Barbers review
Ranked 8 of 10 in Letting agents in Telford
Best for: Newport landlords wanting an ARLA-licensed county firm
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Trading as A M Arthan Limited · 30 High Street, Newport, Telford, Shropshire, TF10 7AQ · Service area: Newport, Telford, Market Drayton, Whitchurch
Barbers in short
Barbers Newport is the Newport branch of the same Shropshire estate and letting agent as the Wellington office, run by A M Arthan Limited. It shares the firm's stated licensed ARLA and NAEA Propertymark status and the same priced landlords guide. For Newport landlords, it offers the county firm without the trip to Wellington. The firm runs four Shropshire offices from Wellington.
The record shows a lettings-focused branch of the county firm, run from the High Street in Newport as part of a four-branch Shropshire network. The stated patch runs across Newport, Telford, Market Drayton and Whitchurch. That east-of-the-borough position suits Newport landlords who want the county firm's scale nearby. The branch shares the firm's search, valuation and contact routes on the company website.
Customer evidence trails its Wellington sister: the Google listing holds 4.5 from 115 reviews. That means the score leans on fewer reported lettings than any ranked rival, so the shared landlords guide matters all the more. Google is the only public review source held for this branch, so the listing itself is where the detail behind the headline sits.
Our verdict is that Barbers Newport suits Newport landlords who want the county firm's paperwork from a High Street branch. The gap is insurance detail, which the pages checked do not publish. In our judgement the nearby office is what keeps the branch competitive despite the softer rating.
Our verdict
Our judgement: Barbers Newport suits landlords who want the same county firm and priced landlords guide as the Wellington office, from a High Street branch in Newport [1] [2]. The rating is lower than its sister branch at 4.5 across 115 reviews [5]. The gap is insurance detail, which the pages checked do not publish [3].
Score summary
Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.
- Composite score
- 67.3 / 100
Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%
80 out of 100
First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%
85 out of 100
Set-up, tenancy agreement, management percentage and deposit registration fees with VAT position are published [2].
Evidence
| Fact | Value | Source | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited company since | 2007 | Source companies-house | |
| Years trading | Trading since 1848 | Source provider-website |
Industry qualifications
Sourced from the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders, on the date shown.
Strengths
The site states licensed ARLA and NAEA Propertymark status across its four Shropshire offices, and states Property Ombudsman membership on its management page [1] [3].
The landlords guide prices management at 11% of rent plus VAT with a tenancy agreement fee of £150 plus VAT [2].
The Google listing holds 4.5 from 115 reviews, seen 4 September 2026 [5].
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Questions about Barbers
Is Barbers Newport any good?
On the evidence, a steady pick for Newport: the same county firm, licensed Propertymark status and priced landlords guide as Wellington, with 4.5 from 115 Google reviews trailing its sister branch. The gap is insurance detail, which the pages checked do not publish. Read the full review, then ask for proof of cover with your quote.
Is Barbers Newport ARLA registered?
Licensed ARLA and NAEA Propertymark status is stated across the firm's Shropshire offices, with Property Ombudsman membership stated on its management page. These are the firm's own statements rather than register entries, so ask for the details in writing. The management page is where the Ombudsman membership is stated. No RICS, Safeagent or other scheme membership can be sourced.
What does Barbers Newport charge?
The shared landlords guide prices management at 11% of rent plus VAT with a tenancy agreement fee of £150 plus VAT. That published scale is the firm's strong suit against unpriced rivals. Ask the Newport branch to confirm the same scale applies there before you agree anything. Compare that confirmed scale line by line with one other priced firm on the same tier.
Where does Barbers Newport work?
The branch stands on the High Street in Newport, as part of the firm's four-branch Shropshire network run from Wellington. Newport and the surrounding villages sit naturally in its patch. Send your property postcode with the enquiry to confirm you are covered. Landlords outside the patch should confirm cover before booking a valuation.
How is Barbers Newport ranked?
It ranks eighth of the ten letting agents in our September round, marked down chiefly on a softer customer rating than its Wellington sister. We looked first at what customers say. Read the full review, then compare its fee scale with one other Newport option. Shortlist two agents and compare their written quotes side by side.
How do I get a letting quote from Barbers Newport?
Start with the firm's valuation and contact routes and ask the Newport branch to confirm the shared landlords guide applies there. Each charge should appear with its VAT position, from the management rate to the tenancy agreement fee. Take that confirmation away in writing before you agree anything. Keep that confirmation beside any quote you compare it with.
What do Barbers Newport customers say?
The held evidence is a single public source: Google, where the branch holds 4.5 from 115 reviews, trailing its Wellington sister. That means fewer reported lettings sit behind the headline, so the shared guide carries extra importance. Read the listing itself for the recurring themes, and weigh what landlords praise against the gaps named on this page.
How does Barbers Newport compare with the others in this round?
Our reading is that Barbers Newport is the nearby-office alternative to its higher-rated Wellington sister, offering the same guide from the High Street. Lets Move answers with broader services from the same town, while Belvoir, which also covers Newport, answers with a fuller franchise scale. Compare its confirmed scale with one other Newport quote before deciding.
Others assessed for this trade
- DB Roberts70.3 / 100Ranked 1. Best for a RICS-regulated regional firm with priced fees and strong customer evidence.
- DB Roberts70.3 / 100Ranked 2. Best for landlords wanting a RICS-regulated regional firm.
- Belvoir69.7 / 100Ranked 3. Best for landlords wanting priced Belvoir management options.
- Barbers69.4 / 100Ranked 4. Best for landlords wanting an ARLA-licensed county firm.
Sources
- Barbers homepage — offices, services and accreditations Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Barbers landlords guide — fees and ARLA professionalism Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Barbers property management page — team and TPO membership Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Companies House — A M ARTHAN LIMITED overview (06254433) Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Google Maps listing — Barbers Newport Retrieved 4 September 2026.
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