increased from £125,000 to […]

Armitstead Barnett has a deep-rooted history in the North-West of England rural property sector, with a vast knowledge in rural property and legal matters.  We are increasingly working with more and more Rural Property Portfolios and Rural Estates across Lancashire and Cumbria, assisting with strategic decisions to fit with their longer-term business objectives, being the […]

Currently legislation introduced in 2015 which established the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for residential properties requires rental properties to have an EPC Rating of E or above.   From 1st April 2025, under current proposals, all newly rented properties will be required to have an EPC Rating of C or above.  Exiting tenancies will have until […]

Dry stone walls, rolling hills and quaint villages, welcome to the Yorkshire Dales, it can be wild and windswept or quietly tranquil.  What makes it such a special place to live or visit? Well, if you are looking for a quiet rural lifestyle, with excellent schools and walks up deserted hills and river valleys whilst staying […]

Simply put…  as soon as possible! In todays’ current market it is best to instruct solicitors early on to avoid any delays or extra time it will take for the transaction. Ideally this should be around the same time that an agent is instructed, it can reduce time and stress later down the line if […]

We have some super properties heading to market this Autumn, from cottages, to houses both new and those with character, land and small holdings which will be welcomed by so many buyers.  We continue to regularly hear “there is nothing on the market,” however we are starting to see the market steady since the crazy […]

Nicky O’Brien has recently joined the Armitstead Barnett team in our Burscough office as a Sales Negotiator. Nicky has over 15 years’ experience in the industry and has been very successful in her roles, adding additional strength to our growing South Lancashire team. Having recently moved to Burscough, Nicky has taken the opportunity to join AB […]

Jenny Rheade has recently joined the Armitstead Barnett team as a Trainee Surveyor, based primarily in the Garstang office working across the business. Jenny joins us on her third-year placement from Harper Adams University, where she is currently studying BSc Real Estate (Hons).  As a RICS accredited degree, she will start to work towards her […]

Following the recent news, from Wednesday, June 15, most new homes and buildings in England will be required to install electric vehicle charging points.  Any properties undergoing major renovations with associated parking must have access to electric vehicle charge points, in a change to building regulations. Electric vehicles have been on the radar for a number of years, but they are […]

Selling your farm is much more than just contacting your agent and solicitor to let them know you are selling.  It can involve selling your home, a business asset and other land and buildings that may have passed through multiple generations.  In turn, there will inevitably be additional considerations and complexities to account for which […]