New regulations update, from Fraser our Graduate Surveyor, on Electric Safety standards in the private rented sector. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector-guidance-for-landlords-tenants-and-local-authorities/guide-for-landlords-electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector If you are a current landlord or a homeowner looking to rent a property and you would like assistance with the management of your property then please give our Lettings team Gemma or Cathy a call on 01995 603180.

Our Lettings co-ordinators , Gemma and Cathy, would like to tell you a little bit more about both them and the lettings service that Armitstead Barnett offers. Gemma, our full time co-ordinator, has worked here for over 2 years and has worked in estate agency since 2015. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience covering both […]

Armitstead Barnett are excited to announce that we have added another string to our bow with ‘Boomin.com’, the next generation, property portal to launch. Boomin allows customers to interact with the site to discover Secret Properties,Sneak Peeks and various other innovative services including booking a marketing advice and viewings. In addition, customers can access their own […]

Hannah Towers, Agency Partner at Armitstead Barnett was recently asked to partner with Smith & Love Planning Consultants in their regular blog.  Together with Harrison Drury Solicitors, David Cox Architect and Handelsbanken the property insiders shared their opinions and advice on the self build journey. Read the full article here: https://www.smithlove.co.uk/finding-and-choosing-a-self-build-plot/

…it’s not all about the brochure.  It’s just as important how we present your property to our buyers – and social media is playing an increasingly important role to that end. This month we thought we’d share how we use social media to enhance the sale of your home. As a visual platform, where engaging […]

Jane Miller – Sales Negotiatorjmiller@abarnett.co.uk Armitstead Barnett LLPRibble Valley office – 01200 411155 Ask anyone from the South of England if they’ve heard of Clitheroe and they usually happily inform you that they know there’s a nationally acclaimed Purveyor of Fine Wines & Spirits (D Byrne & Co) and a Famous Sausage Shop (Cowmans).  Those more […]

We started to hear whispers that the government were going to extend the stamp duty holiday about a week ago.  This was later confirmed in the budget as follows:   Current stamp duty holiday extended until the end of June (nil rate band £500,000) And then the benefit halves between July and September (nil rate band […]

It’s been a great start to 2021, with sales agreed in February outweighing the number of sales agreed in the preceding month of January, and we anticipate seeing  this momentum carrying on.  We continue to operate as per the Government’s Covid 19 guidance as safely as possible. There is a shortage of properties coming to […]

When we first read the lengthy document issued by the Government we looked at our processes and implemented the guidelines immediately. There have been improvements to the viewing/offering process.  Viewings can only take place where:- a party is in a position to proceed with an offer; the buyer has knowledge of the property and its location; […]

We love it when our team progress!  Rachael started her work with us around 2 years ago and has gone from strength to strength.  Rachael started with no property experience but has a valuable rural background, she learnt as she went along and progressed to attain her Level 2 National Federation of Property Professionals award.  […]

2021 has started well with some interesting instructions coming to market and now agreed.  You can definitely say that Armitstead Barnett deal with a wide range of rural property, we have  placed on the market a 9 hole golf course with a range of outbuildings, stone barn and home, a development site for 9 detached […]

Whilst many properties benefit from a mains sewerage connection, older properties and those that are located in isolated and rural areas tend to have a septic tank or sewerage treatment plant. These systems are relatively easy to maintain when regular emptying and maintenance occurs, however, issues can arise when a property comes to be sold […]