A message from Lynne Lancaster, Head of Estate Agency.

For many years, through good times and bad PFK has been an integral part of the local community. Many of our staff/directors have been born, brought u...

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Seven of the simplest improvements which can add value to a home

April is National Home Improvement Month and homeowners up and down the country are being challenged to see how they can change their properties for t...

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Coronavirus Update

PFK Estate Agency has thought long and hard about how we safeguard our staff and customers due to current events. With that in mind and for the contin...

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Coronavirus Update

At PFK we aim to continue our service as best we can during this difficult time.Whilst will we continue to monitor the situation and take guidance fro...

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Tips to follow to achieve the best price

At PFK Estate Agents we know the local property market inside out, and we know how to make your home outshine the rest. There are many ways you can ai...

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Come and discover the vibrant town of Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen is a small market town in the Eden Valley with good access links to the A66, M6 and A1 and privy to be on the picturesque Carlisle to S...

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Why Oh Why?!

“What do you mean why oh why?” I said to my colleague, Chloe. “Why does it take such along time for a sale to go through once it is agreed?” she asked...

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Free Guide on Selling your Home in the Digital Age

As we are all aware, we are moving forward with the digital times. We have created a digital booklet to help guide you through selling your home in th...

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The Wrong Trousers

Does the weather sometimes get you down? I’ve heard there’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothing (including trousers!) but we do seem...

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Taking a look at 2020

If you read or listen to the property press, or the national media commenting on the property market, you will know they are currently awash with spec...

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A day in the life of a Sales Negotiator

Our day promptly starts at 8.45am, everyone will sit down together and discuss the agenda of the day. We will talk about the previous days appointment...

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A day in the life of a Branch Manager

After working as an Estate Agent for the most part of 10 years in varying roles from Lettings Negotiator to Sales Negotiator right through to my curre...

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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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PFK Estate Agency in Carlisle, Cumbria

Head Office, Agricultural Hall, Skirsgill, Penrith, CA11 0DN