Journal
All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
Stamp duty holiday…
Many of our customers are aware of the current “stamp duty holiday” which means that buyers potentially could have a stamp duty saving. The stamp duty holiday is due to end on the 31 March 2021. Since the first national Covid lockdown there has been a surge in interest levels in the property market, mainly […]
Rounding up 2020!
How could we have predicted this year. The year started as usual with a flurry in January and gathering momentum within our rural and high-end specialism ready for an exciting Spring. Corona Virus then hit and paused us in our tracks, as we closed our offices ahead of lockdown, we were able to create a […]
Promotion to Partner for Emma !
After over 12 years working at Armitstead Barnett, we are pleased that Emma Hodkinson has become a Partner. Emma has a rural back ground and was brought up in the Lune Valley (East of Lancaster). Emma started work with us on work experience from school, and went on to study at Harper Adams University College. […]
AMC Agent
We are AMC Agents and valuers and we can assist you with applications for loans for agricultural and rural businesses. Typical AMC applications are for buying land, new buildings and fixed equipment, restructuring borrowing, paying out retiring partner, building improvements, diversification and renewable energy projects. The AMC has been supporting rural businesses since 1928 and […]
Residential Agency Update
Since lockdown first eased our team has been in full swing, with a very busy market. We have continued to market property across the rural and high end sectors the AB way, with some fantastic results. From fine houses and cottages, to smallholdings and farms – the market has definitely seen a shift. The start […]
Residential Lettings
As with many sectors, the current and ongoing impact of Covid-19 prompted the Government to make a number of changes to ensure that both landlords and tenants are able to contend with these challenging circumstances. EvictionIn normal circumstances, landlords can regain possession of their property in two months using Section 21 Form 6a. However, notices […]
Associate Partner Promotion
We are delighted to announce that Simon Wells has been promoted to Associate Partner. Simon’s hard work and diligence are an asset to the team and we see a great future for him in the firm. Lancashire born, Simon joined us with a First Class Honours degree in Land Management. He went on to qualify […]
Valuations in uncertain times
As we all know, 2020 has so far been a strange year. All started normally, then out of nowhere a little- known virus from China upset the apple cart in a major way. Lockdown and movement restrictions followed, having an impact on instructions and inspections for valuations and the production of work. However, as things […]
Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Large parts of our countryside are intersected by a wide range of utilities, from water, sewerage and gas pipelines to electricity pylons, poles and wires. Utility companies constantly need to adapt by building new infrastructure or repairing and renewing existing systems, and it is imperative that farmers and landowners have the best advice with regard […]
Land Market
As we started the year, the consensus was that it was going to be one of the busiest, with positive sentiment in the market following political uncertainty. Little did we know then that the market would be ‘paused’ for some time. Things are however now back up and running and it seems that the demand […]
Why I love my Job
It’s great being in the North Lancashire office at Armitstead Barnett. I have worked in various areas around Lancashire but never before in the historic market town of Garstang. Being here, I have such a broad patch in which we to operate, unlike the agencies where I have worked before. The size of the patch […]
So, what does coming to the market with AB look like at the minute?
Very simply – we are doing everything we used to do but better! Estate Agents were one of the first businesses released to start working safely after going into a full national lockdown back in March. Our customer and team safety are paramount, yet we recognise that there are people who need to move for […]
