This In-House Complaints Procedure (the “Procedure”) establishes the process for receiving, reviewing and resolving complaints relating to the real estate agency activities of the Company.
This Procedure has been established in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Practice contained in the Second Schedule to the Real Estate Agent Authority (Registration and Fees) Regulations 2026.
The Company is committed to handling complaints fairly, objectively, professionally and within a reasonable timeframe.
Any client or other person who has dealt directly with the Company in connection with a specific real estate agency transaction or service may submit a complaint concerning the services or conduct of the Company or any employee, representative or contractor acting on its behalf.
Complaints should be submitted in writing either by email to: ap@2futures.com, or delivered by registered post with advice of delivery to:
[Company Name] LtdA complaint should include:
Where a complaint is initially made verbally, the Company shall require that the complaint be confirmed in writing before commencing a formal investigation, where this is reasonably necessary to properly investigate it.
Where a complaint is incomplete, the Company may require further details to be provided in writing before commencing a formal investigation, where this is reasonably necessary to properly investigate it.
Upon receipt, the complaint shall be:
The acknowledgement shall confirm that the complaint has been received.
The person responsible for handling the complaint shall review the matter fairly and objectively.
The investigation may include:
A person who is directly the subject of a complaint should not, where reasonably practicable, be solely responsible for determining its outcome.
The Company’s employees and contractors shall cooperate fully with the investigation of a complaint. The complainant is encouraged to cooperate with the investigation.
The Company shall endeavour to provide a response to the complainant within 10 working days of receiving all information reasonably required to investigate the complaint.
Where the complaint cannot reasonably be resolved within that period, the complainant shall be informed of:
The Company's final response shall, where appropriate:
In accordance with the applicable Code of Conduct and Practice, the Company shall:
All notifications to the Authority shall be coordinated through the Company's Legal and/or Compliance function or such other person designated by the Company.
The Procedure does not restrict a complainant's right to make a complaint directly to the Authority.
A complainant is not required to exhaust Procedure before approaching the Authority.
Information concerning the Authority and its complaints process may be obtained from the Authority.
Complaints and information obtained during their investigation shall be treated confidentially and disclosed only to persons who reasonably require the information for the purpose of investigating or resolving the complaint, to the Real Estate Agent Authority as required under Section 7 of this Procedure, or where disclosure is otherwise required or permitted by law.
The Company shall maintain a complaints register (the “Complaints Register”) containing, at a minimum:
Supporting documentation and correspondence relating to the complaint shall be retained with the relevant complaint record for a minimum period of 5 years from the date of resolution of the complaint.
Where a complaint identifies a deficiency in the Company's practices, the Company shall consider whether corrective action is required.
Corrective action may include:
The Company shall also consider whether the issue identified may affect other clients or transactions and, where appropriate, take broader corrective action.
Clients shall be informed of the existence of this Procedure.
This Procedure shall be displayed at the Company's office and website, in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Practice.
A copy shall also be made available to any client upon request.
Date: 1 October 2026