Industry and Property News

Forecasters have warned the entire country is set for a big freeze which will bring brutal winds and fierce blizzards. Many tenants will be hoping to save money on heating in the face of escalating energy bills, by turning off their heating when...

Barbers put the kettle on and held a highly competitive bake-off, to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer. Friday September 27 th saw the staff bring in their homemade wares ready for judging and ultimately for selling and raising money....

The rental market continues to be remarkably strong with October looking like breaking all records in terms of properties let with tenant demand going through the roof. Two and three bedroom properties are continuing to be the most popular with four...

Wow, what a start it’s been in my new location, our Newport office! Acclimatising to the aroma of coffee and fresh baking from our neighbours aside, I feel right at home and excited to be part of the lettings market here in the town. Having...

Legionnaires disease is a water-borne bacteria found in artificial water systems, water tanks, showers and taps. There are many strains of the disease ranging from a four to five day flu symptom through to a pneumonia like illness that can be fatal....

Mortgage rates have continued to fall at the beginning of June from May with the average 2, 3 and 5 year fixed rates now at 3.74%, 4.06% and 3.88% respectively. Borrowers across the country remain firmly in favour of fixed rates with more than nine...

The Heart of the Home (and the room that can add most value to your property!)  A large, leafy garden or state of the art kitchen... which home improvements really make a difference when it comes to valuing a property? According to a recent...

Mike Arthan, Managing Director of Barbers said: "Although the housing market is struggling at the moment Barbers are still experiences that there are lots of people who still want or need to sell their home. We believe that sensible pricing is still...

Richard Heath, Barbers Lettings Manager explains "The key to presenting a property is to make the most of any special features in the same way you would if you were selling it. Decoratively the property should be neutral throughout and make sure your...