JONATHAN WALLIS Chartered Surveyor based in Barnard Castle
His key skills are in expert valuations and in providing fair and reasoned reports and opinion. Jonathan makes a positive difference for clients by delivering them a result greater than they expect, whilst fully understanding the needs and objectives for their property or assets.
Jonathan not only has his office in Barnard Castle, but he is also very much a part of the farming community. He regularly organises fund raising events around the town and as a keen collector of classic vehicles, he also organises car shows. He is also the organiser of the popular Christmas at the Cathedral show in Newcastle which raises funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Here he tells us about his weekends…
Do you ever have to work weekends?
My general rule is to not work at a weekend as I think it’s good to give the brain a break. However, with being a one-man firm, I need to make hay when the sun shines so if there is work to be done then you will find me working on a weekend.
Are most weekends the same?
Every weekend is different. It depends on whether I am away or at home. Even weekends at home are never the same as I could be out with my classic cars, working in my shed where I keep my cars, cutting firewood, out with friends and family or cooking. Do you find it hard to switch off?
Yes, I am one of those people who struggles to switch off. I am always thinking of work and what I need to do and how best I can do it.
What do you do at a weekend which you can’t fit in through the week?
Read a newspaper.
Morning exercise or a recovery lie in?
Always the same. A morning walk with the dog.
Big night out or a night in the house? Either. It depends how tired I am at the weekend. D
o you watch or play sport at a weekend?
I have never been a sporty person. It seemed to escape me!
Where do you like to eat out at a weekend?
Anywhere that cooks great steaks or beef.
How important is the weekend to you?
Very important. I always look forward to the weekend. It’s a chance to reflect on the previous week and look forward to the next week.
What’s the best thing about weekends?
Waking up on a Saturday morning and looking forward to some me time.
Of a weekend, you’ll usually find me most happy…?
In my shed! Time seems to vanish when I’m in there.