Gallant Richardson
4.8/5, 291 reviews
94% recommended
100% sales valuation accuracy
99% sales fee satisfaction
95% lettings valuation accuracy
97% lettings fee satisfaction
Gallant Richardson is an independent, partner-led estate agency, specialising in both residential lettings and sales in the Colchester and North Essex area. We're not part of a large corporate chain. We opened our town-centre office in 1993. Since then, we've established our reputation by providing expert, personal advice on the local ... show more Gallant Richardson is an independent, partner-led estate agency, specialising in both residential lettings and sales in the Colchester and North Essex area. We're not part of a large corporate chain. We opened our town-centre office in 1993. Since then, we've established our reputation by providing expert, personal advice on the local sales and lettings market and by following the very best working practices.
Gallant Richard | Estate & Letting Agents in Colchester

Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 100% 99% £31,500 £2,600,000
Lettings 95% 97% £380 £1,350
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
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Areas covered
  • CO1
  • Colchester
  • CO2
  • North Essex
  • CO3
  • CO4
  • CO5
  • CO6
  • CO7
  • CO8
  • CO9
  • CO11
Address

5 Culver Street West
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1JG
01206 548222

Opening Hours
Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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NAEA ARLA NALS TPOS Sales TPOS Lettings TPOS DPS TDS SAGEagent
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Oct 24,2023
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Craig
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Oct 24,2023
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Had a positive experience with Gallant Richardson (thanks Craig!) Had a few hiccups due to unforseen circumstances, but the team were proactive and provided regular updates, which was very reassuring....
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“Excellent service from Gallant Richardson...”

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Oct 18,2023
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Sacha
By: 'Tim Strugnell'
Oct 18,2023
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I’ve been renting my apartment from Gallant Richardson for three years now. Throughout that time if there has been the slightest problem it has been sorted immediately. This week my water heater stopped working and the letting agent, Sacha Allen was so helpful that ...
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Oct 18, 2023
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Thank you for your kind review. We will let Sacha know. It is appreciated. We do work hard for landlords and tenants to make sure things are done properly. ...

“A brilliant team and really helpful and suppo......”

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Aug 06,2023
Minithumbup
Tim
Debbie
By: 'Rusel Broadway'
Aug 06,2023
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A brilliant team and really helpful and supportive both for me as a Tennant and for my landlord. Very helpful and approachable. I cannot find fault with their service and support, especially during Covid. Many thanks to you....
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Aug 07, 2023
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“Craig and Andy dealt with our house sale. Bot......”

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Jun 04,2023
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By: 'Claire'
Jun 04,2023
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Craig and Andy dealt with our house sale. Both were so professional and helpful. I would highly recommend Gallant and Richardson....
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Jun 05, 2023
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“Good Experience...”

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Jun 02,2023
Minithumbup
Joanne
Lynne
By: 'Esmat Zerin Esha'
Jun 02,2023
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All over it was a good experience with GR. We got the support in and out. I wish them all the best for the future....
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Jun 02, 2023
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“Very happy with Gallant Richardson in the sal......”

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Apr 21,2023
Minithumbup
Craig
By: 'Jeremy Roope'
Apr 21,2023
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Very happy with Gallant Richardson in the sale of my parents home. Craig Tarbet was very friendly and helpful, kept us updated throughout the sale of the property. We would not hesitate in using Gallant Richardson again....
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By: Andy Wade
Apr 24, 2023
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“Used Gallants for a property sale. Really hel......”

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Apr 17,2023
Minithumbup
Craig
By: 'Tony Tredgett'
Apr 17,2023
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Used Gallants for a property sale. Really helpful general advice throughout the process including guidance on things to do to better prepare the property for sale. Property successfully sold in a good timescale with Craig in particular keeping me fully informed and regularly updated. Would ...
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Apr 17, 2023
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Mar 30,2023
Minithumbup
Joanne
Tim
By: 'Sam'
Mar 30,2023
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I couldn't recommend gallant richardsons enough, we have used other local estate agents over the years but these guys went to the ends of the earth to secure our tenancy, the made the paperwork easy to understand and we ended up buying the rental from ...
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Mar 30, 2023
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Thank you for your kind review Sam. We are so pleased you have been able to purchase your home from your landlord and we wish you and your family many happy years there. ...

“Great Experience!...”

