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Home buying and selling a market study [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: London OFT 2010Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 338.47624 $2 18
Online resources: Summary: Reforming traditional estate agency practices by introducing new innovations to home buying and selling practices would benefit the consumer. Updating the Estate Agents Act 1979 to allow new players into the market would encourage competition. Further regulation is unncessary but calls for enforcement of current rules to guard against serious breaches. Consumers are urged to negotiate hard on commission fees and consider using alternatives to traditional estate agents such as online services. Final report and accompanying research reports conclude the study launched in 2009 (See L146790)
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Reforming traditional estate agency practices by introducing new innovations to home buying and selling practices would benefit the consumer. Updating the Estate Agents Act 1979 to allow new players into the market would encourage competition. Further regulation is unncessary but calls for enforcement of current rules to guard against serious breaches. Consumers are urged to negotiate hard on commission fees and consider using alternatives to traditional estate agents such as online services. Final report and accompanying research reports conclude the study launched in 2009 (See L146790)