Whitehaven team resolve customer's challenging sale
The owners initially chose a different agent to market their property as they had sold some similar properties nearby. They promised excellent communi...
New Local Plan for Eden District Council is Adopted
On the 11th October 2018, Eden District Council approved the adoption of Eden Local Plan 2014-2032. This is the main planning policy document that wil...
Revised National Planning Policy Framework Published
On Thursday 24 July 2018, the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published by the Government. This is the first revision of the NPP...
How to get the best from your Estate Agent
It pays to know how to get the best out of your estate agent to maximise your chances of a quick and effective sale, as well as how to choose the righ...
Top tips for viewings
It’s an exciting (and often nerve-wracking!) time – someone has booked a viewing on your house and you’re full of hope that they will be the ones to b...
A guide to quick sale packs
Quick Sale Packs are a fantastic resource for vendors, as it contains the Law Society property information questionnaire which all solicitors should a...
Why have a floorplan?
Floorplans are a relatively new addition to property details, but they have proved to be invaluable when selling a property. Rightmove research sugges...
How to quickly sell your home
Selling your house can often seem an overwhelming prospect, let alone selling it quickly. At PFK we deal with a lot of clients who need to move quickl...
Ten ways to prepare your house for a summer sale
Summer is the perfect time to sell – gardens are in bloom, buyers are more motivated and the sun is more likely to be shining down on your property. C...
Moving day checklist
Before moving day: Get organised well before moving day – ask local shop owners if they have any spare boxes from their deliveries to save you buying ...
High street agents are the way forward
A complete serviceWe advise you on the right asking price for your property, and then do all we can to find somebody who offers an acceptable price an...
New housing minister announced
Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that James Brokenshire, MP for Old Bexley & Sidcup, will be the new housing secretary, as Sajid Javid bec...
New Class Q permitted development rights
The Government has introduced changes to permitted development rights, allowing the conversion of agricultural buildings to residential dwellings. The...
Draft revised national planning policy framework
The government has published its long-awaited draft revision of the national planning policy framework (NPPF). This consolidates a series of proposals...
Choosing an Estate Agent
So, you’ve decided you are going to sell your house. Perhaps you’ve outgrown it, perhaps you need to move for work, maybe you have decided to downsize...
South Lakeland development management DPD Submitted for examination
South Lakeland District Council submitted their development management development plan document (DPD) for examination on 28 February 2018. The planni...
Planning application on land at Stoneybeck
On 27 October 2017 PFK submitted an outline planning application for the creation of an employment site for B1 (Business), B2 (General Industry) and B...
Top tips when viewing a property
Although it's very exciting it can be a little nerve racking buying a house, after all it is one of the biggest financial transactions of your life. Y...
Lakeland’s most beautiful lakeshore walk - stunning views of the Ullswater Valley and Helvellyn Range
Starting Point: Glenridding, Howtown or Pooley Bridge ‘Steamer’ Piers Parking: At Glenridding Pier, in Glenridding village or in Pooley Bridge village...
Ten ways to prepare your home for selling
If you’re thinking of selling your home it’s a good idea to make some preparations for selling. Look round and try and see it through your potential b...
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