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London & Country Estate Agents


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INTRODUCTIONThank you for asking John D Wood & Co. to advise on your

forthcoming sale or rental and we look forward to acting on

your behalf.

For over 130 years we have specialised in residential property

in London and the south of England.

Our highly professional and well trained staff have a thorough

understanding of the property market in their local area and

have a track record of success in marketing property at a

national and international level, achieving the best results.

This brochure is designed to tell you a little more about us

and how we will handle the sale or rental of your property.


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JOHN D WHO ?John Daniel Wood founded the company in

London in 1872 at the age of 23. The rst

premises were in Mount Street, Mayfair

opposite the Connaught Hotel.

He developed his practice with considerable

success around the turn of the Century and

after the First World War the company

regularly took instructions on major houses and country

estates. Properties were advertised over the entire back page

of The Times and in Country Life magazine. This era includedthe sale of Dorchester House, Park Lane (now the Dorchester

Hotel), Leeds Castle in Kent and Parham Park in Sussex.

In 1930 the company moved headquarters to Berkeley Square

where the rm remained until the late 1980s. Commercial and

development work became a signicant part of the companys

business in the 1950s and 1960s followed by an important

step in the central London residential eld when the Chelsea

Green sales ofce opened in 1966. Further growth in London

strongly conrmed the company as a major force in residential

sales and lettings and resulted in a network of ofces across

London and the south of England.

In 1982 the commercial side of the company separated and in

1986 the Residential and Agricultural arm was oated on the

London Stock Exchange. Further growth proved attractive

to investors and in 1997 the listed company was acquired

by Countrywide Assured Group plc, the UKs largest estate

agency group.

Today John D Wood & Co. has fourteen London ofces, six

country ofces and associated ofces throughout the south

of England. Our range of services include residential sales

and lettings in London and the country; land and new homes

advice; agricultural sales, acquisitions and estate management;valuations for all purposes; a full surveying service and advice

on leasehold enfranchisement and freehold acquisition.

Then

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LONDON & COUNTRY PROPeRTY SeLeCTiON

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NATURAL LEADERSAlthough John D Wood & Co. has a traditional image, it has

always taken the initiative and remains at the forefront of the

industry.

Directors of the company played a leading role in the creation

of two important agency movements: CLEA, the organisation

of Central London Estate Agents, and ARLA, the body which

regulates the countrys principal lettings agents.

We also co-developed the market-leading estate agency

software system now used extensively throughout the UK.

We were the rst estate agent to establish a computer

network linking all ofces in 1980 and one of the rst to

launch a property search website in 1995.

Our in-house advertising production department was

established when it was still uncommon and we created an

in-house Press Ofce to generate regular editorial comment.

The innovation continues - we design and publish our

own regular property magazine; our ground-breaking

Sales Service & Interior Consultancy department has been

assisting clients for ten years and we have just launched the

fth version of our website designed for compatibility withsocial media.

Our smart and distinctive ofce faades are easily recognised


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PEOPLE, NOT PROPERTYAnyone who works for John D Wood & Co. has to full a

number of important criteria. In recruiting staff we only

accept the very best because for us to be successful we

must differentiate ourselves from the competition. We

therefore have to recruit the right calibre of people, people

who understand what we are offering in terms of a long and

successful career and, just as importantly, what you expect

from them.

As a company we adhere to the tried and tested values of

integrity, efciency, courtesy and going the extra mile. Wegive our clients sound advice, putting your interests rst and

earning your trust, even if it means we do not earn a fee.

Coupled with this we are at the forefront of technology,

presenting your property to the widest possible audience, in

print and online, to attract the best buyers and tenants.

Good estate agency is an art as well as a science and to be

successful we must be able to accurately value your property

and have the style and air to negotiate a successful conclusion

on your behalf. When dealing with higher value properties it

is essential our negotiators and managers have experience, as

they will be guiding and advising you on what will be a majornancial decision.

The average age of our employees is 38 and many of our staff

have been with us for a considerable number of years. Long

service awards are regularly presented recognising service

ranging from 10 to 35 years.

Our people are our strength


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SOUND ADVICEAdvising you on the sale or rental of your property is something

we take very seriously. Having made a full inspection we will

write to you reporting on the property, the market and timing.

This will include comments on marketability, current demand,

comparable transactions and a suggested price.

Accurate pricing is vital as todays buyers and tenants have

access to so much information online for comparative

purposes. As no two properties are the same it is essential

that an element of wisdom is added into the appraisal

process. There is a new breed of residential agent who valuesby oor area only. This is dangerous as it ignores the other

vital ingredients of an appraisal an experienced agent will

incorporate such as location, condition, volume, aspect and

other attributes.

