Keep up to date with the latest McCartneys news.
Mon 23 December 2019
McCartneys LLP Planning and Survey department obtained planning permission for change of use to an industrial unit Read More
Wed 18 December 2019
Awakening before the crack of dawn in order to prepare for the lengthy day ahead, amidst the hustle and bustle of the livestock market. Read More
Tue 17 December 2019
McCartneys LLP Survey department secured Listed Building Consent for alterations and repairs proposed to a Grade II listed 16th century timber framed farmhouse Read More
Mon 16 December 2019
It’s always a pleasure to see our properties getting focused advertising Read More
Mon 16 December 2019
For many years McCartneys has proudly supported a charity of the year, raising funds for a variety of good causes Read More
Thu 12 December 2019
Nick Millinchip is a McCartneys LLP Partner who is based at our busy Stourport-on-Severn office which is located in the Wyre Forest district of North Worcestershire. Read More
Tue 10 December 2019
Following the successful approval of an outline planning application for an agricultural workers dwelling Read More
Fri 6 December 2019
Farmers have less than three months to submit their application to be in with the chance of securing funding under a new £35m diversification grant scheme. Read More
Fri 6 December 2019
I write this article following a fantastic sales month our Welshpool office had in November. Read More
Fri 6 December 2019
The team at Kidderminster getting into the full swing of Christmas by dressing up as Elves, in support of the Alzheimer's Society. Read More
Thu 5 December 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the conversion Read More
Tue 3 December 2019
Coral Herbert, one of our wonderful Sales Negotiators at Phipps and Pritchard Read More
Mon 2 December 2019
Schedule for the Christmas Show & Sale on Thursday 5th December 2019 Read More
Mon 2 December 2019
A fantastic entry for the 2019 Christmas Primestock at Ludlow Market. All that took part should be very proud of what was achieved. Read More
Fri 29 November 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the change of use of a traditional part brick Read More
Wed 27 November 2019
A busy few days culminating in the supreme champion heifer reaching £10,800 Read More
Mon 25 November 2019
Sandra Sharp is an Agricultural Secretary at our Knighton office and has been here for 19 years. Here she shares what a busy home life she has. Read More
Fri 22 November 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for the erection of two extensions to rural bungalow Read More
Fri 22 November 2019
Jamie Tulloch is one of our partners at McCartneys and is based at our Welshpool property office. Read More
Wed 13 November 2019
Dominic Sumner is one of the amazing team in the IT Department that keeps us all up and running. Read More
Mon 11 November 2019
McCartneys Planning and Survey department have obtained full planning permission for the erection of an extension to an agricultural building Read More
Fri 8 November 2019
Details for the Ludlow Christmas Primestock Show on Monday 2nd December 2019. Entries close 5pm Wednesday 27th November 2019. Read More
Wed 6 November 2019
If anyone had said to me 10 years ago, I would be weighing lambs on Thursday mornings at Knighton Market I wouldn’t have believed it. Read More
Tue 5 November 2019
Go directly to Jail, do not pass GO, do not collect £200, we’ve all had that sinking feeling during a game of Monopoly Read More
Mon 4 November 2019
I must confess I am partial to a G ‘n’ T and have a generous selection of gins at home Read More
Mon 4 November 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval (part retrospective) Read More
Mon 4 November 2019
The sale of store cattle in Shropshire and the marches has little changed over the past fifty years. Read More
Fri 1 November 2019
For the last 5 years McCartneys - the Estate & Land Agents, Surveyors, Auctioneers and Valuers, have an annual charity of the year. This year they’re raising money for The Alzheimer’s Society UK. It was decided that they should take on an epic challenge, and Pen y Fan was in their sights. Read More
Fri 1 November 2019
The problem is that if such ‘fake news’ suits someone’s campaign then it will be used Read More
Fri 1 November 2019
It will be very interesting to see how the government's trial is rolled out Read More
Fri 25 October 2019
Carl Rimmer, former professional Rugby Player for the Exeter Chiefs tells us Read More
Fri 25 October 2019
Propertymark has long called for Government regulation to ensure everyone in the industry is licensed Read More
Fri 11 October 2019
Marian Pinches runs our Bridgnorth Property Office, although this isn’t her first ‘job’ of the day… Read More
Thu 3 October 2019
