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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 may sway our property decisions. S…

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 reached such favourable lows. It’s…

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 key roles in our upcoming growth…

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 next Parliamentary session, two…

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 All Agents 2023 Bronze Award for t…

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 High Street, and what an incredibl…

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 powerful partnership with Friends Fig…

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 our landlords in understanding wha…

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 are also around 16 deposit-free…

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, as part of a player development centre.…

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 Propertymark Qualifications, the UK’s pro…

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 charity that supports local fam…