January 2020
January has seen a flurry of activity throughout all of our offices, a large number of viewings arranged, houses selling and the valuers across the company.
What is happening post election?
There have been 1.3 million new buyer enquiries in the month since the election.
Quick-sale agents’ tactics exposed
A BBC Radio probe into quick-sale firms claims some of them can lose sellers many thousands of pounds.
Land & New Homes in 2020
So, the new year has arrived, and with it, it seems comes confidence in the market from every aspect that I can see.
The housing market over the past 10 years
A new decade has begun, an ideal time to look back at the housing market over the past 10 years.
Hospice unveils first clothing bank with thanks to local businesses
St Cuthbert’s Hospice has opened its first ever clothing bank in a bid to generate more donations.
Buy for Uni mortgages – education pays
Across the UK there are just over 2.3 million students in higher education studying on a mix of undergraduate, postgraduate, full-time and part-time.
Why JW Wood should be your first choice for renting
Nearly eight in every ten renters have experienced a problem renting, according to the HomeOwners Alliance 7th annual Homeowner survey, polled by YouGov.
Strong Growth In Lifetime Mortgages
Older homeowners are increasingly accessing wealth from their properties through equity release.
Will the new Prime Minister reform stamp duty?
Among other factors (policy and economic performance being key), changes to taxation in the form of stamp duty land tax at point of sale can have a big impact on the level of activity in the UK housing market.
When is the best time to let your property in Durham City?
The letting market in Durham City, is extremely active throughout the year.
Do First Impressions Count?
‘You only get one chance at a first impression’. We’ve all heard this line before, maybe even said it ourselves.