The 2019 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) exchange rate has been confirmed by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) this week. Read More
Tue 24 September 2019
Due to unforeseen circumstances we have re-opened the job opportunity to work in our Head Office accounts department Read More
Fri 6 September 2019
Who knows, you could have the next £84,000 treasure just waiting to be discovered! Read More
Fri 6 September 2019
The new rules will only affect a small minority of property owners Read More
Mon 2 September 2019
The Welshpool and Newtown office have had a very successful month throughout August collectively selling approximately £7.5million worth of property Read More
Fri 30 August 2019
On the 1st of September the tenant fee ban comes in to play in Wales. This follows the implementation of the ban in England in June of this year Read More
Wed 28 August 2019
If there’s one thing I love about my job then it’s the variety of properties and people I get to see and meet on a daily basis Read More
Fri 16 August 2019
Agriculture has had some rotten press of late with much of it ill-informed nonsense Read More
Fri 16 August 2019
Kidderminster Office is always a hub of activity with sales, lettings and block management all operating under one roof Read More
Thu 15 August 2019
The second round of the countryside productivity small grant scheme is now open until midday on the 3rd September 2019. Read More
Wed 7 August 2019
The annual Honeybourne Lamb Sale proved once again to live up to all expectations. More lambs on offer, more buyers and a great trade. Read More
Tue 16 July 2019
It was once stated that people first diagnosed with dementia felt they had a mountain to climb Read More
Tue 16 July 2019
Pre Planning Consultation for outline residential planning permission on land south of Joe Deakin's Road, Presteigne, Powys Read More
Tue 9 July 2019
After much anticipation, the second round of the popular Countryside Productivity Small Grant scheme has reopened today. However, with the closing date for online applications less than 56 days away, closing midday on Tuesday 3rd September 2019, farmers must act quickly. Read More
Tue 9 July 2019
Those of us of a certain age will remember the advert with the late, great, Bob Hoskins, telling us just that. Well it is, and especially if you’re looking for a property. Read More
Mon 8 July 2019
McCartneys adds more stability for Knighton and surrounding areas by combining the strengths and experience with other offices, to offer an exceptional service. Read More
Wed 26 June 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained permission for the change of use Read More
Thu 20 June 2019
As expected, the highest price on the day was for an abstract painting by the Taiwanese artist Richard Lin (Lin Show-Yu) 1933-2011 Read More
Mon 17 June 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning Read More
Thu 13 June 2019
The Portcullis Auction Room are very happy to offer further works by and from the Estate of the Late Islwyn Watkins, 1933-2018; Lot 378, Lots 401 – Lot 415 & Lots 594 – Lot 599 Read More
Thu 6 June 2019
I was brought up believing that the BBC was the premier broadcasting network and that ITV was very much the poor relation Read More
Wed 29 May 2019
For many vendors I speak to the most important aspect of their sales journey is Read More
Wed 22 May 2019
Following a somewhat lack lustre start to the year now spring has finally arrived all things in the livestock sector are as usual at this time of year, beginning to “sing and dance”!! Read More
Mon 20 May 2019
With the deadline for Countryside Stewardship schemes just over two months away Read More
Thu 16 May 2019
After nearly 12 years in this job, I thought I had come across most scenarios however this was definitely a first and a learning curve at that to. Read More
Tue 14 May 2019
At the end of 2017 we received a call from Austin Powell, who wished McCartneys to act as agents, to sell Bucknell Railway Station. Read More
Mon 13 May 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for the demolition of Read More
Fri 10 May 2019
As with most medium to large companies nowadays, the IT infrastructure and technology used is at the heart of running the business and we here at McCartneys are no exception. Read More
Tue 7 May 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for the demolition of existing sun room and erection of a two storey rear extension to a detached rural dwelling. Read More
Wed 1 May 2019
“A house is made with walls and beams, a home is made with love and dreams”. Read More
Thu 25 April 2019
McCartneys are delighted to announce that Alzheimer’s Society is our Charity of the Year for 2019. Working with our local community fundraisers Lisa and Helen we will be raising money and awareness throughout the year to support people living with dementia across the UK. Read More
