Maalems
4.8/5, 329 reviews
95% recommended
97% sales valuation accuracy
97% sales fee satisfaction
97% lettings valuation accuracy
96% lettings fee satisfaction
A progressive independent company providing a dedicated, tailored and professional service that incorporates many years of experience with a sound knowledge of the market with a flexible and personable approach that you expect. show more A progressive independent company providing a dedicated, tailored and professional service that incorporates many years of experience with a sound knowledge of the market with a flexible and personable approach that you expect.
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Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 97% 97% £300,000 £5,430,000
Lettings 97% 96% £550 £6,900
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Areas covered
  • All London SW
Address

344 Garratt Lane
Earlsfield,London
Greater London
SW18 4EL
0208 875 9200

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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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“Dealing with this agency has been a pleasure, along with ......”

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Nov 20,2014
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
By: 'Kelly'
Nov 20,2014
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Dealing with this agency has been a pleasure, along with Leahs help and updates we were able to take our tenancy over the Christmas period and move in without a glitch, i would reccomend Maalems to anyone , they are professional and positive at all times ...
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the fees retained were a more than fair amount when comparisons made in the areas surrounding
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“James handled our sale, and got us several good offers ......”

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Nov 20,2014
Minithumbup
Alex
James
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Nov 20,2014
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James handled our sale, and got us several good offers very swiftly after marketing. Unfortunately we had a very problematic sale, but James, and later Alex, guided us steadily and calmly through some very challenging situations that threatened to derail our move. Alex handled the ...
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We found the fees to be less than other agents we received quotes from, but don't think the service suffered for it.
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“Maalems has supported the rental of our property for four ......”

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Nov 17,2014
Minithumbup
Magda
By: 'Beth'
Nov 17,2014
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Maalems has supported the rental of our property for four years, through several tenancies. Their service is efficient, proactive and reassuring - particularly as a landlord living abroad. Magda's day to day management of the tenants and property has been excellent....
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Oct 31,2014
Minithumbup
Matt
By: 'Majid'
Oct 31,2014
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It is my first time renting and I had a good experience from Maalems they are friendly staff and they are good with Doing there job and they give u news asap which is great because it shows that they have valued there time in ...
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“It has been a real pleasure dealing with Maalems, and ......”

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Oct 30,2014
Minithumbup
Magda
By: 'Earlsfield'
Oct 30,2014
1 people found
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It has been a real pleasure dealing with Maalems, and I was gutted that we didn't find another rental through them. They are a lovely bunch of people and very helpful. The process of finding and signing for a place was totally hassle-free, and they ...
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“Leah was excellent in providing us with a place to ......”

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Sep 24,2014
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
By: 'Alex'
Sep 24,2014
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Leah was excellent in providing us with a place to rent. She listened to what we were after and found a bespoke location which was ideally suited. Upon confirmation of our offer Leah providing excellent account management skills to ensure we moved in to our ...
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“Really helpfull team. Always got back to our queries and ......”

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Sep 17,2014
Minithumbup
Magda
Matt
By: 'Anna'
Sep 17,2014
1 people found
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Really helpfull team. Always got back to our queries and really quickly. All the members are really kind, specially the Property Management Department....
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“Consistently excellent! - I have been renting out my flat ......”

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Sep 11,2014
Minithumbup
Magda
By: 'Helen'
Sep 11,2014
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Consistently excellent! - I have been renting out my flat through Maalems for the past 6 years and was seriously apprehensive before I did so, as I was moving several hundred miles away and the whole scenario was way out of my experience. Maalems were utterly ...
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“Maalems helped us with problems that we encountered. They represented ......”

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Sep 05,2014
Minithumbup
Matt
By: 'Oliver'
Sep 05,2014
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Maalems helped us with problems that we encountered. They represented us well to get our deposit back and worked well as the middle man between tenant and landlord. Thank you....
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“The whole team were excellent throughout the 3 years I rented ......”

