About Johnson Wood

Johnson Wood was established in the 1970s from offices in the pretty Sussex village of Westbourne. The Company quickly gained a reputation for providing first class letting and management services in the Solent region.

In 2001 the business was acquired by Jason Cliffe and Angela Hopkins who have over 40 years of industry experience between them. Under their stewardship Johnson Wood has continued to grow and prosper. In 2003 they relocated their premises to central Emsworth.

The Company now offers a range of property services including residential sales and lettings. The lettings division is independently run by Kim Sim who has been working in the industry for over 12 years. Working along side Kim are Libby Merifield Property Manager, Helen Toseland Property Manager, Lisa Duddridge Property Manager, Chloe White Lettings Consultant, Deborah Cross Office Administrator and Hilary Munro Accounts & Credit Control Manager.

The Sales division is run by Marcus Foot a highly experienced estate agent having spent many years learning his trade with both blue chip corporates as well as successful independents. Working with Marcus are Jo Grieves and Lisa Snow Sales Consultants.

Here are some of the comments our landlords, tenants, vendors and purchasers have made about us, don't just take our word for it, pop in and ask to see the "Happy File"

Vendor - Wickor Way, Emsworth

"When I wanted to sell my property I invited 6 different estate agents to view my house. Most of them were slick salesman and did not appeal to me at all. Marcus from Johnson Wood was completely different. He was honest upfront and not in the slightest pushy. I am so glad I made the decision I did. I would recommend their services without reservation.

Vendor - Green Pond, Denvilles, Havant

"Marcus, I wish to thank you whole heatedly for making the whole transaction go so smoothly, you have restored my confidence in Estate Agents as I had a very bad experience in 2008"

Landlord - The Grange, Emsworth

"Helen, once again you have delivered a perfect tenant. You are setting a high standard for yourself."

Tenant - South Street, Chichester

"Dear Libby, we'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you to your self and Johnson Wood for your help and commitment to ourselves as tenants over the past year and a half."

Prospective Tenant

"Hi Angela, In terms of service yourself and Johnson Wood have gone out of your way and have been the only company to send us updates and  and indeed make any contact with us (which seemingly as I signed up with 20 plus letting companies across Hampshire and West Sussex is pretty poor show on the other companies part!!)"

Landlord - White Chimney Row, Westbourne

"Dear Kim, Libby and the team at Johnson Wood.

We would like to say how much we have appreciated your help over the last year. You are always so professional and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you for the first class service you have give us, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend you in the future."

Landlord - Edgell Rd, Westbourne.

Hi Helen, Many thanks for your information deatiled below, I am exceptionally happy. Thanks also for your continued excellent service and administration. I wish that every business was as well organised and as well run as JW!"

Landlord - The Willows, Denmead

"Chloe, Thank you for being so committed and professional, I really appreciate the service"

Tenant - Maybush Drive Chidham

"Thank you for providing us with a very positive experience of letting and we would have no hesitation in using your services again or recommending you to others"

Legal Advisor hcr - Glendale Rowlands Castle

" I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your cooperation and prompt response in respect of all issues raised"

Prospective Tenant

"Thanks for all your help Angela, it always makes it easier doing the house hunting when you  are dealing with professionals like yourself"

Landlord - Woodlands Avennue, Emsworth

"Just a quick note to thank you and your staff for making my first landlord experience as painless as possible. I would never of guessed there was so much involved in renting a house, from gas certificate to the tenant background check it's a daunting task. The process from start to finish has been handled very proffessionally and always with a smile. Lisa has been particuarly helpful in keeping me updated on progress, engaging local services to get the house in shape, and making sure I had completed all the right forms."

Vendor's Solicitor - Bowes Hill, Rowlands Castle

"We would particuarly like to thank Marcus for all his help in this sometimes difficult transaction"

Purchaser - Bowes Hill, Rowlands Castle

"A very BIG thank you for helping us so much and going out of your way! What service!!

Landlord - Arethusa House, Gunwharf

"Dear Helen, thanks for getting back to me so quickly. You have been such a great help and this has made us feel really comfortable that our property has and is being managed by a great company and a wonderful person as yourself!"

