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It’s been a busy start to the year at Durden and Hunt with April’s imminent Stamp Duty rises - a hot topic amongst both buyers and sellers. Here\'s some things to consider:
Stamp Duty, or Stamp Duty Land Tax in its full name, is a government tax paid by the buyer on completion and takes into account a selection of factors, from price to buyer’s position (first time buyer, home mover or ownership of more than one property), in order to determine the amount paid.
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The recent SME UK Enterprise Awards have honoured Durden and Hunt with the award for Most Innovative Estate & Property Agency 2024 - South East England.
This accolade recognises the agency’s ability to combine local market expertise with innovative marketing strategies, adapt to changing market conditions and embrace new technologies which has proven instrumental in setting Durden and Hunt apart in a competitive landscape.
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It’s a brand new year and with fresh starts no doubt come thoughts of future plans.Now, there has been a lot of speculation and reporting on the rental market, with many anticipated government reforms, so to better understand your possible investment options its worth taking stock of where things are at.
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Earlier this year Durden and Hunt further showcased their commitment to the community by participating in Rightmove’s third annual charity regatta. Competing on the day, Durden & Hunt’s Co-Founder, James Hunt, was part of the first place champion team which saw a portion of the £35,000 prize money donated to local charity The Jenna Wilkins Foundation.
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Here, Durden and Hunt co-founder James Hunt reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025.
Its hard to believe we’ve come to the end of the 2024, what a year it has been.
When we look back its been a time of change with quite clearly the biggest adjustment being the UK electing a Labour government for the first time in 14 years. Although I’m sure running the country is a complex and complicated task, with many reforms to come, we’ve already seen some swift changes and I’d be remiss not to reflect on the Autumn budget as we think back over the year and look ahead into 2025.
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Durden and Hunt are delighted to announce that for the third consecutive year their Ongar office has been awarded gold at the annual British Property Awards.
Independently judged, to a set of 25 criteria, the British Property Awards focuses on customer service, ensuring that only those who excel in delivering outstanding experiences are recognised.
This exceptional achievement, of winning three years running, highlights Durden & Hunt’s unwavering commitment to excellence in customer service and real estate.
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Durden and Hunt are delighted to be revealed as the winners of Luxury Real Estate Agency of the Year - London (East) at the London & South East England Prestige Awards.
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If you’re in the market for a new home, you might just have timed it right. According to data from Rightmove’s house price index, this summer saw the highest number of homes for sale in eight years.*
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High interest rates and high property prices have no doubt presented challenging market conditions in the not so distant past and whilst it is clear there are still adjustments to come overall its important to remember the housing market has been steady throughout.
