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27 January 2012 - Let Again for £1500 pw
We've just re-let a house in South Audley Street, W1, that we marketed for £1,500 per week (£6,500 per month). Quality tenants for quality property...

18 January 2012 - End of Stamp Duty Holiday Looming
Currently, first-time buyers (FTBs) don't pay any stamp duty on properties priced between £125,000 and £250,000, whereas other buyers will pay 1% of the sale price to HMRC. The end of the Stamp Duty Holiday for FTBs is only a few weeks away. To avoid hefty tax charges, FTBs need to have completed their purchase before 25 March 2012. Relief is available if all of the following apply: + the effective date is on, or after, 25 March 2010 and before 25 March 2012 + the consideration given is £250,000 or less + the buyer intends to live in the property and it will be their only, or main home + they have not previously owned property or land either in the UK or anywhere else in the world - including property bought with anyone else. This means that, up to and incuding 24 March 2012, the threshold for qualifying first-time buyers of residential property is £250,000.

23 December 2011 - Record Annual Earnings
We are excited to report record earnings for the full year 2011. Duke & Herzog Ltd. in Tufnell Park had surpassed 2010 total sales in the first 9 months of 2011. In spite of what is well documented as a challenging time for the property industry, our company is proving that by combining superior marketing with hard work and the best staff trained to NAEA standards, we can expand our market opportunities as Tufnell Park's premier estate agent. Our clients are part of Duke & Herzog's success as we keep reinvesting these earnings into the company that continues to deliver exceptional results for landlords and sellers in North London. We are currently looking for a talented self-motivated Sales & Lettings Negotiator to join our growing team. Applicants may forward their CV to

19 December 2011 - Last Sale in 2011
Today we exchanged contracts for the sale of another period conversion in Holloway, N7. Congratulations to our client Ms. Hansen who achieved the full asking price and sold the property through Duke & Herzog after it had been unsuccessfully marketed by another agent. And congratulations to the buyer who is now the proud owner of his first property!

1 November 2011 - Prices at all-time high!
Last week we agreed two sales and the type of buyer supports that properties are selling because many people prefer bricks and mortar over cash in the bank during a period of economic uncertainty. The number of new sellers is well down on summer/autumn 2010. Because supply is tight and inflation is high, asking prices in the capital have reached a new high of £450,000. According to Rightmove this is 7.5 per cent higher than a year ago. We find that overseas buyers are particularly keen to invest in the capital especially since the Eurozone crises. The prime parts of Tufnell Park and Dartmouth Park with its wealth of period properties and leafy streets have been attracting affluent buyers for a number of years. Demand for family homes priced between £1m and £2million is intense, resulting in properties selling at record figures.

3 September 2011 - We're inundated with new registrants
We're pleased to confirm that at the moment all our landlords benefit from rental figures on the increase. The stream of house hunters registering on our books reflects both current market conditions and Duke & Herzog's larger market share, with many quality properties exclusively available through our agency. Last week we arranged deals for properties in Camden Road N7, Hampstead Road NW1, Kiln Place NW5, Islington High Street N1, Godson Street N1, Bayham Street NW1, City Road EC1 and Shepperton Road N1. Well done Charles, Chris, Mandy and Alison!

5 August 2011 - £1500 per week - Let By Duke & Herzog
This week Duke & Herzog has let a property marketed for £1,500pw in South Audley Street, Mayfair W1. Other tenancies we've just arranged include a 3 bedroom flat in Camden Walk N1 (£525pw) that we manage, a 2 bedroom flat in Tufnell Park Road N7 (£330pw), a studio in Cleveland Street W1 (£320pw), a 1 bedroom flat in Carburton Street W1 (£340pw), and a 2 bedroom flat in Hornsey Road N7 (£330pw).

31 July 2011 - Sales Market Update
Although buyers are price sensitive and the news in the media are not always supportive, the majority of properties on our books sells fast. We've just agreed the sale of a 1 bedroom flat in Camden NW1 (£289,950) and a 2 bedroom unit in Benyon Wharf, Kingsland Road (£330,000). We've also started marketing another quality new development situated in Brecknock Road, N7.

