Make a complaint
Tell Dukes what happened in your own words. The short form starts below and prepares a written record for the Complaints Officer.
Tell us what happened
Formal complaint to the Complaints Officer
Five clear prompts help the Complaints Officer identify the case and understand what would put it right.
ask@dukesestate.comComplaints procedure
What happens after you send
The full procedure is set out below in the order it happens.
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Send your complaint
Send the details in writing so there is a clear record of every point raised.
Send it to the Complaints Officer at ask@dukesestate.com, or return to the complaint form.
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Confirmation
Dukes will acknowledge the written complaint within three working days.
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Investigation
The Complaints Officer will review the complaint and relevant records. A full written response should normally be issued within ten working days of the acknowledgement.
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If more time is required
If the investigation cannot be completed within that period, Dukes will explain the reason and provide an estimated response date.
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Final written response
The response will explain the findings, any proposed resolution and whether the internal procedure is complete.
Independent review
Dukes Estate Agency is a member of Property Redress, an independent redress scheme. If you remain dissatisfied with Dukes' final response, or eight weeks have passed since Dukes received your written complaint without resolution, you may be able to refer the complaint to Property Redress.
Property Redress contact details
- Official guidance
- Consumer information (opens in a new tab)
- Telephone
- 0333 321 9418
Property Redress normally requires the complaint to be raised within 12 months of your last communication with Dukes about the matter.
Common questions
Plain answers about the written route and what this page does.
This procedure has been prepared with reference to current independent property-redress guidance.
Does this page send my complaint automatically?
No. It prepares a draft in your own email app. You review it, attach any records and choose when to send it.
What happens after I send it?
Dukes will acknowledge the written complaint within three working days. The Complaints Officer then reviews the complaint and the relevant records.
How long should the written response take?
A full written response should normally be issued within ten working days of the acknowledgement. If more time is needed, Dukes will explain why and provide an estimated response date.
How is my personal information handled?
Your complaint may contain personal information. Read Dukes' privacy information before sending it.
What if the complaint remains unresolved?
The qualified independent-review route and the verified Property Redress evidence are set out above. Using this procedure does not prevent you from seeking independent legal advice.
Independent review
Dukes Estate Agency is a member of Property Redress, an independent redress scheme. If you remain dissatisfied with Dukes' final response, or eight weeks have passed since Dukes received your written complaint without resolution, you may be able to refer the complaint to Property Redress.