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 - €...
£35million Rural Growth Programme Grants Announced
DEFRA have announced that £35m of funding is available for its Rural Growth Programme Grants.The grants provide funding for rural businesses to create...
Lake District Livestock Judging Evening 2019
PFK Land Agency are pleased to be sponsoring the Lake District Livestock Judging Evening held by Penrith & District Farmers Mart in conjunction wi...
Five common myths about estate agents
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...
RICS Rural Conference 2019
Last week PFK Land Agents attended the RICS Rural Conference which took place at Hexham Auction Mart. Particular highlights were from Michael Watson’s...
Things that turn house buyers off
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...
Want to open your Christmas stocking in a new home this year?
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...
2019 BPS Exchange Rate Confirmed
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 ...
Are buyers still flooding in?
Italy is amazing. My partner and I have enjoyed many holidays there, particularly along the beautiful Amalfi coast, with walks among lemon groves and ...
Land Auction - Scalehouses
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...
PFK take part in Tiger Boat Challenge at Derwent Water Marina
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...
High Street versus Online
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...
RTPI Rural Update
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 releases 'Farming is Changing' Leaflet
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...
Choosing an agent
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...