26th January 2012

Williams & Goodwin The Property People STAFF GAIN PRESTIGE
GUILD TRAINING QUALIFICATION

Leading local estate agents Williams & Goodwin have really got something to celebrate after ALL the staff from their four offices succeeded in gaining a top Guild professional qualification.

After completing the necessary training, the staff at Williams & Goodwin have been granted the title of Associate Member(s) of The Guild of Professional Estate Agents – the UK’s most prestigious network of independent agents, to which Williams & Goodwin are delighted to count themselves as esteemed members. Each office is carefully selected on the basis of their professionalism and commitment to the highest standards of service.

To pass the examination, candidates are required to demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of; The Estate Agency Act 1979, The Property Misdescriptions Act 1991, The Property Ombudsman Scheme, Money Laundering, Data Protection, Cooling Off, and EPC legislation, as well as covering sound principles in estate agency practice.

Congratulating his staff on their achievement, Melfyn N Williams said: “We have always been proud to belong to The Guild, which represents the highest standards in independent estate agency. Now, through their efforts in successfully gaining Guild Associate status, which recognises their knowledge, skills and professional competence, we can also justifiably claim to have the best-trained team in the area.

The public rate ‘trust and confidence’ as their number one criteria in selecting an estate agent. So, if you want to experience the very best in marketing and service, it now makes even more sense to appoint Williams & Goodwin to help you with your journey through the property market.

For more information, please contact us on Williams & Goodwin on Bangor 01248 355 333 or Llangefni 01248 751000 or Holyhead 01407 760 500 or alternatively the Guild Relationship Team on Tel: 020 7629 4141.

Williams & Goodwin The Property People and Peter Alan Estate Agents who form part of the brand All Wales Auction have scooped the top gold award at the Sunday Times Estate Agency of the Year Awards for Best UK Auction Agency.

The brand who won the best newcomer award with the Daily Post Achievement Wales in 2009 has continued its growth over the past 2 years selling 4 out of 5 properties that enter its auction catalogues.

The judges commented on the vast knowledge and experience the company possesses in the auction discipline.  As a unique auction brand, and first national auction house in Wales, properties are marketed through 27 offices in Wales in addition to other independent estate agents who have also offered lots and sold through All Wales Auction brand.

Two auction sales are held every 9 weeks, one in South Wales and one in North Wales and All Wales Auction has an impressive set of statistics.

The judges also commented on the appearance of a slick, clean and efficient operation stating that the All Wales Auction business marries the best of modern methods with traditional values and the team deserves the gold award.

This recent success follows Williams & Goodwin The Property People’s previous 2008 Best UK Residential Auctioneer Award coupled with the team achieving gold award in Welsh Estate Agency 4 out of the last 6 years, together with Peter Alan’s latest achievement as winning gold as the Best Medium Estate Agency in Wales.

The awards took places at the Lancaster Gate Hotel in December.  Melfyn Williams, auctioneer commented;

“Williams & Goodwin teamed up to create the new All Wales Auction brand with Peter Alan at the end of 2008 following our success at the negotiator awards and are absolutely delighted and amazed with the results and response that we received from the public.  The support that both our estate agency and auction operation receives from the community is excellent.  The brand has developed well and the partnership between Williams & Goodwin and Peter Alan is nothing less than superb.  It is also encouraging to see that other independent estate agents are now entering properties into All Wales Auction confirming it is truly the property auctioneers of Wales.”

Williams added;

“Our customers are an important and integral everyday part of our business and in return this year, through conducting charity auctions & events we have assisted in raising approaching £25,000 back into the local community.  At our most recent charity auction that we arranged, we raised over £10,000 which will be distributed at an event following our February Auction at Llanfairpwll.”

Selling by auction is a fast and efficient way of achieving a sale by a deadline.  Usually properties are marketed for a period of 4-6 weeks before being sold under the hammer where an instant exchange of contracts is made.  For more details of selling with the property auctioneers of Wales and the UK gold winners Best UK Auction Agency, then contact in North Wales on 0845 087 1111 or South Wales 0800 905 905.  Entries are now being taken for the New Year auctions.

Contact auctioneer Melfyn Williams 07771 900 253,  or North Wales Team – Stephanie Parkes or Peter Roberts 0845 087 1111, South Wales Team – Diane Fairchild on 0800 905 905.

15th June 2011

It's official. Williams & Goodwin are among the best in the business.

Williams & Goodwin The Property People Ltd have just received the ultimate industry accolade, becoming GOLD winners for Best single office Lettings Agent in Wales in the 2011 Lettings Agency of the Year Awards.

These prestigious awards are the only ones in the industry that are specifically focussed on Lettings and are in association with The Sunday Times and The Times.

The win provides recognition of the exceptional standards that are achieved at Williams & Goodwin The Property People. The awards are judged by an independent panel, overseen by The Property Ombudsman Christopher Hamer, and thus provide expert acknowledgement that we really are among the best in our field.

It means you can trust Williams & Goodwin when they say they deliver the best when you are looking to rent your property.

Director of Residential Lettings Neil Pritchard commented:

“We are delighted and honoured to have won this award. Naturally we will have to focus to ensure we maintain exceptional service and continue to improve the service we offer landlords and tenants in the area. We have now expanded our lettings into our offices at Holyhead and Bangor to provide improved customer service and look forward to being of service to you."

Thinking of letting - please call in to our offices and experience our difference first hand.

Williams & Goodwin Offices in sales and lettings are located at Bangor 01248 355333; Llangefni 01248 724040 or Holyhead 01407 760 500.

2nd June 2011

Gwynedd Business Awards: Community Award goes to... Williams & Goodwin.

At a prestigious dinner held at Galeri Caernarfon last week the Gwynedd Business Awards celebrated the best of business in Gwynedd providing a fantastic opportunity to bring local businesses together to share ideas, experiences and aspirations.

Several awards were presented on the evening with Williams & Goodwin The Property People receiving the top award for Community Contribution recognising the charity and sponsorship work undertaken by the company in the area.

Managing Director Melfyn Williams commented:

"Without the community who support and provide business to our company we wouldn't survive and it is essential that we as a business give something back to the local comunity. It is an honour to have been recognised for this work and truly appreciated."

• Silver Award – Best Estate Agent in Wales

• Silver Award – Best Estate Agent in the UK
• Gold Award – Best Estate Agent in Wales
• Gold Award – Best Letting Agent in Wales

• Gold Award – Best Estate Agent in Wales
• Gold Award – Best Letting Agent in Wales

• Best UK Letting Agent – Estate Agent of the Year Awards
• Best Wales & Central Letting Agent – Estate Agent of The Year Awards
• Silver Award Wales Estate Agent – Estate Agent of The Year Awards

• EFQM – Best Small to Medium size business in WALES & Silver Award - Wales Quality Award
• Best UK Estate Agent Marketing – Daily Mail Property Awards
• Best Anglesey Estate Agent – Daily Mail Property Awards
• Best Gwynedd Estate Agent – Daily Mail Property Awards
• Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award – Estate Agent Of Year Awards

• Best UK Estate Agent - Bentley International Property Awards
• Best Anglesey Estate Agent - Daily Mail Property Awards
• EFQM - Silver Award - Wales Quality Award

• Short listed - Best Small Business in Wales & Best Use of E-Commerce in Wales - Daily Post achievement Wales Awards
• ISO 9002 - met the standard for surveying and valuation services
• EFQM - Bronze Award - Wales Quality Award

• Best Use of E-commerce and Best Website in Wales - Daily Post Achievement Wales Awards
• EFQM - Bronze Award - Wales Quality Award

• Met the standard for Investors in People (IIP)