Colin Bibra
4.8/5, 376 reviews
93% recommended
89% sales valuation accuracy
95% sales fee satisfaction
98% lettings valuation accuracy
96% lettings fee satisfaction



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As one of Ealing's leading independent firms of Estate and Letting Agents, Colin Bibra and Co draw upon the experience of individuals with a huge depth of local knowledgeand we offer services for the sales, purchasing, rental and letting out of property, property management and property investment. show more As one of Ealing's leading independent firms of Estate and Letting Agents, Colin Bibra and Co draw upon the experience of individuals with a huge depth of local knowledgeand we offer services for the sales, purchasing, rental and letting out of property, property management and property investment.
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Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 89% 95% £280,000 £570,000
Lettings 98% 96% £800 £4,750
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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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“Excellent, polite and knowledgeable agent. Re......”

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Aug 12,2022
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Aug 12,2022
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Excellent, polite and knowledgeable agent. Really personable, and made me comfortable whenever we are speaking on the phone or in person...
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Aug 12,2022
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A great agency, and the service & professional care provided by Nabeel Khan has been excellent - would highly recommend...
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Aug 12,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'Lina'
Aug 12,2022
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very helpful and professional. Nabeel is extremely prompt when dealing with any issues and always provides great customer service. I would highly recommend him. Thank you!!!...
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“I have been renting through Colin Bibra Estat......”

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Aug 12,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'Jacek'
Aug 12,2022
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I have been renting through Colin Bibra Estate Agents They provide very good service, 100% I will recommend Colin Bibra Nabeel has been great...
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“Nabeel has been a fantastic support during my......”

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Aug 11,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'Pritish'
Aug 11,2022
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Nabeel has been a fantastic support during my stay and check out in one of the property managed by him. He is a through professional and an excellent sense of customer service....
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Aug 11,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'Magdalena'
Aug 11,2022
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Colin Bibra agents are great! Nabeel is very professional and super helpful. Goes extra mile to help if you need an assistance....
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Aug 10,2022
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By: 'VJS'
Aug 10,2022
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I liked the fast and quick response to the viewing and offer confirmation process. As someone new to the country, I expected the same from the estate agents. Thanks to Simon and team in the office for the all the help. Looking forward to have ...
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“Nabeel was very polite and dealt with my issu......”

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Aug 10,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'A'
Aug 10,2022
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Nabeel was very polite and dealt with my issues straight away. I had issues with trying to get my appliances sorted out and he managed to get someone out the same day. Very quick and efficient....
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“Outstanding service by Mr. Simon Bhatti....”

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Aug 10,2022
Minithumbup
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By: 'Sonal Dixit'
Aug 10,2022
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Outstanding service by Mr. Simon Bhatti He is friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. He made the entire letting process seamless for us. Thank-you for the amazing service 😊...
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Aug 10,2022
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By: 'Judy'
Aug 10,2022
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Helpful and efficient service. Staff quick to respond and support during the process of getting new tenants - From first contact to getting tenants was really quick....
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“Simon Bhatti is the best estate agent in the ......”

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Aug 10,2022
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By: 'Suzy'
Aug 10,2022
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Simon Bhatti is the best estate agent in the business, he is very knowledgeable and knows the market very well. Simon took time to listen to my needs and find me a suitable home. What a service and what great work ethic he displays....
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“I was very impressed with the knowledge and p......”

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Aug 10,2022
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By: 'Nancy'
Aug 10,2022
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I was very impressed with the knowledge and professionalism shown by Mr. Simon Bhatti. Great service would highly recommend. Five star all the time!...
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“Jeremy Askwith was instrumental in selling my property...”

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Aug 06,2022
Minithumbup
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By: 'Carmel'
Aug 06,2022
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Jeremy Askwith was instrumental in selling my property. His experience, his expertise and his approach are commendable. He was always available to answer my queries and concerns. He helped me with every aspect of finalising the flat details. I would recommend him 100%....
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“Outstanding service from Simon Bhatti. Friend......”

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Aug 01,2022
Minithumbup
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By: 'Rasa Ivanauskaite'
Aug 01,2022
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Outstanding service from Simon Bhatti. Friendly and professional approach to the clients. We are really grateful for the support throughout looking for the new property. Thank you. Im very pleased with your customer service. Definitely highly recommended....
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“A fantastic organisation! Great cutomer suppo......”

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Aug 01,2022
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Ava'
Aug 01,2022
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A fantastic organisation! Great cutomer support from beginning to end of the process. The team are really helpful. I'd like to thank Mr Nabeel and Mr Simon for their assistance in resolving my flat issues....
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Aug 01,2022
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Aleksandra'
Aug 01,2022
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Amazing experience from the very first moment of entering the agents office. Simon Bhatti was incredibly helpful, listen carefully to our requirements and found us perfect place to live. Thank you Simon....
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“Excellent work from Simon!...”

