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The latest property news for first-time buyers, seasoned investors, landlords and renters and everyone in between.
Landlords
Landlords guide to choosing a letting agent
The market for renting out residential property has dramatically expanded in recent years with the strong growth of buy-to-let and the increasing popularity of rental property as a long term investment.
Buying
Hints and tips on becoming a first-time homeowner
Buying your first home can be a nerve racking. You may not have a clue where to start. So here are a few hints and tips on becoming a first-time homeowner.
Home and moving
Running your home comes at a cost
JW Wood have some simple ways to save on your energy bills, ensuring you don't get a nasty surprise when you receive your energy bill!
JW Wood news
JW WOOD WINS THIRD AWARD AT RELOCATION AGENT NETWORK CONFERENCE
County Durham’s leading estate agent JW Wood is delighted to announce that they have won Relocation Agent Network’s prestigious 2017 Best Agent North East Regional Award at the Network’s recent Awards Dinner, which followed the Network’s National Conference and Exhibition.
JW Wood news
JW WOOD SHORTLISTED FOR 2017 BEST AGENT IN NORTH EAST REGION AWARD
Local estate agent JW Wood from County Durham is pleased to announce that they have been shortlisted by Relocation Agent Network, a national network of selected estate agents, for the 2017 Best Agent North East Region Award.
JW Wood news
JW WOOD CELEBRATES BEING PART OF AN AWARD WINNING NETWORK
Estate agency organisation, Relocation Agent Network – of which local estate agent, JW Wood is a member – has been crowned the 2017 Best Estate Agency Supplier.
Local news
Beautiful Durham
Durham the beautiful and picturesque city, which sits on the River Wear, has been a designated World Heritage Site since 1986 and has been home to one of the UK’s best universities since 1832.
Buying
Is location actually key?
A long winding drive, beautiful bay windows and ample space for the family. Great schools, a fashionable town centre and convenient transport links. Sometimes we cant have it all, so what’s more important, the property or location?
Selling
5 things that can effect your homes popularity.
Location to size and decor, these are some insights into what the people deem important when searching for a property.
Market updates
School Holidays Firmly Underway
Rain has certainly not stopped play and the school holidays are now firmly underway, many of you will be heading away for your well-deserved sunshine break here or abroad.
Renting
Make your rental property feel like home
As tenants you are often limited as to what you’re able to do to put your mark on a rental property. But here, are some ideas that you may not have thought of which will help you make your rental property feel like home.
Landlords
‘Top Tips’ on being a good landlord.
JW Wood lettings team have put together some ‘top tips’ on being a good landlord.