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Our chairman Keith Johnson has been awarded his MBE
Our chairman Keith Johnson has been awarded his MBE medal last Thursday at Buckingham Palace by his Royal Highness Prince Charles for ‘Services to the community and to charity in Durham.
Selling
Don’t wait until the spring if you want to sell your home
There is a commonly held belief that it's a waste of time trying to sell a house until the good weather arrives in spring. Nonsense. Spring is when sales go through, but you need to start marketing your home now.
Selling
Sellers Don’t Delay!
The presents have been unwrapped, the Christmas dinner is eaten and the chocolates are being passed round, so what next?… Find a new home for 2016 of course!
JW Wood news
Relocation Agent Network National Conference
The JW Wood team has just returned from yet another informative and entertaining Relocation Agent Network National Conference. The day was packed with best practice ideas and top tips, to help us guide our buying and selling customers here in County Durham.
Local news
Six years on it has become the UK’s largest light festival.
Originally planned as a one-off, the first Lumiere took place in Durham in 2009, but six years on it has become the UK’s largest light festival
JW Wood news
Teamwork and experience is what makes us special
Throughout our network of six office branches we have a total of 39 members of staff who form a dedicated sales team,” says Geoff Graham, pictured, the joint Managing Director of JW Wood.
Market updates
Buying Vs. Renting
According to a recent estate agency survey, buying a property is cheaper than renting one. Conducted by Relocation Agent Network, of which JW Wood is a member, not only is it cheaper to buy, but you could make significant savings too.
Market updates
Let Me Tell You a Single Storey…
"We have seen hundreds of new properties built in the Derwentside area since the turn of the century, particularly in Consett, with several builders recognising the opportunity to develop estates within a 15-mile radius of the regional centres of Durham and Newcastle," says Alex Broadfoot.
Market updates
Autumn gets off to a busy start
As predicted, September has got off to a very busy start at JW Wood, with 500 viewings booked in the first two weeks of the month alone. “A variety of instructions across all of our branches has also brought a flurry of new buyers looking for their dream home,” said Jonathan Wheeler.
Market updates
What are the most popular properties and areas to live in?
Are you selling an in-demand property-type? Are you looking for a home in a sought-after area? According to a recent Relocation Agent Network survey, the type of property and area that buyers are looking for homes has remained largely unchanged when compared to five years ago.
Local news
Official opening for £2.7m library in Billingham
Official opening for £2.7m library in BillinghamOfficial opening for £2.7m library in Billingham. A new library and customer information centre held its official opening yesterday (Thursday, July 30) following a £2.7 million refurbishment.
Local news
County Hall to be bulldozed in bid to bring 6,000 jobs
Durham’s County Hall is set to be bulldozed as regeneration chiefs aim to bring 6,000 private sector jobs to the city by transforming the prime location site into a business park.