Period stone cottage in Barrowford — what we learned from the sale
A Gisburn Road cottage went under offer in 11 days. Here's what made the difference.
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Q1 2026 Burnley market update
Sales volumes up 7% YoY, prices broadly flat, lettings demand still strong in BB10.
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Stamp Duty after April 2025 — what's changed and who pays more
The April 2025 SDLT thresholds drop the nil-rate band from £250k to £125k. We walk through the new bands.
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Renters' Rights Bill — what landlords need to know in 2026
Section 21 abolition, periodic tenancies, mandatory landlord ombudsman — what it means in practice.
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Successful Property Auctions: Why East Lancashire is Moving to Auction with Petty Real
Selling property can often feel like a waiting game, but it doesn’t have to be. At Petty Real, we are proud to be the premier auction specialists for Burnley, Nelson, and Colne. By combining our deep local roots with a powerful national auc
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We cycled 100 miles for Pendleside Hospice
The Petty Real team raised £4,250 cycling Burnley → Settle → Burnley for our local hospice.
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HSBC Signals Early 2026 Mortgage Rate Cuts
HSBC has become the first major UK lender to make a decisive move on mortgage pricing in 2026, announcing a series of rate reductions across both residential and buy-to-let products. The changes have been welcomed by the property industry a
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January Property Spotlight at Petty Real
Welcome to Petty Real’s January Property Spotlight, a hand-picked selection of standout homes currently on the market in Burnley and beyond. Whether you’re stepping onto the property ladder for the first time, seeking a spacious family home
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Winter Ready: Essential Advice for Tenants
As winter sets in, colder temperatures and wetter weather can bring a new set of challenges for people renting a home. Reduced ventilation, increased heating use and harsher conditions outside can all contribute to issues such as condensati
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A Remarkable Journey: Ian’s Continuing Legacy at Petty Real
Every now and then, a story comes along that reminds us what resilience, dedication, and sheer determination truly look like. For Petty Real Estate Agents in Burnley, that story belongs to Ian, our former owner, long-standing colleague, and
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Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week: What Landlords Need to Know to Keep Tenants Safe
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is now underway, making this the ideal moment for landlords to review the safety standards within their rental properties. Carbon monoxide (CO) is often referred to as the “silent killer” because it has no sme
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November Property Spotlight
Properties of the Month – November The Crescent, – £495,000 Substantial 7-Bedroom Semi-Detached | Wraparound Garden | Two Log Burners | EPC TBC | Council Tax Band: F (Pendle) | Freehold Petty Real a
