As a landlord you may be aware that there is a ‘minimum level of energy efficiency’ standard (EPC band E) when it comes to letting out a property. Applications are now open for the Green Homes Grant Scheme which allows landlords and homeowners to apply for a grant of up to £10,000 towards the cost […]

As more and more sales are agreed, we are seeing issues with non-compliant septic tank/private drainage holding sales up.  We advise all our clients to:- Find out whether their septic tank is compliant ahead of marketing Be upfront with buyers about whether it meets new standards or not If it isn’t compliant, gain quotes for […]

So the property market is rising, with lockdown continuing people are still looking to move to more rural locations or the house of their dreams.  Since the national lockdown eased and our teams are back doing what they do best, we have seen high levels of demand for truly AB properties – cottages, houses, smallholdings […]

The age old question, do you sell your house first and then look, or do you find your next home and then sell?  At the minute, unless you don’t need to sell to proceed to purchase, selling first is the only way.  We are seeing property sales being agreed very quickly, some pre marketing too.  […]

It has been reported that there is a 1.5% annual increase in private rents. We have noticed here at Armistead Barnett that we have an increase in tenant demand which has increased dramatically since the lockdown restrictions lifted. We have been letting the majority of our properties on the first day of viewings making the turnaround increasingly […]

Four months ago Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a stamp duty holiday for all property buyers in England and Northern Ireland as part of the economic response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is due to last until 31st March 2021.Thousands of buyers have taken advantage of this since it was announced and with 5 months left […]

I love being at the Cumbria office.  Being involved in the buying and selling of property is more than just a transaction, every sale has its own story.  Understanding clients and their homes is what it’s all about Here are 5 reasons why I love my job! No two days are ever the same.  Everyone has […]

With more farms and land coming to the market, there is something for a variety of agricultural buyers. Ranging from small blocks of land and farms through to investment opportunities.  Register with us to keep updated with new agricultural properties Take a look at our agricultural properties https://abarnett.co.uk/properties/agricultural/?location=&distance=Distance&status=sales&price_range=Price+Range&acres=acres&agricultural-submit=Find+Properties If you are looking for agricultural property […]