We are witnessing a surge in newly built properties in Newport being bought by investors to be let out, together with a number of former student houses that are now being put to the private rental market. This increase in supply is being met by...

In the UK 38% of house fire deaths were in homes with no smoke alarms installed and one fifth were in homes where a smoke alarm didn’t work. It is hoped the new law will help prevent up to 26 deaths and 670 injuries each year. Licensed HMOs,...

Shropshire's local and independent estate agent, Barbers, has returned from the prestigious Relocation Agent Network National Conference armed with lots of innovative business ideas. Joined by fellow agents and industry experts, the event was held at...

Barbers Still Sell Property In Winter? As autumn turns into winter, and our minds are filled with Christmas, many potential sellers ask “do I put my home up for sale now or wait until next year?” In some cases this may be true....

** OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 4TH OCTOBER, 11AM - 1PM ** A completely remodelled detached family house situated in delightful rural village surroundings. Orchard House has been finished to an exceptionally high standard with luxury Kitchen, luxury...

You would be forgiven for thinking that Property Management is just collecting rent and organising urgent repairs on properties. There is a lot more to it than meets the eye. Barbers are one of the few Letting Agents that feel that Property Management...

Talking of glamour (and it’s about as glamorous as I get), my first love in life is definitely shoes, and the thankfully the girls at the Wellington office sure do love shoes! They’ve asked me to count how many pairs I actually own, I...

This month Ellie Bell from our Property Management Department in Market Drayton began her new role as Lettings Valuer in our Wellington Office.  As a fully qualified member of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), Ellie is well...

The residential lettings team in Newport is expanding to cope with the high demand of enquiries we have been receiving from both landlords and tenants. We are pleased to welcome Michelle Roberts to our Newport High Street branch. Michelle joins us as...