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Welcome to Harris & Birt 
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    We offer professional expertise throughout the residential, commercial and rural property industry across South Wales.

    Our extensive local knowledge has allowed us to develop into one of Wales' leading practices of Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents, with staff providing over 100 years of combined experience, operating from prominent and stylish offices located in Cowbridge and Cardiff.

    Our dedication to the highest standards of service remains a timeless commitment to each and every one of our clients, with our proactive nature, alongside our personal service we provide each and every client with a bespoke, tailor made service.

    As Chartered Surveyors, we abide by the rules and regulations laid down by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) so you can be sure that the sale of your home is in very safe hands.
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Landlords 
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    Quality Properties with Quality Agents
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    Our long established residential lettings department handles a large number of properties across the South Wales area. We have a long standing policy of handling only good quality and well maintained properties which has earned us a high level of respect amongst our Landlords and Tenants alike.

    We operate a Full Management Service or a Finders Only Service, depending upon Landlords requirements and are also registered by the RICS to operate a Tenants Deposit Scheme. 

    We are a member of ARLA (Association of Residential Lettings Agents), which is the UK's foremost professional body for letting agents so Landlords can be assured they will receive the best management for their property.

    As of the end of November 2016, all Agents and Landlords need to be registered and licensed (if conducting property management) in accordance with Rent Smart Wales. We are committed to complying with the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 that has been set.

    For more information regarding renting your property please contact our Rental team.

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Tenants 
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    We pride ourselves on ensuring that properties are of a good standard for tenants and we will advise landlords of any work which needs to be undertaken prior to renting. We will refuse to market a rental property which is not up to standard for tenants

    We will:-
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    • Aim to keep tenants safe by checking that any furnishings or white goods in a rental property meet current health and safety standards.
    • Keep you safe by ensuring that relevant gas and electrical safety checks are carried out and certificates are issued.
    • Compile a comprehensive inventory with detailed photographs. This helps to protect both our tenants and landlords from end of tenancy disputes.
    • Draw up a legally binding tenancy agreement to protect both landlord and tenant.
    • Safeguard a tenant's deposit by ensuring these are protected in a government-backed tenancy deposit protection scheme DPS. An assessment of the property will be undertaken at the end of the tenancy and a fair decision will be made regarding the return of the deposit.
    • Promptly carry out property maintenance and we will ensure any problems are dealt with quickly and efficiently.
    • If managing the property we will retain a sets of keys for the property and deal with any emergencies should a tenant be unable to access the property.
    • If managing the property we will complete regular, quarterly inspections every three months of the property and report any tenant concerns back to the landlord.
    • Explain the concept of fair wear and tear and advise tenants and landlords of any issues that need to be dealt with during or at the end of a tenancy.
    • Ensure you will be able to visit or telephone our office during office hours; we will also provide an emergency out-of-hours service to you, the tenant.
    • Ensure a range of expert local tradesmen who can deal with maintenance issues promptly and efficiently on behalf of the landlord.
    • Ensure that landlords remain legally compliant to protect our tenants.
    • Complete the end of tenancy inspections and check out and provide tenants and landlords with a detailed written report if required.
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Welcome to the Team
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    Our Lettings Team

    Our services are provided by people who combine entrepreneurial spirit, integrity and a commitment to providing the highest standards of client care. Our rental team are all Rent Smart Wales accredited.

    We approach property agency in a practical manner and endeavour to make our landlords as comfortable as possible. We do this by providing a simple, clinical and effective rental management service, maintaining quality standards along with over 100 years of experience.

    Our team will give you focused professional advice and provide an exceptional level of client service to make sure your property is dealt with as stress free as possible. We consider our greatest strength at Harris & Birt to be our team.

