Journal
All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
Brexit: What Does it Mean to the Value of Your Home
Since the decision to leave the EU in June little has been publicised about how Brexit will affect the market place for property. The market has been dealt a double wammy blow; the changes to stamp duty which although may benefit some, the luxury high end market and the buy to let sector have been […]
John Hughes: Settling in at Kendal
Two months in to my partnership with Armitstead Barnett the level of support from members of the company and so many of the farming community has been beyond my expectations. A wide variety of work has come forward within the past two months, including development land negotiations, valuation work, utility company claims, landlord and tenant […]
Property Presentation: Marketing a Property with Professional Photography
We believe you only have a couple of seconds to make a good impression in the eyes of a purchaser. Many house move decisions are made with the swipe of a finger on a smart phone or tablet and this can often be first thing in the morning when a property alert or similar is […]
More New Faces…………
In the last couple of months we have introduced some new members of staff to you at Armitstead Barnett and July has been no different. This month we welcome Kirsty Seed, as James Fish’s PA/Secretary and Cathy Fish, as Administrator/Secretary, both based at Garstang. It has also been a pleasure having Alex Carr and Johnathon […]
Prepare for the ‘Back to School’ Market
Schools have broken up and we are at the beginning of the Summer holiday season. Many of the houses we sell are family homes and over time we have established that often within many chains we have family buyers and sellers and therefore school holidays can often dictate exchange and completion dates. Many avoid moving […]
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 […]
