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BBC investigation uncovers ‘dubious’ selling of conveyancing services by estate agents

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An undercover investigation by the BBC has uncovered what it calls ‘dubious sales tactics’ by estate agents favouring buyers who agree to take out in-house conveyancing services. The broadcaster investigated UK-wide agency Connells after speaking to more than 20 ‘concerned’ independent financial advisers and mortgage advisers from across England and Wales. During a six-week undercover investigation – the subject of

The front window of a Connells estate agent

BBC investigation uncovers ‘dubious’ selling of conveyancing services by estate agents

July 15, 2025

An undercover investigation by the BBC has uncovered what it calls ‘dubious sales tactics’ by estate agents favouring buyers who agree to take out in-house conveyancing services. The broadcaster investigated UK-wide agency Connells after speaking to more than 20 ‘concerned’ independent financial advisers and mortgage advisers from across England and Wales. During a six-week undercover investigation – the subject of

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