The Property Ombudsman
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Norfolk estate agency criticised by industry ombudsman after sale falls through
Vendor is awarded £700 in compensation after Williams' Way is criticised for 'lack of diligence' when checking buyers' finances.
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Deposits are deposits!
"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 did not accept that the agent acted properly."
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Nightclubs and niggles
A tenant was unhappy about various matters, primarily that the agent ‘lied’ about the nightclubs near the property...
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Number of dual-fee disputes rising as too many estate agents ‘take a punt’
The Property Ombudsman has clarified it guidance to stop agents carrying on with sales despite knowing they did not initiate introduction.
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Selling a rental 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, The Property Ombudsman.
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Fraudulent tenant references
"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 Ombudsman."
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TPO welcomes surveyors as members
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.
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Misleading information about an extension that didn’t meet building regulations
"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.
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Understanding the terms of an agency agreement
"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 Sporle, The Property Ombudsman. "
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Letting agency featured on Channel 4 documentary expelled by ombudsman
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.
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