Join the Scheme
The documents you need to join can be viewed and downloaded here:
1. Introduction from the Chairman of the Board (view)
2. Application Form (download)
3a. Consumer Guide - Sales and Buying (view)
3b. Consumer Guide - Landlord and Tenants (view)
4a. Code of Practice for Residential Sales (download)
4b. Code of Practice for Letting and Property Management Agents (download)
5. Procedures Within The Office of the Ombudsman for Estate Agents (view)
6. Guidance For In-House Complaints Handling (download)
7. Guidance For Member Agents – The OEA Process (view)
8. Guidelines For Dealing With Vulnerable Customers (view)
9a. Terms of Reference (view)
9b. Supplement to the Terms of Reference (view)
10. Annual Membership Fees 2007 (view)
To become a member of the OEA, you will need to complete an Application Form. To apply for membership you will need to download and print the forms and send them to:
Membership Department
Membership & Accounts Supervisor
Beckett House
4 Bridge Street
Salisbury SP1 2LX
Membership Requirements
If you are not a member of either the RICS or NAEA, you are joining as a Direct Member at Section B on the application form. As a direct member, you need to provide two references from either two existing Members of our Scheme or alternatively references from your company Accountant, Solicitor, Bank Manager or Lawyer.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
You are required to provide a proof of your PI Insurance schedule of cover. You need to include the endorsement L1391 in your policy.
Follow the link if you require the Estate Agents Ombudsman Policy added to your existing Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy.
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Membership Department.