At times the planning system can feel like something of a lottery, with seemingly arbitrary decisions being made on each planning application. However...
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...
Appeal Dismissed
PFK Land and Development recently represented Allerdale Borough Council at the appeal hearing for a proposed B & M retail store on the edge of Coc...
A New Year, in more ways than one
As a New Year begins, David Stout talks about the opportunities that come with it…A new year and a new decade brings with it a genuine feeling of incr...
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...
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...
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...
All of a sudden it is that time of year again – where has the last 12 months gone…
This week, Jo Edwards MRICS speaks about why December is the most important time of the year for more than one reason..All of a sudden it is that time...
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...
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...
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...
Protecting the Value of your Future
It’s time to get savvy with planning the protection of your future. Pension planning, life insurance both have their place, but protecting the future ...
Copeland Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation
Copeland Borough Council have started work on their new Local Plan. The Issues and Options draft identifies the key issues that are facing Copeland an...
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...
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...