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Case in point: estate agency

By: Language: English Series: RICS Case in Point SeriesPublication details: London RICS 2004Description: xxii,185p. ; 21cmISBN:
  • 1842191624
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 333.33
Contents:
Authority of an estate agent
Duties of the estate agent
Misrepresentations, misdescriptions and negligent misstatements
Remuneration of the agent
Consumer protection and related laws
Summary: The law of estate agency for both residential and commercial sectors is almost entirely to be found in cases. Fundamental issues such as scope of the agents authority, duties and responsibilities to the client, potential liability to third parties, not to mention entitlement to commission can only be understood through case law. For example the decision in John D Wood & Co (Residential and Agricultural) v Knatchbull (2003) has a fundamental impact on the advice and agent is expected to give to a client. There are over 100 other cases referred to throughout this book with clear and concise commentary throughout to ensure that you can understand how these decisions affect your responsibilities and your business.
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Archive London RICS Boxes RICS 2004/21 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30069467
Book London Books 333.33 SMI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30069458
Book London Books 333.33 SMI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2 Available 30073175
Book London RICS Boxes RICS 2004/21 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2 Available 30069471
Book London RICS Boxes RICS 2004/21 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 4 Available 30069462

Authority of an estate agent

Duties of the estate agent

Misrepresentations, misdescriptions and negligent misstatements

Remuneration of the agent

Consumer protection and related laws

The law of estate agency for both residential and commercial sectors is almost entirely to be found in cases. Fundamental issues such as scope of the agents authority, duties and responsibilities to the client, potential liability to third parties, not to mention entitlement to commission can only be understood through case law. For example the decision in John D Wood & Co (Residential and Agricultural) v Knatchbull (2003) has a fundamental impact on the advice and agent is expected to give to a client. There are over 100 other cases referred to throughout this book with clear and concise commentary throughout to ensure that you can understand how these decisions affect your responsibilities and your business.