As the buy-to-let market becomes ever more complex, help is at hand in a handbook written by experts Paul Shamplina and Kate Faulkner.

Conservative Charlie Elphicke says it is 'absurd' that some people are trapped in their homes by tighter lending regulations.

Deposit scheme says agents need to be vigilant over next 24 days during the run up to June 1st when the tenant fees ban legislation become law.

Extra workload created by surge in enquiries from members of public may lead to higher fees, the ombudsman has warned.

Vendor is awarded £700 in compensation after Williams' Way is criticised for 'lack of diligence' when checking buyers' finances.

Graham Thompson was the boss of Somerset firm Saxon PS Ltd, one of seven estate agencies in Burnham-on-Sea involved in the scandal.

Legal experts say there is growing body of support for the move, but warn that commonhold is far from perfect form of home ownership.

Shadow Housing Secretary John Healey says too many of these 'PD' apartment blocks are sub-standard and often in business parks.

Glynis Frew was one of three senior lettings industry figures to be asked yesterday by MPs how to stop landlords discriminating against tenants in receipt of benefits.

Newspaper investigation reveals couple were shown flat not available to rent and then given keys to smaller unit downstairs.