Spencer Harvey Estate and Letting Agents
4.9/5, 779 reviews
95% recommended
98% sales valuation accuracy
99% sales fee satisfaction
93% lettings valuation accuracy
97% lettings fee satisfaction
When it comes to the Stockport property market and indeed the property market in the Greater Manchester area, there is a lot to be said for calling on the services of a specialist estate agent with a good understanding of the local market.At Spencer Harvey, we are delighted to ... show more When it comes to the Stockport property market and indeed the property market in the Greater Manchester area, there is a lot to be said for calling on the services of a specialist estate agent with a good understanding of the local market.

At Spencer Harvey, we are delighted to say that we are independent estate agents, which means that we will put your needs first at all times. If you want to learn more about why we are amongst the fastest growing independent estate agents in Manchester, please get in touch to arrange an appointment.
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30th Aug 2024
reviewed by 'siros Fard'
“They are not honest at all.They charge the landlord and the tenant with trickery.I got my deposit back ......”
21st Nov 2023
reviewed by 'Tom'
“Very happy with the service from Emily and the team at Spencer Harvey. Emily made the process of letting my ......”
16th Nov 2023
reviewed by 'Rachel L Parr'
“This was quite a challenging house sale. Richard was terrific from the moment he became involved, until we finally completed. ......”
8th Nov 2023
reviewed by 'Katrina'
“I had a bit of a bumpy ride as there were several changes in the agent handling my case - ......”
2nd Oct 2023
reviewed by 'Jade'
“Emily has been great from the very start of booking the viewing to explaining the whole process and being honest ......”
22nd Sep 2023
reviewed by 'Mr Iain J Kendall'
“The whole experience of letting a property can be as stressful as buying a place. The experience that I had ......”
Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 98% 99% £22,750 £2,600,000
Lettings 93% 97% £325 £2,500
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
122 3 420 29 61 1 58 3 78 4
Areas covered
  • SK2
  • Stockport
  • SK1
  • Manchester
  • SK3
  • Cheshire
  • SK9
  • SK8
  • SK3
  • M20
  • M19
  • SK7
  • SK6
Address

137 Shaw Heath
Stockport
Greater Manchester
SK2 6QZ
0161 480 8888

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday: Closed
Services offered
  • Sales
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  • Lettings
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  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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Jun 30,2016
Minithumbup
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Jun 30,2016
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I am very satisfied with the staffs I contacted for the dealings regarding this property from Stockport Office and thanks for everything....
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Jun 21,2016
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By: 'Local'
Jun 21,2016
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Highly professional & extremely helpful team. As landlords this is our first time working with Harvey Scott Estate Agents and I must say that Anne Marie's entire team are totally efficient and very quick to respond to any of our calls or issues we have. We ...
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Jun 20,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'james'
Jun 20,2016
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Harvey Scott have managed my rental property for many years now, finding good tenants quickly, now I have come to sell it has been a very smooth ride within a week of putting it on the market they had a buyer interested and after some ...
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Agents fees are good
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“Such an amazing group. So kind, got us into the ......”

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May 16,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Mess'
May 16,2016
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Such an amazing group. So kind, got us into the apartment in 3 days since we were moving from Canada. Great service to work with, would recommend them to anyone....
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“I have found Harvey Scott to be very efficient, pleasant ......”

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May 10,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Mr'
May 10,2016
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I have found Harvey Scott to be very efficient, pleasant and proactive. They managed to let both of my properties both within one week, I would highly recommend Harvey Scott to any landlord looking for a helpful and professional service....
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“Lindsey and Jackie has been a very great people to ......”

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Apr 28,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'none'
Apr 28,2016
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Lindsey and Jackie has been a very great people to deal with, i could recommend these girls for further senior post, they know their JOB and always willing to go out of their way to help. Thank you for for all your hard work....
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could do with minimal deposit
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“Met Anne-Marie and she was helpful and professional. They found ......”

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Apr 28,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'A'
Apr 28,2016
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Met Anne-Marie and she was helpful and professional. They found a tenant very quickly and dealt with everything promptly and efficiently....
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average
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“Big thanks to Anne Marie, Richard, Laura, Jennifer and Dorothy ......”

