Barbers review
Ranked 4 of 10 in Letting agents in Telford
Best for: landlords wanting an ARLA-licensed county firm
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Trading as A M Arthan Limited · 1 Church Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1DD · Service area: Telford, Wellington, Newport, Market Drayton, Whitchurch
Barbers in short
Barbers Telford is the Wellington office of a Shropshire estate and letting agent, run by A M Arthan Limited since 2007 within a firm trading since 1848. The site states licensed ARLA and NAEA Propertymark status across its four Shropshire offices, with Property Ombudsman membership stated on its management page. Its landlords guide prices management openly, which is what makes Barbers the county-firm choice for landlords across Shropshire.
Customer reviews support the picture: the Google listing holds 4.8 from 145 reviews. Our verdict is that Barbers suits landlords who want licensed Propertymark status on sales and lettings from a long-standing county name. The gap is insurance detail, which the pages checked do not publish. For landlords who value a published scale over a higher rating, that trade is an easy one.
Our verdict
Our judgement: Barbers Telford suits landlords who want a county firm with licensed Propertymark status on both sales and lettings and a priced landlords guide [1] [2]. The Wellington office sits inside a four-branch network trading since 1848 [1]. The gap is insurance detail, which the pages checked do not publish [3].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
- 69.4 / 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 4.8 from 145 reviews, seen 4 September 2026 [5].
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Questions about Barbers
Is Barbers Telford any good?
On the evidence, yes for landlords who want a county firm: fourth of ten, licensed ARLA and NAEA Propertymark status stated, a priced landlords guide and 4.8 from 145 Google reviews. 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 Telford ARLA registered?
Licensed ARLA and NAEA Propertymark status is stated across the firm's four 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. No RICS, Safeagent or other scheme membership can be sourced.
What does Barbers Telford charge?
The landlords guide prices management at 11% of rent plus VAT with a tenancy agreement fee of £150 plus VAT, and sets out deposit registration charges. That published scale is the firm's strong suit against unpriced rivals. Ask for the full guide with your quote so every extra is agreed up front.
Where does Barbers Telford work?
The office stands on Church Street in Wellington, as part of a four-branch Shropshire network with a sister branch in Newport. Wellington, Newport and the surrounding county sit in its patch. Send your property postcode with the enquiry to confirm you are covered.
How is Barbers Telford ranked?
It ranks fourth of the ten letting agents in our September round, carried by stated schemes, a long company record and pricing clarity. What customers say counts most toward every score. Read the full review, then compare its landlords guide with one other county firm.
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.
- Coleman Estates69.4 / 100Ranked 5. Best for landlords wanting a family-run Wellington agent.
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 Telford Retrieved 4 September 2026.
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