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Jul 29,2022
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Kristian'
Jul 29,2022
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Simon was very efficient and easy to contact, handling things really well. He dealt with our search in an effective way and kept us updated throughout, we secured our apartment very quickly as the demand was high thanks to his great work. Simon was also ...
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“Excellent service from Simon...”

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Jul 29,2022
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By: 'Jonah'
Jul 29,2022
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Simon was very quick in helping us get a viewing and thus having the opportunity to lodge a bid (securing our apartment). He was proactive and very helpful in answering all our questions as well. We would highly recommend Simon and are grateful for his ...
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“Great Service - Feedback...”

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Jul 29,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'David'
Jul 29,2022
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Nabeel answered all my questions clearly and was very polite and professional - I would like to thank him and definitely recommend him to other people...
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“Incredible customer service...”

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Jul 29,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'Zahid'
Jul 29,2022
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Nabeel displayed Incredible customer service, was highly knowledgeable and efficient with all concerns and enquiries I had. Very satisfied and will definitely recommend his services for future clients....
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“Excellent...”

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Jul 28,2022
Minithumbdown
By: 'Alison'
Jul 28,2022
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Nabeel was very helping in dealing with my issues. I had a boiler issue and he sent some out out straight away to fix it. Didn't need to wait long at all...
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“Very professional and great telephone manner.......”

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Jul 28,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'Nasim'
Jul 28,2022
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Very professional and great telephone manner. Help deal with my issues straight away when I reported them. Thank you Nabeel....
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“I had an issue and Nabeel very kind when help......”

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Jul 28,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'Sofia'
Jul 28,2022
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I had an issue and Nabeel very kind when helping me. He was fast and efficient and answered all my questions and was very helpful....
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Jul 24,2022
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Lillian'
Jul 24,2022
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I had a really good experience working with Simon, he was very professional and friendly at the same time, he took the time to explain everything to me and answered all my questions, so I’d really recommend working with him....
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“Excellent service...”

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Jul 13,2022
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Ivy'
Jul 13,2022
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I received great service from Simon, I’m in crutches due to a sprained ankle and I arrived 20 minutes late to the viewing but he waited patiently for me, showed me around, answered all my questions and offered to drive me home. He’s very ...
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Jun 24,2022
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Fiona'
Jun 24,2022
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We have had very friendly service that belied the stereotype of Estate Agents. Simon has been pro-active and helpful at every stage....
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“I have used Colin Bibra for many years to fin......”

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Jun 15,2022
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By: 'Nicola'
Jun 15,2022
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I have used Colin Bibra for many years to find tenants for my flat. They have always been professional and efficient. Simon Bhatti was very helpful and always kept me up to date when I last used Colin Bibra....
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“I would highly recommend Simon Bhatti at Colin Bibra Ealing...”

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Jun 13,2022
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Hannah'
Jun 13,2022
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I was looking for a property in Ealing. Mr Simon Bhatti was very professional, helpful with great customer service. He found exactly what I was looking for. I would highly recommend Simon at Colin Bibra, he will honestly go the extra mile to get you ...
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Jun 09,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'Sylwia'
Jun 09,2022
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During the our 13th years tenancy in one of Victorian House in Ealing area we had a lot of unexpected surprises. Flat was rented from a private Landlady. She was very lovely in a noble edge. At that time our life as a tenant was ...
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“Superb Service from Simon, Sabina & Shweta...”

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May 27,2022
Minithumbup
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By: 'Steve'
May 27,2022
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We have recently rented a property through this agency and found the process simple and pleasant. Mr. Simon Bhatti found us the perfect home and the office staff Sabina and Shweta assisted with the process. Every time we had a question it would be answered ...
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Landlord Fees

LANDLORD FEES SCHEDULE
ADDITIONAL FEES AND CHARGES

LETTINGS INSTRUCTION FEES (see T&C's for service details)
Let Only: 12% (Inc. VAT) of yearly rental income upfront
Let Only Renew: 6% (Inc. VAT) of yearly rental income upfront
Let + Rent Collect: 13.2% (Inc. VAT) of monthly rental Income
Let + Manage: 18% (Inc. VAT) of monthly rental Income
Premium Manage: 21.60%(Inc. VAT) of monthly rental Income

SALES INSTRUCTION FEES (see T&C's for service details)
1.8% (Inc. VAT) of total sale price (sole agents)
2.4% (Inc. VAT) of total sale price (joint agents)
3.0% (Inc. VAT) of total sale price (multiple agents)

