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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Knowing me, knowing you...

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...

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Are you a first time buyer looking to buy a property? Then please read on…..

Buying a property for the first time, can be a daunting prospect, even second or third time buyers can find the process stressful. Being prepared is e...

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Step by step guide to buying a property

1. Decide if you should sell first. If you are already a homeowner, it can seem risky to sell first, but there are upsides. In particular, you will be...

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Step by step guide to buying a property

1. Decide if you should sell first. If you are already a homeowner, it can seem risky to sell first, but there are upsides. In particular, you will be...

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Revamping Made Simple - 5 tips on how to spruce up the tired parts of your house

1. Get your grout on! Even if your shower is already as clean as possible, grouting can get discoloured over time so regrouting will make the shower l...

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Hallways Made Simple - 5 tips on how to improve the entrance to your home

1. Keep it light! Paint the walls a neutral colour to make your hallway light, bright and welcoming. You don’t want to overpower visitors with highly ...

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Gardening Made Simple - 5 tips on how to spruce up your garden

1. Out with the old! Be ruthless and get rid of any plants that aren’t their best any more. Plants don’t last forever, so dig the old ones up and you ...

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Patios Made Simple Read - 5 tips on how to improve your outdoor seating area

1. Clean up! Patio slabs can get really mucky, more than you’d realise. Give the patio a blast with a pressure washer and you’ll realise how clean it ...

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House Warming Gifts Made Simple - 5 tips on how to find the perfect present for their new home

1. Ask them! It’s often nice to have surprise gift, but sometimes there might be something the new homeowners actually want for their new place. You c...

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Bedrooms Made Simple - 5 tips on how to improve your bedroom

1. Make some space! Root through your drawers and wardrobes, fish out all those clothes you don’t wear anymore and donate them to your local charity s...

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Bathrooms Made Simple - 5 tips on how to improve your bathroom

1. Draw in some interest! If you have a boring shower curtain, try replacing it with something more colourful to add something interesting to the room...

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PFK Estate Agency in Carlisle, Cumbria

Head Office, Agricultural Hall, Skirsgill, Penrith, CA11 0DN