Market insight, sales and lettings updates, and the latest from the Bernards team.
News, updates and milestones from across our branches.
The UK rental market is undergoing one of the biggest legislative changes in recent years with the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill. The new bill aims to improve protections for tenants while creating a fairer an
Homes worth more than £2 million will be subject to a so-called mansion tax, from April 2028No changes to stamp duty, as had been widely rumoured in recent monthsLandlords to pay additional 2% income tax on rental income
Having operated successfully in Havant for many years, the launch of our dedicated high-street branch, marks a natural and exciting next step for our business. Positioned right in the centre of Havant and just a short wa
We Sell or Let a Home Every Hour — Here’s How We Worked It Out At Bernards, we’re incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication our teams put into helping people move. Over the past year, that effort has really shown
🍂 Why Autumn Is One of the Best Times to Sell Your Home When it comes to selling your home, timing can make all the difference. While spring is traditionally seen as the busiest selling season, autumn is quickly becoming
Bernards Property Group is delighted to announce the success of the Bernards 2025 Charity Golf Day, held at Cams Golf Club, which brought together clients, partners, and friends for a day of golf, networking, and fundrai
We are delighted to share some exciting news with our clients and community. Bernards Estate Agents has successfully acquired the property stock of White & Brooks’ Gosport branch — a move that further strengthens our
With the introduction of new stamp duty changes in 2025, it’s understandable that both property buyers and sellers may feel uncertain about the impact on their plans. Knowledge is power, especially when dealing with sign
Bernards Acquires Dack Property Management to Strengthen South Coast Operations Bernards, a leading independent estate and lettings agency group, has acquired Dack Property Management, a well-established and respected bl
Bernards Estate Agents, an ambitious and expanding estate agency group based in Hampshire, has completed the acquisition of Eckersley White, a respected independent firm with a stronghold across Gosport, Lee-on-the-Solen
Last Christmas, we organised a toy collection for the Salvation Army—and thanks to your generosity, it turned out to be their biggest collection to date! It made such a difference to families who needed a little extra su
Bernards Expands Presence with the Opening of Its 6th High Street Office in Gosport We are thrilled to announce the opening of our sixth High Street office in Gosport. Having consistently operated in the area for several
How Bernards can help landlords navigate the New Renters’ Rights BillThe Renters’ Rights Bill, a significant part of the Labour government’s agenda, has caused considerable concern for many private landlords.
As we wrap up 2024, we want to extend a huge thank you to all our wonderful clients, both old and new. It’s been a fantastic year, and we’re proud to have continued delivering the 5-star service you’ve come to expe
With the first Labour Autumn Budget in 14 years now delivered, many prospective homebuyers are asking: Is now the right time to buy a home? The budget announcement, coupled with ongoing economic pressures, has brought a
How Bernards Estate Agents can support landlords The Renters’ Rights Bill has passed its second reading in the House of Commons and is now moving to the Committee Stage. This new legislation aims to strengthen the
For the first time since 2020, there’s a glimmer of relief for mortgage holders and prospective buyers alike. The Bank of England has just announced a significant move: a reduction in the Base Rate to 5% this month. This
If you’ve been a part of Southsea since before January 2020, you’ll surely recall the iconic Debenhams site that once anchored the heart of Palmerston Road. For our team at Bernards, memories of those grand w
What the Spring 2024 budget means for property owners Now that the Spring Budget has been announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt we thought it was a good idea to break down the implications of these changes, and how they ma
As we begin the new year, we’re thrilled to welcome you back with fantastic news: mortgage rates have descended below the 4% mark! This marks the first time in over six months that rates from a high-street lender have re
As part of our planned expansion, we are thrilled to announce 2/3 new positions opening up in our team. We are currently seeking Sales Negotiators, Experienced Valuers, a Lettings Manager, and a Property Manager to play
In a historic moment, King Charles opened Parliament for the first time as monarch, delivering a speech that outlined the government’s priorities for the coming months. Among the 21 proposed laws set to be passed in the
We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news! Our Mortgage advisor, Luke McNally, has recently achieved two impressive accolades in the mortgage industry. Luke’s outstanding expertise and dedication have earned him the Al
Time flies when you’re doing what you love, and we’ve recently celebrated what is a very special milestone for us – the first birthday of our Fareham branch! It feels like yesterday that we opened our doors on Fareham Hi
Bernards Continues to Join Forces with Friends Fighting Cancer (FFC) At Bernards, we believe the strength of community support cannot be underestimated. It’s this belief that has guided us, as a company, to forge a power
With the Renters Reform Bill now going through Parliament, we wanted to take this opportunity to look at some of the changes and how they will impact the processes we use now for rentals. We want to support ou
Over the last few days, our expert in house mortgage advisers have been seeing more mortgage products hitting the market with a variety of options available. Currently, (according to financial data firm Moneyfacts) there
We are delighted to announce that Bernards are the official sponsor partners for RTB Football Academy, which has active Junior Premier League squads playing under 9s – under 15s football. RTB was formed in 2017, a
Bernards is proud to announce that Lettings Manager, Gemma Thomas has successfully passed her Propertymark Level 3 Award in Residential Letting and Property Management qualification. Her achievement, awarded by Propertym
We are local people, with big hearts, who are passionate about supporting our local communities and charities. In 2022, Bernards is delighted to continue our support for Friends Fighting Cancer, a Portsmouth based cancer
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