How the property market is performing this year, looking ahead in 2025 and six homes with gardens fit for Spring. Discover all and more in our latest newsletter, click here to read

Simon Savage, Co-ordinator of Penrith AFC Ladies & Girls and a couple of the local players kindly paid us a visit yesterday to present us with their new away kit!   PFK are delighted to be able to partner with Penrith AFC Ladies in sponsoring their away kit. We are hopeful that our support will contribute towards the growth of the clu...

Michael Hewitt and Lesley Waugh provide a property market update for Cockermouth, Whitehaven and the surrounding areas.  If you're thinking of selling in and around West Cumbria, you can book a free, no-obligation valuation today by clicking here

I should have written this a week or two ago, but what with children going back to school and the accompanying winter ailments, let me belatedly wish you a Happy and Prosperous Year for 2025. If there is something I hope for in this New Year, it's an improvement in the weather.Last year may have been the hottest year ever recorded, with Earth's ave...

Last week, PFK Property Management proudly hosted our first ever Landlord event at Roundthorn Country House in Penrith which focused on the Renters' Rights Bill, with industry expert Darrel Kwong (DWK Consultancy) as our guest speaker for the evening. Over the last 18 months, we have noticed an increase in Landlords instructing PFK to market and ma...

As winter's chill sets in, there's something comforting about retreating to a cozy home that feels like a warm embrace. Tucked away in frost-covered landscapes, these six homes invite you in with their snug interiors - perfect for escaping the colder nights.  Rumney Mead, Watermillock, Penrith - £1,350,000 'A home is not a place ... ...

Are you a people person with a professional attitude and a passion for exceptional customer service? PFK, a trusted name in estate agency, is looking for a Casual Accompanied Viewer to support our Carlisle team on an ad hoc basis. What You'll Do: - Represent PFK as the friendly and professional face of our business. - Collect property keys from the...

Carlisle is a historic city located in the county of Cumbria in the North West of England, near the border with Scotland. Known as "The Great Border City," Carlisle has a rich and diverse history that spans over two millennia. Historical Significance Roman Heritage: Carlisle, originally known as Luguvalium during Roman times, was established as a f...

In our latest newsletter, discover how the property market has performed throughout 2024, enjoy six homes with stunning fell views that are currently on the market, find out about our property market predictions for 2025 and much more... Click here to read

The recent UK Budget announcement brought updates that may impact some property buyers, investors, and landlords. Here's a summary of key changes: No Reversal of Upcoming Stamp Duty Threshold Reductions: Despite some speculation, there are no indications the government will reverse its plans to reduce Stamp Duty thresholds. First-time buyer relief ...

Technology and marketing methods are constantly evolving in the world of estate agency, but one thing has remained the same; the impact of the "For Sale" board. Used alongside brochures, printed advertising, websites, social media, and other forms of marketing, "For Sale" boards are still an essential way to advertise homes for sale to the widest a...

Attention All Landlords: Important Event on the Renters Rights Bill! As many of you may know, the government is poised to introduce the Renters Rights Bill (RRB), heralding the most significant changes to the private rental sector since since February 1997. This new legislation will have implications for all tenancies within the private rented sect...

As of Autumn 2024, the buy-to-let (BTL) market is navigating a challenging environment shaped by various economic and regulatory factors. The landscape for landlords has become increasingly complex, leading to a mix of resilience and adaptation among property investors. One of the most significant pressures facing landlords is the rise in interest ...

Whilst we are seeing an increase in the volume of properties coming to market and some buyers appear to be taking their time to make purchasing decisions. Unique properties with no immediate competition continue to attract swift interest and quick sales. These one-off properties, often in prime locations or featuring distinctive characteristics, st...

Lynne Lancaster, Director & Head of Estate Agency at PFK finds grounds for optimism for the Autumn property market.  Hush, don't mention green shoots. Those two words are guaranteed to put the mockers on just about anything. However - whisper it quietly we must - there is a stirring in the property market. Here at PFK, we are starting...