Landlord - Langstone Rd, Langstone

"Lisa, thank you for the dilligence that JW is showing with regards our properties. We feel reassured after having some awful experiences with another agent"

Landlord - Newlyn Way, Port Solent

"Hi Chloe, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you. Your Proffessionalism & good service is exemplary, thanks! Best wishes Rick"

Vendor - Spencers Field, Emsworth

"You were there at every turn, I wouldn't hesitate in recommending you"

Purchaser - North Street, Emsworth

"You made our first buy really easy by keeping us up todate. Thank you"

Landlord & Vendor - North Street, Emsworth

"Thanks for writing Libby, It hasn't been easy for me to let the cottage go, but I had to tell myself I am not selling memories! I hope the new couple have some very special years living there too. We would never fit, now my family has grown to three children and a labrador. Thanks for all your hardwork over the years you have been great"

Landlord - Newlyn Way, Port Solent

"Many thanks for all your professional service to date. I have let flats and houses through Waterside, Keats and Prospect to name but a few, and your company’s attention to detail has set a new standard. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you."

Landlord - Western Road, Havant

"I would just like to thank the team at Johnson Wood for all your time and help in letting my property. It is so refreshing to find a business like Johnson Wood who is so professional, helpful and pleasant. John and I have been very impressed and on visiting your offices last week it just confirmed the impression that you had made when visiting the property to take details."

Tenant - Langstone Road, Langstone

"Thank you so much for dealing so promptly with the plumbing issue at Langstone Road. Truly impressive response with the plumber arriving at the door within an hour of me calling you. What a great service!"

Tenant - Seafarers Walk, Hayling Island

"I just wanted to say how welcome we were made to feel when we came over to your office at lunch time. Right from my initial phone call, you have done everything you said you would in a very professional manner. It is the best service we have received from any agent we have dealt with when renting."

Landlord - Stein Road, Southbourne

"Thank you so much for all the helpful information you have provided. The name of the game is to keep the customer satisfied so your prompt action was spot on. The boiler is 18 years old now, and I really appreciate your gas service engineer being able to purchase the necessary parts."

Landlord - Arethusa House, Gunwharf Quays

"Appreciate all your excellent service! From sunny Singapore"

Landlord - Crowsbury Close, Emsworth

"We are truly delighted with your service. We have been overseas for a number of years and feel very confident in all you are doing for us. We have no foreseeable plans to return to the UK so please go ahead and re-let the property in your usual efficient way"

Tenant - Harkness Drive, Waterlooville

"Thank you to all the staff at Johnson Wood. It has been a pleasure compared to our previous experience with a letting agent so it has been greatly appreciated."

Tenant - Elm Close, Hayling Island

"Just thought I would take the time to drop you a line and thank you and your team for arranging my move very swiftly and professionally. The process was made simple, friendly and open with advice on the process and any queries answered. Thank you again."

Landlord - Hambrook Hill South, Hambrook

"Our property manager has the perfect balance of when to let us know about maintenance issues, and just when to get on and do things. She makes good decisions and we feel totally confident with her looking after our property."

Landlord - Broad Rd, Hambrook

"I would like to thank everyone at Johnson Wood for all your hard work over the years. The house is now sold and I hope the new owners are happy there. Having the skills of your agency to keep the property occupied and to deal with the management has led to a very good, trouble free investment for me over the last 12 years. Thank you all very much."

Landlord - Elm Grove, Hayling Island

"All your staff have been absolutely brilliant from the day we started advertising the flat. I have been kept fully informed at all times, even if there were no viewings to report you still took the time to call with your recommendations. I am delighted with the service I have received and can't commend you all highly enough.

Tenant - Langstone Road, Langstone

"We have been very impressed by the service you have provided and enjoyed dealing with your agency."

Landlord - Newlyn Way, Port Solent

"We are happy with the proposed tenancy you have put forward to us.  This is excellent news.  We are very impressed with the service we have received from Johnson Wood."

Landlord - Forsythia Close, Denvilles

"I love the fact you use Rightmove properly with lots of photos and good descriptions.  You are way ahead of the competition!  This is one of the many reasons why I value Johnson Wood."

Landlord - Newlyn Way, Port Solent

"We are very pleased that you have found tenants for us.  Thank you for all your hard work; we have especially valued your opinions, and frequent updating."