[ Categories ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags "Tags") [ Calendar ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/calendar "Calendar") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower” - Albert Camus](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus) Friday, 13 October 2023 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Estates](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/estates) [ ![Hannah-Sims-copy](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/392/b2ap3_large_Hannah-Sims-copy.jpg) Blog by Hannah Sims, PFK Keswick Branch Manager ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus "Hannah-Sims-copy") Seasons gone by, we've used this famous quote in our windows, as it succinctly says exactly why this time of year is so beautiful. I was reminded of this when friends recently visited for my daughter's first birthday party, remarking on the wonderful quality of the light this autumn, revealing the minutest detail of rocky crags on distant fells and... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus) 4641 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [PFK Non-Executive Director appointed Chair of RABDF](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/pfk-rural-director-appointed-chair-of-rabdf) Monday, 09 October 2023 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [ ![230724-PFK-710-High-res](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_images/924/b2ap3_large_230724-PFK-710-High-res.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/pfk-rural-director-appointed-chair-of-rabdf "230724-PFK-710-High-res") Non-Executive Director at PFK Robert Craig, where he contributes towards the growth of the Rural Department of business has been appointed as the new Chair of the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF). At the associations October Chairman's meeting on the 3rd October, Robert, the previous Vice Chair, started his three year tenure, taki... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/pfk-rural-director-appointed-chair-of-rabdf) 3042 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Rural Surveyor Appointed As Director](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/rural-surveyor-appointed-as-director) Monday, 07 August 2023 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![Jo-Edwards](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/389/b2ap3_large_Jo-Edwards.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/rural-surveyor-appointed-as-director "Jo-Edwards") PFK are delighted to announce that Jo Edwards has been welcomed onto the board as a Director of PFK Rural Limited. Jo has been with PFK since 2005 and has been a very important and hardworking member of the team, we are extremely glad to be able to share her passion and expertise with the entirety of PFK. We hope that like us, you will join us in c... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/rural-surveyor-appointed-as-director) 3233 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [PFK records year-on-year market growth](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/pfk-records-year-on-year-market-growth) Monday, 17 July 2023 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Estates](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/estates) [ ![shutterstock_1795427260-1](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/387/b2ap3_large_shutterstock_1795427260-1.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/pfk-records-year-on-year-market-growth "shutterstock_1795427260-1") When we compare January through to June 2022 against the same period in 2023 PFK have actually seen an increase of 6% in the volume of properties Sold subject to contract year on year. This contradicts market speculation against mortgage rate increases and confirms that property will sell as long as the asking price is realistic. We are however see... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/pfk-records-year-on-year-market-growth) 3536 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [PFK Estate Agency Nominated For Prestigious National Award](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/pfk-nominated-for-prestigous) Friday, 07 July 2023 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Estates](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/estates) [ ![347422655_808309774245878_8757353164115898618_n](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/386/b2ap3_large_347422655_808309774245878_8757353164115898618_n.jpeg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/pfk-nominated-for-prestigous "347422655_808309774245878_8757353164115898618_n") We are excited to share with you that we have officially been nominated for the 'EA Masters Best Estate Agent Guide 2024' for both sales & lettings! EA Masters have released their shortlist for the Best Estate Agent Guide 2024 sales & lettings and only the top 10% of agents in the UK make it into the guide and we are pleased to a... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/pfk-nominated-for-prestigous) 3177 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Branch Manager Appointed As Director](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/local-branch-manager-appointed-as-director-1) Wednesday, 05 July 2023 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Estates](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/estates) [ ![3-2](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_images/924/b2ap3_large_3-2.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/local-branch-manager-appointed-as-director-1 "3-2") PFK Estate Agency are delighted to announce that Michael Hewitt, PFK Cockermouth Branch Manager will be welcomed onto the board as a Director of the company. Michael and his team have continually exceeded expectations over recent years and we are extremely glad to be able to share his passion and expertise with the entirety of PFK. Lynne Lancaster,... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/local-branch-manager-appointed-as-director-1) 3820 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Opportunities for Upland Farmers: Payments, Schemes, and Environmental Benefits](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/opportunities-for-upland-farmers-payments-schemes-and-environmental-benefits) Friday, 26 May 2023 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![shutterstock_5467609](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/375/b2ap3_large_shutterstock_5467609.