The majority of our surveyors at Armitstead Barnett are qualified ‘Fellows’ of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV).  The designatory letters of ‘FAAV’ after a person’s name illustrates the qualification and fellowship.  The CAAV is a national specialist professional body, which represents, briefs and qualifies those acting and advising on agricultural and rural property […]

Market Update The period leading up to Christmas has, in the past, been the time to see a reduction in enquiries. However, 2021 continues to surprise us with the strong demand for all rental property.  In fact, demand continues to outstrip supply, from 2 bedroom flats, within walking distance of the town centre, to larger […]

Tom Hargreaves has been with Armitstead Barnett, North Lancashire office for just under 2 years and has excelled in, listing and negotiating on a broad range of properties.  Growing from strength to strength it is now time for Tom to spread his wings further and take the helm of the agency department in our South […]

Selling your home can be a difficult decision and one that can be life changing.  With lots to consider along the way, it is important that you make the right choices during this process. Having been involved in the sale of property for many years we have experience of many pitfalls and mistakes which clients […]

This month Fraser Wilson focuses on the term “Agricultural Occupancy Condition” An Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC), also known as an Agricultural Tie, restricts the occupancy of a property to specific persons. The wording of the exact clause in each case can differ, however, generally they will state that “the occupation of a dwelling will be limited to […]

The government announced that the stamp duty rates are to return to normal from 1st October 2021.  Stamp duty and land tax is the tax you pay when you purchase land or property.  The amount due will depend on the price of your property and the reason for buying it.  Since July 2020 there has been a […]

It’s that time of year when many of us turn our heads to a new start, a new term and a chance to catch up on jobs around the house now there’s a little more time. Perhaps it’s an opportunity to take stock of where you are: thinking of moving?  You could be in your […]

After a slow start to the farmland market in early 2021 the second and third quarters have seen a flurry of new agricultural instructions; this is echoed by a recent study published by Farmers Weekly, which stated that almost four times more land was brought to the market in Q2 compared to quarter Q1 and double […]

What is AMC?  AMC stands for Agricultural Mortgage Corporation and is a subsidiary of the Lloyds banking group, a bank that specialises in Agricultural lending including long term mortgages and loans.  We may be able to assist those looking to invest in the agricultural sector.   As AMC Agents, we would be pleased to discuss any agricultural […]

We market and sell the full spectrum of rural property, from one-bedroom cottages to fully-equipped working farms and from bare agricultural land to traditional farmhouses with outbuildings and 5 – 20 acres.  Finance can be utilised to help fund rural property purchases; however different financing options need to be considered in different scenarios.  We often […]

The boroughs of South Preston, including Lostock Hall, Leyland and Bamber Bridge, falling under the jurisdiction of South Ribble Borough Council, provide a range of fantastic benefits but the connectivity particularly is unrivalled. Having spent most of my childhood in the home counties, I moved up to Lancashire some two years ago.  As some whose […]