V Walkden
I've recently worked with Charlotte at John D Wood & Co, throughout the viewing appointments, Charlotte constantly showed true professionalism and expertise for the local area going above and beyond. Charlotte took time to understand my key points of what I was looking for in a house to ensure the viewings were relevant and efficient use of my time. A true delight to work with and I would recommend Charlotte as an agent to anyone looking for their next property.... Read more
8th Jan 2025 (1 year ago)
K Twiner
Charlotte Moody showed me round a few properties and was friendly, responsive and understanding of my needs as a buyer. Providing guidance when needed.... Read more
Buyer
5th Jan 2025 (1 year ago)
M Finch
It was a pleasure working with John D Wood, specifically Xander and Charlotte Moody. Charlotte was very professional and helped move the sale along to complete on time. I also appreciated the regular updates.... Read more
Seller
15th Nov 2024 (1 year ago)
E Moafy
Very impressed my Charlotte Moody’s professionalism here and supporting me as a buyer. She was honest and transparent throughout. Buying a property can be tricky, and her guidance helped me feel at ease. Great job and thank you Charlotte.... Read more
Buyer
8th Nov 2024 (1 year ago)
R Martin
Charlotte has a great approach to the whole process, she’s honest, level headed and communication is superb. Thank you!... Read more
6th Oct 2024 (1 year ago)
A Bass
Excellent experience in general, so helpful & knowledgable... Read more
12th Aug 2024 (1 year ago)
A Simmonds
Charlotte has been a brilliant agent to work with, always responding quickly to my queries with all the relevant information, and making the process run extremely smoothly and efficiently.... Read more
9th Aug 2024 (1 year ago)
G rawlinson
Holleigh has been an absolute pleasure to work with. She is very responsive and helpful. We felt like she was on our side and helped us get our dream home. She was definitely the most professional estate agent we have dealt with and stood out from the others.... Read more
27th Mar 2024 (1 year ago)
D kearney
I recently sold my flat in SW17 via Holleigh and Xander at John D Wood, Clapham. As an overseas seller (I emigrated to Australia many years ago) and with there being tenants in the property who understandably weren't happy that the property was being sold mid-tenancy, there were several hurdles to overcome. I can't recommend more highly the John D Wood team, who were incredibly helpful, understanding and professional throughout the entire process. If you're looking for representatives who are prepared to go the extra mile to ensure a smooth sale, look no further.... Read more
Seller
1st Nov 2023 (2 years ago)
L Dennis
I have recently sold my flat with JDW Clapham Branch with my main point of contact being the wonderful Holleigh and Xander who made my entire experience incredibly easy and whats more made me feel like i had people fighting my corner. Xander and Holleigh are incredibly knowledgable and whats more just lovely people to deal with. Couldn't recommend more!... Read more
Seller
30th Oct 2023 (2 years ago)
S Holcroft
Simon and the team worked hard to help us find a great place to rent. They always answered any questions we had straight away and the process was easy. They went above and beyond - highly recommend!... Read more
Tenant
20th Oct 2023 (2 years ago)
A O'Leary
Second time I have used JDW lettings for a tenancy of my flat. Ben and Simon took care of everything. They have always provided excellent service, they are readily available, professional and have a fantastic customer service attitude. They take the pain out of being a landlord in London. I really appreciate their professionalism and help. I cannot recommend them highly enough. (and I have experienced a few other letting agents in the area so I am able to do a thorough comparison).... Read more
Landlord
9th Oct 2023 (2 years ago)
I Rivarola
It's impossible to get a viewing scheduled. Submitted forms, sent messages, sent emails. Appalling service.... Read more
3rd Oct 2023 (2 years ago)
C H
We recently worked with Ben German (Lettings Branch Manager) and Simon Franks (lettings Negotiator) to let out our flat going forward in the local area. We found both extremely knowledgeable of the current lettings market and they provided a professional service from the beginning. From launch the flat was only marketed for a week before we received an offer which we accepted. Great work and communication from them both throughout.... Read more
Landlord
1st Oct 2023 (2 years ago)
M Blanksby
