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JW Wood news
JW Wood are delighted to announce two promotions
JW Wood are pleased to announce the promotions of Chris Clarkson to the position of Director (JW Wood Chester le Street) and Dawn Pirie to Associate Director (JW Wood Lettings).
Buying
The new mortgage rules and you
There is a lot more to buying a home than just affording the solicitor’s costs, removal fees and mortgage repayments. We all know this, but what about other key outgoings? How would you cope if interest rates rose?
Buying
Two open houses this Saturday in Stanley
JW Wood Stanley, are delighted to announce that they will be holding 2 open houses this Saturday the 26th July.
Selling
The Importance of Kerb Appeal
From the moment they arrive at a property, a potential buyer is asking themselves, ‘Could I live here?’ When it comes to buying a house, judging a book by its cover is a phrase that all sellers should be mindful of. Don’t lose the sale before the viewing has even begun!
Selling
Fixing up your home to sell
Preparing your home to sell doesn’t have to cost a lot. Simple quick fixes can boost interest in your home and potentially the price. The Guild of Professional Estate Agents advises us on the little improvements that shouldn’t be forgotten.
Buying
Open Day this Saturday at Tanglewood, North End, Durham City
You are invited to attend an open day being held on the 7th of June between 10.30 am and 11.30 am at 30 North End, Durham.
JW Wood news
Two New Relocation Agent Specialists Qualify At JW Wood
Ann Stobbart and Helen Milner from JW Wood in Durham City is celebrating after becoming an accredited Relocation Agent Specialist. The accreditation was awarded by Relocation Agent Network and is achieved by completing a comprehensive online training programme, The Importance of Service.
Market updates
Durham City striding out in the commercial sector
It may be small in size and population, but the city of Durham is now packing a punch, Simon Beanland, senior director, Investment, GVA, Newcastle.
JW Wood news
JW Wood Celebrates 20 Years of National Connections
JW Wood is celebrating 20 years of national connections this year. The County Durham & Darlington based estate agent is a founding member of Relocation Agent Network, a national network of independent estate agents across England, Scotland and Wales, which is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary.
JW Wood news
JW Wood Girls Run Muddy Mayhem For Charity
Last weekend, four intrepid, brave JW Wood employees took place in this year’s Muddy Mayhem at Hardwick Park. They were part of a 10-man all women team, raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society and Diabetes UK.
JW Wood news
Relocation Agent Specialist Joins JW Wood
Gill Teward from JW Wood in Bishop Auckland is celebrating after becoming an accredited Relocation Agent Specialist. The accreditation was awarded by Relocation Agent Network and is achieved by completing a comprehensive online training programme, The Importance of Service.
Home and moving
New service designed to help fight against property fraud
The Land Registry has launched a new service called Property Alert aimed at anyone who thinks their property could be at risk of fraud.