Wed 24 April 2019
When visiting potential clients to conduct a market appraisal, one point I always try to hammer home is first impressions count for a massive amount and this is something I feel very strongly about Read More
Wed 24 April 2019
Natural England made a shock announcement yesterday, that from tomorrow (25th April 2019) it will remove three general licences covering the control of 16 bird species, including crows, rooks, magpies and pigeons Read More
Fri 12 April 2019
and it is incredible to see what a difference some fine weather makes to the property market Read More
Fri 12 April 2019
In 2018 McCartneys and Phipps & Pritchard chose the British Heart Foundation as our Charity of the Year. Heart disease is one of the world’s biggest killers, the BHF funds vital research to save lives. Read More
Thu 28 March 2019
McCartneys report an excellent result for the annual sale of the Whitton Charity Lands grass keep Read More
Thu 21 March 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the erection of 5 glamping pods at an elevated rural near Presteigne. Read More
Wed 20 March 2019
On 29th and 30th March McCartneys Fine & Country will be holding a property exhibition dedicated to our portfolio of homes for sale across Shropshire, Powys, Herefordshire & The Marches. Read More
Thu 7 March 2019
Clive Roads and myself attended the National Rural Business Awards at Chateau Impney Hotel last week representing McCartneys LLP and the whole of the Midlands in the Best Professional Services Business category. Read More
Thu 7 March 2019
McCartneys LLP is delighted to announce the promotion of Geraint Jones BSc (Hons) MRICS to a Partner within the firm, principally based out of Kington and Welshpool Read More
Thu 7 March 2019
McCartneys are delighted to be favoured with instructions to offer for sale in two lots Read More
Fri 22 February 2019
McCartneys won the West Midlands Best Rural Professional Services Business and now go forward to the National Final against five other businesses from Cumbria down to Somerset to see who is the Best of the Best Read More
Fri 22 February 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for the erection of a first floor rear extension to a small welsh cottage. Read More
Wed 20 February 2019
Much of the press I have been reading or listening to over recent weeks and the doom and gloom surrounding Brexit paints a very sad and depressing picture of the property market with a suggestion of a lack of sales and some prices having to be dropped significantly. Read More
Mon 18 February 2019
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for the erection of a ground and first floor rear extension Read More
Thu 7 February 2019
Are you looking to apply for a grant or enrol in a scheme, then give one of our Rural Professional experts a call below, to find out how we can help? Read More
Thu 31 January 2019
Clive Roads takes prestigious position of Chairman of McCartneys. As Big Ben chimed 12 O’clock on New Year’s Eve, Clive Roads partner in McCartneys for 30 years became Chairman of the Partnership, taking over from a successful period from Glyn Owens – Partner running Knighton Market/Office. Read More
Fri 21 December 2018
2018 has been another busy year for the Planning and Survey department at McCartneys, and a highly successful one again too. A year which has seen the submission of 72 planning applications to 10 different local planning authorities, spanning the whole of Wales through to the Midlands and even beyond. Read More
Mon 17 December 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the erection of three new dwellings in the Greenbelt near to Wolverhampton. Read More
Fri 14 December 2018
Having been involved in negotiating countless deals over the years then the current furore over Brexit is rather interesting. It does appear that whatever one’s politics then the current process has not been handled too effectively. Read More
Fri 14 December 2018
Regular McCartneys auctions happen right across the firm and over in the North Worcestershire area with operations being overseen under our Phipps & Pritchard brand. Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys Partner, Nick Millinchip is based at our busy Stourport-on-Severn Office in the Wyre Forest district and comments as follows:- Read More
Thu 13 December 2018
McCartneys Planning and Survey department have obtained full planning permission for the erection of an agricultural building for storage of equipment and fodder. Read More
Tue 11 December 2018
Rural Affairs Secretary, Lesley Griffiths, has announced today an £80million lifeline is being offered to Welsh farmers. The funding will enable the extension of Glastir agreements, the continuation of the Farm Business Grant, a further round of the Glastir Small Grants and an additional £16million for the Sustainable Production Grant. Read More
