Journal
All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
The Journal
Appreciating the local area
The boroughs of South Preston, including Lostock Hall, Leyland and Bamber Bridge, falling under the jurisdiction of South Ribble Borough Council, provide a range of fantastic benefits but the connectivity particularly is unrivalled. Having spent most of my childhood in the home counties, I moved up to Lancashire some two years ago. As some whose […]
September is coming
Traditionally, the market quietens through August and picks up again in September, as Autumn is in the air, children return to school and focus shifts toward the end of the year. Many people decide they want to move before Christmas. If this is you, or you are contemplating moving within the next 12 months, let’s […]
Looking to move this year?
Typically, we see the market quieten a little at this time of year, as many are enjoying the Summer holiday season. We have seen far more people staying in the Country to enjoy their holidays, and many spending much more time at home. For many, home has become so much more important in the last […]
Farming diary
As we are well into August it seems a good time to reflect on the year so far. On the property front we have seen a strong demand for rural properties and this market has remained buoyant after the nil rate band, which had been temporarily increased to £500,000, was reduced to £250,000 from 1st […]
Land at Wharles, Inskip, Woodplumton, Broughton & Great Plumpton
Professional Services – Ribble Valley
Many people associate Armitstead Barnett with selling exceptional Rural Residential Property, however, as a business we are founded and led by Rural Chartered Surveyors having knowledge and expertise in Land and Property, covering all rural matters across the Ribble Valley. Being born and bred in the Hodder Valley, I have been surrounded by our wonderful landscape […]
Armitstead Barnett welcomes Senior Property Agent to Clitheroe Team.
This month Armitstead Barnett welcomed a Senior Property Agent to join the recently expanded team in the Ribble Valley office. The appointment sees Armitstead Barnett build upon a strong year of growth as we look to strengthen our presence in Clitheroe and across the Ribble Valley. Rob Lloyd, an established local property agent, brings a […]
Why I love where I live – Thornley-with Wheatley, Ribble Valley
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 […]
New faces for the Agency team
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 […]
Stamp Duty changes ahead!
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 […]
Funding your next move.
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 […]
