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332 reviews across 2 offices and 2 platforms
Durden and Hunt has two offices, in Havering and Ongar. Together they have 332 reviews on two platforms, rated 4.9 out of 5 overall.
Durden and Hunt's two offices, most reviewed first. Each has its own page.
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5/5
GoogleJames my agent has been wonderful throughout the selling experience. He has knowledge of the area (Ongar) and is very much a people person with great organisational skills which has made the process much easier. Amanda in admin who deals with the chain and solicitors I cannot sing her praises enough. She had pushed the sales all along. We were in a long chain. Amanda seemed to have taken the lead and managed to organise very well. Would definately recommend.
5/5
GoogleThe Durden and Hunt team were great in guiding us through the process, helping us get the property we wanted and making things happen when things looked like they were dragging.
5/5
GoogleI had the pleasure of dealing with James Gibbon and Amanda Schiavi whilst buying a property listed with Durden & Hunt. They were both courteous, incredibly helpful and very much on the ball. I would recommend using Durden & Hunt to anyone.
5/5
GoogleRoss was very helpful right from the start. He kept us updated throughout the whole process, which took about a year due to the chain. We are very happy with our purchase!
5/5
GoogleWe are absolutely thrilled with the exceptional service and support from Ross, Amanda & Ciara at Durden & Hunt, Hornchurch! Completing the process in just 3 months was amazing, and they kept us in the loop every step of the way. Their prompt responses and attentiveness made all the difference, and we couldn't be more grateful for how smoothly everything went. A huge thank you to the team for making what could have been a stressful time, feel effortless!
5/5
GoogleA big thank you to Ross for selling my Dad’s house and to Amanda for progressing the sale and all the hard work she put in. Durden and Hunt are fabulous and I can’t recommend them and Amanda and Ross enough. Thank you all
5/5
GoogleA big thank you to Ross for selling my Father in laws house in literally one day and doing an absolutely stellar job throughout. Overall I can’t recommend Durden and Hunt enough. Great agents great staff
5/5
GoogleRoss was fantastic in getting our purchase through, despite several complications and delays. He kept us as the buyers well informed and managed all the different parties given we had 4 solicitor firms involved! Very much impressed with him and the D&H team. Thanks!
5/5
GoogleI need to share how amazing Amanda was in the progression of the house sale she has just handled. Not only did she keep us informed during work hours but the out of hours work she did all the way through to make sure this sale happened was truly outstanding. Thank you Amanda for all your efforts in making sure this sale was a seamless experience. Thank you to Durden and Hunt for being great agents too.
5/5
GoogleHaving previously had my property listed with another agent and having very little success, I reached out to Durden & Hunt after reading some good reviews and seeing their signs up locally. My experience with them has been great, Ross from their Hornchurch office kept me updated the whole time, and arranged multiple viewings of my property. An offer quickly followed which I was happy to accept. Amanda in the sales progression team was equally as great, she made sure all parties were working towards to my tight deadlines and managed to get the contracts exchanged within 3 months of an offer which is very quick for a leasehold property. Thank you all and would highly recommend!
5/5
GoogleWe have been working closely with James since February this year and today we are picking up our keys for our new home. James has been such a pleasure to work with and has made this journey so smooth and stress free. I would recommend James to anyone who's looking to buy or sell there property, he's really friendly and helpful, and has been from the beginning. Thanks very much for all your help.
5/5
GoogleA big thank you for all the good work the team at Durden and Hunt done in selling our home smoothly. In particular James and Amanda who had dealt with our sale throughout, overcoming any issues that had arisen along the way. We wish the new homeowners many happy years ahead in their new country home living !
5/5
GoogleAfter previous bad experiences with other estate agents, Durden and Hunt sold our property after getting plenty of viewings.
5/5
GoogleHad a great experience with Durden and Hunt. James Gibbon is who I dealt with for the sale of my house, James managed to sell my house very quickly and dealt with all viewings and any correspondence for me, he also chased solicitors and helped me right up to the finish line! Would definitely recommend
5/5
GoogleJust wanted to say a very big thank you to James and Amanda at Durden & Hunt for making our house buying experience seamless, We had a few problems but they where dealt with quickly and professionally. We were helped and guided along the way and will now be moving in to our dream home in the country next week. I would highly recommend the team at Durden & Hunt Thanks guys you where amazing.
5/5
GoogleBrilliant service from Ross and Amanda from start to finish. Highly recommend!
5/5
GoogleVery happy with the service from the Hornchurch branch, Amanda was amazing, on the case from the start to exchange and very helpful!
5/5
GoogleTeam have been amazing at getting my property sale over the line. Amanda was especially helpful in helping to chase and keeping me informed.
5/5
GoogleBest estate agents !! They were there at every step of the letting and buying process. Thank you Amanda, Ross and Grace at Durden and Hunt.
5/5
GoogleHIGHLY RECOMMENDED, Second property sold with Durden & Hunt Hornchurch office, I would recommend them highly. Thankyou Ross and Matthew in sales and thank you so much Amanda Schiavi for progressing the sale and getting it done, Amanda does an amazing job!
5/5
GoogleAmanda Shiavi and Ross Chimes were very helpful with my journey of purchasing my first flat. My journey had been challenging and long but Amanda was so amazing at making sure that things are done at the right time. Both Amanda and Ross reply to enquiries right away. Thank you both! ❤️
5/5
GoogleBest estate I've dealt with from a sale and purchase perspective. Amanda, the sales Progression manager was amazing at ensuring that my sale progressed. Ross, my sales agent was an excellent communicator and very responsive to messages. I can't rate Durden & Hunt enough and would recommend them to anyone trying to sell in the area!
5/5
GoogleBusy office that always get back to your enquiries. They don't lose interest and know how to expidite the end details
5/5
GoogleWe bought our house through Durden & Hunt and James and Amanda were pivotal in accelerating the chain process. They both helped in chasing solicitors from both sides as well as keeping us updated throughout the purchase. Both were easily contactable. Thank you!
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Durden and Hunt is among EA Masters 2026 winners.
Source: Best Estate Agent Guide 2027 results, as published.
Durden and Hunt and its branches won awards at The British Property Awards in four years, most recently 2025.
British Property Awards winners in four years, the group and its branches: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
British Property Awards by year, 2022 to 20252025 1 Gold and 1 Silver The British Property Awards 2025 winners
2024 1 Gold The British Property Awards 2024 winners
2023 1 Gold The British Property Awards 2023 winners
2022 1 Gold The British Property Awards 2022 winners
Source: The British Property Awards winners lists, as published, linked by year.
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Havering has the most, with 223 reviews rated 4.9 out of 5, followed by Ongar with 113.
Yes. At EA Masters 2026 the group won Gold for Best Estate Agent Guide 2027, Lettings. The group and its branches have also won 5 other industry awards since 2022.
