Jersey used to have one of the highest ratios of pubs per square mile in the world. Now, along with politicians per head, I am sure we have one of the highest ratios of estate agencies per square mile in the world.

This may seem odd coming from an ‘agent in the industry,’ but I am becoming more convinced that regulation of Estate Agencies in Jersey is becoming a necessity. Feedback from vendors, applicants and the agents in Broadlands is becoming more and more erratic, with values and advice being given out that not only varies wildly, but also veers on the side of irresponsible...