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Apr 27,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Mr'
Apr 27,2016
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Big thanks to Anne Marie, Richard, Laura, Jennifer and Dorothy and everyone else involved in renting out my properties. Great friendly service and fantastic communication. Most importantly thorough referencing of the tenants! I would definitely use Harvey Scott again. Big thanks!...
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Agents fees good
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“Fantastic service as usual - very quick and easy process ......”

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Apr 25,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'James'
Apr 25,2016
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Fantastic service as usual - very quick and easy process whenever renting from these guys! Would highly recommend to anybody! James...
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Mediocre
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Apr 24,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Kerry'
Apr 24,2016
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We had a very smooth, quick and easy move with Harvey Scott. It was our first time renting so it was quite daunting, but the staff at Harvey Scott were always available to answer any questions that we had. Everybody who we spoke to at ...
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“The service provided by Harvey Scott was amazing. The team ......”

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Apr 24,2016
Minithumbup
By: '5*'
Apr 24,2016
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The service provided by Harvey Scott was amazing. The team helped massively when searching for new accommodation, especially as we were relocating from another city. The offered suggestions and made sure to continually touch base with us about what we wanted. The team were very ...
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As with most agency fees these are quite high, especially when having to pay such a substantial fee for the accommodation itself. However, it is what it is.
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“Harvey Scott Shawheath have now been our sole letting agents ......”

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Apr 22,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Bandron'
Apr 22,2016
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Harvey Scott Shawheath have now been our sole letting agents for over 5 years for a 20 flat development in Stockport. All staff are a pleasure to work with and it is reassuring given that we are based some 250 miles away that they can be relied on ...
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commerically competitive
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“I have dealt with Harvey Scott's over many years and ......”

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Apr 21,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Jackie'
Apr 21,2016
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I have dealt with Harvey Scott's over many years and I have always found them to be very efficient and reliable. The staff are very helpful and deal with things in a very professional manner. I would thoroughly recommend them....
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I think the fees are reasonable.
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“Over the past 4 years or so My company have used ......”

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Apr 20,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Phillips'
Apr 20,2016
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Over the past 4 years or so My company have used the services of Harvey Scott on a number of occasions. I have dealt predominantly with Jackie who has been extremely helpful and professional. As a company Harvey Scott have fulfilled all our requirements in the ...
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The fees are in line with most agents in the area and we have no issues with them.
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“I already new that this agency was a reputable estate ......”

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Apr 20,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Alec'
Apr 20,2016
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I already new that this agency was a reputable estate agent from recommendations however I had no previous dealings personally. I found that the standards were excellent which I feel ensures that transactions run smoothly and in particular, I'd like to thank Jackie Battersby for ...
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Never popular but for the input they were reasonable
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“Jackie has done an excellent Job - she was very ......”

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Apr 20,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'linda'
Apr 20,2016
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Jackie has done an excellent Job - she was very professional and efficient. My house was marketed at a good price and a Tenant has been found. This has been very quick and I am very pleased with the service I received. Thank you...
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Reasonable
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“Harvey Scott have let and managed properties for me for ......”

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Apr 20,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'James'
Apr 20,2016
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Harvey Scott have let and managed properties for me for many years and I have found their level of professionalism and service is outsdanding. They quickly and efficiently find good tenants and manage all processes very effiecienctly. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them....
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Their fees are good for the level of service they provide.
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Mar 17,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Nav'
Mar 17,2016
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I have lots of experience with estate agents managing and renting my properties and at this moment in time I have 6 different companies managing properties for me and Harvey Scott are without a doubt the best one. I would never contemplate going to anyone else ...
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Well worth every penny
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“Anne-Marie and her colleagues at the Shaw Heath branch were ......”

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Mar 07,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'John'
Mar 07,2016
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Anne-Marie and her colleagues at the Shaw Heath branch were very helpful from start to finish, when taking over the management of our property and offered good advice which was really helpful. The property was let within days of becoming available, which was fantastic, with ...
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Mar 04,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Derek'
Mar 04,2016
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I find all the staff at Harvey Scott very helpful and efficient. I would recommend them to any new or prospective landlords....
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“My partner and me were looking to move property late ......”

