Journal

Thornley-with-Wheatley is a small English Civil Parish in the Borough of the Ribble Valley, an area known for its outstanding natural beauty, rolling countryside, scenic walks and of course an array of traditional pubs. As a farmer’s daughter and being brought up on a dairy farm in Thornley, I am a lover of the outdoors […]

We are delighted to welcome Jemima Towers and Rachel Airey to the Armitstead Barnett Agency team.  Both are located in our North Lancashire office in Garstang but, as ever with AB, assist across the region.  Jemima has just completed her A’ Levels and joins us as a Sales Negotiator.  Jemima previously had experience of AB […]

At present, any home worth up to £500,000 is eligible for the stamp duty holiday, but after June 30 the nil rate threshold will drop to homes worth up to £250,000 until 30 September 30. From October onwards, the nil rate threshold will return to its pre-stamp duty holiday level of £125,000.  So there is […]

The importance of good quality advice to arrange funding for your next move is critical to the moving process, now more than ever.  As a diverse agent selling many different property types, we are happy to point you in the right direction in relation to your financing.  Whether it be a well-placed mortgage advisor, bank […]

Not only is it our job to offer some of the most beautiful homes to the market, importantly we need to ensure that our vendors and purchasers navigate their sale through to completion. With an unprecedented amount of interest in the property market over the last 12 months, fuelled by stamp duty savings, an increase […]

The stamp duty holiday has a tapered extension until the end of September 2021. Prior to the holiday, stamp duty was payable on any property over £125,000, or for first-time buyers, on properties over £300,000. Under the current holiday, the threshold has been raised to £500,000 until the end of June 2021 and from then […]

New regulations update, from Fraser our Graduate Surveyor, on Electric Safety standards in the private rented sector. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector-guidance-for-landlords-tenants-and-local-authorities/guide-for-landlords-electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector If you are a current landlord or a homeowner looking to rent a property and you would like assistance with the management of your property then please give our Lettings team Gemma or Cathy a call on 01995 603180.

Our Lettings co-ordinators , Gemma and Cathy, would like to tell you a little bit more about both them and the lettings service that Armitstead Barnett offers. Gemma, our full time co-ordinator, has worked here for over 2 years and has worked in estate agency since 2015. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience covering both […]

Armitstead Barnett are excited to announce that we have added another string to our bow with ‘Boomin.com’, the next generation, property portal to launch. Boomin allows customers to interact with the site to discover Secret Properties,Sneak Peeks and various other innovative services including booking a marketing advice and viewings. In addition, customers can access their own […]

Hannah Towers, Agency Partner at Armitstead Barnett was recently asked to partner with Smith & Love Planning Consultants in their regular blog.  Together with Harrison Drury Solicitors, David Cox Architect and Handelsbanken the property insiders shared their opinions and advice on the self build journey. Read the full article here: https://www.smithlove.co.uk/finding-and-choosing-a-self-build-plot/

…it’s not all about the brochure.  It’s just as important how we present your property to our buyers – and social media is playing an increasingly important role to that end. This month we thought we’d share how we use social media to enhance the sale of your home. As a visual platform, where engaging […]

Jane Miller – Sales Negotiatorjmiller@abarnett.co.uk Armitstead Barnett LLPRibble Valley office – 01200 411155 Ask anyone from the South of England if they’ve heard of Clitheroe and they usually happily inform you that they know there’s a nationally acclaimed Purveyor of Fine Wines & Spirits (D Byrne & Co) and a Famous Sausage Shop (Cowmans).  Those more […]