The farmland market has proved far more resilient than many had predicted over the last 12 months, considering Brexit related uncertainty and the issues caused by the weather last year. Despite an overall increase in supply of UK farmland in the market, the average values have remained stable. This is an overall statement of the […]

Armitstead Barnett is pleased to announce the opening of an office in the heart of Clitheroe town centre, further expanding our presence in the North West. The office opens on Friday 1 February and is situated on Church Street in Clitheroe. Providing agency services for high end, rural and village homes along with more agricultural […]

The Tenant Fees Bill is now moving quickly and is set to come into place later this year, meaning Letting Agents can no longer charge fees to tenants who would like to let a property.With this in mind, many agents around the country will be feeling the pressure and reviewing their fees to landlords. Here at Armitstead Barnett we […]

Over the past 12 months Armitstead Barnett’s Lettings Department has seen tremendous growth; led by Leeann Swarbrick and now ably accompanied by Cathy Fish. Having invested heavily in our infrastructure and technology behind the department; streamlining processes and creating and improving better client experience, we are pleased to say that we are opening our lettings service across […]

The Government’s long-awaited Agriculture Bill was published on the 12 September, setting out its intentions for future payments to landowners and farmers and a system of payments for public goods. This document is a crucial part of the Government’s planning for the future of farming and land management policy and is expected to become law […]

When you think of Armitstead Barnett you might think we only deal with large rural properties, however we are conscious that we need to satisfy the needs of all our clients and that, in recent years, has turned to selling parcels of land with planning permission and marketing small, new build developments. 2018 has seen […]

Offered for sale for the first time since 1929, this rare re-development opportunity comprising of 3-bedroomed detached bungalow in need of complete modernisation with agricultural building and land set in just under 3acres of grassland caused quite a stir from the moment we launched to market. On behalf of the Executors of the Estate we […]

Armitstead Barnett is delighted to welcome Mark Heaton BA (Hons) MRICS to the firm as Partner working within the Professional Department. Mark boasts a wealth of over 25 years of experience specialising in residential and commercial property valuation. With expertise across retail, industrial and office sectors, he will further strengthen the Professional Department specialising across these […]

Based in the north west and operating throughout the rural, high end and new build sectors, many of our clients and potential clients think that marketing during winter can only be difficult. Yes properties look fantastic in spring and they are often perceived to look their worst during the colder months, but there are some […]

2018 sees us celebrate a successful second year in business in the bustling market town of Kendal. This central location is proving an excellent base for our ever growing team; offering land and property expertise to a wide variety of clients across Cumbria. Kendal Partner John Hughes FIA (SCOT) Est FLAA says: “From the moment […]

Armitstead Barnett Appointed AMC Agents We are delighted to announce we are now fully-appointed AMC (Agricultural Mortgage Corporation) agents. As AMC agents we can help you to obtain tailored funding to support most rural business activities. You’ll benefit from simple, flexible and affordable lending to support your consolidation, growth or diversification plans. AMC specialises in […]

The residential market across the north west is “holding its ground”. You may have seen reports across the country saying that the market is “cooling” but Armitstead Barnett has felt some real strength in the market this year. The spring and summer months have seen some phenomenal results with sales of property agreed such as […]