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    David Lakin BA AssocRICS   -  Director 
    01446 771777
    david.lakin@harrisbirt.co.uk 

    David attended Swansea University where he studied a BA in Business Management achieving a 2:1 degree. After graduating in May 2013, he joined the firm as a Residential Sales Negotiator quickly progressing to become Manager at our Cardiff Office before being appointed as Director. Born and brought up in the locality, David offers extensive local knowledge and property expertise to homeowners throughout the Vale of Glamorgan.
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    Martine Harris MRICS FARLA - Head of Lettings 
    02920 614411
    martine.harris@harrisbirt.co.uk

    Martine  joined our team in November 2021 as Head of Residential Lettings, having worked in the Lettings industry for 20 years and is looking to strengthen and further develop our department. Martine qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2008 after following the residential property pathway obtaining her RICS membership and awarded Fellowship to ARLA the same year. Martine is Rent Smart Wales accredited. In her spare time Martine enjoys reading, walking her dogs and spending time with family and friends.
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    Bethan Harris - Thomas - Negotiator
    02920 614411
    bethan.roberts@harrisbirt.co.uk

    Bethan joined our Residential Sales team in September 2021 and in November 2022 was promoted to a Sales Negotiator in our Cardiff branch. Bethan completed her education in Neath, Port Talbot before moving to Llantwit Major in 2016 and brings with her a wealth of administration and customer support experience. With her farming family connections it has helped her to gain more knowledge and understanding of the locality. Bethan is Rent Smart Wales accredited.
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    Caroline Hughes - Co-Ordinator
    02920 614411 
    caroline.hughes@harrisbirt.co.uk 

    Caroline joined the Lettings Team in January 2024, she lives in Caerphilly and has worked in Cardiff and the surrounding area for many years and has a good knowledge of the Lettings Industry.
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    Feedback is very important to us ...
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      Read our Testimonials
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      We consider our greatest strength at Harris & Birt to be our team.


    Testimonials from Landlords

    • Landlord Testimonial

      Professional and proactive
      "After  a bad experience letting my property through a different agent, I instructed Harris And Birt to manage it. What a difference!! Martine is very professional and her communication with myself and the tenants is superb! More proactive, than reactive, and that gives peace of mind. Excellent service so far"!
    • Landlord Testimonial

      Positive experience
      " I  recently let my flat with Harris & Birt, where Martine provided an all round excellent service, highly professional, efficient and friendly. Overall it was a very positive experience dealing with Martine and Harris & Birt. I highly recommend".
    • Landlord Testimonial

      Excellent service overall
      " David  and his team look after all parts of our rental property from finding a tenant, to managing any maintenance and regularly inspecting the property. Our statements are sent on time and we have a portal that we can retrieve them from. Excellent service overall and I would thoroughly recommend".
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      Efficient, friendly and approachable
      " We  have been extremely happy with the professional management of our property. The team are very efficient, friendly and approachable and we would recommend their services".
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      Helpful and knowledgeable
      " Exce llent company to work with and their staff are really helpful and knowledgeable. They rented my property on the 1st viewing for the full asking price and all was dealt with promptly and efficiently. Highly recommend and I will most definitely use them again".
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      Martine is a great professional
      " I c an only say, Martine Harris is a great professional. Always supportive in all details of the letting process with immediate responses to all my queries. Everything was a lot easier with her help".
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      Friendly and informative
      " Martin  has been fantastic from the very first meeting. She was very friendly and informative, gave us everything we needed to make an informed decision to rent out the property and answered any questions that we had. We would definitely recommend using Harris and Birt".
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      Whole experience was easy
      " The  whole experience of letting a property was made easy with Martine at Harris & Birt, I would highly recommend using this agency. Martine is very professional and easy to talk to. Very happy customer".
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      Attention to detail is excellent
      " We  recently swapped agents to Harris Birt, and we're very impressed with Martine Harris and her team, their professionalism and attention to detail is exactly what we were looking for when we placed our property with Harris Birt. The team found new tenants for our property, even before it was marketed, which was great".
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      Efficient, friendly and approachable
      " We  have been a landlord with Harris & Birt for over 10 years and are extremely happy with the professional management of our property. The team are very efficient, friendly and approachable and we recommend their services".
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      Knowledgeable and professional 
      Excellent service from Harris and Birt. This is our first time letting a property. Martine Harris and her team are very friendly knowledgeable and professional. They helped us with every step of the letting process and are now managing the property for us. We are very happy with their continued service and would highly recommend them.
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      Attention to detail fantastic
      I have two rental properties with Harris & Birt. The service provided by Martine and her team is friendly, knowledgeable and highly professional. I have had dealings with other rental agencies over the years and the service provided by Harris and Birt is beyond 5* rating from start to finish. Martine kept me updated throughout the whole rental process and was very prompt with her communication. The attention to detail from Martine is fantastic. The team found tenants, for both of my properties, very quickly and the tenants in both properties are brilliant. I highly recommend Harris & Birt.

