Hi,
we have been misled by Mr X and Mr Z
in may 2011 they came and visited us
( after being cold called that they had buyers waiting)
we were signed up and paid £500 marketing fee,
this would be return upon sale or cancellation ,
this was stressed so thought ok that sounds safe!
The valuation was inflated 1.1 M
but were told realistic they had buyers for this type of business waiting,
we had improved the business and turnover since we had been there.
The guys left us their business cards and to call with any questions or concerns,
we tried but got no replies from emails or phone calls ,
emailed saying we would cancel if did not hear back ASAP as were very concerned.
Only then did we get the smooth talking guys saying everything was fine etc etc.
The advert went live ,
photos not on correct orientation
and we were more concerned
phoned to cancel to be told that there was a £3000 cancellation fee etc etc a
s per all other reports read,
we had threats, rudeness, incorrect ( we assume) invoices for their fees of £100,000 yes really and £6000 £11,000 plus vat ,
we had debt collectors phoning me for money before the invoice even due!
We sought advice of a solicitor friend, and have or we thought called their bluff,
now we have received a claim form from Northamptonshire county court!
They are of course accruing interest on this claim!
It is amazing everything goes quiet for 6 months and you think it is all over then BAM!
A claim for north of £15,000
Help what do I do ,
the T& C 's on their agreement flip you back and forth between clauses in very small print.
But yes you would get your marketing fee back but you have to pay excessive amounts to do so!
I would appreciate any help I can get on this
Ie will they take me to court or are they just using bully tactics?
Do I get a solicitor involved?
Would they pay my costs if I win?
If I lost I would have to pay out about £25k to Phoenix and solicitor
Can I represent myself?
How would I do that ?
I am just a key person
Regards oh dear