Journal
All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
When selling a property, kerb appeal is a must!
Potential buyers make a decision on a property in less than 8 seconds, so first impressions really do count. A run-down exterior with cracks in the walls, peeling paintwork or dirty windows give the impression of a lack of care and maintenance – and the possibility of bigger problems to come. Whether a smart exterior […]
Lettings Manager Appointment
This month we welcome to the team Jess Driscoll who joins Armitstead Barnett to take the helm of the lettings section of the Agency Department. Jess has many years’ experience in the letting of properties, a great depth of knowledge of the legislation and can handle all things associated with the lettings section. Jess leads […]
AB Supporting National Apprenticeship Week
This year is the 16th National apprenticeship week which is set up by the government with a purpose of bringing businesses and apprentices together across the country to show the positive impact that an apprenticeship can have on an individual, business and wider industry. It highlights positive aspects of having an apprentice and showcases how […]
An interesting year in the housing market!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the team at Armitstead Barnett. 2022 has been another interesting year with the property market remaining buoyant in at least the first half of the year yet steadying towards the end of the year. We have seen some huge political shifts and feel that, as we […]
Why I love Burscough!
Burscough village is situated in the heart of scenic West Lancashire, with a charming semi-rural feel yet within easy reach of local motorway and rail links accessing Liverpool, Manchester, Preston and other major commercial centres. Burscough developed as a small farming village on a low ridge above the West Lancashire Coastal Plain. Burscough has an […]
Farm Funding & Subsidy Income
I drafted this article a few weeks ago with the angle being little had changed in terms of the agricultural subsidy landscape due to political changes. However, we have now had the long-awaited announcement that the slurry infrastructure grant opened on 6th December with the eligibility checker due to close on 31st January 2023. The […]
Welcome to the team!
Sara-Louise Butler joins our Cumbria Sales Team! Sara-Louise provides us with a wealth of property knowledge having worked in the local area and property market for the last 11 years Emma Hodkinson, Partner within our Cumbria Office, says “Sara is a great addition to our expanding team, and we welcome her knowledge and experience of […]
Private Treaty, Informal Tender or Public Auction – 2022 Review
Land and rural property sales generally take the form of either a Private Treaty, Informal Tender or Public Auction sale. The method of sale chosen must consider the attributes of the property being sold, the prevailing market conditions and the anticipated response of would-be Purchasers and their professional advisors. In 2022, we have experienced a […]
Calendar Competition
We are delighted to announce the Smith family as the winners of our Calendar Competition. The theme was ‘Rural Landscapes’ incorporating rural scenery, animals, farming activities, etc. The 180+ entries were narrowed down to a shortlist and voting took place at the Westmorland Show. The successful photo was a wintery image of one of the […]
New VAT Penalty Regime
Do you rely on having a VAT repayment and therefore don’t always file your VAT on time? If so, the new VAT penalty regime may leave you facing penalties, so please read on. The new points-based system is set to be introduced for VAT return periods starting on or after 1 January 2023, replacing the […]
JH Agri Consultant
Armitstead Barnett recognise the changing landscape and pressures on farming businesses. As such we are keen for our clients, and contacts, to make the most of DEFRA’s Future Farm Resilience Fund and have linked up with JH Agri Consultancy an approved provider of this support. Armitstead Barnett will continue to support you on all land […]
Some warming facts about the market in Winter
As the nights draw in you may be putting that search for your dream property on the back burner, pulling on your woolly jumpers and socks and lighting the fire to hunker down for the winter months ahead, but guess what? the property market certainly doesn’t go into hibernation over winter, and neither should you! […]
