ESTATE AGENTS' VALUATIONS

Early day motion 1858, tabled 21 March 2006 by Gregory Campbell (DUP). Signed by 33 members.

That this House notes that many estate agents across the UK carry out their business in a legal, justifiable and exemplary fashion; is concerned at the number of reported incidents involving a small number of estate agents who appear to be able to invent offers for properties and falsely inflate estimated valuations to enhance possible commissions; recognises the lack of regulation which exists in the industry; commends those reputable journalists who have helped expose some practices; and calls upon the Government to ascertain the extent of this activity and to implement such legislation as is necessary to prevent abuses of this type.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 5, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.