Just as the industry has been preparing itself for regulatory reform under the forthcoming Renters’ Rights Act, the recent Budget has added yet another layer of change for landlords. This time in the form of increased taxation on rental income. For many landlords, this latest announcement feels like one more hit in what has become […]

After months of speculation, the Chancellor has now set out the Governments tax and spending plans within the ‘Budget’ on 26th November 2025. As is often the case, rumours of potential property tax rises and changes to lifetime gifting rules gave rise to a significant number of clients progressing forward with planned property sales and […]

Landlords – did you know? From the 1st November 2025, EICR regulations are changing. Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR’s) have been part of legislation for private rented homes since June 2020.  Landlords have been required to ensure electrical installations are inspected and tested every 5 years, and the tenants provided with a copy of the […]

As autumn begins, the UK property market is in a particularly interesting position. September is often a busy time for home movers, with buyers returning from summer breaks and sellers aiming to secure deals before the end of the year and a move before Christmas. While national headlines highlight mixed fortunes across the country, Lancashire’s […]

Preparing your home for sale doesn’t always mean taking on major renovations or spending a fortune. In fact, a few well-chosen updates can make a significant difference to how your property presents — and can even influence the final sale price. Buyers notice the little things, and first impressions matter more than ever. Refresh your […]

We’re delighted to welcome Geena back to the Armitstead Barnett team as a Property Advisor. Having graduated from City, University of London in 2023 with a degree in Business Management, Geena returned to the Northwest and began her property career with Armitstead Barnett. Her passion for property then took her to London, where she joined […]

The Renters’ Rights Bill will change the way you let your house and impact your decisions regarding your property or portfolio.  Are you ready?  Do you understand what this means for your property?  At times like this a really approachable agent is what you need, no question is too small or too large – Cathy […]

On the 6th and 7th of September, we hosted our third Open Home Event of the year—welcoming potential buyers into more than 80 properties across Lancashire, Cumbria, and North Yorkshire. Despite the weather, the results from our two-day event speak for themselves — with 208viewings, multiple offers, and sales being agreed across all offices. Our goal was to draw out […]

We are much more than fancy marketing… selling a property can be complex and having the right team behind you is essential to ensure the process runs smoothly. Once your sale is negotiated and agreed, our work is just getting started. The team act like a sales progression powerhouse. Your transaction will be personally managed […]

Many homeowners wonder if the colder months are the right time to put their property on the market.  While spring is often seen as the “traditional” selling season, autumn and winter can offer unique advantages for sellers.

We invite you to mark Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September in your diary for our third Open Home Event of the year. Please click here to view all properties taking part over the weekend

As we know, the Government has set very ambitious targets to try and achieve Carbon Net Zero by 2030 (although this is looking very optimistic to say the least).  The implications of this can be far reaching not only on businesses but potentially landowners. The Government has signalled clear intentions to allow for a greater […]