    Testimonials from Tenants

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      Spot on throughout the process
      " My  partner & I recently leased a property in Cowbridge from Martine, Amelia & the rest of the team at Harris & Birt. From start to finish our dealings were made very easy, communication & timings were spot on throughout. We wouldn't hesitate to either work with or recommend Harris & Birt again".
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      Efficient and quick dealing with the process
      " Mart ine Harris was absolutely amazing throughout this process and helped me secure a lovely home for me and my daughter. Martine was very efficient and quick at dealing with the process for me. She was always on hand to answer any questions that I had and helped to swiftly assist when I needed the moving date brought forward at very short notice. Amelia is lovely as well. Thank you both. Highly recommend Harris & Birt".
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      Easy online tenant screening
      Amazing service by the team at Harris & Birt. Easy online tenant screening process, all of our questions answered honestly and a warm welcome when we moved in... 5 stars! 
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      Personable care and attention given 
      Following a very stressful and ever changing relocation from overseas we have nothing but high praise for Harris & Birt.  From the first phone call we were fully informed and kept up to date, their customer service was exceptional, all agents we had dealings with were informative and clearly had great communication internally which made the process smoother.Special mention must be made to Martine, we had a 12 hour drive with huge delays which meant we wouldn't arrive at our new residence until beyond office hours 8pm to be exact, we were fearful of not having anywhere to stay that evening, however Martine kindly came out with the Keys, put on lighting and heating at the house for our arrival, not something most agents would do after hours I'm sure which was such a wonderful gesture showing the personable care and attention given to tenants.We highly recommend!
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      Help all the way 
      I can't thank martine Harris and her team enough for making the process so easy and relaxing.  Helped me all the way up to the day of moving in and I'm sure I will get no problems in the future. Would definitely recommend if looking for a new home
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    *Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

    Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

    Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Harris & Birt, Cardiff on +442920614411.


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      Welcome to Harris & Birt
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      We offer professional expertise throughout the residential, commercial and rural property industry across South Wales. 

      Our extensive local knowledge has allowed us to develop into one of Wales' leading practices of Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents, with staff providing over 100 years of combined experience, operating from prominent and stylish offices located in Cardiff and Cowbridge.

      Our dedication to the highest standards of service remains a timeless commitment to each and every one of our clients, with our proactive nature, alongside our personal service we provide each and every client with a bespoke, tailor made service.

      As Chartered Surveyors, we abide by the rules and regulations laid down by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) so you can be sure that the sale of your home is in very safe hands.
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    Selling with us .....
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      Both financially and emotionally, home ownership is one of life's most meaningful investments.

      However many times you have done it before and irrespective of the type of property involved, buying and selling can be fraught with difficulty. Our staff have a real depth of experience across a broad range of residential and rural property transactions. They know the opportunities and pitfalls and will sympathetically guide you through the process to help you get the best possible results with minimal stress.

      As registered Chartered Surveyors we abide by the rules and regulations laid down by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) so you can be sure that the sale of your home is in safe hands.

      We have experience in the sale of:

      • Town & Country Properties.

      • Period Homes.

      • Barn Conversions.

      • Development Sites.

      • Farms and Small Holdings.

      • Equestrian Properties.

      • New Build Homes.

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      Our Marketing Strategy 
      High quality property marketing is vital to achieving a sale in today's competitive market.

      We offer imagination and innovation in our approach and firmly believe we add great value to your sale by ensuring that your home is seen by the right people, in the right place at the right time.


      Working in partnership with you, we will ensure that your property is showcased correctly to appeal directly to suitable purchasers.

      We offer our clients:

      • Exposure to leading property portals including Rightmove, Zoopla and Relocation Agent Network.

