How material information can accelerate sales and reduce legal disputes
Estate and lettings agents have a legal obligation to include material information on property listings. This enables prospective tenants and buyers to make informed decisions.
Providing material information can reduce wasted time dealing with enquiries and improve transaction times in the sales process. James Munro head of National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team, outlined the key rules from the regulator’s perspective.
Discover:
• What material information is and where to get it
• When it needs to be disclosed (and to whom)
• How material information saves time, avoids distress and reduces legal disputes
About the presenter
James joined the Trading Standards profession in 1989 and spent many years as an operational Trading Standards Officer working with local, regional and national partner agencies and colleagues. He now leads the National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team, overseeing the regulation of estate agency work in the UK and the private rented sector in England.
James has spoken at many industry events and conferences over the last 9 years and has been involved in several collaborative projects to improve standards amongst property professionals. He is a qualified coach and mentor and is passionate about helping people develop their skills.
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Supports CELA:
This session will support your learning and revision for the Level 3 Certificate for Sales and Lettings Agents – CELA.