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19-21 Broad Street | St Helier Jersey | JE2 4WE
Deputy David Johnson
Chair, Economic and International Affairs Scrutiny Panel
21 April 2021
BY EMAIL Dear David,
REGULATION OF JERSEY ESTATE AGENTS
Thank you for your letter, dated 24 February 2021, and I apologise for the delay in responding.
I am not aware of any work having been undertaken in relation to the regulation of estate agents, including the development of a code of conduct but have asked for your enquiry to be looked into. For myself, I think a good quality code is important, albeit I do not have a firm view on it requiring a regulatory footing. Indeed, I would be interested in the role and potential of general consumer protection legislation to provide assurance in this area, rather than a bespoke piece of legislation around estate agents. At the same time, I am told the United Kingdom does have dedicated legislation in this area, so I am open to where the evidence takes us and whether such protection/legislation should apply to agencies similar to estate agents. As such, I have asked the Minister for Children and Housing to look at this – while accepting that he may understandably have other priorities.
I am sure the Minister will keep you informed of any developments. Yours sincerely,
Senator John Le Fondré Chief Minister