16 June 2011 - Landlords to claim tax allowances
While Duke & Herzog wins more and more business from landlords who want a professionally qualified and licensed agent, we have noticed that many are failing to claim for the full range of tax allowances. Many of the costs incurred through letting property can be offset against the landlords' income. Research shows that more than one in 10 landlords (13%) are not claiming for mortgage interest, despite it being a major cost for landlords. Meanwhile, a third of landlords don't claim management or letting agent fees, with 55% of landlords not claiming for advertising costs incurred in letting their property. It's vital that landlords take advantage of the allowances open to them to maximise their return on investment.

8 June 2011 - Another New Development SOLD OUT
Following Duke & Herzog's sole agency appointment to market a new development of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom flats in Bayham Street, Camden NW1, we have just exchanged contracts on the last unit after only 4 months of marketing. The developer is extremely pleased with our performance as a result of active sales progression and our managers' advice on concept, pricing, marketing & purchaser profiling.

3 June 2011 - Sales, Sales, Sales
We've just sold a 2 bedroom period conversion in Camden Road N7 (£335,000), a 3 bedroom flat in the heart of Camden Town NW1 (£580,000) and a 1 bedroom apartment in Brecknock Road, Tufnell Park N7. We've let a 2 bedroom flat in Chetwynd Road, Dartmouth Park NW5 for £590 per week. Just taken onto the open market: a substantial 5 bedroom family house in St. Georges Avenue, Tufnell Park N7, for £1,250,000!

2 April 2011 - Strong Demand for Rental Property
Over the last couple of days we have let a number of quality properties to City professionals: a flat in Ingestre Road NW5 let for the full asking price (£450pw), a two bedroom period conversion in Agar Grove NW1, a one bedroom flat in Partington Close N19, and we've also let a two bedroom flat in Hornsey Lane N6 (£ 525pw asking price).

1 April 2011 - Property Prices in our Area
Having hit a low in February 2009, North London property values rose steadily during the rest of that year and throughout the first half of 2010. It has created some interesting buying opportunities that prices in Tufnell Park, Kentish Town and Dartmouth Park have remained almost flat since June 2010.

28 March 2011 - 6 Buyers with acceptable offers for 3 Flats
Last week we exchanged contracts on three sales for which we generated multiple offers: our team sold a period conversion in Camden Town, a one bedroom flat in Drayton Park N5, and a new development in Bayham Street NW1. Our sellers could rest assured that for each transaction Duke & Herzog had a backup buyer who left his asking price offer on the table until contracts had exchanged. It is standard that we take an active role in the sales progression - contracts exchanged within 3 weeks after these sales were agreed.

15 March 2011 - Corporate Tenants and Quality Property
Today we've let and managed a 2 bedroom flat of 700 sq.ft in Hill House Apartments, Pentonville Road N1, on the first day of marketing for £575 per week. The corporate tenant (a Swiss IT firm) had exclusively registered with Duke & Herzog to find quality accommodation that is professionally managed. A couple from Australia registered with us to secure a quality property without viewing it. Our professional presentation along with Duke & Herzog's NAEA License has reassured the tenants to pay 6 months rent in advance for a property in City Road. Without viewing the property the applicant signed a 12 month tenancy agreement in Australia. Achieved rent also £575 per week.

17 February 2011 - Aggressive growth in Duke & Herzog's 4th year
We've had an incredible start to the year and continue to strive for even greater market share in Tufnell Park, Dartmouth Park & Kentish Town. Since launching our most recent advertising campaign we've also seen a significant increase in traffic levels on our web site. The strategic growth of the upscale brand has led to Duke & Herzog's appointment as sole agents for the sale of a new development in Camden NW1, an office conversion in Highbury N5, and an apartment in Brecknock Road, Tufnell Park N7. Applying sheer hard work every day, Chris, Charles, Mandy and James enable Duke & Herzog to stand out more within the industry and the increased visibility has added a number of tangible benefits in terms of direct opportunities to expand and develop the business.

