Tom Hargreaves joins us as a Property Agent who will work out of our North Lancashire and Ribble Valley Offices. Tom has been involved in estate agency for many years and has a wealth of experience. He is looking forward to getting involved in all aspects of property sales. Tom has started working with us […]

Having recently graduated from Harper Adams University, my education and placement year on the Ragley Estate in Warwickshire has put me in good stead to deal with the challenges of professional practice as a Graduate Surveyor here in the North West. Having lived in and around the Cotswolds and further south for most of my […]

As of 1st April 2020 all existing privately rented properties will have to meet the MEES regulations, being rated E or above. As of 1st April 2018 it has been a legal requirement for all privately rented residential properties to meet a minimum energy performance rating of E as assessed within an Energy Performance Certificate […]

The Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) has been providing medium to long term finance solutions to farmers and rural businesses since 1928. They remain specialists in the rural sector, lending to all types and sizes of farms, landed estates, and rural businesses in the UK. Importantly the AMC are continuing to support farmers in the North […]

Leaving the EU no doubt leaves many farming businesses concerned about direct payments, with most relying heavily upon these. To put this into perspective, according to the Farm Business Survey Data 2017/18 the average English farmer relies their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) income for 66% of their profit. So where does this leave us… Direct […]

Another year – erratic weather and another period of uncertainty. So what has changed? As we start a new decade it would be wrong not to look back over the last year, for once the weather was not the sole topic of conversation. The wet summer of 2019 has affected the amount of winter sown […]

Natural Capital is rapidly becoming a term used and heard by farmers and their advisors in everyday life. The importance of protecting the environment is something farmers have always been aware of; however the constant discussion of climate change issues and public awareness regarding the environment is increasingly driving environmental discussions by governments, companies and […]

We have been working our socks off whilst enjoying the recent festivities to bring you a range of new properties to the market – giving us a great start to 2020!  2019 brought a great year for Armitstead Barnett selling a wide range of rural and higher end properties across Lancashire and Cumbria.  It certainly […]

Island living could be just the thing to tempt you to be in a new home for Christmas 2020.  Aside from gaining additional worktop space for cooking, plus extra storage, kitchen islands make great informal dining spaces for breakfast, coffee or the odd glass of wine, all whilst you are keeping the cook company.  The […]

As we start a new decade, it would be wrong not to look back over the last year, for once the weather was not the sole topic of conversation however the effects of the elements can sometimes be felt for days, weeks, months and even years. one thing is clear – weather patterns are becoming […]

Earlier this week, the Chancellor has confirmed that nearly £3 billion of funding for 2020 will be available to support farmers once the UK leaves the EU. This cash injection will maintain the level of funding for Direct Payments at the same rate as last year. Sajid Javid (Chancellor) has confirmed the cash will be […]

 2019 has seen some big changes in the letting industry and there is plenty more on the way with ever changing legislation. We have seen an increase in Landlords feeling the pressure over the last 6 months, wanting to make sure they are in line with legislation which can become confusing and complicated if it […]