A full appreciation of the property will be made and then

compared with similar properties which have recently been

sold or let.

We will discuss all these aspects with you in greater detail

and explain how we arrive at our suggested guide price

together with agreeing a bespoke marketing strategy tailored

specically to your needs.


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interior consultantsOur complimentary interior consultancy service is available

if necessary and has proved indispensable in assisting clients

in presenting their property to the market in the most

enticing way.

Our team has considerable experience in taking care of

all the little things that never seem to get done but are so

essential prior to a sale, whether arranging for windows to be

cleaned, minor repairs, organising a professional clean or some

redecoration.

We offer a wide range of additional services to assist

throughout your sale and beyond, including:

Packing, removal and storage of contents

Changing locks

Valuation and auction of chattels

House clearances

Professional cleaning

Transfer of utilities

Home staging including furniture rental

Design advice

Refurbishment

Decoration & Maintenance

Referal to education consultants for all levels of school

Whilst our service is complimentary, suppliers costs are

chargeable and will be agreed with you prior to any work

commencing.


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Preparing to letTo ensure that your property performs properly as an

investment, it is important to present it to the market in the

best possible decorative order. Essentially the higher the rent

you expect, the higher the quality must be. To help with this,

we are pleased to be able to offer all landlords advice on

presenting their property in the best way. The following are

some useful suggestions:

Light/neutral colours are preferable, they make a fresher

impression and have a universal appeal

Choose fabrics and furnishings that are both modern and

able to withstand wear and tear

Easy to maintain paint nishes are preferable to wallpaper.

Good quality curtains or blinds are important in giving a

positive rst impression

Lots of storage space in both kitchens and bedrooms is

essential

Kitchens should be well equipped, ideally with dishwasher,

fridge-freezer, microwave and washer/dryer

Bathrooms must be modern and well-lit, preferably with atiled oor

Properties should be clean. Regular cleaning will improve

presentation

Gardens should be well maintained

Good quality carpets in neutral colours or wood oors are

popular with tenants

If you are renting your property furnished, high quality

modern furniture is required, cast-off furniture and second

hand ttings are not acceptable


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LESS PAPER, MORE WORKSuccessive Governments have introduced increasing levels of

legislation affecting estate agency and property transactions

ranging from the Estate Agents Act 1979, the Property

Misdescriptions Act 1991, the Housing Acts 1988 & 2004, the

Landlord & Tenant Act 1987, Energy Performance Certicates,

Money Laundering Regulations, Gas Safety Regulations and

more. We monitor and implement this legislation as necessary

and ensure our staff are fully conversant with all aspects.

Whilst we try and keep our paperwork to the absolute

minimum so we can concentrate on selling or letting yourproperty, there is a lot of information we are legally obliged

to provide to you. Our separate Fees and Terms of Business

document covers all the relevant points, which we will be

happy to talk you through if required.

Legal Preparation

When selling we recommend your solicitor is instructed to

obtain the title deeds and copies of any relevant planning

consents, draw up a draft contract and prepare replies to

standard enquiries to coincide with the launch of the property

to the sales market. Once a suitable buyer is identied therewill then be no unnecessary delay in exchanging contracts.

Energy Perormance Certifcate (EPC)

Legislation requires an EPC for the property to be

commissioned prior to the property being offered for sale or

to be available for potential tenants to view. We are able to

help you source an EPC, which must be attached to all printed

or online property particulars.

For a more detailed explanation of legislation applying to

letting your proper ty, please see our Landlords Responsibilities

and the Law leaet.


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MARKETING MATTERSThis is our specialist subject which we have developed and

honed since the inception of the company. There is an awful

lot of hot air spoken about marketing: a Google search on the

word will deliver 483 million results. We keep it simple we

market your property in the most effective and efcient way

through proven channels to attract the best buyer or tenant.

Having been estate agents for over 130 years we are often

the rst por t of call when people start their property search.

Over 75% of our enquiries now come from the key websites

on which we advertise, ensuring 24 hour worldwide coveragefor your property.

The table below shows a recent snapshot of visitors to our

website over a one month period.

United Kingdom 72,527

United States 1,456

France 610

Germany 489

Italy 486

Australia 385

Spain 301

Hong Kong 291

Switzerland 280

Ireland 249

Canada 225

UAE 210

Singapore 196

South Africa 167

Netherlands 165

Sweden 144

Greece 139

Belgium 110

New Zealand 109

Malaysia 109

Portugal 105

Russia 103

Source: John D Wood & Co. (Google Analytics) February 2011


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MARKETING COLlATERALPhotographs and Brochure

Upon receipt of your instructions, detailed particulars will be

prepared immediately. We will co-ordinate our photographer

and oorplanners to arrange a convenient time to visit your

property to draw up a set of particulars.

