Cooling off
Language: English Series: The Estate Agent ; April 2009, 8-10(3)Publication details: Subject(s):- CANCELLATION OF CONTRACTS CONCLUDED AWAY FROM BUSINESS PREMISES REGULATIONS 1987
- CANCELLATION OF CONTRACTS MADE IN A CONSUMER'S HOME OR PLACE OF WORK ETC REGULATIONS 2008
- EU PROPOSAL FOR A DIRECTIVE ON CONSUMER RIGHTS
- HOME INFORMATION PACKS
- England and Wales -- 1543-
- PROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L147231 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 147231-1001 |
Reports on how the "cooling off" regulations giving consumers seven days to change their minds about contracts signed in their own homes or at their own offices which came into effect in 2008 affects estate agents. Explains how to get round the Cancellation of Contracts Made in a Consumer's Home or Place of Work Regulations 2008, and gives advice on how to act. Concludes by considering possible future developments, including an EU Directive which might double the cooling off period to 14 days.