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



Property Features

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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From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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“The most professional Agency and the team are......”

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May 26,2022
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Gulestan'
May 26,2022
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The most professional Agency and the team are very kind and helpful as Simon Bhatti, this it will be my second property which I have rented from this office and I'm glad that I will stay with same Agency...
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May 26,2022
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'SHERWAN IBRAHIM'
May 26,2022
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Very professional Agency I really recommend to work with them they are helpful team and very kind they do all their best to help you specially Simon Bhatti....
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“Excellent letting agency...”

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May 24,2022
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Joanna'
May 24,2022
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I've let my flat out through Colin Bibra for over a year and I'm extremely happy with their service. Simon Bhattia has found great tenants very quickly. The team are easy to deal with and solve issues quickly. The service is pleasant, efficient and good ...
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“They wasted my time!...”

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May 16,2022
Minithumbdown
By: 'R Patel'
May 16,2022
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I was going to sell my flat through this agency, due to the cheap pricing, however I quickly encountered major problems. I visited the store, to organise a valuation, booked it in (or so I thought!), took the day off work - but no nobody ...
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May 12,2022
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Maria'
May 12,2022
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Great agency, I can only report good things! Simon found me the perfect new home, sorted an issue on the spot and from the holding deposit to signing the contract was smooth sailing. Very professional and helpful, great communication, I highly recommend!...
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“Not suitable for Property Management...”

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Apr 25,2022
Minithumbdown
By: 'Danny'
Apr 25,2022
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I used this company to find tenants and manage my flat, as I was planning to be out of the country for several months. I've since moved to another company! Upon returning to the flat, after it had been show to prospective tenants, I found ...
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“A high street tradition which deserves its place there...”

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Apr 05,2022
Minithumbup
Simon
Sabina
By: 'Greg'
Apr 05,2022
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I've used Colin Bibra as sole letting agent for many years and never had good reason to move elsewhere. They're professional, competitive and feature prominently in the Ealing area, so therefore a good prospect for people looking for quality property to buy or rent. I ...
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Apr 04,2022
Minithumbdown
By: 'W5'
Apr 04,2022
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We have had an awful experience with this company The tenants they installed have been a constant problem. Colin Bibra - represented by * - have made no attempt to resolve the issues, repeatedly failing to pass on basic information between the concerned parties, and frequently ...
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“Nabeel has been so helpful, amazingly support......”

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Feb 10,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'Milad'
Feb 10,2022
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Nabeel has been so helpful, amazingly supportive. Very polite and understanding . I'd like to wish him all the best and thank him one more time for his support during this difficult time I've been through....
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“Appreciation - Nabeel is gentle and patient. ......”

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Feb 08,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'Tsedal'
Feb 08,2022
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Appreciation - Nabeel is gentle and patient. He has the ability to be present in any situation and offer a listening ear, an encouraging word when needed....
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“Nabeel has been great. He's had to deal with ......”

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Feb 03,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'Alison'
Feb 03,2022
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Nabeel has been great. He's had to deal with a lot on his own while people were not around. Not many people would do this. Sorted out my plumbing and electrical job without me having to chase. That's all you can ask for....
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“Very good agency, with brilliant estate agent......”

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Feb 02,2022
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Paulina'
Feb 02,2022
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Very good agency, with brilliant estate agent Mr Simon! He is extremely helpful, thoughtful and professional. It is so rare these days to meet such a wonderful customer service! I am very thankful for keeping me and my husband in mind and finding our dream ...
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“Simon was really helpful and fast. I really n......”

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Feb 02,2022
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Grace'
Feb 02,2022
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Simon was really helpful and fast. I really needed to move to London asap and he did a brilliant job in helping me with that. And when I fist questions he explained everything to me....
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“Used to be good, company has changed . The c......”

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Dec 28,2021
Minithumbdown
By: 'AdamsJ'
Dec 28,2021
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Used to be good, company has changed . The company has changed over the past year. It used to be good, with decent staff. Now it's just a very below average estate agency with inexperienced staff. After researching on companies house, I discover that the directors ...
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“Jeremy was professional, helpful and a most c......”

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Dec 06,2021
Minithumbup
Jeremy
By: 'Reza'
Dec 06,2021
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Jeremy was professional, helpful and a most considerate agent. He had exceptional knowledge of the W5 area and he always made himself available. Excellent experience....
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“Nabeel has been great since the start of our ......”