7 February 2011 - Swift Sales
we've just agreed the sale of a 1 bedroom flat in Bayham Street, Camden NW1, and a modern flat in Drayton Park, N5, after only a few days on the open market. Successful lets agreed this week include a 2 bedroom flat in Islington (£ 425pw), a 3 bedroom flat in Crowndale Road, NW1 (£ 525pw) and a 1 bedroom period conversion in Brecknock Road, N7 (£ 300pw).

11 January 2011 - Recent Market Activity
A strong first week of the new year bodes well for Duke & Herzog's performance in 2011. We've noticed a jump in new buyer enquiries and quality applicant registrations that have led to offers for a £2.95m end-of-terrace we are marketing in Regents Park Terrace NW1 and a top floor conversion in Camden Road N7. More and more of Duke & Herzog's landlords choose the full lettings and management service, most recently for a 2 bedroom flat that we've let for £395 per week in Mercers Road, Tufnell Park N19, a period conversion let & managed (£370pw) in Englefield Road N1, and a 2 bedroom flat in Canonbury Square N1 (£480pw).

23 December 2010 - Buyer & Vendor Feedback for Sales Team
As part of our membership of The Property Ombudsman scheme Duke & Herzog's customers were recently approached to provide feedback on our 10 most recent sales transactions. We've received an average 8.8 out of 10 points which is an excellent result and proves that estate agents can provide an outstanding service to both buyers and sellers.

25 November 2010 - Investors' Confidence in Property
Investor buyers and developers registered with Duke & Herzog have an appetite to acquire new stock, so if you are looking to sell property or land in North London, we want to speak to you. There's also a serious buyer exclusively registered with us to find a five bedroom freehold house with garden in Tufnell Park or Dartmouth Park. The property should have in excess of 2,000 sq.ft gross internal area and can have a price tag around £2m.

18 November 2010 - What our NAEA Accreditation means
A milestone in the industry and in the NAEA's history has been reached with the launch of the first licensing scheme for estate agents. The licence was launched at the House of Commons, and hailed by housing minister Grant Shapps as a "symbolic moment". He said: "For years I have been calling for better standards throughout this industry, so I am delighted the NAEA are taking matters into their own hands and launching a licensing scheme that will ensure their members become known for their professionalism and integrity." Peter Bolton King, chief executive of the NAEA, said: "Nobody would knowingly get into an unlicensed taxi. However, thousands of people are willing to entrust one of most important transactions of their life to people who are not qualified or experienced. From now on, estate agency in the UK is a two-tiered industry - those agents who are licensed and those who are not."

13 November 2010 - Tufnell Park and Kentish Town Market Review
The lettings market remains buoyant and the demand for quality rental accommodation is strong. Last week we generated multiple offers and let a 3 bedroom ex-local authority flat in Colinsdale, Islington, for £525 per week! This week we let two 2 bedroom flats in Camden as soon as the properties went on the open market at £425 and £450 per week. New instructions include a studio in Kentish Town (Lady Margaret Road near Tufnell Park tube, £225 pw) and a lovely 2 bedroom period conversion with large private terrace in Mercers Road, Tufnell Park, for £395 pw. On the sales side we've noticed a slip in new buyer enquiries as a result of a generally cautious attitude from purchasers and the continued lack of mortgage finance. However, investors are returning to property and the quality and level of motivated buyers looking at the higher priced family houses has increased and we need premier property to satisfy this demand in Tufnell Park, Dartmouth Park and Kentish Town.

13 October 2010 - New Properties For Sale
Duke & Herzog has been appointed to market another new development in Camden Town NW1 as sole selling agents. The scheme comprises brand new one, two and three bedroom period conversions finished to a high specification. Prices will start from £255,000 - details and specification will be released in December 2010. Another sole agency instruction Duke & Herzog has secured this week is a two bedroom period conversion in Camden Road N7. Available for £360,000, the top floor flat has access to a large communal garden and benefits from a share of the freehold.

