The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has announced that it is now approved by the RICS to provide Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) on all surveying services provided to consumers.

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme's annual conference is on 10th July 2019 at The NEC in Solihull. Discounted Early Bird tickets are available for a limited time only.

"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…

Read how a Manchester letting agency that featured within a Channel 4 documentary has now been expelled by TPO for non payment of an award.

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has excluded or expelled five more estate agents from its redress scheme after kicking out six last month.

Redress scheme The Property Ombudsman has expelled six of its rogue estate agent members including one that owes 100 landlords £419,000.

"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.

While water from a leak flowed, driving the leaseholder potty, communication with the managing agent barely trickled,” says Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman.

“When an estate agent offers a promotional commission fee they must ensure that they must themselves abide by the terms of the offer and the TPO Code of Practice,” Katrine Sporle, The…