My friends in the Midlands tell me that the housing market there has recently been all but frantic. Perfectly ordinary houses (their words, not mine!) attracted numerous viewings almost as soon as they were listed. Was it the urge to benefit from the tail-end of the Chancellor's reduction in stamp duty, even though it was already partially wi...
New legislation has been passed which will seek to protect and enhance our environment for future generations. Through the Act, the Government will aim to clean up the country's air, restore natural habitats, increase biodiversity, reduce waste and make better use of our resources. It is hoped that the Act will halt the decline in species by ...
PFK is the only business of its kind in Cumbria to employ RTPI qualified Chartered Town Planners. Town Planners have the professional skills to understand complex legislation, to find solutions to difficult property-related challenges, to negotiate and advocate for good outcomes and project manage the planning process. This article will take a look...
The Government recently commissioned an independent review into self-build housing. The Bacon Review, published on 21 August 2021, sets out a range of recommendations for how the delivery of self-build housing can be improved. Among the recommendations contained in the review are a "small sites programme" which would encourage local authorities and...
FOREST SCHOOL?It’s discouraging to discover that for years, I’ve been misunderstanding a well-known English saying. But maybe, just maybe, I haven’t. ...
Penrith Farmers and Kidd’s PLC are pleased to announce the appointment of the new Penrith Estate Agency Manager, Daniel Brown.Daniel began his career ...
Penrith Farmers and Kidd’s PLC are pleased to announce the appointment of the new Carlisle Estate Agency Manager, Tessa Milner.Tessa lives in Greysout...
In this week's blog, Kayleigh will provide her insight into occupancy clauses. The existence of a occupancy clause, either local occupancy or agricult...
The planning system in England and Wales is supposed to be ‘plan led.’ That means there is a legal requirement for every council in England and Wales ...
Properties up to £500,000 will benefit with stamp duty holiday being extended until 30th June and then from 1st July until end of September stamp duty...
In this blog, Kayleigh Lancaster (Planning Specialist) provides her advice on whether planning permission could be required for the use of existing ho...
According to the Nationwide, January 2021 saw a house price growth of 1.8%, the highest growth since November 2018. Mortgage lenders are also saying ...
At the start of the coronavirus lockdown those with second homes in the countryside were quick to relocate to take advantage of the increased space an...
As the second wave of Covid-19 affects lives, Paul Doyle, Manager of our Carlisle Estate Agency office looks at what's forecast for the property marke...
The housing market and Estate Agents will continue to operate during lockdown. PFK will continue to work and help our customers buy, sell or rent. Ful...
As a precautionary step to protect our staff and customers, we have temporarily closed our Cockermouth office due to a positive COVID-19 test in line ...
Many people think Estate Agents just put their property on Rightmove and bobs your uncle, but it’s so much more than that.Here at PFK we take pride in...
As we head for autumn and further Covid restrictions, Lesley, manager of our Whitehaven team assesses the state of the property market.So many people ...
It is easy to go through each day at such a speed that time really does fly by, and before you know it, another day, week and month has gone. I can sa...
I’ve been mulling over this Blog for weeks. Before and After. What? The film starring Meryl Streep? Sadly if today you Google “Before and After” you g...