We recently worked with Ben German and Simon Franks to let out, and manage our house going forward in the local area. Genuinely nice guys to deal with and both professional and really attentive. Well worth dropping in to see them both if you are thinking of letting or renting in the area.... Read more
Landlord
13th Sep 2023 (2 years ago)
S Watson
I’m glad to have been “forced” to try out John D Wood, having been a loyal but unappreciated customer elsewhere for many years... JDW Abbeyville Road have been nothing short of A1 from first contact, onboarding, marketing, due diligence and communication. Agile, friendly and effective. Thank you Ben, Simon and team. Hoping for a long and effective relationship. ????????????... Read more
Seller
11th Aug 2023 (2 years ago)
J stanton
I wanted to share my experience of my meeting with Simon, my daughter has recently moved into an apartment in Balham and Simon was an absolute pleasure to deal with throughout, very knowledgeable and professional.... Read more
20th Jun 2023 (2 years ago)
M renton
We had the absolute pleasure of meeting Simon Franks yesterday evening for a viewing. He was extremely polite and knowledgeable, by far the most helpful agent we have had dealings with.... Read more
20th Jun 2023 (2 years ago)
S RP
We had the opportunity of doing couple of viewings with Simon Franks and we needed to express what a great estate agent he is! Very knowledgeable, honest, truly interested on the clients needs, attentive and quick response always! If you are looking to find your new property he is the person to call!
Sara and Lewis... Read more
28th Apr 2023 (2 years ago)
M Prova
We are both fully satisfied with the high level of professionalism and empathy that Simon Franks has been showing in helping us throughout the relocation process. Would be happy to recommend him to foreigners willing to relocate to LDN.... Read more
25th Apr 2023 (2 years ago)
S Radia
Fantastic service from Simon Franks at John D Wood in Clapham. Helped us find our dream flat and handled everything exceptionally fast, yet was thorough! Very happy with his service, was always approachable and very friendly :) highly recommend.... Read more
Buyer
18th Apr 2023 (2 years ago)
Tiffany
Simon helped us to find a beautiful home in Battersea! He was extremely professional and really listened to our needs. I’ve been recommending Simon and John D Wood to everyone!... Read more
Buyer
10th Apr 2023 (2 years ago)
N Corbett
We sold our Clapham flat with Kesha & Charley and couldn’t recommend them both more highly - Kesha went above & beyond to make sure the entire process ran smoothly, and was always available for (very sound!) advice & direction. Would definitely work with them again... Read more
Seller
24th Feb 2023 (3 years ago)
S Dickenson
Recently bought a property in Balham and Charley was a great help throughout. Very responsive and made us feel like the top priority in any of the difficulties that arose. Would recommend.... Read more
Buyer
24th Feb 2023 (3 years ago)
J Lambert
We recently sold our flat through John Wood Clapham. We were very impressed by the friendly team work, with a fantastic client focus & service and efficient communication with all parties involved. Kesha & Charley were incredibly helpful with support provided from start to finish, and Xander was instrumental in finding very creative solutions and in closing the deal. Support for the sale was provided at every step of the process (knowledge of the market, prompt feedbacks from visits, suggestions for adjusting the property, even help with providing new furniture, handyman & electrician, and then the key critical steps towards the exchange). Five stars recommendation.... Read more
Seller
11th Feb 2023 (3 years ago)
S Todd
Could not be more pleased with our experience as sellers. Not only were John D Wood Abbeville able to get our place on the market quickly, they were the only agent, out of the 4 we interviewed, that had a strategy specifically for our flat. Charley was professional and her level of communication throughout the whole process was really important to us. She managed both us and our buyers well - and made what could have been a really stressful experience quite easy.... Read more
Seller
3rd Feb 2023 (3 years ago)
E malizi
Kesha is a breath of fresh air! Excellent estate agent that really puts her clients at the forefront of everything, holds a fantastic work ethic and you can tell she works with a smile on her face. Not to mention, Kesha’s happy and comfortable to have difficult conversations when needed (excellent trait) and is just generally a fab person to deal with! The industry needs more Kesha’s.