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Aug 26,2014
Minithumbup
Magda
By: 'F'
Aug 26,2014
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The whole team were excellent throughout the 3 years I rented my property through them, I always had good tennents quickly and they were always equally happy with the service from Maalems so I had really long term lets which was great! Maalems are always happy ...
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“Maalems have been a fantastic estate agents to use. Swift ......”

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Aug 21,2014
Minithumbup
James
Magda
By: 'Natalie'
Aug 21,2014
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Maalems have been a fantastic estate agents to use. Swift efficient service, all questions answered within a day of asking. They have been friendly and helpful with anything we have required. We would definately recommend using this agency....
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“We have been renting our flat through Maalems for 2 years. ......”

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Aug 12,2014
Minithumbup
Magda
By: 'Hazel'
Aug 12,2014
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We have been renting our flat through Maalems for 2 years. The team are friendly and helpful. They return emails quickly regarding any issues. Generally action is taken quite quickly and issues resolved in a reasonable time-frame. However, this was not the case when we had ...
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At the time of searching for a rented flat 2 years ago, we were priced out of Battersea (where we did live) and Maalems provided the best rental prices/ fees in the area. We looked at over 15 properties in a 2 week period in/ around the area. The flat we eventually went for for one of the best priced, best locations and nicest flats that we viewed. Our rent only went up a small amount after a year, yet I'm sure rental prices increased significantly in the area during that time.
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“The guys at Maalems were a breath of fresh air ......”

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Jun 03,2014
Minithumbup
James
Alex
By: 'Caroline'
Jun 03,2014
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The guys at Maalems were a breath of fresh air compared to other agents we were viewing properties with. Even when it came to us putting in an offer, there was no pressure or the usual "I've got 3 more viewings in later today" - it ...
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“I have encountered many management companies whilst owning flats in ......”

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Apr 30,2014
Minithumbup
Magda
Matt
By: 'Caroline'
Apr 30,2014
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I have encountered many management companies whilst owning flats in Balham and Streatham, and can honestly say Maalems is the best I have dealt with. They deal with problems efficiently and fast, communicate frequently and offer good and sound advice, both to the landlord and ...
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“As a landlord with a rather difficult property (ongoing issues ......”

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Apr 29,2014
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
By: 'Matt'
Apr 29,2014
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As a landlord with a rather difficult property (ongoing issues with leaking roof and therefore unhappy tenants) Maalems were just amazing in managing the property for us. Not only am I happy to recommend, but have already gone out of my way to advise other ...
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“Negotiated an agreed rental fee on a house via another ......”

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Apr 10,2013
Minithumbdown
By: 'Disppointed'
Apr 10,2013
4 people found
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Negotiated an agreed rental fee on a house via another letting agent for which Maalems is the managing agent. I then received their 26 page rental contract which i marked up as its very one-sided in the landlord's favor which is most likely illegal in the ...
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“Would not recommend this agent to my worst enemy.I ......”

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Mar 15,2013
Minithumbdown
By: 'Tyroan'
Mar 15,2013
3 people found
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Would not recommend this agent to my worst enemy. I rented a 2 bedroom property from them slightly below asking price. A friend come over to stay for 2 weeks rent free,someone that must of known one of the staff lived across the road+went to ...
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“Maalems were very quick at responding to any issues we ......”

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Mar 13,2013
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
By: 'Will'
Mar 13,2013
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Maalems were very quick at responding to any issues we had with the property, particularly maintenance related. Deposit was returned within a week of leaving and were happy with the service all round...
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“We are currently tenants in a flat managed by Maalems ......”

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Aug 08,2012
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
By: 'Claire'
Aug 08,2012
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We are currently tenants in a flat managed by Maalems and it's been a good experience for us. We like that they're a small, independent team and we don't feel like we're 'just another tenant on the books.' They give a personal service and ...
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“Not a friendly company and are just after their fees. ......”