5 October 2010 - Landlord Action Petition
If you've had a problem tenant, you'll know: The slow court system doesn't do landlords any favours. It can take up to six months to evict. Most landlords don't receive any rent during this time. With the proposed County Court closures due to government cuts, the legal system may slow down even further. We are campaigning to: 1. Seek changes to the law to speed up the eviction process 2. Improve landlords rights of access 3. Ensure that any closures of UK County Courts does not negatively affect landlords. Our campaign is backed by: - Mike Weatherley MP - The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) - The Southern Landlords Association (SLA) Please sign the petition As landlords, we are stronger together.

1 October 2010 - Swift Sales
Our figures show demand continues to be strong and supply restricted. Prices are holding and the local market remains stable as foreign buyers are continuing to come into London and Tufnell Park & Kentish Town are among their favoured areas in North London. We at Duke & Herzog can say with confidence that vendors in our local area are being realistic on prices and are being rewarded with swift sales. Today we've completed the sale of a beautiful period property in Islington; the purchaser was non-dependent and able to complete the transaction after only 21 days.

30 September 2010 - Rents are jumping
September was the seasonal peak in the lettings calendar, with extremely strong demand from young professionals and our corporate tenants focused on one and two bedroom flats in Kentish Town/ Camden and Tufnell Park. In August and September, many rental offers received were in competition with another party and rents have reached their highest level for two years. Most recent lets Duke & Herzog have agreed include: a 3 bedroom garden flat in Montpelier Grove NW5 for £500 per week, a 3 bedroom flat in Kiln Place NW5 for £395 pw, a 1 bedroom period conversion in Lady Margaret Road NW5 for £300 pw, a 2 bedroom flat we let to our corporate tenant Ernst & Young in N1 for £625pw, a 1 bedroom flat in Petherton Road N5 for £285pw and a 1 bedroom basement flat in Carburton Street W1 for £340pw. Many tenancies we arranged last year have been renewed at a higher rent because the supply of properties on the market is now low. We are keen to market more properties in the local area; please speak to us if you would like Duke & Herzog to introduce quality tenants to rent your North London property.

September 2010 - Recruitment
We are currently seeking a full time negotiator to join our office in Tufnell Park. We welcome university graduates or well-educated applicants, offering interviews where appropriate. The successful candidate is well organised and keen to succeed in a target driven role. You must demonstrate good telephone manner and interpersonal skills. Previous experience within the North London lettings or sales market is ideal but not essential. Remuneration is basic salary plus commission. Please apply with your CV to

16 August 2010 - Record Rise in New Tenants
More and more of the relocation agents Duke & Herzog works with are commenting on the lack of good quality family houses coming on to the market. They are seeing the usual influx of families on corporate relocation, often for long term tenancies seeking good quality family homes to let in Kentish Town and Tufnell Park. There's currently an acute shortage of good quality housing stock to rent in North London. One bedroom flats under £300 per week and two bedroom flats up to £400 per week are increasingly elusive to corporate and professional tenants. A property we have just let within hours of coming on to the market in Hilldrop Road, Tufnell Park, already had five viewings lined up before its details went on-line. We have also agreed the rental of a 3 double bedroom flat (£525 per week) after one viewing. If you are the owner of residential property and you would like to benefit from professional marketing and access to our strong database of quality tenants, please call us on 020 7267 5500.

13 August 2010 - Another Busy Month
Some say this summer will see the start of a small downturn and one fellow agent in North London has already called it a "second slip" - yet in the prime London sales market, we don't quite buy this. Duke &Herzog has just agreed the sale of a studio apartment marketed for £200,000 and today we completed the sale of a two bedroom flat of 595 sq.ft in Camden for £410,000. There are fewer mortgage-reliant purchasers registering with us, and more overseas buyers. Our investors are seeking a slice of what is a buoyant rental market and is becoming increasingly lucrative.

