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Brighter Future for Poverty-Stricken African Children
Keith Johnson, chairman of leading estate agent JW Wood and trustee of the Kwagala Trust, has just returned from Africa where he has been checking on progress work for a new home. He said: “Having set this in motion last year and organised the plans for the house, to actually be there and see it rise up out of the ground was just incredible.\
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Children Say Thank You to North-East Fundraisers
Abandoned and orphaned children are been given a home, love and a chance to fulfil their potential thanks to the efforts of North-East fundraisers. Keith Johnson, the chairman of leading estate agents JW Wood, is about to embark on an eight day trip to Uganda to oversee the completion of a house and home for eight children whose lives have been blighted by poverty.
Market updates
Now’s a great time to trade up
According to leading estate agent JW Wood, countless buyers are bridging the gap as they trade up to their dreams homes. 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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Celebrations at Durham Office
A leading estate agent has been celebrating after recording one of the best years since the recession took hold in 2007. J W Wood, in Old Elvet, Durham, maintained its consistent lead in the area by selling almost double the number of properties compared with its nearest rival in the DH1 postcode area, according to a survey of property websites.
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A young trainee has grasped the first rung of the property ladder
A young trainee has grasped the first rung of the property ladder to build a career in estate agency. Lucy Davidson has secured a position as an apprentice with J W Wood joining their Consett team to learn the intricacies of the estate agency business while developing her skills in a thriving branch.
Local news
Glass artist hopes to shine in Durham gallery
JW Wood Director Andrew Wright said: “We like to assist local people and companies where we can and we were delighted to conclude this transaction”.
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Building towards her dream job
A young apprentice is building a firm foundation for her dream job as she takes her first steps on the property ladder. JW Wood in Chester-le-Street has recently recruited Hannah Murphy as a young apprentice to train and gain experience in its fast-moving estate agency.
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Agent remains the leader of the pack
A Durham estate agent that's bucking the trend for property sales is pledging to hold on to its number one position into 2012. News of a sluggish property market seems to have bypassed city agency JW Wood, which has outperformed its competitors for the last three years from its office in Old Elvet. According to a survey of property websites, the company has maintained its consistent lead, selling almost double the number of properties compared to its nearest rival in the DH1 postcode area.
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Record November Sales At JW Wood Durham
November has finished in record style at JWW Durham branch. This is the best November on record with 32 sales agreed worth 5.6 million pounds. Sale prices ranged from £58,000 to over £700,000 proving yet again we handle properties in every price range. This is almost double that of last November and quite an achievement to beat figures of the peak of the housing market in 2004/5/6.
Selling
Double your chances of selling with JW Wood
Based on an independent survey of property websites undertaken by Vizzihome, the independent industry market research provider JW Wood have sold almost double the number of properties than their closest competitor. Sell your home with JW Wood and vastly improve your chances of selling!