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JW Wood sponsor roundabouts
Through a recent opportunity presented by Durham County Council we were delighted to secure advertising at Sainsbury's roundabout in Durham.
Market updates
Pension Reforms may Affect Demand for Property
Annuities Changes will allow individuals to take charge of their pensions over the next year, as new rules are implemented enabling retirees to create their own pension income.
Local news
Maths graduate launches fashion boutique in Durham
We approached a number of estates agents at the start of 2012 and were contacted by Jeff Seed at JW Wood's who said that they had a shop available in Langley Moor,“ said Katie
Market updates
Demand for property soars as sales stock diminishes
The sales market recovery is stuttering due to a serious shortage of property. According to the latest research from the National Association of Estate Agents house hunter numbers are at their highest for almost seven years but stocks are at a six year low.
Market updates
Residential sales report from our Residential Managing Director – Geoff Graham
2013 didn’t get off to a very good start which considering the appalling weather is of little surprise. In the first quarter, our number of sales agreed was virtually identical to the same period of 2012.
Market updates
Mortgage update from the Mortgage Advice Bureau as demand for mortgages increases in the UK
There has been a surge in demand for mortgages in the UK, according to data from a Bank of England survey. Numbers rose at the fastest rate in six years in the final quarter of 2013, after being boosted by the government's Help to Buy scheme.
JW Wood news
Property Auctions Update
We are pleased to announce that our partners, the Agents Property Auction, have retained their position as Number 1 Auctioneer in the North East
JW Wood news
JW Wood celebrate 10 years of occupying their expanded Durham Office
On the 16th January 2003 JW Wood were very proud to invite guests to the opening of their new look Durham Office with its greatly increased size. The extension converted our previously narrow building into the imposing three storey head office that it is today.
JW Wood news
Meet the team - Sue Stephenson (Bishop Auckland Branch Manager)
My career in the property market began more than two decades ago, selling houses in the New Build sector, where I worked for two of the country’s biggest house builders. I came into Estate Agency in 2000 and immediately relished the different challenges this profession offers. I love being able to talk with clients, finding out what their plans are and then helping those plans materialise.
Home and moving
A New Year’s resolution that may add value to your property
With New Year’s resolutions in full swing (or falling completely by the wayside in my case), we take a look at the most popular house-related New Year’s resolution and its potential impact on the value of a property...home improvement.
Market updates
Britons more optimistic on economy, survey suggests
The number of British people who are optimistic about the economy has trebled since 2012, a survey suggests.
Market updates
The North sees fastest growth in any region
Companies in the North of England are now growing at the fastest pace seen in any UK region, one of the country’s leading business figures has said, in a sign that the economic recovery is broadening.