Open House Safety and Disclosure: Notes for UK Estate Agents
Basic safety and honesty considerations for open days: access, hazards, supervision, and what to communicate if buyers ask about known issues.
Published: 18 Apr 2026 · Updated: 18 Apr 2026 · 7 min read
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Safety first
Trip hazards, fragile areas, and insecure boundaries need a plan. Owners should secure pets and valuables; agents should set expectations for groups.
Disclosure posture
Agents must work within CPRs and material information expectations. Train staff to escalate property questions you cannot answer from verified sources.
Record keeping
A short log of questions raised on the day can help the vendor and solicitor later.
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Property Passport UK brings address-level context together in one place so you can prepare questions for your conveyancer and surveyor without treating a portal listing as proof. It does not replace HM Land Registry title, searches, or professional advice.
Disclaimer: General information only, not legal advice, not a survey, and not a substitute for regulated conveyancing or valuation.
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