First–tier Tribunal (Estate Agents)

The role of the First–tier Tribunal (Estate Agents) is to hear and decide appeals under the Estate Agents Act 1979. The Tribunal hears appeals against decisions made by the Office of Fair Trading relating to:

An order prohibiting a person from acting as an estate agent where for example a person has been convicted of an offence involving fraud or other dishonesty
An order warning a person where for example that person has not met their duties under the 1979 Act
A decision refusing to revoke or vary a prohibition order or warning order made under the 1979 Act

The First–tier Tribunal (Estate Agents) forms part of the General Regulatory Chamber of the First–tier Tribunal. It is administered by the Tribunals Service, an agency of the Ministry of Justice.

The Principal Judge of the First–tier Tribunal (Estate Agents) is His Honour Judge Peter Wulwik.