John D Wood & Co. are expanding by opening a new office today in Abbeville Village in Clapham.

The company, which has a network across London and the South of England, has decided to expand after seeing a 27% increase in people looking to buy within reach of SW4, alongside a surge of interest from potential tenants seeking properties to rent.

The new office, which will occupy the corner position at 53 Abbeville Road, will complement the firm’s existing branches in Battersea and Wandsworth.

Kesha Foss-Smith and Shoeni Oates, Managers at John D Wood & Co. said: “We are delighted to be expanding our business into Clapham. Combining our experience of over 20 years in South West London, we really value what the area has to offer.

“With the desire to live in Clapham ever increasing, our aim is to provide a bespoke service and a local expertise that has been trusted for generations.”

John D Wood & Co. reports that demand for family houses has been unprecedented, with some landlords in South West areas such as Battersea and Wandsworth achieved rents of up to 7.9% over their initial asking price, with options of selecting tenants from highly competitive bids.

Polly Ogden Duffy, managing director at John D Wood & Co., commented: “Opening our new branch in Abbeville Village is a response to demand from our existing clients who either already own property locally, or want support in sourcing the right home.

“The pandemic has cemented the requirement for more space internally as well as green space, which is exactly what Clapham boasts.”