Thank you!... Read more
22nd Nov 2022 (3 years ago)
D Edwards
Really had a poor experience when recently dealing with this office on Abbeville Road. I called in asking about a property and was dealt with by someone who clearly didn't know anything about the area and even less about the property I enquired about. They then tried to bully me into viewing it and were thoroughly unprofessional from start to finish. I would give them a wide steer if you are considering using them. They fulfill the typical stereotype of an estate agent who knows little but acts like they are experts. Big disappointment.... Read more
10th Nov 2022 (3 years ago)
M Johnston
I used John D Wood in Abbeville to sell my property and both Kesha and Charley were fantastic. Both were friendly, professional and helpful. They are not pushy but respectful. They even helped me to find other services such as cleaning, international movers and mortgage advisor. Five stars.... Read more
Seller
11th Oct 2022 (3 years ago)
K Singh
If you're looking for a house in and around the Clapham area, I would strongly recommend speaking with Charley McOwen at John D Wood. Charley took a real interest in what we were looking for, patiently introduced and arranged viewings on a number of properties, kept us abreast of the market throughout our search process and very delicately managed dealings with all relevant stakeholders. Charley knows the market very well, and is a delight to work with - we would strongly recommend John D Wood and Charley!... Read more
27th Sep 2022 (3 years ago)
D Glasgow-Simmonds
We are first time buyers looking to buy in the Clapham area and had been to a number of property viewings over the course of 7 months. On our first viewing with Charley from JDW we knew from the get go that JDW provided a different, much higher calibre service compared to the other local estate agents we had dealt with. We were deeply impressed with the knowledge Charley had of the property and area, as well as the market more generally. Not only this but JDW has continued to support us throughout the process, from our first viewing to Exchange, they have facilitated the process to ensure both ourselves and the seller got the best result. Charley in particular has been incredibly responsive and has gone the extra mile to get a result for her client and us the buyers. We would recommend JDW to anyone purchasing in the Clapham area.... Read more
Buyer
6th Sep 2022 (3 years ago)
C Diggins
We dealt with Kesha and Charley for the sale of our home and they were both lovely! They were so professional and friendly, really quick at responding and managed to sell our house from the first day of viewings! Would highly recommend... Read more
Seller
5th Aug 2022 (3 years ago)
L Symons
We recently purchased a house listed by John D Wood in Clapham and had the absolute pleasure of working with Charley McOwen. As first time buyers, we had a lot of questions and Charley guided us through the buying process seamlessly. She demonstrated her work ethic and consistently went above and beyond for us (even reading our extremely detailed survey to help us digest the information), arranging additional viewings to measure the space, working with the vendor to secure items to come with the house, and contacting our solicitor to ensure the process moved at a timely pace. She was consistently very reachable, attentive, thorough, and demonstrated a VERY high level of knowledge. We would highly recommended working with her.... Read more
Buyer
29th Jul 2022 (3 years ago)
M Albert
We recently purchased a property in Clapham Old Town marketed by John D Wood Clapham. Kesha Foss-Smith went above and beyond throughout the entire process and we feel lucky to have dealt with her for our first property purchase, which can be a difficult and stressful process at the best of times. We doubt many people, if anyone, would've gone to the lengths she did for us and are very grateful to her. She was wonderful to deal with, responsive, incredibly helpful and supportive all the way. We would definitely work with her if we wanted to market a property in the area and will be recommending her specifically and John D Wood to all.... Read more
Buyer
21st Jul 2022 (3 years ago)
C Mierre

Estate agents generally have a poor reputation amongst us non-estate agents. We don’t quite trust them and don’t like the way they use our first names every time they say something to us. And I have to admit that I’ve felt this way myself – until now.
Because I have had to completely change that opinion having experienced the brilliant, patient and honest support we received when buying a house through John D Wood in Abbeville Road – and in particular from the wonderful branch manager Kesha Foss-Smith, who was so lovely, helpful, useful and friendly that we would have asked her to be godmother to one of our children, had they not already had some.
From the outset, Kesha was a refreshing change. She didn’t sell at us, or call us all the time. She only showed us a couple of houses that, having spoken to us, she thought we would love. And she was perfectly right. We fell in love with one of them as soon as we came through the front door and offered the next day.
