Articles by ‘Jack Pestill’

As an agent you will be engaged under a contract, which will specify, among other things, the basis upon which you are entitled to your fee. There are numerous pitfalls, however, that might prevent you from recovering your fee. Some of the most important ones are addressed below.

When acting for the vendor, you will typically market the property for sale, or offer the premises to let. You will have a written contract with the vendor, which will spell out, among other things, the terms upon which you are entitled to your fee. The contract is therefore essential.

Jack Pestill, dispute resolution solicitor based in our City office, was honoured to present an award at the Autumn Fair recently…

A rogue lettings agent who swindled both landlords and tenants out of more than £200,000 was recently handed a custodial sentence. Martin Marcus, 52, of Bushey, had admitted five counts of fraud and was…

A recent piece in the Guardian newspaper has reminded homeowners about the potential perils of restrictive covenants. Buyers are advised to be aware of any clauses buried in the small print of a property’s…

Fewer than one in ten Londoners go to the trouble to check their landlord’s credentials, according to new research. The recent study, conducted by a city removals firm, found that just eight per cent…

A landlord who was found to have kept almost £7,000 in tenants’ deposits has been barred from renting out properties.

New research conducted by a leading think tank has revealed that one in six UK landlords are not using official deposit protection schemes.

The European Commission has announced that the ODR platform is now accessible to consumers and traders.

A report recently published by Citizens Advice has set out the arguments for a new licensing scheme to be rolled out across England.

Other issues likely to cause friction include property damage, redecoration of the premises and rent arrears, according to a new study. The research, carried out by Imfuna Let, found that while cleaning was a…

Recent research suggests that 60 per cent of estate agents do not check with sellers about any ongoing disputes with neighbours.