Homes News
A decline in First Time Buyers but UK property market remains a good investment
26th July 2010
Following the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ report that the percentage of first time buyers entering the property market has reached a three year low, a recent Home Sale Network survey has found a similar decline.
The question everyone will want an answer to!
20th July 2010
Michael Arthan from Barbers comments on The Bank of England’s decision to continue their policy of holding the bank base rate at 0.5% for the 17th consecutive month.
Hips Suspension Encourages More People to Enter the Market
25th June 2010
Following the Government’s suspension of Home Information Packs (HIPs), Home Sale Network members cite the suspension as one of the strongest influences in encouraging more people to enter the property market.
Will interest rates rise?
15th June 2010
Michael Arthan from Barbers comments on the Bank of England’s decision to retain the Bank base rate at half of one percent for the sixteenth consecutive month.
Barbers take over Paul F Rowley Lettings
2nd June 2010
Managing Director Mike Arthan is delighted to announce that Shropshire Based Estate Agents Barbers have acquired the Lettings and Management portfolio of Whitchurch based Paul F Rowley & Co (PFR). PFR manage 150 properties in and around Whitchurch and Market Drayton, which is an area already covered by two of Barbers five offices.
More Houses on the Market!
27th May 2010
Signs are emerging of an increase in activity in the housing market. According to a recent survey from Home Sale Network, a network of independent estate agents in England, Scotland and Wales, housing stock appears to be increasing quarter on quarter.
Home Information Packs suspended with immediate effect
21st May 2010
The new Government announced 20/5/10 that the requirement for homeowners to provide a Home Information Pack (HIP) when selling a home, has been suspended from 21st May 2010.
A Mark of Quality
5th May 2010
Local estate agent, and Home Sale Network member, Barbers have successfully completed their ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Audit. ISO 9000 is an internationally recognised standard for an organisation’s internal quality management. ISO accreditation results in improved product, process and service quality.
Stamp Duty Threshold Raised for First Time Buyers
1st April 2010
It was announced at the Pre-Election Budget on Wednesday 24 March that the starting threshold for Stamp Duty Land Tax will increase to £250,000 for sales to first time buyers. The tax relief, for residential property purchases began from 25 March 2010 and will be in place until 25 March 2012.
Bank Base Rate Stays at 0.5% for 12th Consecutive Month
15th March 2010
Fiona Kilburn from Barbers Estate Agent comments on the decision to retain the Bank Base rate to 0.5% for the 12th consecutive month and on what’s happening in the mortgage market at the moment.
Buyer Enquiries & Sales agreed continue to increase in 2010
4th March 2010
According to Government statistics the UK officially came out of recession last quarter. With this in mind, Home Sale Network has conducted a survey among its members to identify how the property market has changed since Home Sale Network’s survey in early 2009. Focusing on buyer enquiries, sales and potential hurdles in the market, the survey results indicate that buyer enquiries and sales agreed continue to increase month-on-month in 2010.
Is the housing market beginning to stabilise?
1st March 2010
A recent Home Sale Network survey carried out on Home Sale Network members, found the time taken to sell a property on the housing market appears to have reduced across England, Scotland, and Wales. The survey also indicates that house prices for the first quarter of 2010 could remain the same.
Barbers Lettings announces the latest qualifications achieved by its staff
12th February 2010
Barbers is pleased to announce that Julie Armstrong, Lettings Valuer for Barbers Lettings in Market Drayton, joins Market Drayton lettings Manager Jean Morris and Property Management Manager Louise Groves in passing the National Federation of Property Professionals Technical Award in Residential Letting and Property Management.
Barbers- A Positive Approach Gets Results
16th December 2009
Managers of Barbers Estate Agents, are delighted with the end of year sales and completions on a wide range of properties.
Properties are moving at The Meadows, Whitchurch
14th December 2009
Interest in this exclusive gated development is on the up with reservations secured on plots on a large number of the plots.
Homesale Network Conference raises money for Help for Heroes
9th December 2009
Barbers was proud to support Help for Heroes in a Charity Raffle and Auction at the recent 16th Annual Home Sale Network Conference and Awards Dinner, which raised £6,445 for this well known and worthy cause.
Barbers staff wear pink to support the Breast Cancer Campaign
24th November 2009
Friday 30th October saw all the staff of Barbers wearing pink to support the Breast Cancer Campaign and the "It's Time To Wear It Pink" charity day. This was an ideal time for all the female members of staff to indulge their love of all things pink plus the rare opportunity to get the male members of staff to get in touch with their feminine side.
Increase in the availability of Mortgages
13th November 2009
Barbers Estate Agents and Mortgage Advice Bureau comments on a recent “Trends in Lending” report by the Bank of England and the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to maintain the bank base rate at half of one per cent.
Excellent recent sales of £300,000 plus properties in the Newport area
16th October 2009
Barbers Newport office reports excellent recent results on residential property sales in excess of £300,000.
Latest Base Rate Decision – Mortgage Advice Bureau (October 2009)
14th October 2009
The announcement by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee on 8th October to maintain the bank base rate at half of one percent for the seventh consecutive month comes as no surprise. Mortgage Advice Bureau comments on this latest decision.
Buy-to-Let Landlords Return to the Market
24th July 2009
The Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) Quarterly Survey reveals buy-to-let bounce back.
More Motivated Sellers and Buyers could increase Market Activity this Summer
23rd July 2009
A recent Home Sale Network survey indicates that market activity continues to increase month on month with statistics pointing towards the majority of vendors being motivated sellers and buyers looking to “trade up”.
