29 September 2014
THE dangers of using an unregulated letting agency have again been highlighted to millions of TV viewers as part of an investigation by BBC's Watchdog programme.
The expose of Grattan Estates, of Finchley, London, was featured in the series' Rogue Traders section, claiming that the business had shut its doors after taking -and not returning - a £2,700 deposit from prospective tenants
Linley & Simpson has long campaigned about the risks of using an unregulated agent - as many landlords and tenants are finding out to their cost.