Property is moving!

PFK has seen a noticeable increase in the number of properties coming to the market in excess of £350,000 and that despite continued economic and poli...

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Here for every season, whatever the weather!

The ancient studded door is shoved shut against the raw and wet wind. The log smouldering in the stone hearth radiates a glow warming both body and so...

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Septic tank legislation

Any estate agent operating in rural areas will be aware of the joys of septic tanks, cess pits and sewage treatment tanks – because discovering that t...

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Five common myths about estate agents

Two children were overheard talking one day.“My name is Billy. What’s yours?” Asked the first boy.“Tommy”, replied the second. “My Daddy’s an accounta...

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Things that turn house buyers off

Go Compare did a study recently which revealed the top 20 things that put buyers off buying a home. Here are our tips to overcome these problems.Accor...

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Want to open your Christmas stocking in a new home this year?

Clare looks at what tops many people’s lists for Santa at this time of year, and gives you some hints on how to get moving.All over the UK home buyers...

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Are buyers still flooding in?

Italy is amazing. My partner and I have enjoyed many holidays there, particularly along the beautiful Amalfi coast, with walks among lemon groves and ...

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High Street versus Online

In recent years there has been an expansion of options available when you sell your home and choose an estate agent. The choice broadly falls into two...

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Choosing an agent

Take a look around any town and you are bound to see a host of estate agents, each vying for your business. But which one should you choose and how do...

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Knowing me, knowing you...

I really wanted to use a title along the lines of “Back to Basics”, but the last person I remember using this phrase suffered public derision (Prime M...

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So… How’s the market?

It’s the question we get asked more than any other (apart from ‘what’s my house worth?’), especially in the current climate and with the dreaded B wor...

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New Prime Minister

Whether you are over the moon or underwhelmed, Boris Johnson is now Prime Minister of the UK, and Esther McVey has been appointed as our new Housing M...

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Are you a first time buyer looking to buy a property? Then please read on…..

Buying a property for the first time, can be a daunting prospect, even second or third time buyers can find the process stressful. Being prepared is e...

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Handle the heatwave with PFK Property Management

Here’s a brief glimpse into some of the changes that have taken place since May 31 2019 With immediate effect, all letting agents and landlords must e...

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Tenant Fee Ban

As you will have heard on the news, there are quite a lot of legislation changes being brought into the rental sector in the near future, and we are h...

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The Home Act

The Home (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 finished its parliamentary journey in December 2018. Since the 20th March 2019 all social and private...

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Step by step guide to buying a property

1. Decide if you should sell first. If you are already a homeowner, it can seem risky to sell first, but there are upsides. In particular, you will be...

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Whitehaven team resolve customer's challenging sale

The owners initially chose a different agent to market their property as they had sold some similar properties nearby. They promised excellent communi...

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PFK Estate Agency in Carlisle, Cumbria

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