Professional Negligence Claims against Estate Agents

Estate agents have a varied role in facilitating the buying, selling, or renting of properties. Some of the key responsibilities of an estate agent include marketing and advertising, valuing properties, negotiating deals, and conducting legal and administrative tasks. If an estate agent were to make a mistake, or conduct business negligently, this could lead to real financial losses for their clients.

Estate agents have duty of care towards their clients, which means that they should perform their duties with reasonable care and skill. A professional negligence claim against estate agents can be brought if a breach in their duty of care leads to a financial loss.

Contact us today to find out if you have a potential claim; if we believe you do, we will pass your claim onto one of our panel firms of solicitors who will provide expert legal advice and assistance.

Examples of estate agent negligence

To establish a claim for estate agent professional negligence, a client must prove that the estate agent breached their duty of care, and that the breach caused them to suffer a loss. This loss may include financial losses, such as a decrease in the property value or additional costs incurred, as well as non-financial losses such as stress and inconvenience.

Listed below are some general examples of situations that could potentially constitute estate agency negligence:

• Misrepresenting the property: Estate agents have a duty to provide accurate information about the property they are selling or renting. If they provide false information, such as the size of the property, the state of repair or the energy efficiency, this could be considered negligence.
• Failing to disclose defects: If the estate agent fails to advise upon or disclose known defects in the property, such as damp, structural issues or other problems, this could also be considered negligence.
• Breaching fiduciary duty: Estate agents have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of their clients. If they act in their own interests or fail to disclose potential conflicts of interest, this could be considered negligence.
• Negligent advice: Estate agents are expected to provide professional advice to their clients. If the advice they give is negligent or incorrect, this could result in financial loss or other harm to their clients.
• Failure to carry out due diligence: Estate agents are expected to carry out reasonable due diligence on the properties they are selling or renting, including verifying planning permissions, boundary lines and other relevant information. Failure to do so could result in negligence.

Professional negligence claims against estate agents

The best way to make a professional negligence claim against an estate agents is to get in touch with a professional negligence solicitor. Expert Commercial Law have law firms on their panel with professional negligence teams in various locations throughout England and Wales.

To find out if you could have a case, please contact us using the form at the top of the page. We will review the information provided, and if we believe you have a case, we will pass your case onto one of our panel firms.

Most of our panel firms take on professional negligence claims against estate agents using conditional fee agreements, also known as no win, no fee agreements. This means that if you do not win your case, you will not be required to pay anything to your solicitor. If your case is successful, you will be required to pay a pre-agreed percentage amount from any damages you are awarded on conclusion of your case.

The length of time it takes to conclude a professional negligence claim can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the case, the number of parties involved, and the way in which the case is funded. On average, a professional negligence claim can take between 6 months and 2 years or more to resolve. However, the length of time can be shorter or longer, depending on the specific circumstances of the case.

The following are some factors that may affect the length of time it takes to resolve a professional negligence claim:

• The complexity of the case: Complex cases, such as those involving multiple parties or technical issues, may take longer to resolve.
• The speed of the legal process: The speed at which the legal process moves will also affect the length of time it takes to resolve a professional negligence claim.
• The willingness of the parties to settle: If the parties are willing to negotiate and reach a settlement, this can shorten the length of time it takes to resolve the claim.
• The availability of evidence: The availability and complexity of evidence, such as expert reports, can also impact the length of time it takes to resolve a professional negligence claim.

It is important to remember that each case is unique and the length of time it takes to resolve a professional negligence claim will depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each case. A professional negligence solicitor can provide a more accurate estimate of the length of time it may take to resolve your specific case.

Why choose us to assist with professional negligence claims against estate agents?

Expert Commercial Law takes the stress out of locating a solicitor for your case. Our panel of solicitors have many years of experience in dealing with professional negligence claims against estate agents.

We understand the complexities and emotional toll that come with making a professional negligence claim. Our panel of highly skilled and experienced law firms have a deep understanding of this area of law, and are dedicated to providing tailored and compassionate support to each of our clients.

Our commitment to excellence and our track record of successful outcomes are testament to our ability to deliver results. You can trust that our panel firms will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for your case, without the financial burden of upfront fees. Choose us for dedicated and experienced representation, and let us help you secure the compensation you deserve.

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Please note, we are not a firm of solicitors; however, we maintain a panel of trusted and regulated legal experts. If you contact us in relation to a commercial law case, we will pass your case onto a panel firm in return for a fee from our panel firms. We will never charge you for passing on your case to a panel firm.