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Find an Estate Agent or Estate Agents in Essex Estate Agents based in Basildon, Chelmsford, Clacton, Colchester,
Epping, Halstead, Harlow, Harwich, Maldon, Ilford, Romford, Southend, Braintree and Brentwood. |
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What to look out for
Remember that estate agents provide information and property details to buyers,
but they’re usually working for and paid by the seller. Know your rights and be
prepared to bargain so that you get the best deal.
●If you need a mortgage, shop around yourself for the best deal. Don’t be talked
into taking out one the estate agent is trying to sell, unless you’ve compared it
with other lenders’ offers.
●Estate agents must not discriminate against you if you buy additional services
elsewhere or ignore their recommendations (for example, for insurance or a mortgage).
●The agent must not mislead you.
●The agent must describe the property in atrue and accurate way.
●You can make your offer subject to conditions, but the seller does not have to
accept them.
●If you’re asked to pay a pre-contract deposit,check with your solicitor if this
is necessary.If so, is the money returnable if you don’t complete the purchase?
Get a receipt.
●Don’t use the same legal adviser as the seller.
●If using the services of an estate agent to find a suitable property to buy, try
to avoid buying a property where your agent is also acting for the seller. Under
such circumstances, the agent may have a conflict of interest.
●To find a surveyor, ask friends or relatives for their recommendations. Or contact
the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Top tips for buyers and sellers
●Check whether the estate agent is a member of a trade association, for example
the National Association of Estate Agents(NAEA), Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors (RICS) or the Ombudsman for Estate Agents Scheme (OEA).
●Shop around and compare before you commit yourself.
●Don’t be persuaded to sign up to a mortgage, conveyancing or other services without
checking the alternatives.
●Keep a record of all correspondence
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