Estate Agents in Lancashire

TAUK – Not your typical Lancashire estate agency

Until now, a large estate agent will employ traditional models and online methods for selling homes, basing their businesses on volume.

We believe estate agency can be done better with the client at the heart of the process, using local property experts with knowledge of the area, who give a more personal service to help people with their property needs.

Most importantly, we believe each home move is unique and deserves an experience to match. Additionally, working with only a handful of clients selling in each local area allows us to dedicate more time to you and your potential buyers.

So, we’re wrapping up the traditional estate agency blueprint and building a network of the most knowledgeable, approachable, professional and experienced local experts to provide a refreshingly responsive, hands-on approach to estate agency and moving homes.

We will utilise the best marketing and advertising to target the right audience across the most effective channels. Our cohesive brand identity will elevate the style and story of your home.

The very best Lancashire local knowledge

Our team of passionate property experts have an intimate knowledge of the local area, whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or rent in Lancashire.

Our unrivalled knowledge of the local area and a full range of professional services means we can help you find or sell your property.

We understand that your home is one of the most important investments.

We are with you every step with our full range of property services, from carrying out a market appraisal, finding the perfect property and negotiating the best price to ensuring a smooth move-in day.

We pride ourselves in customer service excellence and extensive experience within the property industry, from which we have accumulated a vast amount of regional knowledge.

Your experienced team of property professionals

Our friendly team include two outstanding property specialists with unrivalled local knowledge of the Lancashire property sector on hand to help with the sale process.

Our local experts include Jane McQueen, a dedicated estate agent who covers the Lancashire areas of;

• Chorley
• Leyland

Thomas McCann is our equally talented and dedicated estate agent willing to go the extra mile with his local expert advice and covers the areas of;

• Morecambe
• Lancaster

Whether you are looking to buy a property or residential sales, our dedicated team of estate agents has the amazing county of Lancashire covered to help you find the right property.

What’s it like to live in Lancashire?

Lancashire is a historic county in the North West of England.

Lancashire has a population of 1,449,600 and a population density of 468/km2.

Blackpool is the largest town/city with 147,663 residents.

Preston/Chorley/Leyland is the largest urban area, with 335,000 residents.

The county’s administrative centre is Preston, whilst other notable towns and cities include Lancaster, Blackburn, Burnley and Chorley.

Lancashire consists of several metropolitan or non-metropolitan districts;

• West Lancashire
• Chorley
• South Ribble
• Fylde
• Preston
• Wyre
• Lancaster
• Ribble Valley
• Pendle
• Burnley
• Rossendale
• Hyndburn

The major cities of Manchester and Liverpool aren’t far away either, so Lancashire can offer every kind of property and all manner of places to live, from hillside to seaside and from city living to grand country houses.

The area is renowned for its picturesque countryside, with the Forest of Bowland being a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The AONB also includes a detached part known as the Forest of Pendle, separated from the main part by the Ribble Valley and anciently a royal forest with its separate history. One of the best-known features of the area is Pendle Hill, which lies in Pendle Forest. More than 500 listed buildings and 18 scheduled monuments are within the AONB.

Best places to live in Lancashire

Clayton-le-Woods

Curden Valley is a 650-acre haven of beauty in the heart of Clayton le Woods, where the River Lostock meanders through.

Clayton-Le-Woods is in the midst of Leyland, Chorley, and Preston, which makes it a great location. Buses travel to each frequently, and it is close to the motorway.

There are several good primary schools in the area and nearby secondary schools. Plus, both Runshaw’s campuses and Preston College are within easy driving distance.

Lytham St Annes

Lytham St Annes is a seaside town and civil parish in Lancashire, England. The town lies on the Fylde coast, south of Blackpool, at the point where the coastline turns east to form the estuary of the River Ribble leading inland to Preston.

St Annes is adjacent to Ansdell and approximately 3 miles (5 km) south of the resort town of Blackpool.

The town is home to Lytham St Annes Golf Club, which has hosted The Open Championship on eleven occasions, most recently in 2012.

Lancaster

Lancaster is a city of Picturesque beauty with its towering castle atop a hill to the array of Georgian-styled homes. No wonder this North Western gem has become a sought-after place to live.

Lancaster is best known for its period properties, especially Victorian and Georgian townhouses. However, there are also riverfront homes and more modern dwellings from the 1960s onward.

Clitheroe

The Ribble Valley town of Clitheroe is a historic market town located in the heart of Lancashire. It’s surrounded by the stunning countryside of the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Despite its small size, Clitheroe has plenty to offer its residents. Good schools, various shops, and plenty of things to do in the great outdoors make it a desirable place to live.

There is a good selection of properties available in Clitheroe, from traditional stone-built cottages to more modern homes.

Chorley

Chorley is often overlooked, but this bustling Lancashire town has undergone major improvements in the last ten years, making it a vibrant and exciting place.

Not only does the city have great nightlife, but it also has excellent coffee shops.

Chorley is a little-known gem for employment, with FedEx, BAE Systems, and Leyland Trucks among the major companies. Distribution, commercial services, hospitality, engineering, and business are all growing sectors.

Five large high schools and many primary schools are in the area.

A railway station serves it with direct trains to Liverpool, Preston, and Manchester and a busy bus station.

Burnley

The Ribble Valley, one of Lancashire’s most beautiful areas, is only a few miles from Burnley. But it isn’t the only reason we’ve chosen it as one of the best places to live in Lancashire.

The four train stations in the city offer direct access to Manchester, Preston, Blackpool, Leeds, and York.

The bus station serves the majority of East Lancs and into the Yorkshire Dales.

Burnley is a great workplace, thanks to its strong manufacturing and aerospace industries. In 2013, it was named one of the most enterprising places in the UK.

There is a lively nighttime scene, and the Burnley International Rock and Blues Festival are held annually.

Property prices in Lancashire

Property prices are some of the most affordable in the UK, making it a great place to buy a home. Whether you’re looking for a city centre apartment or a country cottage, there’s something for everyone.

How do prices in Lancashire compare to the rest of the UK?

• The average property price in Lancashire county is £183k, and the median price is £155k compared to the £340k average and £259k median for England and Wales.

Average house price by type in Lancashire

• The price of an established property is £182k.
• The price of a newly built property is £233k.
• Most properties were sold in the £100k-£150k price range, followed by £150k-£200k price range.