20 July 2010 - Transaction Levels 30% up
The property market in Tufnell Park, Kentish Town and Camden is holding up well, with transaction levels at least 30 per cent up on last year and prices remaining firm. The supply of good quality properties remains short, contrary to some reports in the media. This month Duke & Herzog's clients have completed on three sales of 2 bedroom flats in Camden, NW1 (£425,000 - £435,000), a 2 bedroom duplex apartment in Upper Dengie Walk, Islington, N1 (£345,000), a 1 bedroom maisonette in King's Cross (£380,000), and a 2 bedroom property in Mildmay Park, N1 (£360,000). Sought-after areas in North London are different from the rest of the UK property market because it attracts overseas property buyers and is also sustained by people working in the financial sector who are now seeing renewed growth and higher incomes.

The shortage of mortgage finance is pushing rents up, as a number of would-be home owners are forced to rent because they cannot borrow enough money to buy. We have just let & managed a 2 bedroom flat in Mornington Crescent, NW1, within 24 hours for the full asking price. In July Duke & Herzog has also let a 2 bedroom flat in Tufnell Park Road, N7 and today we agreed another tenancy of a 1 bedroom flat in Oakley Road, Islington, N1, at the asking price. New instructions on our books include a 2 bedroom period conversion and a 3 bedroom flat in Middleton Grove, off Camden Road, Tufnell Park, N7.

22 May 2010 - Government suspends HIPs
The Government has suspended Home Information Packs with effect from 21st May, which means that vendors will no longer be forced to instruct a pack before being able to market their properties. The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will be retained. Sellers will still be required to commission, but won't need to have received an EPC before marketing their property.

30 April 2010 - Duke & Herzog's prominent new office in Tufnell Park
Duke & Herzog is pleased to announce the acquisition of premises at 159 Fortess Road NW5, where we will be opening our new Tufnell Park office on 12 May. The shop is currently undergoing a brief program of refurbishment, but we hope to be up and running in the next two weeks. We will be servicing Tufnell Park, Kentish Town, Dartmouth Park, Camden and the surrounding areas. If you are the owner of residential property in any of these areas and you are considering marketing either for sale or for rent, we would be delighted to discuss how we could assist you. If you have any other property related queries in the meantime, please feel free to speak to one of the team at Duke & Herzog.

31 March 2010 - Early Spring Revival
Duke & Herzog is seeing buoyant demand with buyers competing for properties, at the same time our vendors are benefiting from a spring market with a low supply of new instructions. People who have been renting through the recession are now buying, because of the increasing confidence in the economy. This month we agreed the sales of 3 units in the new development in Camden High Street, NW1, a one bedroom flat in Balfe Street, King's Cross, N1 and a two bedroom flat in Popham Road, Islington, N1. On the rental side our landlords are no longer being faced with demands for rent reductions when reviews come up, and some are achieving welcome increases. Good quality rentals are indeed making a strong comeback but those that are not up to standard will still struggle to compete even in this change of rental climate. We have just let a one bedroom flat in the Beaux Arts Building, Manor Gardens, N7, a three bedroom maisonette in Bevan Street, Angel, N1, a three bedroom house in Tollington Way, N7, and a one bedroom factory conversion opposite Angel tube station.

1 February 2010 - New Development in Camden High Street, NW1
Duke & Herzog is proud to have secured sole agency instructions for the sale of a new development in Camden High Street, NW1. Containing a mixture of 2 bedroom apartments, these brand new period conversions offer an excellent opportunity for the rental investor, as well as the owner occupier, looking for a property in the heart of trendy Camden and within close proximity to Primrose Hill and Regent's Park. With the show apartment launching today, we would like to invite you to preview Camden's newest address. Due for completion in spring, most units are now available to reserve for a £2,000 deposit. Book a viewing at your earliest convenience on 020 7267 5500.

29 January 2010 - This week's new instructions for sale
As a direct result of Duke & Herzog's success in the area a German doctor has instructed us to sell a recently refurbished 1 bedroom maisonette in Balfe Street in the heart of King's Cross, N1, for £385,000. We have also commenced marketing an impressive 3 bedroom Freehold house for £750,000, situated in Medburn Street, NW1, only moments from St. Pancras International Station. Following our most recent sales in North London, this week Chris Herzog has also secured two new instructions in a contemporary development in Mildmay Park, N1. The price of the 1 bedroom flat is £290,000 - 2 beds/2 baths are available for £365,000. Today we exchanged contracts for the sale of another period conversion in Islington, N1. Congratulations to our client and the new owner!

