Kiosk, King's Lynn

Question 1

What happened in the late Kiosk offer letting?

Answer 1

1. I invited best and final bids for a kiosk after receiving significant interest and subsequently agreed a letting.
2. Someone (was not even part of the tender process), came into the office and mentioned he would pay more if we decided to let the property to him.
3. I passed the offer on to my client and advised they should refused the offer because they have an obligation to uphold the highest standards as a public sector body and as per the RICS Ethical Standards.

Question 2

Could you have accepted the offer?

Answer 2

Yes, but it would have been unethical to do so.

Question 3

Why would it have been unethical?

Answer 3

Because the parties were given a deadline to respond to, and it would not have been seen as ‘trustworthy’ if the landlord accepted offers after this date.

Question 4

What ethical standards were you applying here?

Answer 4

1. Promoting trust in the profession

2. Acting with integrity

Question 5

What ethical standards were you applying here?

Answer 5

1. Promoting trust in the profession

2. Acting with integrity