Regulation

Buying property at auction is favoured by some buyers, but it's not all plain sailing Nov 1, 2011

Auctioneers have discretion but must not discriminate, says Christopher Hamer The Property Ombudsman.

TPO launches strengthened Code Of Practice Oct 12, 2011

TPO 'random monitoring' of letting agents, will complete Stage Two of the Office of Fair Trading Consumer Codes Approval Scheme.

The Property Ombudsman Aug 24, 2011

Trivial complaints damage business, says Christopher Hamer The Property Ombudsman.

Property Ombudsman Jul 28, 2010

Christopher Hamer, The Property Ombudsman, reports on contentious issues with tenants: dissatisfaction, aggravation and communication.

Landlords escape red tape Jul 16, 2010

The new Government has ‘pulled the Rugg’ on proposed PRS regulation. Sheila Manchester looks at the ramifications.

Christopher Hamer, The Property Ombudsman, on references Mar 31, 2010

Christopher Hamer, The Property Ombudsman, says that insufficient attention to references can prove costly for agents.

Regulation concern among landlords Feb 18, 2010

58 per cent of landlords say they are worried about the level of regulation required in relation to the running of their business, says John Heron of Paragon Mortgages.

The Property Ombudsman column Feb 15, 2010

Christopher Hamer, The Property Ombudsman, suggests that talking to your clients can avoid complaints.

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