The panel members were Mr Jim Atkins PPNAEA (Honoured) (member panellist acting as the Chairperson for the Tribunal), Ms Jacqueline Stone FNAEA (member panellist) and Mr Noel Hunter OBE (lay panellist).
The presenting Case Officer for Propertymark was Miss Farrah Gibson. Miss Galt and the complainant, Mrs Elaine Morrison, were not in attendance.
Allegations
The Tribunal considered the allegations set out in the case summary sent to Miss Galt.
It was alleged that Mr Galt had acted in contravention of the requirements of the following Propertymark Conduct and Membership Rules:
- Conduct rule 13: General duty to uphold high standards of ethical and professional behaviour
- Conduct rule 23: Continuing professional development (CPD) rules
Decisions
The Tribunal considered the submissions from the Case Officer and the bundle of evidence and after deliberation came to the following findings:
- Conduct rule 13: Proven
- Conduct rule 23: Proven
Sanctions
- Conduct rule 13: £300
- Conduct rule 23: £200
In addition, the costs of this hearing of £446.32 were imposed against Miss Galt in favour of Propertymark.
Closing Statement
The Tribunal made the following statement:
'We are disappointed that neither the complainant nor the member attended today’s tribunal, either in person or by Zoom. The Property Redress Scheme awarded the complainant the sum of £500 in respect of the complaint'
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