Estate agents in DH

Ben Charles offers a complete and competitively priced property service. We are proud of our customer service delivery and fresh, positive attitude.

 We are a modern and forward thinking business that has not lost site of the importance of core values. Honesty, integrity and trust are very important to us in our everyday dealings with our customers.

The process of buying, selling, renting and letting can be very stressful. Our role is to make certain that we do everything within our power to make the experience as enjoyable as possible.

Moving is a busy and exciting time and we're here to make sure the experience goes as smoothly as possible by giving you all the help you need under one roof.

The company has always used computer and internet technology, but the company's biggest strength is the genuinely warm, friendly and professional approach that we offer all of our clients.

We are about delivering a remarkable 5 STAR ESTATE AGENCY SERVICE via a team of amazing property experts - people who are truly passionate about what they do

Dowen Estate Agents was founded in 1982, by Denis Dowen

In 2020 the company was acquired by long term employee's John Nicholson and Trudie Bowes

Over the years the firm has continued to evolve and now has 8 branches along with bespoke Auction Stores, offering coverage of mid North East England from the coast to the A1 corridor

Dowen is a full service estate agency, offering a wide range of property related services

The residential sales department has sold, tens of thousands of properties over the years, in all price ranges

Dowen was a founding member of The Great North Property Auction, which has now exceeded thousands of sales, since inception in 2012

The lettings department has hundreds of homes under management

Private surveys and EPC's are provided to both corporate and private clients, via our panel of independent surveyors

Conveyancing at competitive rates, is offered via a panel of local solicitors

Mortgages can be arranged, via our panel of independent mortgage brokers

We subscribe to the National Associations of Estate Agents and the Ombudsman For Estate Agents and as such abide by the strict code of good estate agency practice, laid down by these organisations

All photography of individual properties on this website and copies of such photography, uploaded by Dowen Estate Agents to commercial websites, remains the intellectual property of Dowen Estate Agents.

Whether buying, selling, or letting we have over 40 years' experience in the property market and our dedicated teams offer an extensive range of property services and using expert local and marketplace knowledge we provide a high-quality customer focused service to meet your requirements. George F. White has offices across Northern England our teams have a detailed knowledge of the region and a proven track record in selling and letting properties. Both our sales and rental properties are promoted on national property portals and UK Land & Farms as well as our own website. RICS accredited and appointed members of the Guild of Property Professionals we work within guidelines of the National Association of Estate Agents, Association of Residential Letting Agents to ensure we ensure that all transactions are compliant with the latest legislation. In addition, our teams are backed by a range of qualified surveyors, town planners, and architects who are able to provide extensive advice on a broad spectrum of services. For all enquiries please call 0333 920 2220.

WITH HEGARTYS ESTATE AGENTS, YOU GET THE BENEFIT OF:

FREE Market appraisals

Experience staff providing friendly, helpful and professional advice

Latest software technology including Internet advertising, SMS Text messaging and email updates

Proactive selling techniques

High quality photography, floor plans and maps

Competitive fees

Your search for a new home starts here with a wide selection of property and other useful information and links. For further information and help don't hesitate to contact us.

Company values

We have 5 company values, Customer service excellence, integrity, passion, accountability and consistence and with that in mind everything we do is reflected in these values, we pride ourselves on being held to the highest of standards each and every time. Does your letting agent have any values?

Training and Development

You wouldn't trust your most valuable asset with an untrained person would you? Well we wouldn't and that's why EVERY employee at Hegarty's is trained to ARLA standards, our MD John Paul is the ARLA North East rep. Training and development of staff is of the upmost importance when looking after property as it can be a legal minefield. We are a procedural driven company and have robust and impressive policies that all are staff are trained to follow. This ensures you get the same consistent high quality service each and every time, we are however flexible to adapt to any situation should it arise. Does your letting agent have systems or is it just winging it? Always ask your letting agent what training they provide their employees?

Comprehensive Marketing

People can only rent your property if they know it's available and that is why marketing is key to letting your property. We advertise on EVERY major property portal, with enhanced listings. 90% of tenants start search on the internet when they want a property and that's why we invest so much time and money into our internet marketing with our SEO and bespoke website. We also have striking "To Let" boards and high street presence with gives us maximum exposure to potential tenants. Hegartys Sales & Lettings is one of the North East's most recognisable brands attracting hundreds of tenants every month. Does your current agent invest in this level of internet marketing or do they rely on cheaper and less effective forms of advertising?

Accurate valuations

We complete dozens of valuations every month giving us intimate knowledge of property prices in your area. It takes skill and expertise as well as good local knowledge to deliver an accurate valuation and with our experience you can rest assured Hegartys Sales & Lettings can provide this.

We offer a comprehensive range of services suited to the varying needs of landlords which can be discussed during your rental valuation. Each of our clients benefit from the wealth of expertise within Hegartys Sales & Lettings.

Award winning

We have won the best agent in the North for the last 3 years at the Sunday Times letting agent of the year awards and in 2014 won the best overall agent in the UK. The first time this prestigious award had been outside of London. We also won the best training and development in the UK in 2014 proving that we place employee development at the forefront of everything we do. We also have Investors in People GOLD accreditation and are the first and only letting agent to gain this accreditation on our very first attempt. Our MD John Paul also received the Sunday Times outstanding contribution to lettings award, which goes to prove the commitment we have as a company to the industry.

