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JW Wood attending Estate Agency Conference in Central London
Durham’s J W Wood has announced today that they will be attending the Annual Relocation Agent Network Conference on Friday 16 November. Held this year at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, London, the event is a national conference of Relocation Agent Network members, who are all independent estate agents across England, Scotland and Wales. The 2012 Annual Conference will include a trade exhibition and glittering evening Awards Dinner.
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Barry Sexton with his horse Piri and Jeff Seed from J W Wood Estate Agents at the stables
A keen horse rider has taken up the reins of a new job at one of the region’s most popular estate agents. J W Wood Estate Agent in Durham have strengthened the Professional Survey and Valuation team with the appointment of a highly experienced chartered surveyor and valuer to help fulfil the needs of their client base.
Market updates
Stable market in September but sales expectations improve
The RICS September 2012 Housing Market Survey highlights, at the national level, a broadly flat picture for both prices and transactions during the month. Expectations of price falls have become slightly less widespread, while there was a marked pick up in sales expectations.
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Richard Rafique newly appointed Commercial Director at J W Woods Estate Agents Durham
A property expert and skilled golfer is driving his way to a brighter future. Richard Rafique has just been appointed commercial director at J W Wood Estate Agent in Durham. The 28-year-old chartered surveyor graduated from Northumbria University with a BSc (Hons) in Estate Management. Richard, of Killingworth, said: “I am delighted to be given this opportunity. I have always had a passion for property from a young age and this really is my dream job.
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Hammering out property sales!
A leading North-East estate agent has been racking up sales since joining forces with an auctioneers in an attempt to get the housing market moving.
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Time to make your own home news
Confused? Don't be - just stop watcing the news, says Keith Johnson, chairman of leading estate agent JW Wood.
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A Quartet of Property Managers
A quartet of property experts are heading for the top as they progress through major professional qualifications.
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Old(er) Buyers Overtake First Timers
A recent survey taken by Home Sale Network amongst its member estate agents has found a shift in the type of buyer entering the market today, compared to 10 years ago. In 2002, the majority (48%) of survey respondents said that the homebuyer population was mostly made up of young buyers entering the market for the very first time, but 10 years on, this figure has dropped to just 1% of respondents indicating so.
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Bridging the Gap
Countless buyers are bridging the gap as they trade up to their dreams homes, according to leading estate agent JW Wood. Stability in the market, low interest rates and a return to realistic pricing are seeing buyers benefit when they opt to upgrade to a better house.
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Sponsored walk at JW Wood Estate Agent in Consett
Rachel Elliot getting ready for the sponsored walk at JW Wood Estate Agent in Consett
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Survey shows agent’s booming sales
Business is booming for a leading estate agent, with completed sales up more than a third compared to the same period last year. JW Wood staff in Durham are celebrating the 34 per cent rise in completions compared to the same five-month period in 2011.
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Is your property in demand?
A recent survey has revealed the most popular property types currently available in the UK. Conducted by estate agency organisation, Home Sale Network amongst its members, the survey found that two and three bedroom houses topped the list.