Professional Membership of Associations
Jersey has no statutory law regarding the operation of estate agencies, unlike the UK where the Estate Agents Act 1979 provides statutory obligations and responsibilities. As there is also no consumer legislation, problems that arise through the use of estate agents must be solved through negotiation or by legal means.
Thompson Estates are members and/or regulated by the relevant industry professional bodies. These provide clients with assurance of professional service standards, protection and recourse where relevant.
The Jersey Estate Agency Association JEAA
AssociationMembership of this association is open to estate agents’ firms, rather than individuals. There is a code of conduct and Rules of the Association which must be complied with. Should there be a complaint from a client or member of the public concerning the business operation of a member firm, the Association can be asked to intervene. A Council meeting is held to address the complaint. A member could be expelled from the Association, or required to try to put matters right.
The National Association of Estate Agents
Membership of this Association is available to suitably experienced and qualified individuals, rather than firms. There is, however, a responsibility for members’ employees and co-directors to abide also by the Rules of conduct, and Code of Practice. Both directors Margaret Thompson MNAEA and Richard Hollick MNAEA are members of the association. Further information on the association can be found at www.naea.co.uk
The Guild of Professional Estate Agents
Guild members are independent estate agents who are experts in your local market place and able to advise you on local valuations, specific market trends, and a wealth of other local information and contacts. Members of the Guild are ethical, professional and adhering to a Code of Conduct - providing you with quality assurance of their service, a valuable reassurance. For further information, please visit www.gpea.co.uk
Fine & Country
Britains leading network of independant estate agencies specialising in the sale of Fine & Country Property. Combining our experienced dedicated professionals with extensive local knowledge and effective national marketing, Fine & Country provides a service which is unrivalled in today’s marketplace. Underpinned by the latest technology and software systems, the marketing and sale of Fine & Country properties is further in enhanced through our showrooms in Park Lane, London. For further information plese visit www.fineandcountry.com