      • Professional Photography, EPC and Floorplans.

      • Eye catching sales particulars with high quality photography.

      • "Matterport 3D VR" walk-through property tours.

      • Highly visible "For Sale" board.

      • Prominent L.E.D window display in our modern, stylish showrooms in Cardiff and Cowbridge.

      • Access to our extensive database of waiting buyers.

      • Accompanied viewings six days a week.

      • Constructive feedback after EVERY viewing.

      • Professional, qualified and skilled negotiators working on your behalf.

      • Regular marketing updates.

      Call us today to discuss your property requirements.
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    Buying with us .........
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      We are here to assist you through the buying process of your next property purchase from start to finish.

      Booking a viewing?
      If you would like to view any of our properties on our website please contact us. The same applies if you would like us to value your home. Just visit our valuation page or call us for further information  -  harrisbirt.co.uk.

      Process of Buying
      Buying a property can always be a stressful process, however we are on hand to take the pressure off and make things as simple as possible. We aim to help you throughout the conveyancing process, as well as throughout your home buying journey from booking, viewing, helping you around the property, negotiation and sales process.

      See below our steps towards buying your home;

      1. Work out what you can afford.
      2. Aim to get a mortgage or decision in principal before booking in viewings so that you know the level of property you can purchase.
      3. Find the ideal property - research online to find properties you wish to view. It is always worth looking at numerous properties so that you can decide on your most important factors.
      4. Get the most out of viewings where possible and take as long as you wish to see everything before making an offer.
      5. Sales and negotiation process.
      6. Conveyancing and legal aspects - choose wisely, always ask one of our team for recommendations.
      7. Prepare for moving day - be as organised as possible and get everything ready and packed up in time so that you can get everything into the property and unpacked in no time. Again, please do not hesitate to contact our team with removal recommendations.

      We aim to make the process as simple as possible and have so much local knowledge to impart, please do not hesitate to ask us however small you may think. We are always available to sit down in the office or on the phone to help you get moving as hastily as possible.
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    Additional Services ............
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      Surveys & Homebuyers Reports

      We have a team of fully qualified Chartered Surveyors and RICS Registered Valuers offering a range of Valuation and Survey services across a variety of property types.

      Further details of our Valuation and Survey products are listed below, but if you have any specific requests for unusual property valuations, then please contact us to discuss further with one of our highly experienced Chartered Surveyors.

      We can provide:-

      • RICS Homebuyers Survey (Level 2 Homebuyers Survey).
      • Help to Buy Wales Valuations.  
      • Residential Valuations.  
      • Commercial Valuations.  
      • Agricultural Valuations.  
      • Building Surveys.  
      • Medical Centre & Surgery Valuations.
      Should you wish to make contact please call our team on: 02920 614411.

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      Rural 

      With our longstanding and extensive knowledge of the rural property market in South Wales, we are well placed to provide specialist advice on farms, smallholdings, equestrian property and rural land. As well as the sale and letting of rural properties.

      We also offer the following related services:-

      • Landlord and Tenant Matters.  
      • Compensation Claims.  
      • Digital Mapping.  
      • Rural Planning and Diversification.  
      • Renewable Energy Opportunities.  
      • Rural Property and Valuation.  
      • Telecommunications - including rent reviews and lease renewals.  
      • Compulsory Purchase advice.  
      • Easements, wayleaves and utility claims.
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      Commercial 

      With our longstanding and extensive knowledge of the Commercial property market in South Wales, we are well placed to provide specialist advice on all aspects of residential, commercial, medical and agricultural property:

      We also offer the following related services:-

      • Strategic Investment advice.  
      • Advice on Residential and Commercial development.  
      • Rent Reviews and Lease renewals.  
      • Landlord and Tenant matters.  
      • Property investment and management.  
      • Valuation Reports for all purposes.
      • Property Management.  
      • Compulsory Purchase and Compensation.  
      • Promotion of land with development potential.  
      • Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way.  
      • Telecommunications masts.  
      • Development clawback and restrictive covenants.  
      • Wind turbines and Solar Energy schemes.

