NS Bennett and Associates are a local family firm of Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents established in 1961. An owner of the firm I head up a team of myself, Judith and Paula at Stanley, John Corrigan, Sarah and Lisa at Consett and myself Michelle and Donna at Chester-Le-Street. Between us we have over 100 years of local Estate Agency experience and feel that this combined knowledge, linked with the commitment of a locally owned and run business enables us to offer an unrivalled Estate Agency Service in our area.www.nsbennett.co.uk46 Medomsley Rd, DH8 5HA

We have been in business since 1910, with a proud tradition as a general practice firm of surveyors and estate agents, and offer a comprehensive service on all property matters, employing over 80 staff in 7 local offices and 10 divisions. Our residential division has sold tens of thousands of homes throughout the region and we are proud of the fact that many of our clients return to us, or recommend us to their friends, largely as a result of their satisfaction at the service they have received.www.jww.co.uk16 Middle St, DH8 5QJ

As a leading estate agent for the region we can offer you help and advice to ensure that the sale of your old property, or the purchase of your new property runs as smoothly as it should. We are happy to assist with advice on surveys and valuation, conveyancing, mortgages and any information you may need about the surrounding area.www.harrington-brown.co.uk46 Front St Shotley Bridge, DH8 0HQ

We're one of the UK's leading estate agents, with over 330 local branches throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you're selling your home you'll get a free market valuation and a 'No Sale - No Fee' guarantee. For further information on selling a property, visit our important information section. When you're buying a property and register with us, you'll get immediate notification of properties coming on to the market which fit your criteria, so you'll hear about them firstwww.halifaxestateagency.co.uk62 Middle St, DH8 5QE