Mon 3 December 2018
On Friday 7th December the team at Ludlow Office will be raising money for the British Heart Foundation. Read More
Wed 28 November 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the change of use of the traditional barn complex into a two residential dwellings on the English/Welsh borders on behalf of private clients. Read More
Wed 21 November 2018
When it comes to buying a new home, it is advised to have a building survey to help highlight any serious problems and advise you of specific risks before you commit to the purchase. McCartneys Planning and Survey Department undertake two of the three types of RICS surveys, the Homebuyers Survey and Valuation, and the Full Building Survey. It is often a surprise to both home owners and purchasers how long we will actually spend at the property undertaking the survey. Read More
Wed 21 November 2018
At the Royal Welsh Showground Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3SY McCartneys are once again the official auctioneers to the Royal Welsh Winter Fair Read More
Fri 16 November 2018
I have just read an article about the rise of the modular home, a flat pack home you can order online, have delivered and put up within weeks. One style actually is flat and you fold it out into a house! Read More
Wed 14 November 2018
This is a word that I hear used on an exceptionally regular basis: And in fairness we estate agents throw it about quite a bit in our sales particulars as well!! Read More
Wed 7 November 2018
On Sunday 11th November the nation will come together to remember all those who fought in the First World War. Here at our Ludlow office we wanted to show our respect and thanks and to have the opportunity to reflect and acknowledge the huge sacrifice made by so many on all our behalf. Read More
Mon 5 November 2018
Debbie Anderson is delighted that the team at Ludlow have once again achieved Gold standard in the British Property Awards for Regional Estate Agent in Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and West Midlands. The team have now been shortlisted for a number of national awards which will be announced later in the year. Read More
Fri 2 November 2018
In the year 1874 much happened. Harry Houdini and Sir Ernest Shackleton were born. Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers football clubs were founded. In America the U.S. Army was fighting the Commanche and Cheyenne Indian tribes. Read More
Mon 29 October 2018
McCartneys recently held a series of Basic Payment Scheme roadshows at Welshpool, Brecon, Worcester, Ludlow & Knighton. Read More
Thu 18 October 2018
Whilst out and about on my travels over the last few months I have been staggered by clients questions and expectations relating to service. Read More
Tue 16 October 2018
McCartneys LLP have been named Best Professional Services Business at the 2018 Midlands Rural Business Awards. Read More
Mon 15 October 2018
Technology has been around for donkey’s years and has been helping man kind in many ways from mass scale production to personal entertainment. Each year we find technologies getting refined and improved and every once in a while, something new and innovative pops onto the market, like the new influx of personal assistants being offered from companies like Google and Amazon. Read More
Wed 10 October 2018
Our last Kidderminster auction sale was held on Wednesday 29th May 2013 and was a very well attended event producing FIVE SALES. The results were as follows - click on pdf to view Read More
Wed 10 October 2018
Are you a first time property buyer? Partner Tom Carter shares some expert advice on the financial implications of buying your first home! Read More
Wed 10 October 2018
Yes, the market for residential property has much improved but it is not necessarily all about asking prices and selling prices with reference to the advice that we can offer to our potential vendors. Read More
Thu 4 October 2018
A leading firm of estate agents, independent auctioneers, chartered surveyors, valuers and rural professionals collected the Excellence in Leadership and Management Award at the annual Powys Business Awards. Read More
Thu 4 October 2018
UK Agriculture contributed around £10.3 billion to GDP in 2017, up some 20%, but at its most basic level it provides nearly 50% of the food we eat here in the UK. Read More
Wed 3 October 2018
McCartneys are pleased to be favoured with instructions to offer for sale by private treaty the holding known as Fron Grian, Cefn Coch, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0AG Read More
Wed 3 October 2018
McCartneys report another excellent land auction at The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells on Thursday 27th September 2018. Read More
Wed 3 October 2018
