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Had a really positive experience as first time land buyers. Patrick Quigley from Barney's estates and auctioneers really made us feel comfortable with the process and was really accommodating with all our questions and enquiries. He took his time to really make sure we were happy with everything before signing contracts and would definitely request his services in the future.

DO NOT BUY FROM THESE PROPERTY MAFIAS. I have been sold land for double the hammer price and the land size advertised incorrect too. When I registered with the land registry half the land was missing. I was given coordinates for the actual size I paid for but behind the scene the auctioneer, the solicitor working on behalf of the seller and the seller have all provided misleading information. HM land registry goes by what the solicitors have agreed. I am taking the legal route with these rogue traders.

Amazing Service and fully reliable !!! Can not be better with trust and professionalism. I have done the deal without even a solicitor. It's just mind blowing....

I've been investing in small pieces of land since 1996 and can confidently say Barney's have been the most straightforward of the estate agents and auctioneers I've had dealings with. They are straight talkers and were very upfront about the land I was interested in bidding on and fees, contract issues etc.

Barney Estates especially the Director is a big joke. She appointed an assistant to investigate my complaint. Ha ha ha. If the assistant is so qualified why not make her a Director as well? Don't you have someone at a Managerial or Director level to investigate my complaint? You may have a complaints procedure but not a capable person to investigate it. Hence, the Director is a BIG nuisance. Very very rude and impolite. I would say she is a childish Director. Shame on you.

Bought property through auction - special thanks to Elliot.
Make sure all documents are read through before you get the deal done - Elliot was patient and answered all my questions

I purchased a plot of land for a new business project, and the team were fantastic!

I even had my first deposit refunded because i wasn’t sure about what i was purchasing, but i came back 3 weeks later and asked lots of questions, the team were very patient and they made me feel at ease!

I am really happy with my new purchase! I hope to work with you guys again in the future!

Stay away from this doggy so called estate agent and auctioneer. Sold us a £150k parcel of land in a village in £325k and their rip off so called huge fee on top where we ended up in £380k till completion. They use in house doggy solicitor also for so called completions and will trap you in such a way where you end up losing your heavy deposit. Doing fraud in this country openly and sold our same piece of land to someone else also at the same time. This is pure example of fraud. Agricultural land price in this country is £8000 to £15000 per acre but these cheaters and fraudsters will sell you for £30k to £50k an acre. Ripping off innocent public. Got very bad reputation so pay £300 to £500 and get a survey before you buy anything in this country. An agent who will lie, misguide and mis-sell. No ethics and no morals. A chartered surveyor told us valuation of our land which made us upset and bad feeling about this doggy estate agent. So stay away from them and save your hard earned money.

Barney Estate has been so amazing in helping us make the experience of buying our dream property so easy and transparent.

I’ve been attempting to purchase a property but my experience has been frustrating due to a lack of transparency around the fees. I was informed that there would be £3,600 and other person said £3300 include tax an agency fees for a £15,000 property, which I feel is disproportionately high. Additionally, the cost of the legal pack was over £10,000—another significant expense that wasn’t clearly explained upfront. Despite multiple requests, I’ve struggled to get a clear breakdown of these charges, leaving me concerned about their fairness. After leaving a review about my experience, I received an email from the company threatening legal action if I didn’t take it down. This kind of response only raises more concerns about their practices. I would advise others to exercise caution and make sure they fully understand all costs before engaging with this agency!!

Bought 2 lots of land though Barney Estates and Auctioners. rowan Macrea was brilliant throughout the process, quick communication, pleasure to do business with. Would highly recommend Barney Estates and Auctioners

Thank you Amiee and Elliot for helping me to buy a land to expand my business.It was a quick and easy process.

We found buying 3 plots of land before auction very easy and simple.
Rowan Macrae was very friendly and helpful.would highly recommend Rowan Macrae and Barney estates and auctioneers when going before or during auction.
She helped with all aspects including pointing out things in the contract we needed to know,
Never pressurised in to continuing with purchase.
All round excellent experience
Highly recommend.

I was in a desperate situation where i needed to sell my land urgently. After going through most of the well known auctions i was not satisfied with the reserve they were willing to sell my land at. I needed to achieve a certain figure which non of the auctions or estate agents wanted to agree too. I fortunately came across barney estates which proved to be a major break through for me. In particular i was assigned to Rowan, I went through the sale detailed and for the first time the list price was agreed too. During the live auctions I was considered to lower my list price as i really needed an urgent sale, Rowan again advised me to stay firm at the original price, This proved to be crucial advise as she secured me a buyer and I was able to sell at the asking price. Rowan was super professional kind and very confident during the process. I cannot thank her enough for her efforts, I feel as though you understood my situation unlike other auctions or agents. Going forward I will no doubt be contacting her when buying or selling. Highly recommended if you want a reliable and efficient company to buy or sell properties.

We have bought 3 acres of land pre auction via Barney estates. Patrick Quigley, Barney's auctioneer and asset manager was brilliant throughout the process. Clear, concise and quick communication throughout the process and always followed up what we discussed via phone with an email for my records. Patrick was professional and polite throughout, a pleasure to do business with.

Thanks to BarneyEstates - especially Rowan for a great service!

I found the team a pleasure to deal with and would recommend them to all first time buyers.

From my first enquiry through to final completion they explained everything with care and detail.

I have already recommended them to my friendw who are looking to buy!

They currently have land advertised for sale without mentioning the policies that exist to protect the land from development. Whilst no purchaser would proceed without checking it is disingenuous to not mention those policies in their listing.

Barney Estates and Auctioneers provide an exceptional experience for both buyers and sellers alike. With a keen eye for quality items and a seamless auction process, they consistently deliver top-notch service. Their knowledgeable staff ensures that clients are well-informed throughout the entire process, from appraisal to bidding and beyond.

I can’t thank the team at Barney Estates enough!
I am new to buying in auction and after having a poor experience contacting another auction house I was pleasantly surprised by the level of customer service that Barney’s provided. They guided me through the process and clearly explained the jargon within the contract pack so that I felt confident I knew what I was buying.
Thanks to this I am delighted with my investment and hope I will be able to buy from them again in the future.
Ignore the bad reviews!

STAY AWAY. Listen to the people who have already suffered.