22 January 2010 - A fantastic start to 2010
We are delighted with our performance last year and look forward to continuing our mission of being the most efficient and professional partner for our clients in the year ahead. The start to 2010 has been extremely busy and our sellers benefited from a growing army of registered buyers not only viewing properties but also competing with offers and proceeding to a speedily exchange of contracts. Virtually on the day we were instructed, we have just sold a stunning one bedroom flat in Islington High Street, N1. Another vendor has accepted an offer from a true cash purchaser for a 3 bedroom maisonette near Euston, NW1. Just let: a two bedroom penthouse apartment in Pentonville Road, N1, for £595 per week!

17 December 2009 - Another three sales for Duke & Herzog
2009 has been extremely successful and the year ends with the exchange of contracts for the sale of a one bedroom apartment in Islington High Street, N1, for £405,000. On the rental side we have just let and managed a two bedroom flat in the King's Cross area for £425 per week. Following another two sales that we have just agreed in Kings Cross and in Ampthill Square, Camden Town NW1, we have several buyers still looking. If you are thinking of selling please call Chris Herzog on 020 7267 5500.

16 October 2009 - Bidding wars are back
Duke & Herzog have just sold, virtually on the day of instruction, a stunning loft-style apartment in a former office building in Angel, N1. We've received four offers for the purchase of the property, and have outperformed the joint agents once again. All offers are at, or above, the asking price!

9 October 2009 - Duke & Herzog outsold their joint Agents
We have just completed on the sale of another flat in Hill House Apartments, an exciting new development situated in Pentonville Road, N1. This transaction took only three working days from acceptance of the offer through to exchange and completion on the day after. Duke & Herzog were unique among the appointed joint agents in generating open market sales and have sold more of the remaining units than any other agent.

26 September 2009 - SOLD By Duke & Herzog
This is an extremely busy time of the year; September ends with four completions in the last week alone. Congratulations to our clients and buyers! Activity levels are up and consumer confidence has increased dramatically, but lending criteria remains tight. Our success proves we are qualifying applicants diligently and professionally.

In the last few days, we have let flats in Kiln Place, NW5, Coleman Fields, N1, and Anson Road, N7. In addition to strong demand from professional tenants, the University College London and the London Metropolitan University add to the demand with a large number of high quality, and more mature, students. We urgently need more instructions. If you are looking to sell or let your property, please call Chris Herzog on 020 7267 5500.

15 August 2009 - Kentish Town home SOLD within 3 days
Following an up-to-date market appraisal carried out by director Chris Herzog, Camden estate agents Duke & Herzog were appointed to market a maisonette in Mutton Place, off Harmood Street, NW1, as sole agents. Within three days the buyer was found as a result of a professional marketing campaign. Another transaction where Duke & Herzog pushed through the sale, proving the importance of pro-active sales progression through an experienced estate agent who regularly liaises with solicitors, surveyor and mortgage adviser and looks after clients at every stage of the conveyancing process. The vendor was delighted with the speed of the transaction that completed within 3 weeks.

31 July 2009 - Record Month for Duke & Herzog
Camden estate agents Duke & Herzog sold a record number of properties in July. Improved demand combined with an unprecedented increase of the company's marketing budget have led to a large number of good quality enquiries and sales. As a result of a very busy past two months, with four sales agreed in the last week alone, stock levels have decreased rapidly. Clients at all levels of the market benefit from the strong number of cash buyers registered with Duke & Herzog while the positive news on the UK housing market continues to build.

15 May 2009 - Busy Spring Season
Duke & Herzog have seen a Spring pick-up in housing market activity. A considerable number of offers received in April proves that the market in Camden and North London in general has gained confidence this year. Buyers are now much more inclined to proceed with an offer, whereas last year they were registering and viewing but then not taking steps further. Property prices remain competitive but are not falling.