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Jul 02,2012
Minithumbdown
James
Matt
By: 'professional_londoner'
Jul 02,2012
5 people found
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Not a friendly company and are just after their fees. Once they have this and even if they are not managing the property they become the most unhelpful, arrogant and unprofessional bunch out there. Customer service leaves a lot to be desired and they forever ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Improve Customer Service and stop being so self important. There are ways to go about things sometimes and being obstinate and stubborn is not the best way forward.
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“I have had the pleasure of renting my flat through ......”

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May 13,2012
Minithumbup
Matt
By: 'Adam'
May 13,2012
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I have had the pleasure of renting my flat through Maarlems for the past 4 years. During this time they have been professional, thorough and extremely helpful providing a service above and beyond expectations. I have no hesitation in recommending them to other Landlords seeking an ...
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“I rent out a flat and, before using Maalems, had ......”

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May 08,2012
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
By: 'Landlord'
May 08,2012
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I rent out a flat and, before using Maalems, had had a very unpleasant experience with tenants who neglected my flat.... it was clear from the start they were going to do this, and yet the previous estate agent clearly saw easy money and were ...
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“These guys have the worst customer service ever! You can ......”

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Jan 25,2011
Minithumbdown
By: 'barrybuzz'
Jan 25,2011
3 people found
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These guys have the worst customer service ever! You can never get through to the person you need to speak to because 'they are always on the other line', and then never call you back. It does not matter how many messages you leave. So ...
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“Mouldy wall after 40 days and still not fix....”

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Aug 09,2010
Minithumbdown
By: 'Adrian_se'
Aug 09,2010
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Mouldy wall after 40 days and still not fix....
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“When we first reviewed the property we are about to ......”

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Jul 14,2010
Minithumbdown
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Jul 14,2010
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When we first reviewed the property we are about to move into, we where shown around by someone who only works weekends. She was not knowledgable as to what furniture was staying or going, and incorrectly informed us that most furniture would be let with ...
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“Maalems were a delight to use when it came to ......”

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Jan 08,2010
Minithumbup
By: 'Pleasedtosell'
Jan 08,2010
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Maalems were a delight to use when it came to selling my property in Balham. They stayed in touch on a regular basis, which is more that can be said for the other local agent (who I shall not name) did. The gentleman in charge ...
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“I found the Lettings team at Maalems in Balham extremely ......”

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Nov 10,2009
Minithumbup
Matt
By: 'Charlotte'
Nov 10,2009
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I found the Lettings team at Maalems in Balham extremely helpful and professional throughout the letting of my property. They did all of the hard for me so much so I plan to instruct them to manage my flat in the new year when I ...
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Sep 16,2009
Minithumbdown
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Sep 16,2009
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Minithumbup
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Mar 31,2008
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Vendor Fees

1.5% sole agency fee

Landlord Fees

LANDLORD FEES:

Please note that all charges include VAT and are subject to change, subject to reasonable prior notice and/or changes to VAT, which is currently set at a rate of 20%.
The following services are as defined in our terms of business, unless otherwise agreed.

Let Only: 14.4% of the annual rent (12% + VAT)
Marketing & advertising; negotiating offers, subject to a minimum fee of £840 (£700 + VAT) tenant checks, drawing & executing paperwork;
3rd party contractor instruction where required.

Rent Collect: 17.4% of the annual rent (12.5% + VAT)
As above plus collection of rent. subject to a minimum fee of £900 (£750 + VAT)


Full Management: 22.8% of the annual rent (19% + VAT)
As above plus daily management of subject to a minimum fee of £1,680 (£1,400 + VAT) the property maintenance.

Renewal fees for extended, renewed and periodic tenancies:
Such fees are as defined above.