Print Advertising

We publish a regular property magazine which is delivered

to 100,000 London households and a Surrey version with adistribution of 20,000. We will also propose advertising your

property in the most suitable magazines and newspapers,

dependent on the property location, including The London

Magazine, The Resident, The Hill, SW, Richmond Magazine,

Elmbridge Magazine, MoveTo, Country Life, Vogue, Tatler, GQ,

House & Garden, The Sunday Times and the Financial Times.

Online Advertising

Your property will be featured on our website. In addition, it

will appear on the key property portals as illustrated opposite.

We invest in Google Adwords to drive more trafc to our

website, provide a Facebook login to our website and regularly

Tweet interesting property information.

All enquiries from these sources are referred directly to the

ofce with which you are dealing, ensuring we have full control

of the interest generated.

Boards & Postcards

If appropriate we will erect a For Sale or To Let board at the

property as these are proven to be an extremely successful

way of generating local interest. In addition, we can send a

postcard to up to 500 neighbouring properties announcingthe sale or rental, which is another effective way of alerting

potential buyers through your neighbours social and business

networks.

Editorial Coverage

We have an in-house Press Ofce which is dedicated to

achieving free editorial coverage in national newspapers,

magazines and online wherever possible; depending on future

features, it may be possible to utilise this to increase market

awareness of your property.

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WEBSITE COVERAGE

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LANDLORDS ServicesAccounts

Our dedicated accounts team is on hand to ensure that once

rent is collected it is remitted to you as soon as possible. We

prepare regular statements of accounts, respond quickly and

efciently to queries, and ensure you are kept updated of any

issues which may arise.

In the unlikely event of your tenant falling into arrears, we act

proactively on your behalf to make sure that the correct legal

process is followed to obtain payment as soon as possible.Whether you are based in the UK or abroad, we can provide

a full tax advisory service by providing you with an income,

disbursement and payments schedule to incorporate into

your UK tax return form.

Management

We offer a comprehensive management service designed

to give you the peace of mind that your property is being

cared for by an experienced team in a professional manner.

You will have a designated point of contact who will handle

the day-to-day maintenance issues that arise, liaise with utilitysuppliers and arrange all the necessary safety reports on your

behalf. We can also organise the payment of outgoings such

as ground rent and service charges at your request. Many

tenants, particularly corporate ones, expect their properties

to be professionally managed, which increases the chances of

the tenant remaining for a greater length of time.

Renewals

We have a specialist renewals department staffed by highly

experienced and trained negotiators. Should you wish

to retain your tenant, we will work hard on your behalf to

negotiate an extension of the lease, in liaison with the local

branch, in order to achieve the best possible rental considering

prevailing market conditions. The longer your tenant stays, the

lower your costs will be and the greater your overall return.

We will also provide advice on current legislation and can

arrange an up-to-date market appraisal for both sales and

lettings at the end of the term to ensure you can make an

informed decision.


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SERVICES AT A GLANCEOur Service Rent Collection Full Management

Comprehensive marketing, with an automatic applicant match,

including relocation agents and corporate contacts. 3 3

Arranging the EPC* 3 3

Introducing a tenant & negotiating terms 3 3

Applying for references 3 3

Preparing documentation including tenancy agreements* 3 3

Digital signing facility 3 3

Client accounting and arrears 3 3

TDS membership 3 3

24 hour login facility for Landlords 3 3

Negotiating renewals 3 3

Arranging the periodic electrical inspection* 3 3

Application for exemption to HM Revenue & Customs 3 3

Client accounting and arrears 3 3

Arranging the inventory and check-in* 3

Transferring utilities 3

Handling insurance claims 3

Routine repairs & maintenance* 3

Payment of invoices 3

Arranging the annual gas safety inspection* 3

Managing the check-out process 3

Deposit reconciliation 3

*Please note additional charges for services and documentation may apply.

You will be liable to pay contractors for any work / inspections carried out.


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MORE TO OFFERWe are able to offer more property related services which

may be of assistance to you now or in the future, including:

Leasehold Enranchisement

Our surveyors are highly experienced in negotiating the

acquisition of extended leases or of freehold interests, under

the relevant enfranchisement legislation. We only act for

leaseholders and have been successfully advising clients since

the original Leasehold Reform Act of 1967.

Valuation and Surveying

Formal valuation reports may be required at many stages

before, during and after ownership of a property. Our

experienced Chartered Surveyors can provide valuations for

loan security, capital gains and inheritance tax, litigation and

matrimonial purposes. We handle negotiations with HM

Revenue & Customs and undertake portfolio valuations.

