Industry and Property News

Barbers are advising all First Time Buyers to be aware of the forthcoming changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax in 2025 - buying a property now will help towards saving a signifcant amount of money towards your first home. Stamp Duty rates are changing...

The private rented sector is heading for a brave new world and we need to embrace the change. Good landlords and letting agents should not fear the political moves to introduce higher standards, warmer homes and to regulate the sector more thoroughly,...

Barbers Estate & Letting Agents celebrated significant victories at the 21st ESTAS Awards, the UK property sector’s most prestigious event. The most exciting moment came when Gail Hodgson, from Whitchurch, was awarded the esteemed *Women in...

CHEERS TO 15 YEARS! It's time to celebrate yet another milestone for three members of Barbers Estate Agent's staff ! Matthew Arthan - Sales Director Wellington Office Donna Hogan - Senior Sales Valuer Market Drayton...

Big THANK YOU's to all those involved in making the Macmillan Cancer Support coffee mornings a success! Thanks to all your support, our offices raised in total £332.15!!!! Coffee and cake makes everyone happy and with the...

After four decades of dedication to the property market, retiring for Mike Arthan is more than just closing a chapter, it's the culmination of a legacy built on hard work, vision, and a profound understanding of the evolving property market landscape....

Richard Heath, FARLA, FNAEA, CRLM - Barbers Lettings Director, provided the following update to all our landlord clients as a useful article on the private rental sector. The General Election has returned the Labour Party to power with a...

The Bank of England (BoE) has announced it will reduce the Base Rate to 5% this month, a reduction of 0.25%, and the first cut in four years. The Base Rate had been held at 5.25% since August 2023, after 14 consecutive rises.   The Bank had...

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Accounts person to join our Wellington accounts team. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in accounting software to manage financial transactions efficiently. Duties: - Preparation of monthly...