Over night, Kesha (and her team of course) proceeded to become so much more than estate agents. She became our effortlessly efficient administrator, legal adviser, trusted source of information and pretty much ‘one of us’. She kept us sane through the long and anxious wait for mortgage approvals and legal documents. She was always there whenever we called. And then when it finally did all go through, she was the first person to congratulate us and even brought a bottle of champagne round, literally brimming with genuine happiness for us. Her smiles were almost as big as our own.
So if you, like me, have rather a negative view of estate agents, I suggest you get yourself over to John D Wood on Abbeville Road. It won’t be long before you’ll be changing your views too.... Read more
Buyer
9th Jul 2022 (3 years ago)
A Nicolini
We recently purchased a property in Abbeville marketed by John D Wood Clapham. Kesha Foss-Smith did an absolutely wonderful job with us. She was incredibly professional, helpful and responsive as well as pleasant to deal with all along the process. We would definitely work with her if we wanted market a property in the area.... Read more
Buyer
7th Jun 2022 (3 years ago)
S Batts
Kesha and the team did a fantastic job in selling our maisonette. They were friendly, efficient and kept us fully up to date on all aspects of the sale at each stage. We would highly recommend them to anyone selling a property in the area.... Read more
Seller
19th May 2022 (3 years ago)
J Rusden
We recently used John D Wood to sell our house in the Abbeville Village. We thought that the team was really excellent and managed to secure our asking price within a very short time frame of marketing the property. We really couldn't have asked for anymore from our estate agent and we can't recommend them enough. If you live in Clapham and want to maximise your sales price then use John D Wood on the Abbeville!... Read more
Seller
30th Mar 2022 (3 years ago)
K Shimomura
Really lovely working with Kesha. Very on top of things and very communicative!... Read more
21st Mar 2022 (3 years ago)
A Grimwade
Imogen was extremely professional and helpful. The quality of service was excellent and I would not hesitate to use John D Wood again.... Read more
11th Jan 2022 (4 years ago)
K Turrell
Kesha and Anna combined professionalism and a hands on commitment to getting the transaction done. They were incredibly helpful and extremely personable and nothing was too much trouble.... Read more
8th Dec 2021 (4 years ago)
J Priest
Absolutely the best agent in Abbeville. I switched to them from another local agent and had offers immediately. Outstanding service from start to finish. I would highly recommend Anna and particularly Kesha who runs a very tight ship.... Read more
Seller
7th Dec 2021 (4 years ago)
M Young
I switched from another estate agent to John D Wood and within 10 days had 2 offers. The service offered was excellent : professionalism, reliability, feed back, positivity, helpfulness and friendliness. The staff went above and beyond their requirements and I can only commend them to anyone wishing to sell their property.... Read more
Seller
24th Nov 2021 (4 years ago)
E Irschick
I had a great experience with John D Wood & Co. while on the hunt for a property to rent in Clapham. Jessica Richards was my point of contact, and she was incredibly friendly and helpful from the get-go! She listened to our requirements and sent through property options that met our needs. She was also really great at following up with us after viewings to get our feedback, which enabled her to tailor her search for us even more effectively. Despite the fact we ended up finding a property through a different agency, I would highly recommend John D Wood & Co. to anyone!... Read more
27th May 2016 (9 years ago)
O Markham
We recently used John D Wood to rent a flat. My housemate and I are exceptionally pleased with the service we received, particularly from our agent Donal Kerr. With his help, we managed to secure the property extremely quickly (around 24 hrs). Unlike some other agents we dealt with (from other firms), Donal was quick to respond, answered the barrage of questions we had, and was very professional throughout the process.