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Mar 30,2023
Minithumbup
Joanne
By: 'Lucy'
Mar 30,2023
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Honestly, I couldn't recommend Gallant Richardson enough. They are friendly, approachable, helpful and made the whole process very smooth. Also, Jo is amazing! She guided and reassured me through everything perfectly. Thank you...
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Mar 30, 2023
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“Personal and Proactive...”

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Feb 28,2023
Minithumbup
Craig
Andy
By: 'Dan'
Feb 28,2023
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So nice to work with an estate agent that actually wants to spend the time getting to know what the client wants, appropriately managing everyone's expectations and then working hard to achieve the best deal for all concerned. Personal service cannot be underestimated in a ...
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By: Andy Wade
Mar 01, 2023
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Thank you very much for your positive comments, it was a pleasure to help you move, good luck in your new home ...

“Excellent service and fantastic staff....”

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Feb 25,2023
Minithumbup
By: 'Richard'
Feb 25,2023
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Excellent service and fantastic staff. Gallant Richardson were letting agents for our property for twelve years while we lived overseas. They were wonderful and always did a fantastic job. When we decided to sell the property, they were equally as helpful and professional. Can't recommend ...
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By: Tim Wade
Feb 27, 2023
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Thank you for your kind review Richard and we appreciate your business for so many years. It has been our pleasure to help. All the best. ...

“Well done to all staff at Gallant Richardson ......”

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Feb 14,2023
Minithumbup
By: 'Clare'
Feb 14,2023
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Well done to all staff at Gallant Richardson for supplying such a great service for all the years I was a tenant When anyone wants to rent a property. Go to Gallant Richardson.....1st Class!! All the best all of you....
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Feb 14, 2023
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Thank you for being such a good tenant Clare. We will miss you. All the best. ...

“Craig and the team were professional and kept......”

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Feb 13,2023
Minithumbup
Craig
By: 'Zoe B'
Feb 13,2023
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Craig and the team were professional and kept me in touch constantly throughout the buying process. I have no hesitation to Highly recommend....
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Feb 13, 2023
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“I have used the services of Gallant Richardso...Professional and helpful....”

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Feb 08,2023
Minithumbup
By: 'Mrs Mayo'
Feb 08,2023
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I have used the services of Gallant Richardson for a number of years both as a landlord and a vendor. My experience has been positive and I have appreciated their professionalism throughout. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services to anyone and if, ...
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By: Andy Wade
Feb 09, 2023
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“Very professional from start to finish...”

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Jan 07,2023
Minithumbup
Craig
By: 'Roy'
Jan 07,2023
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Very professional from start to finish. Estimates realistic and not the time wasting ego stroking over inflated valuations of other estate agents that will lose you time and potential buyers. The whole process and the communications were excellent and willing to go the extra to ...
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Jan 09, 2023
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“Reliable Property Agent...”

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Dec 23,2022
Minithumbup
Joanne
By: 'Chlorine Tang'
Dec 23,2022
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A big thank you to the letting team at Gallant Richardson for the excellent service and a special thanks to Joanne for making my family's stay worry free before coming to Colchester. I would highly recommend Gallant Richardson to anyone....
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Dec 23, 2022
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Thank you very much for your kind words, I will make sure Joanne sees them. Thank you for coming to Gallant Richardson, it was a pleasure to help you and your family and the friends and colleagues you have recommended since. ...

“First Class Services...”

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Dec 12,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'David'
Dec 12,2022
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Your staff during our 18-year association have always provided a top class, caring service that is professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. As an ex-pat landlord, it was of great comfort to know you always had my back and best interests at heart. Finally, the sales team ...
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Dec 12, 2022
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“Have used this agent for both letting and pro......”

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Oct 26,2022
Minithumbup
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Oct 26,2022
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Have used this agent for both letting and property sale and found them to friendly, knowledgeable, professional and responsive to queries. We would certainly use them again should we ever need to sell buy or rent....
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Oct 26, 2022
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Thank you very much for your kind words. It has been a pleasure acting for you and sad to lose you as clients but I'm glad we got the sale through for you ...

“We stayed in the same property for 15 years. ......”

