Hunt Estates, led by Gill and Steven Hunt and proven experts in the island’s high-end home sales, have been invited to join world’s leading real estate network

London (December 7, 2020) — Christie’s International Real Estate is pleased to welcome Jersey’s Hunt Estates to its global network of luxury specialists. Established in 2015, Hunt Estates serves sellers, buyers and intermediaries with a dynamic approach, skill, advice, contacts and trustworthiness.

Jersey is a hidden gem on the global stage. Measuring just 45 square miles with a population of 107,000, the largest of the Channel Islands is renowned for its quality of life, including excellence in healthcare and education, and its beaches; the water’s edge is rarely more than 10 minutes away. Properties on the island range in price from £250,000 to over £30,000,000.

Steven Hunt, Hunt Estates’ director, was born on Jersey. His family’s history on the island dates back over 300 years. Gill Hunt moved to the island when she was 20 and has worked in real estate on the island for 26 years. She is president of the Jersey Estate Agents Association and regional representative of the U.K.’s National Association of Estate Agents.

Jersey is a self-governing Crown Dependency with its own fiscal and legal system. While associated with the U.K., the Channel Islands’ governance is independent and

provides an attractive tax system. Personal income is taxed at a rate of 20% on the first £725,000 and 1% on all income above; there are no capital gains or inheritance taxes; and corporate taxes are minimal, ranging from zero to 10% based on the industry. With easy access to London, only a 35-minute flight away, Jersey is an attractive prospect for professionals working remotely but with worldwide reach.

Georgina James, of Christie’s International Real Estate, said: “Jersey may be a hidden gem, but it is being discovered by an international audience. Noted for its safety and privacy, it is a wonderful place to raise a family, run a company and enjoy a work-life balance. An added advantage is St. Malo, France, which is just 33 miles away by fast ferry, giving this English-speaking destination international flair.”

Gill and Steven are also keen art and jewelry enthusiasts and look forward to assisting Jersey buyers and sellers looking to acquire or divest their collections at Christie’s auctions.

Gill and Steven Hunt said: “We are delighted to have been appointed by Christie’s International Real Estate to be their Affiliate in Jersey. This will be of great benefit to vendors in Jersey who have properties to sell over £900,000 as they can now have their properties marketed under the Christie’s International Real Estate brand across 48 countries and territories to reach the widest international audience for people who may be considering relocating to Jersey.”

The island’s history, with its French and mainland European roots, remains on prominent display with Mont Orgueil, a castle that began construction in 1204 and still stands sentry over Gorey Harbor and the Royal Bay of Grouville, the latter being named in honor of a visit by Queen Victoria. During World War II, the Channel Islands were the only part of the British Isles to be occupied by German forces.

Today, the island offers exhilarating water adventures on its diverse beaches, which include sand-swept dunes, roaring surf, coves sheltered by soaring cliffs and family-friendly lapping waves. The island is home to one of the oldest surfing clubs in Europe; kayaking, boating and stand-up paddleboard are popular as are scuba diving submerged caves. Coastal golf courses, an abundance of green belts, fine dining, cosmopolitan marinas and historic fishing harbors are other features.

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About Christie’s International Real Estate

Christie’s International Real Estate has successfully marketed high-value real estate around the world for more than 30 years. Through its New York City brokerage and invitation-only Affiliate network spanning 48 countries and territories, Christie’s International Real Estate offers incomparable services to a global clientele at the luxury end of the residential property market. The company has offices in London, New York City, Hong Kong, Moscow, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Palm Beach, and its affiliated brokerages have recorded approximately US$500 billion of real estate transactions over the last five years. (Data as of June 30, 2020.) For additional information, please visit christiesrealestate.com.