Journal
All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
Why choose a Degree Apprenticeship?
Based in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, Harper Adams University is the perfect place to study. Offering many degree courses ranging from Business, Agriculture, Veterinary physiotherapy and of course, essential to the Armistead Barnett business, Rural Enterprise & Land Management (REALM). With 1,569 acres, the campus itself hosts dairy, sheep, pigs & Arable farms, complementing all […]
My route to becoming a RICS qualified surveyor
There is no right or wrong route into surveying and I am a prime example of this. From graduating in a straight Agriculture degree, I found myself going into a Rural Business Adviser role, some parts of which I enjoyed; however, it was not what I ultimately wanted to do. Of course, to become a […]
Sales at the top
Home now means more than ever. With people spending leisure time, entertaining and now working from home more than ever before, people’s homes have taken a priority! Since the first national lockdown, we have seen a rise in property sales throughout the market but in particular at the high end with more buyers than ever […]
Valuation reports on behalf of Charities
Section 117 of the Charities Act 2011 requires trustees of any registered Charity to obtain a written report from an independent surveyor prior to any sale of land or buildings, or to the granting of a lease for more than seven years. Surprisingly, although recommended, there is currently no requirement to obtain professional advice when […]
The Lump Sum Exit Scheme for England
For those considering taking retirement or capitalising on the buoyant rural property market at present and selling up, the Basic Payment Scheme Lump Sum Exit may be of interest. The regulations have now been released and approved by Parliament with the Scheme opening for applications from April until 30th September. Claimants are generally able to […]
Farm Sales
don’t think anybody can argue that the last few years have been somewhat of a whirlwind in terms of agriculture. The major issue, which triggered what will be the biggest and most important change to agriculture in living memory, is that of the decision to leave the EU. As we are all aware, ramifications for agriculture […]
Have you chosen the right Agent to sell your home?
When you decide to sell your home there are lots of different agents keen for your business so how do you chose the right agent? Armitstead Barnett have long been regarded as a leading rural property agent, with a team of Chartered Surveyors experienced in dealing with a host of matters which can arise prior […]
Midge Hall Farm Complete Dispersal Sale
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Professionalism is at the heart of the firm
Armitstead Barnett have always believed that our staff should be well trained and knowledgeable in order to offer the best service to our clients. Armitstead Barnett actively supports our staff and provides the tools they need to achieve qualifications in their specific field. Partner, Emma Hodkinson has recently become a member of the National Association […]
What to do when you are selling a house but don’t live locally.
We are often asked to carry out marketing advice from people selling a house for a family member, but they do not live local to the property and a question everyone asks is how easy will it be? At Armitstead Barnett we understand that things are not always simple. We feel it is important not […]
To Market in March
It’s been a great start to 2022 with some excellent offerings to the market, we have seen some outstanding transactions, both in volume and value. Rightmove analysis reveals that, March is the strongest month of the year to sell a home, having the highest number of buyer enquiries per property for sale on average over […]
Cartmel
Cartmel - a picturesque village in the South Lakes nestled on the edge of the Lake District, dominated by the famous 12th century Priory. As well as visiting the historic Priory, Cartmel is also famous for Sticky Toffee Pudding and claims the shortest racecourse in the country.
