Journal
All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
2025 Begins with Office Refurbishment & New Team Member
The start of the New Year hails the completion of our Clitheroe office refurbishment which has been revitalized and reimagined with a bold new makeover. Our offices at 5 Church Street in the centre of Clitheroe (opposite the library) has been redesigned and brought up to date with a cutting edge new look. Jason Preston, Estate […]
What is a Market Appraisal and Why You Should Have One?
A market appraisal is a professional assessment of the current price of your home based on a range of factors, including its condition, location, recent sales of comparable properties, and local market trends. It is the start of the process for anyone looking to sell a property. If you are considering putting your home on […]
Stamp Duty Change
There is still time to purchase before the stamp duty change but ONLY JUST. Time to take a look and our open home weekend is timed perfectly…. “What are the changes?” we hear you ask…. All the up to date information can be found on this link: Stamp Duty Land Tax: Residential property rates – GOV.UK […]
Solid fuel and Rented houses – Who is responsible and what do you need to know?
Within Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 it states that the landlord is responsible “to keep in repair and proper working order the installations in the dwelling-house for space heating and heating water.” Although the wording isn’t so straight forward, this refers to any heating and hot water installation, such as Agas, […]
Why choose Sedbergh?
Sedbergh offers the rare combination of natural beauty, rich history, and a welcoming community. Whether you’re in search of outdoor adventure, a family-friendly environment, or a peaceful setting to enjoy your retirement, this delightful town in the Yorkshire Dales National Park is a place that offers it all. If you are considering a move, Sedbergh […]
January Open Home Event
We are kicking off 2025 with our open home event! Taking place on the 11th and 12th January. A selection of truly wonderful homes, ranging from cottages to barn conversions, houses to small holdings, will be opening their doors for you to take a look around. Our previous, highly successful Open Home Events have […]
Succession – The Talk Around Every Farmhouse Kitchen Table
Since the Budget announcements of 30th October 2024, I would find it hard to believe that the matter of ‘succession’ has not been raised around almost every farmhouse kitchen table across the nation. If it hasn’t, then it absolutely should be! Succession planning was always a thorny topic for many farming families, however, due to […]
Christmas wishes
A Christmas message from us to you. We love this time of year, so many properties exchange and complete in November and December, making the first Christmas in a new home so very special. In November we saw some phenomenal completions and some lovely families, along with focussed agricultural clients, “move in”. Are we sitting […]
Northwest UK House Price Forecast for 2025
The Northwest property market has shown remarkable resilience over the past few years, even as the UK housing sector has navigated challenges such as rising interest rates, the cost-of-living crisis, and broader economic uncertainty. As we look ahead to 2025, the region’s housing market is expected to demonstrate a steady performance, driven by local factors […]
Landlord Winter Tips
Winter is upon us, and the coming months can be challenging for landlords. Therefore it is essential to be prepared for potential issues and to guide tenants on effective property management. In support of this, we’ve compiled our key tips for maintaining your property this winter. Check in with tenantsAs simple as it sounds, keeping […]
SFI: Integrated Pest Management & Nutrient Management Actions
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offers actions to support integrated pest management (IPM) and nutrient management. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) IPM actions aim to increase knowledge, identify pest management opportunities and enhance crop protection through methods including creating habitats for natural predators and using companion cropping. Below are the IPM actions available: Action code […]
Sustainable Farming Incentive: Grassland Actions
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) pays farmers and land managers to take up or maintain sustainable farming and land management practices. There are actions suitable for grassland parcels which may have minimal change in everyday management and get financial support. Examples of the grassland actions are below: Action code Action name Payment Rate / Ha What […]