Natural England has attracted widespread negative attention over recent years, and rightly so. The organisation has failed to process applications, failed to provide agreements within the agreed timescales and critically failed to make the deserved payments to claimants. This has led to Natural England being a highly unorganised organisation and resulted in turmoil. Read More
Wed 26 September 2018
McCartneys are grateful to be favoured with instructions to offer for sale the charming and attractive small farm known as Old Court. Located in a most beautiful part of south Montgomeryshire, the sale presents a prime opportunity to acquire a small farm with potential and diversification opportunities. Read More
Fri 21 September 2018
Back in 2002 McCartneys became a part of Fine and Country, a premium brand designed to market very special town and country property. Now 16 years later, together with independent agents in over 300 locations worldwide Fine & Country has become the UK’s fastest growing premium property brand. Read More
Thu 20 September 2018
McCartneys has been shortlisted for three awards run by The Negotiator Magazine. Established in 2008, the awards are the most prestigious of the UK residential estate and letting agency industry. Read More
Thu 20 September 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained outline planning approval for the erection of 3 dwelling on an infill plot in a town location. Read More
Mon 10 September 2018
Here at McCartneys we are embracing videography, we understand its importance and effectiveness as a tool for conveying information in a captivating and informative way. Read More
Mon 10 September 2018
The bureaucracy and red tape attached to the food production chain is now daunting when one remembers that farming is growing and rearing food to eat. It seems that every possible interest group, quango, government department has to have an input. Nor must we forget all the law and regulation that exists which governs food production. The whole thing is becoming more complicated as every year goes by and there must be a huge amount of duplication. Read More
Fri 7 September 2018
We thoroughly enjoyed attending Berriew Show again this year. Unfortunately the rain arrived in the afternoon but we didn’t let this dampen our spirits. We had quite a successful day at the show chatting to potential clients, handing out balloons, getting people involved in our ‘Guess How Many Sweets are in the Jar’ game and providing warm drinks and shelter from the rain in the afternoon. Read More
Fri 7 September 2018
Autumn planting if not already started will soon be in full swing. The earlier dry conditions made for most farmers to enact an early harvest. Read More
Fri 7 September 2018
Glygyrog Ddu hill is situated close to the coastal village of Aberdyfi with stunning views over the Dyfi estuary. Glygyrog Ddu hill extends to just over 90 acres, most of which has benefitted from ploughing and re-seeding during the last 15 years, to produce productive pastures to support both livestock grazing and fodder conservation. Although traditionally used for agriculture, the land would also lend itself to diversification, including recreational and amenity uses. Read More
Thu 6 September 2018
McCartneys are pleased to be favoured with instructions to offer for sale by Informal Tender the holding known as Cefncalonog, Newcastle on Clun, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 8QY. Read More
Wed 5 September 2018
McCartneys Planning and Survey department have obtained full planning permission for the erection of an agricultural building to cover an existing muck store and further develop and provide extra needed capacity on a local farm. Read More
Tue 4 September 2018
We are bracing ourselves for increased activity as we move into September. It is noticeable that peoples focus is turning back to property as we see the end of the Summer Holidays and children returning to school next week. The mailing list which has been surprisingly high with proceedable applicants the largest sector being those in rented has shifted in latter weeks with the first time buyers increasing once again. Read More
Tue 4 September 2018
This is according to figures provided by TwentyCi, an independent statistics provider. Growth is measured by the number of properties on the market in the last 12 months, in this case from August 3 2017 to August 2 2018, and compared to the previous 12 months (August 3 2016 to August 2 2017) in England and Wales. The results revealed that Fine & Country has grown by 18.9 % year on year, which is substantially higher than the next closest competitor at only 4.2% growth Read More
Fri 24 August 2018
