John Goodwin FRICS

John Goodwin FRICS, estate agents and chartered surveyors in Herefordshire and Worcestershire

John Goodwin FRICS is an independent firm of chartered surveyors providing residential and commercial property services. The company presents itself as a personal and professional business focused on client needs, operating from several offices in the west of England.

History and structure

The first office opened in Ledbury in 1981. Two years later the Colwall office was inaugurated, followed by Malvern in 1991 and Upton upon Severn in 1999. More recently, an associated office was added in Park Lane, London. The firm is led by its principal, John Goodwin, and employs 35 people across four offices covering three counties.

Residential sales and lettings

The residential service covers the sale of homes, land, rural estates and equestrian properties, as well as new-build developments. In the lettings sector, the company offers letting services, landlord information, guidance on regulations applicable to landlords and property management. It also provides a valuation service and market reports.

Auctions

The firm organises property auctions and explains the advantages of selling a property through this method. It also has an antiques and collectables auction line, with its own saleroom and a record of past and upcoming auctions.

Commercial services

In the commercial segment, John Goodwin offers search for premises and warehouses, property agency, property management, lease consultancy and business rates advice, together with valuation reports.

Presence and marketing channels

The company lists its properties on national property portals such as Rightmove, Primelocation, Propertyplatform and Zoopla, as well as keeping its own website up to date. The firm includes members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, which imposes a strict code of conduct and ethics, and individual members of the National Association of Estate Agents. John Goodwin is also a member of the Guild of Professional Estate Agents.

Awards and recent activity

The company presents itself as the Gold award winner in the estate agent category in Malvern for the second consecutive year. Its recent news includes the appointment of Millie Cooper-Metcalfe and Janie Morgan, as well as an article on the importance of interior design when selling a property.

Offices and locations

Ledbury office: 3-7 New Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2DX

Malvern office: 13 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 4QY

Colwall office: Walwyn Road, Colwall, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6QG

Upton upon Severn office: 9 High Street, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire WR8 0HJ · Telephone: 01684 593125

Ross-on-Wye office: Stroud House, Gloucester Road, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 5LE · Telephone: 01989 768320

London office: 121 Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1K 7AG