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/opportunities-for-upland-farmers-payments-schemes-and-environmental-benefits "shutterstock_5467609") Upland farmers play a crucial role in sustaining our farm businesses, food production, and improving the environment. The UK government has introduced several initiatives to support upland farmers and provide them with opportunities to enhance their operations while contributing to environmental conservation. In this blog post, we will explore the ... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/opportunities-for-upland-farmers-payments-schemes-and-environmental-benefits) 3402 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Spring Newsletter](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/spring) Wednesday, 01 March 2023 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Estates](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/estates) [ ![Coffee-Table-Decor-Ideas-and-How-to-Style-Them](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/367/b2ap3_large_Coffee-Table-Decor-Ideas-and-How-to-Style-Them.jpeg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/spring "Coffee-Table-Decor-Ideas-and-How-to-Style-Them") With Spring fast approaching, we are delighted to be able to showcase our latest newsletter. Inside you will find information on, what to expect in the property market this year, how to maximise the value of your property and some of our recent success. To read the newsletter, please click here 3184 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Bringing the outdoors indoors when selling your home](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/bringing-the-outdoors-indoors-when-selling-your-home) Monday, 20 February 2023 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Estates](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/estates) [ ![Styling-with-Plants---Haven-Home-Staging--Design](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/365/b2ap3_large_Styling-with-Plants---Haven-Home-Staging--Design.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/bringing-the-outdoors-indoors-when-selling-your-home "Styling-with-Plants---Haven-Home-Staging--Design") Home trends just keep on coming, but there's one popular trend that seems to be a permanent fixture – bringing the outdoors indoors – and it seems that there is a scientific reason for this, since nature has been proven to have calming effects on humans. It makes sense, then, to consider finding ways to add more greenery to your home if you're look... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/bringing-the-outdoors-indoors-when-selling-your-home) 3665 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [5 Tips to make your home look lighter and brighter](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/5-tips-to-make-your-home-look-lighter-and-brighter) Monday, 13 February 2023 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [ ![Wax--Wane-_-Cactus-Flower-_-8-oz](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/364/b2ap3_large_Wax--Wane-_-Cactus-Flower-_-8-oz.jpeg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/5-tips-to-make-your-home-look-lighter-and-brighter "Wax--Wane-_-Cactus-Flower-_-8-oz") Not Every Property Has Large Windows or Plenty of Floor Space! Space and light are two key things that buyers are looking for when searching for a home. Sadly, not every property has large windows or plenty of space. However, if your property happens to be compact, there's no need for dismay. Here are some top tips that our team here at PFK want to... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/5-tips-to-make-your-home-look-lighter-and-brighter) 3407 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Selling your home in 2023](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/selling-your-home-in-2023) Monday, 06 February 2023 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Estates](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/estates) [ ![HH-Farmhouse](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/363/b2ap3_large_HH-Farmhouse.jpeg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/selling-your-home-in-2023 "HH-Farmhouse") Lynne Lancaster of PFK Estate Agency looks at what it takes to make things happen in the property market this Year. Last year Russia set foot on Ukrainian soil, the chickens were still coming home to roost for Boris Johnson, we had hardly heard of Liz Truss before she became our prime minister and we were trying to move forward from a variety of Co... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/selling-your-home-in-2023) 3382 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [PFK PLC acquires Robson and Liddle (Rural) Limited](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/pfk-plc-acquires-robson-and-liddle-rural-limited) Friday, 02 December 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![11](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/360/b2ap3_large_11.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/pfk-plc-acquires-robson-and-liddle-rural-limited "11") Penrith Farmers' and Kidd's PLC announces the acquisition of the entire share capital of rural-based professional services Company Robson and Liddle (Rural) Limited. The deal brings together 2 of the leading land and property services organisations in the region and reinforces the Company's focus on its agricultural client base. The full press rele... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/pfk-plc-acquires-robson-and-liddle-rural-limited) 5775 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Opposing Forces](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/opposing-forces) Thursday, 03 November 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Estates](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/estates) [ ![aaron-wilson-qIHtrP2V3C8-unsplash](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/357/b2ap3_large_aaron-wilson-qIHtrP2V3C8-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/opposing-forces "aaron-wilson-qIHtrP2V3C8-unsplash") Tessa Milner of PFK Carlisle examines the conflicting forces that are affecting the property market in the run-up to Christmas. The property market is showing signs of change, and this can hardly come as a surprise to anyone, as so many other things in our lives are changing almost on a daily basis – the prime minister, government p... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/opposing-forces) 3820 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [PFK New Headquarters](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/pfk-new-headquarters-1) Wednesday, 02 November 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [ ![HQ](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/356/b2ap3_large_HQ.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/pfk-new-headquarters-1 "HQ") Fifty jobs are to be created as part of a £2m investment in a new headquarters for one of Cumbria's oldest land and estate agents. PFK Land and Estate Agents have submitted planning permission for a site in Mile Lane on the edges of Penrith, just a quarter of a mile from their current base. The building has been designed using a net-zero carbon app... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/pfk-new-headquarters-1) 4019 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Autumn/Winter Newsletter](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-winter-newsletter) Thursday, 27 October 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Estates](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/estates) [ ![](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_images/924/b2ap3_large_Autumn-foilage.jpeg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-winter-newsletter "Autumn/Winter Newsletter") Selling in Winter, bringing your home to life & a market update. Our Cockermouth & Whitehaven team are excited to share with you our latest seasonal newsletter. For the full read, please click here 3450 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Do You Need A Planning Consultant?](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/do-you-need-a-planning-consultant) Friday, 21 October 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [Planning & Development](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/planning-development) [ ![Do You Need A Planning Consultant?](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/353/b2ap3_large_brett-jordan-pE9fOOJy5rA-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/do-you-need-a-planning-consultant "Do You Need A Planning Consultant?") At PFK, we have a dedicated Planning team - find out below how they can help you today: Why do I need a Planning Consultant? Planning Consultants have an expert knowledge of regulations and can therefore play a vital role in obtaining permission for projects with complex needs. Even if you have a knack for understanding intricate rules, securing pe... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/do-you-need-a-planning-consultant) 5670 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) Tags: [planning](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/planning) [Planning Guidance](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/planning-guidance) [Planning team](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/planning-team) [Planning Consultant](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/planning-consultant) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [The Current Climate](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/the-current-climate) Friday, 30 September 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [ ![james-feaver-aB2yE2vdPRM-unsplash](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/352/b2ap3_large_james-feaver-aB2yE2vdPRM-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/the-current-climate "james-feaver-aB2yE2vdPRM-unsplash") Lynne Lancaster, Head of Estate Agency at PFK looks at the current state of affairs in today's market. The government's mini-budget weakened the pound and the result of that was that mortgage lenders immediately withdrew their fixed rate products. Nationwide immediately put plans in place for 'new' fixed rates however this obviously brought a ... 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In the days before technology invaded estate agency - flooding it with helpful and sometimes not so helpful 'proptech' – estate agents kept buyers' details written down sometimes on cards that were stored in plastic boxes. These were called hot boxes an... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/hot-box) 3822 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Delayed - Decision on West Cumbrian Coal Mine](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/delayed-decision-on-west-cumbrian-coal-mine) Monday, 15 August 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Planning & Development](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/planning-development) [ ![West-Cumbria-Mine-2](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/347/b2ap3_large_West-Cumbria-Mine-2.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/delayed-decision-on-west-cumbrian-coal-mine "West-Cumbria-Mine-2") The government has confirmed that a decision on an application for an underground mine that would be located on a brownfield site south-west of Whitehaven will be made on or before 8 November 2022. A decision on the application, which was the subject of a Public Inquiry in September 2021 was expected on or before 17 August 2022. Th... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/delayed-decision-on-west-cumbrian-coal-mine) 3988 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/autumn-is-a-second-spring-when-every-leaf-is-a-flower-albert-camus#comments) Tags: [planning](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/planning) [West Cumbria Mine](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/west-cumbria-mine) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [New face at PFK Keswick](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/new-face-at-pfk-keswick) Thursday, 04 August 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Estates](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/estates) [ ![295329027_583427729919646_6168373962925362873_n](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/345/b2ap3_large_295329027_583427729919646_6168373962925362873_n.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/new-face-at-pfk-keswick "295329027_583427729919646_6168373962925362873_n") PFK Estate Agency, Keswick, are delighted to announce the appointment of Catherine Armstrong. PFK Keswick's Branch Manager, Hannah Sims (left), will soon be going on maternity leave and PFK are pleased to announce that Catherine Armstrong (right) will take on the role as Manager for the Keswick office during Hannah's leave. Catherine has ... 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