Property shop set to close this month

Berneslai Homes’ Property Shop on Eldon Street in the town centre will shut at the end of August. The homes it showcased will now be advertised in the press and online.

It opened in August 2003 to advertise properties under the Home Choice Scheme. The scheme was set up to advertise a selection of council homes for quick letting on a first come first served basis.

Bob Cartwright, Berneslai Homes Housing Choices Manager, said: “Since the Property Shop opened we have let over 800 properties under the Home Choice Scheme.

“Under the new lettings policy which comes into effect in January 2008, the Home Choice Scheme will come to an end and we will advertise all available council properties on our website and in the local press.”

Housing advice that was offered by the Property Shop will in future be available through Barnsley Connects offices in Athersley, Barnsley town centre, Cudworth, Darton, Dearne, Hoyland, Penistone, Royston or Wombwell. Call 01226 775555 for details.

Prior to closure, the Property Shop will operate on reduced hours. They are: Monday and Friday 9.30am to 4.00pm; and Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30am to 12 noon. The Property Shop will be closed on Thursday and Saturday, call 01226 787333 for information. The Property Shop will close for good at 4pm on Friday August 31.