I am so often asked how we differ from the online offering. My response is such that for tech savvy individuals the online option is attractive. Cost is a huge factor for many people however more often than not we see people who have paid and are having to pay again for a ‘true’ high street agent. The incentive for the online agent is building stock and their brand presence, their fees are paid up front so you question where is their motivation following taking your money to sell for you? They have been paid and listed your property – now what? Read More
Mon 20 August 2018
We’re happy to announce that McCartneys will be having a stand at Berriew Show again this year. We thoroughly enjoyed last year’s show so we’re looking forward to attending again, especially as it is the 70th anniversary of Berriew Show. Read More
Mon 20 August 2018
McCartneys Planning and Survey department have obtained full planning permission for the erection of a new grain storage building to further develop and provide extra needed capacity on a local farm. Read More
Fri 17 August 2018
McCartneys are very pleased to announce the successful completion of the Three Peaks 24 Hour Challenge by their team where during one of the hottest weekends recorded this year the three mountains of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon were scaled within the set time limit of 24 hours. Whilst the challenge was no mean feat most importantly a fantastic £4,031 was raised for the British Heart Foundation, McCartneys’ chosen charity of the year. Read More
Tue 14 August 2018
With so much interest and success from last year it was a unanimous decision around the table to run the competition again. Read More
Mon 13 August 2018
McCartneys LLP Planning and Survey department have obtained full planning permission for the erection of an agricultural building to further develop and provide extra needed capacity on a local farm. Read More
Fri 10 August 2018
There cannot have been a year when the weather has played such an important factor leading up to the annual sale at Honeybourne. With very little grass (if any) in most parts, I must have had dozens of calls asking me what will the trade be like “will there be any buyers” and “will the lambs be in suitable condition”? Read More
Tue 7 August 2018
From 5am on Thursday August 9th, farmers across Britain are being encouraged to take to social media to showcase the work they do within 24 hours using hashtag #Farm24. The social media campaign aims to provide an insight to consumers of the hard work and dedication which goes on behind the scenes in producing consumers food before it reaches the supermarket shelves. The event, which runs from 5am Thursday 9th August to 5am Friday 10th August, aims to reach over 112 million people and promote British agriculture. Read More
Wed 1 August 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained planning permission to extend the duration of the existing permission through a variation of condition application. Read More
Tue 24 July 2018
Whilst there is often information about what a surveyor will be looking at when undertaking a survey at a property, there is never really any advice for homeowners on how they can assist the surveyor to enable the survey to be carried out smoothly and in an acceptable amount of time. We felt that it would be well worth trying to set out a couple of basic points from our own experiences. Read More
Thu 19 July 2018
I am delighted to say that McCartneys Rural Professional Team has made the finals of the Rural Business Awards for the third year in a row, this time in the new Midlands Category. Read More
Thu 19 July 2018
McCartneys report a very strong standing straw trade over the 1175 acres of standing straw within north Herefordshire and the Powys border, which they have offered on behalf of clients through the beginning of July. Read More
Wed 18 July 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval and listed buildings consent for the erection of a two storey extension to a rural cottage. The extension provides a utility and shower room on the ground floor and a double bedroom on the first floor. This extension provides the cottage with 2 bedrooms in total allowing a family to live in the dwelling. Read More
Fri 13 July 2018
As a company we conduct ‘On Farm’ sales throughout the year. These vary from the usual retirement sales of live and deadstock to the more unusual auctions of reclaimed building materials to vintage and classic farm machinery. Read More
Wed 11 July 2018
We are celebrating 170 years in Estate agency this year. We are a trusted brand that has serviced Worcestershire, Wyre Forest and beyond and continue to do so. Read More
Fri 6 July 2018
With crops ripening rapidly due to the hot sunny summer and with standing straw prices at record highs due to the strong demand after a hard winter and the lack of straw – everything is heating up. Read More
Wed 27 June 2018