      If you have any of the above or any additional property related issues, please call our commercial team.


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    Experienced and Friendly Team 
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      Our services are provided by people who combine entrepreneurial spirit, integrity and a commitment to providing the highest standards of client care.

      We approach property agency in a practical manner and endeavour to understand our clients' specific needs whilst striving to deliver the highest possible sale price in a realistic time-frame.

      Our team will give you focused professional advice and provide an exceptional level of client service to make your move as stress free as possible. We consider our greatest strength at Harris & Birt to be our team.


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      Richard Harris MRICS  - Director
      02920 614411
      richard.harris@harrisbirt.co.uk 

      Richard is a Chartered Surveyor having graduated in 1998 from the University of Glamorgan with a First Class Honours Degree in Estate Management. Richard first joined Brinsons in 1999, before spending three years working for the Bermuda branch of Coldwell Banker, a leading U.S. property firm, as a valuation and property management surveyor. Richard returned to Brinsons in 2006 as a Director. In April 2020 he split his Brinsons partnership and now owns and manages Harris & Birt.
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      David Lakin AssocRICS - Director
      02920 614411
      david.lakin@harrisbirt.co.uk 

      David attended Swansea University where he studied a BA in Business Management achieving a 2:1 degree. After graduating in May 2013, he joined Brinsons in Caerphilly as a Residential Sales Negotiator quickly progressing to become Manager at our Cardiff office before being appointed as Residential Sales & Lettings Manager and more recently Director. Born and brought up in the locality, David offers extensive local knowledge and property expertise to homeowners throughout the Vale of Glamorgan. David is an associate member of the RICS and Rent Smart Wales accredited. In his spare time he is a keen sportsman and enjoys rugby, as well being a member at Wenvoe Castle Golf Club.
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      Tommy Williams - Head of Sales
      02920 614411
      tommy.williams@harrisbirt.co.uk

      Tommy joined the residential team in August 2023, having 10 years of experience in the property industry and has worked across Bristol, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Tommy will implement his knowledge and experience to continue meeting our customer service experience to the highest of standards. Tommy is a fluent Welsh speaker, and in his spare time, he likes interior design, keeping healthy and walking the Vale of Glamorgan coastline.
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      Martine Harris -  head of Lettings
      02920 614411
      martine.harris@harrisbirt.co.uk

      Martine joined our team in November 2021, having worked in the Lettings industry for 20 years and is looking to strengthen and further develop our department. Martine qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2008 after following the residential property pathway obtaining her RICS membership and awarded Fellowship to ARLA the same year. Martine is Rent Smart Wales accredited. In her spare time Martine enjoys reading, walking her dogs and spending time with family and friends.
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      Bethan Roberts  -  Sales Negotiator 
      02920 614411
      bethan.roberts@harrisbirt.co.uk

      Bethan joined our Residential Sales team in September 2021 and in November 2022 was promoted to a Sales Negotiator in our Cardiff branch. Bethan completed her education in Neath, Port Talbot before moving to Llantwit Major in 2016 and brings with her a wealth of administration and customer support experience. With her farming family connections it has helped her to gain more knowledge and understanding of the locality.
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      The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Harris & Birt, Cardiff. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Harris & Birt, Cardiff. Where properties are displayed on a page, this comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove Group Limited who operate the website Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. These property advertisements do not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Harris & Birt, Cardiff. Please contact the agent directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland and if you have any query over the content.

      *Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

      Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

      Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Harris & Birt, Cardiff on +442920614411.


      Welcome to Harris & Birt, Cardiff

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      Find Us

      Branch address

      359 Caerphilly Road,
      Rhiwbina,
      Cardiff,
      CF14 4QF

      Get in touch

      Buying: 029 22715221  Local call rate
      Letting: 029 22715105  Local call rate

      Disclaimer

      The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Harris & Birt, Cardiff. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Harris & Birt, Cardiff. Where properties are displayed on a page, this comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove Group Limited who operate the website Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. These property advertisements do not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Harris & Birt, Cardiff. Please contact the agent directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland and if you have any query over the content.

      *Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

      Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

      Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Harris & Birt, Cardiff on +442920614411.