Journal
All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
Welcome Megan
Megan Metcalfe has recently joined the Armitstead Barnett team as a Graduate Surveyor having gained a degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management at Harper Adams University in summer 2023. Megan is based in the Garstang office, working across the business and is currently working towards attaining her RICS and CAAV accreditations. Prior to joining […]
Property Market – An Overview
Despite a better-than-expected Q1, recent rises in the Bank of England base rate has hindered the number of sales being agreed in Q2. Compared to the more normal market of 2019, buyer demand is 3% higher and the supply of property is 12% lower. Properties that are priced to reflect the current market conditions […]
Why should I register my land?
In England and Wales, registration at the Land Registry is the official recording of property ownership. It is compulsory to register unregistered land at the Land Registry when a property is sold, gifted, inherited or a mortgage is taken. It is commonly assumed that all land is now registered, however this is not the case […]
Grazing Licence or Farm Business Tenancy?
Grazing and Mowing Licences are typically short-term agreements that allow a grazier (Licensee) access to another parties land (Licensor), to graze livestock and take crops of grass. There are no rights of renewal for the agreement, and the licence does not grant exclusive possession of the land to the grazier, meaning the landowner remains ‘in […]
Permitted Development Rights – What’s new?
Permitted development rights are a useful provision which allow for certain types of development without the need for full permission from a local planning authority. These rights are generally subject to conditions and limitations and are set out in the Town and Country Planning (general Permitted Development) Order 2015. Following consultation earlier in the year, […]
Get ready for September!
The ebb and flow of busier and quieter periods hasn’t been so evident over the last couple of years. 2023 is seeing a much more typical agency year with a busy period before the summer holidays, we anticipate that the market will be stimulated further in September. September brings a time of year where many […]
Property Market – An overview
Despite a better-than-expected Q1, recent rises in the Bank of England base rate has hindered the number of sales being agreed Q2. Compared to the more normal market of 2019, buyer demand is 3% higher and the supply of property is 12% lower. Properties that are priced to reflect the current market conditions are still […]
Living in Chipping
We love the village of Chipping. There is an array of property within the village including old mill houses, character cottages, stunning barn conversions and new-build properties. This selection of properties appeals to a wide range of buyers, making this historic village a very popular place to live. Chipping welcomes tourists all year round – there […]
Meet the Lettings Team!
We proudly introduce the lead faces behind our lettings department. Here we have Jessica, our lettings manager, and Cathy and Gemma, our primary lettings co-ordinators. Together they have a wealth of knowledge and experience which ensures the department performs at a level that provides the highest quality of service to our clients – both old and new. […]
What’s wonderful about Withnell?
The picture postcard village of Withnell is situated in the middle of the scenic Lancashire countryside, with green fields, rolling hills and hedgerows in abundance. Located only a short distance from major roads such as the M65, the village boasts excellent transport links, with easy access to Preston, Blackburn and beyond. Here at Armitstead Barnett, […]
Key Mortgage Advice
You don’t need us to tell you that finances have become much more challenging over the past few months. So how can a mortgage advisor make life easier? Saving money has never been more important than it is right now. You might think that one way of cutting costs would be to cut out the […]
South Lancaster to M6 Road Scheme
Lancashire County Council , “LCC”, are currently working on a major new road network in the South Lancaster area, with the plans appearing to continue at full pace. The newly proposed South Lancaster Link Road is set to provide a new highway, bypassing Galgate village and connecting the proposed Bailrigg Garden Village (south Lancaster) with […]
