Journal
All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
We did it for St Catherine’s Hospice
On Saturday 4th June 2016 a few of the girls from Armitstead Barnett took on the 10 mile challenge to raise funds for St Catherine’s Hospice in Preston. After a quick warm up they joined a group of nearly 1000 men, women and children to walk through Preston town centre on that warm and starry night. […]
Growth at Armitstead Barnett
Over the past few weeks we have seen four new starters at Armistead Barnett adding knowledge, experience and diversity to the team. Kate Moore is our new Practice Manager based at Garstang. Shelley Stout is David Cowburns new PA/Secretary and is working from our ever expanding Burscough office. Joanne Day has joined us to lead the way in […]
BREXIT, The Property Market & The Future
I have been giving serious amounts of thought to what BREXIT would mean for the property market over the last few weeks and months, and now all thought is directed to what it will mean in the property market. I certainly do not have a crystal ball but I do take note of certain key market factors. One thing […]
Kendal Office Open for Business!
Armitstead Barnett are delighted to announce they have just opened their third office in located in Kendal to serve South Cumbria and the Lake District. We have seen our business go from strength to strength over the years and are excited to deliver our knowledge, expertise and professionalism within the Rural Land and Property sector […]
Moonlight and Memories Fundraising 10 Mile Walk
Armitstead Barnett always like to support local charities and felt that this would be a great opportunity for the ladies to get together and raise some money for this worthwhile cause. If feel you are able to sponsor Armitstead Barnett in this charity event please go to our Just Giving page by clicking on this link We […]
UK New Builds – On The Up
Over the last 20 years new build completions have accounted for approximately 10% of of the total number; within the last year this has increased to 11% and is still rising. 27% of all new build completions have been possible with the support of the Help to Buy scheme allowing first time buyers to purchase […]
Carter Croft, Freckleton – 4 Plots Remaining
Carter Croft is a delightful development just outside the village of Freckleton. We have just 4 plots remaining, with good levels of interest. Plot 1 is open 12pm-2pm on Saturday and Sunday where you have the opportunity to look at the quality of a build by Tyson Construction. Plots 1-3 offer great family accommodation and […]
What did Laurence Llwellyn-Bowen says about this house………
The Haven was custom built in 1937 since then it has only had four owners, one of whom was our very own Mr Armitstead! The current owners have lived there for 14 years during which time it has been featured on TV, being described by Laurence Llwellyn-Bowen as ‘amazing’! It was also home to a giant marquee for the owners’ wedding […]
Armitstead Barnett Tops the Agents List!
March was a particularly busy month for Armitstead Barnett with many of our vendors and purchasers wishing to complete on the sale and purchase of property in time for the Easter holiday and also ahead of the changes in Stamp Duty rates. This resulted in a great deal of Sold Board being displayed. In fact according […]
Rentals – An Overview
The rental market has been consistently busy over the last few months. As properties for sale move, the rental market gains a wider range of tenants. Whilst this allows landlords to find the right tenant for their property, it does mean that tenants must move fast and show themselves off as being a good tenant. […]
New Stamp Duty Rates for Second Homes
On 01 April 2016, The Treasury will introduce new stamp duty rates for anyone purchasing a second home. Those affected by the increase in stamp duty include anyone buying a holiday home, purchasing a buy to let investment, parents purchasing for their children and couples who are purchasing a home together where one of them may already own a home. […]
David Cowburn Explains the Importance of Floorplans
We have always know that floorplans are important. If a vendor has chosen to use a room for a particular purpose then a photograph alone can make it difficult for a prospective purchaser to envisage that room being used for anything else. Let me give you an example. I recently visited a beautiful family home […]
