Journal

If you’re thinking about selling your home in 2025 getting the asking price right has never been more important.  With higher interest rates putting pressure on buyers, together with the escalating cost of living, global economic uncertainty and higher stamp duty costs, the market has shifted firmly in the buyers’ favour.  Add to this the […]

Feeling unsure about how lenders decide what you can borrow for a mortgage? You’re not alone — and we’re here to simplify it for you. Lenders start by looking at your annual basic income before tax and typically calculate this looking at an average of the last 3 payslips.  If you earn overtime, commission & bonuses, […]

Despite recent headwinds in the agricultural sector, there was no hesitation in the auction room this/last week — with spirited bidding and a successful result that confirms there’s still strong appetite for quality land in good locations. First under the hammer was a 2.46-acre parcel of land with stables at Holme, which saw bidders act […]

We’re delighted to welcome Emma Forrest Helsby to our Garstang branch as one of our newest Property Advisors. Emma joins us with two years of experience in estate agency and brings with her a strong agricultural and equestrian background, which makes her a great fit for many of our clients across North Lancashire. A local […]

We are thrilled to share the fantastic news that Cody Teasdale from our Cumbria team has successfully passed her recent property exams – a remarkable achievement and a testament to her hard work, dedication, and commitment to personal and professional growth. We are proud of her achievement which not only reflects her individual determination, but […]

Clitheroe 2 Elswick Lodge, Mellor Brow, Mellor, Blackburn BB2 7RX Sunday 12pm – 4pm https://abarnett.co.uk/property/elswick-lodge-mellor-brow-mellor-blackburn-bb2-7rx/ Hesed Barn, Higher Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire PR3 2YX Saturday 12pm – 2pm https://abarnett.co.uk/property/higher-road-longridge-preston-lancashire-pr3-2yx/ Rowan Garth, Stoneygate Lane, Knowle Green, Preston, Lancashire PR3 2ZS Saturday 12pm – 2pm https://abarnett.co.uk/property/stoneygate-lane-knowle-green-preston-lancashire-pr3-2zs/ The Gables, Heights Lane, Fence, Lancashire BB12 9JF Saturday and Sunday […]

The machinery comprises an excellent range of tractors, machinery and equipment, with much of the machinery having been owned since new and serviced regularly by a local mechanic. For information on the items included with the sale, please see our sales catalogue here: For further information, please contact the auctioneers, James Fish or Richard Furnival […]

As the lighter nights and warmer weather arrive, spring and summer are widely considered the best times to sell any property, and whilst we are big believers in selling when the time is right for the individual, there are advantages to selling in the warmer months.  Buyers can inspect the land and farms to get […]

As with many other Land Agents, much of my time recently has been dealing with the fallout from October’s budget and the need for valuations to assist with tax planning for clients.  Whilst this is the issue at the forefront of most minds, we also need to be aware of what else is taking place […]

Spring is traditionally the time of year when utility firms and infrastructure contractors come knocking to farmers and land managers, requesting (or demanding) access to land and property for the completion of essential infrastructure works.  This being said, the utility and infrastructure industry appear to be experiencing unprecedented levels of work involved in expanding, renewing […]

The unexpected closure of SFI, on 11th March 2025, left the whole farming community in shock, and mostly in disappointment at the lack of information received from the RPA in the lead up to the announcement.  To summarise, anyone already in a scheme will not be affected by the closure of the scheme and agreements […]

Valuations have never been more important and at Armitstead Barnett we carry out RICS compliant reports for a variety of uses.  These are as follows: The purchase of a house, farm or commercial property is often one of the largest steps in your life.  Rarely is a property purchased outright for cash, therefore, mortgage lending […]