1 May 2009 - OEA becomes TPO; Gas Safe Register replaces CORGI
The Ombudsman for Estate Agents (OEA) has been renamed to The Property Ombudsman (TPO). The name change marks a boost to consumer protection in the property sector.
GAS SAFE REGISTER replaced the CORGI system in Great Britain on 1st April 2009. Landlords must ensure that all gas engineers are registered with Capita Group plc in order to meet their legal obligations.

20 March 2009 - Changes to Home Information Packs (HIPs)
Vendors in England or Wales should know about three key changes which apply to properties marketed for sale on or after 6 April 2009:
-The temporary first day marketing exemption will be removed, which means that a HIP must be available on the first day a property is marketed
-A Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ) completed by the seller must be included in the HIP (view a sample PIQ)
-The end of the use of insurance in personal searches to cover missing data.
These changes have important implications for the marketing of residential properties for sale. In addition, a publicity campaign is currently underway to further support industry and consumer awareness and understanding.

23 February 2009 - Increase in Demand
February has shown a significant increase in applicants registering for sales and lettings. Whilst there is evidence that first time buyers are returning to the market, buyers will continue to go for property that they now perceive to be more affordable. Furthermore the current economic climate is increasing the demand for good quality affordable rental homes. Duke & Herzog has been able to counter the limited supply in the Camden, Kentish Town and Holloway area with new properties in the surrounding postcodes. These instructions have been translated into greater numbers of deals outside the agency's core area. For example, last week Duke & Herzog received offers for properties they were marketing in Upper Street (Islington), Oakview Gardens (East Finchley), Mare Street (Hackney), Princes Street (West End) and Shepherdess Place (Hoxton).

16 January 2009 - Estate Agent Licensing
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has long called for appropriate regulation to be introduced into the profession. Whilst numerous recent reports have generally stated that better control of all agents is essential, now is the right time for NAEA and ARLA to firmly state that their entry qualification should be the minimum requirement. Therefore the NAEA will roll out their own form of licensing for member agents within the next few months. Peter Bolton King, Chief Executive of NAEA, said: "A lot of the public are simply not aware that there is currently nothing to stop anyone from setting up shop as an agent - and when people are making the largest financial transaction of their lives, that risk that they could be taken advantage of by an unregulated cowboy is unacceptable."

8 January 2009 - No Excuses - Just Results!
Entering 2009 with another success against three of the biggest and most established agencies, Duke & Herzog demonstrates that networking and its unique marketing strategy for a house in Ferntower Road, N5, deliver results for the client - and not false promises.
As in 2008 the company is continuing its outstanding growth and commitment to stand for professionalism and integrity. While privately held Duke & Herzog does not release specific financial information; the company was proud to announce it finished the last quarter of 2008 with an operating profit regardless of any fluctuations in market conditions. Profits were the direct result of customers' response to Duke & Herzog's unique business model.

8 December 2008 - Duke & Herzog outperforming the Competition
This instruction in the imposing Beaux Arts Building, Manor Gardens, N7, was a direct result of Duke & Herzog's success in the area. Instructed along with several high profile agents, once again Duke & Herzog outperformed the competition by deploying innovative marketing initiatives. Using their local knowledge and contacts, Duke & Herzog were unique among the appointed multiple agents in generating viewings and results within the client's timescale. Another example where Duke & Herzog advised of the correct price during the market appraisal and subsequently achieved the full asking price for the client.

28 November 2008 - Increasing number of offers
In spite of the economic weakening Duke & Herzog is pleased to report growing buyer activity. As a result of increased market share Duke & Herzog has generated a growing number of offers from buyers. This clearly demonstrates that their clients benefit from the company's unique culture and business model. Duke & Herzog was also able to refer registered buyers and generate offers for properties marketed by fellow agents.

27 October 2008 - Duke & Herzog sole agent for NALAC
With his knowledge and background as a former architect, Director Christian Herzog secured Duke & Herzog's appointment to market NALAC Development's latest residential project as sole agents. Duke & Herzog won the instruction against a number of established local agents.