I would highly recommend John D. Wood and Donal to anyone looking to rent in this area. ... Read more
Tenant
11th Apr 2016 (9 years ago)
R Hamilton
I'm not sure what to say about the company overall as there are so many people that I've had to work with but I can say, without trepidation, that my dealings with Jamie-Leigh Harvey have been fantastic, efficient and enjoyable. If you can ask for a specific lettings manager in this area then I recommend asking for her. Thanks for everything Jamie!... Read more
Landlord
7th Apr 2016 (9 years ago)
S Prendergast
I have just sold my flat through John D Wood, with Bethan as my agent. She kept most of the stress to a minimum by dealing with it and letting me know once things were quickly sorted out. She was calm and helpful and built up a good relationship with the extremely nice buyers, which is so important to all concerned. Estate agents are expensive, and you want good value for money and someone who will support you through a sometimes trying process. John D Wood provide just that. Thank you!... Read more
Seller
5th Apr 2016 (9 years ago)
H Franks
John D Wood Clapham were a fantastic help in our purchase of a house. They went out of their way to help us over the easter weekend, and when the pressure was high, both Simon and Bethan were immeasurably, kind, dedicated and communicative. I would have no reservations in recommending them to anyone, and would certainly turn to them if and when I needed an estate agent in the future, though hopefully not too soon! ... Read more
Buyer
4th Apr 2016 (9 years ago)
B 1990
I was dealing with Bethan (in Sales) as a purchaser. Throughout the process Bethan was absolutely spectacular in helping us. She always went further than required and made sure that the sale went through as smoothly as possible. I would recommend Bethan without any hesitation at all. ... Read more
Buyer
2nd Apr 2016 (9 years ago)
N Tosetto
Just amazing.
Me and my partner have been dealing with Ms. Jessica Richards at John Wood - Clapham. She showed us some properties in Clapham area, all the properties were great, she just understood our needs and expectations. She was very focused, organized, positive and helpful. We would recommend John Wood Lettings and we would definitely like to have Jessica as our contact reference again.
Great job, thanks!
Niccolo & Marta... Read more
1st Mar 2016 (10 years ago)
S Matuschka
We had a great experience with John D Wood! House hunting, as 3 girls from Ireland who had just moved to London, was made quite difficult by some other agencies but John D Wood has helped us every step of the way to make it as stress free as possible! Our main point of contact, Donal, was absolutely amazing and has answered and helped with all our queries so efficiently. He has worked around our schedules perfectly and has been very patient with our many requests. I would highly recommend John D Wood and especially Donal Kerr as an Estate Agent to find a home with!... Read more
Tenant
7th Aug 2015 (10 years ago)
E Waugh
I have been really impressed by everyone at John D Wood, it has made the move easy as everyone has been so helpful. We had quite a tight time scale and budget which was making our search quite difficult, but Jessica Richards was really friendly and personable. We had been dealing with quite a few letting agents and because of the time crunch some had not been overly helpful. There was no pressure with John D Wood and they seemed interested in our needs rather than trying to move property. When we found our flat all the paperwork was completed with ease, Dale Wilson was thorough and accommodating to my schedule. Everyone who has been in contact with us so far have been pleasant and lovely to deal with (including Adam Ball and Mara Marchesi). I would recommend John D Wood to anyone as they have made the experience easy and smooth and a delight to deal with.... Read more
Tenant
6th Aug 2015 (10 years ago)
M Thomson
Myself and two others recently signed a house with John D Wood & Co through agent Jessica Richards who I am thoroughly impressed with. The process was smooth and efficient regardless of the fact that the three of us were on entirely different schedules. Jessica happily spoke to all of us on the phone whenever we had questions (which was very frequently) and helped us navigate the offer in a manner we were very pleased with. She arranged multiple viewings that fit in with our schedule and was always available for assistance. Although the process was very quick from start to finish, we never felt pressured or rushed. Jessica did an outstanding job and I would recommend her and John D Wood highly based on our experience.... Read more
Landlord
21st Jul 2015 (10 years ago)
A Stolz
I think it's safe to say we all have a certain view of estate agents however Chelsea at John D Wood really surprised us and exceeded our expectations.
Chelsea went out of her way to understand our requirements and suggest properties appropriate to our needs. Many agents take you on a wild goose chase to get the 'close' however Chelsea just tried to help. Quite a refreshing experience.
A massive thanks for all the help and your incredibly friendly approach.
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16th Mar 2014 (12 years ago)