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...

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...

Today the RPA have announced the payment rates for the 2019 BPS. BPS 2019 Entitlement Values:- Non-SDA - €182.70 (2018 - €181.39) SDA non-Moorland - €...

DEFRA have announced that £35m of funding is available for its Rural Growth Programme Grants.The grants provide funding for rural businesses to create...

PFK Land Agency are pleased to be sponsoring the Lake District Livestock Judging Evening held by Penrith & District Farmers Mart in conjunction wi...

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...

Last week PFK Land Agents attended the RICS Rural Conference which took place at Hexham Auction Mart. Particular highlights were from Michael Watson’s...

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...

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...

The 2019 BPS exchange rate has been confirmed as €1 = £0.89092. The rate is set by taking the average of the European Central Bank exchange rates set ...

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

On the afternoon of Tuesday 17th September, PFK Land Agency offered for sale 48.88 acres of grazing land located around the hamlet of Scalehouses clos...

This was an opportunity for teams of 10 sponsored paddlers to raise money for their chosen charities and have some competitive fun at the same time. E...

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...

Our team had a fantastic day on Thursday 5th September 2019 chairing and sponsoring the Royal Town Planning Institute North West and RTPI North East R...

DEFRA has recently released its ‘Farming is Changing – here’s what you need to know’ leaflet which sets out key information on farming policy after Br...

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...

Carlisle City Council are consulting on their St Cuthbert's Garden Village Masterplan Framework Stage 2 Options Report between 2 September and 14 Octo...

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...

CLOSING DATE FOR OFFERS - MIDDAY ON FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2019This sale offers the opportunity to purchase agricultural land extending to 23.81 acres ...