buying a home in hampstead / north west london

An Estate Agent's Obligation To You

Your estate agent, whether they represent the seller or the buyer, is legally obligated to:

• Put their client's interests above anyone else's
• Keep their client's information confidential
• Obey their client's lawful instructions;
• Report to their client anything that would be useful
• Account to their client for any money involved
• Before you start working with an estate agent, ask them for clarification of their understanding of regulations and the agent’s responsibilities.
  
  

  • Buying a Property / deciding / what you want / what you can afford

  • Selecting an estate agent / buyer's agent v seller's agent / estate agents' obligations / evaluating an estate agent / the new way home

  • Choosing an Area / what is the right area / how to search the area / West Hampstead / South Hampstead / Belsize Park / St Johns Wood / Kilburn / Maida Vale / Swiss Cottage / Cricklewood

  • House Hunting / resale factors / automating search / personal service

  • House Inspection / defects / surveys / surveyors / disclosures / repairs

  • Completion / offers / contingencies / negotiating / responses / withdrawing