S R Wood & Son: A Family-Run Commercial Property Consultancy Thriving in Dunstable

Stephen Wood Jnr, a member of the third generation of the family, has taken over the reins of S R Wood & Son, a commercial property consultancy that has been serving the town centre of Dunstable for over four decades. The company, established in 1981 by Stephen Wood Snr, has a presence in many places within south/central Bedfordshire, Luton Borough, and beyond. With an estimated 95% market share of commercial buildings in Dunstable town centre, S R Wood & Son continues to grow year on year, remaining a family-owned and operated company.

Key Takeaways:

S R Wood & Son was established in 1981 by Stephen Wood Snr, who moved from Healy & Baker, Hanover Square, London to Connell Commercial, Luton.
The company has been serving the town centre of Dunstable for over four decades, with a presence in many places within south/central Bedfordshire, Luton Borough, and beyond.
S R Wood & Son transacts an estimated 95% of all Dunstable town centre commercial buildings, including letting, sales, rent reviews, lease renewals, shops, and offices.
The company has increased occupancy rates in the town centre to a likely all-time high, representing many local business owners as well as Central Bedfordshire Council.
S R Wood & Son is a family-owned and operated company, with Stephen Wood Jnr joining in 1989 and his son Jacob joining five years ago.
The company is proud to have taken over the commercial files from Alexander & Co., following the retirement of the late Geoff Alexander.

Statistics:

S R Wood & Son has been serving the town centre of Dunstable for over 40 years.
The company transacts an estimated 95% of all Dunstable town centre commercial buildings.
Occupancy rates in the town centre are at a likely all-time high, representing many local business owners as well as Central Bedfordshire Council.

Sources:

Stephen Wood Jnr, interview with [unknown source]
S R Wood & Son website, [no date]
Map of Dunstable town centre, [no date]