Journal
All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
Hollins Farm Dispersal Sale
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund open for applications
December is turning out to be an exciting month and I was pleased that the first message I received at 6am on 1st December was from an ecstatic claimant to tell me their BPS has landed.
What a year in property sales!
2021 has presented some excellent offerings to the market, with strength in the agricultural and investment markets along with a shift in residential buyers moving to more rural locations, we have seen some phenomenal property transactions, both in volume and value.
UK Agriculture and Carbon: What comes next?
Considering the UK’s ambitious commitment to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, the government will be looking at all industries to ensure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are cut and sequestered. As the UK agricultural industry emits approximately 10% of the UK’s GHG emissions it has a crucial role to play in achieving this target. […]
Development opportunities still exist – keep an eye out
You could be forgiven for thinking there is surely now a plentiful supply of housing and no need to allocate any more land for development when you travel around the area and see huge swathes of land being built on .. well you would be wrong. Boris Johnson and the Government have recently promised to […]
Rural Estate Management
At Armitstead Barnett we act for a wide range of private and charity sector landowners in the letting of rural property from bare land to well-equipped farms, shoots and quarries. Owing to the current agricultural and environmental policy changes some Landlords are reviewing their portfolios and strategically positioning their letting arrangements in preparation for what […]
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers – Who, What, Where & When
The majority of our surveyors at Armitstead Barnett are qualified ‘Fellows’ of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV). The designatory letters of ‘FAAV’ after a person’s name illustrates the qualification and fellowship. The CAAV is a national specialist professional body, which represents, briefs and qualifies those acting and advising on agricultural and rural property […]
Residential Lettings
Market Update The period leading up to Christmas has, in the past, been the time to see a reduction in enquiries. However, 2021 continues to surprise us with the strong demand for all rental property. In fact, demand continues to outstrip supply, from 2 bedroom flats, within walking distance of the town centre, to larger […]
Tom to lead South Lancashire Agency
Tom Hargreaves has been with Armitstead Barnett, North Lancashire office for just under 2 years and has excelled in, listing and negotiating on a broad range of properties. Growing from strength to strength it is now time for Tom to spread his wings further and take the helm of the agency department in our South […]
What to consider when selling your home
Selling your home can be a difficult decision and one that can be life changing. With lots to consider along the way, it is important that you make the right choices during this process. Having been involved in the sale of property for many years we have experience of many pitfalls and mistakes which clients […]
Technical terms…
This month Fraser Wilson focuses on the term “Agricultural Occupancy Condition” An Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC), also known as an Agricultural Tie, restricts the occupancy of a property to specific persons. The wording of the exact clause in each case can differ, however, generally they will state that “the occupation of a dwelling will be limited to […]
Stamp Duty Holiday Ends – What Does This Mean For Me?
The government announced that the stamp duty rates are to return to normal from 1st October 2021. Stamp duty and land tax is the tax you pay when you purchase land or property. The amount due will depend on the price of your property and the reason for buying it. Since July 2020 there has been a […]
