"Landlords complained that the agent used a deposit as rental payment. Further rent payments were missed and eventually the landlords won a possession order. However, says Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman, they…

Referral fees fall under Government scrutiny but maybe offering the opportunity to improve the practice of charging referral fees by increasing transparency.

A tenant was unhappy about various matters, primarily that the agent ‘lied’ about the nightclubs near the property...

"A landlord, who wanted to sell his rental property, complained to The Property Ombudsman about two issues: the estate agent’s viewing arrangements and their financial evaluation of the buyer, reports Katrine Sporle,…

"A landlord was concerned about the referencing of one particular tenant. He believed that the application was likely to be fraudulent and sought compensation from the agent, reports Katrine Sporle, The Property…

"A property was advertised as a four-bedroomed house, but when a buyer progressed the sale, they discovered that the new extension didn't meet the building regulations." Katrine Sporle, TPO, reviews.

"Having signed a 16-week sole agency agreement, a sale was agreed but fell through and the sellers' niece bought the property. The agency charged the sellers the full commission. Unacceptable, says Katrine…

"Investors in Asia took advantage of an opportunity to receive assured rent for student accommodation, whether or not the rent had been paid. However, the agency failed to meet their commitments, says…

"If a vendor withdraws from a sale and the agent remarkets the property, the agent should, of course, advise the potential buyer – in writing!” says Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman.

Divorce is a terrible thing. All marriages start with high hopes of eternal happiness and yet, says Adam Walker, decades later, half of all marriages end in divorce. Business ‘divorce’ is even…