Journal
All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
Summer – A time to sell?
So how is the market? With £41,000,000 of property launched since the end of February, we have been rather busy! At the beginning of spring we certainly felt the effects of pre-election nerves from purchasers and vendors alike. With excellent mortgage rates and a change in Stamp Duty – making the amount payable less for […]
Agency Newsletter – May 2015
Following the introduction of our new For Sale Boards last month, our office fronts have also undergone a makeover. Not only have we freshened up our signage, but we have also introduced brand new property displays. These alongside our new brochure booklets will really set your property apart from the competition. To take a look […]
Agency Newsletter – March 2015
WANT THE RIGHT AGENT THIS SPRING? Winter is drawing to a close, focusing the minds of potential vendors looking to market their home this Spring. Have you considered what you are actually looking for from an agent? There is much more to it than pricing the property and fees, consider whether the agent is: Passionate, […]
Agency Newsletter – February 2015
WHAT’S NEW IN 2015? As we approach February with enthusiasm and optimism for Spring ahead, we take a look at recent exciting changes to our Agency and in the market place. NEW FACES We have recently welcomed Mandy Hamlet and Debbie Roper to the Armitstead Barnett sales team. Both ladies have embraced working in our […]
Dashing for Charity!
On an extremely cold and damp Sunday afternoon in December, a small team from the Burscough and Garstang offices took part in the St Catherine’s Hospice two mile Santa Dash. In addition to supporting the Hospice we were also raising money for our chosen charity this year, The Alzheimer’s Society. Thank you to everyone who […]
Basic Payments Scheme
he Basic Payments Scheme (BPS) will replace the Single Payment Scheme (SPS) from 1 January 2015. The BPS application process will be an internet based system which will be rolled out over a period of time; starting in Autumn. The application window opens in early 2015 with payments commencing in December 2015. The online system […]
Presentation, Presentation, Presentation
Armitstead Barnett are geared up to making sure that your house is superbly displayed. We currently sit at the top of the Righmove “click through rate” tables in the areas of both branches. What does this mean I hear you ask? It means that for all the searches carried out on Rightmove, a greater percentage […]
Garstang – Delightful and Desirable
The historic market town of Garstang is set on the banks of the River Wyre and is close to the Forest of Bowland, which is an Area of Outstanding Beauty. It sits between the cities of Preston and Lancaster and has some extremely attractive villages nearby, enjoying some of the best of Lancashire’s landscapes. The town, […]
Summer Journal 2014
Since August 2013 we have seen viewing levels rise significantly and general enquiries through the Rightmove property portal have also increased. February this year saw phone enquiries triple and email enquiries double compared to a year ago. So far this year we have seen a rise in good quality buyers who are in a position […]
Santa Dash for St Catherines Hospice
Armitstead Barnett are delighted to announce that they have raised £2,785.30 for St Catherines Hospice. The team at Armitstead Barnett have been taking part in fundraising events to include the charity Santa Dash at St Catherines Hospice, and holding a stall at The Garstang Victorian Evening. We would like to thank all our friends, family and […]
Farmers Guardian Editorial December 2013
Senior Partner David Cowburn was recently contacted by The Farmers Guardian to talk about one of his specialist areas – Approaches to farmers by developers looking to benefit from the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Full article below. FARMERS and landowners have come under increasing scrutiny from property developers since the introduction of the […]
Specialist Service for Specialist Property
Armitstead Barnett has roots dating back to 1880. This firm of Chartered Surveyors has grown from strong rural and agricultural connections to its current status of a niche market rural property consultancy operating throughout the North West. As a business we are forward thinking, professional and driven to provide the highest levels of customer service. […]
