Journal
All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
Welcome Fraser Wilson!
Having recently graduated from Harper Adams University, my education and placement year on the Ragley Estate in Warwickshire has put me in good stead to deal with the challenges of professional practice as a Graduate Surveyor here in the North West. Having lived in and around the Cotswolds and further south for most of my […]
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) – Do You Comply?
As of 1st April 2020 all existing privately rented properties will have to meet the MEES regulations, being rated E or above. As of 1st April 2018 it has been a legal requirement for all privately rented residential properties to meet a minimum energy performance rating of E as assessed within an Energy Performance Certificate […]
AMC agent
The Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) has been providing medium to long term finance solutions to farmers and rural businesses since 1928. They remain specialists in the rural sector, lending to all types and sizes of farms, landed estates, and rural businesses in the UK. Importantly the AMC are continuing to support farmers in the North […]
Direct Payments – where next?
Leaving the EU no doubt leaves many farming businesses concerned about direct payments, with most relying heavily upon these. To put this into perspective, according to the Farm Business Survey Data 2017/18 the average English farmer relies their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) income for 66% of their profit. So where does this leave us… Direct […]
Land Values – stable but variable
Another year – erratic weather and another period of uncertainty. So what has changed? As we start a new decade it would be wrong not to look back over the last year, for once the weather was not the sole topic of conversation. The wet summer of 2019 has affected the amount of winter sown […]
Natural Capital – what’s in it for you?
Natural Capital is rapidly becoming a term used and heard by farmers and their advisors in everyday life. The importance of protecting the environment is something farmers have always been aware of; however the constant discussion of climate change issues and public awareness regarding the environment is increasingly driving environmental discussions by governments, companies and […]
Ahead of the rest
We have been working our socks off whilst enjoying the recent festivities to bring you a range of new properties to the market – giving us a great start to 2020! 2019 brought a great year for Armitstead Barnett selling a wide range of rural and higher end properties across Lancashire and Cumbria. It certainly […]
Would you like a better working kitchen for next Christmas?
Island living could be just the thing to tempt you to be in a new home for Christmas 2020. Aside from gaining additional worktop space for cooking, plus extra storage, kitchen islands make great informal dining spaces for breakfast, coffee or the odd glass of wine, all whilst you are keeping the cook company. The […]
Agricultural Land update – Erratic weather, another period of uncertainty so what’s Changed?
As we start a new decade, it would be wrong not to look back over the last year, for once the weather was not the sole topic of conversation however the effects of the elements can sometimes be felt for days, weeks, months and even years. one thing is clear – weather patterns are becoming […]
Farmers to be given £3 Billion funding…
Earlier this week, the Chancellor has confirmed that nearly £3 billion of funding for 2020 will be available to support farmers once the UK leaves the EU. This cash injection will maintain the level of funding for Direct Payments at the same rate as last year. Sajid Javid (Chancellor) has confirmed the cash will be […]
Lettings makes changes
2019 has seen some big changes in the letting industry and there is plenty more on the way with ever changing legislation. We have seen an increase in Landlords feeling the pressure over the last 6 months, wanting to make sure they are in line with legislation which can become confusing and complicated if it […]
North West Farmland Market Update
The farmland market has proved far more resilient than many had predicted over the last 12 months, considering Brexit related uncertainty and the issues caused by the weather last year. Despite an overall increase in supply of UK farmland in the market, the average values have remained stable. This is an overall statement of the […]