Country Proessional Department

Specialising in the sale and acquisition of farms and estates

and conducting valuations for all purposes including probate,

marital and security. With many years of experience our team

can advise on all aspects of country property from party walls

to DEFRA grants, mixed use to development potential.

London Country Association

Our London based Country Department works with our

country ofces and co-ordinates with a wider network of

associated agents throughout the south of England enabling

us to assist both buyers and sellers of country property.


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THE DIFFERENCEAt John D Wood & Co. traditional values and a straight-talking

approach go hand in hand with modern technology. That is

why we are different and why our clients trust us.

Thank you or everything you did to achieve the successul sale

o our house. We were impressed with you rom the start and it

has been a real pleasure to work with you.Mr & Mrs N, London SW6

I would recommend you without a doubt.

Mrs M, London SW3

I was very impressed with your proessionalism and the

proactive way you managed the sale rom start to fnish.Mr K, Wimbledon, SW19

Thank you or being so efcient in fnding a respectable tenant

so quickly and or such efcient communication on all matters

related to the rental o our property.Mr S, Surrey

Thank you or all your eorts in achieving a very good result or

us. We are delighted with the outcome and very glad to have

selected John D Wood & Co.Mr C-B, London SW7

John D Wood & Co. have been letting several o my properties

or a number o years and Ive ound they work in the most

proessional manner at all times and resolve any tenant issues.Prof T, Oxford

Thank you or the help and confdence you gave us rom start

to fnish. It was extremely reassuring to eel the increasingly frm

grip you kept on progress.Mr & Mrs L, London W8

Your proessionalism was exceptional. We have no difculty in

recommending John D Wood & Co. and will certainly use you

again in the uture.Mr & Mrs K, London W8


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OFFICE DIRECTORY

LONDON OFFICES

BAERSEA501 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4LW

Sales 020 7228 0174

[email protected]

Lettings 020 7223 8848

[email protected]

BELRAVA48 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PA

Sales & Lettings 020 7824 7900

[email protected]

CELSEA SALES9 Cale Street, SW3 3QS

020 7352 1484

[email protected]

CELSEA LENS

296 Kings Road, SW3 5UG

020 7352 8111

[email protected]

CY & DOCKLANDS

22 Widegate Street, E1 7HP

Lettings 020 7650 1702 [email protected]

FLAM287 New Kings Road, SW6 4RE

Sales 020 7731 4223

[email protected]

Lett ings 020 7371 0123

[email protected]

KENSNON SALES

162 Kensington Church Street, W8 4BN020 7908 1100

[email protected]

KENSNON LENS

10 Portland Road, W11 4LA

020 7727 2233

[email protected]

PRMROSE LL166 Regents Park Road, NW1 8XN

Sales 020 7586 9060

[email protected]

Lettings 020 7586 9882

[email protected]

RCMOND from May 2011

31 Sheen Road,

Richmond, Surrey TW9 1AD

Sales & Lett ings 020 8940 6611

[email protected]

SO KENSNON

125 Gloucester Road, SW7 4TESales 020 7835 0000

[email protected]

Lettings 020 7835 0044

[email protected]

WANDSWOR324 Trinity Road, SW18 3RG

Sales & Lett ings 020 8871 3033

[email protected]

WMBLEDON

5 Church Road, SW19 5DW

Sales 020 8944 7172

[email protected] 020 8946 9447

[email protected]

NEROR CONSLANS140 Kensington Church Street, W8 4BN

020 7908 1564

[email protected]

VALAON & SRVEYN140 Kensington Church Street

London W8 4BN

020 7908 1110

[email protected]

EAD OFFCE140 Kensington Church Street

London W8 4BN

020 7908 1110

[email protected]

COUNTRY OFFICES

CELMSFORD80 - 86 New London Road,

Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0PD

Sales 01245 344222

[email protected]

COBAM

19 High Street, Cobham,Surrey KT11 3DH

Sales & Lett ings 01932 864252

[email protected]

ESER53 High Street, Esher,

Surrey KT10 9RQ

Sales & Lettings 01372 462211

[email protected]

LYMNON53 High Street, Lymington,

Hampshire SO41 9ZB


[email protected]

OxFORD235 Banbury Road, Oxford,

Oxon OX2 7HN

Sales & Lettings 01865 311522

[email protected]

WEYBRDE7 Baker Street, Weybridge,

Surrey KT13 8AF


[email protected]

ARCLRE235 Banbury Road, Oxford,

Oxon OX2 7HN

01865 511215

[email protected]

Associated offices throughout

the south of England.

All enquiries 020 7908 1108


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