Industry and Property News

When it comes to buying or selling property, the choice of estate agent can feel like a make-or-break moment. With countless options out there, each promising to deliver results, how do you cut through the noise and make the right choice? Here’s...

Barbers has been recognised for delivering outstanding customer service to its clients by winning a Best in Postcode Award from The ESTAS in all their offices - the biggest award scheme in the UK residential property industry. The awards are...

Having a "For Sale"  or "To Let" board outside your property can be beneficial for several reasons: 1. Increased Visibility Even in the digital age, many people still find properties simply by driving around neighbourhoods...

Do you have a property that you let out? How often do you speak to your tenant and are you happy with them, or are they like a deep sea diver with chicken pox? Basically do they come up to scratch? Some weeks ago I was talking to a landlord who had...

Today's 0.25 percentage point reduction in the Bank of England base rate to 4.5% has elicited positive responses from estate agents and industry experts, who anticipate a boost in the housing market. This marks the third reduction in six months,...

Choosing an estate & letting agent who actively uses Facebook and Instagram can offer several benefits, especially in todays digital-first real estate market and this is why Barbers have a marketing department dedictated to providing interesting...

It’s ‘snow’ joke, Severn Hospice asked us to pull on our Christmas jumpers on Friday 6th December, and the Barbers teams couldn’t wait to join in getting into the festive spirit. All the offices dug out their wackiest...

In readiness of Christmas and New Year we would like to let all our customers know our opening times. We are also planning on slightly different times on Saturday 14th December as we celebrate Christmas with all the teams the night before - the...

Barbers are advising all First Time Buyers to be aware of the forthcoming changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax in 2025 - buying a property now will help towards saving a signifcant amount of money towards your first home. Stamp Duty rates are changing...