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January 2020

Quality of agency service for high-end buyers has “dwindled” – claim

An estate agent has set up his own buying operation because he claims the quality of service for high-end buyers has “dwindled” in recent years. Matthew Jackson, a former head of new homes and investment at London-focussed agency Chestertons, has now set up Oakmont Private Office. He is damning in… Read More »Quality of agency service for high-end buyers has “dwindled” – claim

Watchdog issues “strong signal” to rogue agents who price-fix

The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to send “a strong signal” to the estate agency industry that price-fixing will not be tolerated. The CMA has in recent times probed three cases of price-fixing amongst agents in different areas. These were: 2019: agencies Michael Hardy, Prospect, Richard Worth, and… Read More »Watchdog issues “strong signal” to rogue agents who price-fix

Conveyancing call for Knotweed info shows need for treatment – claim

The increasing demand for information on Japanese Knotweed during the house buying process is emphasising the need for householders to pay more attention to the problem, it is claimed. Mortgage lenders now require the sellers of properties affected by knotweed to provide evidence of a professional treatment plan along with… Read More »Conveyancing call for Knotweed info shows need for treatment – claim