If you were a member of Ombudsman Services: Property, you must now move to either The Property Ombudsman or The Property Redress Scheme, to continue operating legally. For as of today, 6th August 2018, OS:P have withdrawn from handling complaints in the property sector.

OS:P was the approved redress scheme for RICS members, so this will affect them more than most agents.

What will happen during the transition?

OS:P will also continue to provide an enquiry service until the end of 2018, to assist consumers and businesses by directing complaints to the appropriate handler.

This will be operated as a goodwill gesture, to help ensure a smooth transition to the new arrangements your firm have made.

If you haven’t already signed up with a new redress scheme, please see below for contact details:

The Property Ombudsman Services Limited
Milford House
43-55 Milford Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2BP
Tel: 01722 333306
E-mail: admin@tpos.co.uk
Web: www.tpos.co.uk

The Property Redress Scheme
Elwood House
42 Lytton Road
Barnet
Herts
EN5 5BY
Tel: 0333 321 9418
Web: www.theprs.co.uk

If you believe you are due a subscription refund, this will not be done automatically and you will need to contact OS:P’s Finance Department directly.