Buyers lack protection, warn gazumped couple
A YOUNG couple have hit out at Guernsey's 'dog-eat-dog' housing market after losing out on a flat the day before they were due to sign contracts.
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A YOUNG couple have hit out at Guernsey's 'dog-eat-dog' housing market after losing out on a flat the day before they were due to sign contracts.
Elaine and Peter Smeja, 21 and 29 respectively, said they had been left out of pocket because of the actions of the seller and estate agent, Martel Maides.
The couple claimed they had agreed a fee on the property through Swoffers estate agents before being informed that the vendor had subsequently accepted a higher offer from a client of Martel Maides.
