Journal
All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
SUPER START TO 2024!
No sitting back eating Quality Street at AB… We have been busy bees, bringing some amazing homes to you over the Christmas period. We present the prestigious Ashley Hall to the market as well as a fabulous, converted home in Broughton, premium new homes in Catforth, Bartle, Broughton and Samlesbury, along with a gorgeous stone-built […]
THE WORK OF THE AGENT ONCE A SALE IS AGREED….INVALUABLE!
Here is the real differentiator…. We know we can market a property well; we know our market, we have the knowledge to agree the right deal for our clients… all clients are happy to this point and we have a plethora of excellent reviews for all staff to prove it! Are they in a position? […]
EICR or EIC, which do I need for my rental property?
In order for a Landlord to rent out a property in England, there are certain prerequisites that need to be met. Alongside legal obligations, ensuring the safety and security of Tenants is one of a Landlord’s main responsibilities. This includes checking the electrical installation within the property every 5 years. As such, two documents play […]
December Market Update
Reflecting on the past year of 2023, it has been undeniably intriguing and an eventful 12 months. Contrary to the negative market forecasts, the mortgage landscape has been a hot topic of discussion, led by the uncertainty surrounding interest rates. However, it’s not all doom and over the course of 19 consecutive weeks, we have […]
2024 here we come!
I attended a Property Conference in Harrogate in November, the agents in the room were asked “In one word, describe the market.” I giggled at the number of agents that used the word “weird”. There have been times during 2023 where the market has been difficult to predict, with some properties flying out and others […]
PRICING IS KEY FOR 2024!
As 2023 draws to a close, we look back on the year of the property market, which shows some better levels of activity than those predicted at the outset. With strong levels of demand for the varying property types that are priced right, we have seen good levels of transactions taking place throughout the year. […]
Protecting your rental property this winter
What is a landlord’s worst fear? Perhaps a Christmas Day phone call from a tenant with a broken boiler, or maybe a Boxing Day text to say that their pipes have frozen! The onset of winter unfortunately brings with it a whole host of potential maintenance issues that any landlord will be keen to avoid. […]
AB supports local food banks
Each year, the team at Armitstead Barnett rally round in support of a cause close to their hearts. This year is no different, with staff in each of our four offices supporting food banks in local areas. Each office will be open throughout the Christmas period to serve as a drop off point for members […]
Get ready to move now, for 2024!
I love this time of year, as the trees change colour and the winds spread the copper and bronze leaves to the floor, autumn has definitely landed! Many people are cosying up ready for winter to set in. Where will you see the winter through? Strange as it sounds, we see good sales being agreed […]
2023 Rural Property Market Update
Over the past 12 months, despite the political and economic uncertainties that have hindered many business sectors across the UK as a whole including the Northwest, here at AB we are still experiencing a clear and strong demand for land and rural property. This demand spans bare land parcels of all sizes across Lancashire and […]
Burscough – what a place!!!
I have worked in Estate Agency since I finished school.. stuffing envelopes as soon as I was able to work in an office, listening to the calls, the negotiations, the thrills and the spills, typically leading to a successful sale – you can tell I love my work and the industry! I joined Armitstead Barnett […]
A big welcome to Paul and Sam
Armitstead Barnett is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Dennis and Sam Dennis to our Cumbria team, they join us today at our new office at Lane Farm, Crooklands. Paul, one of Cumbria’s leading and most respected Land Agent and Valuers, has added his talents and experience to the expanding AB team. As a […]