Optional and non optional fees:

Tenancy Agreements: £210 (£175 plus VAT)
Addenda or Memoranda: £210 (£175 plus VAT)
Deposit Registration (annually): £48 (£40 plus VAT)
Deposit Dispute referred for arbitration: £180 (£150 plus VAT)
Tenant referencing: £48 (£40 plus VAT)
Sale of property: 1.8% inc VAT

Inventory Make & Check In: Subject to rates levied by the inventory company, between £100 - £350
Inventory Check Out: Subject to rates levied by the inventory company, between £100 - £350

Renovations: (Subject to minimum invoiced works of £500) 12% of invoiced works (10% plus VAT)

Abortive letting: £480 (£400 plus VAT) plus £48 (£40 plus VAT) per tenant referenced

Court Attendance: Per half day £432 (£360 plus VAT)
Land Registry search: £24 (£20 plus VAT)
Non Managed Key Holding: Per tenancy £48 (£40 plus VAT)
Property Attendance: Per hour £72 (£60 plus VAT)
Collection of income tax: Per quarter where required £144 (£120 plus VAT)
HMRC Returns: Annual when requested £72 (£60 plus VAT)
Copy annual statements: £72 (£60 plus VAT)
Copy statements: Per copy £8.40 (£7.00 plus VAT)


Interest on unpaid monies due: 5% above base rate of Barclays Bank PLC

Tenant Fees

HOLDING FEE:
Once your offer has been accepted we need a holding fee the equivalent of 1 weeks rent to remove the property from the
market.
MOVE IN MONIES:
Move in monies are to be paid in full cleared funds prior to the Tenancy start date. The holding fee will be deducted from the
total.
1 MONTHS RENT IN ADVANCE
5 WEEK SECURITY DEPOSIT
DURING YOUR TENANCY:
Tenant Changeovers – if one of the Tenants wishes to vacate whilst the other Tenants remain in place then a Tenant
Changeover can be completed only with the consent of the Landlord and at a cost of £50 ﴾inc VAT
If a Tenant is in breach of contract at any time throughout the Tenancy there will be a £50 ﴾inc VAT﴿ charge
If a new Tenancy Agreement needs to be drawn up during an existing Tenancy at the request of the Tenant there is a charge of
£50 ﴾inc VAT﴿
If the Tenant wishes to Surrender the Tenancy ﴾outside of the agreed terms﴿ then they will be liable to cover the Landlord's
costs in re‐letting the property, all rent outstanding until a new tenant is found ﴾up to the maximum outstanding rent on the
tenancy﴿.
Tenants are liable for the payment of all utilities ﴾water, gas or other fuel, electricity, sewage﴿; communication services, internet,
satellite television and council tax etc.
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Complaints Procedure

Maalems Complaints Procedure

Our complaints policy:

We are committed to providing a high-quality service to all our clients. However, we understand that sometimes things do not go to plan and we need you to tell us about it. This will help us to improve our standards.

If you have a complaint that is not resolved informally, please contact, in writing with the details of your complaint and in the first instance, the member of staff who is responsible for overseeing and dealing with you directly.

We have eight weeks to consider your complaint. If we have not resolved it within this time you may refer the matter to The Property Ombudsman (TPOS).

What will happen next?

1. We will send you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your complaint within five working days.

2. We will then investigate your complaint. This will normally involve passing your complaint to the department manager, who will review your file and speak to the member of staff who acted for you.

3. Within 14 days of sending you the acknowledgement of your complaint, our department manager will endeavour to resolve your complaint and you will be invited to make any further comments that you may have in relation to the matter at this time.

4. Within 28 days of receipt of your written complaint, the department manager will write to you and inform you of the outcome of their investigation and let you know what actions have been or will be taken.

5. After this period, if you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the investigation to date, you may ask for your complaint to be reviewed, which must be in writing, to the Department Director, within one month of receiving the Department Manager's response.

6. A separate review will be conducted and the Department Director will send you a detailed written conclusion to the requested review of your complaint, including any further suggestions for resolving the matter if applicable, within 28 days thereafter.

7. If you are still not satisfied, you can then contact the The Property Ombudsman (TPOS) at Milford House, 43-55 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2BP or online www.tpos.co.uk. Please note that you must do so within six months of the date of our concluding letter. TPOS will not consider your complaint until our internal complaints process has been completed.

8. Should you not receive correspondence from Maalems within the eight weeks of your initial written letter of complaint, please proceed by directly contacting The Property Ombudsman (TPOS) at Milford House, 43-55 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2BP.
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