Shrewsbury Branch

Simon Dodds MNAEA - Branch Manager & Valuer

Tel: 01743 276200

Simon, Residential Property Branch Manager for Barbers Shrewsbury, previously worked with Barbers between 2000-2008 and has returned in 2010. In his previous role Simon managed Barbers Wellington office until 2006, before moving to the Shrewsbury office, to develop the business and become Valuations Manager for the Shrewsbury area. In the spring of 2008 Simon left Barbers to further his professional career with a National Surveying Practice GVA Grimley in Birmingham, where he was Senior Surveyor in the Healthcare Department, dealing with Valuations and Agency of operational and non operational care homes, private hospitals and special schools.

Simon is delighted to return to Barbers, where he will be providing a highly personalised, innovative and professional approach to the sale and letting of residential properties in the Shrewsbury area. Alongside his local property knowledge, Simon will be utilizing the latest technology and professional marketing but above all Simon will provide a first class personal service to clients.

In his new role Simon will be liaising with local professionals including other surveyors, accountants, solicitors and finance brokers to promote the long established Barbers brand.

Outside of work Simon lives in Shrewsbury with his partner Emma, son Sam and daughter Isabella and is a member of Shrewsbury Golf Club and Condover Cricket Club. Aside from his family, sport is a major part of his life for fellowship and continued professional contacts.

Andrea Shotbolt - Head of New Homes

Tel: 07971 526807

Andrea, is Head of the New Homes Division of Barbers, which offers a specialist service to reputable house builders and developers across the region. During her time with Barbers, Andrea has gained considerable experience working directly with a wide range of property developers. Her role concentrates on selling the finest new homes through Barbers networked branches and via on-site offices across Shropshire and its surrounding counties.

Andrea is also a Valuer for Barbers Residential Sales and specifically assists at the Shrewsbury branch, as well as across the branch network when required.

Nigel Tennant CeMAP - Mortgage Advisor

Tel: 01952 221200 Mobile: 07779 135191

Nigel, is an independent Mortgage Advisor for Mortgage Advice Bureau, working across Barbers 5 Shropshire Branches. Joining Barbers in September 2010, Nigel has extensive knowledge of his profession with over 20 years experience in the mortgage industry and more specifically 6 years as a Mortgage Adviser.

Richard Heath FARLA, FNAEA, CRLM - Residential Lettings Manager

Tel: 01630 652314

Richard is Residential Lettings Manager for Barbers and oversees our successful Lettings and Property Management Department's. As a valued member of the team, Richard originally joined Barbers after leaving school and has worked as an auctioneer before specialising in Residential Property Lettings.

Richard is a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents and has gained his certificate in Residential Lettings and Management through the National Association of Estate Agents. His experience have driven him to develop a strong team of Letting and Property Management specialists, who all have exceptional knowledge of their market place and the locations we operate, whilst maintain excellent customer levels of customer service.

Julie Armstrong MARLA - Lettings Valuer & Negotiator

Tel: 01630 652314

Julie is Lettings Valuer and Negotiator in the Market Drayton branch covering other areas including Whitchurch and the Cheshire, Staffordshire border. Joining Barbers Lettings team in April 2007, Julie has become an active member of the team liaising with both landlords and tenants in all aspects of lettings of the Lettings process.

Simon Beedles FRICS - Head Commercial Property

Tel: 01952 221200 | 01743 276230

Simon is Head of the Commercial Property Department at Barbers. He qualified as Chartered Surveyor in 1981. He initially worked for District Valuer/Valuation Office in Truro and since 1978 has worked in private practice in Shropshire covering the county, into Wales, West Midlands and The Potteries.

Simon carries out Investment work nationally and has considerable experience in agency and valuation work.

John Clayton BSc (Est Man), FRICS - Consultant

Tel: 01952 221200 | 01743 276230

John is a Consultant to the Company and is a highly experienced and renowned commercial surveyor with special expertise in Planning and Development.

He was a key advisor in the Old Hall School redevelopment in Wellington, Telford and has conducted many planning appeals and enquiries. He has been involved in many key property developments throughout Telford Shrewsbury and the West Midlands.

John is a board member of the Telford Chamber of Commerce.