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  • Smudgeismydog
    Smudgeismydog Posts: 611 Ambassador
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    Refer to the link in @ManyWays post, format it for MSE and post back.


    Estate Agents fees are paid on sale of the property, you normally sign a contract for them to market your property for a set period of time. If you do not sell, their fees are not payable. As @Afourteen said, it would be sensible to read the contract, and even speak to them about taking the property off the market.

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    cancel the house sale - just ring estate agent and take it off market

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