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Nov 24,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'Mr Patel'
Nov 24,2021
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Nabeel has been great since the start of our tenancy. I've had bad experiences in the past with agencies but with Nabeel it is a very smooth and quick turn around time to have jobs done. We really hope Nabeel excels in his career. Thank ...
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“Nabeel has been great as our property manager......”

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Nov 02,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'Alex'
Nov 02,2021
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Nabeel has been great as our property manager. Honest and very reliable. Always keep us up to date with any works and sticks to his promises. Thank you again Nabeel...
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“Nabeel Khan is a great property manager and C......”

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Oct 26,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'John Mc'
Oct 26,2021
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Nabeel Khan is a great property manager and Colin Bibra are very lucky to have someone like him on board. Very efficient and completes jobs on time....
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“I saw a property for rent on rightmove, conta......”

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Oct 22,2021
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Christopher'
Oct 22,2021
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I saw a property for rent on rightmove, contacted Colin Bibra via that and arranged a viewing the following day. Simon was very prompt and professional, also very honest about the way things would go should I make an offer and he was true to ...
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“Simon achieves good results...”

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Oct 18,2021
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Richard London'
Oct 18,2021
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I have been using Colin Bibra for about a decade now and have been happy with them. One asset that Colin Bibra has is Simon Bhatti. He is totally professional, efficient and trustworthy. He is straight forward and works very hard. He has always been ...
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“Amazing service from this agent.Prompt booki......”

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Oct 07,2021
Minithumbup
Simon
Jeremy
By: 'paul'
Oct 07,2021
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Amazing service from this agent. Prompt booking to viewing and acceptance it was all within 24 hours.. WOW Great viewing and knowledge from agent Jeremy. With Simon Bhatti arranging everything at a break neck pace. I believe he even went in on his day off to ...
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“We have used Colin Bibra for many years now t......”

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Aug 31,2021
Minithumbup
Simon
Sabina
By: 'Nigel'
Aug 31,2021
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We have used Colin Bibra for many years now to let our portfolio of flats. They are are always very professional and helpful. More recently we have been dealing with Simon who has continued to give us good service and keeps us updated regularly and ...
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“I have been renting from Collin Bibra. I ne......”

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Aug 31,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'Jack'
Aug 31,2021
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I have been renting from Collin Bibra. I need to say it they provide great services Nabeel and Dalvir always have been helpful I will recommend...
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“Nabeel is a wonderful property manager and is......”

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Aug 31,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'Irrum'
Aug 31,2021
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Nabeel is a wonderful property manager and is always there to deal with any issues when they occur. Always keep me updated with jobs and when works are complained they are done to a great standard. Thank you Nabeel. Keep up the great work!...
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“Top Property Manager - Dalvir...”

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Aug 31,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'Sreenivas'
Aug 31,2021
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Dalvir is a Top Property manager thru Colin Bibra. We used his services and he was always very knowledgeable, responsive and very understanding. I would recommend his services to everyone looking for a top property manager / estate agent....
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“This guy is professional. I absolutely recomm......”

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Aug 30,2021
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Dr Zahran'
Aug 30,2021
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This guy is professional. I absolutely recommend this agency. Simon thank you very much for your help . Top guy...
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“Just recently moved out of a property in Eali......”

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Aug 30,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'Irrum'
Aug 30,2021
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Just recently moved out of a property in Ealing. The checkout process was very smooth and Nabeel dealt with my deposit very quickly and had it returned back to me. I have had no problems with Nabeel at all and wish him all the success ...
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“Professional individual who is clearly cares ......”

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Aug 30,2021
Minithumbdown
By: 'Jahan'
Aug 30,2021
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Professional individual who is clearly cares about his job. Cannot complain at all. Thank you for all your help Nabeel. Would definitely recommend Colin Bibra....
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“I have been a tenant at Colin Bibra for a few......”

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Aug 30,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'Inaya'
Aug 30,2021
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I have been a tenant at Colin Bibra for a few years now and Nabeel has been the best manager I have come across....
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Aug 30,2021
Minithumbup
Simon
By: 'Sneha'
Aug 30,2021
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I have ended up dealing with Simon from Colin Bibra twice in the last two years and he always seems to go out of his way to understand my needs as a tenant and help out. Letting agents are employed by the landlords but only ...
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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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