The Estate Agents Act 1980 agents family buy property commissioned for sale with their agency breached section 55 Sam (agent) sold to daughter didn't advise the vendor or get consent and got commission when you aren't allowed word count
Under the Estate Agents Act 1980, specifically Section 55, agents are prohibited from selling property to family members without disclosing their relationship to the vendor and obtaining consent. In this case, Sam, the agent, sold a property to his daughter without informing the vendor or securing their approval. This constitutes a breach of Section 55, as Sam failed to act transparently and ethically, compromising the vendor's interests and violating legal obligations. Consequently, Sam's actions could lead to penalties, including the forfeiture of commission earned from the sale.