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Oct 04,2022
Minithumbup
Andy
By: 'Brian'
Oct 04,2022
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We stayed in the same property for 15 years. Throughout our time they were always helpful. Any issues we had with the property were dealt with promptly and we were always kept informed as to the progress. Inevitably issues arise when renting and Gallant Richardson's agents ...
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Oct 04, 2022
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Thank you very much for you kind words, it is a real shame to lose you as tenants but an exciting opportunity for you to move on ...

“I have been very impressed with the way Galla......”

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Oct 04,2022
Minithumbup
Craig
By: 'Mr Butcher'
Oct 04,2022
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I have been very impressed with the way Gallant Richardson have recently handled the sale of our property. From the very start with the competitive fee quoted, and then advertising, marketing and arranging and handling viewings, their service has been first class. Once a buyer ...
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Oct 05, 2022
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“Gallant Richardson have been a consistent and......”

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Sep 15,2022
Minithumbup
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By: 'Jane'
Sep 15,2022
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Gallant Richardson have been a consistent and reliable support from start to finish! They were on the ball with their communication and offered excellent advice. Our situation was difficult and they showed empathy and kindness in how they worked with us. Special thanks to Andy ...
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Sep 15, 2022
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Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to help and we hope your Mum's move has well and she is comfortable. ...

“Rebecca was super kind and helpful in every n......”

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Sep 06,2022
Minithumbup
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By: 'Teo'
Sep 06,2022
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Rebecca was super kind and helpful in every need that we would have. Rachel also helped us with quick responses anytime we had issues with fixing stuff in the place. Thanks both for your help!...
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Sep 06, 2022
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Thank you for your kind review and for being such good tenants. We wish you all the best in your new home. ...

“The best in the business as far as I'm concer......”

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Sep 05,2022
Minithumbup
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By: 'Tom'
Sep 05,2022
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The best in the business as far as I'm concerned. Nothing was too much trouble; efficient, polite and fantastic value for money all things considered. Really do redefine the standards when it comes to estate agency and I was very impressed with every aspect of ...
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Sep 05,2022
Minithumbup
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By: 'Rachel'
Sep 05,2022
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I've had a fantastic experience with Gallant Richardson, renting with them for just over a year. Lovely team (especially Debbie, Rebecca and Tim) who are courteous, helpful and always respond immediately, making my experience smooth and easy. I cannot recommend them enough and I would ...
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“All the staff were very Efficient, they are a......”

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Sep 02,2022
Minithumbup
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Sep 02,2022
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All the staff were very Efficient, they are also very helpful. This is the first time I've rented and they made it very easy and stress free....
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Thank you very much for your kind words, I will ensure all the staff are made aware of them. It was a pleasure to help. ...

“I have been renting with Gallant Richardson f......”

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Aug 26,2022
Minithumbup
Joanne
By: 'Lysette'
Aug 26,2022
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I have been renting with Gallant Richardson for the past 2 years and just signed on for another year in a new property with them. I purposely wanted to stay with them when looking for a new property as they are easy to speak to, very ...
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Aug 26, 2022
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“As much as I'd like things to go smoothly, th......”

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Aug 26,2022
Minithumbup
Joanne
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Aug 26,2022
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As much as I'd like things to go smoothly, there are some things that will always be beyond your control and this why is having an agency who would be understand and patient is important. The Gallant Richardson team were absolute delight. From viewing, to ...
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Aug 26, 2022
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“Amazing service throughout...”

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Aug 22,2022
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By: 'Hattie'
Aug 22,2022
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All our dealings with the staff at gallant Richardson have been really positive, with all of the team going above and beyond to answer any queries and address any issues. A much better experience than with other local estate agents! Thank you so much to ...
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Aug 23, 2022
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“Very efficient and helpful. The solicitor the......”

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Aug 20,2022
Minithumbup
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Aug 20,2022
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Very efficient and helpful. The solicitor they recommended proved brilliant. Everything went very smoothly and I was very happy.indeed. And...
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Aug 22, 2022
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Aug 15,2022
Minithumbup
Craig
By: 'Tee'
Aug 15,2022
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I cannot recommend Gallant Richardson enough. They are a team of exceptionally professional and highly specialised estate agents who go above and beyond in providing a smooth service. Craig managed the purchase and was efficient, honest, knowledgable and had great attention to detail. He was ...
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In order to maintain a high level of service to customers, to ensure compliance with certain legal requirements, and to comply with the conditions of membership of NAEA (National Association of Estate Agents), ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents) and TPO (The Property Ombudsman)
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