Industry and Property News

Over 50 per cent of the UK's households will be rented by 2032 if current trends persist. This is according to new research from the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA), which revealed the private rented sector (PRS) has grown from 14...

 

As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2014 the lettings market continues to grow with alarming pace. The demand from tenants is strong but the caveat here is that properties must be presented to a high standard as tired second hand homes are...

Landlords and tenants are now able to access a new lending fund to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and properties. Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey MP, has confirmed the extension of Green Deal financing to...

A recent National survey revealed that 48% of landlords were concerned about potential rent arrears, with continued uncertainty over the economic climate protecting your rental income is extremely important. Our rent guarantee insurance policy is...

Managing a property is something that you cannot afford to get wrong and there is more more involved than you may realise. At Barbers we have a team of full time Property Managers who each manage a selection of properties, giving you a personal...

Barbers specialist residential letting and property management department, headed up by Richard Heath has earned a well deserved reputation for providing a thorough, reliable and professional service. Richard started  Barbers lettings...

We started letting houses in the mid 1990’s and since then every year has broken records in the number of properties successfully let. 2013 has been no exception with the figures being 20% up on the previous year. With the fast paced nature of...

  So many landlords don’t have adequate cover for their buildings insurance. Where Property is let out and insurance companies are not informed you may not be covered. At Barbers we have access to specific landlords building insurance...