When I receive a sales enquiry from a client wishing to relocate from the City, I can completely understand. In August 2017, I knew absolutely nothing of Knighton, by September 2017 we’d made an offer, through McCartneys, on a Cottage. Read More
Mon 25 June 2018
The Government announced at the end of August that its consultation on a review of the Feed-in Tariff scheme. The announcement of the cut backs proposed was greater than what the solar energy industry expected and will possibly lead to some uncertainty in the short term. Read More
Fri 22 June 2018
Our Long Leasehold Property Management Department currently manages a portfolio of over 70 sites across the Worcestershire and Shropshire, ranging from housing estates to blocks of apartments, Listed Buildings to new purpose built blocks or conversions with managed facilities including gated entries, swimming pools or tennis courts. Read More
Fri 22 June 2018
On the 2nd May 2018 I completed my first year of working for McCartneys Estate Agents in the Welshpool Office. When I left Sixth Form in 2016 I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do but after a couple of weeks of working for McCartneys I had realised that estate agency was going to be the career for me. The past year has flown by but in the best possible way, as it feels like I have worked here forever. Read More
Fri 22 June 2018
We have officially kicked off our fundraising activities for the British Heart Foundation. If you visit one of our branches you’ll find a donation tin and lots of free BHF literature, so please do make any contribution you can. Read More
Fri 22 June 2018
As the second May Bank Holiday has been and gone there is a noticeable increase in viewing and offer activity. The diaries have been extremely busy which is great as the stock levels have been so very low for the last 18 months. It is good to see the stock levels increasing. Read More
Fri 22 June 2018
I have been astonished just lately by the amount of repeat business that I seem to be picking up. Either from clients whom I have sold property for in years gone by, previous purchasers who have bought from me and now wish to move on again and indeed new clients to whom my services have been recommended by others. Read More
Thu 14 June 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained reserved matters planning approval Read More
Tue 29 May 2018
Now is the time of year when our gardens come into their own. The Malvern Spring Festival kicked off the horticultural year in style and last week we had the joys of the Chelsea flower show. At this time of year when not at work I can be found in my garden, no good looking for me in the house, the garden is where I will be and where I am most content. Last night as I was tying up my sweet peas and trying the stop the cats from scooping tadpoles out of the pond I thought how vital our gardens are to us all. Read More
Fri 18 May 2018
With Debbie Anderson, who has been McCartneys property chairman since 2011, stepping down to concentrate on front line sales at the company’s Ludlow office, Tom Carter has been appointed as the new Chairman of McCartneys Property department. Read More
Fri 18 May 2018
With the uncertainties surrounding the future of Basic Payment, many farmers are considering whether now is the time to enter into a Mid Tier Agri environmental agreement and benefit from the funds available. Read More
Fri 11 May 2018
What do drones, driverless cars and cloud computing have in common? They are three of the 10 key drivers for rural change as identified by the global policy forum, the OECD, which held it’s 11th Rural Development Conference 9-12 April. Read More
Fri 11 May 2018
As we all enjoy the fine weather of late, it is easy to forget that only about 8 weeks ago we were enduring a long hard winter and there was no sign of Spring. Read More
Wed 9 May 2018
McCartneys have been recognised as one of the best estate agents in the county, having received a Gold Award for their Ludlow branch from the British Property Awards. Read More
Wed 2 May 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the erection of 4 log cabins in woodland near to Builth Wells. Read More
Fri 27 April 2018
As of the 17th April 2018, Powys County Council now has a new Local Development Plan or LDP for short. The LDP has replaced the Unitary Development Plan (UDP) and covers the period from 2011-2026. Read More
Fri 20 April 2018
Could this be the time of the year to have a look through all those items in your loft. Antiques and collectables are more popular than ever. The television is full of programmes promoting the business and believe it or not collectable items are short in supply. Read More
Wed 18 April 2018
A new National Rural Crime Survey has been launched to shine a light on the problems and impact of crime in rural communities. Read More
Wed 18 April 2018
