Love them or hate them, estate agents are an integral part of buying or selling a home. Professor Property responds to your questions and experiences about estate agents.
Question: Please could you tell me if the agency I have gone with has rights to charge me if I change my mind because I am not happy with his service, I have only been with him for one week and problems...
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Question: We agreed to purchase a property which the agent’s particulars and web-site stated had a 1.5 acre plot. Our surveyor has measured it at 0.75/0.80 acres at best. Estate agent hot-footed it out...
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Question: I signed a 12-week-contract with my estate agent just over a month ago after having received an information pack that the property would be advertised locally and on rightmove. It is now 1 month...
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Question: I just sold a house, and I am getting phone calls from an Estate Agent for a fee. The house was sold yesterday. I was doing a deal with the buyer before, but when the Estate Agent got involved I then...
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Question: I was recently involved in a house purchase where our offer was accepted and everything was going smoothly when after about 3 weeks of 'disappearing' the vendor decided to pull out. Is there any...
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Question: I’m not satisfied with the work my current estate agent has provided, I’m thinking of just walking away but want to know if I’ll still be liable to pay their fees by doing so.
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Question: How can I decide which estate agent to use to sell my home?
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Question: How do I find a surveyor? Sorry, I'm new to all of this! The estate agents has offered me one from their company but I'm nervous it will be biased? Rachael, Hants
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Question: What are your thoughts on trying to sell your house yourself, rather than using an estate agent? Trish, Kent
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Question: Hi Rosie, our landlord is selling the flat we’re renting, and we’re about to start a ‘periodic tenancy’ giving us two months from when he receives an offer from a buyer. Are...
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Question: I’m worried that I am being overcharged by my conveyancing solicitor for our moving fees, how can I check that the costs are accurate, and if not, how can I get the money back? Sally, London
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Question: How much should I be paying for my conveyancing? Suman
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Question: I've just bought a new leather sofa - but I'm worried it will get damaged during the move. What's the best way to protect it? Alan
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