Join the Scheme
For residential lettings/property management Agents, the major documents are:
1. Code of Practice for Lettings and Property Management (download)
2. Application Form (download)
3. Supplement to the Ombudsman’s Terms of Reference (view)
4. Guidance for Member Agents (download)
5. Consumer Guide for Lettings and Property Management (view)
6. Annual Membership Fees 2007 (view)
To become a member of the OEA, you will need to complete an Application Form. To apply for membership you will need to download and print the forms and send them to:
Membership Department
Membership & Accounts Supervisor
Beckett House
4 Bridge Street
Salisbury SP1 2LX
Membership Requirements
If you are not a member of either the RICS or NAEA, you are joining as a Direct Member at Section B on the application form. As a direct member, you need to provide two references from either two existing Members of our Scheme or alternatively references from your company Accountant, Solicitor, Bank Manager or Lawyer.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
You are required to provide a proof of your PI Insurance schedule of cover. You need to include the endorsement L1391 in your policy. Follow the link if you require the Estate Agents Ombudsman Policy added to your existing Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Membership Department.