New research from Boon Brokers explores the public concerns around estate agents’ ties to mortgage brokers as isolated incidents or part of a broader pattern.
Inspired by the BBC’s Panorama documentary, Undercover Estate Agent, the study confirms that buyer pressure is not only common but alarmingly widespread, revealing serious gaps in consumer awareness and a growing public demand for regulatory intervention.
The Research Revealed:
- 78% of respondents believe estate agents should not have direct associations with mortgage brokers
- 80% experienced direct crossover between property access and in-house mortgage promotion
- 85% did not know estate agents are not governed by any formal body
- 18% said their...
