In November 2008 I was contacted by Gekko Properties who were acting as agents for Chris Long of Long Investments and offered some deals on investment properties. I had already dealt with Gekko and they still manage a property for me so I deemed the deals to be sound. I checked out six properties and paid a reservation fee of £1000 on each one to Gekko who immediately forwarded the money to Chris Long. These deals failed to materialise and I agreed to transfer the reservation fees to six further properties. These deals also failed to materialise after I had paid broker and valuation fees. I then asked for a refund and according to the contract between Gekko and Chris Long all fees are Long's responsibilty. Chris Long has also made a post on a public forum confirming this but mentions "terms and conditions". I have never been informed of any terms and conditions neither have I ever received an acknowledgement from Chris Long regarding receipt of fees or requests for a refund. It appears that Gekko Properties have been left to take the flak for some dodgy dealings.