In whose best interests?
Series: Estates Gazette ; (0348) 29 November 2003, 125(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Looks at the conflicts of interest that estate agents must avoid to meet their obligations under the Estate Agents Act 1979 and, more widely, under the general law. Describes the general duty of loyalty between agents and their clients. Agents must not allow any hidden conflict between their interests and those of their clients. Gives examples of conflict of interest scenarios and states that the law treats very seriously any breach of the conflict of interest rules. Examines how the professional rules of conduct of institutions such as RICS extend the legal rules in respect of their members' activities. Discusses the definition of personal interest in the 1979 Act, third party disclosure under s21 of the Act and the disclosure to the client requirement in the Estate Agents (Undesirable Practices) Order 1991.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS67364 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 124648-1001 |
Looks at the conflicts of interest that estate agents must avoid to meet their obligations under the Estate Agents Act 1979 and, more widely, under the general law. Describes the general duty of loyalty between agents and their clients. Agents must not allow any hidden conflict between their interests and those of their clients. Gives examples of conflict of interest scenarios and states that the law treats very seriously any breach of the conflict of interest rules. Examines how the professional rules of conduct of institutions such as RICS extend the legal rules in respect of their members' activities. Discusses the definition of personal interest in the 1979 Act, third party disclosure under s21 of the Act and the disclosure to the client requirement in the Estate Agents (Undesirable Practices) Order 1991.