Protection of client funds

We not only have client accounts but we have fidelity insurance which means complete protection for all your funds, giving you complete piece of mind that no matter what circumstance may arise your money is safe and secure. Does your letting agent provide you with this same level of security?

Hegartys Sales & Lettings estate agents Limited is part of the Propertymark Client Money Protection scheme, ref. nr C0131763, see our website for full details

Network across the North East

As we are part of the Castledene Group, we have access to experts in various fields of property such as LHA, HMO, block management and commercial, couple this with the geographical spread of our other branches and we truly can cover all the North East and any type of property. This makes us unique in that many say they can cover the North East but we most certainly can and do it effectively.

We are members of the Property Ombudsman, which offers a complaints and redress scheme for clients. Tenant and Landlord fees can be found on our website, in the tenant and landlord fees section.

WITH HEGARTYS ESTATE AGENTS, YOU GET THE BENEFIT OF:

FREE Market appraisals

Experience staff providing friendly, helpful and professional advice

Latest software technology including Internet advertising, SMS Text messaging and email updates

Proactive selling techniques

High quality photography, floor plans and maps

Competitive fees

Your search for a new home starts here with a wide selection of property and other useful information and links. For further information and help don't hesitate to contact us.

Company values

We have 5 company values, Customer service excellence, integrity, passion, accountability and consistence and with that in mind everything we do is reflected in these values, we pride ourselves on being held to the highest of standards each and every time. Does your letting agent have any values?

Training and Development

You wouldn't trust your most valuable asset with an untrained person would you? Well we wouldn't and that's why EVERY employee at Hegarty's is trained to ARLA standards, our MD John Paul is the ARLA North East rep. Training and development of staff is of the upmost importance when looking after property as it can be a legal minefield. We are a procedural driven company and have robust and impressive policies that all are staff are trained to follow. This ensures you get the same consistent high quality service each and every time, we are however flexible to adapt to any situation should it arise. Does your letting agent have systems or is it just winging it? Always ask your letting agent what training they provide their employees?

Comprehensive Marketing

People can only rent your property if they know it's available and that is why marketing is key to letting your property. We advertise on EVERY major property portal, with enhanced listings. 90% of tenants start search on the internet when they want a property and that's why we invest so much time and money into our internet marketing with our SEO and bespoke website. We also have striking "To Let" boards and high street presence with gives us maximum exposure to potential tenants. Hegartys Sales & Lettings is one of the North East's most recognisable brands attracting hundreds of tenants every month. Does your current agent invest in this level of internet marketing or do they rely on cheaper and less effective forms of advertising?

Accurate valuations

We complete dozens of valuations every month giving us intimate knowledge of property prices in your area. It takes skill and expertise as well as good local knowledge to deliver an accurate valuation and with our experience you can rest assured Hegartys Sales & Lettings can provide this.

We offer a comprehensive range of services suited to the varying needs of landlords which can be discussed during your rental valuation. Each of our clients benefit from the wealth of expertise within Hegartys Sales & Lettings.

Award winning

We have won the best agent in the North for the last 3 years at the Sunday Times letting agent of the year awards and in 2014 won the best overall agent in the UK. The first time this prestigious award had been outside of London. We also won the best training and development in the UK in 2014 proving that we place employee development at the forefront of everything we do. We also have Investors in People GOLD accreditation and are the first and only letting agent to gain this accreditation on our very first attempt. Our MD John Paul also received the Sunday Times outstanding contribution to lettings award, which goes to prove the commitment we have as a company to the industry.

Protection of client funds

We not only have client accounts but we have fidelity insurance which means complete protection for all your funds, giving you complete piece of mind that no matter what circumstance may arise your money is safe and secure. Does your letting agent provide you with this same level of security?

Hegartys Sales & Lettings estate agents Limited is part of the Propertymark Client Money Protection scheme, ref. nr C0131763, see our website for full details

Network across the North East

As we are part of the Castledene Group, we have access to experts in various fields of property such as LHA, HMO, block management and commercial, couple this with the geographical spread of our other branches and we truly can cover all the North East and any type of property. This makes us unique in that many say they can cover the North East but we most certainly can and do it effectively.

We are members of the Property Ombudsman, which offers a complaints and redress scheme for clients. Tenant and Landlord fees can be found on our website, in the tenant and landlord fees section.

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Welcome to JW Wood Estate Agents, your trusted partner in the North East property market. With over a century of experience, JW Wood is renowned for delivering exceptional property services, including residential sales, lettings, and property management. Our dedicated team of local experts is committed to providing personalised, professional, and efficient solutions to meet all your property needs. Whether you're buying, selling, renting, or investing, discover why JW Wood Estate Agents is the go-to choice for property services in Chester le Street.

We are committed to innovation, using modern technology, backed by professional, highly trained and motivated staff, to provide the very best service.

All new clients who instruct us will benefit from our popular no sale, no fee policy (*minimum terms apply). We offer a full suite of advanced property tools to allow you to market your property for free. These include professional photography, video tours, floor plans and comprehenensive social media coverage

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3 Front Street, Chester le Street, DH3 3BQ

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0191 3887245

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