Business Details
Your Trusted Property Partner in Castle Bromwich
Barratt Last are independently owned and operated estate agents serving Castle Bromwich and surrounding areas. With over 100 years of combined experience, our local team specialises in residential sales and lettings. Directors Martyn Last and Leigh Barratt bring over 40 years of local market expertise each, offering tailored services to maximise property value. Our experienced staff provide professional guidance through every transaction stage, supported by proactive marketing across major property portals. We prioritise client care, transparency, and local market knowledge to deliver exceptional service.Our independence allows us to focus on individual client needs while maintaining industry-leading standards. We operate with full transparency, offering free valuations and only charging fees upon successful transactions. Our commitment to client satisfaction has earned us strong local reputation and repeat business. We maintain membership with The Property Ombudsman and Client Money Protect for added client assurance. Our office in Chester Road has served the community for over 25 years, building trust through consistent, reliable service.
Services
Residential Sales
Property Lettings
Property Valuation
Tenant Find
Fully Managed Services
Highlights and features
- Dedicated local agents with 40+ years market knowledge
- Free property valuations with no obligation
- Fixed fee packages with no sale no fee guarantee
- Transparent pricing and honest market advice
- Proactive marketing across major property portals
Associations and certifications
- The Property Ombudsman
- Client Money Protect
What people say
Sold within 2 days
Professional team
Outstanding knowledge
Regular communication
Efficient service
Services
Residential Sales
We specialise in residential property sales across Castle Bromwich and surrounding areas. Our local experts provide accurate valuations and targeted marketing strategies. With over 100 years combined experience, we guide clients through every stage of the selling process.
Property Lettings
Our lettings service connects landlords with quality tenants through comprehensive marketing and rigorous referencing. We offer flexible management options including tenant find and full property management solutions tailored to individual needs.
Property Valuation
We provide free, no-obligation property valuations conducted by experienced local professionals. Our accurate market assessments help sellers achieve optimal pricing while maintaining realistic expectations throughout the sales process.
Tenant Find
Our tenant find service locates suitable tenants for rental properties with comprehensive referencing checks. We handle all viewings and negotiations, ensuring landlords receive reliable tenants while maintaining compliance with current regulations.
Fully Managed Services
Our comprehensive management service covers all aspects of property maintenance and tenant relations. From rent collection to repair coordination, we provide landlords with complete peace of mind and regular property updates.
People
Leigh Barratt
Director
With over 40 years' experience in Castle Bromwich's property market, Leigh combines local knowledge with industry expertise. He started his career in 1981 and focuses on delivering honest, straightforward service to clients.
Martyn Last
Director
Martyn brings 44 years of estate agency experience to Barratt Last. Born and raised in Castle Bromwich, he specialises in accurate property valuations and has witnessed significant market changes while maintaining core principles.
Tracy Corbett
Administrator
Tracy has over 30 years' local estate agency experience, including 9 years at Barratt Last. Her in-depth knowledge of Castle Bromwich's property market supports smooth transaction processes and client communications.
Diane Rhodes
Sales Progression Manager
Diane returned to estate agency after 25 years in legal services, bringing valuable litigation experience. Her background enhances our ability to manage complex transactions and ensure smooth property progressions.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Castle Bromwich and surrounding areas including Birmingham, Solihull, Kingshurst, and Tile Cross.
Do you offer free property valuations?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation property valuations with no strings attached.
What lettings services do you offer?
We offer tenant find services, fully managed property management, and tenancy renewals.
How quickly do properties sell?
Properties often sell within days - one recent sale completed in just 2 days.
Are you regulated?
We are regulated by The Property Ombudsman and protected by Client Money Protect.
What fees do you charge?
Tenant Find £474, Fully Managed 12%, Renewal £90 - all inclusive of VAT.
Reviews (6)
Derek Webley
May 27, 2022
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All the staff were very efficient, amenable, professional and always available to assist in anyway they could. Excellent service all around.
Garry Stevens
May 08, 2022
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Barratt Last, sold my fathers house, very professional people with an outstanding knowledge of the area and what is a good price for the house, you are selling. They did everything on my behalf. Second time as a family we have used them.
Zoe Glendinning
Jan 02, 2022
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Excellent service from Martin and Rachel (and the rest of the team at the Estate Agents), very knowledgeable, helpful and responsive to any queries, right through from initial listing, viewings & completion. Highly recommended
Gray Newson
Nov 13, 2021
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The estate agent Martin was brilliant he was a breath of fresh air.the best agent we have come across in the last 6 months trying to find a property.we have given 5 stars brilliant service.
Katie Fawkes
Oct 21, 2021
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Rachel from garner canning is literally a god send. Our sellers were using garner canning to sell their home to us. Our solicitors were awful and she was always the one filling in the silence, keeping us informed on what was going on and chasing things up. She definitely needs a raise! Thanks Rachel for making it less frustrating.
Pete Rankin
Jul 15, 2021
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Martyn was absolutely fantastic throughout the process of us selling our property and made everything so much easier. We were kept informed and contacted regularly with updates. Would not hesitate at all to highly recommend him and the team at Garner Canning. Thanks again.