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Jan 19,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Dean'
Jan 19,2016
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My partner and me were looking to move property late last year and we contacted Harvey Scott and got through to Jackie. After having such a horrid time with our last Estate agent we were a little apprehensive, but from the off Jackie was great. ...
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“Great service received from Harvey Scott. Rented two properties with ......”

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Oct 25,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Lisa'
Oct 25,2015
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Great service received from Harvey Scott. Rented two properties with them and had no issues at all. Very professional service. They were always on top of Maintainance issues and I felt I could approach them with any worries or concerns. Would recommend Harvey Scott to ...
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“Had a fantastic experience using Harvey Scott, all the of ......”

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Oct 24,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Alan'
Oct 24,2015
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Had a fantastic experience using Harvey Scott, all the of the staff are extremely helpful and informative. Nothing was too much trouble whatever our questions asked. Punctual on all appointments....
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Jul 29,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Daniel'
Jul 29,2015
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I was looking to rent a property and had used Harvey Scott previously. I was having some difficulty with finding something that would accommodate my needs. I found both Jackie who was my 1st contact and found me the property and Dorothy who handled my ...
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“The whole team at Harvey Scott have been brilliant with ......”

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Jul 21,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Phil'
Jul 21,2015
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The whole team at Harvey Scott have been brilliant with us and our move. They've been extremely helpful and been extremely friendly. They've made the whole move extremely easy and have always been there to contact if needs be....
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“Great service from Harvey Scott expecially Leanne we had a ......”

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Jul 14,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Bria'
Jul 14,2015
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Great service from Harvey Scott expecially Leanne we had a few legal problems but she kept us informed and did her best to chase things up and did everything she could to help us move in as quickly as possible THANKYOU so much it really ...
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“Harvey Scott are exceptional letting agency. They are one in ......”

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Jun 22,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Aminu'
Jun 22,2015
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Harvey Scott are exceptional letting agency. They are one in town and outstanding when it comes to speedy, timely and efficient customer services. They have a very attentive, caring and listened staffs that are always ready to assist customers at all time. I am very ...
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The agent's is OK and I am very happy about it.
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Jun 19,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Mike'
Jun 19,2015
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All the staff at Harvey Scott were very helpful and professional throughout the whole process of letting my property. Q...
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“The staff are extremely helpful, diligent and efficient. They know ......”

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Jun 15,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Iain'
Jun 15,2015
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The staff are extremely helpful, diligent and efficient. They know their market, can identify clients needs and match them to the letter. Helpful, Efficient and Effective. Again a property was let within days. Second time of using them, I had already rented out a property ...
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“Very helpful letting agent, hassle free and a service that ......”

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Jun 12,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Steve'
Jun 12,2015
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Very helpful letting agent, hassle free and a service that understands people and not just in it for taking your money...
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Tenant Fees

Reservation Fee

One week’s rent. This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Last updated on 03/06/2019, 5:35 PM by Anne-Marie Smith Operations Director

Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year)

Five weeks’ rent.
This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
Security Deposit
(per tenancy. Rent
under £50,000 per year)

Last updated on 03/06/2019, 5:39 PM by Anne-Marie Smith Operations Director

Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent of £50,000 or over per year)

Six weeks’ rent.
This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
Security Deposit
(per tenancy. Rent of £50,000 or over per year)

Last updated on 03/06/2019, 5:38 PM by Anne-Marie Smith Operations Director

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.

Last updated on 03/06/2019, 5:38 PM by Anne-Marie Smith Operations Director

Lost Keys

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).

Last updated on 03/06/2019, 5:39 PM by Anne-Marie Smith Operations Director

Variation Of Contract((Tenant’s Request)

£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.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:01 PM by Anne-Marie Smith Operations Director

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.

Last updated on 03/06/2019, 5:40 PM by Anne-Marie Smith Operations Director

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.

Last updated on 03/06/2019, 5:41 PM by Anne-Marie Smith Operations Director

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

Please contact our offices for the full complaints procedure.
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