PRE-TENANCY FEES (ALL SERVICE LEVELS)
Arranging and facilitating statutory compliance if not provided on instruction or undertaken by the landlord:
• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): £90 (Inc. VAT) per tenancy
• Gas Safety Certificate (GSR): £111 (Inc. VAT) per tenancy
• Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR): £180 (Inc. VAT) per tenancy
• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT): £54 (Inc. VAT) per tenancy
• Legionella Risk Assessment: £54 (Inc. VAT) per tenancy
• Installing Smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide: £80 (Inc. VAT) per tenancy
• Handling local authority licensing application: £150 Inc. VAT) per tenancy

START OF TENANCY FEES
Referencing fees: £21.60 (Inc. VAT) per applicant and guarantor (if required). Referencing for each applicant to assess affordability)
Drawing up tenancy Agreement: £160.00 (Inc. VAT) per applicant. Agreement will be uploaded for signing via DocuSign.
Deposit Registration Fees (where collected): £90 (Inc. VAT) per tenancy. Register landlord and tenant details and protect the security deposit with a Government-authorized Scheme. Provide the tenant(s) with the Deposit Certificate and Prescribed Information within 30 days of the tenancy start date.
Inventory in fee: £151.80 (Inc. VAT) per tenancy.
Professional Inventory company to attend the property to undertake a Schedule of Condition to be compared against inventory when tenants leave

DURING TENANCY FEES
Additional Property Visits: £90 (Inc. VAT) per visit.
Should the landlord request property visits in addition to those within their existing Terms of Business, this covers the costs of attending the property.
Renewal Fees: £160 (Inc. VAT) per tenancy.
Contract negotiation, amending and updating terms and arranging for the signing of a further tenancy agreement.

END OF TENANCY FEES
Check-out Inventory: £151.80 (Inc. VAT) per tenancy.
Professional Inventory company to attend the property to undertake an updated Schedule of Condition based on the original inventory and negotiating the repayment of the security deposit.
Fees for the service of Legal Notices (Section 8 or Section 21): £180 (Inc. VAT) per Notice.

Client Money Protection (CMP): Propertymark
Redress scheme: The Property Ombudsman

Please ask a member of staff if you have any questions about our Fees

Tenant Fees

Fee information
New assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) tenant fees

Holding Deposit: One week’s rent.

Security Deposit: Five weeks’ rent.(This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy)

Unpaid Rent: Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s): Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (Inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract: £50 (Inc. VAT) per agreed variation. (To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents)

Change of Sharer: £50 (Inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. (To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Early Termination: Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

Client Money Protection (cmp): Propertymark
Redress scheme: The Property Ombudsman

You can find out more details on the agent’s website or by contacting the agent directly.
Last updated at 20/09/2019, 12:58 PM by john bishop
Kindly note that legally, letting agents need to publish information about their tenancy fees, government-approved redress schemes and client money protection schemes on their website and on third party websites (on which agents are listed). For properties to lease/rent in England, agents need to keep this information up to date and precise on allAgents or specify within the property description.

Complaints Procedure

Colin Bibra Estate Agents Limited – Complaints Handling Procedure

Our complaints policy

We are committed to providing a high-quality service to all our clients. When something goes wrong, we need you to tell us about it. This will help us to improve our standards.

If you have a complaint, please let us know the details in writing, either by letter or email.

What will happen next?

1. We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint by letter or email within three working days of receiving it, enclosing a copy of this procedure.

2. We will then investigate your complaint. This will normally involve passing your complaint to the manager of the relevant department (sales, lettings, property management or estate management), who will review the matter and speak to the member/members of staff involved.

3. Within fifteen working days of your complaint being sent, we will send you a detailed written reply to your complaint, including suggestions for resolving the matter.

4. If you do not feel your complaint has been resolved, we will then invite you to a meeting during working hours to discuss and resolve your complaint. The meeting will take place within fifteen working days of us becoming aware of your dissatisfaction, subject to your availability.

5. Within five working days of the meeting, we will write to you to confirm what took place and any solutions we have agreed with you.

6. If you do not want a meeting or it is not possible, we will arrange for a director of the company to review the decision.

7. We will write to you within 10 working days of receiving your request for a review, confirming our final position on your complaint and explaining our reasons.

8. If you are still not satisfied after the last stage of the in-house complaint procedure (or more than 8 weeks has elapsed since the complaint was first made) then you can take the matter up with The Property Ombudsman: (or your chosen approved scheme) without charge”. You can contact The Property Ombudsman by:

Post: Milford House, 43-55 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2BP
Telephone: 01722 333306
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.tpos.co.uk/
Last updated at 11:58 AM 20/09/2019 by john bishop

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