1 October 2008 - Energy Performance Certificates mandatory
As of today it is law to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for all homes whenever built, rented or sold. For properties marketed for sale HIP (Home Information Pack) regulations apply. When properties are to be rented out the landlord is responsible to make the EPC available free of charge to a prospective tenant at the earliest opportunity; when a viewing is conducted or when any written information about the property is provided or before a contract is entered into. An EPC for rented property is valid for ten years (unless the property is modified or sold) and is not required for an existing tenancy that commenced before 1 October 2008. EPCs are produced by accredited energy assessors and are always accompanied by a recommendation report listing cost effective and other measures to improve the energy rating.

September 2008 - Duke & Herzog busy arranging tenancies
Now operating with a massively increased market presence, the number of applicants registering with Duke & Herzog outstrips the supply of quality housing stock. As a result of recommendation Duke & Herzog were invited to give an accurate market appraisal for another home in Tufnell Park, N7, resulting in a subsequent appointment as multiple agents. Approaching the peak of a busy and successful lettings season, an aggressive marketing campaign was developed by Duke & Herzog who provided a bespoke service to their clients. Here Duke & Herzog outperformed two established local agents who were not able to deliver results after several weeks of marketing. Another referral led to sole agency instructions in East London, where Duke & Herzog and their sub-agents successfully worked in tandem. The client was not disappointed.

31 July 2008 - Duke & Herzog becomes International Affiliate
Using the opportunity to introduce a News & Press section on their website, Duke & Herzog are pleased to announce the appointment of Blue Pacific Property, Inc. as their new International Affiliate. Blue Pacific Property is an established real estate firm providing a superior service to buyers and sellers in Los Angeles, Orange County and surrounding areas. The company was founded on many of the same principles as Duke & Herzog so that clients of both firms can now rest assured of receiving exceptional services on either side of the Atlantic. Blue Pacific Property is a member of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) which gives access to thousands of properties available to buy or rent.

North London Estate Agents Duke & Herzog

Duke & Herzog's prominent office is ideally located opposite Tufnell Park (Northern Line) tube station, covering the increasingly popular North London market including Kentish Town and Camden. We offer a full range of estate agency services for Residential Sales and Lettings with particular expertise in Land & New Homes. We have a consistently strong database of buyers and tenants looking for property in Tufnell Park, Kentish Town, Dartmouth Park and Camden, and with a local knowledge of over ten years, we combine experience with hard work.

Duke & Herzog is an independent estate agency that stands for professionalism and integrity. Entering our fifth year, we are one of only a few Licensed Estate Agents in the area who are accredited by the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). Licensing is through a formal qualification only, hence we offer expert advice when we guide our landlords and sellers.

When selling or buying a property, which is likely to represent most people's greatest single investment, the public should be able to rely upon their representative to be properly trained and professionally qualified. By using Duke & Herzog you are consulting with a qualified and licensed agent who passed the relevant exams, adheres to the NAEA's strict Code of Practice, has Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance. Customers' monies are protected by the NAEA's Client Money Protection scheme and held in a separate (statutory) clients account.

Nobody would knowingly get into an unlicensed taxi or go to an unqualified doctor but there are still thousands of people willing to entrust one of most important transactions of their life to agents who are not qualified or experienced. Ask your estate agent the simple question: "Are you licensed by the NAEA?" Whether you want to rent out a one bedroom flat in Kentish Town or sell your family home in Tufnell Park, we have taken additional steps and require manager involvement in any transaction to ensure that the outcome you receive is the result you expect. Our directors' day to day involvement is key and generates a very real sense of personal responsibility for the work of Duke & Herzog.

We believe in going the extra mile to deliver an unrivalled marketing experience to our clients. Matching people with property very swiftly, our marketing campaigns include premium quality brochures with professional photographs and colour floor plans, eye catching window displays, boards, open house, advertising, networking, and extensive mail & web exposure in order to achieve the best price expeditiously.