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The latest property news for first-time buyers, seasoned investors, landlords and renters and everyone in between.
JW Wood news
A detailed review from one of our vendors
As promised, I would like to send you this acknowledgement of the superb professional, personal, and helpful service you have given me during the sale of my Dad’s property.
Market updates
Market softens following economic and political turmoil
The number of new applicants registering per member branch and the number of viewings per branch has fallen slightly in October when compared with September, while the number of new properties put up for sale also dipped.
Landlords
Student Lettings, What's happening?
Many students are attracted by the modern, purpose-built en-suite rooms and bedsits offered by PBSA, which are generally situated in luxury city centre buildings and often come with on-site amenities, such as a coffee shop, gym and laundry facilities.
Landlords
Shortage sees rental growth accelerate to above 12%
There are now 24% more tenants choosing to extend their lease than in 2019, and the number is 13% up from last year alone.
Market updates
Housing Insight Report
The number of available properties per member branch has risen by 47 per cent since the depths of winter last year but demand has risen by 79 per cent over the same period.
Selling
These new measures could help you as a seller
Did you know that new regulations for the property industry will soon affect sellers?
Home and moving
Which green features do homes with high EPC ratings have?
A recent overview of high-rated homes listed for sale on a popular property portal, found many shared these attributes...
Landlords
There are three key changes for landlords to be aware of
As it currently stands, private landlords must install a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm in all rooms that have a solid fuel-burning appliance, such as a coal fire or wood-burning stove.
Buying
How the government intends to help first-time buyers
In a recent speech, Boris Johnson committed to helping first-time buyers overcome the hurdles faced when securing their first property. As it stands now, the biggest issues first-time buyers face are the strict mortgage lending restrictions, the need for a high deposit, and rising house prices.
Market updates
Has the Durham Property Market Peaked?
Over the last two years, the Durham property market has been a rollercoaster ride of hyperactive demand together with the new sport of getting your offer accepted when you compete with 30 other bidders.
Landlords
Durham Rental Homes Nightmare
Durham needs 165 additional private rented properties per year to keep up with current and future demand from Durham tenants.
Market updates
Durham Homeownership rockets by 896 homes in the last 5 years
With the newspapers full of news about the death of homeownership and the growth in Generation Rent, it must surprise many (as it did with us) that the number of homeowners in Durham has grown