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Rise in estate agency fees

Language: English Series: Times ; 23/10/89 p3 Daily Telegraph 24/10/89 p4 Times 24/1Publication details: 1989Subject(s): Summary: Estate agents who have increased fees during the present housing market slump are attacked by the National Consumer Council . The criticism has been rejected by agents who predict further rises; vendors may have to pay for advertising . The Office of Fair Trading has warned estate agents that if they increase charges without informing clients, they are breaking the law.

Estate agents who have increased fees during the present housing market slump are attacked by the National Consumer Council . The criticism has been rejected by agents who predict further rises; vendors may have to pay for advertising . The Office of Fair Trading has warned estate agents that if they increase charges without informing clients, they are breaking the law.