On Thursday 19th April 2018 McCartneys will be holding an auction of Welsh Single Farm Payment Entitlements. Read More
Thu 12 April 2018
Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys Partner Nick Millinchip is proud to announce the successful sale of the three iconic Grade II Listed Weavers’ Cottages’ rescued and painstakingly repaired by The Worcestershire Building Preservation Trust Ltd (WBPT) using grants and loans including substantial investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) of £730,000 and from the Architectural Heritage Fund of over £300,000. Read More
Fri 6 April 2018
The move has enabled us to offer all of the above services from one location. Customer service is at the forefront of our business and one of our key motivators is to ensure that we provide the best experience for our customers. Read More
Wed 4 April 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained householder planning approval for the erection of a single storey extension to a rural village cottage. The extension provides a large kitchen diner together with a utility room to the cottage. Read More
Wed 4 April 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval for the erection of 5 dwellings which includes 1 affordable dwelling. Read More
Tue 27 March 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning permission for the replacement of an existing rural cottage. Read More
Mon 26 March 2018
From 2nd April 2018 the new Farming Rules for Water are being introduced to all farmers across England, which must be adhered to. The rules seek to set a baseline of good farming practice in relation to the use of manures and fertilisers, as well preventing pollution and reducing soil erosion. The new Rules also require every field parcel to have a soil test every 5 years. Whilst termed a “new” set of rules, there is overlap with existing requirements under Cross Compliance. Read More
Fri 23 March 2018
This is a question which I’m often asked when clients are considering the sale of a property and I have to say that the answer has become more and more protracted over the years. Read More
Fri 23 March 2018
Sometimes a small addition can provide all the extra space that you need. A small rear sunroom added to a converted barn in North Shropshire. Read More
Fri 23 March 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval and listed building consent for the redevelopment of a farmyard to the South East of Worcester. Read More
Tue 20 March 2018
18 Pedigree Cows (2007 to 2016) and 1 Pedigree Murray Grey Bull (2012). Read More
Fri 16 March 2018
Welshpool RFC has been a huge part of their chairman Tom Carter’s life. Not only did he play for the club for nearly 17 years and captained the first team on numerous occasions, it’s also where he first met work colleague Jake Best (pictured above left) when he was playing youth rugby.  Both now work for McCartneys across the Welshpool and Newtown offices. Read More
Wed 14 March 2018
We love nothing more than helping you buy and sell property so you can move onto your next adventure in life and we’ve been on the move too! Our Phipps and Pritchard sales and lettings offices in Kidderminster have come together under one roof, 32 Worcester Street. Read More
Tue 13 March 2018
One of the most common questions which I’m asked whilst visiting properties is “should we do any work before putting the house on to the market?” Read More
Mon 12 March 2018
At Chillington Industrial Estate, Eastfields, Wolverhampton, WV1 2BS on SATURDAY 7th April 2018 at 11.00am prompt. Read More
Mon 12 March 2018
New legislation due to come into effect on the 6th April 2018 will relax the permitted development rights for agricultural buildings and increase the range of potential development opportunities. Read More
Mon 12 March 2018
McCartneys LLP planning and survey department have obtained full planning approval, and listed building consent for the change of use of a traditional part brick, part timber barn into four dwellings. Read More
Fri 9 March 2018
Another electric evening was experienced at Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel last Tuesday night 13th March. The latest property auction hosted by Phipps & Pritchard with McCartneys was probably the most popular and successful event yet. Read More
Fri 9 March 2018
Last year, dressing as characters from the Wizard of Oz and a mass cycle ride were just two of the ways McCartneys raised money for mental health charity, Mind. With your help we’ve done phenomenally well, in fact better than the photo shows. Read More
Knighton Office – “We would both like to express our gratitude for the helpful way in which you assisted our purchase. Every communication with all the staff involved was such a pleasant and encouraging experience. We love the cottage and again many thanks.”
