Mr Mervyn Terrett MARLA, MNAEA

A Disciplinary Tribunal of Propertymark Limited was convened on 12 October 2022 to consider the case against Mr Mervyn Terrett.

The panel members were Mr Richard Hair PPNAEA (Honoured) (member panellist acting as the Chairperson for the Tribunal), Miss Jacqueline Stone FNAEA (member panellist) and Mr Steven Shaw (lay panellist).

The presenting Case Officer for Propertymark was Mr Ali Haider. Mr Terrett was in attendance in the Hearing and accompanied by his son, Mr Ben Terrett. Ms Elizabeth-Anne Clancy, the complainant, did not attend the Hearing.

Allegations

The Tribunal considered the allegations set out in the case summary sent to Mr Terrett.

It was alleged that Mr Terrett 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 21: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Mr Terrett entered a plea denying the alleged breach of Rule 13 but admitting a breach of Rule 21.

Decisions

After consideration of the evidence presented, the Tribunal announced the following findings:

  • Conduct Rule 13: Proven
  • Conduct Rule 21: Admitted (on behalf of Miss Brewer and Mr Gosgrove)

Sanctions

  • Conduct Rule 13: £250
  • Conduct Rule 21: £250

In addition, the costs of this hearing of £550 were imposed against Mr Terrett in favour of Propertymark.

Closing Statement

The Tribunal made the following statement:

'In our opinion, the actions of the member were unfair and detrimental to the complainant. The Tribunal is also disappointed to note that this is the second breach of Propertymark Continuing Professional Development Rules.'

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