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Tenant Fee Ban
In just over two weeks time one of the biggest changes to take place in the lettings industry for decades will come into force here in Wales. From the 1st September there will be a total ban on agents charging fees to tenants. The Welsh law follows similar...
Glastonbarry 2019
This weekend we joined thousands of festival-goers in Romilly Park for Glastonbury 2019. The sun was shining, the drinks were flowing and the music was definitely pumping! Each year the tribute acts music event gets even bigger and better, so this year Knights Estate...
Meet the Newest Members of Our Team
Two months ago we recruited two new Sales Negotiators to the Knights team, they are Sam Draisey and Jemima Eason. The pair have settled into the team really well, so we thought it was time to find out a little bit more about them… Name? Sam Draisey Job Title? Sales...
Celebrating With the Community
On Thursday sixteenth May politicians, shop owners, and local residents came together to celebrate the twenty fifth anniversary of Knights Estate Agents. The company, which has been a constant feature on High Street in Barry for the last two and a half decades, held...
Celebrating 25 Years in Barry
Knights Estate Agents is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary in Barry. For the last two and a half decades, the company has been a constant feature on High Street, selling and renting commercial and residential properties across the whole of Barry and the...
Spring/Summer at Knights
Knights Estate Agents is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary in Barry. For the last two and a half decades, the company has been a constant feature on High Street, selling and renting commercial and residential properties across the whole of Barry and the...
Renting With Benefits
Spring is officially here, and as we enter our busy season, Knights are also taking part in lots of other activities in around Barry as well as a few exciting changes within the business! Here’s what we have been up to and what we have lined up over the coming months:...
Universal Credit – What it means for tenants
Knights Lettings At Knights Lettings, we often get asked the question “do you have any rental properties that accept housing benefit?” and the answer is yes! Everyone’s circumstances are different when it comes to finances and benefits. At Knights Lettings, we...
Knights Estate Agents top Do’s and Don’ts when a viewing a property in Barry
Written by Lisa Butler Universal Credit is a new way of paying benefits. It is being rolled out this year and has already been introduced in The Vale of Glamorgan. It could have an impact on tenants, so here at Knights we have been studying the legislation, and last...
For the Times, They are a Changing
As an established estate agent in Barry for 25 years, we have a wealth of knowledge about how to make the most out your property viewings. Viewings are a great opportunity to obtain valuable information about the properties you have already seen online or on our...
How to buy a property in Barry as a first time buyer
Written by Carey Jones Welsh Government legislation is at the final stage for removal of tenant fees and will become law in the coming months. Details are still to be finalised, and it is not yet clear who will have to pay for things like referencing, but here at...
Why you should live in Barry
As a local estate agents in Barry we have seen the popularity of buying a property in the area rise. As a first time buyer, Barry is a great opportunity to get on the property ladder. Surrounded by local independent shops, beaches on our doorstep, and being 10 minutes...